He pulled that straight back wicker chair
up next to grandpa's bed
and by a voice left weak by pain, his grandpa softly said,
can you get my cowboy boots, and that gold pocket watch of mine, bring me my Sunday suit with the vest that's satin lined
when he saw the sadness in his grandson's eyes
he said I've got to be prepared because I'm going home tonight

I'm gonna waltz accross the heavens
while a band of angels play
I'm gonna two-step on some stardust
a million miles away
You'll never have a new beginning
until you reach the end
And these old legs are gonna come to life again
Gonna wake up dancing

He said, If it's not too much trouble,
there's one thing left to do.
since I'm going to see your grandma could you get her favorite shoes.
The ones with the ribbons, red and trimmed in white.
the last time she had them on, I believe we danced all night.
And why she kleft them here its plain to see, your grandma never danced with anyone but me.

We're gonna waltz accross the heavens
while a band of angels play
We're gonna two-step on some stardust
a million miles away
You'll never have a new beginning
until you reach the end
And these old legs are gonna come to life again
Gonna wake up dancing