I'm comin' out all around the world Searchin' for a brand new beat Summer's here and the time is right For dancin' in the street For dancin' in Chicago Down to New Orleans In New York City All we need is music, sweet music There'll be music everywhere There'll be a-swingin' an' swayin' And records playin' And dancin' in the street It doesn't matter what you wear Just as long as you are there So come on, every guy and grab a girl Everywhere around the world Oh there'll be dancin' Dancin' in the street This is an invitation Across the nation A chance for folks to meet There'll be laughter, singin' And music swingin' And dancin' in the street Philadelphia, P.A. Across to Washington DC Can't forget the Music City All we need is music, sweet music There'll be music everywhere There'll be swingin' and swayin' Records playin' Dancin' in the street It doesn't matter what you wear Just as long as you are there So come on, every guy and grab a girl Everywhere around the world There'll be dancin', dancin' in the street This is an invitation Across the nation A chance for folks to meet There'll be laughter singin' and music swingin' And dancin' in the street