Fats Waller

~~~~♫♫♫ ~~~~ 1’24 A little bit independent in your walk A little bit independent in your talk There's nothing like you in Paris or New York You're awfully easy on the eyes A little bit independent when we dance A little bit independent toward romance A bit o...

A-Tisket A-Tasket A green and yellow basket I bought a basket for my mommie On the way I dropped it I dropped it, I dropped it Yes on the way I dropped it A little girlie picked it up And took it to the market She was truckin' on down the Avenue without a sin...

Now won't you listen honey, while I say, How could you tell me that you're goin' away? Don't say that we must part, Don't break your baby's heart You know I've loved you for these many years, Loved you night and day, Oh! honey baby, can't you see my tear...

No one to talk with. All by myself. No one to walk with, But I'm happy On the shelf. Ain't misbehavin', I'm savin' my love for you. I know for certain The one I love. I'm through with flirtin', It's you that I'm thinkin' of. Ain't misbehavin'. I'm savin' my l...

Chillun', listen here to me This is my philosophy To see me through the day To scare my cares away All God's Chillun Got Rhythm All God's Chillun got swing Maybe haven't got money Maybe haven't got shoes All God's Chillun Got Rhythm For to push away the blues...

All my life, I've been waiting for you, My wonderful one, I've begun, Living, All my life. All my love, Has been waiting for you, My life is sublime, Now that I'm, Giving, All my love. You seem so lovely, So far above me, I'm almost afraid to go ga-ga, But I...

A man works hard then comes on home, Expects to find stew with that fine ham bone. He opens the door, then start to lookin', Says, Woman, what's this stuff you're cookin'? All that meat and no potatoes Just ain't right, like green tomatoes. Here I'm waiting,...

Oh believe it, beloved, because it's true, You're all that I want you to be. You're a darling adorable devil to Love someone who looks like me! First it was your eyes, Then it's hard to credit, Lips that please, take care; Then there was a gentle murmu...

She was as cool as could be, Though I said hello to her twice; Now I can take her to tea, Looks like I'm breakin' the ice! I call around every day, And her people treat me so nice! They seem to think I'm okay, Looks like I'm breakin' the ice! Bit by...

Cross patch how can anyone be so cross Won't you tumble off your high horse You know you love to be loved Cross patch, if you feel the wind change, they say It will make your face stay that way And then you'll never be loved Cultivate a smile sweet and sunny Y...

Carolina Gave me Dinah; I'm the proudest one Beneath the Dixie sun. News is spreadin' 'Bout our weddin'; I hear church bells ringin', Here's the song my heart keeps singin': Dinah, Is there anyone finer In the state of Carolina? If there is and yo...

"Oh what's de matter wid you?) "Oh man, everything's wrong! My old lady's done run off with the ice man!". "What?". "That's it, my daughter's run off with the undertaker! And I ain't got a dime, ain't got nobody to bury me!". "Son, don't let it bothe...

I want to tell you a story from way back Truck on down and dig me, Jack There's Big Moe (Hoolee-adda-dah-dah) Little Moe (Hoolee-adda-dah-dah) Four-Eyed Moe (Hoolee-adda-dah-dah) No Moe (Hoolee-adda-dah-dah) Look at brother, look at brother, look at brother Ea...

This is the G. I. Jive Man alive It starts with the bugler blowin' reveille over your bed when you arrive Jack, that's the G. I. Jive Roodley-toot Jump in your suit Make a salute Boot After you wash and dress More or less You go get your breakfast in a beaut...

Hold tight hold tight hold tight hold tight Foo-ra-de-ack-a-sa-ki Want some seafood Mama Shrimpers and rice they're very nice Hold tight hold tight hold tight hold tight Foo-ra-de-ack-a-sa-ki Want some seafood Mama Steamers and sauce and then of course I like...

Every honey bee fills with jealousy, when they see you out with me. Goodness knows You're my honeysuckle rose When you're passin' by flowers droop and sigh, and I know the reason why. Goodness knows You're my honeysuckle rose Don't buy sugar, You just have...

I could cry salty tears Where have I been all these years? Little wow, tell me now How long has this been goin' on? There were chills up my spine And some thrills I can't define Listen sweet, I repeat How long has this been goin' on? Oh, I feel that...

I got rhythm....I got music....I got my gal Who can ask for anything more I got daisies....In green pastures....I got my gal Who could ask for anything more Old man trouble....I don't mind him. You won't find him.... 'round my door I got starlight...I got swee...

I love to whistle cause it makes me merry Makes me feel very (whistle) I love to yodel ev'rywhere I go Yo-da-ley-ee, yo-da-lay-ee-oh Early to bed, early to rise Makes you healthy, wealthy, and wise But I found out, I know it's true A whistle does much more for...

Why do you go on pretending You know you want to be free Darling, you know I'll let you go You'd do the same for me I understand And darling, you are not to blame If when we kiss it's not the same I understand It's not your fault because your heart has change...

I'll be glad when you're dead, you rascal, you I'll be glad when you're dead, you rascal, you When you're dead in your grave No more women will you crave I'll be glad when you're dead, you rascal, you I trust you in my home, you rascal, you I trust you in my...

I'll never smile again Until I smile at you I'll never laugh again What good would it do? For tears would fill my eyes My heart would realize That our romance is through I'll never love again I'm so in love with you I'll never thrill again To somebody new Wit...

I'm walking on air For I left all my blue days behind I've learned how And there's love, really love, on my mind I'm the world's most happy creature Tell me What can worry be? I'm crazy 'bout my baby Baby is crazy 'bout me Mr. Cupid was our teacher That's th...

My goodness, I feel so evanescent today, Oh I gotta tell you about it, oh, mercy, I'm crazy 'bout my baby, listen a-here: I'm walking, walking on air For I've left all my blue days behind me I've learned how to care (yes, yes!) And there's love, really...

I'm gonna sit right down and write myself a letter And make believe it came from you I'm gonna write words, oh, so sweet They're gonna knock me off my feet A lot of kisses on the bottom I'll be glad I've got 'em I'm gonna smile and say "I hope you're...

I'm sorry, dear, so sorry, dear I'm sorry I made you cry! Won't you forget, won't you forgive? Don't let us say goodbye! One little word, one little smile One little kiss, won't you try? It breaks my heart to hear you sigh I'm sorry I made you cry! I'm sorry,...

Be sure it's true when you say "I love you" It's a sin to tell a lie Millions of heart have been broken Just because these words were spoken I love you, yes I do, I love you If you break my heart I'll die So be sure it's true when you say "I love you" It's a...

Jeepers creepers, where'd you get them peepers? Jeepers creepers, where'd you get those eyes? Gosh, oh, get up; how'd they get so lit up? Gosh, oh, gee, oh, how'd they get that size? Golly gee, when you turn them heaters on Woe is me, got to put my cheaters o...

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Don't even go to a movie show If you're not by my side, I stay home by my radio, But I'm satisfied! All my flirtin' days are gone, On the level from now on! Don't go for any excitement now, Books are my best company. All my opinions have changed somehow, Old-...

Let's sing again Let music in your heart But you must do your part Let's sing again, yeah, haaa ... I'm happy when Somebody sings to me A simple melody Let's sing again, yes, yes Without a song to sing What has man to cling to I wouldn't mean a thing, no, no,...

Little curly hair in a high chair, What's your order for today? Little curly hair in a high chair, I'll do anything you say. When you're near the room seems to brighten The sun comes streaming through you're eyes, You're the reason they still keep writin', All...

Look down, look down that lonesome road Before you travel on. Look down, look down that lonesome road Before you travel on. Look up, look up and greet your maker, For Gabriel blows his horn. Weary, totin' such a load, Travelin' down that lonesome road, Look...

Love me or leave me and let me be lonely You won't believe me that I love you only I'd rather be lonely than happy with somebody else You might find the night time the right time for kissing But night time is my time for just reminiscing Regretting instead of...

