Grange Hall Dance
Dance into the Heartland Night: Chris LeDoux's Grange Hall Celebration
Lyrics
Have you ever been down to a country dance
Introduction to the experience of attending a country dance.
And listend to the music of a hillbilly band
Describing the music played by a hillbilly band at the dance.
And danced with your darlin' all through the night
Highlighting the joy of dancing with a significant other throughout the night.
And don't go home til the morning light
Encouraging not to leave until the morning, suggesting a lively atmosphere.
Well if you ain't you don't know what your missing
Expressing the idea that attending such a dance is a unique and enjoyable experience.
Laughter and dancin' a huggin' and a kissin'
Enumerating the positive aspects of the dance, including laughter, dancing, hugging, and kissing.
Everybody there's just havin' a ball
Describing the lively and enjoyable atmosphere at the dance where everyone is having a good time.
A dancin' all night at the old Grange Hall
Specifically mentioning the dance venue as the old Grange Hall.
The people they come from miles around
Noting that people travel from far distances to attend the dance.
The ranchers farmers folks from town
Listing the diverse attendees, including ranchers, farmers, and town folks.
There's bald headed men and old fat women
Describing the varied appearance of the attendees.
Kids in their teens and little bitty children
Highlighting the diversity in age groups, from kids to older individuals.
So put on your boots and stomp on the floor
Encouraging people to participate actively in the dance by putting on their boots and stomping on the floor.
And have more fun than ever before
Emphasizing the idea of having more fun than ever before at the dance.
Man we're really havin' a ball
Expressing the enthusiasm and joy experienced during the dance.
A dancin' all night at the old Grange Hall
Reiterating the lively and enjoyable atmosphere at the old Grange Hall.
Well, the sun's comin' up and it's time to go home
Signaling the end of the dance as the sun rises and it's time to go home.
The band they're playin' that final song
Noting the band playing the final song as a conclusion to the event.
Everyone's leavin' and sayin' good night
Describing the atmosphere as everyone leaves and says good night.
But you're lookin' forward to next Saturday night
Anticipating the next Saturday night, suggesting a desire to repeat the enjoyable experience.
So put on your boots...
Reiteration of the earlier encouragement to put on boots and participate in the dance.
So put on your boots...
Repetition of the previous line for emphasis.
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