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Debonair lullabies
Bbsus2C
In melodies revealed
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In deep despair on lonely nights
Bbsus2C
He knows just how you feel
CBb
The slyest rhymes, the sharpest suits
Bbsus2C
In miracles made real
AmBb
Like a bird in flight on a hot sweet night
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You know you're right just to hold her tight
AmBb
He soothes it right, makes it out of sight
F
And everything's good in the world tonight
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When Smokey sings, I hear violins
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When Smokey sings, I forget everything
C
As she's packing her things
Bb
As she's spreading her wings
C
The front door might slam
Bb
But the back door it rings
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And Smokey sings, he sings
CBb
Elegance in eloquence
Bbsus2C
For sale or rent or hire
CBb
Should I say yes and match his best
Bsus2C
Then I would be a liar
CBb
Symphonies that soothe the rage
Bbsus2C
When lovers' hearts catch fire
AmBb
Like a bird in flight on a hot sweet night
AmBbFBbC
You know you're right just to hold her tight
AmBb
He soothes it right, makes it out of sight
F
And everything's good in the world tonight
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When Smokey sings, I hear violins
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When Smokey sings, I forget everything
C
As she's packing her things
Bb
As she's spreading her wings
C
Smashing the hell
Bb
With the heaven she brings
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Then Smokey sings, he sings
CBbBbsus2C
Would it be true to say
CBbsus2
Luther croons
BbC
Sly's the original originator
CBb
James screams
BbC
Marvin was the only innovator
CBbBbsus2
But nothing can compare, Nothing can compare
C
When Smokey sings
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When Smokey sings, I hear violins
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When Smokey sings, I forget everything
CBbF
As she's packing her things
CBbF
As she's spreading her wings
CBbF
She threw back the ring
CBbF
When Smokey sings
CBbF
Smokey sings
CBbF
Smokey sings
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