Qwilleran (@qwirky)
Feb 12th 2020, 7:11 am
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From the movie; "Meet Me In St. Louis", sung by Judy Garland.
My adapted version, some artistic license taken.

The story of how she felt the afternoon we met, on the trolley,
as related to me at a later time.

With her high starched-collar and her high-topped shoes
And her hair piled high upon her head
She went to lose a jolly hour on the trolley
And lost her heart instead

With my light brown derby and my bright green tie
I was quite the handsomest of men
She started to yen so she counted to ten
Then she counted to ten again

Clang, clang, clang went the trolley
Ding, ding, ding went the bell
Zing, zing, zing went my heart strings
From the moment she saw me she fell

Chug, chug, chug went the motor
Bump, bump, bump went the brake
Thump, thump, thump went her heart strings
When I smiled she could feel the car shake

I tipped my hat, and took a seat
I said I hoped I hadn't stepped upon her feet
I asked her name, she held her breath
She couldn't speak because I scared her half to death

Buzz, buzz, buzz went the buzzer
Plop, plop, plop went the wheels
Stop, stop, stop went her heart strings

As I started to leave
She took hold of my sleeve with her hand
And as if it were planned
I stayed on with her and it was grand just to stand
With her hand holding mine to the end of the line

John Jenson: @qwirky I remember this song well you did a great sing on it.
Feb 12th 2020, 7:42 am Report
Len: @qwirky ... Got me tappin' my size 9's and singing along with you Rich. Thanks for including the lyrics...Good show.
Feb 12th 2020, 8:18 am Report
Qwilleran: @sierrajohn Thank you John.
Feb 12th 2020, 8:58 am Report
Qwilleran: @oldmansteds It was said, it helps with hearing, it does for me, to read while I listen, Especially new songs. Thank you Len.
Feb 12th 2020, 8:59 am Report
admin: @qwirky I saw that movie and really iked it, just as I like this and your great take on it. Enjoyed my listen ♥
Feb 12th 2020, 9:38 am Report
Jerry: Jerry: @qwirky A great show tune....just recently watched this on Turner Classics. Don't fall under the trolly...Great!!
Feb 12th 2020, 9:44 am Report
Qwilleran: @admin Thank you, I've seen it, not recently but the title in the list brought it forth.
Feb 12th 2020, 9:49 am Report
Jay Dotson: jay455 I love these really enjoyed my listen great old song and super performance
Feb 12th 2020, 10:20 am Report
Bev: @qwirky Sounding fantastic here Q. Enjoyed my listen this afternoon. ♥♫
Feb 12th 2020, 10:49 am Report
Qwilleran: @jay455 Thank you Jay.
Feb 12th 2020, 11:03 am Report
Qwilleran: @bevb Thank you Bev.
Feb 12th 2020, 11:03 am Report
Qwilleran: @admin Thank you, it was the movie title that titillated me to adapt and share.
Feb 12th 2020, 11:05 am Report
Qwilleran: @jerry That would not be fun, to be trolleyed. Thank you Jerry. It's the TCM list that promoted my doing it.
Feb 12th 2020, 11:06 am Report
Josee Boivin: @qwirky Congratulations,Richard,Super beautiful voice and super beautiful song,You did a great job on this song ,Adored my listening
Feb 12th 2020, 1:20 pm Report
Josee Boivin: @qwirky Have a excellent evening,my friend,Kisses xxx
Feb 12th 2020, 1:21 pm Report
chet bassetti: Hey my friend!...great to hear you again...this is a fun tune..much enjoyed this from you!...Chet
Feb 12th 2020, 7:37 pm Report
Joe Huber: @qwirky Hi Q enjoyed thanks for sharing.
Feb 13th 2020, 11:07 am Report