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I knew a man, Bojangles and he danced for you
In worn out shoes
Left allemande your corner
Dosado at home
Allemande and weave
He jumped so high...he jumped so high
Then he lightly touched down
Mr. Bojangles...dance

Heads (Sides) promenade halfway around for me
Walk in square thru
Four hands around the floor and you'll dosado
Swing thru tonight
Boys run right
Couples circulate in time
Chain down the line...Keep her and promenade
Mr. Bojangles...(Dance)

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I met him in a cell in New Orleans, I was
Down and out
The men star right one time around the ring I sing
Allemande left and weave the ring
He talked of life
He talked of life
He laughed, clicked his heels and stepped
Mr. Bojangles...dance

Sides face grand square
He said I dance at every chance at Honky Tonks
For drinks and tips
But most the time I spend behind these county bars
See I drink a bits
Allemande and weave
He shook his head
As he shook his head
I heard someone say ask him please
Mr. Bojangles...