Welcome to The Guitarguy's Golden Classics The songs in this collection are songs that I (as a fan) consider classics -- most of them are, indeed, old classics. They are also songs that are rarely found elsewhere on the internet, which is why I transcribed them in the first place. And as of November 2005, to no one's surprise more than my own, there are now an even 1,200 of them here. I'd like to clarify one important point, up front: the whole idea behind this site is to preserve the music it contains. You can't reproduce it from what I provide for you here -- I can't give you a melody, and you'll find no MP3 or Midi files on this site, now or ever. So if you want to HEAR this music, you'll have to BUY the music -- records, sheet music, CD's, whatever. And I encourage you to do exactly that, while you've still got the chance. If you can, encourage more radio stations to play it, because there aren't all that many that do -- and the buying public rarely buys anything they don't hear first, on the radio or elsewhere.
That said...why this site? As a male singer, I have always sung along with male-singer songs. But I didn't find much Frank Sinatra or Tony Bennett or Mel Torme or even Dean Martin stuff on the 'net that had chords, when I looked. Nobody seemed to have them. You'll find them here. The same "Nobody else has 'em" reasoning applies to some female artists, too, such as Brenda Lee. Some of these songs are neither especially old nor classics. They're here simply because I like 'em. (One such example is "Joanne" by Michael Nesmith -- yeah, the guy from The Monkees.) Other songs (like "Maybe You'll Be There" by Jane Morgan, or the Glenn Miller instrumental "Cherokee") may be so obscure you have never have heard of them, much less actually ever heard them -- they're just exceptionally cool songs, and great fun to play. The vast majority of these songs are my own transcriptions and interpretations -- but there are exceptions. A few, such as "I Remember You" and "I've Told Every Little Star," credit the sources where I found them -- they're here because I made changes, however minor. A few other songs (especially some of the newer ones) are probably equal parts transcription and derivation of versions I ran across on the 'net, then modified to suit myself. I have no clue who did the preliminary arrangements -- I wasn't interested in retaining that information when I started collecting, because I was doing these charts strictly for my own use. Errors in both of the preceding categories, where they exist, are probably mine. All errors in everything else are definitely mine. My charts are in the form of chords and lyrics because I can just barely read guitar tablature, and I have neither the skill nor the patience to learn how to write it. Besides, I'm not really interested in cloning songs -- especially when I don't have the voice of a Sinatra or a Bennett. The lyrics and chords can tell me, as a reasonably skilled amateur accoustic guitarist, all I need to know to help me re-create these songs, because I remember them. If you can remember the tunes, you can muddle through these songs like I did. If you don't remember the tunes, the progressions themselves may suggest a melody to you which you can develop on your own -- and that kind of skill development as a musician is as much of the point of this site as keeping this music alive is. I learned a lot about playing guitar by playing these songs...maybe you can, too.
Since most of these are my own transcriptions, a couple of explanatory notes are in order:
1. Many of these songs have been transposed from their recorded keys. Sometimes I did this for convenience in playing (I hate any chord whose name begins "E-flat") and sometimes I did it to accomodate my vocal range. In all cases, I did the transcription first, then transposed, so the progressions should be accurate, even if they key signature doesn't match up with the record. If you want to do what I did, and transpose them to a key more suitable to your preferences, refer to the chords page and use my handydandy transposition wheel to move the chords where they need to be.
2. These charts represent both transcriptions and interpretations. Some ultra-simple C-Am-F-G type songs have been enhanced and embellished. Other, more difficult songs, have been somewhat simplified. Some songs ("Scarlet Ribbons" comes to mind as an example) even synthesize multiple originals. The objective on all of them is a playable arrangement that still sounds like the song you're trying to play.
3. I use a lot of diminished chords. And I mis-name them. Diminished chords add a beautiful sound, but they are confusing. Any one formation can accurately be named for any of the four notes it contains, depending on the function the chord serves in the music. But I'm a player, not a theoretician...and an amateur player at that. So I adopted the convention of using only one name for each form. Thus, in my charts, the chord name "Cdim" means the formation of 001212 (low strings to high) -- even though in practice, the function being served may be F# diminished, E flat diminished, or A diminished. (Hey, I was over 50 when I first learned about diminished chords. I figured, "Why clutter what's left of my brain by remembering four names for the same thing?") If you want to know what function the chord serves, a music theory book can explain it far better than I ever could. But if you just wanna play the doggone song, and have it sound right, these charts should work just fine. (For more on this, click on the "Chords" button at left.)
