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The Boys Just Want The Girl Next Door

from Low Down Dirty Swing, Live by Jack's Cats

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This tune is a Jack's Cats original composition.

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Lyrics:
I arrived in town last Monday, confident of my charms.
I thought I’d find some new sweet daddy
who’d squeeze me in his arms.
Y’ see I made a list, that simply wouldn’t miss.
I didn’t buy a round trip fare, all because of this….

I’ve got a well stocked bar, I drive a Cadillac car,
my reputation’s known near and far.
I’ve got a PhD, the Queen has had me to tea,
I charge an astronomical hourly fee.
I’ve got a diamond grill, a hundred dollar bill,
my staff works hard so I can chill.
I’ve been favorably compared to Eva Gabor, but
The Boys Just Want The Girl Next Door.

I’ve surveyed the local scene
and don’t know what to do.
I thought that I’d blow in to town
and have my way with you.

I’ve got a condo in Vail and a yacht under sail,
I thought a date with me would be the Holy Grail.
I only fly First Class, I’ve got a nice little — Say!
But all the boys I’ve met have decided to pass.

I wore my high-heeled shoes, drank expensive booze,
I figured, “Hey!” I’ve got nothing to lose.
So then I tried to look sweet,
to give the boys all a treat,
but I still found myself on Lonely Street.

I even tried to act dumb, did my hair in a bun,
but the type that attracted was simply no fun.
They all saw me do the shimmy on the dance floor, but
The Boys Just Want The Girl Next Door.

I’ve surveyed the local scene
and don’t know what to do.
I thought that I’d blow in to town
and have my way with you.

I guess I’ll wait ’til I find a guy who don’t mind
a woman like me who’s highly refined.
I’ll say one thing more and that’s “Love is a bore,
when all they want is the girl next door!”

credits

from Low Down Dirty Swing, Live, released February 11, 2014
Bandleader/clarinet: Jack Malmstrom
Vocal: Kitty Farmer
Piano: Gordon Fader
Drums: Dave Skinner
Bass: Mark Roberts
Guitar: Kevin Cox

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Jack's Cats Los Angeles, California

Swing clarinetist and saxman Jack Malmstrom and his Cats recently stepped out of the 1940s into present day Los Angeles to the delight and occasional bewilderment of vintage jazz fans and swing dancers. The Cats maintain an active live schedule holding forth for audiences with hand-picked standards, forgotten gems and original tunes. Their 2019 release "The State of Swing" features 14 originals. ... more

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