Story Behind The Song
The story refers to Mary's emigration from England to Canada and her finding unexpected things and loves including eventually returning to jazz.
Song Description
The lyrics relate the story and the feelings of finding jazz again.
| Song Length |
3:32 |
Genre |
Jazz - General, Jazz - Swing |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Serene, Content |
Subject |
Home, Happiness |
| Similar Artists |
Harry Connick Jr., Dave Brubeck |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
HOME TO JAZZ
Lyrics by Mary Cole. Music by Mary Cole and Greg Garrett.
I crossed the wild Atlantic
- O, so many years ago -
With bag full of nothing
And guitar full of dreams.
I was looking for love,
For a friend along life's road.
A few dollars in my pocket
- My heart full of gold -.
Instead, I found green forest,
Lakes and snow up to my sill.
Endless blue,
Endless white
- The hugest daffodils -.
Well, who'd have thought strange country lanes
Would lead me to your door?
You found me.
- I had lost my way -,
Now I'm HOME TO JAZZ once more.
You brought me
HOME TO JAZZ,
HOME TO JAZZ.
My shoes parked on your floor.
My fingers feeling harmony,
I'm HOME TO JAZZ once more.
Saxophone Instrumental
You brought me
HOME TO JAZZ,
HOME TO JAZZ.
My shoes parked on your floor.
My fingers feeling harmony,
I'm HOME TO JAZZ once more.
(Rpt Well, who'd have thought strange country lanes...,
then Chorus and out. )
© 2012 Mary Cole and Greg Garrett, Cole/Garrett Music