Papa said don't go to discos

Mama said don't play with boys

Sister said stop all romancing

Brother said stop all your noise



Breakaway ha, ha breakaway

Breakaway ha, ha breakaway



Papa said ain't working harder

Better stay and work through the night

Come over here and sit in my lap now

You might get a rise if you do what is right



Breakaway ha, ha breakaway

Breakaway ha, ha breakaway



Got to tear off your chains

Pull up your roots

Pack up your money

And put on back your boots and breakaway



Breakaway ha, ha breakaway

Breakaway ha, ha breakaway



Stand up boy, down at the disco

Say I like you, will you dance on with me

Say I love you, you're the girl I've been wanting

Maybe some day you can marry me



Breakaway ha, ha breakaway

Breakaway ha, ha breakaway



Got to tear off your chains