Take Five lyrics

Won't you stop and take a little time

Out with me

Just take five

Stop your busy day and take the time

Out to see

If I'm alive

Though I'm going out of my way

Just so I can pass by each day

Not a single word do we say

It's a pantomime and not a play

Still, I know our eyes often meet

I feel tingles down to my feet

When you smile, that's much too discreet

Sends me on my way

Wouldn't it be better not to be so polite

You could offer a light

Start a little conversation now it's alright

Just take five

Just take five

Though I'm going out of my way

Just so I can pass by each day

Not a single word do we say

It's a pantomime and not a play

Still, I know our eyes often meet

I feel tingles down to my feet

When you smile, that's much too discreet

Sends me on my way

Wouldn't it be better not to be so polite

You could offer a light

Start a little conversation now it's alright

Just take five

Just take five

• Artist:Carmen McRae
• Album:Take Five Live (1962)