Manhattan Transfer

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10 minutes till the savages

Spiked heels and porkpie hat - Have you on the mend in no time flat A shimmy and a shake, a pitter and pat Hey there sugar - Take a look at that! Don't you despair ‘cause your fantasy life is nowhere Under my care you'll be back in the pink Drunk without a dr...

15 minute intermission

Hey what's the matter wit' you guys back there, You sure look beat or somethin', you been knockin' yourselves out? We want a 15 minute intermission boss We want a 15 minute intermission boss We want a 15 minute intermission boss With your permission! You got...

A Christmas love song

All I want for Christmas is you You're the gift that's made my dreams all come true - All I need for Christmas is here Finding every sweet surprise Wrapped up in your eyes Waiting there for me Underneath the tree We'll spend the day Exchanging kisses Smile an...

A gal in calico

Met a gal in calico Down in Santa Fe Used to be her Sunday beau 'Til I rode away Do I want her Do I want her love - yes, siree Will I win her Will I win her love - wait and see Workin' with the rodeo Rode from town to town Seen most every kinda gal Every kind...

A nightengale sang in Berkeley

Oooh, Oooh, Oooh, Oooh That certain night The night we met There was magic abroad in the air There were angels dining at The Ritz And a nightengale sang in Berkeley Square I may be right I may be wrong But I'm perfectly willing to swear That when you turned...

A tisket, a tasket

A-tisket, a-tasket A brown and yellow basket I sent a letter to my mommy 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 put it in her pocket She was truckin' on down the avenue Not a single thi...

A world apart

Lost in a feelin' so very deep inside of me Something's not healing ever since you left this place Oh, but I loved you and although I didn't know you Just the idea of you brought rapture to my face I feel I almost got to know you At least you made it to my he...

Agua

Here beneath the moon tonight So pale and fragile Is that shining in the distance I see Real or just imagined? Imagined mirages of agua Somewhere in these sands that spread before me There lies a silent spring for me Que agua The earth without the heavens' r...

Airegin

Wait'll y'dig it on the map - Airegin Spelled backwards Really're closin' up the gap - Airegin Gone fac'wards Back long time ago they saw a ghost Ghost made a boast Soon that ghost was host (Repeat first 8 bars) Those losing their hue They goofed 'n got the w...

Along comes Mary

Every time I think that I'm the only one who's lonely someone calls on me And every now and then, I spend my time at rhyme and verse and curse those faults in me But then Along Comes Mary-and does she wanna give me kicks and be my steady chick and give me pick...

American pop

Mama said he'd be a failure Live down on the Bowery somewhere, yeah Libacious schoolboy with that Slicked back hair Playing your guitar You rock and you roll... Listen to American pop American pop Listen to American pop - music Listen to American pop American...

Another night in Tunisia

Livin' in the middle 'n relaxin' while y' loosen only a little Means y'gotta figure out a way y'oughtta' go 'N steady movin' on ahead're anywhere y'kharma led'n With a fascinatin' desert f'y'bed How very inviting! Such a lush, poetic sight full o'lots o'lovel...

Baby come back to me

Dit dot ditty dit dot a ditty ditty Dit dot ditty dit dot a ditty ditty Dit dot ditty dit dot a ditty ditty Dit dot ditty, Baby come home to me I sent my baby a telegram asking to be her man Begging her to come back home to me (Baby come home to me) Oh I dott...

Bacon fat

Heh heh heh heh heh heh heh --yeah... Now when he went down in Tennessee, All my friends they was glad to see me Seen some down by the railroad track Seen some earth dealers with their sacks on their back They said now "Hey Man!" (hey man) "We're glad to see...

Birdland

5,000 light years from Birdland But I'm still preachin' the rhythm Long-gone, uptight years from Birdland An' I'm still teachin' it with 'em Years from the land of the Bird An' I am still feelin' the spirit 5,000 light years from Birdland But I know people ca...

Blee blop blues

All the night it's bli-bli-bli 'N blop-blop-blop 'n drip, drip, drip I'm turnin' the faucet off Pretty uptight from bli-bli-bli 'N blop-blop-blop, I hate this trip I'm turnin' the faucet off That faucet's drippin' Turnin' the faucet off Tryin' t'sleep, I n...

Blue champagne

3 a.m. Nowhere else to go It's 3 a.m. and I miss you so Couples are departing soon they'll all be gone Now another day is starting Still I linger on with Blue champagne Purple shadows and blue champagne With the echoes that still remain I keep a blue...

Blue serenade

Hot to trot shot, out to the hot spot Up to the nines with bodies in line an' feelin' so fine What's to lose, go get ‘em shoes You take a train, you find a fascinatin' rhythm in the rain At every stop, you hear the clippin' and the clop You take a beat, you...

