A popular song from 1943
words and music by Albert De Bru, Irving Taylor and Vic Mizzy
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
Hear the music whisper
Echos of romance
Cuddle on my shoulder
Hold me while we dance
It’s a moment tender
Now the spell is cast
Maybe you’d surrender
But you move too fast
Chorus
Take it easy, take it easy
Don’t you know it’s more romantic
When a dance is slow
Take it easy, take it easy
What’s the good of feeling high
When all the lights are low?
Take it easy, take it easy
We’ve got lots of time ahead of us
The night is young
Take it easy, take it easy
Don’t you know this music
Should be swayed instead of swung?
Take your time, take your time
Dance it with ease
Take your time, take your time
Slow if you please
Chorus
Take it easy, take it easy
Don’t you know you’re not supposed
To make a rhumba jump?
Take it easy, take it easy
If you don’t I fear
That our romance will hit a bump
Take it easy, take it easy
Don’t you know it’s time for romance
When the music’s sweet?
Take it easy, take it easy
You should really try
To make your heart control your feet
Take your time, take your time
Dance it with ease
Take your time, take your time
Slow if you please
Chorus
Take it easy, take it easy
When I’m in a mood that’s dreamy
Must you Lindy Hop?
Take it easy, take it easy
Don’t forget that I’m your partner
Not a traffic cop
Take it easy, take it easy
Is there any fun in running
In a one-man race?
Take it easy, take it easy
If you don’t you’re gonna meet
The carpet face to face
Take your time, take your time
Dance it with ease
Take your time, take your time
Slow if you please
Chorus
Take it easy, take it easy
You’re too far away
For me to whisper in your ear
Take it easy, take it easy
Don’t you know you only get
Three pairs of shoes a year?
Take it easy, take it easy
Just when I get set to love you
You’re off like a flash
Take it easy, take it easy
Or you’re gonna make my castles
In the air go smash
Take your time, take your time
Dance it with ease
Take your time, take your time
Slow if you please
Sung here by Laurence Rubenstein: