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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Benny Benack III
Trumpet
Bria Skonberg
Trumpet
Emmet Cohen
Piano
Kyle Poole
Drums
Russell Hall
Double Bass
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Duke Ellington
Composer
Milt Gabler
Lyrics
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Benny Benack III
Producer
Benny Benack III, Christian Wiggs
Producer
Lyrics
[Chorus]
In a mellow tone
Feeling fancy-free
And I'm not alone
I've got company
Everything's okay
All the livelong day
With this mellow song
I can't go wrong
[Chorus]
In a mellow tone
That's the way to live
If you mope and groan
Something's gotta give
Well, just go your way
Oh, and laugh and play
There's joy unknown
In a mellow tone
[Verse 1]
I nearly had it with bein' alone
Until you came along with your song
Now I can't do no wrong
Oh, just bein' with you is where I belong
You really make me crazy
You really make me mad, I'm goin' looney
But, in spite of the problems we've had
Lovin' you, it ain't half bad
[Verse 2]
I thought I found the girl of my dreams
Now, it seems our story is just beginnin'
There's so much winnin' when you are around to hold my hand
Life with you, it feels so grand
You are my conductor and I'm your band
Won't you play me all night long?
Oh, Bria, my love for you is strong
[Verse 3]
Ooh, boy, I like your style
You just might have to stay awhile 'cause you make me smile
Every time you're near to me
Just keep it mellow
And I just might make you my fellow if you're cool
Don't start actin' a fool
[Verse 4]
Come on, baby, squeeze me just like you mean it
When I'm cozy in your arms, nothin's worryin' me
Can't you see?
We belong together
Our love lasts in any kind of weather
You are mine for all time
Gee, boy, don't you know you are so fine?
[Chorus]
In a mellow tone
In a mellow tone
Oh, feeling fancy-free
Feeling fancy-free
And I'm not alone
You're not alone
With Bria, I've got company
We're in good company
Everything's okay
Everything's okay
All the livelong day
All the livelong day
With this mellow song
Mellow, mellow
Oh, we can't go wrong
We can't go wrong
[Chorus]
In a mellow tone
In a mellow tone
That's the way to live
Oh, all day and night
If you mope and groan
Something's gotta give
Oh, just go your way
Go your way
And laugh and play
You will laugh and play
There's joy unknown
Joy unknown in a mellow tone
In a mellow tone
[Outro]
Oh, keep it mellow
Keep it mellow
Oh, and I'll be a happy fellow
Keep it mellow
Just gonna say hello, hello, hello
Hello
That's right
Don't you want to keep it mellow?
Oh, just keep it mellow
Joy, there's a joy unknown
Oh, there's joy unknown
Well, in a mellow tone
In a mellow tone
Written by: Duke Ellington, Milt Gabler