Shiny Stockings Count Basie

"Those silk shiny stockings That I wear when I'm with you I wear 'cause you told me That you dig that crazy hue Do we feel the romance When we go to the dance Oh no, you take a glance At those shiny stockings

Yesterday Count Basie

Yesterday All my troubles seemed so far away Now it looks as though they're here to stay Oh, I believe in yesterday Suddenly I'm not half the man I used to be There's a shadow hanging over me...

I Didnt Know About You Count Basie

I Didn뭪 Know About You Count Basie Music and Lyrics by Duke Ellington and bob Russell I wen t around with my own little croud The usual laughs, not often but loud And in the world that

Satin Doll Count Basie

Cigarette holder which wigs me over her shoulder, she digs me. Out cattin' that satin doll. Baby, shall we go out skippin ? Careful, amigo, you're flippin', speaks Latin that satin doll. She's no...

a fine romance Count Basie

A fine romance with no kisses A fine romance, my friend, this is We should be like a couple of hot tomatoes (to-mah-toes, dear) But you're as cold as yesterday's mashed po-tah-toes (potatoes) A fi...

Our love is here to stay Count Basie

It's very clear Our love is here to stay. Not for a year, Forever and a day. The radio and telephone And the movies that we know May just be passing fancies And in time, may go... But oh my dear,...

Dream A Little Dream Of Me Count Basie

Stars shining bright above you Night breezes seem to whisper "I love you" Birds singin' in the sycamore trees Dream a little dream of me Say nighty-night and kiss me Just hold me tight a...

Teach me tonight Count Basie

Did you see that I've got a lot to learn? Well don't think I'm trying not to learn, Since this is the perfect spot to learn - Oooh, teach me tonight! Let's start with the ABC of it, Roll right down...

come rain or come shine Count Basie

I'm gonna love you, like nobody's loved you Come rain or come shine High as a mountain, deep as a river Come rain or come shine I guess when you met me It was just one of those things But don't yo...

Singin' in the rain Count Basie

I'm singing in the rain Just singing in the rain What a glorious feeling I'm happy again I'm laughing at clouds So dark up above 'Cause the sun's in my heart And I'm ready for love Let the stormy...

All My Loving Count Basie

Close your eyes and I'll kiss you Tomorrow I'll miss you Remember I'll always be true And then while I'm away I'll write home every day And I'll send all my loving to you I'll pretend that ...

April In Paris Count Basie

I never knew the charm of springI never met it face to faceI never knew my heart could singI never missed a warm embraceTill April in Paris, chestnuts in blossomHoliday tables under the treesApril ...

Blue Skies Count Basie

"I was blue, just as blue as I could beEv'ry day was a cloudy day for meThen good luck came a-knocking at my doorSkies were gray but they're not gray anymoreBlue skiesSmiling at meNothing but blue ...

On The Sunny Side Of The Street Count Basie

Walked with no one and talked with no oneAnd I had nothing but shadowsThen one morning you passedAnd I brightened at lastNow I greet the day and complete the dayWith the sun in my heartAll my worry...

Moonglow Count Basie

It must have been moonglow, way up in the blueIt must have been moonglow that led me straight to youI still hear you sayin', Dear one, hold me fastAnd I keep on prayin', Oh Lord, please let this la...

I'm Getting Sentimental Over You Count Basie

Never thought I'd fallBut now I hear love callI'm getting sentimental over youThings you say and doJust thrill me through and throughI'm getting sentimental over youI thought I was happyI could liv...

The Lady Is A Tramp Count Basie

She gets too hungry for dinner at eightShe likes the theater and never comes lateShe never bothers with people she'd hateThat's why the lady is a trampDoesn't like crap games with barons and earlsW...

Sweet Lorraine Count Basie

Ev'rything is set, skies are blueCan't believe it yet, but it's trueI'll give you just one guessMy sweet Lorraine said YesWaiting for the time, soon to beWhen the bells will chime merrilyI'm so hap...

Get Me To The Church On Time Count Basie

I'm gettin' married in the morningDing dong the bells are gonna chimeWe'll have a whopper, pull out the stopperGet me to the church on timeI've got to get there in the morningSpruced up and lookin'...

Day In Day Out Count Basie

That same old voodoo follows me aboutThat same old pounding in my heart, whenever I think of youAnd baby I think of youDay in and day outDay out day inI needn't tell you how my days beginWhen I awa...

I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You Count Basie

"I need your love so badly, I love you, oh, so madlyBut I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you!I thought at last I'd found you, but other lovers surround youAnd ""I don't stand a ghost of a cha...

Ain't Misbehavin' Count Basie

No one to talk with, all by myselfNo one to walk with but I'm happy on the shelfAin't misbehavin', savin' my love for youI know for certain, the one I loveI'm through with flirtin', it's just you I...

If I Were A Bell Count Basie

Ask me how do I feelAsk me now that we're cosy and clingin'Well, sir, all I can sayIs if I were a bell, I'd be ringin'From the moment we kissed tonightThat's the way I've just gotta behaveBoy, if I...

Bewitched Count Basie

She's a fool and don't I know itBut a fool can have her charmsI'm in love and don't I show itLike a babe in armsLove's the same old situationLately I've not slept a winkSince this crazy situationHa...

I've Got The World On A String Count Basie

"Merry month of may, sunny skies of blue,clouds have rolled away and the sun peeps thru,May express happiness, joy you may define in a thousand ways,but a case like mine needs a ""special phrase""...

As Long As I Live Count Basie

Maybe I can't live to love you as long as I want toLife isn't long enough baby, but I can love you as long as I liveMaybe I can't give you diamonds and things like I want toBut I can promise you, b...

