Callin' out around the world Are you ready for a brand new beat Summer's here and the time is right For dancing in the street They're dancing in Chicago (chicago echo) Down in New Orleans (down in New Orleans echo) In New York City All we need is music, sweet music There'll be music everywhere There'll be swingin' and swayin' and records playing Dancing in the street Oh it doesn't matter what you wear Just as long as you are there So come on ev'ry guy grab a girl Everywhere around the world There'll be dancing Dancing in the street It's just an invitation across the nation
A chance for folks to meet There'll be laughing, singing and music swinging Dancing in the street Philadelphia, PA Baltimore and D.C. now Can't forget the Motor City All we need is music, sweet music There'll be music everywhere There'll be swingin', swayin' and records playing And dancing 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 There'll be dancing Dancing in the street Way down in L.A., every day Dancing in the street Across the ocean too, me an you Dancing in the street