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Bar Mitzvah Waltz

from Mazel by Shelley Posen

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© 2017 Shelley Posen WELL DONE MUSIC BMI

lyrics

I was only thirteen but I still can recall
Dancing the bar mitzvah waltz
In a custom-made suit that was soon much too small
Dancing the bar mitzvah waltz
My whole class was there and no one had a date
We chose random partners and left things to fate
When the sweet table beckoned, we each filled our plate
Dancing the bar mitzvah waltz.

The band started playing, and soon all began
Dancing the bar mitzvah waltz
Except Uncle Alec and Joe from Poznan
Dancing the bar mitzvah waltz
They argued in Yiddish for half of the night
One from the left side and one from the right
Till they reached an entente, ordered schnapps, and got tight
Dancing the bar mitzvah waltz.

My bobie and zeyda kept time one-two-three
Dancing the bar mitzvah waltz
Mother and Dad tripped the light so carefree
Dancing the bar mitzvah waltz
Even the rabbi was out on the floor
He and the rebbetzin sure knew the score
They called “Mazel tov!” then sashayed out the door
Dancing the bar mitzvah waltz.

We cha-cha’d and hora’d, we circled and swayed
Dancing the bar mitzvah waltz
But no matter what music the orchestra played
We were dancing the bar mitzvah waltz
There were blessings and speeches and even some tears
But I think I can say after all of these years
The music still echoes so sweet in my ears
Dancing the bar mitzvah waltz.

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from Mazel, released November 14, 2022
piano: John Sheard bass: Dennis Pendrith guitar: Steve Briggs percussion: Al Cross violin: Mika Posen

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Shelley Posen Ottawa, Ontario

SHELLEY POSEN is a Canadian songwriter and performer of his own and traditional songs. He writes in many styles and on many subjects. His songs are widely recognized for their wit, craftsmanship, and the profound effect many seem to have on listeners.

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