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Frankie & Johnny
04:07
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Frankie and Johnny were sweethearts,
My, how they did love,
They swore to be true to each other,
Just as true as those stars above,
Yes, he was her man,
But he was doing her wrong!
Oh, Frankie went down to that ballroom,
To fetch her a little glass of gin,
And she said to that friendly bartender,
"Has my loving Johnny been in?"
She said: "Yes, I've seen your man,
I think he may be doing you wrong".
(Trumpet solo)
Frankie peaked over that transom,
And, there, to her great surprise,
Yes, she saw her lover boy Johnny,
He was making love to miss Nellie Bly
Yes she seen her man,
He sure was doing her wrong!
Oh so Frankie lifted up her kimono,
And she pulled out her trusted '44.
She shot him one (hit)
Twice (hit) (hit)
Three times (hit) (hit) (hit)
He felt on that ballroom floor,
Yes, she shot her man,
'cause he was doing her wrong!
(Saxophone solo)
Well, Johnny said: "Turn me over, sweetheart,
But turn me over, darling, real slow,
And, please, don't you touch my wounds inside,
'Cause my heart's 'bout to overflow!
Yes you shot your man,
But I've been doing you wrong!"
Oh, people this story ain't got no moral,
This story sure ain't got no end,
This story's just got to show you,
That there ain't always good between a women and men.
Yes, she killed her man,
'Cause he was doing her wrong!
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2. |
Blue Skies
04:55
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Blue skies,
Smiling at me,
Nothing but blue skies,
Do I see.
Bluebirds,
Are singing their songs,
Nothing but bluebirds,
Here, from now on!
I never saw the sun shining so bright,
Never thought things could be going so right,
Noticing the days hurrying by,
When you're in love, my how they fly!
(Those) blue days,
All of them gone,
Nothing but blue skies,
From now on.
(Trombone solo)
(Saxophone solo)
(Trumpet solo)
I never saw the sun shining so bright,
I never saw things could be going right
When you're noticing the days hurrying by,
When you're in love, my how they fly
(Them) blue days,
All of them gone,
Nothing but blue skies,
From now on.
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3. |
How Deep Is The Ocean
04:36
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How much do I love you?
I'll tell you no lie
How deep is the ocean?
How high is the sky?
How many times a day
Do I dream of you?
How many roses are
Sprinkled with dew?
How far would I travel
To be where you are?
How far is the distance
From here to a star?
And if you ever left me,
How much would I cry?
How deep is the ocean?
How high is the sky?
(Piano solo)
(Trombone solo)
How far would I travel
To be where you are?
How far is the distance
From here to a star?
And if I ever lost you,
How much would I cry?
How deep is the ocean?
How high is the sky?
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4. |
Chocolate Jesus
03:36
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I don't go to church on a Sunday,
Don't get on my knees to pray.
I've never memorized a single book of that bible,
I got my own special way.
But, still, I know Jesus loves me
And maybe just a little bit more.
When I drop down to my knees every Sunday
At miss Zerelda Lee's candy store.
Yes, it's got to be a chocolate Jesus
That makes me feel good inside.
Only a chocolate Jesus
Can keep me satisfied!
(Trombone solo)
(Trumpet solo)
Don't give me no Abba Zabba
Don't try to sell me no Almond Joy.
There's only one thing better
That is suitable for this, here, boy!
It's the only thing that can fill me up.
It's better than whole cup of gold.
You see, only a chocolate Jesus
Can satisfy my soul.
Oh, when the weather gets rough,
You're drinking whiskey in the shade.
It's best to wrap your savior up in cellophane.
He'll flows like a big muddy but that's okay,
You can pour him over ice cream or a nice parfait.
It's got to be a chocolate Jesus
That makes me feel satisfied.
You see, only a chocolate Jesus,
Can fill me me up inside!
So, get yourself a chocolate Jesus,
He'll wipe away all of your sings,
You gotta get a chocolate Jesus,
Just open up and let him all in.
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5. |
Lawn Boy
03:39
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Throughout the night,
When there's no direct light,
And a thin veil of clouds
Keeps the stars out of sight,
I can smell the colors
Outside on my lawn.
The moist green organic
That my feet tread upon.
And the black oleander
Surrounded by blues.
I get so overwhelmed
By olfactory hues.
(Trumpet solo)
(Saxophone solo)
I get so overwhelmed
By olfactory hues.
(x2)
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6. |
Atlanta Blues
03:40
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Sabertooth Swing New Orleans, Louisiana
Born and bred in New Orleans, Sabertooth Swing traces its origins within the local dance community. Their music embraces a foot-taping energy supported by serious musicianship. Sabertooth Swing excels at bringing a fun experience and enhancing it with musical overtones that enrich their sound with beautiful jazz idioms that can be either be a source of exciting dancing or serious listening. ... more
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