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Mr. Bojangles
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Singer/Songwriter
Mr. Bojangles was released on June 18, 2008 by K-tel as a part of the album Glenn Yarbrough - His Very Best
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Release DateJune 18, 2008
LabelK-tel
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM157

Credits

Lyrics

I knew a man Bojangles and he danced for you
In worn-out shoes
With silver hair, a ragged shirt, and baggy pants
The old soft shoes
He jumped so high, jumped so high
Then he'd lightly touch down
Mr. Bojangles
Mr. Bojangles
Mr. Bojangles, dance
I met him in a cell in New Orleans
I was down and out
He looked at me to be the eyes of age
As he spoke right out
Well, he talked of life, he talked of life
He laughed, slapped his leg, and stared
He said his name, "Bojangles," then he danced a lick
All across the cell
He grabbed his pants, a better stance, oh, he jumped so high
He clicked his heels
He let go a laugh, he let go a laugh
Shook back his clothes all around
Mr. Bojangles
Mr. Bojangles
Mr. Bojangles, dance
He danced for those at minstrel shows and county fairs
Throughout the South
He spoke with tears of fifteen years how his dog and he
Just traveled about
Well, his dog up and died, he up and died
After twenty years, he still grieves
He said, "I dance now at every chance in honky tonks
Just for drinks and tips
But most of the time I spend behind these county bars"
He said, "I drink a bit"
Well, he shook his head, and as he shook his head
I heard someone ask, "Please"
Mr. Bojangles
Mr. Bojangles
Mr. Bojangles, dance
Mr. Bojangles
Mr. Bojangles
Mr. Bojangles
Written by: Jerry Jeff Walker
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