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from Manhattan Transfer - Vocalese (1985)
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 least he's somebody who is hip To cure an ennui, you need a bon nuit It's part o' the joie de vie And his attention, I'm loathe to mention Is, incident'ly, available And so if providence should decree Who'll stand in the way So you'll meet Benny Bailey And you'll remember your lucky day Background Vocals: Once you've met You won't forget No stuff Benny's tough (Repeat 1,2,3) This could be your lucky day Incident'ly, he's the sort Tho' seen at court Carries an awful lotta weight In many less royal quarters Filled with less than regal daughters Quite the quixotic Romeo whom every Filly'll know because they find his Reputation wherever they go Whether it's here Or whether it's in another boudoir Whee! He's such a scandal, really T' handle him demands a savoir fairer And a great indulgence rarer Than any that I've encountered surveyin' the scene But never mind, I'll explain it later The fact is that he's always ready to please And that's aroused a lot o'chatter But it really doesn't matter, not to him No siree! It's 'bout as big t'him as any flea He's gotta be maitre'd Or so it seems to me Wait'll y'meet, you'll see what I'm sayin' Background Vocals: Meet this cat He's where it's at That's right, outta sight Benny Bailey He's no slouch For this I'll vouch He's cool, he's no fool To cure an ennui You need a bon nuit It's part of the joie de vie He's the kind o'cat people hear about But in a second-handed way That there's nothing really clear about 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 least he's somebody who is hip We're glad you got to meet Benny Bailey I'm happy fin'lly meeting with you |
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from Manhattan Transfer - The Spirit Of St. Louis (2000) | |||||
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from Manhattan Transfer - Mecca For Moderns (1981)
Music by Art DeCoteau
Lyrics by Slinger Francisco 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 live in exile Gairy is a wanted man Idi Amin is a wanted man Shah of Iran tried so hard to survive He too was wanted dead or alive Strikes, demonstrations & wars Injustice is always the cause Politicians turn too soon from poor people into tycoons Corruption must bring harass South African Vorster resign in disgrace Muzurewa take away Ian Smith place The Uganda devil was easily cat straddled Beaten up and chased, what a waste. Gairy is a wanted man Bokassa is a wanted man Ali Bhutto try so hard to survive He too was wanted dead or alive. The Shah had a short time to live Because the Ayatollah don't forgive When you see church ruling state With pure vengeance and hate Situation must be explosive General Somoza from Nicaragua Thought it was easy with the Sandanistas With the help of Venezuela, Panama and Cuba They kick him straight to America Gairy is a wanted man Park Chung Hee was a wanted man Achem Pong tried so hard to survive He too was wanted dead or alive Gairy is a wanted man Idi Amin is a wanted man Shah of Iran tried so hard to survive He too was wanted dead or alive Bang...You're dead |
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from Manhattan Transfer - Mecca For Moderns (1981)
Music by Charlie Parker
Lyrics by Eddie Jefferson 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 confirmation That he discovered The sound that makes the music be free This may sound unstable But I know I'm able to concentrate in song to you My lyrics may go fast Sometimes a word may get past folks But so I keep it swingin' I know I've got to stay true So like the Bird I'm gonna say that jazz is always A happiness groove So come on and I'll confirm it 'Cause certainly the Bird that I heard made the word of confirmation |
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from Manhattan Transfer - The Christmas Album (1992)
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 stillness lay To hear the angels sing To sing -- Sing (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 stillness lay To hear the angels sing Sing -- It came upon the midnight clear |
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from Manhattan Transfer - Coming Out (1976)
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 Chanson d'amour, ra da da da da, je t'adore. Each time I hear, ra da da da da, Chanson, chanson, d'amour. Every time I hear Chanson, chanson, d'amour. |
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from Manhattan Transfer - Coming Out (1976)
