I'm not a fashion and I ain't no swell
But how can I hold you
When I'm twistin' over there
Now let's try a waltzin' rhythm beat
So I can hold you in my arms
And kiss your cheek

Now ain't that better baby
Ain't that better baby
Than twistin' way over there

I was doin' the cha-cha-cha and the shimmy too
And all of the time
I wasn't even close to you
And now let's try a waltzin' rhythm beat
So that I can whisper that I love you
From your head to your feet

Now ain't that better baby
Ain't that better baby
Than twistin' way over there

Yeah, mama and papa had a big evenin' out
When they were waltzin' around and about
Papa never let her out of his sight
He kept his two arms wrapped around her tight

Stay in my arms until this dance is through
Pay no attention
To the kids that look at you
And then let's try a waltzin' rhythm beat
And then discover that's the coolest way
For lovers to meet

Now ain't that better baby
Ain't that better baby
Than dancin' way over there

Yeah
Ain't that better?

I told you mama and papa had a big evenin' out
When they were waltzin' around and about
Papa never let her out of his sight
He kept his arms wrapped around her tight

Stay in my arms until this dance is through
Pay no attention
To the kids that look at you
And then let's try a waltzin' rhythm beat
And then discover that's the coolest way
For lovers to meet

Now ain't that better baby
Ain't that better baby
Than dancin' way over there

Ain't that better baby
Ain't that better baby
Than twistin' way over there

Ain't that better baby
Ain't that better baby