Erika Paul - Tailgate Trombone Bob [Afro Cuban Son/Mambo]Lyrics

Tailgate Trombone Bob Words & Music by Erika Paul From the cd entitled, "Scat's My Bag" What's that big belled instrument? That sounds like an african elephant Trombone Bob says with a big grin, "That's me, I'm the elephant that came and went!" From the farm to the big city Over every bump in the road Trombone Bob sits back on the open tailgate To get a good slide on his long trombone When the band tours from town to town Trombone Bob sits back on the tailgate So his slide has lots of room To play his elephant tune Basslines, melodies and improv While the band holds down the changes Did you know that the slide trombone Could make so many different sounds? In a classical symphony Or in a brass quartet In a swingin' jazz big band The "bone" has a sound you won't forget And when Bob sits on the tailgate With only the best of luck He'll keep playin' that slide trombone And not fall off the back of the truck! When the band tours from town to town Trombone Bob sits back on the tailgate Then his slide has lots of room To play another tune Tailgate Trombone Bob! © 2005 Erika V. Paul