Rita was sixteen years, hazel eyes and chestnut hair
She made the Woolworth counter shine
And Eddie was a sweet romancer and a darn good dancer
And they'd waltz the aisles of the five and dime
Eddie played the steel guitar and his mama cried 'cuz he played in the bars
Cause they'd sing, Dance a little closer to me
Dance a little closer now
Dance a little closer tonight
Dance a little closer to me cause it's closing time
And love's on sale tonight at this five and dime
One of the boys in Eddie's band took a shine to Rita's hands