Mama's been tired She ain't slept in a week Baby's been cryin' All night, squeak squeak squeak Me, I'm fine! I ain't got nowhere to go Except downtown to dance that heel to toe! Daddy's been quiet He don't talk to anyone He got things to do Things never do get done Me, I'm fine! I ain't got nowhere to go Except downton to dance that heel to toe! That old heel to toe! Heel to toe! Keep on dancing that old heel to toe! Brother's no good Since his true love walked away He just stays inside And he don't come out all day Me, I'm fine! I ain't got nowhere to go Except downtown to dance that heel to toe! My sister she's a sight I catch her staring at the door She used to talk about dreams Well, she don't dream much anymore Me, I'm fine! I ain't got nowhere to go Except downtown to dance that heel to toe! That old heel to toe! Heel to toe! Keep on dancing that old heel to toe! So everybody get your coat And put those things away! We've been down so long Been lyin' forever and a day What might happen Well you never, ever know If you go downtown to dance that old heel to toe! That old heel to toe! Heel to toe! Keep on dancin' that old heel to toe! That old heel to toe! Heel to toe! Keep on dancing that old heel to toe!