(Let's Start) Tomorrow Tonight is an original song first featured in The Bells and Whistles, the eight episode of the second season of Smash. The song was written by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. The version released as a single features Leslie Odom Jr. (Sam Strickland), Christian Borle (Tom Levitt), Wesley Taylor (Bobby), and Savannah Wise (Jessica) on lead vocals.
In the context of Bombshell, the number sees Marilyn on her own back in Hollywood. She attends a fundraiser for JFK in Palm Springs, where Nat King Cole entertains, rallying the super glamorous guests.
Lyrics[]
Nat King Cole:
Round and round goes the wheel of love
Some say like Russian roulette
There's a jackpot I'm dreaming of
I'm ready to place my bet
No need to beg, steal or borrow
The future is looking bright
Yes, I'm laying odds on tomorrow
So let's start tomorrow tonight
Can't cha feel, baby, we're in the chips
Tomorrow's our lucky day, yeah
I can feel gold at our fingertips
We'll prosper if we parlay, yeah!
No time for sadness and sorrow
Together, we'll fight that fight
Yes, I'm laying odds on tomorrow
So let's start tomorrow tonight
Don't need no clover or lucky charm
That rabbit can keep his foot
As long as we're walkin' arm in arm
It's aces I feel, so shut up and deal!
I know that we're on a winning streak
The future can't come too soon
Let's climb together to reach that peak
Then, baby, we'll shoot the moon
I'm high as Kilimanjaro
And with you, Jack, I'm ready for flight
Yes, I'm laying odds on tomorrow
So let's start tomorrow tonight, yeah!
As long as we're walkin' arm in arm
It's aces I feel, so shut up and deal!
Oh, I know that we're on a winning streak
The future can't come too soon
Let's climb together to reach that peak
Then, baby, we'll shoot the moon
I'm high as Kilimanjaro
And with you, Jack, I'm ready for flight
Yeah, I'm laying odds on tomorrow
So let's start tomorrow tonight
Let's start tomorrow tonight!
Woooo--eeeee!
Videos[]
Smash - (Let's Start) Tomorrow Tonight - BOMBSHELL SOUNDTRACK