[Intro – lively Irish fiddle reel, acoustic guitar joins] [Verse 1 – playful female storytelling vocal] On Friday night she spun around Through every lane in the old town She searched the pubs with flying feet For her Irish boy and his dancing beat She checked the pub by the market square The fire burned low, but he wasn't there No cheeky grin, no hazel eyes Just empty glasses and whispered sighs [Pre-Chorus – fiddle answers each line] Where have you gone, my wandering man? I've searched this town as fast as I can I came to dance, I came to stay Don't let the night steal you away! [Chorus – joyful, catchy, full-band Irish folk] Dance with me, dance with me Through all our lives, just you and me Dance with me, dance with me Like a river running to the sea Dance with me, dance with me Let our hearts beat wild and free Through the years, through everything You're my love, my everything! [Instrumental – lively Irish fiddle reel] [Verse 2 – curious, then warmly surprised] She nearly gave up in despair By the old stone church in the square Then there he stood in the chapel light With the priest beside him on Friday night He caught her eye and tipped his hat She laughed and said, "Now, where were you at?" He smiled like sunshine through the rain And suddenly she forgot her pain [Pre-Chorus – building anticipation] "Where have you been, my heart's own flame? I've called and called your precious name!" He took her hand, his eyes shone bright "I've got a question for you tonight..." [Chorus – stronger fiddle, handclaps and backing vocals] Dance with me, dance with me Through all our lives, just you and me Dance with me, dance with me Like a river running to the sea Dance with me, dance with me Let our hearts beat wild and free Through the years, through everything You're my love, my everything! [Bridge – music softens, intimate vocal] "I went to see the priest tonight To ask him how to make things right He blessed this ring I've brought for you And now there's just one thing to do..." [Brief pause – solo fiddle holds a tender note] [Bridge – heartfelt, gradually building] He knelt before her on the stone "I don't want another day alone Will you be my wife, my love? My moon below, my stars above?" She looked at him, then at the ring And felt her whole heart take to wing She laughed through tears, then pulled him near "Of course, my love! I've waited all year!" [Instrumental Break – exhilarating Irish reel, fiddle virtuosity, acoustic guitar and rhythmic foot stomps] [Final Chorus – exuberant, communal singalong] Dance with me, dance with me Through all our lives, just you and me Dance with me, dance with me Like a river running to the sea Dance with me, dance with me Let our hearts beat wild and free Through the years, through everything You're my love, my everything! [Final Chorus – faster reel, joyful backing vocals] Dance with me, dance with me Let the church bells ring with glee! Dance with me, dance with me For all eternity! Through the whole life! Dance with me! Through the whole life! Dance with me! [Outro – soaring fiddle, joyful acoustic strumming, church bells, final instrumental flourish]
