In old Transylvania when I was a lad

Our castle was poor but we never were sad

We learned to be happy

Wed dance round the hall

And learning to count was the key to it all

By counting each count I knew just where to start

And one special step has stayed close to my heart



One two three, spread out the cape

One two three, twirl round the floor

One two three, left foot you swing

One two three, then start to sing

One two three, loud as you please

One two three, counting with ease

One two three, doing the batty bat

Batty batty bat batty bat batty bat batty bat

One two three count

Batty batty bat batty bat batty bat batty bat

Wont you dance with me doing the batty bat



So now in my own castle I can enjoy

This wonderful dance that I learned as a boy

I see just how wise was my whole family

They taught me to count and so now look at me

Im counting and dancing and I swear that its true

If you do the same you will be happy too



One two three, spread out the cape

One two three, twirl round the floor

One two three, left foot you swing

One two three, then start to sing

One two three, loud as you please

One two three, counting with ease

One two three, doing the batty bat

Batty batty bat batty bat batty bat batty bat

One two three count

Batty batty bat batty bat batty bat batty bat

Wont you dance with me doing the batty bat