Michael Franks (born 18 September 1944 in La Jolla, California, USA) is a smooth jazz singer and songwriter from the United States. He has recorded with a variety of well-known artists, such as Patti Austin, Brenda Russell, Art Garfunkel, and David Sanborn. His songs have been recorded by The Manhattan Transfer, Patti Labelle, Carmen McRae, Diana Krall, Shirley Bassey and the Carpenters.
Franks grew up in southern California with his father Gerald
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Cmaj7Gmaj7Amaj7 The Lady wants to know the reason why
Dmaj7Amaj7Dmaj7Amaj7 Daddy's just like Coltrane baby's just like Miles
Cmaj7Gmaj7Amaj7 The Lady's just like heaven when she smiles
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Am7D9 She's got to know the reason why
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Fm7Bb9 Really is no reason why
Daddy he hates airplanes but baby loves to fly Lady wants to know the reason why Daddy just like Coltrane baby's just like Miles Lady's just like heaven when she smiles