[Intro] [Drum intro, adding piano] [Verse 1] Had a turtle with a trumpet, tried to play uptown Slow as Sunday morning, but he never put it down Folks said, “Son, you’re dreaming, that shell won’t ever slide” But he puffed his little chest out, said, “Watch me take this ride” [Chorus] Swing those dreams, keep them flying high If you trip, just grin and give it one more try Every no just makes the yes feel right Swing those dreams through the long dark night....... [Verse 2] There was a rooster in the alley with a crooked crow Sun came up laughing every time he hit a low Cats said, “Quit that racket, you’ll never lead the dawn” But he cleared his throat one morning, and the night was gone [Chorus] Swing those dreams, don’t you ever stall Small steps still can climb a big brick wall When they doubt, you just hold tight Swing those dreams till the timing’s right...... [Verse 3] Saw a city pigeon wearing dancing shoes Tap-tap on the pavement, shaking off the blues They said, “Those wings ain’t built for Broadway lights” He clicked across the crosswalk, stole the show one night [Electric jazz guitar solo] ooo..... [Bridge] If the road looks longer than the song you sing If the bell won’t ring when you give it a swing Just remember every legend had a shaky start Little faith, big beat, and a stubborn heart [Verse 4] Met a river catfish dreaming of the sea Mud on his whiskers, but his eyes were free Currents tried to hold him, said, “Stay where you belong” He followed that moonlight, humming freedom’s song [Chorus] Swing those dreams, keep them dressed in hope Tie a knot of courage on a fraying rope When the world says no with all its might Swing those dreams, swing those dreams..... [Outro] So if you’re feeling small in a great big town With a pocket full of wishes getting heavy dragging down Lift your chin, snap your fingers, let your heart propose Swing those dreams, baby—everybody knows...... [musical ending]
