Kingdom Boogie at the Front Door

Jumping ragtime piano, heavy left-hand stride holding a walking bass, right hand tossing bright, playful chords and licks, Male vocals in an upbeat call-and-response feel; tempo brisk and bouncy, Verses keep it light and story-driven, chorus piles on claps and stacked harmonies, last pass adds a key-change style lift and extra right-hand runs, ragtime, gospel

[Verse 1] Shined my shoes in the morning light Tie a little crooked But the heart feels right Maps in my pocket Tract in my hand Knocking on the doors like a one-man band (hey!) [Chorus] I got that kingdom boogie at the front door Two taps Big smile Then I say “bonjour” From the porches to the old screen floors I’m doin’ that good-news Good-news Kingdom boogie at the front door [Verse 2] Kids in the window Dog at my feet Grandma on the rocker keepin’ time to the beat “Son what you selling?” “Not a thing Ma’am Just a little hope and a warm ‘how-d’ya-stand?’” [Chorus] I got that kingdom boogie at the front door Two taps Big smile Then I say “bonjour” From the porches to the old screen floors I’m doin’ that good-news Good-news Kingdom boogie at the front door [Bridge] Sometimes they listen Sometimes they don’t Sometimes they promise Sometimes they won’t But I keep swingin’ down these streets I know ’Cause the joy in my shoes got a ragtime soul (oh yeah) [Chorus] I got that kingdom boogie at the front door Two taps Big smile Then I say “bonjour” From the porches to the old screen floors I’m doin’ that good-news Good-news Kingdom boogie at the front door

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