(originally by Gene Austin)
Day is ending
Some birds are wending
Back to the shelter of
Each little nest they love
Night shades falling
Love birds are calling
What makes this world go round?
Nothing but love
When whippoorwills cry
And evening is nigh
I hurry to my blue heaven
I turn to the right
A little white light
That leads you to my blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
A little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
Just a little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
James Taylor - American Standard Album Lyrics
James Taylor - American Standard Lyrics
- My Blue Heaven
- Moon River
- Teach Me Tonight
- As Easy As Rolling Off A Log
- Almost Like Being In Love
- Sit Down Youre Rockin the Boat
- The Nearness Of You
- Youve Got To Be Carefully Taught
- God Bless The Child
- Pennies From Heaven
- My Heart Stood Still
- Ol Man River
- Its Only a Paper Moon
- The Surrey With The Fringe On Top
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Moon River
(originally by Gene Austin)
Day is ending
Some birds are wending
Back to the shelter of
Each little nest they love
Night shades falling
Love birds are calling
What makes this world go round?
Nothing but love
When whippoorwills cry
And evening is nigh
I hurry to my blue heaven
I turn to the right
A little white light
That leads you to my blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
A little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
Just a little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
Day is ending
Some birds are wending
Back to the shelter of
Each little nest they love
Night shades falling
Love birds are calling
What makes this world go round?
Nothing but love
When whippoorwills cry
And evening is nigh
I hurry to my blue heaven
I turn to the right
A little white light
That leads you to my blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
A little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
Just a little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
Copyright: Lyrics © Original Writer and Publisher
Teach Me Tonight
Do me wrong, do me right
Tell me lies, but hold me tight
Save your good-byes for the morning light
But don't let me be lonely tonight
Say good-bye and say hello
Sure 'nough good to see you
But it's time to go
Don't say yes, but please
Don't say no
I don't want to be lonely tonight
Go away then, damn you
Go on and do as you please, yeah
You ain't gonna see me getting down on my knees
I'm undecided and your heart's been divided
You've been turning my world upside down
Do me wrong, do me right, right now baby
Go on and tell me lies, but hold me tight
Save your good-byes for the morning light, morning light
But don't let me be lonely tonight
I don't want to be lonely tonight
No, no, I don't want to be lonely tonight
I don't want to be lonely tonight
Tell me lies, but hold me tight
Save your good-byes for the morning light
But don't let me be lonely tonight
Say good-bye and say hello
Sure 'nough good to see you
But it's time to go
Don't say yes, but please
Don't say no
I don't want to be lonely tonight
Go away then, damn you
Go on and do as you please, yeah
You ain't gonna see me getting down on my knees
I'm undecided and your heart's been divided
You've been turning my world upside down
Do me wrong, do me right, right now baby
Go on and tell me lies, but hold me tight
Save your good-byes for the morning light, morning light
But don't let me be lonely tonight
I don't want to be lonely tonight
No, no, I don't want to be lonely tonight
I don't want to be lonely tonight
Writer: James Taylor
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
As Easy As Rolling Off A Log
(originally by Gene Austin)
Day is ending
Some birds are wending
Back to the shelter of
Each little nest they love
Night shades falling
Love birds are calling
What makes this world go round?
Nothing but love
When whippoorwills cry
And evening is nigh
I hurry to my blue heaven
I turn to the right
A little white light
That leads you to my blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
A little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
Just a little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
Day is ending
Some birds are wending
Back to the shelter of
Each little nest they love
Night shades falling
Love birds are calling
What makes this world go round?
Nothing but love
When whippoorwills cry
And evening is nigh
I hurry to my blue heaven
I turn to the right
A little white light
That leads you to my blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
A little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
Just a little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
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Almost Like Being In Love
(originally by Gene Austin)
Day is ending
Some birds are wending
Back to the shelter of
Each little nest they love
Night shades falling
Love birds are calling
What makes this world go round?
Nothing but love
When whippoorwills cry
And evening is nigh
I hurry to my blue heaven
I turn to the right
A little white light
That leads you to my blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
A little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
Just a little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
Day is ending
Some birds are wending
Back to the shelter of
Each little nest they love
Night shades falling
Love birds are calling
What makes this world go round?
