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John, I'm Only Dancing Lyrics — David Bowie | Dork

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John, I'm Only Dancing

From Changesbowie1972

Written by David Bowie

Produced by David Bowie, Ken Scott

Lyrics

John, I'm Only Dancing

[Verse 1] Well, Annie's pretty neat She always eats her meat Joey's almost strong Bet your life he's putting us on [Pre-Chorus] Oh lordy, oh lordy You know I need some loving Move me, touch me [Chorus] John, I'm only dancing She turns me on But I'm only dancing She turns me on Don't get me wrong I'm only dancing [Verse 2] Ah, shadow love was quick and keen Life's a well thumbed machine Saw you watching from the stairs You're everyone that ever cared [Pre-Chorus] Oh lordy, oh lordy You know I need some loving Move me, touch me [Chorus] John, I'm only dancing She turns me on But I'm only dancing She turns me on Don't get me wrong I'm only dancing John, I'm only dancing She turns me on But I'm only dancing She turns me on Don't get me wrong I'm only dancing [Outro] Dancing Won't someone dance with me? Touch me

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"John, I'm Only Dancing" is a song by David Bowie from the album Changesbowie, released in 1972. The song was written by David Bowie. It was produced by David Bowie, Ken Scott.

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