Back In The Old Routine

Bing Crosby · Other Songs - Bing Crosby

I'd give the World to start all over

Back in the old routine

To live my life in fields of clover

Back in the old routine

Give me my old straw hat and a-double-truckin'

Down the avenue we'll go

Folks passin' by us will stop and eye us

Soon there'll be more, all callin' "Encore"

We'll walk in a wonderful glow, Mister 'O'



Gee, The joy to be there floggin'

(Take your best shot, Son)

Back in the old routine

You're up, you're down, you're in there sluggin'

And you're makin' good)

Back in the old routine

Oh, give me the jazz, the razzamatazz

And we'll tread on Heaven's scene

Back in the old routine



I'd give the World to start all over

(No more blue songs)

Back in the old routine

To live my life in fields of clover

(Too-rah-loo-rah-loo songs)

Back in the old routine

Give me my old straw hat and a-double-truckin'

Down the avenue we'll go

(Man, you're flyin')

Folks passin' by us

(I'm lyin', I'm dyin')

Will stop and eye us

And soon there'll be more, all callin' "Encore"

We'll walk in a wonderful glow

(Oh-ho)



Oh gee, the joy to be there floggin'

(Heaven's near us)

Back in the old routine

You're up, you're down

(Hear them cheer us)

You're in there sluggin'



Back in the old routine

Oh, give me the jazz, the razzamatazz

And we'll tread on Heaven's scene

Back in the old routine



Oh, give me the jazz, the razzamatazz

And we'll tread on Heaven's scene

Back in the old routine

Back where the corn is green

Back in the old routine

Back In The Old Routine

Bing Crosby's "Back In The Old Routine" stands as a quintessential example of his mastery in the crooner style, blending warm vocal delivery with a nostalgic melody that defined the era of big band and swing music. Recorded during the height of Crosby's career, the track exemplifies his ability to convey intimacy and storytelling through his voice, a hallmark that distinguished him from his contemporaries. The song reflects the broader cultural sentiment of longing for simpler times, a theme frequently explored in popular music of the 1940s. As part of Crosby's extensive discography, the recording showcases his signature phrasing and emotional depth, contributing to his legacy as one of the most influential vocalists in American history. Its enduring appeal lies in its timeless quality, allowing it to resonate across generations of listeners who appreciate the craftsmanship of traditional pop and jazz standards.