Beresford Hammond (b.August 28,1955 Annotto Bay,St.Mary, Jamaica) has only really risen to become popular in the 'digital' age of Reggae, although his career stretches back to the 1970's. Considered by many to be one of Jamaica's finest contemporary vocalists, his best work has generally been captured on the 'Penthouse' and 'Xterminator' labels as well as his own 'Harmony House' imprint. The singer with his distictive 'Bourbon on the rocks' vocal style remains active today both recording and producing.
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...WHAT ONE DANCE CAN DO... by Beres Hammond ---------------------------.................
*from 'Make a Song' (1985)*
Intro:
CF I'd like to tell you a story, C About what one dance can do, one dance can do, F One dance can do, a listen up;
Verse 1:
CF After one dance on the floor, CF She came back, wanting for more, for more. CF And I don't know what it is, that I've got, CF But she whispered it was so nice, so nice.
Chorus 1:
CDm But her man is sitting across the way, CDm And he can hear the things I'd say. CDm Now he watches from the corner of his eyes, CF So a move like this would be so unwise. GFCC7 Ooh, ooh he's standing in my way, FCC7F Standing in my way, hey, yeah, yeah.
Verse 2:
CF You could see she was more than ready, CF To make the move with me, any time. CF Not even thinking of the consequences, now, now, now.
Chorus 2:
CDm So I had to think quickly, CDm 'Cos her man; his face was looking, oh so mean; CDm As if any time, he could create a scene. CF So, gently I pushed her away, GFCC7 Ooh, ooh, he wants to spoil the play. FCC7 He's standing in my way, hey, yeah, FCC7 He's standing in my way, yeah. FC Woo-ooh, ooh.
Interlude:
CF (x2)
Verse 3:
CF Now I understand how he feels, CF But I wish he'd give me a little room. CF I know he's got himself a raw deal, CF But I'd like to leave with this lady, soon.
Chorus 3:
CDm I didn't mean to be so unkind, CDm I had move into the one, who was looking fine. CDm Big Spender, he was; had to have his own way, CF I thought he'd leave, but he stayed, GFCC7 Oh, ooh, still standing in my way... FCC7 Standing in my way yeah, yeah, FC Standing in my way, hey. FCC7 Ooh, ooh, standing in my way, hey, FCC7 Standing, standing in my way, hey. FCC7 That's what one dance can do, (standing in my way), FCC7 One dance can do, (standing in my way, hey).