Biography:
Frank Henry Loesser (June 29, 1910, New York City – July 26, 1969, New York City) was an American composer and lyricist. He died of lung cancer at age 59.
During World War II, he wrote 1942's "Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition". Formerly a successful lyricist in collaboration with other composers, this was the first song for which Loesser composed the melody in addition to the lyric.
Loesser was awarded a Grammy Award in 1961 for Best Original Cast Show Album for How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying.
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What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
by Frank Loesser
Intro:
G Em7 Am7 D7
Verse 1:
G F7
Maybe it's much too early in the game
G G7 C Cm
Ah but I thought I'd ask you just the same
G Em7 A7
What are you doing New Year's
D7 G Em7 Am7 D7
New Year's eve
Verse 2:
G F7
Wonder whose arms will hold you good and tight
G G7 C Cm
When it's exactly twelve o'clock that night
G Em7 A7
Welcoming in the New Year
D7 G6 F#dim
New Year's eve
Bridge:
Bm Em
Maybe I'm crazy to suppose
Bm Em C7
I'd ever be the one you chose
Bm7 E9
Out of a thousand invitations
A7 Am7 D7
You'll receive
Verse 3
G F7
Ah but in case I stand one little chance
G G7 C Cm
Here comes the jackpot question in advance
G Em7 A7
What are you doing New Year's
D7 Bm E7
New Year's Eve
#Coda
A7 D7 G
New Year's Eve
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