Blues for Pablo

Adios mi Corazon Iberia Adios mi Corazon adios Adios, adios Iberia Adios, adios Iberia Adios my Pablo You know how much we'll miss you when you finally leave us Vaya con Dios Over the water came a brother driven mad Puttin' forth a heathen horde on his peopl...

Body and soul

Don't you know, he was the king of saxophones Yes indeed he was; Talkin' 'bout the guy that made it sound so good Some people knew him by the Bean But Hawkins was his name He sure could swing and play pretty too Sounds good to me -- should sound good to you I...

Candy

Candy I call my sugar Candy Because I'm sweet on Candy and Candy's sweet on me She understands me My understanding Candy And Candy's always handy When I need sympathy You wish that there were four of her So I could love much more of her She has taken your co...

Capim

Capim do vale Vara de goiabeira Na beira do rio Paro para me benzer Mae d'agua sai um pouquinho Desse seu leito-ninho Que eu tenho um carinho Par lhe fazer Pinheiros do parana Que bom te-los Como areia no mar Mangas do para Pitombeiras da borborema A ema gemeu...

Chanson d'amour

Chanson d'amour, ra da da da da, play encore. Here in my heart, ra da da da da, more and more. Chanson d'amour, ra da da da da, je t'adore. Each time I hear, ra da da da da, Chanson, chanson, d'amour. (Sax solo) Ra da da da da (Sax solo) Ra da da da da Chan...

Chicken bone bone

Chicken Bone Bone, Chicken Bone Bone, Chicken Bone Bone, Chicken Bone Bone I have my woman by my side And the moon lights up her eyes And as I sit I wonder why She's already got me halfway 'cross the sky And twice as warm inside Chicken Bone Bone, Chicken Bo...

Choo choo ch boogie

I'm headin' for the station with a pack on my back I'm tired of transportation in the back of a hack I love to hear the rhythm of the clickety clack And hear the lonesome whistle See the smoke from the stack And pal around with democratic fellows named "Mac" S...

Clap your hands

We've been good friends so very long Oh but now I'm feelin' something much more strong You make me feel so good When you move like you should Ooh, what I'm thinking can't be wrong I always knew that it was true That there was rhythm deep inside of you Now I c...

Clouds

See the white and fluffy clouds Adore the sun As he shines his light On each and every one Still, those clouds can hide his light Till the day becomes like night So my light heart would darken too If I ever lost you As the clouds begin to shed Their tears of...

Code of ethics

There's an infinity of ways And just as many people striving for them, oh Who's to say what is wrong or right Only we can judge what lies within us It's our code of life So much is counting on what we say So many virtues that we must weigh Where's the light w...

Confide in me

After the crash when you're strolling thru the ruins alone Pick up the phone When you feel twisted, honey, I'm listed Confide in me, confide in me Got no degree But I'm strong on tears and careless hearts, brave new starts You know I'm a big fan and I got a p...

Coo coo U

Coo Coo U I think you're coo coo, coo coo u How did you get so coo coo -- how did you? They say it's a fact that your head is cracked (I think that you are loco) You have blown your stack you're a maniac (I think that you are loco) I just heard the news that...

Don't let go

Hear that whistle, it's ten o'clock (Don't let go, don't let go) Come on baby, it's time to rock (Don't let go, don't let go) I'm so happy I got you here (Don't let go, don't let go) Keeps me grinnin' from ear to ear (Don't let go, don't let go) Oooh wee Mmm,...

Down south camp meetin'

Saints and sinners, come one, come all (Have a little revival) Losers, winners, answer my call "Cause right now the tent's up (Really it is) The word's out - (Truly, it is) An' has been since the dawn (Hear me tell ya) The call's out (Really it is) An' we're '...

Fair and tender ladies

Come all ye fair and tender ladies Take warning how you board young men They're like a star on summer mornin' They'll thirst a fear and then they're gone They'll tell to you some lovin' story And they make you think that they love you well Then away they'll g...

Foreign affair

When traveling abroad in the continental style It's my belief that one must attempt to be discreet And subsequently bear in mind your transient position Allows you a perspective that's unique Though you'll find your itinerary's a blessing and a curse Your wand...

Four brothers

Take a seat and cool it 'cause unless you overrule it We are ready to show you some blowin' A rompin' and a stompin' is a lot of fun Four brothers who are blowin' our horns So settle down an' listen 'cause you don't know what you're missin' And we're ready to...

Freddy Morris monologue

Ok, wanna settle down over there? Hold the music there, hold it... I've been asked by the Transfers to come out here and talk to you I'm the raging Freddy Morris, I've been around a long time. What's so funny? I want to introduce you to a man Who is a giant am...

