Louis Armstrong

Songwriter: Charles Dawes Carl Sigman

[Instrumental Intro]

[Verse 1]
Many a tears do fall
But it's all in the game
All in the wonderful game
That we know as love

[Verse 2]
You have words with him
And your future's looking dim
But these things
Your heart can rise above

[Verse 3]
Once in a while, he won't call
Oh, but it's all in the game
Soon he'll be there at your side
With a sweet bouquet

[Outro]
And he'll kiss your lips
And caress your waiting fingertips
And your heart will fly away

Louis Armstrong, known throughout his lengthy career by nicknames like “Satchmo”, “Pops” and simply “Louie”, was a trumpeter, composer, singer and occasional actor, as well as one of the most influential figures in the history of jazz.

Born and raised in New Orleans, where jazz itself is alleged to have began, Armstrong started his career in 1918, playing the cornet in brass bands and riverboats along the Mississippi River. There, he caught the attention of his future mentor, King Oliver, joining his band in Chicago, where he networked with other popular jazz musicians like Hoagy Carmichael and his first wife Lil Hardin Armstrong.

In 1924, Louie relocated to New York City playing for the Fletcher Henderson Orchestra. It was at this time he switched over from cornet to trumpet in order to blend in better with the other musicians in his section. It was also when he developed his emotional playing style, which included singing and telling tales of his life back in New Orleans.

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