Don’t Stare too Long now

[Intro – piano, light trumpet] Evenin’, gents… Don’t stare too long now… --- [Verse 1 – soft swing] Powder on light, though it don’t quite stay Painted my lips just the old-time way Hair ain’t mine but it’ll do just fine Pinned it in place—said “tonight, you’re mine” Dress pulled close where the seams still hold Shoes still shine like the days of old Mirror looked back, I just smiled and said “Well now darling… you ain’t quite dead” --- [Pre-Chorus – teasing] Little less flesh, little more glow But where I’m bound, you needn’t know… --- [Chorus – warm, flirty] Glowin’ ain’t so bad, gents, take a seat Ain’t much left but I still got feet Band strikes up and I’ll make my way Who’s gonna dance with me today? Glowin’ soft and low tonight Skin may fade but I move just right If you’ve got charm and a steady hand Come try your luck with a wasteland gal --- [Verse 2 – playful confidence] Saw you there by the bar just now Tryin’ not to look—oh, I saw you, pal Don’t be shy, I don’t bite too hard Just lost a little… off the card 😉 Used to be roses, silk, perfume Now it’s dust in a quiet room But I still got steps and a tune to play So I ain’t wastin’ this night away --- [Instrumental – sax swing 🎷] --- [Bridge – tender, dangerous charm] World went down in a flash of light But I still dress up for Saturday night So if you’ve got nerve and a little grace… Come take a chance on a borrowed face --- [Final Chorus – fuller, lively] Glowin’ ain’t so bad, gents, don’t you see Little bit strange but it’s still me Take my hand, don’t think too long We’ll spin ‘til the end of every song Glowin’ bright in the pale moonlight Laugh a little at the end of night If tomorrow comes… well, we’ll see— But tonight, you’re dancin’ with me --- [Outro – soft, teasing] Now don’t you worry where I’ve been… Just mind your step… and hold me in…