Gentleman with a family

Scarecrow, weathered and weary Fragile and old beyond his years Here we are - chosen In your eyes, the truth lies frozen Soldier in the city heat Refugee in every street And life goes by Standing in the pouring rain (Chorus) He's a gentleman with a family A...

Gloria

Gloria Gloria It's not Marie Gloria It's not Cherie Gloria (Gloria) But she's not in love with me Can't you see It's not Marie Gloria It's not Cherie Gloria (Gloria) But she's not in love with me And maybe (maybe) She'll want me (want me) But who am I to kno...

God only knows

I may not always love you But as long as there are stars above you You never need to doubt it I'll make you so sure about it God only knows what I'd be without you If you should ever leave me Though life would still go on believe me The world could show nothin...

Goodbye love

Goodbye love... The shadows climb the wall The door is closing, now on to something more And goodbye love A whisper down the hall The wind that's all You still don't call Maybe I'll drink too much Try not to think too much And lie awake each night until the...

Goodnight

Now its time to say goodnight Goodnight, sleep tight Now the sun turns out his light Goodnight, sleep tight Dream sweet dreams for me Dream sweet dreams for you Close your eyes and I'll close mine Goodnight, sleep tight Now the moon begins to shine Goodnight...

Guided missiles

(Zoom) Guided missiles (Zoom) Guided missiles -- (Zoom) Guided missiles, aim at my heart Down to destroy me, tear me apart Guided missiles, none of them true Now I know the enemy is you Guided missiles, bound to explode Destroying my heart is your goal You h...

Happy Holiday

Happy Holiday Happy Holiday While the merry bells keep ringing May your every wish come true Happy Holiday Happy Holiday May the calendar keep bringing Happy Holidays to you It's the holiday season And Santa Claus is coming back The Christmas snow is white o...

Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas Let your heart be light From now on our troubles will be out of sight Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas Make the Yuletide gay From now on our troubles will be miles away Here we are as in olden days Happy go...

Heart's desire

You are My heart's desire (hearts desire) You set my soul on fire (soul on fire) When your lips are close to mine You'll find -- That you're my hearts desire (you're my hearts desire, you're my hearts desire) Oh-- No other love could be (love could be) As swe...

Helpless

Every day I walk some lonely street Searchin' 'til you come back to me People around just stop and stare as if they know the hurt I bear And suddenly I realize I'm in a helpless situation And I need some consolation 'Cause my mind is in a confusion And I'm ha...

How high the moon

Somewhere there's music, how faint the tune Somewhere there's heaven, How high the moon There is no moon above where love is far away too 'Til it comes true That you love me as I love you Somewhere there's music, how near how far Somewhere there's heaven, it'...

I Know Why (And So Do You)

Why do robins sing in December, Long before the springtime is due? And even though it‘s snowing Violets are growing? I know why and so do you... Why do breezes sigh ev’ry evening, Whispering your name as they do? And why have I the feeling stars are on...

I need a man

Roof over my head, keep out the rain Food on the table, I can't complain When I had no one, you reached out your hand I want what you give me, but I need a man We'll not go hungry, we'll never be cold Long as we have each other to hold I do without most thing...

In a mellow tone

In a mellow tone Feelin' fancy free And I'm not alone I've got company Everything's ok The live-long day With this mellow song I can't go wrong In a mellow tone That's the way to live If you mope and groan Something's gotta give Just go your way And laugh and...

In the dark

In the dark It's just you and I Not a sound, there's not one sigh Just the beat of my poor heart Lord, in the dark Now in the dark, in the dark I get such a thrill when he presses his fingertips upon my lips And begs me to please, please keep still Lord, in t...

It came upon the midnight clear

Angels Hear the angels sing -- It came upon the midnight clear That glorious song of old (song of old) From angels bending near the earth To touch their harps of gold Peace on the earth, goodwill to men From heaven's all gracious King The world in solemn sti...

It wouldn't have made any difference

Do you remember the last time I said If I ever thought of lying I'd rather be dying instead And maybe you'll remember The last time you called me to say we were through How it took a million tears just to prove they all were for you But those days are through...

It's Gonna Take a Miracle feat. Bette Midler

Loving you so, I was too blind to see you letting me go But now that you've set me free It's gonna take a miracle Yes, it's gonna take a miracle To make me love someone new 'Cause I'm crazy for you Didn't you know It wouldn't be so easy Letting me go You can...

It's good enough to keep

The jam is jumpin' the drums are pumpin' the groove is lockin' in the rhythm like we want it to be No time for stallin' We're really haulin' we've gotta keep it in the pocket or we'll stagger behind You never know just when to leave it when you're riffin' in...

