Irving Berlin - The Washington Square Dance lyrics

Square dance The Washington Square dance Republicans make up with the Democrats Show those foreign diplomats That you dare dance The Washington Square dance No matter which side you're on or where you stand Take your partner by the hand And each pair dance The Washington Square dance The theme is a get-together policy Show your friends across the sea It's a fair dance The Washington Square dance The rules are the same as cricket, golf or squash No fair cheatin' 'cause the Wash- -ington Square dance is square -Bow to your partners, bow to your corners Dance till your cheeks are red as a rose But try not to step on your partner's toes -Now, duck for the oyster, dig for the clam Duck for the oyster, dig for the clam But do your diggin' for Uncle Sam -One for the money, two for the show One for the money, two for the show Three to make ready for Uncle Joe -Republicans over to the right -Democrats over to the left The left meet the right and don't explode Try to find the middle of the road And square dance, the Washington Square dance Be careful, you'll have to watch your step, by gosh! No round heels because the Wash- -ington Square dance is square