IOA IOAE, IOA IOAE (Pronounced e-oh-ah, e-oh-ah-a) IOA IOAE, IOA IOAECuentame que te paso Cuentame que te pasoQue estaba alla en la playa Recorriendo las aguaritas Y vino una abejita y me pico ay ay!Cuentame que te paso Cuentame que te pasoYo me saque la loteria Corriendo fui de romeria Y fue alli donde to el dinero perderiPero las dos vienen las dos pao paoPao pao pao pao pao (chiquita) Pao pao pao pao pao (senorita) Pao pao pao pao paoPero las dos vienen la colococota E La la la la la la la la la pao paoPao pao pao pao pao (chiquita) Pao pao pao pao pao (senorita) Pao pao pao pao paoIOA IOAE, IOA IOAE IOA IOAE, IOA IOAECuentame que te paso Cuentame que te pasoQue estaba alla en la playa Recorriendo las aguaritas Y vino una abejita y me pico ay ay!Pero las dos vienen las dos pao paoPao pao pao pao pao (chiquita) Pao pao pao pao pao (senorita) Pao pao pao pao paoWoo-ooh! |
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from Manhattan Transfer - Coming Out (1976)
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 in time, I've learned to care! Poinciana, from now until the dawning day, Our love will live forever and a day Poinciana -- (Sax solo) Poinciana, from now until the dawning day, Our love will live forever and a day Blow tropic wind Sing a song through the tree Tree sigh to me Soon my love I will see (Repeat and fade) |
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from Manhattan Transfer - Swing (1997)
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 'bout (Tendin' t'biz) To git this meetin' on - Hear me tellin' you Brothers n' sisters who want to repent (That's right!) You'll find what you've been lookin' for right here in the tent Cheryl's solo: Lend an ear an' you'll see "Cause when it comes t' needin' savin' ain' nobody knows it better than me I was so low that I know that only a miracle like this is the only way t' heavenly bliss It's really the truth, Lawdy, I know it I know it 'cuz I been taken through it Now the spirits in me an' allowed the Lord t'win me, I can testify to it Sweet, sweet the angel's song Sweet the feelin' I been searchin' for for ever so long I never again imagine livin' life like I was livin' when I lived wrong Git ready (Sing) Here they come! the choir's all set Be steady (Pray) See the people fillin' them pews Be willin' (All) To announce without a regret It's thrillin'! (Day) Tell the world the wonderful news Folks are troopin' in from far 'n near f' news that they can hardly wait to hear They're nearly starved 'cause they're waitin' for food for the soul, yeah Starved 'cause they're waitin' for what will not grow old Preacher's openin' up the book He's gonna pause awhile an' take a look 'n then he'll start tellin' everyone 'jes how t' do, yeah Start tellin' everyone jus' what's true, yeah Sister Emmy Lou done gone t' shoutin' an jumpin' 'cause she feels the spirit the congregation's stompin' it's feet an' everybody's movin' outta their seat They really gonna get this meetin' on An' praise the Lord until the dawn (Yeah) - Hear that preacher spread the word (Hear that Preacher) 'cause its the greatest word you ever heard He's our teacher When he says "I'm callin' sinners right now you hear? I'm callin' sinners right to me" When ol' Satan grabs your soul When he grabs you It takes the Lord's true word to break his hold, Trouble nabs you So I say, "You got to listen mostly to me. You got to listen closely." Don't let the devil catch y' nappin' Gotta' keep the vigil every minute or the devil surely git you "Watch your step 'n how you act Watch what you do Mister Scratch is here, an' that's a fact He wants you too If anyone can stop him, I can That's why I'm the Preacher Man" We hear the word We hear your voice We know there really isn't any other choice Head f'heaven t'day (We're on the gospel train) We can show you the way (Relieve all strain) Leave your cares and your woes (Yes!) Heaven knows (Yes!) Y' dodge that devil in his fine fancy clothes (Yes!) Come git aboard (We still got space) Hear the word of the Lord (We saved your place) Save your soul while y'can (Yes!) Sinner man (Yes!) Git on as fast as you can (Repeat) You've heard the sermon sublime Down South Camp Meetin' time! |
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from Manhattan Transfer - Swing (1997)
