University of Miami Vocal Jazz I performs "The Game (Corner Pocket)" by Joe Zawinal. SATB uptempo (113 BPM)
Lyrics
Corner Pocket (8:12)
Joe Zawinul / Michael J. Johnson Arr. Michael J. Johnson
© Ringside Music Adm. Universal Music (BMI)/Cinema Sonique Publishing (ASCAP)
University of Miami
BPM: 113
Style: Jazz Vocal
Vocal: University of Miami Jazz Vocal Ensemble I featuring Rachel Perry, Michael J. Johnson
Mood: Uptempo, futuristic
Sounds Like: Manhattan Transfer
Instrumentation: Drums, bass, guitar, keys
YouTube: n/a
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Lyrics:
Context: A dear college friend dies in a tragic accident and friends remember his life.
Verse 01 (0:00-0:36)
Have you fulfilled your dreams
Have you tried to go against the stream
We can reach for stars
And there’s no such thing as shooting too far
Put it in the corner pocket
Verse 02 (0:37-1:05)
If you can feel the vibe
Don’t be disappointed by that jive
It's a long road, life
And you’ll always find the good times and strife
So put it in the corner pocket
Life is just a game we play
Bop, bop, bop
Shout Chorus (1:06-2:11)
Ba dap
Da, da
Verse 03 (2:12-2:34)
Have you fulfilled your dreams
Have you tried to go against the stream
We can reach for stars
And there’s no such thing as shooting too far
Put it in the corner pocket
Verse 04 (Improvisation Section) (2:35-7:07)
Verse 05 (7:08-7:28)
Have you fulfilled your dreams
Have you tried to go against the stream
We can reach for stars
And there’s no such thing as shooting too far
Put it in the corner pocket
Verse 06 (7:29-8:12)
If you can feel the vibe
Don’t be disappointed by that jive
It's a long road, life
And you’ll always find the good times and strife
So put it in the corner pocket
Life is just a game we play
Bop, bop, bop