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 the world London city this big city

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 moon looks down the stars are shining autumn leaves start to fall the rain is falling

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? Montreal New Orleans New York Tennessee

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. ain't it funny all the time rain or shine 'cause you're my honey

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

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? buckles shine sweetie pie ham and eggs jug of wine

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? guarding my heart on the make true to you looking out for number one

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. none of my business so very sad in my wildest dreams over my head

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

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? Lullaby of Birdland Lullaby of Broadway New York Lullaby Times Square 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? my heart a big red balloon an empty wallet a green and yellow basket

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

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? please adore me none before me come look for me gee, you bore 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 it might as well be spring my heart must be opening I must be wearing your ring

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? little home softest kiss yearning love caravan

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? stardust melody lyric memory

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 call it a day a big one for me one more for the road

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? My Favorite Things A Fine Romance Let's Call the Whole Thing Off It Was Just One of Those 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