Already the moon dips into the sea

Already the moon dips into the sea,

My goodness, she'll jump right in;

The hour is pleasant for dancing,

and no one in love would want to miss.

Swiftly dancing round and round,

My dear ladies, come to me,

See a handsome smiling fellow

Willing to dance with every one.

While the evening star shines in the sky

And the moon glows brightly,

The most handsome with the fairest

Will dance the night away.

Jump, jump, turn and turn,

Every couple circling round,

Back and forth and over again

And return where you began.

Hold on tightly to the blonde,

Take the brunette here and there,

take the redhead for a turn,

the wallflower you better don't touch.

Hooray for dancing round and round,

I'm a king, a pasha too,

This is the greatest pleasure on earth,

And the dearest passion!