Days Gone By

Young, strong ... oh, I was something in days gone by
With some girl who just happened to catch my eye
Slim, straight, light on my feet
Shoes just skimming the ground
One-two-three, one-two-three, follow the beat
Around, around, around
All night circling the floor
'Til dawn lit up the sky
No one younger than I
In days gone by.

But then I met Mrs. Maraczek and ever since I've danced only with her. I bet you think that's incredible
No! Mrs. Maraczek is a beautiful woman
Young, strong ... oh, I was something in days gone by
Oh, the fact is I'm a terrible dancer
With some girl who just happened to catch my eye.

Well, I can do it with my hands, it's just
Slim, straight, light on my feet
I've always had trouble with my feet!
Shoes just skimming the ground
One-two-three, one-two-three, follow the beat
Around, around, around
Ms. Ritter!
Relax!
And go back-two-three, back-two-three
Smile!

That's it, Mr. Nowack!
Spin me around
And go back-two-three, back-two-three
Very good, Georg!
That's it, Georg!

All night circling the floor
'Til dawn lit up the sky
No one younger than I
In days gone by.