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]