The ivories laugh, they chuckle and sway
A melody's mischief, it won't obey
The notes take a leap, then stumble, then rise
A circus of sound beneath midnight skies
Oh, we're dancing on the keys tonight
A playful tune, a sheer delight
The rhythm skips, the melody teases
Catch it quick before it freezes
A soft left hand whispers, "Steady, stay true,"
While the right hand winks, "I've got tricks for you."
The bench is a stage, the strings are alive
The heartbeat of jazz, it will always thrive
The tempo shifts, the pulse takes flight
Who can resist this joyous night?
Oh, we're dancing on the keys tonight
A playful tune, a sheer delight
The rhythm skips, the melody teases
Catch it quick before it freezes
Each note's a story, a wordless rhyme
They tumble together, defying time
It's chaos and order, a dazzling spree
A riddle in rhythm, a jazz jubilee
- Lyricist
Sam
- Composer
Sam
- Producer
Sam
- Recording Engineer
Sam
- Mixing Engineer
Sam
- Mastering Engineer
Sam
- Graphic Design
Sam
- Bass Guitar
Sam
- Drums
Sam
- Vocals
Sam
- Background Vocals
Sam
- Piano
Sam
- Trumpet
Sam
- Saxophone
Sam
- Clarinet
Sam
- Programming
Sam
- Choir
Sam
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Dancing on the Keys
Sam
Set in a late-night cabaret, this original song lets the piano take center stage-not just as an instrument, but as a character. The lyrics suggest a whimsical dialogue between left and right hand, rhythm and melody, control and spontaneity. It's jazz that breathes, that plays, that performs. The cabaret atmosphere adds velvet intimacy, where each note feels close and alive. This isn't background music-it's a spotlight moment, a solo act with flair and finesse. The song celebrates the theatrical side of jazz, where sound becomes story.
