'BOUT TIME
From the film "The One and Only, Genuine Original Family Band" (1968)
(Richard & Robert Sherman)

Louis Armstrong - 1968


'Bout time, 'bout time we had the taste of wasted time
Like love à deux, I wasted time alone with you
'Bout time we two were livin' out a lovely dream come true
'Bout you, 'bout me, 'bout love, ye-e-s-s-s

'Bout time, 'bout time we spent good time with no one near
To watch me while I say a little somethin' in your ear
'Bout how I care, 'bout how I wanna make my feelin's clear
About you, 'bout me, 'bout love

We're in deep water, Darlin', clear over my head
'Bout time to either sink or swim, let's swim, 'nuff said

'Bout time, 'bout time we didn't have to always steal a kiss
'Bout time, 'bout time I had my arms around your waste like this
My whole life through I wanna make you feel the way I do
'Bout you, 'bout me, 'bout love

(Instrumental Break)

Yes, we're in deep water, Darlin', clear over my head
'Bout time to either sink or swim, let's swim, 'nuff said

'Bout time, yes time we didn't have to always steal a kiss
'Bout time, time I had my arms around your waste like this
My whole life through I wanna make you feel the way I do
'Bout you, about me, 'bout us, ooo-eee
About your love and mine, budd-lee-ooo, 'bout time


(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - February 2006)