Before this dance is through
I think I'll love you, too
I'm so happy when you dance with me

I don't wanna kiss or hold your hand
If it's funny try and understand
There is really nothing else I'd rather do
'Cause I'm happy just to dance with you

I don't need to hug or hold you tight
I just wanna dance with you all night
In this world there's nothing I would rather do
'Cause I'm happy just to dance with you

Just to dance with you
Is everything I need
Before this dance is through
I think I'll love you, too
I'm so happy when you dance with me

If somebody tries to take my place
Let's pretend we just can't see his face
In this world there's nothing I would rather do
'Cause I'm happy just to dance with you

Just to dance with you
Is everything I need
Before this dance is through
I think I'll love you, too
I'm so happy when you dance with me

If somebody tries to take my place
Let's pretend we just can't see his face
In this world there's nothing I would rather do
I discovered I'm in love with you
'Cause I'm happy just to dance with you


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I'm Happy Just to Dance with You Lyrics as written by Paul Mccartney John Lennon

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    I love this song and george sings it very well,its from the early days although all beatles songs are excellant,except maybe "with in you without you" a little to wierd for me, For all you posers who claim to like the beatles all of a sudde,b/c "I am sam" comeout, it is a instrumebtal,indian inspired song with George an the sitar and Ringo on tamberine.Yeah i guess i do like the song!

    metallicaman123on August 20, 2002   Link
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    GEORGE HARRISON IS THE MAN!!! R.I.P MUSIC MAN-I AS WELL AS OTHERS HAVE AND ALWAYS WILL LOVE YOU!

    metallicaman123on August 20, 2002   Link
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    This song was written by John for George to sing. At the early stages of their career, George was somewhat limited in the ability to write songs and range of singing. Realizing that George was feeling a bit "left out", John penned "I'm Happy Just To Dance With You", handed it to George and said "why don't you sing the lead on this one!" Prior to his death in 1980, John did referred back to this song as he was expressing frustration regarding the book George wrote entitled "I Me Mine". The book covered George's career and success and there wasn't even a mere reference to John. John's response to this was "Gee George, you're welcome!"

    The Great Wokon March 29, 2003   Link
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    well, i guess john didn't like this song too much, which is why it was given to george...but i love it

    ...and i believe george was the only beatle who played on "within you without you"

    ZinbobDanon June 25, 2004   Link
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    awww this song is cute

    greendaygirl908on July 16, 2006   Link
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    this song is just lovely. it really is. it just means that he is just happy to dance with and spend time with the girl, he doesn't want anything else, its "everything" he needs! SWEET!

    Hannhrarianon August 24, 2006   Link
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    This one tries to use reverse psychology to get into some chick's pants. That's all. "Oh baby, I just want to dance with you." Yeah, right.

    farmer44on January 24, 2007   Link
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    I love this song.So sweet and catchy.

    DebbieNxCon May 02, 2007   Link
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    I don’t wanna kiss or hold your hand, If it’s funny, try an’ understand. There is nothing else I’d rather do, ‘Cos I’m happy just to dance with you.

    Haha, I think that definitely is reverse psychology. All the same, it is a fun song written for George to sing (one of the first).

    vaguehobbiton May 19, 2007   Link
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    I LUV LUV LUV this song!!!!! I mean I'm not a huge beatles fan,but i could listen to this song everyday. it's just so simple and yet for some odd reason this song makes me feel a little sad. anyways this song is Awesome!!! and it makes me feel good.

    redfox07on October 15, 2007   Link

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