Кармен Мерседес Макрэй (Carmen Mercedes McRae) (8 апреля 1920 - 10 ноября 1994) - американская джазовая певица, композитор, пианистка, актриса. Одна из самых влиятельных джазовых вокалистов XX века, её отличали сильный голос незабываемого тембра, оригинальная фразировка, иронические интерпретации текстов.

 

 

 

 

Won't you stop and take
A little time out with me
Just take five
Stop your busy day
And take the time out
To see if I'm alive

Though I'm going out of my way
Just so I can pass by each day
Not a single word do we say
It's a pantomime and not a play

Still, I know our eyes often meet
I feel tingles down to my feet
When you smile, that's much too discreet
Sends me on my way

Wouldn't it be better
Not to be so polite
You could offer a light
Start a little conversation now
It's alright, just take five
Just take five

(Repeat all from 2nd verse on)