63. 47. 31. 32. 34. 33. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 52. 46. 48. 50. 53. 57. 54. 55. 56. 58. 64. 60. 2067. 62. 67. 65. 68. 70. 72. 66. 76. 78. 75. 80. 82. 83. 84. 88. 86. 89. 90. 91. 2045. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 2014. 98. 99. 100. 2107. 101. 102.
A A A A A A A
Blossom Fell - Nat "King" Cole, 1955 Beautiful Friendship - Susannah McCorkle, 1991 Certain Smile - Johnny Mathis, 1958 Cottage For Sale - Nat King Cole, 1947 Daisy A Day - Judd Strunk, 1973 Day In The Life of a Fool (Black Orpheus) - Jack Jones, 1966 Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes - from the Walt Disney movie "Cinderella," 1950 A Dreamer's Holiday - Perry Como, 1949 A Fine Romance - Fred Astaire, 1936 A Foggy Day (In London Town) - Fred Astaire, 1937 A Good Man Is Hard to Find - Brenda Lee, 1967 A House Is Not A Home - Dionne Warwick, 1964 A Kiss To Build A Dream On - Louis Armstrong, 1951 A Lovely Way to Spend An Evening - Frank Sinatra, 1944 A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square - Nat "King"Cole, 1943, and Tony Bennett, 1992 A - You're Adorable - Perry Como with The Fontane Sisters, 1949 A Song For You - The Carpenters, 1972 A Stranger In Town - Mel Torme, 1954 A String Of Pearls - Glenn Miller, 1942 A Summer Place - The Lettermen, 1965 A Summer Song - Chad & Jeremy, 1964 A Taste of Honey - Tony Bennett, 1964 A Time For Us - Johnny Mathis, 1978 A Very Precious Love - Doris Day, 1958 A Walk In The Black Forest - Horst Jankowski, 1965 A White Sport Coat - Marty Robbins, 1957 A Wink And A Smile - Harry Connick, Jr., 1993 A Woman In Love - Frankie Laine, 1955 A Wonderful Time Up There - Pat Boone, 1958 A World Without Love - Peter & Gordon, 1964 Aba Daba Honeymoon - Debbie Reynolds, 1951 About A Quarter to Nine - Al Jolson, 1947 Ac-Cen-Tu-Ate The Positive - Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters, 1942 Across The Alley From The Alamo - The Mills Brothers, 1947 After The Ball - Kathryn Grayson, 1951 After The Lovin' - Englebert Humperdink, 1976 After You've Gone - Judy Garland, 1942 Again - Doris Day, 1949 Agua De Beber - Astrud Gilberto, 1959 Ah! Sweet Mystery of Life - Nelson Eddy & Jeanette MacDonald, 1935 Ain't Misbehavin' - Billie Holiday, 1945 Ain't No Way to Treat a Lady - Helen Reddy, 1975 Ain't She Sweet - Frank Sinatra, 1962 Ain't That A Kick In The Head - Dean Martin, 1960 Ain't We Got Fun - Doris Day, 1953 Al-Di-La - Emilio Pericoli, 1962 Alfie - Dionne Warwick, 1967 Alice Blue Gown - Barbra Steisand, 1967 All Alone Am I - Brenda Lee, 1963 All At Once You Love Her - Perry Como, 1955 All By Myself - Bobby Darin, 1962 All By Myself - Eric Carmen, 1975 All I Do Is Dream Of You - Dick Robertson, 1934 All I Need Is the Girl - Mel Torme, 1953 All I Want For Christmas Is You - Vince Vance & The Valiants, 1989 All My Life - Julie London, 1957 All My Tomorrows - Frank Sinatra, 1961 All Night Long - Jo Stafford, 1952 All Night Long - Diana Krall, 1995 All Of Me - Frank Sinatra, 1952 All Of You - Ella Fitzgerald, 1956
104. 103. 106. 107. 108. 2084. 109. 110. 111. 112. 2108. 2109. 113. 114. 116. 117. 118. 2046. 119. 120. 122. 121. 126. 125. 128. 130. 129. 132. 134. 133. 136. 139. 124. 136. 138. 142. 140. 144. 141. 145. 146. 147. 148. 149. 150. 151. 152. 153. 154. 155. 156. 161. 158. 162. 163. 165. 164. 168. 1988. 166. 167. 169. 1990.
