Two Hats, One Piano

GENRE|Classic Ragtime|1920s African American Ragtime And Vaudeville Blues Duet

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[Verse 1|Male Vocal Only|Earthy Grainy Baritone|16 Bars|2-Bar Piano Pickup]
Well, Miss Lily, listen to this!
I set my cap beside the keys,
And roll my cuffs with practiced ease.
One little tune, a touch of class,
Then Lily laughs behind her glass.

[Verse 2|Female Vocal Only|Bright Mezzo|16 Bars|2-Bar Piano Pickup]
Okay, Mister Vernon. Catch that!
You polished every note so neat,
I put some mischief in the beat.
Your bass can strut across the floor;
My little tune slips out the door.

[Instrumental Break|16 Bars|Firm Bass Then Light Treble]

[Verse 3|Male Vocal Only|Earthy Grainy Baritone|16 Bars|2-Bar Piano Pickup]
Easy there, Miss Lily!
I caught your tune beside the stair,
And brought it back with time to spare.
It tried to hide behind your hat;
I tipped my cap and caught it flat.

[Verse 4|Female Vocal Only|Bright Mezzo|16 Bars|2-Bar Piano Pickup]
Make room, Mister Fancy Fingers!
You caught one note; I kept the rest,
And tucked the brightest in my vest.
I'll let them loose in twos and threes;
Now mind your fingers on those keys!

[Chorus|Male And Female Duet|16 Bars]
Two hats, one piano, room enough for two,
You give me a little rag, I'll give it back to you.
Round and round the melody, let the good notes fly;
You can have the last word if I get the last reply!

[Instrumental Break|16 Bars|Jaunty Theme Then Sparkling Reply]

[Verse 5|Male Vocal Only|Earthy Grainy Baritone|16 Bars|2-Bar Piano Pickup]
A little moonlight for you, Miss Lily.
The lamp leans low; the room grows still,
I send a tune across the sill.
It takes its time, it knows the way;
Some things sound best with less to say.

[Verse 6|Female Vocal Only|Bright Mezzo|16 Bars|2-Bar Piano Pickup]
Up you get, Mister Vernon!
I'll lay a ribbon round your tune,
And leave a window for the moon.
Then add a skip before we're through;
I can't stay solemn next to you.

[Instrumental Break|16 Bars|Warm F Major Returning To C Major]

[Verse 7|Male Vocal Only|Earthy Grainy Baritone|16 Bars|2-Bar Piano Pickup]
Now catch this, you green-hatted rascal!
You've got my shoes about to dance,
My tidy tune has lost its chance.
I'll throw my finest flourish in;
Don't look so pleased, I might still win.

[Verse 8|Female Vocal Only|Bright Mezzo|16 Bars|2-Bar Piano Pickup]
One more together, Mister Vernon!
Oh, keep your flourish, keep your crown;
I'll turn that little ending round.
The prize is yours, the joke is mine;
Now scoot up close and keep the time.

[Instrumental Break|16 Bars|Alternating Bass And Treble Motifs|Build]

[Final Chorus|Male And Female Duet|16 Bars]
Two hats, one piano, room enough for two,
You give me a little rag, I'll give it back to you.
Round and round the melody, let the good notes fly;
You can have the last word if I get the last reply!

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[Title|Two Hats, One Piano] [Intro|Instrumental|8 Bars|Upright Piano|96 BPM|2/4] [Verse 1|Male Vocal Only|Earthy Grainy Baritone|16 Bars|2-Bar Piano Pickup] Well, Miss Lily, listen to this! I set my cap beside the keys, And roll my cuffs with practiced ease. One little tune, a touch of class, Then Lily laughs behind her glass. [Verse 2|Female Vocal Only|Bright Mezzo|16 Bars|2-Bar Piano Pickup] Okay, Mister Vernon. Catch that! You polished every note so neat, I put some mischief in the beat. Your bass can strut across the floor; My little tune slips out the door. [Instrumental Break|16 Bars|Firm Bass Then Light Treble] [Verse 3|Male Vocal Only|Earthy Grainy Baritone|16 Bars|2-Bar Piano Pickup] Easy there, Miss Lily! I caught your tune beside the stair, And brought it back with time to spare. It tried to hide behind your hat; I tipped my cap and caught it flat. [Verse 4|Female Vocal Only|Bright Mezzo|16 Bars|2-Bar Piano Pickup] Make room, Mister Fancy Fingers! You caught one note; I kept the rest, And tucked the brightest in my vest. I'll let them loose in twos and threes; Now mind your fingers on those keys! [Chorus|Male And Female Duet|16 Bars] Two hats, one piano, room enough for two, You give me a little rag, I'll give it back to you. Round and round the melody, let the good notes fly; You can have the last word if I get the last reply! [Instrumental Break|16 Bars|Jaunty Theme Then Sparkling Reply] [Verse 5|Male Vocal Only|Earthy Grainy Baritone|16 Bars|2-Bar Piano Pickup] A little moonlight for you, Miss Lily. The lamp leans low; the room grows still, I send a tune across the sill. It takes its time, it knows the way; Some things sound best with less to say. [Verse 6|Female Vocal Only|Bright Mezzo|16 Bars|2-Bar Piano Pickup] Up you get, Mister Vernon! I'll lay a ribbon round your tune, And leave a window for the moon. Then add a skip before we're through; I can't stay solemn next to you. [Instrumental Break|16 Bars|Warm F Major Returning To C Major] [Verse 7|Male Vocal Only|Earthy Grainy Baritone|16 Bars|2-Bar Piano Pickup] Now catch this, you green-hatted rascal! You've got my shoes about to dance, My tidy tune has lost its chance. I'll throw my finest flourish in; Don't look so pleased, I might still win. [Verse 8|Female Vocal Only|Bright Mezzo|16 Bars|2-Bar Piano Pickup] One more together, Mister Vernon! Oh, keep your flourish, keep your crown; I'll turn that little ending round. The prize is yours, the joke is mine; Now scoot up close and keep the time. [Instrumental Break|16 Bars|Alternating Bass And Treble Motifs|Build] [Final Chorus|Male And Female Duet|16 Bars] Two hats, one piano, room enough for two, You give me a little rag, I'll give it back to you. Round and round the melody, let the good notes fly; You can have the last word if I get the last reply! [Outro|Instrumental|8 Bars|Playful Piano Replies|C Major Button|Natural Decay] [End]

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