Battered Velvet Saxophone Case

[Intro] [Brass Case Latch Snap Click & Rhodes Chords] Click, snap! Battered black leather case opens wide The greatest treasure that I keep inside [Verse 1] [Warm Rhodes & Upright Bass] Fifty years of gigs on the wooden stage Writing my history from page to page Purple velvet plush worn smooth and thin Where the brass saxophone is nestled in Stickers from Blue Note and Newport Jazz The honest pedigree that this horn has Cork grease and cleaning cloth in the side slot Thankful for the honest life I got [Pre-Chorus] [Muted Trumpet & Brush Snare] I lift the horn out by the sturdy bow Ready to let the midnight rhythm go [Chorus] [Soulful Road-Worn Jazz Drop] Purple plush lining inside the battered case A loyal companion in every place From Chicago basements to the Village loft Playing the melodies both bold and soft Play on, shine bright, let the brass horn sing The richest blessing that my life could bring [Verse 2] [Tenor Sax & Upright Bass] Neck strap adjusted to the perfect height Ready to play into the autumn night My fingers rest upon the pearl inlay Blowing all the heavy doubts away [Bridge] [Soulful Vocal Belt & Sax Solo] Oh, this old case has traveled far and wide A faithful vessel of artistic pride Leather, velvet, brass and an honest heart Where every noble concert had to start [Chorus] [Full Grand Soulful Climax] Purple plush lining inside the battered case A loyal companion in every place From Chicago basements to the Village loft Playing the melodies both bold and soft Play on, shine bright, let the brass horn sing The richest blessing that my life could bring [Outro] [Case Lid Snaps Closed & Sax Note] Battered sax case... Ready for the next gig. [Fade Out] [End]