G# Gb
Debonair lullabies
Gbsus2 G#
In melodies revealed
G# Gb
In deep despair on lonely nights
Gbsus2 G#
He knows just how you feel
G# Gb
The slyest rhymes, the sharpest suits
Gbsus2 G#
In miracles made real
Fm Gb
Like a bird in flight on a hot sweet night
Fm Gb C# Gb G#
You know you're right just to hold her tight
Fm Gb
He soothes it right, makes it out of sight
C#
And everything's good in the world tonight
G# Gb C# G# Gb C#
When Smokey sings, I hear violins
G# Gb C# G# Gb C#
When Smokey sings, I forget everything
G#
As she's packing her things
Gb
As she's spreading her wings
G#
The front door might slam
Gb
But the back door it rings
G# Gb C# G# Gb C#
And Smokey sings, he sings
G# Gb
Elegance in eloquence
Gbsus2 G#
For sale or rent or hire
G# Gb
Should I say yes and match his best
Gsus2 G#
Then I would be a liar
G# Gb
Symphonies that soothe the rage
Gbsus2 G#
When lovers' hearts catch fire
Fm Gb
Like a bird in flight on a hot sweet night
Fm Gb C# Gb G#
You know you're right just to hold her tight
Fm Gb
He soothes it right, makes it out of sight
C#
And everything's good in the world tonight
G# Gb C# G# Gb C#
When Smokey sings, I hear violins
G# Gb C# G# Gb C#
When Smokey sings, I forget everything
G#
As she's packing her things
Gb
As she's spreading her wings
G#
Smashing the hell
Gb
With the heaven she brings
G# Gb C# G# Gb C#
Then Smokey sings, he sings
G# Gb Gbsus2 G#
Would it be true to say
G# Gbsus2
Luther croons
Gb G#
Sly's the original originator
G# Gb
James screams
Gb G#
Marvin was the only innovator
G# Gb Gbsus2
But nothing can compare, Nothing can compare
G#
When Smokey sings
Fm Gb Fm Gb C# Gb G#
Fm Gb C#
G# Gb C# G# Gb C#
When Smokey sings, I hear violins
G# Gb C# G# Gb C#
When Smokey sings, I forget everything
G# Gb C#
As she's packing her things
G# Gb C#
As she's spreading her wings
G# Gb C#
She threw back the ring
G# Gb C#
When Smokey sings
G# Gb C#
Smokey sings
G# Gb C#
Smokey sings
C