[Intro] [Gramophone crackle, ooh-ooh backing] [Verse 1] When the town's asleep and the fog rolls in I climb up out of the blue There's a box that sings by the bandstand rail And I borrow a song or two [Chorus] Ooh, midnight at the bandstand Dancing on my own A record spinning slow and sweet For someone far from home Ooh, midnight at the bandstand Wish that you were here I'd hold you like the music does And never let you fear [Verse 2] I gave you back your summer hat I kept it safe and dry I left a shell to say hello 'Cause I'm too shy to try [Chorus] Ooh, midnight at the bandstand Dancing on my own A record spinning slow and sweet For someone far from home [Bridge] Then the night went white And a man cried "cheese" Now the whole town's coming With their nets and their pleas But I only wanted One slow dance with you Is that so strange For a thing to want to do? [Final Chorus] Ooh, midnight at the bandstand You stood up so high Looking down into the deep end And you didn't say goodbye Ooh, midnight at the bandstand Come and dance with me [Outro] [Whistle melody, gramophone winds down, vinyl crackle]
