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Harmonious Dreams: Rediscovering the Joy of Ragtime Melodies
Lyrics
Won't you play some simple melody
Requesting to perform a straightforward tune
Like my mother sang to me
Similar to what the singer's mother used to sing
One with a good old-fashioned harmony
Asking for a song with a traditional and pleasing combination of musical notes
Play some simple melody
Reiteration of the request for a simple melody
Musical demon, set your honey a-dreamin',
Addressing the musician as someone capable of creating enchanting music
Won't you play me some rag
Requesting a lively and rhythmic tune
Just change that classical nag to some sweet beautiful drag
Suggesting a transformation from classical music to something more appealing or captivating
If you will play from a copy of a tune
If the musician plays an engaging but inconsistent tune
That is choppy you'll get all my applause
Praising the performance because it will captivate the audience
And that is simply because I wanna listen to rag
Expressing a desire to listen to ragtime music
Play for me
Requesting the musician to play
That good old-fashioned harmony
Asking for a familiar and pleasant musical arrangement
Oh, won't you play for me
Repetition of the request for the musician to play
A simple melody
Asking for a basic, uncomplicated tune
Play from a copy of a tune that is choppy
Repetition emphasizing playing an irregular yet engaging melody
You'll get all of my applause because
Assuring applause for an engaging performance
I wanna rag it
Expressing a desire for ragtime music
Ragtime melody
Reiteration of a desire for a ragtime-style melody
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