Swingin'
LeAnn Rimes · Lady & Gentlemen [2011]
His name is Charlie Jackson, and he's really lookin' good.
I had to go and see him, so I called him on the phone.
I walked over to his house, and this was goin' on.
His brother was on the sofa, eatin' chocolate pie.
His Momma was in the kitchen, cuttin' chicken up to fry.
His Daddy was in the backyard, rollin' up a garden hose.
I was on the porch with Charlie, feelin' love down to my toes.
and we were swingin' (swingin')
yes we were swingin' (swingin')
Little Charlie he's as pretty as the angels when they sing.
I can't believe I'm out here on his front porch in this swing,
Just a swingin' (swingin')
Yeah, and we'll be swingin'. (swingin')
Yes, we'll be swingin'. (swingin')
Little Charlie he's as pretty as the angels when they sing.
I can't believe I'm out here on his front porch in this swing,
Just a swingin' (swingin')
Now Charlieshe's a darlin', she's the apple of my eye.
When I'm on the swing with him, it makes me almost high.
And Charlie is my lover, and he has been since the spring.
I just can't believe it started on his front porch in this swing.
Just a swingin'. (swingin')
ah-just a swingin'. (swingin')
Little Charlie he's as pretty as the angels when they sing.
I can't believe I'm out here on his front porch in this swing,
Just a swingin' (swingin')
I said Little Charlie he's as pretty as the angels when they sing.
I can't believe I'm out here on his front porch in this swing,
Just a swingin' (swingin') (swingin')
Swingin' by LeAnn Rimes
Swingin' marks a distinct stylistic departure for LeAnn Rimes, showcasing her versatility beyond the country-pop anthems that defined her early career. Released on the 2011 album Lady & Gentlemen, the track embraces a classic jazz and swing aesthetic, reflecting Rimes' long-standing appreciation for traditional vocal styles. This recording highlights her ability to navigate complex arrangements with a smooth, mature delivery that contrasts with the high-energy ballads of her youth. The song serves as a testament to her enduring adaptability within the broader music landscape, proving her capacity to reinterpret timeless genres for modern audiences. As part of a discography that spans decades, this work reinforces her status as a versatile vocalist capable of mastering diverse musical territories while maintaining her signature emotional resonance.

