When Smokey Sings

Debonair lullabies in melodies revealed

In deep despair on lonely nights, he knows just how you feel

The slyest rhymes, the sharpest suits in miracles made real

Like a bird in flight, on a hot sweet night

You know you're right just to hold her tight

He soothes it right, makes it out of sight

And everything's good in the world tonight

When Smokey sings, I hear violins

When Smokey sings, I forget everything

As she's packing her things, as she's spreading her wings

The front door might slam, but the back door, it rings

And Smokey sings, he sings

Elegance in eloquence, for sale or rent or hire

Should I say yes and match his best? Then I would be a liar

Symphonies that soothe the rage when lovers' hearts catch fire

Like a bird in flight, on a hot sweet night

You know you're right just to hold her tight

He soothes it right, makes it out of sight

And everything's good in the world tonight

When Smokey sings, I hear violins

When Smokey sings, I forget everything, yeah

As she's packing her things, as she's spreading her wings

Smashin' the hell with the heaven she brings

Then Smokey sings, he sings

Would it be true to say?

Luther croons, Sly's the original originator

James screams, Marvin was the only innovator (Innovator)

But nothing can compare, nothing can compare

When Smokey sings

When Smokey sings, I hear violins

When Smokey sings, I forget everything

As she's packing her things, as she's spreading her wings

She threw back her ring, when Smokey sings

Smokey sings, smokey sings