All Or Nothing At All - Frank Sinatra, 1940 All The Things You Are - Frank Sinatra, 1949 All The Way - Frank Sinatra, 1957 All Too Soon - Peggy Lee, 1959 Allegheny Moon - Patti Page, 1956 Almost In Your Arms - Sophia Loren, 1958 Almost Like A Song - Ronnie Milsap, 1977 Almost Like Being In Love - Frank Sinatra, 1943 Almost There - Andy Williams, 1964 Alone - Tommy Dorsey, 1936 Alone (Why Must I Be Alone) - The Shepherd Sisters, 1957 Alone At Last - Jackie Wilson, 1960 Alone Together - Ella Fitzgerald, 1961 Always - Frank Sinatra, 1943 Always In My Heart - Glenn Miller, 1942 Am I Blue - Ethyl Waters, 1929 Am I That Easy To Forget - Englebert Humperdink, 1968 Am I Wasting My Time On You - Eddie Fisher, 1958 Amapola - Jimmy Dorsey, 1941 America The Beautiful - Ray Charles, 1961 Among My Souvenirs - Connie Francis, 1959 Amor - Bing Crosby, 1944 And I Love You So - Perry Como, 1973 And That Reminds Me - Della Reese, 1957 And The Angels Sing - Benny Goodman, 1939, Martha TIlton Vocal Angel Eyes - Frank Sinatra, 1958 Angel Of The Morning - Merillee Rush, 1968 Angel On My Shoulder - Shelby Flint, 1960 Angry - Kay Starr, 1951 Anniversary Song - Al Jolson, 1946 Anniversary Waltz - Vera Lynn, 1942 Answer Me, My Love - Nat "King" Cole, 1954 An Affair to Remember (Our Love Affair) - Vic Damone, 1957 Another Story, Another Time, Another Place - Leon Redbone, 1988 Another Time, Another Place - Patti Page, 1958 Anyplace I Hang My Hat Is Home - Susannah McCorkle, 1977 Any Time - Eddie Fisher, 1951 Anything Goes - Tony Bennett, 1958 Apple Blossom Time - Andrews Sisters, The, 1941 April Fool - Matt Monro, 1961 April Fools - Dionne Warwick, 1969 April In Paris - Ella Fitzgerald, 1956 April Love - Pat Boone, 1957 April Showers - Al Jolson, 1946 Are You Lonesome Tonight - Leon Redbone, 1988 Are You Sincere? - Andy Williams, 1958 Are You Still In Love With Me - Doris Day, 1946, with Les Brown Aren't You Glad You're You - Doris Day, 1945, with Les Brown Around the World - Montovani, 1957 Arrivederci Roma - Perry Como, 1966 Arthur Murray Taught Me Dancing In A Hurry - Betty Hutton 1942 Arthur's Theme - Christopher Cross, 1981 Artificial Flowers - Bobby Darin, 1960 As Long As She Needs Me - Sammy Davis, Jr., 1963 As Tears Go By - Marianne Faithfull, 1964 As Time Goes By - Dooley Wilson as "Sam" in the movie "Casablanca," Ask Me - Nat King Cole, 1956 At Last - Glenn Miller, 1939 At The Codfish Ball - Shirley Temple, 1936 At Sundown - Frank Sinatra, 1956 Auf Wiederseh'n Sweetheart - Vera Lynn, 1952 Aura Lee - Cumberland Three, The, 1960 Autumn In New York - Frank Sinatra, 1958
171. 170. 172. 173. 174. 175. 178. 179. 181. 180. 183. 182. 2085. 184. 185. 186. 187. 188. 190. 189. 192. 194. 195. 196. 198. 2086. 197. 200. 201. 202. 203. 204. 1992. 206. 208. 210. 212. 214. 213. 209. 216. 218. 219. 2015. 220. 221. 222. 223. 224. 225. 230. 226. 228. 236. 231. 233. 234. 238. 229. 232. 240. 235.
