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INTRO: F#  B  F# (Hand-clapping throughout.)

#1.
 F# 
Oh, clap your hands, clap your hands.
                           B 
Oh, clap your hands if you can.
                              C# 
You've got the rhythm in your feet,

now clap your hands to get the beat.
                           F#    B  F# 
Clap your hands, clap your hands.

#2.
 F# 
You've danced the Bop and done the Stroll.
                          B 
The Conga-Rock is getting old.
                                      C# 
Now clap your hands right through the dance,

the beat will put you in a trance.
                           F#  B  F# 
Clap your hands, clap your hands.


INTERLUDE: F#  B C#.. F#  B  F# 

#3.
 F# 
Now gather 'round and listen close.
                              B 
This is the dance that is the most.
                           C# 
Oh, face-to-face you gotta stand,

and get the big beat from the band.
                           F#    B  F# 
Clap your hands, clap your hands.


INTERLUDE: F#  B C#.. F#  B  F# 

#4.
 F# 
You've got the beat, you're in the groove.
                                 B 
Now grab your chick and start to move.
                           C# 
This isn't just-a rock 'n' roll,

this is a dance for young and old.
                           F#   B  F# ( F#//  F  F# )
Clap your hands, clap your hands.


(SPOKEN:Don't go 'way.)

#5.
 F# 
Let's get together once again.
                          B 
This is the way to make a friend.
                           C# 
Oh, if you're ever feelin' blue,

this is advice I give to you.
 C#                         F#    B  F#  F  F# 
Clap your hands, clap your hands.