[Ella]Autumn in New YorkWhy does it seem so invitingAutumn in New YorkIt spells the thrill of first-nighting glittering crowds and shimmering cloudsIn canyons of steelThey’re making me feel – I’m home It’s autumn in New YorkThat brings the promise of new loveAutumn in New YorkIs often mingled with pain Dreamers […]

After one whole quart of brandyLike a daisy, I’m awakeWith no Bromo-Seltzer handyI don’t even shake Men are not a new sensationI’ve done pretty well I thinkBut this half-pint imitationPut me on the blink I’m wild again, beguiled againA simpering, whimpering child againBewitched, bothered and bewildered – am I Couldn’t […]

But I’m Bidin’ My Time;‘Cause that’s the kinda guy I’mWhile other folks grow dizzyI keep busyBidin’ My Time. Next year, next year,Somethin’s bound to happen;This year, this year,I’ll just keep on nappin’ And Bidin’ My Time‘Cause that’s the kinda guy I’m.There’s no regrettin’When I’m settin’Bidin’ My Time.

Verse 1:Jimmy:Frankie, dear, your birthday gift reveals to meThat at heart you’re really not so bad.If I add, y our funny face appeals to me.Please dont’ think I’ve suddenly gone mad.You have all the qualities of Peter Pan;I’d go far before I’d find a sweeter panAnd yet Refrain:I love your […]

Paradise can not refuse usNever such a happy pair Everybody must excuse usIf we walk on air All the shadows now will lose usLucky stars are everywhere As a happy beingHere’s what I’m forseeing For you, for me, forever moreIt’s bound to be forever more It’s plain to seeWe found, […]

After one whole quart of brandyLike a daisy, I’m awakeWith no Bromo-Seltzer handyI don’t even shake Men are not a new sensationI’ve done pretty well I thinkBut this half-pint imitationPut me on the blink I’m wild again, beguiled againA simpering, whimpering child againBewitched, bothered and bewildered – am I Couldn’t […]

A-tisket a-tasketA green-and-yellow basketI bought a basket for my mommieOn the way I dropped it I dropped it, I dropped itYes, on the way I dropped itA little girlie picked it upAnd took it to the market She was truckin’ on down the avenueWithout a single thing to doShe was […]

I don’t want youBut I hate to lose youYou’ve got me in betweenThe devil and the deep blue sea I forgive you‘Cause I can’t forget youYou’ve got me in betweenThe devil and the deep blue sea I ought to cross you off my listBut when you come a-knocking at my […]

You saw me crying in the chapelThe tears I shed were tears of joyI know the meaning of contentmentI am happy with the Lord Just a plain and simple chapelWhere all good people go to prayI prayed the Lord that I’ll grow strongerAs I live from day to day I […]

Verse POTTER:Come on, you children, gather around –Gather around, you children.And we will lose that evil spiritCalled the voodoo.Nothin’ but trouble, if he has found, If he has found you, children –But you can chase the hoodooWith the dance that you do.Let me lead the way.Jubilee today!He’ll never hound you;Stamp […]

I’m gonna love you, like nobody’s loved youCome rain or come shineHigh as a mountain, deep as a riverCome rain or come shineI guess when you met meIt was just one of those thingsBut don’t you ever bet me‘Cause I’m gonna be true if you let meYou’re gonna love me, […]

Get in touch with that sundown fellowAs he tiptoes across the sandHe’s got a million kinds of stardustPick your fav’rite brand, and Dream, when you’re feeling blueDream, that’s the thing to doJust watch the smoke rings rise in the airYou’ll find your share of memories there So dream when the […]

Ding Dong! The Witch is dead. Which old Witch? The Wicked Witch!Ding Dong! The Wicked Witch is dead.Wake up – sleepy head, rub your eyes, get out of bed.Wake up, the Wicked Witch is dead. She’s gone where the goblins go,Below – below – below. Yo-ho, let’s open up and […]

I know too well that I’m just wasting precious timeIn thinking such a thing could beThat you could ever care for meI’m sure you hate to hearThat I adore you, dearBut grant meJust the sameI’m not entirely to blameFor loveYou’d be so easy to loveSo easy to idolizeAll others aboveSo […]

now you say you’re lonelyyou cried the whole night throughwell, you can cry me a rivercry me a riveri cried a river over you now you say you’re sorryfor being so untruewell, you can cry me a rivercry me a riveri cried a river over you you drove menearly drove […]