LASS WITH THE DELICATE AIR, THE
(Hy Zaret / Lou Singer)


Josh White - 1943



Now the tavern was crowded, and two couples were there
They were served by a lass with a rose in her hair
Now her manner was charming and her beauty was rare
And true did she have a most delicate air
The most delicate air
And they called her the lass with that delicate air 

Now some soldiers were passing and they looked through the glass
They were struck by the charm of this delicate lass
And they waited in longing, her kisses to share
For true that she had a most delicate air
The most delicate air
And they toasted that lass with that delicate air

Now a sailor arose who had been everywhere
And he said he had never seen a lass quite so fair
And he vowed he would marry that little lass then and there
'Cause true that she had a most delicate air
The most delicate air
And he wanted that lass with that delicate air

Well he offered his heart and he offered his hand
And he painted a future so rosy and grand
Dear sir, she replied, ask the bartender there
'Cause he's wed to the lass with that delicate air
The most delicate air
So goodbye to the lass with that delicate air






(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - January 2013)