The Dancer by Curved Air Lyrics

I've been a dancer since I was young
I've had my chances and I've won every one
Now I dance the night away
Smiling while the music plays, playing my song

But there's one boy that I long for
Who's a long ride on the train away
Always tugging at my sleeve saying
"Mama, please don't go again, oh no."

Day after day, I watch as you play
Touchin' my heart, make me want to stay
Soon it's time to go away
Mama dance and people pay, playing their song

But there's one boy that I long for
When I go upon the train away
While I'm dancing I can feel him
"Mama, please don't go again
Mama, please don't go again, oh no no."
Little one, please understand, I'm earnin' a living for you
And when you grow to be a man, you'll see I've done what I could do

I like to be with you, yes I do
Do you like dancing, can you sing too?
I bought you a toy guitar
I come home and hear you are playing a song

But it's so hard for me to leave you
To go back on the train away
When you're cryin' as I'm leavin'
"Mama, please don't go again
Mama, please don't go again
Mama, please don't go again
Mama, please don't go again, oh no no."