Conversation While Dancing

This is old John Mercer behind the counter here, just waitin'
For some likely-lookin' customers to drop in. Now that you
Have, Jo Stafford and I will hand out a quaint little alibi
Known as "conversation while dancing". Jo, shall we converse?

Do you know what's groovy?
Have you seen the latest movie?
Should I try and tip you?
May I hip you? Yes, I know
Do you know what's playin'?
Have you heard what folks are sayin'?
Should I try and sell you?
May I tell you? Yes, I know

I can see, baby
You're the kind of a chick who's sharp on top
Yes sir-ee, baby
But why are we talkin' this shop?
Mop mop!

You're a solid sender
And the band is some ear-bender
We could both jump steady
Are you ready? Yes, I know

Look a-here, boy
Look a-where?
Look at that tenor man
Yeah, he's a double gas, ain't he? Look at that
Trombone man, I believe he's gonna flip his mute
Yeah, but ain't he cute?
Zoot to boot
Well, what's your opinion of this band?
This band? Grand!

I can see, baby
You're the kind of a gent who's sharp on top
Yes sir-ee, baby
But why are we talkin' this shop?
Mop mop!

You're a solid sender
And the band is some ear-bender
We could both jump steady
Are you ready? Yes, I know

Baby, yes, I know
Baby, yes, I know