Wacky Tobacky Blues

Lyrics

*(Intro with a lively trumpet fanfare, followed by a swinging piano and horn section)*

**Verse 1:**

Well, I met a man down on Bourbon Street,
He had a funny lookin' leaf, said it was a treat.
He said, "Take a puff, it'll make you feel high,"
I said, "I don't know, but I'll give it a try!"

*(Horns play a playful riff)*

**Chorus:**

Wacky Tobacky, make you feel so fine,
You take a little puff, and you're lost in time.
The world starts spinning, your feet leave the ground,
Wacky Tobacky, man, I'm floatin' around!

*(Scat singing by the band, "Ba-ba-da-doo-wop, skiddy-boo-bee-dah!")*

**Verse 2:**

I went to a party, and the room was a haze,
Everyone was gigglin', they was in a daze.
I said, "What's the deal with all this smokin' air?"
They said, "Wacky Tobacky, pull up a chair!"

*(Horn section mimics laughter with playful slides)*

**Chorus:**

Wacky Tobacky, make you feel so free,
Turn the blues into a jubilee.
Your worries disappear, and your troubles are few,
Wacky Tobacky, I'm in love with you!

*(Trumpet solo with a humorous, wobbly melody, as if the player is "feeling" the effects)*

**Bridge:**

Now the days seem brighter, the nights are fun,
The saxophones are playin' 'til the mornin' sun.
I dance with the moon, I laugh with the stars,
Oh, Wacky Tobacky, now I know who you are!

*(Clarinet solo, smooth and bluesy, leading back into the verse)*

**Verse 3:**

Well, the cops came knockin', said, "What's that smell?"
I said, "It's just my friend, can't you tell?"
They took one look and they started to sway,
Now the whole darn precinct's hoppin' away!

*(Band breaks into a lively swing dance number, horns and rhythm section jumping)*

**Chorus:**

Wacky Tobacky, it's a crazy ride,
You take a little trip, and you're satisfied.
From New Orleans to New York town,
Wacky Tobacky, we're all groovin' around!

*(Big band finale, with the entire ensemble playing an energetic riff)*

**Outro:**

So if you're feelin' low and need a new tack,
Just find yourself some of that Wacky Tobacky!
You'll sing and you'll dance, you'll laugh like a clown,
With Wacky Tobacky, you'll never be down!

*(Band ends with a high-energy flourish, and Louis-style gravelly laugh: "Heh-heh, that's right!")*