Brassy Axe Man Jazz Night

Lyrics

Let’s kick this off with a jazzy–spooky intro riff in D Dorian (D–E–F–G–A–B–C). I’ll write it as a guitar tab (works well doubled on keys or horns) and give you the notes too. Think of it like the axe man “sneaking in” before the verse. Tempo ~110 bpm, swing feel. e|-------------------|-------------------------| B|-------5-6-5-------|-------5-----------------| G|---5-7-------7-5---|---5-7---7-5-------------| D|-7---------------7-|----------------7-5------| A|-------------------|-8---------------8-------| E|-------------------|-------------------------| Dm7 G7 Midnight strikes on Bourbon Street, Cmaj7 A7 Boots tap loud to a crooked beat. Dm7 G7 He’s got a hat, a shadow too, Cmaj7 A7 The axe man’s comin’ straight for you! Dm7 Bbmaj7 But don’t you worry, don’t you run, Cmaj7 A7 He only swings if you ain’t got fun. Dm7 G7 So pour a scotch, let the trumpet blaze, Cmaj7 A7 Spin that record ‘til the ceiling sways! Dm7 Bbmaj7 Play that jazz, play it loud, play it true, Cmaj7 A7 The axe man smiles when the sax comes through. Dm7 G7 Is it razz? Is it jazz? Is it all just a game? Cmaj7 A7 At midnight he’s dancin’ and callin’ your name. Dm7 G7 The candle melts, the bass walks low, Cmaj7 A7 Keys jump wild in a neon glow. Dm7 G7 The axe man laughs with a wicked grin, Cmaj7 A7 “Keep that groove or I’m comin’ in!” Dm7 Bbmaj7 Snares go rat-tat-tat like rain, Cmaj7 A7 Guitars slide slippery through your brain. Dm7 G7 If the jam keeps rolling, you’ll be fine, Cmaj7 A7 Just give that devil a funky line! Fmaj7 Em7 Colors drip from the ceiling fan, Dm7 G7 The axe man’s shoes turn into a marching band. Fmaj7 Em7 Scotch glass floating in a bubble of blue, Dm7 G7 The rhythm decides if he cuts or grooves. Dm7 Bbmaj7 Play that jazz, let the clarinet sing, Cmaj7 A7 The axe man dances on marionette strings. Dm7 G7 At midnight we laugh, at midnight we play, Cmaj7 A7 And the axe man’s groove keeps the dark away! Each chord lasts roughly one bar (4 beats, swung feel) unless the lyric naturally pushes it quicker (you can comp with jazzy strums or walking bass on guitar/keys).