Bed? Bed — I couldn’t go to bed
My head’s too light to try to settle down
Sleep? Sleep — I couldn’t sleep tonight
Not for all the jewels in the crown!
I could have danced all night
I could have danced all night
And still have begged for more
I could have spread my wings
And done a thousand things
I’d never done before
I’ll never know what made it so exciting
When all at once my heart took flight
I only know when he began to dance with me
I could have danced, danced, danced..all night
Bubba: It’s after three now
don’t you agree now
she ought to be in bed
Lauren: I could’ve danced…
B: Your time is up
L: all night…
B: You must be dead
L: I could have danced…
B: Your face is drawn
L: all night…
B: Your eyes are red
L: And still…
B: Now say goodnight
L: have begged…
B: please, turn out the light
L: for more.
B: please, it’s really time for you to be in bed
L: I could have spread…
B: Just come along
L: my wings…
B: do as you’re told
L: and done a thousand…
B: or Mr. Finch
L: things
B: is apt to scold
L: I’d nev-
B: you’re up too late
L: -er done…
B: Please, I’m sure it’s late
L: before.
B: please, or as sure as Fate you’ll catch a cold
L: I’ll never know what made it so exciting
When all at once my heart took flight
I only know
B: put down that book
L: when he…
B: the book can keep
L: began to dance…
B: now settle down
L: with me…
B: and go to sleep
L: I could have…
L & B: …danced, danced, danced…all night.