Autumn Leaves - Roger Williams, 1955 Autumn To May - Peter, Paul & Mary, 1962 Avalon - Nat King Cole, 1950 Baby Dream Your Dream - Tony Bennett, 1991 Baby Face - Art Mooney Orchestra, 1948 Baby It's Cold Outside - Margaret Whiting & Johnny Mercer, 1949 Baby, Oh Where Can You Be - Fats Waller, 1929 Back In Your Own Back Yard - Al Jolson, 1921 Ballerina - Vaughn Monroe, 1947 Bali Ha'i - Perry Como, 1949 Basin Street Blues - Louis Armstrong, 1928 Baubles, Bangles And Beads - Peggy Lee, 1952 Be A Child At Christmas Time - Doris Day, 1964 Be Careful It's My Heart - Bing Crosby, 1942 Be My Life's Companion - Rosemary Clooney, 1953 Beauty And the Beast - Celine Dion/Peabo Bryson, 1991 Because of You - Tony Bennett, 1951 Because You're Mine - Nat King Cole, 1952 Beer Barrel Polka - The Andrews Sisters, 1949 Begin the Beguine - Frank Sinatra, 1943 Bei Mir Bist Du Schön - The Andrews Sisters, 1938 Bella Notte (This Is The Night) - George Givot (as Tony), 1955 Besame Mucho - Julie London, 1963 Best Is Yet To Come, The - Frank Sinatra, 1960 Best Man, The - Nat King Cole, 1946 Best Things Happen While You're Dancing, The - Danny Kaye, 1954 Best Things In Life Are Free, The - Dinah Shore, 1948 Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea - Tony Bennett, 1964 Bewitched, Bothered & Bewildered - Mel Tormé, 1944 Beyond The Blue Horizon - Jeanette MacDonald, 1944 Beyond the Reef - Andy Williams, 1959 Beyond the Sea - Bobby Darin, 1960 Bidin' My Time - Judy Garland, 1943 Big Bad Bill (Is Sweet William Now) - Leon Redbone, 1978 Big Hurt, The - Toni Fisher, 1959 Bilbao Song, The - Andy Williams, 1961 Birth of the Blues, The - Frank Sinatra, 1952 Black Coffee - Julie London, 1960 Blame It On My Last Affair - Harry James, 1939 Blame It On My Youth - Nat King Cole, 1956 Blue Bayou - Roy Orbison, 1963 Blue Champagne - Tommy Dorsey, 1941 Blue Christmas - Elvis Presley, 1957 Blue December - Hugh Winterhalter, 1952 Blue Gardenia - Nat King Cole, 1961 Blue Moon - Billy Eckstine, 1948 Blue Skies - Willie Nelson, 1978 Blue Tango - LeRoy Anderson, 1952 Blue Turning Grey Over You - Maxine Sullivan, 1956 Blue Velvet - Bobby Vinton, 1963 Blues Is All I Ever Had, The - Julie London, 1957 Blues In the Night - Rosemary Clooney,1952 Body And Soul - Ella Fitzgerald, 1953 Both Sides Now - Judy Collins, 1968 Born Free - Andy Williams, 1967 Born To Be Blue - Nancy Wilson, 1960 Born To Be With You - The Chordettes, 1956 Boulevard Of Broken Dreams - Tony Bennett, 1950 Boy Next Door, The - Judy Garland, 1944 Brazil - Rosemary Clooney, 1958 Break It to Me Gently - Brenda Lee, 1962 Breeze and I, The (Andalucia) - Caterina Valente, 1955
244. 241. 246. 248. 250. 249. 239. 242. 243. 252. 254. 256. 255. 258. 260. 261. 262. 263. 268. 266. 269. 270. 271. 272. 274. 276. 277. 278. 279. 285. 280. 282. 284. 286. 289. 287. 288. 290. 291. 293. 294. 296. 298. 299. 300. 301. 302. 303. 304. 1994. 306. 310. 308. 311. 312. 313. 315. 316. 318. 322. 320. 319.
