LOVE'S GOT ME IN A LAZY MOOD
(Edward R Miller (m) Johnny Mercer (l) )

as recorded by June Christy
with Orchestra conducted by Pete Rugolo
1957


I'll tell you why
The days go by
Like caterpillars do,
And clouds are cotton blossoms in a field of blue,
Love's got me in a lazy mood.

I'll tell you why
Stars in the sky
Pick ev'ry night to shine,
And why the moon's a watermelon on the vine,
Love's got me in a lazy mood.

When a bright and early sun begins to steam it up,
You'll find me underneath the nearest tree,
Picking petals off a daisy while I dream it up;
Just the absent minded kid, that's me!

I'll tell you why
I don't reply
To mail that's overdue,
And why I never answer when I'm spoken to,
It isn't that I'm really rude,
Love's got me in a lazy mood,
Love's got me in a lazy mood.





(Transcribed by Peter Akers - December 2014)