Mr. Bojangles

Mr. Bojangles(Complete version originally performed by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) - Various Artists (歐美群星)

I knew a man Bojangles

And he'd dance for you

In worn out shoes

With silver hair a ragged shirt

And baggy pants

The old soft shoe

He jumped so high jumped so high

Then he lightly touched down

I met him in a cell in New Orleans

I was down and out

He looked to me to be the eyes of age

As he spoke right out

He talked of life talked of life

He laughed clicked his heels and stepped

He said his name "Bojangles"

And he danced a lick across the cell

He grabbed his pants and spread his stance

Oh he jumped so high and then he clicked his heels

He let go a laugh let go a laugh

And shook back his clothes all around

Mr Bojangles Mr Bojangles

Mr Bojangles dance

He danced for those at minstrel shows

And county fairs throughout the south

He spoke through tears of 15 years

How his dog and him traveled about

The dog up and died he up and died

And after 20 years he still grieves

He said I dance now at every chance

In 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 as he shook his head

I heard someone ask him please

Please

Mr Bojangles Mr Bojangles

Mr Bojangles dance