[Intro – Spoken / Handclaps] (Clap, clap) Uh-huh… yeah! If the beat got you, say “yeah!” (Yeah!) [Verse 1] Heard that beat through an open door Felt it hit me right down to the floor Tried to stand still, gave it a try But my feet said “nope,” told my hips “hi” Every little note got a sparkle sound Like happiness just came back around When the rhythm talks, I listen close ‘Cause it knows me better than I know most [Pre-Chorus] Snap my fingers, lose track of time Every heartbeat fallin’ in line If loving this groove is a crime Lock me up—I’m doin’ the time [Chorus – Hooky & Fun] I can’t help but move (oh no!) When that bassline tells me to I can’t help but move (come on!) When the beat’s got somethin’ to prove Side to side, feel that sway Let the rhythm lead the way I can’t help but move tonight When the groove feels this right [Verse 2] Saw you laughing by the record stand Clapping right on the one and hand Every smile got me feeling bold Like a story ‘bout to be told You said “dance,” I said “bet I will” Music hit me with a double thrill Now the whole room spinning slow When that Motown magic starts to flow [Pre-Chorus 2] Feel that joy from head to toe When the band locks in, you know Once that pocket pulls you through There’s only one thing left to do [Chorus] I can’t help but move (oh no!) When that bassline tells me to I can’t help but move (come on!) When the beat’s got somethin’ to prove Side to side, feel that sway Let the rhythm lead the way I can’t help but move tonight When the groove feels this right [Bridge – Breakdown / Call & Response] Let me hear you say “move!” (Move!) Say it again now—“move!” (Move!) If your feet hit the floor on time That’s that Motown state of mind (Hey!) Shake it low (Hey!) Shake it high (Hey!) If you feel that groove Let it fly, let it fly [Final Chorus – Lift & Repeat] I can’t help but move (no way!) When that rhythm pulls me through I can’t help but move (uh-huh!) Every note saying “dance, don’t you?” Round and round, spin that night Every step feeling just right I can’t help but move tonight When the groove feels this right [Outro – Harmonies Fade] (Ooh-ooh) can’t help but move (Yeah yeah) feel that groove As long as that beat keeps calling my name I’m gonna dance— I’m gonna dance just the same
