F# Fb
Debonair lullabies
Fbsus2 F#
In melodies revealed
F# Fb
In deep despair on lonely nights
Fbsus2 F#
He knows just how you feel
F# Fb
The slyest rhymes, the sharpest suits
Fbsus2 F#
In miracles made real
D#m Fb
Like a bird in flight on a hot sweet night
D#m Fb B Fb F#
You know you're right just to hold her tight
D#m Fb
He soothes it right, makes it out of sight
B
And everything's good in the world tonight
F# Fb B F# Fb B
When Smokey sings, I hear violins
F# Fb B F# Fb B
When Smokey sings, I forget everything
F#
As she's packing her things
Fb
As she's spreading her wings
F#
The front door might slam
Fb
But the back door it rings
F# Fb B F# Fb B
And Smokey sings, he sings
F# Fb
Elegance in eloquence
Fbsus2 F#
For sale or rent or hire
F# Fb
Should I say yes and match his best
Fsus2 F#
Then I would be a liar
F# Fb
Symphonies that soothe the rage
Fbsus2 F#
When lovers' hearts catch fire
D#m Fb
Like a bird in flight on a hot sweet night
D#m Fb B Fb F#
You know you're right just to hold her tight
D#m Fb
He soothes it right, makes it out of sight
B
And everything's good in the world tonight
F# Fb B F# Fb B
When Smokey sings, I hear violins
F# Fb B F# Fb B
When Smokey sings, I forget everything
F#
As she's packing her things
Fb
As she's spreading her wings
F#
Smashing the hell
Fb
With the heaven she brings
F# Fb B F# Fb B
Then Smokey sings, he sings
F# Fb Fbsus2 F#
Would it be true to say
F# Fbsus2
Luther croons
Fb F#
Sly's the original originator
F# Fb
James screams
Fb F#
Marvin was the only innovator
F# Fb Fbsus2
But nothing can compare, Nothing can compare
F#
When Smokey sings
D#m Fb D#m Fb B Fb F#
D#m Fb B
F# Fb B F# Fb B
When Smokey sings, I hear violins
F# Fb B F# Fb B
When Smokey sings, I forget everything
F# Fb B
As she's packing her things
F# Fb B
As she's spreading her wings
F# Fb B
She threw back the ring
F# Fb B
When Smokey sings
F# Fb B
Smokey sings
F# Fb B
Smokey sings
C