It's not the spotlight

If I ever feel the light again Shinin' down on me I don't have to tell you How welcome it will be I felt the light before But I let it slip away I still keep on believin' It'll come back someday It's not the spotlight It ain't the candlelight And it ain't the...

Java jive

I love coffee, I love tea I love the Java Jive and it loves me Coffee and tea and the java and me A cup, a cup, a cup, a cup, a cup (Boy!) I love java, sweet and hot Whoops Mr. Moto, I'm a coffee pot Shoot the pot and I'll pour me a shot A cup, a cup, a cup,...

Je voulais

Je mettrai mon coeur dans du papier d'argent, Mon numéro d'appel aux abonnés absents. Mes chansons d'amour resteront là dans mon piano, J'aurai jeté la clé du piano dans l'eau. J'irai voir les rois de la brocante. Vendez mon coeur trois francs cinquante. Tu sa...

Jeannine

Last time Last time I saw Jeannine She looked just like a royal queen And she cruised by With some wealthy guy In a Cadillac limousine Last time Last time I saw Jeannine Last time Last time I saw Jeannine Recall when we were seventeen I was a beau 'Twas not s...

Let it snow, let it snow

The snowman in the yard is frozen hard He's a sorry sight to see If he had a brain, he'd complain I'll bet he wishes he were men Oh the weather outside is frightful But the fire is so delightful And since we've no place to go Let it snow, let it snow, let it...

Love for sale

Love for sale Advertising young love for sale Love that's fresh and still unspoiled Love that's only slightly soiled Love - yes come get my love because it's right here for sale Who will buy Who would like to sample my supply Who's prepared to pay the...

Malaise En Malaisie

Gentle one Malaise En Malaisie Secure a cure to see this favor, won't you send me Two might be in love in Malaisie It's so bittersweet, Malaise haunting me So inseparable, Malaise En Malaisie Requited love said adieu Asian eyes rendezvous And my heart beats u...

Meet Benny Bailey

Let me introduce you I've heard that boredom's entered your life And you're feelin' real low Have you met Benny Bailey? Well he's a fella that you should know They tell me lassitude's has laid you low An' you're losin' your grip you must meet Benny Bailey At...

Metropolis

Once there was light Perfectly white Far as the eye could wander Once there was time Morning and night Once there was sky -- over yonder The day begins Metropolis lies sleeping like a drunken soldier Behind the wheel you come alive And down into its heart you...

Move

Move, c'mon -- move Nothing's lacking motion Not the heavens or the ocean Or the planets or the weather All are moving all together On the move Let's go - let's go Let's get t'movin' it Let's go - Let's get t'groovin' it Why're y'hesitating Can't you feel th...

Mystery

Turnin' back the hands of time Holdin' on to misty memories Chasin' shadows thru the night Tryin' to find that happy ending Reaching out for another chance at heaven We can still find the way if we try You gotta believe in the mystery How it used to be We wer...

Notes from the underground

Beneath the marbled halls of Pretoria There's the faintest sound rising from the underground Behind the prison walls poets fantasize Voices lost are found captive in the underground The dream is still alive, immune to their commands Bravery abounds steadfast i...

Nothin' you can do about it

It has begun Nothin' in the world can stop it now. It's in control, We might as well just try to stop the wind. Give up! Give in! You lose! Love will always win. Start surrendering: Stop resisting! Nothin' you can do about it It's too strong to be denied Noth...

Occapella

There's music in the streets And music in the air A little ol' soul beat Dancin everywhere I would tell the whole world I'd tell 'em if I could To add a little song into each life And make it finger poppin' good Whoa, whoa Oh pardon me but you could use it We...

Oh yes, I remember Clifford

Clifford I know he'll never be forgotten Long as there's still sound He was a king uncrowned Not all kings are given crowns I know I'll always remember Always The warmth All his warmth Of his sound Was in his sound Lingers so long I'm sure he's still around S...

On a little street in Singapore

On a little street in Singapore With me - beside a lotus covered door A veil of moonlight on her lovely face How pale the hands that held me in embrace My sails tonight are filled with perfume of Shalimar With temple bells that guide me to her shore And then...

On the boulevard

Darkness lights the lamps of old Brazil Deep inside the jungle hearts are still Tigers hide inside alley cats eyes Waiting for you to walk by Underneath this starlight latitude Underneath this tranquil attitude Oh my feelings are running so high I feel I coul...

Operator

Operator Give me information Information Give me long distance Long distance Give me heaven... (Two, three) Operator Information Give me Jesus on the line Operator Information I'd like to speak to a friend of mine Oh prayer is the number Faith is the exchange...

Pieces of dreams

Pieces of dreams Islands and oceans Lovers marooned in each other's arms Just you and me The sand and the sea All alone and drifting it seems Floating away on Pieces of dreams Two Robinson Crusoes Castaway hearts Shipwrecked in paradise come true For me and f...

