C A#
Debonair lullabies
A#sus2 C
In melodies revealed
C A#
In deep despair on lonely nights
A#sus2 C
He knows just how you feel
C A#
The slyest rhymes, the sharpest suits
A#sus2 C
In miracles made real
Am A#
Like a bird in flight on a hot sweet night
Am A# F A# C
You know you're right just to hold her tight
Am A#
He soothes it right, makes it out of sight
F
And everything's good in the world tonight
C A# F C A# F
When Smokey sings, I hear violins
C A# F C A# F
When Smokey sings, I forget everything
C
As she's packing her things
A#
As she's spreading her wings
C
The front door might slam
A#
But the back door it rings
C A# F C A# F
And Smokey sings, he sings
C A#
Elegance in eloquence
A#sus2 C
For sale or rent or hire
C A#
Should I say yes and match his best
Bsus2 C
Then I would be a liar
C A#
Symphonies that soothe the rage
A#sus2 C
When lovers' hearts catch fire
Am A#
Like a bird in flight on a hot sweet night
Am A# F A# C
You know you're right just to hold her tight
Am A#
He soothes it right, makes it out of sight
F
And everything's good in the world tonight
C A# F C A# F
When Smokey sings, I hear violins
C A# F C A# F
When Smokey sings, I forget everything
C
As she's packing her things
A#
As she's spreading her wings
C
Smashing the hell
A#
With the heaven she brings
C A# F C A# F
Then Smokey sings, he sings
C A# A#sus2 C
Would it be true to say
C A#sus2
Luther croons
A# C
Sly's the original originator
C A#
James screams
A# C
Marvin was the only innovator
C A# A#sus2
But nothing can compare, Nothing can compare
C
When Smokey sings
Am A# Am A# F A# C
Am A# F
C A# F C A# F
When Smokey sings, I hear violins
C A# F C A# F
When Smokey sings, I forget everything
C A# F
As she's packing her things
C A# F
As she's spreading her wings
C A# F
She threw back the ring
C A# F
When Smokey sings
C A# F
Smokey sings
C A# F
Smokey sings
C