Intro :
I knew a man Boj angles and he danced for you
In worn-out shoes
Silver hair, a r agged shirt and baggy pants
The old soft shoe
He jumped so high, he j umped so high
Then he'd lightly (x2)touched down
(x2)
I met a man in a c ell in New Orle ans he was
Down and out
He looked to me to be the eyes of age
As he spoke right out
He talked of life, he talked of life
He laughed, slapped his leg and (x2)stepped
(x2)
Mr.Boja ngles, Mr.Boj angles, Mr.Boja ngles, Dance
He said his name Bojangles and he d anced the lick
Across the c ell
Grabbed his pants for a better stance and jumped so high
Cl icked his hee ls
He let go a laugh, l et go a laugh
Shook back his clothes all (x2)around
(x2)
He danced for those at minstrel shows and c ounty fairs
T hroughout the so uth
He spoke with tears of fifteen years how hi s dog and he
.... .traveled about
His dog up and died, he up and died
After twenty years he still g (x2)rieves
(x2)
Mr.Boj angles, Mr.Boj angles, Mr.Boja ngles, Dance
Said I dance now at every chance and honky-tonks
For drinks and tips
But most the time I spend behind these county bars
Cause I drinks a bit
He shook his head and a s he shook his head
I heard someone ask, (x2)please
(x2)
Mr.Boj angles, Mr.Boj angles, Mr.Boja ngles, go on and Dance
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