Traffic Both Ways Songtext
von Hard Bop Messengers

Look right, look left, look right again
It′s quick, the cars are fast, you'll miss the chance
You′re crossing the street, so look both ways
You're crossing the street, so look both ways

I don't think about that lunch today
Don′t think a bout that gig you goin′ to play
You're crossing the street, so look both ways
You′re moving your feet, or you're goin′ to pay
You're going to play

The valet guys are parkin′ the cars
The people having drinks at the bar
People checking in, the lobby's full
You're hearing the band
Play your way


Take a step off the curb, your chance to walk
But the cars won′t stop and you see The Last Hotel ahead

Take time, just wait, not worth the bait
Look right, look left, look right
Don′t tempt the fate
The early show won't be too late
The Last Hotel will have to wait

Don′t think about the crowd tonight
Just think about the cars you have in sight
You're crossing the street, so look both ways
Don′t think of the check they have to pay
You're getting to play

The chef is getting ready to serve
The staff attends with skill and verve
Ain′t a place in town where they have it down
And your part of the scene


It's the early show they're coming to hear
You play that jazz and the band is swinging free and clear