Down at the Dancehall

If I painted on red ruby lips

I tell you what I'd do

I would go to town

The boys would spin me around

But I'd never let them see it through

And if I powdered on red rosy cheeks

I'd be a sight to see

Watch them as they turned their heads

Couldn't take their eyes off me

But down at the dance hall

I won't pay them no mind

I'm like a diamond

That no man will ever find

I've got a gown for dancing in

And a comb to smooth my hair

There are men by the score

That knock on my door

Oh, but what do I care?

For men after day will burn and betray

Their promises are never you'll see

Tombstones of jewels from wise men or fools

Makes no difference to me

But down at the dance hall

I won't pay them no mind

I'm like a diamond

That no man will ever find

Down at the dance hall

I won't pay them no mind

I'm like a diamond

That no man will ever find