It was cold, it was December And my heart was on the mend He called me up He said, "I'll take you out I'll have you home by ten." He was a soldier in his infantry Always had a thing for me And, as he held the door for me Asked if he could teach me a few steps "Well, I guess..." [Chorus] There is nothing to slow dancing Lay your eyes on mine I'll guard you with my hands And there's a harmony When you're this close to me If I could just believe That we could always be This high above May I have this dance? May I be your new love? There was a letter in the mail today Scented it with drops of your perfume You wrote, "We sail today I wish I was sailing home to you." Cuz everyday that pa**es by I dream of holding you at night And when I say that I would die If I could see the light shining on you You know I'd do it [Chorus: Sub last two lines] Do I still have this dance? Cuz you're still the one I love Today a man came to the house He held a flag all folded at the door The words fell from his mouth "A hero and a casualty of war," And I hit the floor [Chorus] Cuz everyday that pa**es by I dream of holding you at night And when I say that I would die If I could see the light shining on you You know I'd do it