From the 1930 film “Loose Ankles”
Words by Jack Meskill
Music by Pete Wendling
The sheet music:
Lyrics
1. I’m feeling that I’m reeling
When they strike up the band
Each rhythm has me with ’em
And I’ll say that it’s grand
There’s only one reason
My feet want to fly
I’m peppy, I’m steppy
I’m telling you why
Refrain:
When music’s good and hot
I start to sway a lot
And al because I’ve got
Loose ankles
No matter where I go
They never think I’m slow
As long as I can show
Loose ankles
It used to be the passion
To just hold hands, so sweet
But, now, to be in fashion
You must have dancing, prancing feet
Those sweeties, one and all
For me are bound to fall
‘Cause, I’ve got what the call
Loose ankles
2. Waltz motion is my notion
Of no kind of a dance
Slow tangoes and fandangos
No more lead to romance
You need syncopation
If you would get by
I’m happy, I’m snappy
You understand why?