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Bennie's from Heaven

from An Evening of Live Jazz! by Marti Mendenhall

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Written by J. Burke & A. Johnston
Published by Chappell & Co.

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A long time ago,
A second lieutenant named Spears
Returned to the States
After being overseas three years
His wife said, "Welcome home, dear,
But since you've been gone, you see
We've been blessed with a darling baby,
And a cute little one is he."

She took that baby in her arms
And said, "Benny is his name."
He said, "I've been gone away three years,
Darling can you please explain?
So I won't feel so dumb,
Tell me, where did little Benny come from?"

Every time he'd ask, she's say, "Benny's from heaven."
His face got red, but still she repeatedly said, "Benny's from heaven."
He said, I've asked all the neighbors that come around,
But no one can seem to remember - Benny comin' down.
Now about – about a little thing like this,
I ordinarily wouldn't bother;
But one thing I know about children,
They've must have fathers.
And when I look at Benny, I can plainly see,
Benny must be from heaven,
'Cause he darn sure ain't from me."

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from An Evening of Live Jazz!, released April 21, 2012
Vocals - Marti Mendenhall
Piano - George Mitchell
Bass - Scott Steed
Percussion - Todd Strait
Back-up Vocals - Aliyih Bristol

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Marti Mendenhall Portland, Oregon

Marti Mendenhall is quickly gaining momentum as a Performer, Songwriter, Producer - and Radio Show Host! Her meaningful lyrics are often compared to #StaceyKent, and her scat solos are on par with #KarrinAllyson. Her love of all Holidays have contributed to the release of the new Christmas Holiday Favorite, "Here I Am Home," available to digital distributors on November 17th. ... more

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