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PERFORMING ARTISTS
Carmen McRae
Carmen McRae
Vocals
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Performer
Paul Desmond
Paul Desmond
Alto Saxophone
Dave Brubeck
Dave Brubeck
Piano
Joe Morello
Joe Morello
Drums
Eugene Wright
Eugene Wright
Bass
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Paul Desmond
Paul Desmond
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Teo Macero
Teo Macero
Producer
Teo Macero and His Orchestra
Teo Macero and His Orchestra
Producer
Dave Brubeck
Dave Brubeck
Executive Producer
Russell Gloyd
Russell Gloyd
Executive Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Won't you stop and take a little time out with me?
Just take five
Stop your busy day and take the time out to see
I'm alive
[Bridge]
Though I'm going out of my way
Just so I can pass by each day
Not a single word do we say
It's a pantomime and not a play
[Bridge]
Still, I know our eyes often meet
I feel tingles down to my feet
When you smile, that's much too discreet
Sends me on my way
[Verse 2]
Wouldn't it be better not to be so polite?
You could offer a light
Start a little conversation now, it's alright
Just take five, just take five
[Bridge]
Though I'm going out of my way
Just so I can pass by each day
Not a single word do we say
It's a pantomime and not a play
[Bridge]
Still, I know our eyes often meet
I feel tingles down to my feet
When you smile, that's much too discreet
Sends me on my way
[Verse 3]
Wouldn't it be better not to be so polite?
You could offer a light
Start a little conversation now, it's alright
Just take five, just take five
[Outro]
Just take five
Just take five
Just take five
Written by: Paul Desmond, Iola Brubeck

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