Return Of The Ellington

Donovan Ellington, not a name we've heard for years Mother's embellishments made me blush from ear to ear And I was young, the odds that she would spin Would spin me 'round in circles searching for my home gin Return of the Ellington, a fanfare to declare Jealous the rest of them, 'cause they would never dare Which story of the seas, a pinch of salt I'd take And shots to keep our trays of doubt from showing on my face Travelling lightly (traveling lightly), telling his story (telling his story) He'll never be boring like them Travelling lightly (traveling lightly), telling his story (telling his story) He'll never be boring again He's ridden an elephant Shot a man between the eyes Climbed the Pyrenees and upscaled down the other side Chased the Aztec gold and found forgotten tribes He sailed the river saying I heard he fished the river dry For some it's a warning I wonder why he's here with me If mother was here now she'd say that we're a family And his smile rings a bell, it also rings alarm 'Cause mother always warned me he will only do me harm Travelling lightly (traveling lightly), telling his story (telling his story) He'll never be boring like them Travelling lightly (traveling lightly), telling his story (telling his story) He'll never be boring again Travelling lightly, telling his story Travelling lightly, telling his story Travelling lightly, telling his story Travelling lightly, telling his story