Poinciana

Poinciana, your branches speak to me of love Pale moon is casting shadows from above Poinciana, somehow I feel the jungle heat Within me, there grows a rhythmic, savage beat. Love is everywhere, its magic perfume fills the air To and fro you sway, my heart's...

Popsicle toes

And when God gave out rhythm He sure was good to you You could add, subtract, multiply and divide by two I know today's your birthday And I did not buy no rose But I'll sing this song instead 'An I call it Popsicle Toes Popsicle Toes Popsicle Toes are always...

Rambo

He's got that funny name An' ramblin' that's his game, that's it He's Rambo, talkin' bout Me! We'll see (Piano) They call him Rambo 'cause he's travellin' He don't stay one place His life's a string he keeps unravellin' He don't leave no trace He's got a yen f...

Ray's rockhouse

Ray's Rockhouse, that's my joint House of soul, git my point We don't care what's your blues Come in here, lose yo' blues When trouble comes a-knockin' Everything looks better while y'rockin' You don't notice trouble while y'rockin' Rock! (Repeat for 12...

Roll daddy roll

Keep your hands in your pockets Speak easy when you talk Whistle while you're workin' Shuffle when you walk Let me hear your pockets jingle Get you jumpin' up and down And if you ain't got a single, gonna run you out of town You'd better Roll Daddy, Roll Groo...

Route 66

If you ever Plan to motor west Travel my way, take the highway that's the best Get your kicks on Route 66 It winds from Chicago to LA More than two thousand miles all the way Hey, get your kicks on Route 66 Now you go through St. Louie Joplin, Missouri And O...

S.O.S.

I'm going under I'm slipping fast Just like a drowning woman I keep turning over my past I need a touch of some tender sweet love The kind to pull me through I'm like a ship that's lost on the ocean, a callin' out to you - I'm sending out an SOS Somebody save...

Safronia B

Look it here Safronia had a guy that died pneumonia In the state of California, if you'd like t'know I want a little girl to be all mine in the wintertime When the rain starts raining an' the snow starts snowin' you reach up and turn on the radio Look out Jac...

Santa Claus is coming to town

You better watch out You better not cry You better not pout I'm tellin' you why Santa Claus is coming to town He's making a list and checking it twice; Gonna find out who's naughty and nice Santa Claus is coming to town He sees you when you're sleep...

Sassy

Dig! Y' really wanna flip your lid? Try and give a listen to the singer Hip or square, dig her wares When money's stiff she's thrivin' on a riff She turns the major into minor cool In her town she's reknown, she's their crowl jewel of jazz She's brazen, simpl...

Save The Last Dance For Me

You can dance-every dance with the guy Who gives you the eye, let him hold you tight You can smile-every smile for the man Who held your hand neath the pale moon light But don't forget who's takin' you home And in whose arms you're gonna be So darlin' sa...

Scotch and soda

Scotch and soda Mud in your eye Baby do I feel high Oh me, oh my do I feel high (So high) Dry martini, jigger of gin Oh what a spell you've got me in Oh my, do I feel high People don't believe me They think that I'm just braggin' But I could feel the way I f...

Shaker song

The fool screams, 'no more!' He grabs his shirt and hits the door What she needs from him he ignores. It's a bore. Oh it's a bore. Oh it's a bore. Oh it's a bore. (Oh it's a ...) Blast the radio. The hits just come and go. Block out what he knows that he has...

Sing a study in brown

Intro: Picture this: Rhythm n' happiness Souls in bliss 'n havin' fun (Oh no) If you can't there's nothin' to it (Oh no) I'm thinkin' I have t' paint you one Verse: I'm gonna paint a sepia panorama so full of life the painting will come alive Bathed in blues...

Sing joy spring

We sing a spring (Sing joy spring) A rare and most mysterious spring (This most occult thing) Is buried deep in the soul (It's story never has been told) The joy spring, the fountain of pleasure Is deep inside you whether you're diggin' it or not Once you're...

Sing moten's swing

That's swing! Yes, sir! (Swingin' from the time of birth) Hip thing - gasser! (Swingin' fit t'shake the earth) My man! Benny! (Swing a man for all he's worth) that's Moten's thing Verse 1 Swing, that's the thing Y'gotta dig it Bust loose 'n give it a try Go!...

Sing you sinners

Once a mockingbird (dig) - he was overheard (what) -singing out a word (I) - to a cattle heard: (heard) (Quoth the mockingbird - "dig what I'm layin' down") "All you bovine creatures - dig what I'm layin' down!" All you sinners drop everything everything Let...

