Cocktails For Two

Duke Ellington

- words and music by Arthur Johnston and Sam Coslow



In some secluded rendezvous

That overlooks the avenue

With someone sharing a delightful chat

Of this and that

And cocktails for two



As we enjoy a cigarette

To some exquisite chansonnette

Two hands are sure to slyly meet beneath

A serviette

With cocktails for two



My head may go reeling

But my heart will be obedient

With intoxicating kisses

For the principal ingredient



Most any afternoon at five

We'll be so glad we're both alive

Then maybe fortune will complete her plan

That all began

With cocktails for two