Lazybones
Hoagy Carmichael
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Oh-oh, you a good-for-nothing lazybones Long as there is chicken gravy on your rice Everything is nice As long as there's a watermelon on the vine Everything is fine You got no time to work, you got no time to play You're busy doin' nothing all the livelong day But you won't ever change, no matter what I say You're just made that way Lazybones, sleeping in the sun How you 'spect to get your day's work done? You'll never get your day's work done Sleeping in the noonday sun Lazy bones, sleeping in the shade How you 'spect to get your cornmeal made? You'll never get your corn meal made Sleeping in the evening shade Now when them 'taters need sprayin' I know you keep prayin' That the bugs fall off their vine And when you go fishing I bet you keep wishing That the fish won't grab at your line You know, lazybones, loafin' all the day How you 'spect to make a dime that way? You'll ever make a dime that way You never hear a word I say Now when them 'taters need sprayin' I know you keep prayin' That the bugs fall off their vine And when you go fishing, I know you keep wishing That the fish won't grab at your line You know, lazybones, loafin' all the day, tell me How you 'spect to make a dime that way? Oh, you'll ever make a dime that way, well lookee here You never heared a word I say A-sleepin' all the day, you a good-for-nothing lazybones
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Written by: HOAGY CARMICHAEL, JOHNNY MERCER
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Release DateThe song "Lazybones" was first recorded and published in 1933.
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Artist History"Lazybones" was composed by Hoagy Carmichael, an influential and famous American composer of the early to middle 20th century. Carmichael is known best for composing the original song "Stardust."
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LyricistThe lyrics for "Lazybones" were written by Johnny Mercer, who has worked with Carmichael on several other songs.
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Musical StyleThe song is known for its catchy melody and rhythmic pattern, which epitomize the Tin Pan Alley popular music style of the 1930s.
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Popular CoverThis song has been covered by numerous artists, including Leon Redbone and Paul Robeson.
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Song ThemeThe song tells the story of a lazy man who is constantly advised to awaken and be productive but persistently refuses.
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Influence"Lazybones" was influential in defining Carmichael's distinct musical style, characterized by his relaxed, easy-going approach to songwriting.
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Musical SceneryCarmichael often built his songs around specific moods or 'pictures', and "Lazybones" is no different, conveying an image of laid-back, unhurried Southern laziness.
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AwardJohnny Mercer, the lyricist of "Lazybones", won four Academy Awards for his songs, attesting to his skillful writing on "Lazybones" and other songs.
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Jazz InfluenceLike many of Carmichael's compositions, "Lazybones" bears traces of jazz influence, a genre that was rapidly growing in popularity during the time it was written.
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Cultural Impact"Lazybones" has had a significant cultural impact, being covered by various artists and bands over the years, as well as being featured in numerous films and TV shows.
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LegacyDespite its age, "Lazybones" continues to be recognized as a classic example of early 20th-century American songwriting, showcasing Carmichael's signature style and Mercer's clever lyricism.
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