www.VillageUkulelePeople.com (August 2017) REVISED July 7, 2021 Save the Last Dance for Me ~ written Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman ~ performed by The Drifters, Emmylou Harris, Michael Bublé (chord) = one strum [N.C.] = no chord, no strum

“Peppy & Snappy” with a Calypso Beat

Intro: Bob counts in…

[G] You can dance (You can dance) every dance with the guy who gives you the eye Let him [D7] hold you tight You can smile every smile for the man who held your hand 'Neath the [G] pale moonlight (G7)

CHORUS: [N.C.] But don't [C] forget who's taking you home And in whose arms you're [G] gonna be, So [D7] darling, save the last dance for [G] me

[G] Oh, I know (Oh, I know) that the music is fine like sparkling wine Go and [D7] have your fun Laugh and sing but while we're apart Don't give your heart to [G] anyone (G7)

CHORUS: [N.C.] But don't [C] forget who's taking you home And in whose arms you're [G] gonna be, So [D7] darling, save the last dance for [G] me

INSTRUMENTAL – Paul (Over one verse and one chorus)

[G] Baby don't you know I [D7] love you so, can’t you feel it when we [G] touch? I will never, never [D7] let you go…‘cause I love you, oh, so [G] much

[G] You can dance, (You can dance) Go and carry on ‘til the night is gone and it’s [D7] time to go If he asks if you're all alone can he take you home, you must [G] tell him no (G7)

CHORUS: [N.C.] But don't [C] forget who's taking you home And in whose arms you're [G] gonna be, So [D7] darling, save the last dance for [G] me So [D7] darling, save the last dance for [G] me (G) (G) (G)