It's something daring
 "The Continental"
 A way of dancing that's really ultra new
 It's very subtle
 "The Continental"
 Because it does what you want it to do
 It has a passion
 "The Continental"
 An invitation to moonlight and romance;
 It's quite the fashion
 "The Continental"

 Because you tell of your love while you dance
 Your lips whisper so tenderly
 Her eyes answer your song
 Two bodies swaying
 "The Continental"
 And you are saying just what you're thinking of":

 So keep on dancing
 "The Continental"
 For it's the song of romance and of love
 You kiss, while you're dancing,
 It's Continental, it's continental.

 You sing while you're dancing
 Your voice is gentle, and sentimental
 You'll know before the dance is through
 That you're in love with her and she's in love with you
 You'll find while you're dancing
 That there's a rhythm in your heart and soul
 A certain rhythm that you can't control
 And you will do "The Continental" all the time
 Beautiful music!  Dangerous rhythm