About The Song
“Let’s Dance” is a hit single by Chris Montez, released in 1962 and written and produced by Jim Lee. The song reached #1 in Belgium Ultratop 50, #1 in Sweden, #2 on the UK Singles Chart, and #4 on the US Billboard Hot 100. “Let’s Dance” expresses excitement, joy, and freedom, inviting listeners to live in the moment, dance, and make the most of their experiences.
The song transports listeners to a simpler era of carefree fun and joyous dancing, reflecting the youthful exuberance of the 1960s. The lyrics reference popular dance steps of the time, such as The Twist, The Stomp, and the Mashed Potato, which were iconic among teenagers in the 1960s. The lyrics, starting with “Hey baby won’t you take a chance?”, invite listeners to join in the dance, embodying the carefree spirit of the early 1960s dance craze. Its upbeat tempo and catchy melody made it a popular dance track, with enduring appeal showcased by various covers and references in popular culture.
Lyrics
(One, two)
(One, two, three, four)
Hey baby, won't you take a chance?
Say that you'll let me have this dance
Well, let's dance, well let's dance
We'll do the twist, the stomp, the mashed potato too
Any old dance that you want to do
But let's dance, well let's dance
Hey baby, yeah, you thrill me so
Hold me tight, don't you let me go
But let's dance, well let's dance
We'll do the twist, the stomp, the mashed potato too
Any old dance that you want to do
But let's dance, well let's dance
OK, wail now. Oh, yeah
Hey, baby, if you're all alone
Maybe you'll let me walk you home
But let's dance, well let's dance
We'll do the twist, the stomp, the mashed potato too
Any old dance that you want to do
But let's dance, well let's dance
Hey, baby, things are swingin' right
Yes, I know that this is the night
Well, let's dance, well let's dance
We'll do the twist, the stomp, the mashed potato too
Any old dance that you want to do
But let's dance, well let's dance
But let's dance
But let's dance
But let's dance