Let's Dance
Tony Sheridan Lyrics


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Hey baby won't you take a chance?
Say that you'll let me have this dance

Well let's dance, well let's dance
We'll do the twist, the stomp, the mashed potato too,
Any old dance that you wanna do
But let's dance, well let's dance
Hey baby, yeah, you thrill me so
Hold me tight, don't you let me go

But let's dance, well let's dance
We'll do the twist, the stomp, the mashed potato too
Any old dance that you wanna do
But let's dance, well let's dance

SPOKEN: OK, wail now.

Oh, yeah

Hey, baby, if you're all alone
Maybe you'll let me walk you home

But let's dance, well let's dance
We'll do the twist, the stomp, the mashed potato too,
Any old dance that you wanna do
But let's dance, well let's dance

Hey, baby, things are swingin' right
Yes, I know that this is the night

Well let's dance, well let's dance
We'll do the twist, the stomp, the mashed potato too
Any old dance that you wanna do
But let's dance, well let's dance

But let's dance




But let's dance
But let's dance

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tony Sheridan's song "Let's Dance" express an invitation to dance and have fun. The singer, who is presumably a man, addresses a woman and asks her to take a chance and dance with him. He suggests they can do various dances, such as the twist, the stomp, and the mashed potato, or any other dance she would like to do. The lyrics convey the excitement and joy of dancing, as well as the desire to hold the woman tight and not let her go.


The song's tempo is upbeat and lively, creating a sense of energy and movement. The lyrics can be interpreted as a romantic invitation, but they can also be seen as a celebration of life and the simple pleasures of dancing. The repeated phrase "let's dance" reinforces the idea of seizing the moment and enjoying the present.


Overall, "Let's Dance" is a fun and catchy song that captures the spirit of dancing and encourages listeners to join in. The lyrics are simple yet effective, conveying a sense of playfulness and exuberance.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey baby won't you take a chance?
Tony asks the girl if she's willing to take a risk and dance with him


Say that you'll let me have this dance
Tony pleads with the girl to give him the chance to dance with her


Well let's dance, well let's dance
Tony is excited to start dancing with the girl


We'll do the twist, the stomp, the mashed potato too, Any old dance that you wanna do
Tony is willing to dance any type of dance the girl wants, from the popular dances of the time to any weirder ones she knows


Hey baby, yeah, you thrill me so
Tony tells the girl how excited he is by her presence and how attracted he is to her


Hold me tight, don't you let me go
Tony wants the girl to hold him tight and not let go while dancing


SPOKEN: OK, wail now.
Tony encourages the band to start playing so they can rock the dance floor


Hey, baby, if you're all alone, Maybe you'll let me walk you home
Tony offers to walk the girl home if she's alone


Hey, baby, things are swingin' right, Yes, I know that this is the night
Tony is convinced that the night is the perfect one for dancing and that everything is going great


But let's dance
Tony wants the girl to focus on dancing together


But let's dance
Tony repeats his desire to dance with the girl


But let's dance
Tony repeats his desire to dance with the girl once more




Writer(s): Jim Lee

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@donaldrocks101103

Great song!
I'm gotta comment again, I comment here months ago but I don't see the title changed!
Please Just name the title Tony Sheridan because none of The Beatles are playing here! This recording Is from Jan. 63!

Let's Dance
What'd I Say
Ruby Baby
Ya Ya
Are not The Beatles but The Beatles are In others tracks! Believe me, I wish The Beatles were In here because these are some killers tunes, I wouldn't still be listening to them If I didn't like them! 



All comments from YouTube:

@topsyturvy1873

Tony Sheridan was a magician onstage. Legendary!

@1510Ronald

really - and without Tony Sheridan the Beatles don't exist

@narayansivananda7089

I wish, I had been an adult when this type of music AND the Beatles were in their heyday. This rocks, wow I could only imagine what it would be like in a place like the Cavern or a small stage pub hearing something with this much energy. NO autotune, NO crappy singing croaking like frogs or worse, but all fun. You can hear the fun they are having performing. I know you can find this music in some venues here and there but its work to find it. So wish I had been alive and an adult then, Music on the radio today is so lifeless and over perfected to me. Maybe it's just me. I wish they would play this on our indie stations where I live at least. Well I have youtube to get to hear it I an thankful for that!

@papercup2517

it's not just you! I know exactly what you mean. :-)

@davidgibbes5530

@PaperCup me too

@carloss3534

You're not the only one thinking this way. I am 63 and had the fortune of growing with the best of this kind of music. Lucky me!

@1510Ronald

this time was exactly in Hamburg on the Reeperbahn - without Tony Sheridan the Beatles where not be

@pauljarzemsky3256

I own the CD of this recording. The liner notes that came with it state that the band backing Tony Sheridan on this recording was Joey Dee & the Starlighters. They were from New Jersey and were the house band at the Peppermint Lounge in New York, and had a huge hit in the mid 60s called "Peppermint Twist". If you listen to it you can hear their "sound" is very similar to the instrumentation on this recording.

@rosemariebarnes175

Only on backing vocals, the band was The Beatbrothers.

@davidlamb7524

Who is playing the organ ?

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