~~~♫♫♫ ~~~ Gotta get my old tuxedo pressed, Gotta sew a button on my vest, 'Cause tonight I've gotta look my best, Lulu's back in town. Gotta get a half a buck somewhere, Gotta shine my shoes and slick my hair, Gotta get myself a boutonniere, Lulu's back in...

Walked with no one and talked with no one And I had nothing but shadows Then one morning you passed And I brightened at last Now I greet the day and complete the day With the sun in my heart All my worry blew away When you taught me how to say Grab your coat...

Though my position is of low degree, And all the others, they look down on me, I'll go smiling through, That's if I have you! I am the happiest of troubadours, Thinkin' of you, baby, while I'm massaging those floors. At my leisure time, I made up this...

Romance and rhythm, Romance and rhythm, Taught me to sparkle anew, Brought me remarkable you, sweetheart. Rhythm and romance, Romance and rhythm, An inconceivable pair, That gave our budding affair it's start. The stars gleam, The moon beams, The skies seem to...

"I'm the Sheik of Araby, Your love belongs to me. At night when you're asleep Into your tent I'll creep. The stars that shine above, Will light our way to love. You'll rule this land with me; 

'Cause my hair is curly Just because my teeth are pearly Just because I always wear a smile Like to dress up in the latest style 'Cause I'm glad I'm livin' I take these troubles all with a smile Just because my color's shady That's the difference, maybe, why...

