[Intro – upright piano, soft brass swell] Well now… Step a little closer, honey… Don’t mind the light… --- [Verse 1 – gentle swing] Woke up this mornin’, sun shone pale Looked in the glass, said “well, oh well” Powder won’t sit, rouge won’t stay Guess I’m wearin’ it this way today Dress still fits and my shoes still shine Got a little glow but I’m feelin’ fine World fell down but I’m still around Got my feet on solid ground --- [Pre-Chorus – soft, playful] Ain’t much left but I got my song So I’ll keep right movin’ along --- [Chorus – warm brass, classic phrasing] Glowin’ ain’t so bad, honey don’t you see Just a touch o’ light where it used to be Skin might fade but I still got grace Put a little smile on a borrowed face Glowin’ through the night, soft and low Where I’m bound, I don’t quite know But if the band still plays, I’ll stay And swing my cares away --- [Verse 2 – storytelling tone] Met a fine gent down on the street Tipped his hat, said “ain’t life sweet?” I said “sir, it’s been better days” He said “still, let’s dance anyway” Hand in mine, we took the floor Like folks used to before the war Music hummed, the night stood still And for a spell… it always will --- [Instrumental Break – trumpet + piano] --- [Bridge – tender, nostalgic] Used to be springtime, soft and green Prettiest sight I’d ever seen Now it’s quiet… still… and wide… But I got rhythm on my side --- [Final Chorus – fuller brass] Glowin’ ain’t so bad, don’t you mind Little bit different, still refined Time may pass and lights may fall But I’m still here—that’s all in all Glowin’ and hummin’, sweet and slow Got no place I need to go While there’s a tune and a place to stay I’ll swing my cares away --- [Outro – fading piano] So if you see me… passin’ by… Don’t ask questions… don’t ask why… Just take my hand… and sway…
