Waltzing's for Dreamers is just one of Richard Thompson's songs in waltz time, though the most apropros for waltzing. Others of his include HOW WILL I EVER BE SIMPLE AGAIN as well as somewhat facetious: We'll Sing Halleluia .

Along with Waltzing's for Dreamers , I'm very fond of songs ABOUT dancing, as well, like LOG DRIVER'S WALTZ, and DIDN'T I DANCE

Constitutionally, I just prefer to sing in 3/4 time - it's the bulk of what I sing. Not all are great for waltzing, because of the lyrics, but I have fond memories of when Dick Swain used to sing (the song that now makes me cringe, but it was NEW and FUN! in those days) Waltzing with Bears at the end of contra dances. I wish more contra dance bands and English Country Dance bands (and, yes, those for waltz dances) would sing waltzes. They make the dancing even more memorable, IMHO.

Awhile back I tried to start a thread about dance tunes that have lyrics. It's more difficult to get those across to a group of dancers who need to hear/listen to the caller. Yet, over a decade since his death, many of us have vivid memories of our friend Josh Stier singing the lyrics to Liliburlero as we danced it on autopilot.

Joanne in Cleveland