Sammy Davis Jr. - Mr Bojangles lyrics

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I knew a man, Bojangles, and he'd dance for you<br />

In worn out shoes.<br />

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With silver hair, a ragged shirt and baggy pants, <br />

The old soft shoe.<br />

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He'd jump so high, yes he'd jump so high, then he'd lightly touch down.<br />

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I met him in a cell in New Orleans, I was<br />

So down and out.<br />

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He looked to me to be the eyes of age, <br />

As he spoke right out.<br />

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He talked of life, yes he talked of life. He laughed, clicked heels and he stepped.<br />

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Mister Bojangles<br />

Mister Bojangles<br />

Mister Bojangles, <br />

Dance! <br />

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He danced for those at minstrel shows and county fairs<br />

Throughout the South.<br />

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He spoke through tears of fifteen years how his dog and him<br />

Traveled about.<br />

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His dog up and died, yes he up and died, after twenty years he still grieved.<br />

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He said, I dance now at every chance in honky tonks<br />

For drinks and tips.<br />

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But most my time I spend behind these county bars.<br />

Cause I drinks a bit.<br />

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He shook his head and as he shook his head I heard someone ask him, please<br />

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Mister Bojangles<br />

Mister Bojangles<br />

Mister Bojangles, <br />

Dance!