Duke Ellington
Sophisticated Lady
[Verse 1]
They say into your early life romance came
And in that heart of yours burned a flame
A flame that flickered one day then died away
[Verse 2]
Then with disillusion deep in your eyes
You learned that fools in love soon grow wise
The years have changed you somehow, I see you now
[Bridge]
Smoking, drinking, never thinking of tomorrow, nonchalant
Diamonds shining, dancing, dining with some man in a restaurant
Is that all you really want?
[Verse 3]
No, sophisticated lady, I know
You miss the love you lost long ago
And when nobody is nigh you cry
[Soprano Saxophone Solo]
[Muted Trumpet Solo]
[Piano Solo]
[Bridge]
Smoking, drinking, never thinking of tomorrow, nonchalant
Diamonds shining, dancing, dining with some man in a restaurant
Is that all you really want?
[Verse 3]
No, sophisticated lady, I know
You miss the love you lost long ago
And when nobody is nigh you cry