1946 and he had just turned 24
He was looking for some fun after returning from the war
In a brand new demob suit with Brylcreem taming every curl
And moves out on the floor to melt the hearts of pretty girls
She'd been working hard at home, while the men were all away
And dancing with her sister at the Hammersmith Palais
But now the war was over perhaps in answer to her prayers
There was hope in every heart amidst the music in the air
And on ladies' night every Wednesday
The service men don't pay
Come pick your man and dance the night away
At the Hammersmith Palais
Well his footwork caught her eye and she thought "that man can dance"
But if he thinks he'll take me home tonight he hasn't got a chance
So she floated 'cross the dancefloor but before she'd said a thing
He took her by the hand just as the band began to swing
On ladies' night every Wednesday
The service men don't pay
Come pick your man and dance the night away
At the Hammersmith Palais
And they danced 'till closing time, and when the night came to an end
He kissed her on the hand and said "I hope we meet again"
She said "I'll be here next Wednesday if you care to come along"
The Harry Roy Band's playing and they play my favourite song
On ladies' night every Wednesday
The service men don't pay
Come pick your man and dance the night away
At the Hammersmith Palais