Words and music by Robbie Smith
Don’t dance with the girl with the long blond curls
She has more than her share of admirers
Don’t dance with the girl with the anxious gaze
You know you’ll never put out her fire
Don’t dance with the girl with the cover girl face
She won’t give you what you desire
Dance with the lonely girl
Dance with the lonely girl
There is a tear in her eye, she’s waiting to cry, on your shoulder – lonely girl
On your shoulder – lonely girl
Don’t dance with the girl with the wandering eyes
Ah, you’ll never keep her attention
Don’t dance with the girl with the with the casual air
She’s the type who’ll just toy with your affection
Don’t dance with the girl with the black leather dress
She’ll lead you in the wrong direction
So dance with the lonely girl, Dance with the lonely girl
She’s in need of a friend to reach out and tenderly hold her – lonely girl
Just to hold her – lonely girl
I’m not the kind to hand out advice,
Less likely the kind to take it
But what follows from this dance tonight,
Could change your life – so make it right
I’m not the kind – no I’m not the kind
But what follows – could change your life
So make it right, so make it right
Don’t dance with the girl who’s talking too loud
Not enough joy, too much laughter
Don’t dance with the girl who’s the life of the crowd
You’re not the type of person that she’s after
Don’t dwell on the surface like everyone else
It’s what lies beneath that truly matters, so…
Dance with the lonely girl, Dance with the lonely girl
She’s in need of a friend to reach out and tenderly hold her – lonely girl
Just to hold her – lonely girl
Dance with the lonely girl