
song: Burning the Ballroom Down
artist: The Amazing Rhythm Aces
album: Burning the Ballroom Down
released: 1978length: 5:16
Hello girl, or should I say goodbye.
I know now, by the look in your eye.
Though the years have treated you well,
and I know nobody else can tell.
I know why you're here.
You can't hide something like that from me my dear.
I can almost read your mind.
But you can't go without saying goodbye,
and so here we are.
Let's have one more drink
they're closing the bar.
I remember how we danced and romanced
and hovered on the brink of love
when it was new.
I thought my life began and ended
in these dreams of loving you.
But then time began to make a difference
between what we say and what we do.
But it's not everyone who gets a chance,
to ever have a sweet romance.
Baby give me one more dance.
Let's have one more dance
before burning the ballroom down.
I saw myself in your eyes,
I was a king.
You whispered in my ear
and I could hear the angels sing.
And now you're smiling into my eyes,
trying to deny all these things.
They're just memories to me now
and everything has changed somehow,
but that don't break my vow...
I loved you then,
baby I love you now.
I don't really want to know,
so when you gotta go,
just go,
but baby please don't tell me no.
Let's have one more dance,
one more dance
if it's not asking too much, give me one more dance.
Baby, won't touch me I'm burning down
one more dance - burning - give me one more dance
I'm burning down
one more dance,
give me one more dance.
It might have to last me forever,
I might never see you again.
One more dance,
give me one more dance
Baby, help me burn it down
one more dance
just touch me,
one more time...
I know now, by the look in your eye.
Though the years have treated you well,
and I know nobody else can tell.
I know why you're here.
You can't hide something like that from me my dear.
I can almost read your mind.
But you can't go without saying goodbye,
and so here we are.
Let's have one more drink
they're closing the bar.
I remember how we danced and romanced
and hovered on the brink of love
when it was new.
I thought my life began and ended
in these dreams of loving you.
But then time began to make a difference
between what we say and what we do.
But it's not everyone who gets a chance,
to ever have a sweet romance.
Baby give me one more dance.
Let's have one more dance
before burning the ballroom down.
I saw myself in your eyes,
I was a king.
You whispered in my ear
and I could hear the angels sing.
And now you're smiling into my eyes,
trying to deny all these things.
They're just memories to me now
and everything has changed somehow,
but that don't break my vow...
I loved you then,
baby I love you now.
I don't really want to know,
so when you gotta go,
just go,
but baby please don't tell me no.
Let's have one more dance,
one more dance
if it's not asking too much, give me one more dance.
Baby, won't touch me I'm burning down
one more dance - burning - give me one more dance
I'm burning down
one more dance,
give me one more dance.
It might have to last me forever,
I might never see you again.
One more dance,
give me one more dance
Baby, help me burn it down
one more dance
just touch me,
one more time...
The Amazing Rhythm Aces

The Amazing Rhythm Aces is an American country rock group, which has characterized its music as "American music" or "roots music"—a blend of rock, country, blues, R&B, folk, reggae, and Latino. The band is best known for its 1975 hit "Third Rate Romance". They have released 18 albums over 30 years (a period including a 15-year hiatus). The band's music is distinguished by its eclectic scope, literate and often quirky lyrics, and distinctive vocals by lead singer and songwriter Russell Smith.