Shady Lady Bird - Benny Goodman and His Orchestra, Peggy Lee

I’m gonna be a shady lady bird

I got an awful lot to learn

But if you tell me that my heart’s on fire

I’m gonna let it burn

I’m gonna be a shockin' mockin' bird

I’m gonna mingle with the best

I’m gonna try to find my heart’s desire

I’m gonna rob the nest

Just like little miss muffett

Eating her whey and curds

When I act a bit tough

I frighten away the birds

I’m gonna be a slummin' hummin' bird

I’m gonna pass along the word

I’m gonna have my fun and never tire

And if my technique seems absurd

That’s because I’ve never been

A shady lady bird.

(Musical Break)

I’m gonna be a shady lady bird

I hope the payment is deferred

For if I fly back safely to my perch

And find the worst has not occurred

That’s because I’ve never been

A shady lady bird.