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[Verse] Five years old on the tops of my shoes Kitchen radio, nothing to lose You couldn't reach the stove back then Now you're reaching right past me — and that's the plan [Chorus] Josie, throw that handkerchief in the air (in the air) The whole brass band came just to get you there I'll walk you to him, then I'll set you free (set you free) Dance, Josie, dance — you were never mine to keep [Verse] First wedding you ever went to, you were six Kicked off your shoes, danced till the band quit Said "Daddy, when it's mine, let's do it loud" So here's the loudest band I ever found [Chorus] Josie, throw that handkerchief in the air (in the air) The whole brass band came just to get you there I'll walk you to him, then I'll set you free (set you free) Dance, Josie, dance — you were never mine to keep [Bridge] (mmm... oh Josie) I taught you every step I had Turns out you taught me back — how to love a thing and let it pass [Final Chorus] Josie, throw that handkerchief in the air (in the air) The whole brass band came just to get you there I'll let go of your hand, but I'll keep the beat (keep the beat) Dance, Josie, dance — you were never mine to keep [Outro] (go, Josie, go) (ba-da-da-da-dum) Dance, Josie... dance
