Tender Trap, The - Sinatra-basie

Writer(s): cahn/van heusen You see a pair of laughing eyes And suddenly your sighing sighs You’re thinking nothing’s wrong You string along, boy, then snap! Those eyes, those sighs, they’re part of the tender trap You’re hand in hand beneath the trees And soon there’s music in the breeze You’re acting kind of smart, until […]

Please Be Kind - Sinatra-basie

Writer(s): cahn/chaplin This is my first affair – please be kind Handle my heart with care – please be kind This is all so grand My dreams are on parade If you’ll just understand They’ll never, never fade So tell me your love’s sincere – please be kind Tell me i needn’t fear – please […]

Pennies From Heaven - Sinatra-basie

Writer(s): johnny burke, arthur johnston Every time it rains, It rains pennies from heaven Don’t you know each cloud contains Pennies from heaven You’ll find your fortune’s falling All over the town Be sure that your umbrella is upside down Trade them for a package of sunshine and flowers If you want the things you […]

Nice Work If You Can Get It - Sinatra-basie

Writer(s): author; gershwin/gershwin Verse: The man who only lives for making money Lives a life that isn’t necessarily sunny Likewise the man who works for fame There’s no guarantee that time won’t erase his name The fact is, the only work that really brings enjoyment Is the kind that is for girl and boy meant […]

My Kind Of Girl - Sinatra-basie

She walks like an angel walks, She talks like an angel talks, And her hair has a kind of curl, To my mind, she’s my kind of girl. She’s wise like an angel’s wise, With eyes like an angel’s eyes, And a smile like a kind of pearl, To my mind, she’s my kind of […]

Looking At The World Thru Rose Colored Glasses - Sinatra-basie

Looking at the world through rose colored glasses, Everything is rosy now. Looking at the world and everything that passes, Seems of rosy hue somehow. Why do i feel surprise, don’t wink your eyes, Needn’t guess i’ll confess, certain someone just said yes. In a bungalow all covered with roses, i will settle down i […]

Learnin’ The Blues - Sinatra-basie

Writer(s): delores silvers The tables are empty – the dance floor’s deserted You play the same love song – it’s the tenth time you’ve heard it That’s the beginning – just one of the clues You’ve had your first lesson – in learnin’ the blues The cigarettes you light – one after another Won’t help […]

I Won’t Dance - Sinatra-basie

I won’t dance, don’t ask me I won’t dance, don’t ask me I won’t dance madame with you My heart won’t let me feet do things that they sould do You know what, you’re lovely you know what, you’re so lovely And you know what you do to me I´m like an ocean wave that’s […]

I Only Have Eyes For You - Sinatra-basie

Writer(s): warren/dubin My love must be a kind of blind love I can’t see anyone but you And dear, i wonder if you find love An optical illusion, too? Are the stars out tonight? I don’t know if it’s cloudy or bright ’cause i only have eyes for you, dear The moon may be high […]

I’m Going To Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter - Sinatra-basie

Writer(s): ahlert/young I’m gonna sit right down and write myself a letter And make believe it came from you I’m gonna write words oh so sweet They’re gonna knock me off my feet A lotta kisses on the bottom I’ll be glad i got ’em I’m gonna smile and say: "i hope you’re feeling better" […]