Novel Soundtrack: Track 7

7) Would You Like to Take a Walk? By Annette Hanshaw

Event: The event that this song represents is when Tea Cake comes into Janie’s life. He comes into the store one day and the two have an instant connection. Soon after, Tea Cake begins walking Janie home and staying at her house for dinner. This song reminded me of their courtship before they were married as many times Tea Cake would walk Janie home and that would result in him coming inside.

Link to Song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltLFqU1AnX4

Lyrics:

I saw you strolling by your solitary,

Am I nosy, very, very.

I'd like to be a juicy huckleberry,

What you're after is a gal;

We're both in luck for introductions are not necessary;

Mm-mm-mm, would you like to take walk?

Mm-mm-mm, do you think it's gonna rain?

Mm-mm-mm, how about a sasparilla?

Gee, the moon is yeller,

Sump'n good'll come from that.

Mm-mm-mm, have you heard the latest song?

Mm-mm-mm, it's a very pretty strain.

Mm-mm-mm, don't you feel a little thrilly?

Gee, it's getting chilly,

Sump'n good'll come from that.

When you're strolling though the wherezis,

You need a whozis

To lean upon;

But when you have no whozis,

To hug and whatzis, gosh darn.

Mm-mm-mm, would you like to take walk?

Mm-mm-mm, do you think it's gonna rain?

Mm-mm-mm, ain't you tired of the talkies?

I prefer the walkies,

Sump'n good'll come from that.

My little heart is full of palpitation,

What I need is consolation.

I'd like to stage a little celebration

In the moonlight, right away;

I'll feel all pep't if you'll accept my friendly invitation;