Tiny Dancer
Tim Mc Graw Lyrics
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She was the seamstress for the band
Pretty eyed, pirate smile
She'll marry a music man
Ballerina, you must have seen
Her dancing in the sand
And now she's in me
Always with me, tiny dancer in my hand
Jesus freaks out in the street
Handing tickets out for God
Turning back she just laughs
The boulevard is not that bad
Piano man he makes his stand
In the auditorium
Looking on she sings the songs
The words she knows, the tune she hums
But oh how it feels so real
Lying here with no one near
Only you and you can hear me
When I say softly, slowly
Hold me closer tiny dancer
Count the headlights on the highway
Lay me down in sheets of linen
You had a busy day today
Blue jean baby, L.A. lady
Seamstress for the band
Pretty eyed, pirate smile
Hear she married a music man
Ballerina, you must have
Seen her she was dancing in the sand
And now she's in me, always
With me, tiny dancer in my hand
Hold me closer tiny dancer
Count the headlights on the highway
Lay me down in sheets of linen
You had a busy day today
Hold me closer tiny dancer
Count the headlights on the highway
Lay me down in sheets of linen
You had a busy day today
The lyrics to Tim McGraw's song "Tiny Dancer" are full of vivid imagery and emotions that convey a sense of nostalgia and longing. The lyrics describe a blue jean-clad woman who was once a ballerina and seamstress for a band. She is now married to a music man, but her memory lives on in the singer's mind as a tiny dancer in his hand. The singer also observes a group of Jesus freaks in the street, juxtaposed with the comforting familiarity of the piano man in the auditorium.
The song is a tribute to a real-life person, songwriter Bernie Taupin's then-girlfriend, who was a seamstress for a band and aspiring ballerina. The lyrics describe her as a free spirit who is always dancing, even in the sand. The repetition of the line "hold me closer tiny dancer" is particularly poignant because it captures the intensity of the singer's desire to be close to this woman he loves.
The song has become a classic and has been covered by many other artists. It has been used in a number of movies and TV shows, including Almost Famous and Friends. The song's popularity has cemented its status as a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue jean baby, L.A. lady
There was a woman from L.A. who loved her denim.
She was the seamstress for the band
She worked her magic as a tailor for musicians.
Pretty eyed, pirate smile
She had a captivating smile and eyes like jewels.
She'll marry a music man
She was bound to be with a person who created music.
Ballerina, you must have seen Her dancing in the sand
She danced with the grace of a ballerina on the beach.
And now she's in me Always with me, tiny dancer in my hand
Even though they're apart, he remembers her fondly and thinks of her as his own little dancer.
Jesus freaks out in the street Handing tickets out for God
People of faith were trying to save souls by handing out 'tickets to heaven' on the streets.
Turning back she just laughs The boulevard is not that bad
She looked back and giggled, realizing that the journey wasn't as terrible as it seemed.
Piano man, he makes his stand In the auditorium
The piano player placed himself center stage in the hall.
Looking on, she sings the songs The words she knows, the tune she hums
She sang along, humming the melodies as she knew the words well.
But oh how it feels so real Lying here with no one near
He laid there in isolation, with nothing but his thoughts and feelings.
Only you and you can hear me When I say softly, slowly
He knew that only the woman he missed could hear him whispering softly and slowly.
Hold me closer tiny dancer Count the headlights on the highway
He wanted his little dancer to hold him tight while they counted the lights on the road.
Lay me down in sheets of linen You had a busy day today
He urged her to let him relax on the linen sheets after a long day.
Blue jean baby, L.A. lady Seamstress for the band
He remembered the woman he missed most: the jeans-loving, music industry seamstress from L.A.
Pretty eyed, pirate smile Hear she married a music man
He heard that the lovely lady he so fondly remembered ended up marrying a musician.
Ballerina, you must have Seen her dancing in the sand
Once again, he recounted her graceful dancing on the sandy shores.
And now she's in me, always With me, tiny dancer in my hand
Despite the separation, he'll forever carry a piece of her within him -- the essence of his Tiny Dancer.
Hold me closer, tiny dancer Count the headlights on the highway
He repeated his request to be held tightly and count the lights on the road.
Lay me down in sheets of linen You had a busy day today
Once again, he indulged in the thought of resting on the linen bed after a fruitful day.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNIE TAUPIN, ELTON JOHN
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Pondy Hsu
Blue jean baby, L.A. lady
She was the seamstress for the band
Pretty eyed, pirate smile
She'll marry a music man
Ballerina, you must have seen her dancing in the sand
And now she's in me ,Always with me,
Tiny dancer in my hand
Jesus freaks out in the street
Handing tickets out for God
Turning back, she just laughs
The boulevard is not that bad
Piano man he makes his stand in the auditorium
Looking on she sang the songs
The words she knows, the tune she hums
But oh how it feels so real
Lying here with no one near
Only you and you can hear me
When I say softly, slowly
And hold me closer, tiny dancer
Count the headlights on the highway
And lay me down in sheets of linen
You had a busy day today
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Blue jean baby, L.A. lady
She was the seamstress for the band
Pretty eyed, pirate smile
Hear she married a music man
Ballerina, you must've seen her
She was dancing in the sand
And now she's in me, always with me,
Tiny dancer in my hand
Hold me closer, tiny dancer
Count the headlights on the highway
Lay me down in sheets of linen
You had a busy day today
Hold me closer, tiny dancer
Count the headlights on the highway
Lay me down in sheets of linen
You had a busy day today.....
NoHalo 4Me
Tim opened his 90's show with this song. Pretty much had the audience from first verse through the encore. Miss 90's country.
ChiisaiTenshii
This was a song I remember playing when we brought our dog home 17 years ago. She recently passed, and I had to come back to hear this song again. Rest in peace, Scarlett, our tiny dancer. We love you forever. <3
Mark Zook
ChiisaiTenshii so beautiful
Mxndxlorixn413
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Wendy Anderson
So sorry for your loss. I hope when you hear this song you remember the good times. ❤️💞💞
Vince James
Honestly this is one of my favorite covers. He did awesome with it.
mike's off-road lemonade
I had no idea Tim covered this! It's hard to even come close to Elton, but this version is pretty good.
David Nash
Saw him come out to this song when Kenny Chesney opened for him. He recorded it later. His version of the Joker on the first Soul 2 Soul tour is the best.
PuppySoft
I think the original song has a lot of country DNA
Dennette
I seen him do it live& was even more amazed