Nat “King” Cole

There may be trouble ahead
But while theres moonlight and music and love and romance
Let's face the music and dance

Before the fiddlers have fled
Before they ask us to pay the bill
And while we still have the chance
Let's face the music and dance

Soon, we'll be without the moon
Humming a different toon
And then, there may be tear drops to shed
So while theres moonlight and music and love and romance

Let's face the music and dance
Let's face the music and dance

(musical break)

Soon, we'll be without the moon
Humming a different toon
And then, there may be tear drops to shed
So while theres moonlight and music and love and romance
Let's face the music and dance
Let's face the music and dance

Nathaniel Adams Coles (17 March 1919 – 15 February 1965) was born in Montgomery, Alabama and used the stage name Nat “King” Cole throughout his career as a jazz pianist and later as a singer.

Cole’s first mainstream hit was “Straighten Up and Fly Right” in 1943. Bo Diddley, who performed similar folk-based material said that song was a big influence on him.

In the late 40s, Cole began recording more pop-oriented material. His stature as a pop singer was cemented by hits like “Route 66”, “Mona Lisa” and “Unforgettable”. In the 50s, virtually every home had a copy of his Christmas album.

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