Sparks - Big Bands lyrics
[Sparks - Big Bands lyrics]
I smiled like Herbert Hoover when they played
I dreamed of bankers' daughters, better days
Care to dance, my lady, live near here?
They certainly sound in fine form
Do you care?
I am quite partial
Broke, spent, I still marshal
Follow me, my lady, to my home
See my large collection, some on loan
Of every big band record ever made
I had to sell my heater, so don't shake
I am quite partial
Broke, spent, I still marshal
All my strength when big bands blare
I smile like Herbert Hoover when
The big bands played
I dreamed of bankers' daughters, better days
For I am quite partial
Broke, spent, I marshal
All my strength when big bands play
Knowing of their flair for
Filling empty stomachs, empty hearts
They're not so far apart
They're not so far apart
And if you can't sleep late all night
It sure ain't your coffee, well
It's the bunk
Well honey, I am quite partial broke, spent
I still marshal all my strength!
I smile like Herbert Hoover when
The big bands play
I frequent the dance halls most
Every night into the day
I know the name of every
Trombone player that exists
They don't know I used to blow before
The crash had hit our land
(Before the Crash)
I find it so much warmer in
The ballroom than at home
A common bond unites us so
We're really not alone
Sure, we've got our problems
But tonight we won't admit it
Take my hand my lady friend
We'll make it seem like we were there tonight
I dreamed of bankers' daughters, better days
Care to dance, my lady, live near here?
They certainly sound in fine form
Do you care?
I am quite partial
Broke, spent, I still marshal
Follow me, my lady, to my home
See my large collection, some on loan
Of every big band record ever made
I had to sell my heater, so don't shake
I am quite partial
Broke, spent, I still marshal
All my strength when big bands blare
I smile like Herbert Hoover when
The big bands played
I dreamed of bankers' daughters, better days
For I am quite partial
Broke, spent, I marshal
All my strength when big bands play
Knowing of their flair for
Filling empty stomachs, empty hearts
They're not so far apart
They're not so far apart
And if you can't sleep late all night
It sure ain't your coffee, well
It's the bunk
Well honey, I am quite partial broke, spent
I still marshal all my strength!
I smile like Herbert Hoover when
The big bands play
I frequent the dance halls most
Every night into the day
I know the name of every
Trombone player that exists
They don't know I used to blow before
The crash had hit our land
(Before the Crash)
I find it so much warmer in
The ballroom than at home
A common bond unites us so
We're really not alone
Sure, we've got our problems
But tonight we won't admit it
Take my hand my lady friend
We'll make it seem like we were there tonight