[Verse 1] Just dig that scenery floating by We're now approaching Newport, Rhode I We've been, for years, in Variety But Cholly Knickerbocker, now we're going to be [Chorus] In high, high so High soci High society [Verse 2] I wanna play for my former pal He runs the local jazz festival His name is Dexter and he's good news But something kind of tells me that he's nursing the blues [Chorus] In high, high so High soci High society [Verse 3] He's got the blues cause his former wife Begins tomorrow a brand new life She started lately a new affair And now the silly chick is gonna marry a square [Chorus] In high so High soci High society [Verse 4] But, Brother Dexter, just trust your Satch To stop that wedding and k** that match I'll toot my trumpet to start the fun And play in such a way that she'll come back to you, son [Chorus] In high, high so High soci High society [Outro] In high society Can you dig old Satchmo swinging in the beautiful high society