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LADY DAY (music by L. Johnson, lyric by Teri Roiger) 

Twilight falls, night birds call, moonflowers fill the air 

She appears, so sublime, Gardenia in her hair 

Takes the stage in the night, to sing the blues away 

When the light of the dawn seems far away 

Each intoxicating phrase, brightens up the darkest days 

Hush now, Don’t Explain 

Each bittersweet refrain, a song of love’s sweet pain 

Moondust falls in the night, to chase the blues away 

Lester Young heard her sing, and named her Lady Day 

Touched the hearts and the souls, of all who heard her sing 

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12/19/2020

GHOST OF A CHANCE -- Vocalese -- lyrics to Lester Young's solo 

If only you would discover, I’m your true lover 

We would be dreaming and scheming with each other 

Then you’d be mine again, and you’d never want to let me go 

Back into your arms now, learning ‘bout your many charms 

I’m just one girl out of many, and I know that you’ve had plenty 

But I want you to see that you need, someone like me 

To hold you, never scold you,  and never would you ever want to stray away 

From me again, until then, darling,  come and take a walk with me 

Should you ever wonder how I…

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12/19/2020

THEM THERE EYES -- Vocalese -- lyrics to Ella's solo with the Count Basie Band 

I fell for you, the first time I looked into,  deep into those sparkling bright eyes 

My heart was poundin’, it was alarmin’, how they could tantalize 

Then came your arms and they wrapped me so tight 

I tried to break away from you, I put up a fight 

Then came your lips, and then your sigh 

I never knew that love could make me feel so high 

Never knew, I was blue, ‘Til we got together, now I feel brand new 

Don't leave me for another, you've been too hard to discover 

I wanna make you happy, baby, day and…

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12/19/2020

MISTERIOSO (Listen To Your Soul) music by Thelonious Monk, lyric by Teri Roiger 

Whispering your deepest darkest thoughts to me
Will set you free
And you won't have to hide behind
That lovely mask that's so refined
Tangled shadows resting in your heart
Will waken with a start
When you begin to turn the key
Unlocking all the mystery
Of sea and sky and where they meet
Why life is so bittersweet
Listen to your soul
MISTERIOSO

03/11/2011

SUNSHOWER (music by Kenny Barron, lyric by Teri Roiger) 

Showers fall in silent space, They sparkle in the sunlight’s warm embrace
Rays of light so eloquent, The love you give me must be heaven sent
You came to me, a spirit bright, To satisfy, my thirst for life
The sprinkling of your loveliness, Your caress brings me such happiness

Shower me with gifts of light, Let the flowers blossom, bold and bright
Bathe me in the summer breeze, Hear the birds sing joyful melodies
You came to me, I reached for you
With love as fresh, As morning dew
How brilliant your colors fly…

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03/10/2011

STILL LIFE (music & lyrics by Teri Roiger) 3rd place in Jazz category (Int'l Songwriting Competition)  

The leaves are falling down, So many leavin’ town
All the words unsaid, Unravel in our head
So many lives we lead, And stories we all weave
Creating works of art, To feed our hungry hearts

We are still here, so fresh are our tears, And guided by love we’ll be
Memories lingering, new ones blossoming, Are they real, or just a dream?

STILL LIFE, MOMENT’S REFLECTIONS
PORTRAIT OF LIFE’S IMPERFECTIONS

With ever changing scenes, And never ending dreams
That whisper in the wind, Awakening within
A secret world we’ve seen…

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03/09/2011

IN AN OPEN MIND (music & lyrics by Teri Roiger & John Menegon) 

IN AN OPEN MIND 

As the deep blue sea, gently cradles me, spinning tales of fantasy 

As the ocean roars, my emotions soar, leading me to distant shores 

Then the darkness falls, dancing moonbeams call, shadows softly kiss the night 

On the inside of the night, Between dark and light 

The midnight breeze, Blows gently to uncover me 

Through the windows of the sky, Truth and beauty lie 

Opened by a soft wind passing, Kissed by angels everlasting 

You are like the night, mystery and light, Heart to heart, be…

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03/08/2011

MONK'S POINT (music by John Menegon, lyrics by Teri Roiger) 

What happens when you don’t even have a key to your own heart?
Misunderstanding, love never lasting, bittersweet romance
Constant craving, misbehaving . . . Looking to find love everlasting

Imagination will lead you to a new way to live life
Mysteriously, deliriously, you’ll come unfolded
Every season has a reason
Let the sun shine in, don’t be dreary

Find a quiet place, where you can put on a new face

Some cheerful day, you’ll discover all your treasures and pleasures
See where they take you, don’t hesitate to…

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03/10/2010

DEWEY'S TUNE (music by Dewey Redman, lyrics by Teri Roiger) 

Bright lights, dark nights
Shine in the city of the soul
Melody’s mysteries
How sweet the magic of sound
In the rhythm of the sea
Music’s all around

Moon shining lighting up the skies
Harmony’s mysteries
This life is only a dream
Time is giving us the key
To this mystery

03/10/2010

BOO DAH (music & lyrics by Teri Roiger) 

You do something nice to me, Whenever I get next to you
The poetry of your embrace, Leaves me in a state of grace

If you would ever be untrue, I would be through with you
Knowing you would always be, In my heart, next to me

Waking from a dream, I could write a scene
Changing destiny, To discover, there’s another
Way to relate, to each other
Gently with love, to discover
Feelings asleep, within our soul
Sharing your soul, Is the beginning of losing control
Always winning, Opening hearts to love and dreams

03/10/2010

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