Chick Came Around

(Lee Konitz/Judy Niemack)

 

Chick came around and I heard me a sound

And the sound that I heard was this:

Joy that you couldnÕt miss,

Something approaching bliss.

 

Caught by surprise by the fire in his eyes,

I was sworn to uphold the flame.

After I heard ŅSweet RainÓ

Nothing was quite the same.

 

Riding a wave of musical energy,

Knowing itÕs been around for eternity,

Somehow my soul was caught by the synergy:

First I laughed, then I sobbed, then I sang.

 

So when youÕre tired or you feel uninspired,

Take a deep breath and start to sing.

Open the windows, return to forever,

Remembering youÕre everything.