°- I’m Sitting on Top of the World (1925)

trap elements, male voice, new rock, bouncy rhythm, whimsical, guitar and piano, beat-driven, rhythmic, feelgood, doo-wop

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[Chorus]
I'm sitting on top of the world
Just rolling along, just rolling along
I'm quitting the blues of the world
Just singing a song, just singing a song

[Break]
"Glory Hallelujah!," (Halleluuuu) I just phoned the Parson [phone rings]
"Hey, Par get ready to call"
Just like Humpty Dumpty, I'm going to fall (that's okay!)
I'm sitting on top of the world (top of the world)
Just rolling along,  Just rolling along 
I'm sitting on top of the world (top of the world)
Just rolling along, just rolling along 
Along
Roll

[Instrumental]

[Verse 2]
Some people have diamonds and beautiful pearls,
While others have children
Just kiddies with curls
Keep all of your fortunes
Keep all of your fame
I just found a sweetie
Who's changing her name. (She's changing her name)
That's why;

[Chorus]
I'm sitting on top of the world
Just rolling along, just rolling along
I'm quitting the blues of the world
Just singing a song, just singing a song

[break]
"Glory Hallelujah," I just phoned the Parson [phone rings]
"Hey, Par get ready to call"
Just like Humpty Dumpty, I'm going to fall
I'm sitting on top of the world
Just rolling along, just rolling along
I'm sitting on top of the world (top of the world)
Just rolling along,  Just rolling along

[Outro]
Top of the world!
(Woo hoo woo hoo hoo hoo)
Top of the world!
(Woo hoo woo hoo hoo hoo)
I'm sitting on top of the world
Just rolling along, just rolling along
Just singing a song, just singing a song
Just rolling along, just rolling along 
Along

Well now, that’s one way to leave your troubles behind—“I’m Sitting on Top of the World,” from 1925, written by Buddy DeSylva and Lew Brown, music originally composed by Ray Henderson—reimagined here in a brand new style.
It was a hit right out of the gate, with early recordings by Al Jolson, and later taken in a blues direction by the Mississippi Sheiks—helping give the song a whole new life.
A tune like that shows how the spirit of the Jazz Age didn’t just fade away—it picked up a backbeat and rolled straight into the rock and roll era.
Stay right where you are, folks—there’s more from the public domain coming your way

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[Verse 1] Don't want any millions, I'm getting my share I've only got one suit, That's all I can wear A bundle of money Won't make you feel gay A sweet little honey Won't make you feel gay A sweet little honey Is making me say [Chorus] I'm sitting on top of the world Just rolling along, just rolling along I'm quitting the blues of the world Just singing a song, just singing a song [Break] "Glory Hallelujah!," (Halleluuuu) I just phoned the Parson [phone rings] "Hey, Par get ready to call" Just like Humpty Dumpty, I'm going to fall (that's okay!) I'm sitting on top of the world (top of the world) Just rolling along, Just rolling along I'm sitting on top of the world (top of the world) Just rolling along, just rolling along Along Roll [Instrumental] [Verse 2] Some people have diamonds and beautiful pearls, While others have children Just kiddies with curls Keep all of your fortunes Keep all of your fame I just found a sweetie Who's changing her name. (She's changing her name) That's why; [Chorus] I'm sitting on top of the world Just rolling along, just rolling along I'm quitting the blues of the world Just singing a song, just singing a song [break] "Glory Hallelujah," I just phoned the Parson [phone rings] "Hey, Par get ready to call" Just like Humpty Dumpty, I'm going to fall I'm sitting on top of the world Just rolling along, just rolling along I'm sitting on top of the world (top of the world) Just rolling along, Just rolling along [Outro] Top of the world! (Woo hoo woo hoo hoo hoo) Top of the world! (Woo hoo woo hoo hoo hoo) I'm sitting on top of the world Just rolling along, just rolling along Just singing a song, just singing a song Just rolling along, just rolling along Along Well now, that’s one way to leave your troubles behind—“I’m Sitting on Top of the World,” from 1925, written by Buddy DeSylva and Lew Brown, music originally composed by Ray Henderson—reimagined here in a brand new style. It was a hit right out of the gate, with early recordings by Al Jolson, and later taken in a blues direction by the Mississippi Sheiks—helping give the song a whole new life. A tune like that shows how the spirit of the Jazz Age didn’t just fade away—it picked up a backbeat and rolled straight into the rock and roll era. Stay right where you are, folks—there’s more from the public domain coming your way

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