Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon-Narrator
Elton John · Other Songs - Elton John
His named and Johann and he lived in Vienna
Of the home of Johann Strauss
Each day, as this famous musician played
Little Johanna couldn't resist
Waltzing to the beautiful music
And each day, watching and waiting was the cat
And each day, he would try to catch him
But he would fail
However, this wouldn't failed the cat
Because he know the jungle, when the master played
The mouse would waltz
And the cat would try the game
This is a story of the waltzing mouse
The mouse wouldn't waltz
Why couldn't he, the cat, learn to play?
Poor little Johann
He was under the spell of the beautiful music
But luckily for him
At the moment, who servants wondered who was playing
Amazing
A cat that could play and a mouse that could dance
The May of the butcher boy
The butcher boy the crowd of the square
Now, out of the palace guards overheard
A cat that could play
A mouse that could waltz, good heavens
The only, the mouse a loved
To the palace at once
Wonderful
Sensational
And they lived very happy
As long as the cat played and the mouse danced
But when the cat stopped playing it was
The same old story.
Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon
Elton John's 'Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon' stands as a quintessential example of his late-career pop sensibility, blending upbeat rhythms with introspective lyrics that capture the essence of a relaxed, sun-drenched day. Recorded during the 'Songs From The West End' era, the track showcases John's signature songwriting ability to craft melodies that are both catchy and emotionally resonant. The song's production features the polished yet organic sound characteristic of his work in the 2000s, reflecting a mature approach to pop music that balances commercial appeal with personal expression. It remains a staple of his discography, often performed live to highlight his enduring connection with audiences who appreciate his ability to write about everyday life with universal appeal.