Got your invitation to the dance 
Wear your party dress 
Maybe I was just an innocent 
But I confess 
I never even knew the song 
The orchestra was playing 
 
See the cuties in their party clothes 
Oh it's getting warm 
Off the shoulder cut into the hip 
Like a uniform 
Did you think I'd want to tow the line 
Well now the line is broken 
 
[Chorus] 
Refuse to dance 
Refuse to dance 
Refuse to dance 
Refuse to dance 
 
You said you're such a pretty thing 
You could make a mark 
I'll teach you all the steps you'll need 
Guide you through the dark 
Suddenly I tought I knew the song 
The orchestra was playing 
 
[Repeat Chorus] 
 
See how they follow 
You say jump. They jump 
You say turn. They turn 
Look back in sorrow 
I won't be there 
 
[Repeat Chorus to fade]