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"(I've Got a Gal in) Kalamazoo" is a classic swing song written by Mack Gordon and Harry Warren in 1942. Performed by Glenn Miller and his Orchestra, it became one of Miller's most beloved hits during the Big Band Era. The lively tune depicts a man's affection for his sweetheart in Kalamazoo, Michigan, blending catchy melodies with upbeat rhythms typical of the 1940s. The song enjoyed widespread popularity on radio and dance halls, solidifying its place in American music history. Today, "(I've Got a Gal in) Kalamazoo" remains a timeless favorite, showcasing Glenn Miller's enduring influence on jazz and swing music.
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H
I got a gal in Kalamazoo
Don't want to boast, but I know shes the toast of Kalamazoo
Zoo, zoo, zoo, zoo, zoo
Years have gone by, my-my, how she grew
I liked her looks when I carried her books in Kalamazoo
Zoo, zoo, zoo, zoo, zoo
I'm gonna send a wire
Hoppin' on a flyer
Leavin' today
Am I dreamin'?
I can hear her screamin'
Hiya Mr.Jackson, everything's O-K-A-L-A-M-A-Z-O
Oh, what a gal, a real pipperoo
I'll make my bid
For that freckle-faced kid
I'm hurryin' to
I'm goin' to Michigan to see the sweetest gal in Kalamazoo
Zoo, zoo, zoo, zoo, zoo
Kalamazoo
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K (K)
A (A)
L-A-M-A-Z-O-O
Oh, what a gal, a real pipperoo
We're goin' to Michigan to see the sweetest gal in Kalamazoo
Zoo-zoo-zoo-zoo-zoo-zoo-zoo-zoo-zoo-zoo, zoo
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Kalamazoo