Lyric

I slip through the door

In my silver shoes

The red cloth glows

Like it knows the news

The bassline strolls

And my heel taps back

I got a little grin

And a hat to match

Hey now, look at me

I'm a midnight spark

One hand on the rail

One foot in the dark

The clarinet smiles

The trumpet leans near

Says, "Don't let the hour

Put a dent in your cheer"

Late-night walking bass

Take me for a spin

Hey

Late-night walking bass

Let the good times in

Red curtain swing

And I'm ready to play

Late-night walking bass

Carry me away

Oh

I know this room

Like the lines on my hand

Every little seat

In the velvet land

Brushes on the snare

Like a soft-spoken star

And the piano winks

From the corner bar

Hey now, hear that horn

It's a velvet shout

I came dressed to move

So I'm stepping out

If the night runs long

That's fine by me

I've got a little band

And a little more tea

Late-night walking bass

Take me for a spin

Hey

Late-night walking bass

Let the good times in

Red curtain swing

And I'm ready to play

Late-night walking bass

Carry me away

Oh

Turn the house lights low

Let the shadows sway

I'll trade one more smile

For another delay

Then the trumpet lifts

And the whole room glows

I'm the last bright note

In a row of clothes

Late-night walking bass

Take me for a spin

Hey

Late-night walking bass

Let the good times in

Red curtain swing

And I'm ready to play

Late-night walking bass

Carry me away

Oh