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Mr. Bojangles
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Mr. Bojangles was released on May 27, 2022 by New West Records as a part of the album Jerry Jeff
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Release DateMay 27, 2022
LabelNew West Records
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM128

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Steve Earle
Steve Earle
Performer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Steve Earle
Steve Earle
Producer
Ray Kennedy
Ray Kennedy
Mixing Engineer
Lauren Marquez
Lauren Marquez
Engineer
Adam Hong
Adam Hong
Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I knew a man, Bojangles and he danced for you
In worn out shoes
Silver hair, a ragged shirt and baggy pants
The old soft shoe
He jumped so high
Jumped so high
And lightly touch down
I met him in a cell in New Orleans, I was
Down and out
And looked to me to be the very eyes of age
And spoke right out
He talked of life
He talked of life
He laughed, clicked his heels and stepped
[Verse 2]
He said his name, Bojangles and he danced a lick
Across the cell
He grabbed his pants, a better stance
And he jumped so high
And then he clicked his heels
He let go a laugh
Let go a laugh
Shook his clothes back all around
[Verse 3]
Mr. Bojangles
Mr. Bojangles
Mr. Bojangles
Dance
[Verse 4]
He danced for those in minstrel shows and county fairs
Throughout the south
He spoke with tears of fifteen years how his dog and him
Traveled about
The dog up and died
Aww, up and died
After twenty years he still grieves
He said, "Now I dance at every chance in honky tonks
For drinks and tips
But most the time I spend behind these county bars
'Cause I drinks a bit"
He shook his head
As he shook his head
I heard someone ask him please
Please
[Verse 5]
Mr. Bojangles
Mr. Bojangles
Mr. Bojangles
Dance
Written by: Jerry Jeff Walker
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