In a mellow tone, feeling fancy free And I'm not alone I've got company Ev'rthing's okay the live long day With this mellow song, I can't go wrong In a mellow tone that's the way to live If you mope and groan, something's gotta give Just go your way and laugh and play There's joy unknown in a mellow tone. How I love when the band starts to play They play such sweet music that they blow all my cares away. I should knock on wood when the saxes moan 'Cause it feels so good in a mellow tone In a mellow tone that's the way to live If you mope and groan, something's gotta give Just go your way and laugh and play There's joy unknown in a mellow tone.