He never had given much thought to dancing
But she gave a lot of thought to being asked
Well, he'd never been good, coming right on out and asking
And she'd never been given the chance

Something moved him 'cross that old gym floor ehen fear was holding fast
And to his surprise the words came at last

And she said 'yes' to his half hearted request
And they held on for dear life 'til the last song played
They won't let go, it's beyond their control
They lit a flame with the match God had made when she said 'yes'

From that night on the fire was burning
And they sure did shine in its light
And he knew as long as this old world kept turning
He wanted her by his side

So with a ring and a nervous smile and some lines that he'd rehearsed
He said the sweetest words that she'd ever heard

And she said 'yes' to his whole hearted request
And they hold on for dear life 'til the last stars fade
No, they won't let go, it's beyond their control
They lit a flame with the match God had made when she said 'yes'
They lit a flame with the match God had made when she said 'yes'