Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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[Verse 1]
Hey Marly, I’ll leave you a voice mail
I know you’re on your book tour; I hope it brings you sales
I bought some vinyl when I was outside on a walk
And I hope that you like the jazz harp

Hey Marly, I guess you missed my first message
Lately, our turntable has gotten more usage
You’d guess Dylan, but this time you’ve missed the mark
And I hope that you like the jazz harp

[Chorus]
Dorothy Ashby’s records are the records I’ve been playing
out of state in a hotel you’ve been staying
If the cats hate the songs, they're not complaining
when you get back, I hope you also find it entertaining

[Verse 2]
Hey Marly, your phone must be broken
I’ve just done the dishes and only one glass has been broken
It was light outside, but now it’s getting dark
And I hope you like the jazz harp

Hey Marly, your voice mail’s full I guess I’ll see you soon
I’ll just play my jazz album and give the cats some food
Did I mention I bought the album when I went out for a walk
And I hope you like the jazz harp

[Chorus]
Dorothy Ashby’s records are the records I’ve been playing
out of state in a hotel is where you’ve been staying
If the cats hate the songs, they're not complaining
when you get back, I hope you also find it entertaining

[Bridge]
[Chorus]
Dorothy Ashby’s records are the records I’ve been playing
out of state in a hotel is where you’ve been staying
If the cats hate the songs, they're not complaining
when you get back, I hope you also find it entertaining
[Outro]
Oh Marly, when are you coming home
According to the press release, your tour should be done
I'm really confused about what's going on

please say that you like the jazz harp
I hope that you like the jazz harp