Transcribed from Andy Kirk and His Twelve Clouds
of Joy, vocal by Harry Mills, recorded December 9, 1936.
From Andy
Kirk and His Twelve Clouds of Joy, 1936-1937, Chronological Classics vol.
573.
In Kansas City there's a pretty
gal named Mary Lou,
And she plays the piano in a manner
that is ultra-new!
Here of late she's playing with
the band,
Let me tell you of this baby at
the baby grand!
When you hear a hot trombone,
Who's the power behind the moan?
It's the lady who swings the band!
When you hear the saxes ride,
Who's the reason why they glide?
It's the lady who swings the band!
When the rhythm section gives you
action,
The lady at the keys is the main
attraction!
Who makes dancers on the floor
Beat their feet and yell for more?
It's the lady who swings the band!
She's the lady who swings the band!
Now we've introduced you to
Kansas City Mary Lou;
She's the lady who swings the...
She's the lady who swings the...
She's the lady who swings the band!
She's the lady who swings the band!
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