a 1913 popular song
words and music by J. Leubrie Hill
The sheet music:
Accompaniment:
Lyrics
- Listen, listen
Listen at that dreamy music playing
It’s reminiscent listen what you’re missing
That tune that keeps you swaying
My! but that music sounds so sweet
I just can’t keep still up on my feet
‘Cause ragtime music to me is a perfect treat
(Because it certainly can’t be beat)
When at a ball you are feeling kinder blue
Listen, and I’ll tell you what to do
Chorus
Commence advancing, commence advancing
Just start a-prancing, right and left a-glancing
A moochee dancing, slide and glide entrancing
Do the tango jiggle with a Texas Tommy wiggle
Take your partner and hold her
Lightly enfold her, a little bolder
Just work your shoulder
Snap your fingers one and all
In the hall at the ball, that’s all
- Swaying, swaying
Swaying right and left, each one a-reeling
The band’s a-playing, swaying, all displaying
That ragtime moochee feeling
Clouds of joy floating ’round the hall
A reign of happiness seems to fall
It is so entrancing while dancing at a ragtime ball
(Because it makes a hit with all)
When at a ball and you feel somewhat blue
There’s but one thing left for you to do
Sung here by Fred Feild: