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 streets
they're dancing in chicago
down in new orleans
in new york city
dancing in the street
all we need is music
sweet music (sweet music)
there'll be music
everywhere (everywhere)
there'll be swinging
swaying and records playing
and dancing in the streets
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
they're dancing in the street
this is an invitation
across the nation
a chance for folks to meet
there'll be laughing and
singing and music swinging
dancing in the streets
philadelphia pa
dancing in the street)
baltimore and dc now
(dancing in the street)
yeah don't forget the motor city
(dancing in the street)
all we need is music
sweet music (sweet music)
there'll be music
everywhere (everywhere)
there'll be swinging
swaying 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)
they're dancing in the streets
(dancing in the street)
we're down in la everyday
we're dancing in the street
let's form a big strong line
get in time
we're dancing in the street