Carmen McRae

Take Five Lyrics



Won’t you stop and take a little time out with me, just

take five;

Stop your busy day and take the time out to see I’m

alive.



Though I`m going out of my way,

Just so I can pass by each day,

Not a single word do we say,

It`s a pantomime and not a play



Still I know our eyes often meet,

I feel tingles down to my feet,

when you smile that’s much too discreet,

sends me on my way.



Wouldn’t it be better not to be so polite, you could

offer a light;

Start a little conversation now, it’s alright, just

take five, just take five.



[Improvisation]



Though I`m going out of my way,

Just so I can pass by each day,

Not a single word do we say,

It`s a pantomime and not a play



Still I know our eyes often meet,

I feel tingles down to my feet,

when you smile that’s much too discreet,

sends me on my way.



Wouldn’t it be better not to be so polite, you could

offer a light;

Start a little conversation now, it’s alright, just

take five, just take five.