Breezin' Along With the Breeze - The Three Suns, 1959 Brian's Song - Michel Legrand, 1972 Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon & Garfunkel, 1970 Broken-Hearted Me - Anne Murray, 1979 Broken-Hearted Melody - Sarah Vaughn, 1959 Brother Can You Spare A Dime? - Bing Crosby, 1932 Buona Sera - Dean Martin, 1958 But Beautiful - Tony Bennett, 1975 But Not For Me - Judy Garland, 1943 By Myself - Helen Merrill, 1956 By the Light of the Silvery Moon - Doris Day, 1953 Bye Bye Baby - Marilyn Monroe & Tommy Noonan, 1953 Bye Bye Blackbird - Eddie Cantor, 1953 Bye Bye Blues - Bert Kaempfert, 1956 C'est La Vie - Sarah Vaughan, 1954 C'est Manifique - Peggy Lee, 1960 Cab Driver - The Mills Brothers, 1968 Cabaret - Liza Minelli, 1972 California Here I Come - Al Jolson, 1946 Call Me - Chris Montez, 1966 Call Me Irresponsible - Frank Sinatra, 1963 Canadian Sunset - Hugo Winterhalter, 1956 Can't Get Used to Losing You - Andy Williams, 1963 Can't Help Lovin' That Man - Billie Holiday, 1937 Can't We Be Friends? - Frank Sinatra, 1954 Candy - Frank Sinatra, 1943 Careless - Frank Sinatra, 1940 Careless Hands - Mel Torme, 1949 Carolina In The Morning - Al Jolson, 1947 Carolina Moon - Perry Como, 1947 Cast Your Fate To The Wind - Vince Guaraldi Trio, 1962 Catch A Falling Star - Perry Como, 1958 C'est Si Bon - Louis Armstrong, 1949 Chances Are - Johnny Mathis, 1957 Chanson D'Amour (Song of Love) -The Three Suns, 1961 Change Partners - Frank Sinatra, 1967 Changing Partners - Patti Page, 1953 Charade - Henry Mancini, 1963 Charmaine - Harry James, 1944 Chattanooga Choo Choo - Glenn Miller, 1941 Cheek To Cheek - Fred Astaire, 1935 Cherish - The Association, 1966 Cherokee - Glenn Miller, 1944 Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White - Alan Dale, 1955 Chicago - Frank Sinatra, 1957 Chinatown My Chinatown - Tommy Dorsey, 1935 Christmas Blues - Dean Martin, 1953 Christmas Dreaming - Frank Sinatra, 1947 Christmas Eve In My Home Town - Kate Smith, 1966 Christmas Is - Percy Faith, 1966 Christmas Mem'ries - Rosemary Clooney, 1996 Christmas on Christmas Island - Leon Redbone, 1987 Christmas Song, The - Nat "King" Cole, 1946 Christmas Waltz, The - The Carpenters, 1978 Christmastime Is Here - Vince Guaraldi, 1965 Close to You - The Carpenters, 1973 Close to You - Frank Sinatra, 1957 Close Your Eyes - Doris Day, 1959 Cocktails For Two - Spike Jones, 1944 Come In from the Rain - Melissa Manchester, 1975 Come Fly With Me - Frank Sinatra, 1957 Come Rain Or Come Shine - Frank Sinatra, 1961
324. 326. 325. 327. 2110. 328. 329. 2031. 2087. 1996. 330. 332. 334. 336. 338. 337. 340. 342.
Come Saturday Morning - The Sandpipers, 1969 Comes Love - Artie Shaw, 1938, Helen Forrest vocal Cool Yule - Louis Armstrong, 1952 Count Your Blessings - Bing Crosby, 1954 Coquette - Billy Eckstine, 1953 Crazy - Patsy Cline, 1961 Crazy 'Bout My Baby - Louis Armstrong, 1955 Crazy He Calls Me- Billie Holiday, 1949 Crazy Rhythm - Doris Day, 1950 Cross Over The Bridge - Patti Page, 1954 Cruising Down The River - Russ Morgan, 1949 Cry - Johnnie Ray, 1952 Cry Me A River - Julie London, 1955 Crying - Roy Orbison, 1961 Crying In The Rain - The Everly Brothers, 1962 Cuddle Up A Little Closer - Julie London, 1955 Curtain Falls, The - Bobby Darin, 1963 Cycles - Frank Sinatra, 1968
1997. 343. 344. 345. 346. 347. 348. 350. 352. 354. 355. 356. 357. 360. 358. 361. 362. 363. 364. 366. 367. 369. 370. 372. 374. 376. 378. 380. 1998. 382. 384. 385. 387. 386. 388. 390. 392. 394. 391. 2044. 396. 398. 399. 400.