Single girl

When I was single the life I led was mine Thought that when I married I'd be happy al the time Lord I wish I was A single girl again Lord I wish I was A single girl again When I was a single girl The boys all courted me I would move from man to man Just like...

Skyliner

I'm hurrying home to you I'm through with being lonely I'm hurrying home to you Don'cha know you're my one and only Fast fast travelin' fast dear The quarrels of the past we'll keep 'em in the past (Higher Higher Ever Higher) Skyliner Skyliner flying so free...

Smile again

Endless nights I'd play solitaire Imagining that you were here One night flights Such heartless affairs They froze the hopes of love in me You suddenly appeared Melted all my fears Filled me with the love I need You make me smile again Like a child of three A...

Snootie little cutie

She's a snootie little cutie She's a pert little skirt She's a knockout and a beauty and a flirt Such a dapper little flapper She's just cute as a trick She's a kissy little missy, a vain little Jane, She's slick She's a classy little lassie A keen little que...

Snowfall

~~~~♫♫♫ ~~~~ Snowfall Softly Gently drift down Snowflakes Whisper 'Neath my window Covering trees Misty lights Velvet breeze 'Round my doorstep Gently Softly Silent Snowfall ~~~~♫♫♫ ~~~~ Covering trees Misty lights Velvet breezes 'Neath my window Gently...

So you say

So you say It's a feeling I'll get over someday So you say So you say I should try Just to let the flame inside me die I should try So you say Against the wind With my face turned to the empty side Of loneliness Midnight black and blue So you say That the wor...

Soldier of fortune

Before the jungle closes in A letter to America The candles are a cocoa hue Inside the room of missing men1 100 mercenary souls Ohhhhhhh We are the army of the night Ohhhhhhh One foot in front of the other babe One baby step, I, I, I, I Feel a soldier of fort...

Soul food to go

My, my Oh the feelin' Of the sound Precious and real and Ooo that's nice Whip up some steamin' jazz The pot is on the stove It's cookin' Want some more We always save some Art nouveau For special patrons You look nice Do you believe in jazz Kansas City to Br...

Spice of life

Down on the corner there's a reason to smile When those evenin' shadows fall Some kinda feelin' that it's hard to deny Once the neon lights start to call People out there searchin' for action Daytime distraction slippin' right on by Tonight, let's taste the s...

Spies in the night

Shadows looking through an open window Footsteps following wherever you go Undercover eyes Search to find the key to alibis Living in a hideaway You can't hide You can never get away They'll find you Be aware of strangers in the dark Jealous lovers quarrel in...

Stomp of king porter

Alan's solo: Gather roun' 'n hear my story Oh boy! 'Bout the time when Jelly Roll was in town (Stompin' it off, stompin' it off...) He heard a local pianist What joy! Stompin' out music on an old upright pi-ano Here comes King that was downright ragged in a Sc...

Sunday

I'm blue every Monday Thinking only of Sunday That's one day when I'm with you It seems I sigh all day Tuesday I cry all day Wednesday Oh my how I long for you And then comes Thursday, gee it's long it never goes by Friday makes me feel like I'm gonna die But...

Sunny disposish

A sunny disposish will always see you through When up above the skies are black instead of being blue Mr. Trouble makes our faces roll on not a smile Without his saying 'so long' (I'm on my way!) It really doesn't pay to be a gloomy pill It's absolutely most...

Sweet talkin' guy

Sweet Talking Guy Talking sweet kinda lies Don't you believe in him, if you do he'll make you cry He'll send you flowers And paint the town with another girl He's a sweet talking guy (Sweet talking guy) But he hasn't got a dime (Sweet talking guy) Sweeter tha...

That cat is high

That cat is high Look at that look in his eye On man he's high The cats higher than a kite When you see him stumblin' Up and down the street You know that cat's been drinkin' Got no shoes upon his feet Man he's high I said that cat is high Yes he's high Man...

That's killer Joe

This here's the story about Killer Joe He's a real bad cat, 'forget I told you so Silk on the corners of his fancy threads double breasted pin stripe coat top press fast talkin' good looking flim flam jive why he's the kind o' cat that'll make a dead man cry s...

That's the way it goes

I still remember the day that we met Your smile is something I'll never forget And since that day my love grows and grows And that's the way it goes The way it goes... I spent a lifetime just waiting for you But from now on dear my searching is through For y...

The boy from New York City

Ooo wah, ooo wah cool, cool kitty Tell us about the boy from New York City Ooo wah, ooo wah c'mon kitty Tell us about the boy from New York City He's kind of tall He's really fine Some day I hope to make him mine, all mine And he's neat And oh so sweet And ju...

The christmas song

