Dave Brubeck, The Dave Brubeck Quartet - Take Five

Won't you stop and take a little time out with me Just take five Stop your busy day and take the time out to see if I'm alive

Though I'm going out of my way Just so I can pass by each day Not a single word do we say It's a pantomime and not a play Still, I know our eyes often meet I feel tingles down to my feet When you smile, that's much too discreet Sends me on my way

Wouldn't it be better Not to be so polite You could offer a light Start a little conversation now It's alright, just take five Just take five

Though I'm going out of my way Just so I can pass by each day Not a single word do we say It's a pantomime and not a play Still, I know our eyes often meet I feel tingles down to my feet When you smile, that's much too discreet Sends me on my way

Wouldn't it be better Not to be so polite You could offer a light Start a little conversation now It's alright, just take five Just take five Just take five Just take five Just take five