Daddy - Sammy Kaye, 1941 Daddy's Little Girl - The Mills Brothers, 1950 Dancing In The Dark - Frank Sinatra, 1958 Dancing On The Ceiling - Frank Sinatra, 1954 Dancing With Tears In My Eyes - Ruth Etting, 1930 Danger! Heartbreak Ahead - Jaye P. Morgan, 1955 Danke Schoen - Wayne Newton, 1963 Darktown Strutters Ball - Benny Goodman, 1945 Darling Je Vous Aime Beaucoup - Nat King Cole, 1955 Darn That Dream - Benny Goodman, 1940 Day By Day - Jo Stafford, 1953 Day That the Rains Came Down, The - Jane Morgan, 1958 The Day You Leave Me - Tony Bennett, 1985 Daybreak - Frank Sinatra, 1961 Daydream - The Lovin' Spoonful, 1966 Days of Wine and Roses - Andy Williams, 1963 Dear Heart - Andy Williams, 1964 Dear Hearts And Gentle People - Dinah Shore, 1949 Dearie - Jo Stafford & Gordon MacRae, 1950 Dedicated to You - Ella Fitzgerald, 1937, with The Mills Brothers 'Deed I Do - Perry Como, 1957 Deep In A Dream - Artie Shaw, 1938, Helen Forrest Vocal Deep Purple - Nino Tempo & April Stevens, 1963 Déjà Vu - Dionne Warwick, 1979 Della and the Dealer - Hoyt Axton, 1979 Delta Dawn - Helen Reddy, 1973 Desafinado - Julie London, 1963 Destination Moon - The Ames Brothers, 1956 Devil May Care - Glenn Miller, 1940, Ray Eberle Vocal Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend - Marilyn Monroe, 1953 Diane - Bachelors, The, 1964 Did You Ever See A Dream Walking? - Bing Crosby, 1933 Didn't We - Richard Harris, 1967 Dinah - Bing Crosby & The Mills Brothers, 1931 Do I Worry - The Ink Spots, 1941 Do Nothin' Til You Hear From Me - Ella Fitzgerald, 1956 Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans - Fats Domino, 1993 Do You Remember Me? - Perry Como, 1987 Does Your Heart Beat for Me? - Russ Morgan, 1937 Doesn't Anybody Love Me - The McGuire Sisters, 1955 Dollar For A Dime - Joe Williams, 1987 Dolores - Tommy Dorsey, 1941 Don't Be That Way - The Andrews Sisters, 1953 Don't Blame Me - Sarah Vaughn, 1947
402. 401. 404. 406. 407. 408. 409. 410. 411. 412. 414. 415. 417. 418. 2111. 420. 416.
Don't Cry, Joe - Frank Sinatra, 1949 Don't Fence Me In - Bing Crosby with The Andrews Sisters, 1944 Don't Get Around Much Anymore - Mel Torme, 1945 Don't Go To Strangers - Vaughn Monroe, 1956 Don't Take Your Love From Me - The Four Aces, 1969 Don't Wait Too Long - Frank Sinatra, 1965 Don't Worry 'Bout Me - Artie Shaw, Helen Forrest vocal, 1938 Don't You Know - Della Reese, 1959 Door Is Still Open, The - Dean Martin, 1964 Down Yonder - Red Foley, 1962 Dream - The Pied Pipers, 1945 Dream a Little Dream of Me - Mama Cass Elliott, 1968 Dream Along With Me - Perry Como, 1956 Dream Lover - Bobby Darin, 1959 Dream On Little Dreamer Dream On - Perry Como, 1961 Dreamin' - Johnny Burnette, 1960 Dreamsville - Lola Albright, 1959
422. 421. 424. 425. 426. 428. 427. 429. 2112. 430. 431. 432. 434. 433. 436. 437. 440. 438. 442. 441. 444. 445. 446. 447. 448. 450. 452. 2016. 454. 453. 456.
Early Autumn - Jo Stafford, 1952 East Of The Sun - Tommy Dorsey, 1940 Easy Come, Easy Go - Anita O'Day, 1959 Easy Come, Easy Go - Bobby Sherman, 1970 Easy Living - Bobby Darin, 1964 Easy Street - Julie London, 1955 Easy To Love - Ray Noble, 1935 Ebb Tide - Frank Chacksfield, 1953 Eighteen Yellow Roses - Bobby Darin, 1963 Elmer's Tune - Glenn Miller, 1939 Embraceable You - Frank Sinatra, 1944 Emily - Andy Williams, 1966 Emotions - Brenda Lee, 1960 Enchanted - The Platters, 1959 Enchanted Island - The Four Lads, 1958 End Of A Love Affair, The - Julie London, 1963 Endless Sleep - Jody Reynolds, 1958 Enjoy Yourself (It's Later Than You Think) - Guy Lombardo, 1950 Eres Tú - Mocedades, 1973 Eternally - Sarah Vaughan, 1957 Ev'ry Day Of My Life - The McGuire Sisters, 1956 Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye - Benny Goodman, 1945 Everybody Loves A Lover - Doris Day, 1958 Everybody Loves My Baby - Doris Day, 1952 Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime - Dean Martin, 1964 Everything Happens to Me - Frank Sinatra, 1940 Everything I Have Is Yours - Billy Eckstine, 1948 Everything Old Is New Again - Peter Allen, 1974 Exactly Like You - Ruth Etting, 1930 Exodus - Ferrante & Teischer, 1960 Experience Unnecessary - Sarah Vaughan, 1955
2068. 457. 458. 459. 460. 462. 464. 465. 466. 467. 2069. 468. 469.
