cassandra wilson
polka dots and moonbeams
A country dance was being held in a garden I felt a bump and heard an "oh, beg your pardon," Suddenly I saw polka dots and moonbeams All around a pug-nosed dream  the music started and was I the perplexed one I held my breath and said "may I have the next one?" In my frightened arms, polka dots and moonbeams Sparkled on a pug-nosed dream  there were questions in the eyes of other dancers As we floated over the floor There were questions, but my heart knew all the answers And perhaps a few things more  now in a cottage built of lilacs and laughter I know the meaning of the words "ever after" And I'll always see polka dots and moonbeams When I kiss that pug-nosed dream