When Smokey Sings

                                  Debonair lullabies in melodies revealed

in deep despair or lonely nights 

he knows just how you feel

the slyest thymes the sharpest suits

in miracles made real.

 

Like a bird in flight

hot sweet night

you know you're right 

just to hold her tight

he soothes it right

makes it out of sight

and everything's good in the world tonight 

when Smokey sings I hear violins  

when Smokey sings I forgot everything 

as she's  packing her things 

as she's spreading her wings 

the front door might slam 

but the back door it rings

and Smokey sings he sings

 

Elegance in eloquence for sale or rent or hire

should I say yes I match his best  

then I would be a liar

symphonies that sooth the rage

when lover's hearts catch fire.

 

Like a bird in flight

hot sweet night

you know you're right 

just to hold her tight

he soothes it right

makes it out of sight

and everything's good in the world tonight 

when Smokey sings I hear violins  

when Smokey sings I forgot everything 

as she's  packing her things 

as she's spreading her wings 

the front door might slam 

but the back door it rings

and Smokey sings he sings

 

Would it be true to say I need you bad

I need you bad today