Nothing but love
When whippoorwills cry
And evening is nigh
I hurry to my blue heaven
I turn to the right
A little white light
That leads you to my blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
A little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
Just a little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
Copyright: Lyrics © Original Writer and Publisher
Sit Down Youre Rockin the Boat
(originally by Gene Austin)
Day is ending
Some birds are wending
Back to the shelter of
Each little nest they love
Night shades falling
Love birds are calling
What makes this world go round?
Nothing but love
When whippoorwills cry
And evening is nigh
I hurry to my blue heaven
I turn to the right
A little white light
That leads you to my blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
A little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
Just a little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
Day is ending
Some birds are wending
Back to the shelter of
Each little nest they love
Night shades falling
Love birds are calling
What makes this world go round?
Nothing but love
When whippoorwills cry
And evening is nigh
I hurry to my blue heaven
I turn to the right
A little white light
That leads you to my blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
A little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
Just a little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
Copyright: Lyrics © Original Writer and Publisher
The Nearness Of You
Its not the pale moon that excites me
That thrills and delights me, oh no
Its just the nearness of you
It isn't your sweet conversation
That brings this sensation, oh no
Its just the nearness of you
When you're in my arms and I feel you so close to me
All my wildest dreams come true
I need no soft lights to enchant me
If you'll only grant me the right
To hold you ever so tight
And to feel in the night the nearness of you
That thrills and delights me, oh no
Its just the nearness of you
It isn't your sweet conversation
That brings this sensation, oh no
Its just the nearness of you
When you're in my arms and I feel you so close to me
All my wildest dreams come true
I need no soft lights to enchant me
If you'll only grant me the right
To hold you ever so tight
And to feel in the night the nearness of you
Writer: Hoagy Carmichael, Ned Washington
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Youve Got To Be Carefully Taught
(originally by Gene Austin)
Day is ending
Some birds are wending
Back to the shelter of
Each little nest they love
Night shades falling
Love birds are calling
What makes this world go round?
Nothing but love
When whippoorwills cry
And evening is nigh
I hurry to my blue heaven
I turn to the right
A little white light
That leads you to my blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
A little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
Just a little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
Day is ending
Some birds are wending
Back to the shelter of
Each little nest they love
Night shades falling
Love birds are calling
What makes this world go round?
Nothing but love
When whippoorwills cry
And evening is nigh
I hurry to my blue heaven
I turn to the right
A little white light
That leads you to my blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
A little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
Just a little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
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God Bless The Child
(originally by Gene Austin)
Day is ending
Some birds are wending
Back to the shelter of
Each little nest they love
Night shades falling
Love birds are calling
What makes this world go round?
Nothing but love
When whippoorwills cry
And evening is nigh
I hurry to my blue heaven
I turn to the right
A little white light
That leads you to my blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
A little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
Just a little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
Day is ending
Some birds are wending
Back to the shelter of
Each little nest they love
Night shades falling
Love birds are calling
What makes this world go round?
Nothing but love
When whippoorwills cry
And evening is nigh
I hurry to my blue heaven
I turn to the right
A little white light
That leads you to my blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
A little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
Just a little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
Copyright: Lyrics © Original Writer and Publisher
Pennies From Heaven
(originally by Gene Austin)
Day is ending
Some birds are wending
Back to the shelter of
Each little nest they love
Night shades falling
Love birds are calling
What makes this world go round?
Nothing but love
When whippoorwills cry
And evening is nigh
I hurry to my blue heaven
I turn to the right
A little white light
That leads you to my blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
A little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
Just a little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
Day is ending
Some birds are wending
Back to the shelter of
Each little nest they love
Night shades falling
Love birds are calling
What makes this world go round?
Nothing but love
When whippoorwills cry
And evening is nigh
I hurry to my blue heaven
I turn to the right
A little white light
That leads you to my blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
A little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
Just a little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
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My Heart Stood Still
(originally by Gene Austin)
Day is ending
Some birds are wending
Back to the shelter of
Each little nest they love
Night shades falling
Love birds are calling
What makes this world go round?
Nothing but love
When whippoorwills cry
And evening is nigh
I hurry to my blue heaven
I turn to the right
A little white light
That leads you to my blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
A little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
Just a little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
Day is ending
Some birds are wending
Back to the shelter of
Each little nest they love
Night shades falling
Love birds are calling
What makes this world go round?
