SWINGTIME UP IN HARLEM
Tommy Dorsey / J Thomas  1940

Tommy Dorsey & his Orchestra (vocal - Connie Haines)  
recorded October 16th 1940 
Hollywood


When the trumpets start to blow
In the land of hi-de-ho,
Bodies swing to and fro,
It's swingtime up in Harlem!

When the band begins to swing,
Then in rhythm they all sing,
And it doesn't take a fling,
It's swingtime up in Harlem!

Tunes are very simple
And there ain't much melody;
It's the beat that keeps you jumpin'
And how hot's the harmony!

Up and down the street they shout,
Makes you ask what it's about!
Even Old Man Mose swings out,
It's swingtime up in Harlem!





(Transcribed by Peter Akers - April 2013)