Don't Worry 'Bout Me Count Basie

"Don't worry 'bout meI'll get alongForget about meJust be happy my loveLet's say that our little show is overAnd so the story endsWhy not call it a day the sensible wayAnd still be friendsLook out ...

How High The Moon Count Basie

"Somewhere there's musicHow faint the tuneSomewhere there's heavenHow high the moonThere is no moon aboveWhen love is far away tooTill it comes trueThat you love me as I love youSomewhere there's m...

Roll Em Pete Count Basie

"Well, I got a galShe lives up on the hillWell, I got a galShe lives up on the hillWell, this woman's tryin' to quit me, LordBut I love her stillShe's got eyes like diamondsThey shine like Klondike...

I Wish You Love Count Basie

Goodbye, No use leading with our chins, This is where our story ends Never lovers, ever friends. Goodbye, Let our hearts call it a day, But before you walk away I sincerely want to say I wish you b...

I Can't Stop Loving You Count Basie

Might as well ask meTo drown in the Dead SeaYou might as well ask meTo walk a high wireYou might as well sayThe sky is fallingYou can say stopBut I know I can'tI've been loving you far too longI ca...

All Of Me Count Basie

You took my kisses and all my loveYou taught me how to careAm I to be just remnant of a one side love affairAll you tookI gladly gaveThere is nothing left for me to saveAll of meWhy not take all of...

ALL HIS CHILDREN Bing Crosby

WITH COUNT BASIE & HIS ORCHESTRA (Mancini-Bergman-Bergman) from All His Children On Backstreet Music Inc.

Stockings Suzanne Vega

It's between the binding of her stockings and her skin.

Alright, Okay, You Win Count Basie, Joe Williams

Well allright okay you winI'm in love with youWell allright okay you winBaby what can i doI'll do anything you sayIt's just go to be that wayWell allright okay you winI'm in love with youWell allri...

Teach Me Tonight Count Basie, Joe Williams

Did you see that I've got a lot to learnWell don't think I'm trying not to learnSince this is the perfect spot to learnTeach me tonightStart with the ABC of itRoll right down to the XYZ of itHelp m...

Please Send Me Someone To Love Count Basie, Joe Williams

When the evening the evening sun goes downYou're gonna find me somewhere hanging aroundThe night life people it ain't no good lifeBut it's my life yeahAll the people just like you and meEverybody's...

Roll 'Em Pete Count Basie, Joe Williams

I got a gal She lives up on the hillI got a gal She lives up on the hillthis woman's tryin' to quit me LordBut I love her stillShe's got eyes like diamondsThey shine like Klondike goldShe's got eye...

Smack Dab In The Middle Count Basie, Joe Williams

Pick me a town in any climeWhere people like a rockin timeAnd stay awake both day and nightTill everybody's feelin good an' rightThen throw me smack dab in the middleI wanna be smack dab in the mid...

Our Love Is Here To Stay Count Basie, Joe Williams

It's very clear our love is here to stayNot for a year but ever and a dayThe radio and the telephoneand the movies that we knowMay just be passing fancies and in time may goBut oh my dear our love ...

Nevertheless Count Basie, Joe Williams

Maybe I'm right and maybe I'm wrongMaybe I'm weak and maybe I'm strongBut nevertheless I'm in love with youMaybe I'll win and maybe I'll loseAnd maybe I'm in for crying the bluesBut nevertheless I'...

Singin' In The Rain Count Basie, Joe Williams

I'm singin' in the rainJust singin' in the rainWhat a glorious feelingI'm happy againI'm laughing at cloudsSo dark up aboveThe sun's in my heart and I'm ready for loveLet the stormy clouds chaseEve...

There Will Never Be Another You Count Basie, Joe Williams

There will be many other nights like thisAnd I'll be standing here with someone newThere will be other songs to singanother fall another springBut there will never be another youThere will be other...

My Baby Just Cares For Me Count Basie, Joe Williams

My baby don't care for showsMy baby don't care for clothesMy baby just cares for meMy baby don't care for furs and lacesMy baby don't care for high toned placesMy baby don't care for ringsor other ...

This Can't Be Love Count Basie, Joe Williams

This can't be love because I feel so wellNo sobs no sorrows no sighsThis can't be love I get no dizzy spellsMy head is not in the skiesMy heart does not stand still just hear it beatThis is too swe...

Thou Swell Count Basie, Joe Williams

Thou swell thou witty thou sweet thou grandWouldst kiss me pretty Wouldst hold my handBoth thine eyes are cute too what they do to meHear me holler I choose a sweetLollapaloosa in theeI'd feel so r...

Too Close For Comfort Count Basie, Joe Williams

Be wise be smart behave my heartDon't upset your cart when she's so closeBe soft be sweet but be discreetDon't go off your beat she's so close for comfortToo close too close for comfort please not ...

A Fine Romance Count Basie, Joe Williams

A fine romance with no kissesA fine romance, my friend, this isWe should be like a couple of hot tomatoesBut you're as cold as yesterday's mashed potatoesA fine romance--you won't nestleA fine roma...

Come Rain Or Come Shine Count Basie, Joe Williams

I'm gonna love you, like nobody's loved youCome rain or come shineHigh as a mountain, deep as a riverCome rain or come shineI guess when you met meIt was just one of those thingsBut don't you ever ...

I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me Count Basie, Joe Williams

Yesterday you came my way,And when you smiled at me,In my heart I felt a thrill you see,That it was love at sight andI was right to love you as I do.Still I never dreamed that you could love me too...