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(ORCHESTRAL INTRO)

the ladies they glide, through the ballrooms they ride

with the young men hard at their heels

they know how to tease, they know how to please

but you're they only one who knows how love feels

would you dance with a friend, for until this war ends

there's no more time

would you take this next waltz, would you hold me so close

just one more time

as the orchestra plays, I watch you amazed

at the grace of your step and your poise

it grieves me inside to know I'll soon ride

and leave you lost in the laughter and noise

would you dance with a friend, for until this war ends

there's no more time

would you take this next waltz, would you hold me so close

just one more time

your regiment is leaving Georgia

you must join them right away

your orders are to ride to Centerville

and engage without delay

but before you turn your back on me

before you finally go

there are some things that I must give to you

some things that you should know

I'll send a Kentucky racehorse

with a rider and a prayer

to speed my words of love to you

so you'll know that I still care

I'd pay a king's ransom

and I'd live on cornbread too

just to keep your precious smile alive

and to live my life with you

for the time you'll be away from me

all the days that lie ahead

dear heart, please keep the memories

we share like we share my bed

although I won't have your helping hand

or keep your sweet company

darling when you're fighting this war

please think a little bit about me

I'll send a Kentucky racehorse

with a rider and a prayer

to speed my words of love to you

so you'll know that I still care

your carriage awaits with its horses at the gates

to take you home to your mansion so grand

where in comfort you'll stay, safe from the fray

till I return to ask for your hand

would you dance with a friend, for until this war ends

there's no more time

would you take this next waltz, would you hold me so close

just one more time

would you dance with a friend, for until this war ends

there's no more time

would you take this next waltz, would you hold me so close

just one more time

(ORCHESTRAL ENDING)

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