DANCE ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

[Approximately Five Minutes] [Three Distinct Female Singers] [Voices May Alternate, Sing in Pairs, or Unite in Three-Part Harmony] [No Permanent Lead Singer] [Intro – Gentle Swing Waltz – 3/4 Time] [Vibraphone, Pizzicato Strings and Brushed Drums] [Three Female Voices – Soft Harmony] Ooh… Open the curtains, Let in the day. Aah… There’s always a reason To dance anyway. [Verse 1 – Singer One] Sun on the table, coffee in my cup, A little bird singing, telling me to get up. Fresh flowers waiting by the corner store, I smiled at a stranger—then I smiled some more. [Verse 2 – Singer Two] Children drawing rainbows all over the street, A friendly little dog dancing round my feet. Someone holds the doorway, someone waves hello, Funny how the smallest things can make the whole world glow. [Two Female Voices Together] A ribbon in your hair, A breeze upon your face, A song you’d almost forgotten Returning full of grace. [Tempo Break] [One Beat of Silence] [Finger Snap] [Jump Swing Begins – Fast 4/4] [Boogie Piano, Walking Bass and Bright Brass Enter] [Three Voices Together] One, two! Step into the blue! Three, four! Let’s dance across the floor! [Chorus – Three-Part Close Harmony] Dance on the bright side, Step into the sun. Count every heartbeat, Treasure every one. Laugh with the good things, Let your worries slide. If joy has a rhythm, Dance on the bright side! [Three Voices Together] Doo-wah, doo-wah! Life is looking fine! Ba-da-ba-da! Swinging down the line! [Instrumental Break 1] [Clarinet Melody] [Vibraphone Answers] [Boogie-Woogie Piano] [Walking Upright Bass] [Brushes Change to Lively Swing Drums] [Female Trio – Wordless Harmony] Ooh-ba-doo-wah, La-la-la! Doo-ba-doo-wah, Tra-la-la! [Verse 3 – Singer Three] Warm bread from the bakery, music from a car, Dancing in the kitchen like a silver-screen star. Rain upon the rooftop has a rhythm of its own, Even stormy weather doesn’t mean you dance alone. [Singer One] A letter from an old friend— [Singer Two] A joke that makes you cry— [Singer Three] A pink and golden sunset— [All Three Together] Painting colors through the sky! [Pre-Chorus – Voices Alternating and Overlapping] [Singer One] Take the long way home— [Singer Two] Stop and smell the roses— [Singer Three] Life is full of music— [Three Voices Together] When your happy heart composes! [Chorus – Full Trio] Dance on the bright side, Step into the sun. Count every heartbeat, Treasure every one. Laugh with the good things, Let your worries slide. If joy has a rhythm, Dance on the bright side! Dance for the small things, Dance for the true. Dance for the people Who bring out the best in you. Turn with the morning, Swing with the evening tide. If joy has a rhythm, Dance on the bright side! [Instrumental Break 2] [Tenor Saxophone Solo] [Muted Trumpet Joins] [Rhythm Guitar] [Handclaps] [Brass Section Punctuates Every Fourth Bar] [Three Female Voices – Short Rhythmic Accents] Hey! That’s right! Keep those happy feet moving tonight! Ooh! So fine! Put a little sunshine in your step and shine! [Playful Vocal Section – Alternating Singers] [Singer One] What makes a good day? [Singer Two] A song along the way! [Singer Three] What makes the night bright? [All Three] Dancing in the moonlight! [Singer Two] What makes your heart sing? [Singer Three] Almost anything! [Singer One] When you stop and see— [All Three] How good this life can be! [Bridge – Return to Gentle Swing Waltz] [Vibraphone, Strings and Soft Piano] [Tempo Slows] [Singer One] Not every road is easy. [Singer Two] Not every sky stays blue. [Singer Three] But somewhere in the shadows, [Three Voices in Close Harmony] A little light comes through. Sometimes joy is quiet, Sometimes joy’s a song. Sometimes it’s a loving hand That helps you carry on. [Three Voices – Soft Sustained Harmony] Hold on to the good things, Keep them by your side. Then take another little step And dance on the bright side. [Drum Roll] [Return to Fast Jump Swing] [Full Brass Crescendo] [Final Chorus – Three Voices Together] Dance on the bright side, Step into the sun. Count every heartbeat, Treasure every one. Laugh with the good things, Let your worries slide. If joy has a rhythm, Dance on the bright side! Dance for the small things, Dance for the true. Dance for the people Who bring out the best in you. Turn with the morning, Swing with the evening tide. If joy has a rhythm, Dance on the bright side! [Final Chorus – Key Change] Dance on the bright side! Sing a happy song! Dance on the bright side! Bring the world along! Clap with the rhythm! Let your spirit glide! Life is made for living— Dance on the bright side! [Extended Vocal Finale] [Voices Alternate Rapidly] [Singer One] Sunshine! [Singer Two] Good times! [Singer Three] Sweet life! [All Three] Everything’s all right! [Singer One] Two-step! [Singer Two] Quick turn! [Singer Three] Big smile! [All Three] Let the whole world shine! [Wordle