Let's Go Dancing (Ooh, La, La, La) – English Lyrics

• By: Kool & The Gang

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the infectious joy of Kool & The Gang's "Let's Go Dancing (Ooh, La, La, La)" and learn English through its simple, narrative lyrics. This song is a perfect introduction to conversational English and storytelling in music, all set to an irresistible beat that will make you want to dance.

[English]

(upbeat funky reggae music)

♪ Ooh la la la ♪

♪ Let's go dancin' ♪

♪ Ooh la la la ♪

♪ Come on, reggae dancin' ♪

♪ I went down to the park ♪

♪ Everything was dark, oh, yeah, yeah ♪

♪ All of a sudden, on came the lights ♪

♪ And everything was feelin' right ♪

♪ The people started dancin' ♪

♪ They called me over to join in ♪

♪ They said, JT don't you feel good man ♪

♪ Come on and join the reggae jam ♪

♪ I heard them singin' ♪

♪ Ooh la la la ♪

♪ Hey, JT, let's go dancin' ♪

♪ Ooh la la la ♪

♪ Come on, let's go reggae dancin' ♪

♪ Ooh la la la ♪

♪ Let's go dancin' ♪

♪ Ooh la la la ♪

♪ Reggae dancin' ♪

♪ I wanna get to know you ♪

♪ Come on, let's reggae down, oh, yeah, yeah ♪

♪ Get better acquainted ♪

♪ So that everything will be fine, hey baby ♪

♪ Hey baby, what's your name ♪

♪ Is it a missis or is it miss, eh ♪

♪ If you're by yourself, I'd like to take you for a ride ♪

♪ We could check the scene and we can reggae down ♪

♪ And we'll be singing ♪

♪ Ooh la la la, let's go dancin' ♪

♪ Ooh la la la, we gonna reggae, reggae dancin' ♪

♪ Ooh la la la ♪

♪ Let's go dancin' ♪

♪ Ooh la la la la la la la la la la la la, reggae dancin' ♪

♪ Now we're on the floor ♪

♪ Gimme, gimme some more, oh, yeah, yeah ♪

♪ The world is yours for dancing, yeah, alright ♪

♪ The music mixed for a little romancing ♪

♪ Can't you here 'em singing ♪

♪ Ooh la la la, ♪

♪ Let's go dancing ♪

♪ Ooh la la la, we are reggae, reggae dancing ♪

♪ Oh la la la ♪

♪ Let's go dancing ♪

♪ Ooh la la la la la la la la la la la la la, reggae dancing ♪

♪ Ooh la la la, ooh, let's go dancing ♪

♪ Go get your dancing shoes, get your dancing shoes ♪

♪ Reggae dancing ♪

♪ Ooh la la, la la, ooh, let's go dancing ♪

♪ Well, get your dancing shoes, get your dancing shoes ♪

♪ Reggae dancing ♪

♪ Ooh la la la ♪

♪ Well, it's a special occasion ♪

♪ Oh, yes, such a happy occasion ♪

♪ Ooh, yes, it's a special occasion ♪

♪ Ooh la la, la la, such a happy occasion ♪

♪ I wanna go dancing, oh la la, la la ♪

♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah ♪