A# Ab
Debonair lullabies
Absus2 A#
In melodies revealed
A# Ab
In deep despair on lonely nights
Absus2 A#
He knows just how you feel
A# Ab
The slyest rhymes, the sharpest suits
Absus2 A#
In miracles made real
Gm Ab
Like a bird in flight on a hot sweet night
Gm Ab D# Ab A#
You know you're right just to hold her tight
Gm Ab
He soothes it right, makes it out of sight
D#
And everything's good in the world tonight
A# Ab D# A# Ab D#
When Smokey sings, I hear violins
A# Ab D# A# Ab D#
When Smokey sings, I forget everything
A#
As she's packing her things
Ab
As she's spreading her wings
A#
The front door might slam
Ab
But the back door it rings
A# Ab D# A# Ab D#
And Smokey sings, he sings
A# Ab
Elegance in eloquence
Absus2 A#
For sale or rent or hire
A# Ab
Should I say yes and match his best
Asus2 A#
Then I would be a liar
A# Ab
Symphonies that soothe the rage
Absus2 A#
When lovers' hearts catch fire
Gm Ab
Like a bird in flight on a hot sweet night
Gm Ab D# Ab A#
You know you're right just to hold her tight
Gm Ab
He soothes it right, makes it out of sight
D#
And everything's good in the world tonight
A# Ab D# A# Ab D#
When Smokey sings, I hear violins
A# Ab D# A# Ab D#
When Smokey sings, I forget everything
A#
As she's packing her things
Ab
As she's spreading her wings
A#
Smashing the hell
Ab
With the heaven she brings
A# Ab D# A# Ab D#
Then Smokey sings, he sings
A# Ab Absus2 A#
Would it be true to say
A# Absus2
Luther croons
Ab A#
Sly's the original originator
A# Ab
James screams
Ab A#
Marvin was the only innovator
A# Ab Absus2
But nothing can compare, Nothing can compare
A#
When Smokey sings
Gm Ab Gm Ab D# Ab A#
Gm Ab D#
A# Ab D# A# Ab D#
When Smokey sings, I hear violins
A# Ab D# A# Ab D#
When Smokey sings, I forget everything
A# Ab D#
As she's packing her things
A# Ab D#
As she's spreading her wings
A# Ab D#
She threw back the ring
A# Ab D#
When Smokey sings
A# Ab D#
Smokey sings
A# Ab D#
Smokey sings
C