When you dance be sure to hold her, hold her tight When you dance you'll squeeze her, yes, with all your might Such a thrill, oh, when she's close to you Well, hold her tight when you dance. When you dance you'll feel the warmth of her embrace Then you'll know this feeling, yeah, is no disgrace Such a thrill, oh, when she's close to you. Well, hold her tight when you dance. You may do a rhumba or a tango, Mambo, calypso or a strand Lights are turned down low You go hand and... When you dance be sure to hold her tight When you dance you'll squeeze her, yes, with all your might Such a thrill, oh, when she's close to you Hold her tight