Save The Last Dance For Me – English Lyrics

• By: Michael Bublé
• Album: It's Time

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the heartfelt story behind Michael Bublé's rendition of "Save The Last Dance For Me," a song about love, trust, and the promise of a final, intimate dance. Explore the smooth vocals and big band arrangement that bring a touch of nostalgia and romance to this timeless classic, offering a beautiful opportunity to learn English through its sentimental lyrics and captivating melody .

[English]

You can dance

Every dance with the guy

Who gives you the eye, let him hold you tight

You can smile

Every smile for the man

Who held your hand 'neath the pale moon light

But don't forget who's takin' you home

And in whose arms you're gonna be

So darlin' save the last dance for me

Oh I know

That the music's fine

Like sparklin' wine, go and have your fun

Laugh and sing

But while we're apart

Don't give your heart to anyone

And don't forget who's takin' you home

And in whose arms you're gonna be

So darlin' save the last dance for me

Baby don't you know I love you so

Can't you feel it when we touch

I will never never let you go

I love you oh so much

You can dance

Go and carry on 'til the night is gone

And it's time to go

If he asks

If you're all alone

Can he walk you home, you must tell him no

'Cause don't forget who's taking you home

And in whose arms you're gonna be

Save the last dance for me

Oh I know

That the music's fine

Like sparklin' wine, go and have your fun

Laugh and sing

But while we're apart

Don't give your heart to anyone

And don't forget who's takin' you home

And in whose arms you're gonna be

So darlin' save the last dance for me

So don't forget who's taking you home

Or in whose arms you're gonna be

So darling, save the last dance for me

Oh baby, won't you save the last dance for me?

Ooh you make the promise that you'll save the last dance for me

Save the last dance

The very last dance

For me

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
dance /dæns/ A1	noun - a series of movements that match the rhythm and style of a piece of music verb - to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps
sparklin' /ˈspɑːrklɪn/ B1	adjective - shining with small flashes of light
fun /fʌn/ A1	noun - enjoyment, amusement, or light-hearted pleasure
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ in the chest that pumps blood around the body, often used metaphorically for emotions
touch /tʌtʃ/ A1	verb - to come into physical contact with someone or something
tight /taɪt/ A2	adjective - fixed firmly and closely
smile /smaɪl/ A1	noun - a facial expression of pleasure or amusement, when the corners of the mouth curve up verb - to have a smile on one's face
hold /hoʊld/ A1	verb - to have or keep something in one's hand or arms
pale /peɪl/ A2	adjective - having a reduced color, especially because of illness, shock, or lack of sunlight
moon /muːn/ A1	noun - the natural satellite of the Earth, visible by reflected light from the sun
darlin' /ˈdɑːrlɪn/ A2	noun - a term of endearment, often used to address a loved one
apart /əˈpɑːrt/ A2	adverb - separated by a distance
wine /waɪn/ A1	noun - an alcoholic drink made from fermented grape juice
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise
gone /ɡɒn/ A1	adjective - no longer present; departed
promise /ˈprɑːmɪs/ A2	noun - a declaration or assurance that one will do a particular thing or keep a particular agreement verb - to undertake or commit to do something

Key Grammar Structures

• You can dance every dance with the guy who gives you the eye, let him hold you tight

  ➔ Modal verb 'can' for ability + relative clause with 'who'

  ➔ The modal verb "can" shows ability. The relative clause "who gives you the eye" adds extra information about "the guy".

• But don't forget who's takin' you home

  ➔ Imperative with negative form + wh‑question clause (who is)

  ➔ The negative imperative "don't forget" tells someone not to do something. The clause "who's takin' you home" is a shortened "who is" question embedded in the sentence.

• If you're all alone, can he walk you home, you must tell him no

  ➔ First conditional clause + modal verb 'can' in question + modal verb 'must' for obligation

  ➔ "If you're all alone" sets a real condition. "Can he walk you home" asks about ability. "You must tell him no" expresses a strong obligation.

• So darlin' save the last dance for me

  ➔ Imperative verb (save) with direct object

  ➔ "save" is used as a command: "save the last dance for me" means to keep it reserved for the speaker.

• I will never never let you go

  ➔ Future simple with modal 'will' + double negative for emphasis

  ➔ "will" forms the future. The repeated "never never" intensifies the promise: "I will never let you go".

• Go and have your fun

  ➔ Imperative + infinitive of purpose (and have)

  ➔ "Go" is a command. "and have your fun" adds another action, using the infinitive "have" to show purpose.

• Don't give your heart to anyone

  ➔ Negative imperative with bare infinitive

  ➔ "Don't" + base verb "give" forms a negative command: "Do not give your heart to anyone".

• I love you oh so much

  ➔ Simple present with intensifier "oh so"

  ➔ "I love you" is in the simple present, expressing a current feeling. "oh so" intensifies the degree of love.