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DANCING THE DEVIL AWAY
Words by Otto Harbach and Bert Kalmar, music by Harry Ruby; ©1927
As recorded by Victor Arden, Phil Ohman and Their Orchestra, 1930

When you are down with the blues,
It means that the devil got into your shoes.
You'll find them easy to lose,
Dancing the devil away.

Just grin and don't let him in.
Whenever he tries to get under your skin,
Pick up your feet and begin
Dancing the devil away.

That evil spirit is nothing but the voodoo.
Just tap your feet on the ground and shake your hoodoo.

Now that you know how it's done,
Keep out of the shadows and stay in the sun.
Come on and join in the fun,
Dancing the devil away.