She stands in her room,
she looks in the mirror
tries the gown on
This one is special,
the one she picked out
for the senior prom
But there won't be a boy
on her arm taking her out
to dance
Her ticket is one in a
million and she's takin'
the chance
Waltz her around the floor, Marie
You're dancing for all that you believe
The judge says your presence
won't harm all the others
Who stand on the sidelines to see
So waltz her around the floor, oh, Marie
Two young women companions
took their case from Salinas
High School to court
Related their story
and waited for the judge's
report
He said "This ticket's for couples,
and as far as I can see
a couple's two people
and we don't check ID,
so, go on to your dance,
let the school deal with me
Take her on out, Marie"
Waltz her around the floor, Marie
You're dancing for all that you believe
The judge says your presence
won't harm all the others
Who stand on the sidelines to see
So waltz her around the floor, oh, Marie
The crepe paper's hung,
the music's begun
the crowd's coming in
Two women walk
arm-in-arm down the path
to the gym
And they walk through the door
just as proud as can be
Steph in a gown
and a tux on Marie
and they both wear orchids
and they know they'll each lead
Steppin' out, Stephanie and Marie
Waltz her around the floor, Marie
You're dancing for all that you can be
The judge says your presence
won't harm all the others
Who stand on the sidelines to see
So waltz her around and around and around
Yes, waltz her around and around and around
You'll win all the dance contests, take her on down, Marie
recording: Laura Berkson [Queer Music Heritage]
recording: Hollie Near & Ronnie Gilbert [Queer Music Heritage]
notes: Gay & Lesbian Prom Songs [Queer Music Heritage]