Lyrics to Even More Jazz Standards

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1. "You must take the __ train To go to Sugar Hill way up in Harlem If you miss the ___ train You'll find you missed the quickest way to Harlem" So, which train is the quickest way to Harlem? Answer: (one letter)

2. "Oh, please have some pity I’m all alone in __________ I tell you I’m just a lonesome babe in the wood, So lady be good to me" Where am I all alone? this scary wood this big city London city the world

3. "Weeping willow tree, weep in sympathy, Bend your branches down along the ground ___________" Finish the lyric. and cover me and in the stream and let them trail oh, willow tree

4. "But I miss you most of all my darling When _______________" When do I miss my darling? the stars are shining the moon looks down the rain is falling autumn leaves start to fall

5. "And there’s one thing more I miss the one I care for More than I miss ____________" Well, I'm missing someplace, but where? Tennessee Montreal New Orleans New York

6. "And so I'm borrowing a love song from the birds To tell you that ____________" Now, what could those birds be telling you? I love you you're marvelous it's springtime you're the only one

7. "Days may be cloudy or sunny We're in or we're out of the money But I'm with you always I'm with you __________" Finish the lyric. all the time ain't it funny 'cause you're my honey rain or shine

8. "The winds grow colder And suddenly you're older And all because of ____________" What's it all because of? the man that got away an empty dream your broken heart that one mistake

9. "When I remember every little thing You used to do I grow _______ Every road I walk along I walk along with you No wonder I am ________" So, what am I? sentimental melancholy lonely content

10. "Nothing could be finer Than to have your _________ in Carolina" What is so fine to have in Carolina? sweetie pie buckles shine jug of wine ham and eggs

11. "Away from the city that hurts and knocks, I’m standing alone by the desolate docks In the still and the chill of the night I see the horizon the great unknown My heart has an ache It’s as heavy as stone With the dawn coming on, make it last I cover the _________ I’m watching the sea Will the one I love Be coming back to me?" What am I covering? Answer: (one word)

12. "If a custom-tailored vet Asks me out for something wet, When the vet begins to pet, I cry 'Hooray!' Mister Harris, plutocrat, Wants to give my cheek a pat, If the Harris pat means a Paris hat, Bébé! But I'm always _________" Looks like I'm always something, all right, but what? true to you looking out for number one on the make guarding my heart

13. "Do nothing 'til you hear from me, Pay no attention to what's said. Why people tear the seams of anyone's dreams Is ___________" Finish the lyric. over my head in my wildest dreams none of my business so very sad

14. "Off with my _______, Off with my glove. I need no ________, I'm burning with love" What is it that I don't need? parka bandages armour overcoat

15. "Good night, baby Good night, milkman's on his way Sleep tight, baby Sleep tight, let's call it a day." What song are these lyrics from? Times Square Lullaby Lullaby of Birdland Lullaby of Broadway New York Lullaby

16. "She was truckin' on down the avenue Without a single thing to do She was peck, peck, peckin' all around When she spied it on the ground" What did she spy? a green and yellow basket an empty wallet my heart a big red balloon

17. "_____ and me, and the baby makes three We're happy in my, in my Blue Heaven" Who am I happy with? Annie Bertha Sadie Molly

18. "And then there suddenly appeared before me The only one my arms will hold I heard somebody whisper '_______________'" What was that whisper in my ear? gee, you bore me come look for me please adore me none before me

19. "I’m as busy as a spider spinning daydreams, I’m as giddy as a baby on a swing, I haven’t seen a crocus or a rosebud, Or a robin or a bluebird on the wing, But I feel so gay in a melancholy way, That ____________________" Finish the lyric. I can tell you're near I must be wearing your ring my heart must be opening it might as well be spring

20. "Night and stars above that shine so bright The myst’ry of their fading light That shines upon our _________" What do the stars shine on? caravan yearning love little home softest kiss

21. "The melody haunts my reverie And I am once again with you When our love was new And each kiss an inspiration But that was long ago Now my consolation Is in the _______ of a song" What's the missing word? lyric memory melody stardust

22. "Those icy fingers up and down my spine, That same old witchcraft when your eyes meet mine. The same old tingle that I feel inside" Oh, what or who has me under a spell? That Old Black Magic Black Magic Woman Green-Eyed Lady Don't Worry Ma, It's Only Witchcraft

23. "This torch that I found It’s gotta be drowned Or it soon might explode So make it one for my baby And ______________" Complete the lyric. take one for yourself one more for the road a big one for me call it a day

24. "Things have come to a pretty pass Our romance is growing flat, For you like this and the other While I go for this and that, Goodness knows what the end will be Oh I don't know where I'm at It looks as if we two will never be one Something must be done" Which song do these lyrics come from? A Fine Romance Let's Call the Whole Thing Off It Was Just One of Those Things My Favorite Things

25. "I love you _________________ I hope you do believe me I've given you my heart" Complete the lyric. my arms are open you are my darling for sentimental reasons with all my heart