'Bout nearly twenty years ago I heard this thing called rock'n'roll It hit me right between the eyes It left me almost paralyzed I bought me records by the score And even then I wanted more I taught myself to reel and jive I sure did get it organized I can jive, I can jive I can jive, I can jive I can jive, I can jive I can jive, I can jive I practised every single day And soon to everyone's display I left that mirror on the wall And tried my luck at the town dance hall Those chicks just couldn't believe their eyes I'm sure I heard a million sighs I must have danced with every girl Who needs'a diamond rings and pearls I can jive, I can jive I can jive, I can jive I can jive, I can jive I can jive, I can jive I can jive, I can jive I can jive, I can jive I can jive, I can jive I can jive, I can jive