Midtown Blues WITH LYRICS

Lyrics

Sister Searest: An easygoing swingin' meter Pulls your body into the beat Boyfriend: An easygoing swingin' sister One that I've been so glad to meet! Sister Searest: I like the way you're singin', mister You know how to turn up the heat! Boyfriend: I like the way you're singin', Sister Got me on the edge of my seat! Sister Searest: Got a knack for jazz My hat goes off to you Just like the bars you're layin' down (Same Time) BF Got a knack for rap SS: Reprisin', harmonizin' BF: No cap But jazz just pulls me SS: Paint the town! BF: With that classic bluesy sound! SS: Just relax And let the rhythm take you places Like the midnight express BF: I'mma let the rhythm just take me places SS: Your soul deep in your chest Is the best when you just let it rest BF: Not gonna stress! SS: The music takes you down the track BF: The music takes me down the track SS: Keep movin' forward, never back BF: And movin' forward, never back SS: The soulful sound of song's the prize BF: My girlfriend knows that I got soul SS: You're doin' great, B, no surprise BF: My love makes me feel whole! And I've survived the people SS: That you survived the people BF: Tryna beat me down SS: Who would beat you down BF: And got right back up! SS: And got right back up! (Not Same Time) Boyfriend: The Boyfriend's makin' his name! I'm always game (Same Time) BF: Even though icy snow SS: Struttin' down the promenade A swing in our step That warm fuzzy glow BF: I feel my toes a-tappin' Like I never have felt yet! SS: Hear the train a-comin' BF: Put on a show! SS: It's the roar of the party That don't stop BF: Hear the train a-comin' With the sound of the Boyfriend Who's on top SS: 'Cause we're boppin' to the rhythm Of the midtown blues BF: Of the charts! And the heat you're packin', singin' SS: Like a fire that lights the heart BF: Got me boppin', too! Man, it's nice to get a break SS: And with my band supporting me I feel I can be BF: From people who scream SS: Playin' the sound of my dreams BF: And threaten all mean Not lettin' me be And ride the jazz singer's free melody! SS: And ride the jazz singer's free melody! BF: Take it away, Sister, buddy! SS: The easygoing jazz musician's Blowin' steam and tootin' the horn BF: The easygoing jazz musician SS: And keepin' people warm In every set BF: Thought me how to blow And I've sworn SS: 'Cause the Sister Searest Jazz Quintet's BF: To love my girl And serenade her each chance that I get SS: The heppest cats who've every been born BF: Your music gives me inspiration; SS: We keep alive the Twenties' roar So don't you sweat it, Boyfriend BF: Funky beats I'll adorn With jazz progressions SS: Just kick back And take a whack BF: That I learned from you, I bet SS: At sounds you've not A chance to hear before BF: That no one's ever gonna stand between SS: Here comes the solo Tell you what's in store! BF: My girl and I, our love is never torn! (Not Same Time) Boyfriend: Hey! Sister Searest: *Trumpet* Boyfriend: Hang on, that's not what you played before! Sister Searest: It's OK, improvise on what you know! Boyfriend: Hey, Girlfriend! I'm always gonna be right there By your side I'll never hide The feelings that I got for you No matter what comes out to face us I'll sing my heart out Keep you safe Hope you trust That I'm the one Who'll give you all the love I've got in my chest 'Cause you are my best friend And my lover Let's take it in stride! (Same Time) BF: So, Sister, how'd I do? SS: Nice one, B! BF: Hey! SS: I can tell how much you care About my sister! BF: You can see Just how much I wanna Hold and hug and kiss 'er! SS: I know you're the perfect guy for G Treat her right, fancy-free! BF: I know I'm the perfect guy for Girlfriend I'm glad you agree! SS: Your funny rappin' Got me snappin' Tappin' my foot To the rhythm that I'm layin' out BF: Your jazzy tunes Just fill the room With easy-to-follow harmonics SS: So take it to the coda, buddy! BF: That's what I'm about! SS: Twist and shout Without a doubt BF: Let's take it to the coda SS: I know that you'll take to heart BF: 'Cause we got ourselves a blowout! SS: The wonders of jazz! BF: I'm glad I got to listen SS: You're one classy fella Lemme tell ya BF: To the oft-imitated SS: Out of the guys that I've seen BF: And never-replicated sound SS: I trust you most with G BF: Of Sister Searest's quintet! SS: I know how much to you she means! BF: Of course! I love my girlfriend SS: *Trumpet* BF: I'd do anything To keep her away from harm's way Save the day Hey, Girlfriend, let me show you the things I wanna do To share the care I got for you I'll always be there where you need me You have got my heart; believe me When I tell you you're the love of my life I'll be there through trouble and strife!