F Eb
Debonair lullabies
Ebsus2 F
In melodies revealed
F Eb
In deep despair on lonely nights
Ebsus2 F
He knows just how you feel
F Eb
The slyest rhymes, the sharpest suits
Ebsus2 F
In miracles made real
Dm Eb
Like a bird in flight on a hot sweet night
Dm Eb A# Eb F
You know you're right just to hold her tight
Dm Eb
He soothes it right, makes it out of sight
A#
And everything's good in the world tonight
F Eb A# F Eb A#
When Smokey sings, I hear violins
F Eb A# F Eb A#
When Smokey sings, I forget everything
F
As she's packing her things
Eb
As she's spreading her wings
F
The front door might slam
Eb
But the back door it rings
F Eb A# F Eb A#
And Smokey sings, he sings
F Eb
Elegance in eloquence
Ebsus2 F
For sale or rent or hire
F Eb
Should I say yes and match his best
Esus2 F
Then I would be a liar
F Eb
Symphonies that soothe the rage
Ebsus2 F
When lovers' hearts catch fire
Dm Eb
Like a bird in flight on a hot sweet night
Dm Eb A# Eb F
You know you're right just to hold her tight
Dm Eb
He soothes it right, makes it out of sight
A#
And everything's good in the world tonight
F Eb A# F Eb A#
When Smokey sings, I hear violins
F Eb A# F Eb A#
When Smokey sings, I forget everything
F
As she's packing her things
Eb
As she's spreading her wings
F
Smashing the hell
Eb
With the heaven she brings
F Eb A# F Eb A#
Then Smokey sings, he sings
F Eb Ebsus2 F
Would it be true to say
F Ebsus2
Luther croons
Eb F
Sly's the original originator
F Eb
James screams
Eb F
Marvin was the only innovator
F Eb Ebsus2
But nothing can compare, Nothing can compare
F
When Smokey sings
Dm Eb Dm Eb A# Eb F
Dm Eb A#
F Eb A# F Eb A#
When Smokey sings, I hear violins
F Eb A# F Eb A#
When Smokey sings, I forget everything
F Eb A#
As she's packing her things
F Eb A#
As she's spreading her wings
F Eb A#
She threw back the ring
F Eb A#
When Smokey sings
F Eb A#
Smokey sings
F Eb A#
Smokey sings
C