Satchmo at Christmas

--- 🎵 “Satchmo at Christmas” Intro (spoken, with a chuckle): 🎙️ “Heh-heh… well now, it’s Christmas time again, folks — and ol’ Satchmo’s feelin’ mighty fine…” (Trumpet riff — soft swing groove begins) --- Verse 1: Well, the snow is fallin’ down on Basin Street, And the folks are dancin’ to that Christmas beat. Jingle bells ringin’ through the French Quarter air, Got joy in my heart ‘cause love’s everywhere! --- Chorus: Oh, it’s Christmas, Christmas in New Orleans, With a trumpet that sparkles and a sky full of dreams. The angels swingin’, the stars keep gleamin’ — Oh, Satchmo’s smilin’ tonight! --- Verse 2: Now Mama’s in the kitchen cookin’ sweet beignets, Kids on the porch singin’ holiday praise. Santa’s ridin’ down Canal in style, Playin’ “When the Saints” with a big ol’ smile! --- Chorus (call and response with background singers): 🎶 “It’s Christmas!” — It’s Christmas! 🎶 “In New Orleans!” — In New Orleans! 🎶 “Got my trumpet shinin’ bright,” — Play it all night! 🎶 “Oh Lordy, what a sight!” --- Bridge (Trumpet Solo): 🎺 [Swingin’ 8 bars, playful growls and slides] 🎙️ (spoken, between phrases) “Heh-heh… play it, boy… yeah, that’s the Christmas spirit right there…” --- Final Verse: So light that tree, let the good times roll, Let peace and love fill every soul. From Bourbon Street to Bethlehem too, Satchmo’s wishin’ Merry Christmas to you! --- Final Chorus (big band feel): 🎶 Oh, it’s Christmas, Christmas in New Orleans, With a trumpet that sparkles and a sky full of dreams. The angels swingin’, the stars all gleamin’, And ol’ Satchmo’s smilin’ tonight! --- Outro (spoken with warmth): 🎙️ “Merry Christmas, y’all… from ol’ Satchmo… keep that horn blowin’ and that love growin’, heh-heh…” (Trumpet fades out with soft piano and brushes) --