Eighty-Six the Apron

[Intro]
[Hook]
Goodbye coffee, hello lights
Kiss those greasy spoons goodnight
Trade the ketchup for the chrome
I have finally found my home
[Verse]
The smell of grease and day-old fries
Was all I knew beneath these skies
I’d hide a Walkman in my vest
And put my Broadway heart to test
While wiping down the counter top
The music wouldn't ever stop
I’d sing to every empty booth
And tell the sugar jars the truth
[Pre-Chorus]
I’d hit a high C by the grill
And give the local folks a thrill
The sourdough was turning black
But I was never looking back
I’d belt until the windows shook
Ignoring every puzzled look
No more refills, no more pie
I’m finally gonna touch the sky
[Chorus]
Eighty-six the apron, cue the light
I’m stepping out of town tonight
From the diner to the center stage
I’m turning over every page
Listen to that trumpet blare
There’s magic in the city air
It’s my turn for the razzle-dazzle
Leave the patrons in a frazzle
[Post-Chorus]
Oh, the lights
Oh, the sights
Broadway nights
Are mine tonight
[Verse]
The casting man looked awfully cold
Until my story started to unfold
I did a shimmy, then a kick
That stride piano did the trick
I saw him drop his heavy pen
I knew I’d never wait again
He said "The chorus needs a girl"
And sent my spirit in a whirl
[Pre-Chorus]
I’m trading hash for harmony
Exactly where I’m meant to be
No more specials on the board
I’ve struck a brand new major chord
[Chorus]
Eighty-six the apron, cue the light
I’m stepping out of town tonight
From the diner to the center stage
I’m turning over every page
Listen to that trumpet blare
There’s magic in the city air
It’s my turn for the razzle-dazzle
Leave the patrons in a frazzle
[Bridge]
I used to dream in black and white
Of Merman under neon light
I’d practice bows for empty chairs
And tap-dance up the cellar stairs
The grease is gone, the glitter’s here
I’m washing off every single fear
From the blue plate to the gold
Watch this brand new life unfold
[Solo]
(Tap-tap-shuffle-hop)
Keep the rhythm, don't you stop
(Step-ball-change)
Watch the whole world start to change
(Clarinet trill)
(Brass stabs)
[Chorus]
Eighty-six the apron, cue the light
I’m stepping out of town tonight
From the diner to the center stage
I’m turning over every page
Listen to that trumpet blare
There’s magic in the city air
It’s my turn for the razzle-dazzle
Leave the patrons in a frazzle
[Post-Chorus]
Check please
If you please
I’m the breeze
On the marquee
[Outro]