Nothing but love
When whippoorwills cry
And evening is nigh
I hurry to my blue heaven
I turn to the right
A little white light
That leads you to my blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
A little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
Just a little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
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Ol Man River
(originally by Gene Austin)
Day is ending
Some birds are wending
Back to the shelter of
Each little nest they love
Night shades falling
Love birds are calling
What makes this world go round?
Nothing but love
When whippoorwills cry
And evening is nigh
I hurry to my blue heaven
I turn to the right
A little white light
That leads you to my blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
A little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
Just a little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
Day is ending
Some birds are wending
Back to the shelter of
Each little nest they love
Night shades falling
Love birds are calling
What makes this world go round?
Nothing but love
When whippoorwills cry
And evening is nigh
I hurry to my blue heaven
I turn to the right
A little white light
That leads you to my blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
A little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
Just a little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
Copyright: Lyrics © Original Writer and Publisher
Its Only a Paper Moon
Say, it's only a paper moon
Sailing over a cardboard sea
But it wouldn't be make-believe
If you believed in me
Yes, it's only a canvas sky
Hanging over a muslin tree
But it wouldn't be make-believe
If you believed in me
Without your love
It's a honky tonk parade
Without your love
It's a melody played in a penny arcade
It's a Barnum and Bailey world
Just as phony as it can be
But it wouldn't be make-believe
If you believed in me
Say, it's only a paper moon
Sailing over a cardboard sea
But it wouldn't be make-believe
If you believed in me
Yes, it's only a canvas sky
Hanging over a muslin tree
But it wouldn't be make-believe
If you believed in me
Without your love
It's a honky-tonk parade
Without your love
It's a melody played in a penny arcade
It's a Barnum and Bailey world
Just as phony as it can be
But it wouldn't be make-believe
If you believed in me
It's phony it's plain to see
How happy I would be
If you believed in me
Sailing over a cardboard sea
But it wouldn't be make-believe
If you believed in me
Yes, it's only a canvas sky
Hanging over a muslin tree
But it wouldn't be make-believe
If you believed in me
Without your love
It's a honky tonk parade
Without your love
It's a melody played in a penny arcade
It's a Barnum and Bailey world
Just as phony as it can be
But it wouldn't be make-believe
If you believed in me
Say, it's only a paper moon
Sailing over a cardboard sea
But it wouldn't be make-believe
If you believed in me
Yes, it's only a canvas sky
Hanging over a muslin tree
But it wouldn't be make-believe
If you believed in me
Without your love
It's a honky-tonk parade
Without your love
It's a melody played in a penny arcade
It's a Barnum and Bailey world
Just as phony as it can be
But it wouldn't be make-believe
If you believed in me
It's phony it's plain to see
How happy I would be
If you believed in me
Writer: BILLY ROSE, E.Y. HARBURG, HAROLD ARLEN
Copyright: Lyrics © S.A. MUSIC
Copyright: Lyrics © S.A. MUSIC
The Surrey With The Fringe On Top
(originally by Gene Austin)
Day is ending
Some birds are wending
Back to the shelter of
Each little nest they love
Night shades falling
Love birds are calling
What makes this world go round?
Nothing but love
When whippoorwills cry
And evening is nigh
I hurry to my blue heaven
I turn to the right
A little white light
That leads you to my blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
A little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
Just a little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
Day is ending
Some birds are wending
Back to the shelter of
Each little nest they love
Night shades falling
Love birds are calling
What makes this world go round?
Nothing but love
When whippoorwills cry
And evening is nigh
I hurry to my blue heaven
I turn to the right
A little white light
That leads you to my blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
A little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room
Just a little love that's nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me
And baby makes three
We're happy in my blue heaven
My blue heaven
Copyright: Lyrics © Original Writer and Publisher
American Standard is the twentieth studio album by American singer-songwriter James Taylor, released on February 28, 2020, by Fantasy Records. It consists of his interpretations of standard songs from the American canon. It won Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.
This album was produced, recorded and mixed by Dave O'Donnell and co-produced by John Pizzarelli and James Taylor. Mastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound Nashville.
Performed By:
James TaylorThis album was produced, recorded and mixed by Dave O'Donnell and co-produced by John Pizzarelli and James Taylor. Mastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound Nashville.
Genre(s): Folk rock
Length: 44:59
Released: February 28th, 2020
Year: 2020