At the Ball, That's All (1913)

Lyrics:
1. 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
2. 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
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words and music by J. Leubrie Hill
published by Lafayette Pub. Co., New York
discovered in the book 35 Song Hits by Great Black Songwriters (Dover)
sheet music found at Bowling Green State University online
midi notes sequenced by Fred Feild
piano according to the sheet music
sung by sheet music singer, Fred Feild
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Just stumbled onto the Ziegfeld Follies sheet music for this on eBay and recognized the source for Stan & Ollie's lovely dance in WAY OUT WEST. Came to RUclips hoping to find a rendition of the original music and you provided it splendidly -- THANK YOU and keep up the great work!

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