The Last Dance & The Kentucky Racehorse
(Paul Kennerley)
White Mansions, 1978
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Lyrics sung by Matthew (John Dillon) &
Polly (Jessi Colter)
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(ORCHESTRAL INTRO)
the ladies they glide, through the ballrooms they ride
with the young men hard at their heels
they know how to tease, they know how to please
but you're they only one who knows how love feels
would you dance with a friend, for until this war ends
there's no more time
would you take this next waltz, would you hold me so close
just one more time
as the orchestra plays, I watch you amazed
at the grace of your step and your poise
it grieves me inside to know I'll soon ride
and leave you lost in the laughter and noise
would you dance with a friend, for until this war ends
there's no more time
would you take this next waltz, would you hold me so close
just one more time
your regiment is leaving Georgia
you must join them right away
your orders are to ride to Centerville
and engage without delay
but before you turn your back on me
before you finally go
there are some things that I must give to you
some things that you should know
I'll send a Kentucky racehorse
with a rider and a prayer
to speed my words of love to you
so you'll know that I still care
I'd pay a king's ransom
and I'd live on cornbread too
just to keep your precious smile alive
and to live my life with you
for the time you'll be away from me
all the days that lie ahead
dear heart, please keep the memories
we share like we share my bed
although I won't have your helping hand
or keep your sweet company
darling when you're fighting this war
please think a little bit about me
I'll send a Kentucky racehorse
with a rider and a prayer
to speed my words of love to you
so you'll know that I still care
your carriage awaits with its horses at the gates
to take you home to your mansion so grand
where in comfort you'll stay, safe from the fray
till I return to ask for your hand
would you dance with a friend, for until this war ends
there's no more time
would you take this next waltz, would you hold me so close
just one more time
would you dance with a friend, for until this war ends
there's no more time
would you take this next waltz, would you hold me so close
just one more time
(ORCHESTRAL ENDING)
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Lyrics & Music: Paul Kennerley
Copyright 1978 Randor Music (London)
Ltd.
Controlled in the U.S. & Canada by Irving Music, Inc.
(BMI)
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Created 17 January 2003
Updated 17 January 2003