VERSE 1 (Lead)
Well the rent went up and my pay went down
Bread costs gold in a broken town
The paper says the sky’s fallin’ fast
But I learned long ago how to make joy last
CHOIR (soft, behind)
Mmm… yes we did…
Lead
The suits on the hill shake dirty hands
Promise heaven, sell us sand
But I ain’t waitin’ on a crooked crown
I found my rhythm right here on the ground
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PRE-CHORUS (Call & Response)
Lead:
Can I get a witness?
CHOIR:
Yes you can!
Lead:
When the whole world’s shak’n?
CHOIR:
Still we stand!
Lead:
When the truth’s been sold?
CHOIR:
For a dollar bill!
Lead:
What you gonna do now?
CHOIR (grinning):
Baby, dance still!
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CHORUS (Big, joyful, clapping)
I’m dancin’ through the fire 🔥
While the house falls down
Spinnin’ through the smoke
With my feet on holy ground
Yeah the world’s on the wire
And the bank’s run dry
But if this ship’s goin’ under
I’m gonna boogie ‘til I die
(Choir ad-libs: “Dance!” “Oh yes!” “Keep movin’ now!”)
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VERSE 2 (Lead)
Stocks went crash and the news went mean
Every channel sells another bad dream
They preach fear like a Sunday sin
But joy don’t need permission to come in
CHOIR:
Amen!
Lead
I got holes in my shoes, hope in my chest
A jukebox heart and a two-step left
If the lights go out and the truth gets bent
I’ll shine anyway — that’s my rent
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PRE-CHORUS 2
Lead:
When the system’s sick?
CHOIR:
Uh-huh!
Lead:
And the deal ain’t fair?
CHOIR:
No sir!
Lead:
When the suits lie smooth?
CHOIR:
Everywhere!
Lead:
What keeps you breathin’?
CHOIR (shouting):
This groove right here!
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CHORUS (Repeat, bigger)
I’m dancin’ through the fire
While the walls cave in
Laughin’ at the devil
With a trombone grin
Yeah the world’s on the wire
But my soul’s flyin’ high
If tomorrow’s borrowed trouble
Tonight, I’m alive
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BRIDGE (Half-time, preacher energy)
Lead (spoken/sung):
They can steal the gold
They can bend the law
They can sell us fear
And call it God
But they can’t take the beat in my shoe
Can’t repossess this hallelujah
CHOIR (building):
Hallelujah!
Hallelujah!
Halle—halle—lujah!
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BREAKDOWN (Call & Response, claps only)
Lead:
What you do when the money’s gone?
CHOIR:
Dance!
Lead:
What you do when the truth feels wrong?
CHOIR:
Dance!
Lead:
What you do when the roof caves in?
CHOIR:
Spin, baby, spin!
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FINAL CHORUS (Full gospel explosion)
I’m dancin’ through the fire
With a smile and a scar
If the world won’t save us
I’ll save my joy where we are
Yeah the world’s goin’ down
But I’m up on my feet
If the end’s got a rhythm
Lord, I’m stayin’ on beat
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OUTRO (Soft, swaying)
Lead:
Ain’t blind… I just ain’t broken
CHOIR:
Mmm…
Lead:
Ain’t rich… but I’m still hopin’
CHOIR:
Oh yes…
Lead & Choir (together):
When the world’s on fire
I dance…
I dance…
I dance
(Organ fades. Last handclap echoes.)
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