Take Five

by Dave Brubeck

From the album: The Dave Brubeck Quartet at Carnegie Hall

Track 12 of 12 on The Dave Brubeck Quartet at Carnegie Hall (1963).

The Dave Brubeck Quartet at Carnegie Hall cover art

Lyrics for Take Five

Won't you stop and take A little time out with me Just take five Stop your busy day And take the time out To see if I'm alive Though I'm going out of my way Just so I can pass by each day Not a single word do we say It's a pantomime and not a play Still, I know our eyes often meet I feel tingles down to my feet When you smile, that's much too discreet Sends me on my way Wouldn't it be better Not to be so polite You could offer a light Start a little conversation now It's alright, just take five Just take five (Repeat all from 2nd verse on)

More from The Dave Brubeck Quartet at Carnegie Hall

  1. St. Louis Blues
  2. Bossa Nova U.S.A.
  3. For All We Know
  4. Pennies From Heaven
  5. Southern Scene
  6. Three To Get Ready
  7. Eleven Four
  8. It'S A Raggy Waltz
  9. King For A Day
  10. Castilian Drums
  11. Blue Rondo A La Turk
  12. Take Five