“Welcome Matt” is a Jazz song written and performed by Matt Dennis. The track is sixth on his album of the same name.
Seldom heard in the United States, the only way this song has relevance there is that it was played on November 22, 1963, during a music program from ABC Radio called “Music in the...
[Verse 1]
Put out the welcome mat, no matter where you're at
Most people everywhere, like to feel they’re welcome there
It's seldom "either/or," when there's an open door
Right smart, and friendly that, puttin’ out the welcome mat!
[Bridge]
We need a new fraternity to advocate these views
No initiation fee - just pay your howdy-do's!
[Verse 2]
If you can learn to laugh, you'll stand the guff and gaffe
Win friends in nothing flat, puttin' out the welcome mat!
[Instrumental Break]
[Bridge]
We need a new fraternity to advocate these views
No initiation fee - just pay your howdy-do's!
[Verse 2]
If you can learn to laugh, you'll stand the guff and gaffe
Win friends... Win friends... Win friends in nothing flat!
Puttin' out the welcome mat!
Welcome Matt was written by Matt Dennis.
Matt Dennis released Welcome Matt on Thu Jun 11 1959.