Callin' out around the world Are you ready for a brand new beat? Summer's here and the time is right For dancin' in the streets, they're dancin' in Chicago Down in New Orleans, up in New York City All we need is music, sweet music There'll be music everywhere There'll be swingin', swayin' and records playin' They're dancin' in the streets Oh, it doesn't matter what you wear Just as long as you are there So come on, every guy grab a girl Everywhere around the world There'll be dancin', they're dancin' in the street This is an invitation across the nation A chance for the folks to meet There'll be laughin', singin' and music swingin' And dancin' in the streets Philadelphia, P.A., Baltimore and DC now Don't forget the Motor City All we need is music, sweet music There'll be music everywhere There'll be swingin', swayin' and records playin' They're dancin' in the street Oh, it doesn't matter what you wear Just as long as you are there So come on, every guy grab a girl Everywhere around the world They're dancin', they're dancin' in the streets Way down in L.A. Everyday they're dancin' in the street Let's form a pitch torn line, yeah Everytime we're dancin' in the street Across the ocean blue, me and you Dancin' in the streets