Story Behind The Song
I must have been in a mood.
Song Description
Single acoustic guitar starts off this ode to the many moods of the singer; sprinkle in a little electric for good measure, then build to a swinging jazz feel complete with Charlie Christian-like jazz guitar,and Dixieland horns.
| Song Length |
2:27 |
Genre |
Jazz - Dixieland, Jazz - Standards |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Affable, Endearing |
Similar Artists |
Natalie Cole, K.D. Lang |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1950 - 1959 |
Lyrics
I'm in a Mood
Jane Godfrey
I'm in a mood today
Wanna pull down my window shade
Maybe read some poetry, Edna St. Vincent Millay
Pet my old grey cat
Where's that damn cat at
Bring me chamomile and my corduroys
The ones that make a swishy noise
I'm in a mood today
(Oh, look at me now...)
I'm in a mood tonight
Wanna look good by candlelight
And make you catch your breath with a dress that's a little too tight
I'll grab you by the tie
And look you straight in your two blue eyes
Give me slow dancin' Charlie Parker tunes
Like chocolate drippin' off a spoon
I'm in a mood tonight
Sometimes I feel so happy, sometimes I'm blue
You know you're takin' a risk when you ask, Baby how are you?
('Cause maybe I'll say...)
I'm in a mood today
Wanna go outside, shout and play
Get my shoulders sunburned, no rainin' on my parade
A rollercoaster ride to bring me close to terrified
I want ferris wheels and funnel cakes
Powdered sugar on my face
Bumper cars with squeaky brakes
And laughin' 'til my stomach aches
I'm in a mood today
I'm in a mood today
I'm in a mood
©2006