I met a wise man on a mountaintop And then I asked him What's the secret, pop? The people down below, we all wanna know How to play the game of life before we got to go He looked at me and said I've pondered long Listening to mother's natures song And let me tell you, son Life ain't just for fun But if you want to have a ball Here's how you get it done You got to swing what You got to save you soul Swing what you got before it gets old When troubles get around Don't stop to frown Just put on your dancing shoes And dance step outta' town The world is full of music, don't you know? Not just what is just on your radio So here's my answer, boy For everlasting joy Just swing what you got to save your soul You got to, you got to You got to, you got to You got to, you got to You got to, you got to You got to, you got to You got to You got to scream! Swing what you got to save your soul Swing what got before it gets old When troubles get around Don't stop to frown Just put on your dancing shoes And dance step outta' town The world is full of music, don't you know? Not what is just on your radio So every gal and gate Come on, lets celebrate And swing what you got to save your soul Swing what you got to save your soul