Rita was sixteen years, hazel eyes and chestnut hair.
She made the Woolworth counter shine.
Eddie was a sweet romancer and a darn good dancer.
They'd waltz the aisles of the five and dime
(chorus)
They'd sing, "Dance a little closer to me, dance a little closer now,
Dance a little closer tonight.
Dance a little closer to me; it's closing time
And love's on sale tonight at this five and dime."
Eddie played the steel guitar and his mama cried 'cause he played in bars
And kept young Rita out late at night.
So, they married up in Abilene, lost a child in Tennessee.
Still, that love survived.
(repeat chorus)
One of the boys in Eddie's band took a shine to Rita's hand,
so, Eddie ran off with the bass man's wife.
Oh, but he was back by June singin' a different tune
And sportin' Miss Rita back by his side.
(repeat chorus){He sang}
Eddie travelled with the bar room bands till arthritis took his hands;
now he sells insurance on the side.
Rita's got a house to keep, dimestore novels and a love so sweet.
They dance to the radio late at night
(repeat chorus)
(repeat 1st verse)
They'd waltz the aisles of the five and dime
They'd waltz the aisles of the five and dime
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