Ah, sing an old-fashioned song To a young sophisticated lady Silver threads among the gold The sweetest story ever told Sing an old-fashioned song To a young sophisticated lady You can win her once you start Like your Dad won your Mother's heart Travel on, yea...

Smarty, though I'm not quite as smart as you I can teach you a thing or two Smarty Smarty, don't you know you should hold me tight Can't you tell when you're making it right Smarty, yes! Oo, you think you know ev'ry star up above Hmmm, that's all you know ab...

There's a saying old says that love is blind Still were often told, seek and ye shall find So I'm going to seek a certain lad I've had in mind Looking everywhere, haven't found him yet Hes the big affair I cannot forget Only man I ever think of with regret I'...

I'll polish the leaves, make them green again Shake out the trees, change the scene again Spring cleaning – gettin' ready for love I'll sweep out the nook down in lover's lane Turn on the brook, make it run again Spring cleaning – getting ready for love...

And now the purple dusk of twilight time Steals across the meadows of my heart High up in the sky the little stars climb Always reminding me that we're apart You wander down the lane and far away Leaving me a song that will not die Love is now the stardust of...

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Sweet and slow, rock-a-bye me to and fro' When the lights are burning low, honey take your time Sweet and slow, we ain't got no place to go We ain't going to Buffalo No, no, honey take your time Oh, slow down baby You heard of how the turtle and the rabbit ran...

Every little star above knows the one I love Sweet Sue, just you And the moon up high knows the reason why Sweet Sue, it's you No one else, it seems, ever shares my dreams And without you, dear, I don't know what I'd do In this heart of mine you live all the...

Take it easy, be a sport Just remember life is short If you've got to take it Take it easy Never hurry to a date Eat your supper; let 'em wait Don't get indegestion Take it easy Go stick your chest out And rest out Of doors in the sun Lay off You'll pay off In...

Last night I started out happy Last night my heart was so gay Last night I found myself dancing In my favorite cabaret You were completely forgotten Just an affair of the past Then suddenly something happened to me And I found my heart beating, oh, so fast I...

You look at me and wonder, you look at me and doubt, Darling your eyes are asking, "Will the flame burn out?" Well, no one is sure of sun shine, no one is sure of dawn, But I am sure my love will live on and on. I'll be tired of you when stars are tired of gle...

Where's that tiger! Where's that tiger! Where's that tiger! Where's that tiger! Hold that tiger! Hold that tiger ! Hold that tiger! Choke him, poke him, kick him and soak him! Where's that tiger? Where's that tiger? Where oh where can he be? Low or highbrow,...

We had to have something new, A dance to do, Up here in Harlem, So, everyone start Truckin'. As soon as the news got 'round, The folks downtown, Came up to Harlem, Saw everybody Truckin'. It didn't take long Before the high-hats were doing it, 'Park Avenuing...

Here we are Out of cigarettes Holding hands and yawning Look how late it gets Two sleepy people by dawn's early light And too much in love to say goodnight Here we are In the cozy chair Picking on a wishbone From the frigidaire Two sleepy people with nothing...

I'd work for you, I'd even slave for you I'd be a beggar or a knave for you (whatever that is) And if that isn't love, it'll have to do Until the real thing comes along I'd gladly move the earth for you To prove my love, dear, and its worth for you If that is...

(spoken) Hi there! Here comes the west wind Yeah West wind Climbing over land and sea Oooooo-oooooo Find my wandering one for me West wind Whisper to her tenderly Oooooo-oooooo Of the love that used to me She has gone to find adventure Restless feet must roam...

(Scatting) Whose honey are you Whose tea do you sweeten Whose sugar and spice And everything nice Depend upon you Whose honey are you Whose dream are you completin' Who goes with those eyes Like sugar plum pies Whose honey are you You've got a tiny little bit...

I love you which is easy to see But I have to keep guessing how you feel about me You listen to the words that I speak But I feel that you listen with your tongue in your cheek You're laughing at me I can't get sentimental For you're laughing at me I know I wa...

For you're not the kind of a girl For a boy like me 'Cause I'm just a song and a dance You're a symphony You say that you never, never never, never Doubt doubt doubt doubt doubt doubt doubt doubt doubt me But I'm tellin' you, Baby You'd be much better off with...

Who's that walkin' round here, Mercy Sounds like baby patter Baby elephant patter; thats what I calls it Say up in Harlem at a table for two There were four of us Me, your big feet and you From your ankles up, I'd say you sure are sweet From there down; there...