Sock Hop

Lyrics

[Intro] Hey now, gather round! Polish up your shoes—but leave them at the door! [Verse 1] Friday bell rings, everybody knows Down to the gym where the good time grows Bobby brings records in a paper sack Jukebox dreams and a Cadillac Penny loafers lined by the wall No hard soles allowed at all The principal smiles, the band kicks in That’s when the sock-hop fun begins [Pre-Chorus] Spin to the left, slide to the right Laugh with your friends till the end of the night [Chorus] Sock hop, sock hop, shuffle across the floor Everybody’s welcome, come on through the door Twist and shout, rock around the clock Do the hand-jive, make the whole place rock Whether you’re a cool cat, a shy wallflower too A record-spinner dreamer or a first-time dancer new Young or old, there’s a place in the line Sock hop happiness is feeling fine [Verse 2] The greasers lean cool by the gymnasium rail The bobby-sox crowd gives a cheerful yell The swing kids clap with a two-step beat The comic twins are tapping their feet The athletes stomp and the bookworms sway The teachers try a dance and steal the show away A little blue suede attitude, a lot of good cheer Everybody’s got a reason to be here [Pre-Chorus] Trade your worries for a spinning round Let your best friend lift you off the ground [Chorus] Sock hop, sock hop, shuffle across the floor Everybody’s welcome, come on through the door Twist and shout, rock around the clock Do the hand-jive, make the whole place rock Whether you’re a cool cat, a shy wallflower too A record-spinner dreamer or a first-time dancer new Young or old, there’s a place in the line Sock hop happiness is feeling fine [Bridge] Maybe you love a slow dance under paper stars Maybe you chase the beat like a little race car Maybe you sing along when the record starts Maybe you just clap with both your hands and heart From the fifties to the sixties, the songs roll on New steps, new smiles, but the fun stays strong [Guitar Solo] [Verse 3] Saturday memories, bright as a sign Root beer floats and a punch bowl line Polka-dot skirts and a letterman coat Everybody finding their own little note No fancy lesson, no perfect style Just turn around and wear a happy smile When the last record fades and the lights shine through You’ll be planning the next one before you’re home too [Final Chorus] Sock hop, sock hop, shuffle across the floor Everybody’s welcome, come on through the door Twist and shout, rock around the clock Do the hand-jive, make the whole place rock Whether you’re a cool cat, a shy wallflower too A record-spinner dreamer or a first-time dancer new Young or old, there’s a place in the line Sock hop happiness is feeling fine [Outro] Shoes by the doorway, smiles on parade Best little party that the schoolkids made Sock hop, sock hop, one more time! Everybody dance till the closing chime!