Lyrics
It's pony time,
Initiation of "pony time," suggesting a dancing event or a lively celebration.
Boogety, boogety, boogety shoo
Expressing excitement or enthusiasm for the upcoming activity.
Hey now let's party with the union hall,
Invitation to join a party at the union hall, setting the scene for the festivities.
It's pony time when ya hear this call,
Confirmation that it's time to engage in the dance known as the pony when a specific call is heard.
So get with it,
Encouragement to actively participate in the dance.
Don't quit it,
Emphasis on persistence and not giving up on the dance.
Get up.
Command to rise and begin the dance.
Do the pony with your partner,
Instruction to perform the pony dance with a dance partner.
With a big boss line,
Reference to a significant dance formation or style.
Well anyway ya do it,
Flexibility in how the dance is executed, with an assurance that it will look good.
You're gonna look real fine,
Regardless of the approach, the dancer is expected to appear attractive.
So get with it,
Reiteration of the encouragement to engage in the dance with energy.
Don't quit it,
Emphasizing the importance of persistence in dancing.
Get up.
Encouragement to stand up and begin the dance.
Now ya turn to the left when I say gee,
Instruction to turn left in the dance.
You turn to the right when I say haw,
Instruction to turn right in the dance.
Now gee, ya ya baby,
Expressive words used to guide the dance sequence.
Now haw, ya oh baby, oh baby, pretty baby,
Continuation of expressive guidance for the dance.
Do it baby, oh baby, oh baby,
Encouragement to keep dancing with excitement.
Boogety, boogety, boogety, boogety shoo.
Repetition of enthusiastic sounds, adding to the energy of the dance.
Gonna see little Suzie, who lives next door,
Reference to a specific person, Suzie, who is also participating in the dance.
She's doin' the pony, she's takin' the floor,
Confirmation of Suzie's involvement in the pony dance.
Eeea ah, so get with it, don't quit it, come on,
Encouragement to join the dance with enthusiasm.
Boogety, boogety, boogety, boogety shoo.
Repetition of enthusiastic sounds, signaling continued excitement.
Do the pony with your pardner,
Instruction to perform the pony dance with a partner.
Oh in a big boss line,
Reference to a significant dance formation or style.
But anyway you do it,
Assurance that regardless of the dance style, the participant will look good.
You're gonna look just fine,
Reiteration that the dancer will appear attractive in the dance.
So get with, Don't quit it,
Encouragement to actively participate in the dance with energy.
Come on. Eeeaaah
Emphasis on persistence and not giving up on the dance.
Now you turn to the left when I say gee,
Instruction to turn left in the dance.
You turn to the right when I say haw,
Instruction to turn right in the dance.
Now gee, ya ya little baby,
Expressive words used to guide the dance sequence.
Now haw, ya oh baby, oh baby, pretty baby,
Continuation of expressive guidance for the dance.
Do it baby, oh baby, oh baby,
Encouragement to keep dancing with excitement.
Boogety, boogety, boogety, boogety shoo
Repetition of enthusiastic sounds, adding to the energy of the dance.
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