TAXI DRIVER'S SERENADE, A
J Lester-Smith (Jimmy Mesene) / Alf Ritter / Horatio Nicholls 
1943

as recorded by Anne Shelton 
with Ambrose & his Orch 
1940's



Here's a story of a taxi driver
Who drove me to number three;
I said "Please wait!",
Although it was late,
And here;s what he said to me;

"It's getting late, my lady,
Don't make me wait, my lady.
It's time for me to go
To the one that I love so!",
That's the taxi driver's serenade.

"Your night is young, my lady,
My day was long, my lady.
Tonight no more I'll roam
And it's time to make for home!",
That's the taxi driver's serenade.

"Forgive me if I say, madam,
There's someone waiting for me.
I wouldn't miss
That goodnight kiss,
So full of sincerity!".

"It's getting late, my lady,
Don't make me wait, my lady.
I've a heart the same as you,
I must keep that rendezvous!",
That's the taxi driver's serenade.



(Transcribed by Peter Akers - November 2012)