Second Saxophone

I play alto saxophone And in my dreams, I'm all alone Without another saxophone beside me I play second saxophone Don't get a solo of my own The Café Rouge has never heard me blow And all I want to know is when those chicks who lyin' Around the stage will end up mine They fall for guys who improvise on Stardust Lord, they've had the Dorsey's up to their necks I got the chops of Vito or Tex I can fake Goodman's break Beat me, pops, eight to the bar I'm in the mood to be a star The cover page of Metronome ain't tried me Artie Shaw gave me the pass And Miller's band signed up en masse To serenade the D-Day raid If I play one more country club, I'll Lord, I'd even buy myself a new reed If they would only let me play lead I've quit the band, gone on my own I don't play second saxophone From eight to six, they hear my licks on Broadway This place must be the worst But still at least I'm playing first I don't care where I have to play I'm gonna take my solo Means can be solid Jacksy Thank you, thank- Thank you, thank you very mu- God bless you, cheerful giving Thank you Thank you very much