Mr. Bojangles
Robbie Williams · Swing When You're Winning
And he'd dance for you
In worn out shoes
With silver hair a ragged shirt
And baggy pants
He would do the old soft shoe
He would jump so high
Jump so high
Then he lightly touch down
He told me of the time he worked with
Minstrel shows travelling
Throughout the south
He spoke with tears of fifteen years
How his dog and he
They would travel about.
But his dog up and died
He up and died
And after twenty years he still grieved
He said "I dance now
At every chance in the Honky Tonks
For my drinks and tips
But most the time I spend
Behind these country bars
You see on I drinks a bit"
Then he shook his head
Oh lord when he shook his head
I could swear I heard someone say please
Mister Bojangles
Call him Mister Bojangles
Mister Bojangles come back and dance please
Come back and dance again Mr Bojangles
Mr. Bojangles
Robbie Williams' 'Mr. Bojangles' stands as a defining track from his 2000 album 'Swing When You're Winning,' blending his signature pop sensibilities with a rhythmic, dance-oriented groove. Released during a pivotal era in his career, the song showcases his ability to merge catchy melodies with a mature, sophisticated sound that moved beyond his earlier boy-band image. The recording features Williams' characteristic vocal delivery, delivering a message of resilience and self-worth that resonated deeply with audiences. As a staple of his discography, the track exemplifies the upbeat, club-ready style that characterized the turn of the millennium and remains a popular choice for live performances and radio play.