One More Dance

Harry Belafonte · Other Songs - Harry Belafonte

Darling, go home, your husband is ill.

Is he ill? Let them give him a pill.

Oh, come my dear Franz, just one more dance,

Then I'll go home to my poor old man,

Then I'll go home to my poor old man.

Darling, go home, your husband is worse.

Is he worse? Well I am no nurse.

Oh, come my dear Franz, just one more dance,

Then I'll go home to my poor old man,

Then I'll go home to my poor old man.

Darling, go home, your husband is dead.

Is he dead? There's no more to be said

Oh, come my dear Franz, just one more dance,

Then I'll go home to my poor old man,

Then I'll go home to my poor old man.

Darling, go home, the will's to be read

What's that you said? I said the will's to be read.

Oh, no, no, my dear Franz, this is no time to dance,

I must go weep for my poor old man,

I must go weep for my poor old man.

One More Dance

Harry Belafonte's "One More Dance" stands as a testament to his enduring legacy as a pioneer of calypso and folk music. Throughout his career, Belafonte brought Caribbean rhythms to global audiences, establishing a sound that blended traditional island melodies with accessible pop sensibilities. This recording captures his signature warmth and rhythmic precision, hallmarks that defined his most celebrated work. While often associated with upbeat party anthems, Belafonte's discography also encompasses profound social commentary and heartfelt ballads. "One More Dance" reflects the joyous spirit found in his broader catalogue, inviting listeners to engage with the infectious energy that made him a cultural icon. The song remains a cherished piece of his extensive body of work, showcasing the timeless appeal of his vocal delivery and musical arrangements.