Teach Me Tonight

Sammy Davis Jr. · Other Songs - Sammy Davis Jr.

Did you say that I've got a lot to learn?

Well, don't think I'm trying not to learn

Since this is the perfect spot to learn

Teach me tonight



Starting with the A-B-C of it

Getting right down to the X-Y-Z of it

Help me solve the mystery of it

Teach me tonight



The sky's a blackboard high above you

And if a shooting star goes by

I'll use that star to write "I love you"

A thousand times across the sky



One thing isn't very clear, my love

Teachers shouldn't stand so near, my love

Graduation's almost here, my love

You'd better teach me tonight



I've played loves scenes in a flick or two

And I've also met a chick or two

But I still can learn a trick or two

Hey, teach me tonight



I who thought I knew the score of it

Kind of think I should know much more of it

Off the wall, the bed, the floor of it

Hey, teach me tonight



The midnight hours come slowly creeping

When there's no one there but you

There must be more to life than sleeping

Single in a bed for two



What I need most is post graduate

What I feel is hard to articulate

If you want me to matriculate

You'd better teach me tonight



What do you get for lessons?

Teach me

Come on and teach me

Teach me tonight

Teach Me Tonight

Sammy Davis Jr. remains one of the most versatile and influential performers in American music history, celebrated for his seamless integration of jazz, pop, and R&B. His extensive catalogue showcases a masterful command of rhythm and phrasing, allowing him to navigate complex arrangements with effortless grace. "Teach Me Tonight" exemplifies the polished vocal style that defined much of his mid-career output, reflecting the sophisticated swing and emotional depth characteristic of his live performances. Throughout his long tenure, Davis consistently delivered recordings that bridged generational divides, earning him a reputation as a consummate showman. This track stands as a testament to his enduring ability to interpret material with both technical precision and heartfelt expression, securing his legacy within the broader landscape of twentieth-century popular music.