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 rain So my aching heart would Shed its tears of pain Till that happy moment when Darkened clouds roll by and then White and fluffy clouds Adore the sun once again Cheryl's Solo: When I was young I'd long to touch a cloud On my back on a bed of green I'd contemplate the cloud scene They would form themselves into a lot o' different kinds o' pictures Of the kind that pre-existed in my mind Paintin' the kind o' scene That I never saw on a wide screen Look! Ain't that Moses on the mount! There! Monte Christo an' a gallant count! Four white horses and a coach Proceeding madly to approach the sunlit castle of his majesty the king Isn't that a flying saucer and a pilgrim out of Chaucer going by? They're all right there in a cloud Standing tall and proud How thrilling to see! A panorama that will never end like the movies do "Cause they're yours alone an' under your direction How'd y'like the movie that was showin' t'day? An' what a cast! An' not only the casting but a story full of glory everlasting the errant, fluffy clouds doing everything they have always done Like adore the sun Come out an' do their thing again Stephane Grappelli/Stochelo Rosenberg Solo See the white, fluffy clouds adore the sun As he shines his light on each and every one White and fluffy clouds adore the sun Once again. |
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from Manhattan Transfer - The Offbeat Of Avenues (1991)
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 when the pain will occur Word! She will fall so far and won't know who you are Her strange heart won't see the danger The passion for love, no way to save her So treasure her heavenly pleasure beyond all measure Just reassure her that You love her That you love her It's such a mystery sharing your passionate pleasures You wrestle with your soul, your dreams won't last forever It hurts to love it so, who knows when the heart is a stranger's Then pray for one who sees, your way through the untold dangers It's a world, it's alive, it's a look in your eyes It's a touch, it's a kiss, it's a reason to fly Women in love (Searchin' the night, lookin' for light, prayin' for one who sees) Women in love (Hopin' to find some peace of mind not just a fantasy) Women in love (A hopeless dream of love supreme not what it seems to be) Fall so far Your fallen angel's come time torn from the heavenly fire You'll have to bite your tongue, it's intensity's desire You can say what you mean, feel you know who you are Looking into the eyes like a child in the dark (Repeat Chorus) Fall so hard It's a world, it's alive, it's a look in your eyes It's a touch, it's a kiss, it's a reason to fly You can say what you mean feel you know who you are Looking into the eyes like a child in the dark Women in love (Searchin' the night, lookin' for light, prayin' for one who sees) Women in love (Hopin' to find some peace of mind not just a fantasy) Women in love (Into the night, lover's delight, shakin' in ecstasy) Women in love (Searchin' the night, lookin' for light, prayin' for one who sees) Women in love (A hopeless dream of love supreme not what it seems to be) Fall so far |
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from Manhattan Transfer - Tonin' (1995)
There ain't no good in our goodbye-in'
True love takes a lot of tryin' Oh I'm cryin' Chorus : Let's hang on to what we've got Don't let go girl we've got a lot Got a lot of love between us Hang on hang on hang on To what we've got Dooh doot! Dooh doot! Dooh doot! You say you're gonna go and call it quits Gonna chuck it all and bring our love to bits Wish you never said it ( just breakin' up, forget it) Oh no we'll both regret it ( just breaking up and you'll regret it ) That little chip of diamond on your hand Ain't a fortune baby but you know it stands A love to tie and bind you (just for your love, the love babe) We just can't live behind us ( only the love , just for the love babe ) Baby ( don't you go ) Baby ( oh no no ) Think it over and stay - ay ! Chorus There isn't anything I wouldn't do I'd pay any price to get in good with you Give me a second turning ( then patch it up, come get it ) Don't cool while I'm burning ( then patch it up, you won't regret it ) You've got cryin' dying at your door Don't shut me out oh let me in once more Your arms I need to hold you (then open up and mend it ) Your heart oh girl I love you ( just open up then you will mend it ) Baby ( don't you go ) Baby ( oh no no ) Chorus Hangin' on to what we got (let's hang on ) Let's hang on to what we got ( we're hangin' on ) Hanging on to what we got ( let's hang on) Let's hang on to what we got ( we're hangin' on ) Hanging on to what we got Let's hang on on on - Ipiet, Ira, Hani, Chommar - |
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from Manhattan Transfer - Tonin' (1995)
Just groovin'
