Story Behind The Song

Inspired by a wedding reception in a small Michigan town.

Song Description

Inspired by a wedding reception in a small Michigan town, it tells the story of the celebration and the spark of courtship by two youngsters.

Lyrics

At a small town affair, Uncle Frank is always there
laughing 'till the tears fall from his eyes.
dancing to a mystery tune, in celebration of the moon
you know it must be shining full tonight.
to n-i-i-i-i-ght

Here comes Sally and cousin Sue, you know they both know what to do,
when uncle Charlie starts to spin a tale,
grab his corn cob run like hell, through the maze and through the dell,
laughing 'till the tears fall from their eyes.
Surpr-i-i-i-i-ze HEY!
Lead break
At the barn dance things get hot, Kate puts Wiliam on the spot,
do you love me do you love me not?
Billie answers with a wink, Katy doesn't need to think,
the answer is the love light in his eyes.
his e-y-y-y-y-es HEY!
Lead break
At a small town affair, everyone is always there, dancing and a celebratin' life
there goes Billy and cousin Kate, running through the garden gate,
beamin' with the love light in their eyes.
their e-y-y-y-y-es HEY!