FAWM: "Such A Shame I Can't Dance"

Such A Shame I Can't Dance

2 weeks ago by @raspberry33

Skirmish: Big Band Jazz 🎷🎺 (@rahma_the_bass)

Such A Shame I Can't Dance

raspberry33

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Liner Notes

#bigband #jazz #skirmish. I cheated a little, as the drum and keyboard tracks were salvaged from a demo for "The Other Picture Show" and cut and pasted to the lyrics. Enjoy!

Lyrics

SUCH A SHAME I CAN'T DANCE (c. 2025 raspberry33)

She got the perfect dancing dress I’m a mess, I confess
Two left feet and a tendency to step on other toes

The invite came in calligraphy Ballroom dancing only
She said “let’s go” but she don’t know I can’t dance (x2)

CHORUS:
I hear the rhythm, I can feel the beat
But can’t connect my brain with my feet
Wave the white flag in defeat
Such a shame that I can’t dance

VERSE 3:
Studied John Travolta moves jabbing finger only proves
You’re stuck in the eighties a little confused, and still can’t dance

Googled dancing, only fair black and whites of Fred Astaire
He and Ginger were a pair but I still can't dance...
>CHORUS and out

Comments

@bobjestes 1d

Kinda brings me back to the Astaire/Rodgers era. Nice light feel with just the perfect amount of self-deprecation. Made me smile.

@kahlo2013 2w

This is really cool I love the interplay of the instrumental lines. Great keys and wonderful rhythm! The self-depreciating albeit accepting lyrics are fun and honest feeling. Wonderful hook and fabulous delivery!