Key: A
Introduction:
C Bb
Debonair lullabies
Bb2 C
In melodies revealed
C Bb
In deep despair on lonely nights
Bb2 C
He knows just how you feel
C Bb
The slyest rhymes, the sharpest suits
Bb2 C
In miracles made real
Am Bb
Like a bird in flight on a hot sweet night
Am Bb F Bb C
You know you're right just to hold her tight
Am Bb
He soothes it right, makes it out of sight
F
And everything's good in the world tonight
C Bb F C Bb F
When Smokey sings, I hear violins
C Bb F C Bb F
When Smokey sings, I forget everything
C
As she's packing her things
Bb
As she's spreading her wings
C
The front door might slam
Bb
But the back door it rings
C Bb F C Bb F
And Smokey sings, he sings
C Bb
Elegance in eloquence
Bb2 C
For sale or rent or hire
C Bb
Should I say yes and match his best
B2 C
Then I would be a liar
C Bb
Symphonies that soothe the rage
Bb2 C
When lovers' hearts catch fire
Am Bb
Like a bird in flight on a hot sweet night
Am Bb F Bb C
You know you're right just to hold her tight
Am Bb
He soothes it right, makes it out of sight
F
And everything's good in the world tonight
C Bb F C Bb F
When Smokey sings, I hear violins
C Bb F C Bb F
When Smokey sings, I forget everything
C
As she's packing her things
Bb
As she's spreading her wings
C
Smashing the hell
Bb
With the heaven she brings
C Bb F C Bb F
Then Smokey sings, he sings
C Bb Bb2 C
Would it be true to say
C Bb2
Luther croons
Bb C
Sly's the original originator
C Bb
James screams
Bb C
Marvin was the only innovator
C Bb Bb2
But nothing can compare, Nothing can compare
C
When Smokey sings
C Bb F C Bb F
When Smokey sings, I hear violins
C Bb F C Bb F
When Smokey sings, I forget everything
C Bb F
As she's packing her things
C Bb F
As she's spreading her wings
C Bb F
She threw back the ring
C Bb F
When Smokey sings
C Bb F
Smokey sings
C Bb F
Smokey sings