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[Intro]
Dancing feet
Keep on movin’ (movin’)
Why not
(Take your best shot)
[Verse 1]
Dance, partner, dance
(Bullets hit the floor)
Dance, partner, dance
(Better dance some more)
[Chorus]
Dancing feet
Keep on movin’ (movin’)
Why not
(Take your best shot)
[Bridge]
You will (dance against your will)
Until (you don’t stand still)
[Verse 2]
Dance, monkey, dance
(Metaphorical monkey)
Dance, monkey, dance
(Hysterical honky)
[Chorus]
Dancing feet
Keep on movin’ (movin’)
Why not
(Take your best shot)
[Bridge]
You will (dance against your will)
Until (you don’t stand still)
[Chorus]
Dancing feet
Keep on movin’ (movin’)
Why not
(Take your best shot)
[Outro]
You will (dance against your will)
Until (you don’t stand still)
ABOUT THE SONG
A common parody of the trope where a cowboy gets his feet shot at to make him dance is the idea of someone being forced into an awkward or absurd situation due to external pressure. Some variations include:
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“Dance, Monkey, Dance!” – This swaps the cowboy with a literal or metaphorical “monkey,” suggesting someone is being forced to perform against their will.
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Sci-Fi or Cyberpunk Versions – Instead of bullets, the character might have electrodes or mind-control devices making them move involuntarily.
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Corporate or Political Parodies – The cowboy could be replaced by a politician, CEO, or public figure being pressured into embarrassing actions due to scandals or bribes.
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Cartoonish Takes – Shows like Looney Tunes often exaggerate the trope, where characters dance wildly due to hot surfaces, explosions, or even music itself.