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Hit Song on Beaver Creek: Square Dancing with a Saquatch

 Square Dancing with a Sasquatch. Image 1 of 4

(Verse 1)
The fiddle squealed, the banjo strummed, boots stomped a dusty beat
Down at the Blue Moon Honky Tonk, two steppin' heels did meet
Ida Mae, a gal with fire in her eyes and honeysuckle smile
Twirled by Billy Bob, a grin wider than the Mississippi Nile

(Chorus)
But tonight, ain't yer usual barn dance, ain't yer typical hootenanny
There's whispers 'round the punch bowl, of a creature tall and hairy
A Sasquatch from the mountains, drawn by the pickin' and the singin'
Gonna do-si-do and sashay, boots a-stompin' and timbers a-ringin'

(Verse 2)
The music quickened, a footstompin' jig, the floorboards creaked and swayed
Ida Mae's laugh rang out like tinklin' bells, as Billy Bob twirled her away
But then the door swung open slow, a shadow filled the frame
A hulkin' figure, fur and beard, with eyes like cinders aflame

(Chorus)
Honky Tonk Hootenanny turned to ruckus and surprise
The Sasquatch shuffled to the beat, with twinkle in his big brown eyes
He lumbered to Ida Mae, hat tipped low, a shy and gentle grin
She took his hand, no fear at all, and the hootenanny started again

(Bridge)
The music soared, a joyous blend of laughter, twang, and roar
The Sasquatch spun Ida Mae, his steps lighter than before
The townsfolk stomped and hollered, fear turned to pure delight
As the creature from the mountains danced beneath the pale moonlight

(Chorus)
Honky Tonk Hootenanny, etched in legend and lore
The night the Sasquatch joined the fun, and bootscooted on the floor
Ida Mae and her furry friend, a sight to see, they say
Square dancin' with a Sasquatch, 'til the break of dawn's first ray

(Outro)
So next time you're in Bluefield, when the fiddle starts to cry
Remember the night the Sasquatch came, and danced beneath the sky
Honky Tonk Hootenanny, a memory warm and true
The night the mountains met the music, and dreams all danced anew

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