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About the song: 

“Touch Me When We’re Dancing” is a song written by Terry Skinner, J.L. Wallace, and Ken Bell. It was originally recorded by American country singer Johnny Duncan in 1979, but it became a bigger hit when it was covered by The Carpenters in 1981. The Carpenters’ version of the song was released as the second single from their album Made in America. It reached number one on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and number ten on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song is about a couple who are in love and enjoy dancing together. The lyrics describe the feeling of closeness and intimacy that comes from dancing with someone you love. The song has a soft, romantic melody and features Karen Carpenter’s beautiful vocals. “Touch Me When We’re Dancing” is a classic love song that continues to be enjoyed by people of all ages.

Here are some additional details about the song:

  • The song was written in the key of A major and has a tempo of 120 beats per minute.
  • The song’s instrumentation includes piano, drums, bass guitar, acoustic guitar, and electric guitar.
  • The song was produced by Richard Carpenter.
  • The song’s music video features The Carpenters performing the song in a variety of settings, including a dance club, a beach, and a forest.
  • The song has been covered by many artists, including Dolly Parton, Olivia Newton-John, and Kenny Rogers.

“Touch Me When We’re Dancing” is a beautiful and romantic song that is sure to put a smile on your face. If you’re looking for a song to dance to with your loved one, this is the perfect choice.

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Lyrics: Touch Me When We’re Dancing

Play us a song we can slow dance on
We want to hold each other
Play us a groove so we hardly move
Just let our hearts beat together
Oh, baby, ’cause it feel so good
When we’re close like this
Whisper in my ear and let me steal a kiss[Chorus:]
Come on and touch me
When we’re dancing
You know you’ve got that loving touch
Touch me when we’re dancing
I want to feel you when I’m falling in loveTonight’s the night and it feels so right
My heart is saying it to me
You’re the one I’ve waited for so long
So let your love flow through me
Oh, baby, ’cause it feels so good
Just to be this close
You’ve got me up so high
I could fly coast to coast[Repeat Chorus]