Take Five Songtext
von Carmen McRae & The Dave Brubeck Quartet

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

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
Just take five
Just take five
Just take five