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I knew a man Bojangles and he danced for you 
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In worn out shoes 
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With silver hair a ragged shirt and baggy pants 
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The old soft shoe 
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He jumped so high, he jumped so high 
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Then he'd lightly touch down 
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Mr. Bojangles, Mr. Bojangles, Mr. Bojangles 
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Dance 

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I met him in a cell in New Orleans I was 
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Down and out. 
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He looked to me to be the eyes of age 
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As he spoke right out 
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He talked of life he talked of life 
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He laugh-slapped his leg a step 

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He said the name, Bojangles and he danced a lick 
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Across the cell 
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He grabbed his pants a better stance, he jumped up high 
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He clicked his heels 
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He let go a laugh, he let go a laugh 
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Shook back his clothes all around. 
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Mr. Bojangles, Mr. Bojangles, Mr. Bojangles 
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Dance 

Repeat last verse 2 more times