Her name was Lola, she was a showgirl
With yellow feathers in her hair and a dress cut down to there
She would meringue and do the cha-cha
And while she tried to be a star, Tony always tended bar
Across a crowded floor, they worked from 8 till 4
They were young and they had each other
Who could ask for more?

At the Copa (CO!), Copacabana (Copacabana)
The hottest spot north of Havana (here)
At the Copa (CO!), Copacabana
Music and passion were always the fashion
At the Copa, they fell in love

(Copa Copacabana)

His name was Rico, he wore a diamond
He was escorted to his chair, he saw Lola dancin' there
And when she finished, he called her over
But Rico went a bit too far, Tony sailed across the bar
And then the punches flew and chairs were smashed in two
There was blood and a single gun shot
But just who shot who?

At the Copa (CO!), Copacabana (Copacabana)
The hottest spot north of Havana (here)
At the Copa (CO!), Copacabana
Music and passion were always the fashion
At the Copa, she lost her love

(Copa Copacabana)
(Copa Copacabana) (Copacabana, ahh ahh ahh ahh)
(Ahh ahh ahh ahh Copa Copacabana)
(Like in Havana, have a banana)
(Music and passion, always the fash--shun)

Her name is Lola, she was a showgirl
But that was 30 years ago, when they used to have a show
Now it's a disco, but not for Lola
Still in the dress she used to wear, faded feathers in her hair
She sits there so refined, and drinks herself half-blind
She lost her youth and she lost her Tony
Now she's lost her mind!

At the Copa (CO!), Copacabana (Copacabana)
The hottest spot north of Havana (here)
At the Copa (CO!), Copacabana
Music and passion were always the fashion
At the Copa, don't fall in love

(Copa) don't fall in love
Copacabana
Copacabana



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Track duration: 03:57

"Copacabana (At the Copa)" as written by Barry Manilow, Bruce H. Sussman, Jack A. Feldman

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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  • +1
    General Comment:"Her name is Lola, she was a showgirl
    But that was 30 years ago, when they used to have a show
    Now it's a disco, but not for Lola
    Still in the dress she used to wear, faded feathers in her hair
    She sits there so refined, and drinks herself half-blind
    She lost her youth and she lost her Tony
    Now she's lost her mind!"

    Reminds me of Miss Havisham, that character from "Great Expectations," who was deserted on her wedding day and couldn't ever move on.
    Flag lyricalONEon July 03, 2012   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:We are playing this song for marching band this year. I love this song ! Its sooo goooood. And I love the lyricsss. (;
    Flag pastywhiteprincesson June 05, 2012   Link
  • +2
    My Opinion:Please guys don't make your mind a mess. All that story is about Cuba before 1959 and yes, were a very complicated times in Havana and there are many stories like this and worst. The Mafia dominated all entertainment business and did whatever they wanted, thanks to the indulgence of the government on turn. At this moment (and after 1959) the entertainment business is already gone, there is no Lolas and Tonys or mob guys .
    Flag sakirielmalayoon November 07, 2011   Link
  • -1
    General Comment:This song is a Marxist indictment of the power of the upper class that hints at the perpective of Che Guevara and refers indirectly to the Cuban revolution. It speaks to inequality and depicts the arbitrary excesses of the wealthy at the expense of common people. To drive the point home, the wealthy thug is named 'Rico,' meaning 'rich.' The reference to Havana is a comparison of the decadence of a mob-owned New York club to pre-revolutionary Cuba with it's exploitation, lawlessness, greed and graft.
    Flag juliankeyneson April 16, 2010   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:this song, to me, makes me reflect on the important things in life....like how Barry Manilow like to touch little boys.
    DOUCHEWAFFLES.
    Flagged tedtheheadon July 15, 2008   Link
  • -3
    General Comment:GAY!!! just like Barry!
    Flagged oh_my_lanternon July 06, 2007   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:The hottest spot north of Havana

    Is this supposed to be a joke?
    Flag Schandion September 03, 2005   Link
  • +2
    General Comment:So awesome...but so depressing. "Don't fall in love." Ain't that the truth.
    Flag AROTUon May 29, 2004   Link
  • +2
    General Comment:Soap opera in a can!
    Flag Compuwiz19on March 13, 2003   Link
  • +1
    General Comment:This song is so interesting...and you can just picture it all in your mind so well, too.
    Flag thinkitbeiton June 30, 2002   Link

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