Groovin' woh oh oh Yeh e yeh e yeh groovin' Woh oh oh (Verse 1) Groovin' On a Sunday afternoon Really Couldn't get away to soon (Chorus 1) I can't imagine anything that's better The world is ours whenever we're together There ain't a place I'd like to be instead Yeh, just groovin' Just groovin' Groovin' woh oh oh (Verse 2) Groovin' Down a crowded avenue Doing Anything we like to do (anything, anything) (Chorus 2) There's always lots of things that we can see We can be anyone we'd like to be And all those happy people we could meet Yeh Groovin' On a Sunday afternoon Really Couldn't get away too soon No no no no Ahh's (Chorus 3) We'll keep on spending sunny days this way We're gonna talk and laugh the time away I feel it coming closer day by day Life would be ecstasy you and me endlessly (Repeat Verse 1) Groovin' On a Sunday afternoon Really (really now) Couldn't get away Yeh Couldn't get away now No, no, no groovin' (Fade) Just groovin' oh, oh yeh Just groovin' (Really) Just groovin' yeh, yeh, yeh (couldn't get away too soon, no, no, no) Just groovin' |
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from Manhattan Transfer - Tonin' (1995)
I Maybe you wanna give me kisses sweet
But for only one night with no repeat Maybe you'll go away and never call And a taste of honey is worse than none at all In that case I don't want no part That would only break my heart But if you feel like loving me If you've got the notion I second that emotion Say if you feel like giving me A lifetime of devotion I second that emotion Maybe you think that love will tie you down And you don't have the time to hang around Maybe you think that love was made for fools And so it makes you wise to break the rules In that case I don't want no part 'Cause that would only break my heart But if you feel like loving me If you've got the notion I second that emotion Say if you feel like giving me A lifetime of devotion I second that emotion In that case I don't want no part That would only break my heart But if you feel like loving me If you've got the notion I second that emotion But if you feel like giving me A lifetime of devotion I second that emotion But if you feel like giving me A lifetime of devotion I second that emotion |
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from Manhattan Transfer - Tonin' (1995)
Many loves have come to you
With a line that wasn't true And you passed them by (passed them by) Now you're in the center ring And their lines don't mean a thing Why don't you let me try (let me try) Now I don't wear a diamond ring I don't even know a song to sing All I know is la la la la la la la la la means I love you La la la la la la la la la means I love you If I ever saw a girl That I needed in this world You are the one for me (one for me) Let me hold you in my arms Girl and fill you with my charms I'm sure that you will see (you will see) *The things I am saying are true And the way I explain them to you Listen to me la la la la la la la la la means I love you, oh baby please La la la la la la la la la means I love you ... |
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from Manhattan Transfer - Tonin' (1995)
I ain't got time
To think about money Or what it can buy And I ain't got time To sit down and wonder What makes the birdies fly And I don't have the tima To think about what makes the flowers grow And I never give it a second thought To where the rivers flow Too busy thinking about my baby And I ain't got time to nothing else Too busy thinking about my baby And I ain't got time to nothing else I ain't got time to discuss the weather Or how it's gonna last And I ain't got time to do no studying Once I get out of class And I'm just a fellow I got a one track mind And when it comes to Thinking about anything about my baby I just don't have the time Too busy thinking about my baby And I ain't got time to nothing else Too busy thinking about my baby And I ain't got time to nothing else All the diamonds and pearls in the world Could never match her worth She's some kind of wonderful People tell you I've got heaven right here on earth And I'm just a fellow With a one track mind And when it comes to thinking about Anything but my baby I just don't have the time Too busy thinking about my baby And I ain't got time to nothing else Too busy thinking about my baby And I ain't got time to nothing else |
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from Manhattan Transfer - Tonin' (1995)
The thrill is gone
The thrill is gone away The thrill is gone The thrill is gone away You know you done me wrong baby And you'll be sorry some day The thrill is gone It's gone away from me The thrill is gone baby The thrill is gone away from me Although I'll still live on But so lonely I'll be The thrill is gone It's gone away for good The thrill is gone It's gone away for good Someday I'll be over it all Just like a good woman should Y'know I'm free free now baby I'm free from your spell Y'know I'm free free now baby I'm free from your spell And now that it's all over All I can do is wish you well |
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