Mr. Bojangles Lyrics - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

I knew a man, Bojangles and he danced for you 

In worn out shoes 

Silver hair, a ragged shirt and baggy pants 

The old soft shoe 

He jumped so high 

He jumped so high 

Then he'd lightly touch 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 

He 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, a better stance 

Oh, he jumped so high 

Then he clicked his heels 

He let go a laugh 

He let go a laugh 

Pushed back his clothes all around 

Mr. Bojangles 

Mr. Bojangles 

Mr. Bojangles 

Dance 

He danced for those in minstrel shows and county fairs 

Throughout the south 

He spoke with tears of fifteen years how his dog and him 

Traveled about 

The dog up and died 

He up and died 

After twenty 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 

He said 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 

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