Merry Christmas - Merry, Merry Christmas.... Chestnuts roasting on an open fire Jack Frost nipping at your nose Yuletide carols being sung by a choir And folks dressed up like Eskimos Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe Help to make the season bright...

The duke of dubuque

Well I'm known near and far as the cousin to the czar I'm the Duke, Duke of Dubuque It's well understood that my credit is no good (no good, no good) I'm the Duke of Dubuque And if you don't believe me and tell me it ain't true I've only got one answer, that a...

The further adventures of tubby the tuba

Tubby (Tim Hauser) I want to be seen, I want to be heard; My dream has always been To sing like a bird. Why can't I be Content to just be me? Why can't I be Just the best that I can be? I don't like to see me Feeling so unhappy; I would much rather see me Very...

The jungle pioneer

Here where we stand there used to be a forest A timber rising endlessly before us We cleared away that God forsaken jungle And in return the Indians adore us What was mud now is a highway Reaching wide into a prairie Horses run -- cattle are grazing You would...

The night that monk returned to heaven

The night that Monk returned to heaven Climbed every step and stood on seven He hummed "Epistrophy" The light of angels shone above him They mentioned God would surely love him... To play "My dear, Ruby" So Monk Pure Monk Sat down and played a chorus And God...

The offbeat of avenues

Big blues in the city, trailin' the main stroll (a kitty) Cup o' joe, get witty. At Deuce's Cafe, it's the mostest hideaway Mez muggles "Flip Zooty Flim Plant you now solid, dig you later Slim" First you crawl then you walk, scat then you talk Hear the cool,...

The quietude

In ancient times great fear arose among the inhabitants of Tiahuanacu, the Spaniards were coming into their lands. The Indians retreated to their houses in great fear and closed themselves in total isolation without food or water. They sat down in great sorrow...

The speak up mambo

Intro: IOA IOAE, IOA IOAE IOA IOAE, IOA IOAE Cuentame que te paso Cuentame que te paso Que estaba alla en la playa Recorriendo las aguaritas Y vino una abejita y me pico ay ay! Cuentame que te paso Cuentame que te paso Yo me saque la loteria Corriendo fui...

The thought of loving you

The thought of loving you The way I'm longing to A thousand hopeful dreams I have Are finally coming true I used to put you on a pedestal Where you became untouchable But now we touch and now so much is possible Just being near to you (So near to you) Would b...

The word of confirmation

I'm here to just confirm what I've been really always sayin' About modern jazz It's the savior of the nation And I'll believe it if you do too The rhythm & blues Like Bird When he thought of this melody The message he played on his horn Was the steady con...

The zoo blues

I'll turn you on I'll turn you on To turn you on with To turn you on quick Tell me, what, what's the trip To turn you on quick Tell me, what, what's the trip To turn you on with Tell me, what, what's the trip To turn you on quick I'm a rational fella But I t...

This independence

The light is bending early Around the prodigal The gunner whispers gently His shadow on the wall The crowd is bursting from me A single animal It finds its freedom early They're going to take it all This independence We are the metal shell 10,000 bodies Run f...

To you

To you my very heart and soul Everyday my very heart Very heart and soul ---- I give to you You never know of giving Until you give yourself I do - To you To you the very life I live I give to you Very life I live My deep devotion My every thought and feeling,...

Topsy

Janis' solo: Brothers n' sisters listen while I tell you about the strangest thing Somethin' you might have heard before, like a bell's familiar ring Topsy-thought he had it all covered, Yes sir! Turvy, he never really had a mind to hear what Mr. Topsy had to...

Trickle trickle

CHORUS: Trickle, Trickle, Splash, Splash Tell me how long will this rain last The rain keeps droppin', there ain't no stoppin', Tell me how long will this rain last Trickle, Trickle, Slop, Slop Just got to see my seat don’t drop She's there waitin' and I'm he...

Trun me loose

Turn me loose, turn me loose I say This is the first time I ever felt this way Gonna get a thousand kicks, gonna kiss a thousand chicks, So turn me loose Turn me loose, turn me loose I say I love 'em and leave 'em feelin' hot all day I'm hollerin' an' I shout...

Tubby at the circus

Tubby (Tim Hauser) When the buds begin to pop And the robin takes a hop Everybody says, "It's spring today!" I suppose that may be so, But I'd like for you to know I can always tell it's spring another way/ I can always tell it's spring When the circus comes t...

Tubby meets a jazz band

The Jazz Band Listen to your heart, Listen to the clock, Listen to the train. A heart's got rhythm, A clock's got rhythm, A train's got rhythm. You gotta have rhythm to clap your hands, You gotta have rhythm to tap your feet, You gotta have rhythm to understan...

