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Save the Last Dance for MeJerry Lee Lewis

Songwriter: Doc Pomus Mort Shuman

You can dance, every dance with the guy
Who gives you the eye, let him hold you tight
You can smile, every smile at the man
Who held your hand 'neath the pale moonlight

But don't forget who's takin' you home
And in whose arms you're gonna be
Oh darlin', save the last dance for me

Oh, I know that the music's fine
Like sparklin' wine, go and have your fun
Laugh and sing but while we're apart
Don't give your heart to anyone

And don't forget who's takin' you home
And in whose arms you're gonna be
Oh darlin', save the last dance for me

Baby don't you know I love you so?
Can't you feel it when we touch?
I will never ever let you go
Oh, I love you, oh, so much

Oh, you can dance, go and carry on
Till the night is gone and it's time to go
If he asks if you're all alone
Can he take you home? You must tell him no

'Cause don't forget who's taking you home
And in whose arms you're gonna be
So darlin', save the last dance for me
Oh darlin', save the last dance for me
Hmm darlin', save the last dance for me

Jerry Lee Lewis

Jerry Lee Lewis was a leading figure in the popularization of rock & roll during the 1950s. He was first signed to Sun Records in 1956 where he was labelmates with Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, and other early rock artists. Of those musicians, however, he was the only piano player and combined with his heavy-handed playing style, sexually suggestive lyrics, and provocative stage antics he came to epitomize the rebelliousness of the genre.

He rose to international fame for his 1957 versions of the songs “Great Balls of Fire” and “Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On.”

Lewis' popularity rapidly tumbled, however, when in 1958, when at the age of 22, he married his 13-year-old cousin. Though this scandal continued to tarnish his image, Lewis never retired from music. As of October 2015, he continues to perform live.

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