Charleston for a Lady

Ladies don’t dance rock’n’roll,
Ladies dance the Charleston,
I want to be a lady bold —
The Charleston I will fast dance on.I’m not fighting — just learning moves,
Silk bursts by tension’s grooves,
I’ll have to put some pants to wear,
How can my legs keep up with flair?But I’m a lady, so I’ll get my way!This is Charleston!
This is Charleston!
This is Charleston!
Fatigue, be gone without delay!My neighbor rang the doorbell loud,
Street cleaner bangs on the pipe proud,
Let all this noise become instead
A lively rhythm in my head!I’m not fighting — just learning moves,
Silk bursts by tension’s grooves,
I’ll have to put some pants to wear,
How can my legs keep up with flair?But I’m a lady, so I’ll get my way!This is Charleston!
This is Charleston!
This is Charleston!
Fatigue, be gone without delay!In the closet found a string of beads,
Dance with me, if you don’t fear deeds!
My makeup, dress, and heels on tight!
Bracelet gleams from elbow to wrist bright!I’m not fighting — just learning moves,
Silk bursts by tension’s grooves,
I’ll have to put some pants to wear,
How can my legs keep up with flair?But I’m a lady, so I’ll get my way!This is Charleston!
This is Charleston!
This is Charleston!
Fatigue, be gone without delay!What, I don’t look lady-like at all?
Someone’s skin will take a fall!
What, what? Am I no lady true?
Hold on tight! I’m a fiery dance, not a fight, too!This is Charleston!
This is Charleston!
This is Charleston!
Fatigue, be gone without delay!I’m not fighting — just learning moves,
Silk bursts by tension’s grooves,
I’ll have to put some pants to wear,
How can my legs keep up with flair?But I’m a lady, so I’ll get my way!This is Charleston!
This is Charleston!
This is Charleston!
Fatigue, be gone without delay!This is — Charleston!