Tubby the tuba

Tubby (Tim Hauser) Alone am I, me and I together. If I went away from me, How unhappy I would be, Me and I, oh my. Bullfrog (Alan Paul) Bug-Gup! Bug-Gup! Lovely evening! Bug-Gup! Bug-Gup! I said. "lovely evening!" Clunk! Clunk! Clunk! I said, "Bee-oo-tiful e...

Tuxedo Junction

Boop bop, Boop Bop Boop bop, Boop Bop Boop bop, Boop Bop Boop bop, Boop Bop Way down South, in Birmingham I mean South, in Alabam' There's a place Where people go to dance the night away It's a junction Where the town folk meet At each function in their best...

Twilight tone

When I hear this melody This strange illusion takes over me Through a tunnel of the mind Perhaps a present or future time, Oh, out of nowhere comes this sound, This melody that keeps spinning round and round. Pyramidal locomotion from this mystic unknown zone....

Unchained melody

Oh my love, my darling (yeah) I hunger for your t-t-t-t-t-t-touch, oooooh Time goes by so slowly Yes and time can do so m-m-m-m-m-m-much Are you still mine-- I need your love (Need it, need it, need it, need it, need it, need it) I need your love (Need it, ne...

Until I met you

I used to be so fancy free, But really lonesome as could be, Till one lucky day, you came my way I never knew what love was all about UNTIL I MET YOU. I knew it right from the start I used to think there'd never be, A girl who'd ever care for me, Then, what...

Wacky dust

They call it wacky dust It's from a hot cornet It gives your feet a feeling so breezy And oh, it's so easy to get They call it wacky dust It brings a dancing jag And once it starts, then only a Sap'll refuse to Big Apple or Shag Oh I don't know just why It g...

Walk in love

Walk in love A sandy beach, we're barefoot We walk in love A time and place so sacred Only lovers/love will see the magic we can be - We came - we saw - we fell in love Two birds as one above No need to conquer love We came - we saw - we fell in love Two bir...

Wanted dead or alive

The rule of the tyrants decline The year, 1979 From Uganda to Nicaragua It's bombs and bullets all the time So they corrupt, so they vile So it's coup after coup all the while Human rights they violate They think they too damn great So in disgrace now they liv...

Well, well, well

I woke up this morning with a feeling of despair I looked for my pussy but my pussy wasn't there Well, well, well My cat fell in the well Oh puss puss puss poor kitty kitty kitty My cat fell in the well I got out a ladder and I climbed down to my pet I saw in...

What goes around comes around

It was cool in the fifties scattin' to jazz and be-bop It was the sound they were throwin' down From LA to New York and in every town And with the rhythm in your souls Add a hip-hop and bop n' just so ya know This thing it's back swing is king, call it New Ja...

When You Wish Upon A Star

When a star is born They possess a gift or two One of them is this They have the power to make a wish come true When you wish upon a star Makes no difference who you are Anything your heart desires will come to you If your heart is in your dream No r...

Where did our love go

Baby, baby Where did our love go? Don't you want me Don't you want me no more You came into my life So tenderly We both fell in love That stings like a bee And now that I surrender So helplessly You now wanna leave me Oh, you wanna leave me Baby, baby, baby (...

Who, what, when, where, why

Who (who ooh ooh ooh oo) What (woo ooh ooh ooh oo) Where (woo ooh ooh ooh oo) Why (Tell me why, tell me why, tell me why---) I don't understand Let's sit down and talk One minute you love me and then you walk There's more going on Than you will admit 'Cause j...

Why not

Let me in, I've got to be near you Let the song begin Just let me hear you Oh pretty baby don't leave me all alone on my knees Oh please, you'll like me I'll show you What will be will be, just let me know you One two now you and me could be so hot We got a l...

Women in love

A boy, a girl, two souls that grow Two different directions away they go How so? Well, to feel a flow, for love to show we must know To say what we mean, mean what we say It's just like it seems So take time to pray for her She will see love as a blur That's w...

You can depend on me

Though you say we're through I'll always love you You know you can depend on me If you need a friend, I'm yours until the end You know you can count on me I wish you success and loads of happiness But I must confess I'll be lonely, I'll be lonely, I'll be lone...

You'se a viper

Talk about a reefer of five feet long Not too fat and not too strong You get high, but not for long If you'se a viper Now I'm the king of everything Got to get high for to sing Light that tee and we will see If you'se a viper When coke gets dry you know you'...

Zindy Lou

Ah, Zindy Lou Ah, Zindy Lou (Lou lou lou, ooh Zindy Lou, Lou lou lou, ooh Zindy Lou) Zindy Lou was a woman who came from the hills And ooh I taught her - she could really thrill Zindy Lou, Oh Zindy Lou (Lou lou lou, ooh Zindy Lou, Lou lou lou, ooh Zindy Lou)...