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2023 Broadway
How to Dance in Ohio the Musical - Getting Ready for the Dance Lyrics
Music by Jacob Yandura, Lyrics by Rebekah Greer Melocik.
My mother took me to the dress department
At the Dillard's in the mall.
Which dress, which shoes
Will Cinderella choose to wear to the ball??
My mother taught me how to blot my lipstick,
How to pin the boutonniere.
We played crazy eights
While we waited for my date to appear.
So many things the other kids do,
Ours get nevers, nos and can'ts.
I want a picture of my daughter
Getting ready for the dance.
My boyfriend picked me up at half past seven
In a rented limousine.
Three hundred bucks, one rented tux,
And I was fit to be queen.
I ruled the dance floor with a pack of girlfriends,
Doing soul train in the gym.
Wearing green with yellow
Trim, twirling faster,
Limb on limb,
Eyeing this guy
At every slow song,
But afraid to talk to him.
So many moments they miss out on
Just by lack of circumstance.
I want the memory of my daughter
Getting ready for the dance.
The costume jewelry,
The drug store perfume
Felt so romantic.
I was terrified,
I was terrified,
Equal parts excited, frantic.
I want the same for her,
To enjoy, to endure
One small victory
'Cause we could use a victory
Each small victory can feel gigantic.
I made it home moments before my curfew,
I stayed out past my curfew,
Kicked my shoes off at the door.
Out with Joe vallante
Lost one shoe, threw up,
But I grew up a bit more.
So many things the other kids do,
Ours can finally take the chance.
I want a picture of my daughter
Getting ready for the dance.
Review: How to Dance in Ohio the Musical Lyrics
How to Dance in Ohio the Musical Lyrics
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Under Control
Unlikely Animals
Getting Ready for the Dance
So Much in Common
Building Momentum
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