Faithful Forever - Glenn Miller, 1940 Falling In Love Again - Linda Ronstadt, 1984 Falling In Love With Love - Frances Langford, 1939 Far Away Places - Margaret Whiting, 1949 Fascinating Rhythm - Susannah McCorkle, 1979 Fascination - Jane Morgan, 1957 Feel Like Makin' Love - Roberta Flack, 1974 Firefly - Tony Bennett, 1960 Five Foot Two - Dorsey Brothers Orchestra, 1953 Five Minutes More - Frankie Carle, 1946 Flamingo - Duke Ellington, 1940, Herb Jeffries vocal Fly Me to the Moon - Tony Bennett, 1965 Folks Who Live On the Hill, The - Peggy Lee, 1957
469. 2088. 471. 472. 473. 474. 475. 476. 478. 479. 480. 481. 482. 483. 484. 485. 486. 487. 488. 490. 491. 492.
Fool Number One - Brenda Lee, 1961 Fooling Myself - Billie Holiday, 1937 Fools Fall In Love - The Drifters, 1957 Fools Rush In - Brook Benton, 1963 For All We Know - Nat King Cole, 1943 For All We Know - The Carpenters, 1971 For Me And My Gal - Judy Garland & Gene Kelly, 1942 For Once In My Life - Tony Bennett, 1967 For Sentimental Reasons - Nat King Cole, 1946 For The First Time - The Platters, 1959 For You - Glen Gray, 1930 For You, For Me, For Evermore - Judy Garland & Dick Haymes, 1947 Forever - The Little Dippers, 1960 Forget Domani- Frank Sinatra 1965 Four Walls - Jim Reeves, 1957 Frenesi - Julie London, 1963 Friendly Persuasaion - Pat Boone, 1956 Friendship - Judy Garland & Johnny Mercer, 1940 Frim Fram Sauce - Nat King Cole, 1945 From Here to Eternity - Frank Sinatra, 1957 From This Moment On - Frank Sinatra, 1957 Full Moon And Empty Arms - Frank Sinatra, 1946
493. 494. 495. 496. 498. 527. 500. 503. 499. 675. 504. 502. 1999. 506. 507. 508. 2113. 510. 512. 2089. 514. 516. 511. 517. 518. 520. 521. 522. 524. 526. 531. 530. 525. 532. 2090. 528. 534. 539. 536. 538.
Gal In Calico - Johnny Mercer, 1947 Gang That Sang Heart Of My Heart, The - Don Cornell, 1953 Garden In The Rain - Frank Sinatra, 1960 Garden Of Eden - Joe Valino, 1956 Gee Baby Ain't I Good to You - Peggy Lee, 1953 Gentle Rain, The - Astrud Gilberto, 1964 Get Happy - Judy Garland, 1950 Getting Some Fun Out of Life - Billie Holiday, 1937 Georgia On My Mind - Ray Charles, 1960 Ghost Of A Chance - Frank Sinatra, 1946 Ghost Riders In The Sky - Vaughn Monroe, 1949 Gigi - Vic Damone, 1958 Gimme A Little Kiss - Dean Martin, 1964 Gina - Johnny Mathis, 1962 Girl From Ipanema, The - Stan Getz, 1964 Girl Talk - Tony Bennett, 1966 Girl That I Marry, The - Robert Goulet, 1963 Give Me The Simple Life - Julie London, 1959 Gloomy Sunday - Billie Holiday, 1941 Gloria - The Mills Brothers, 1949 Glory of Love, The - Benny Goodman, 1938 Glow Worm - The Mills Brothers, 1952 Go Away Little Girl - Steve Lawrence, 1963 God Bless America - Kate Smith, 1938 God Bless The Child - Billie Holiday, 1941 Golden Earrings - Peggy Lee, 1948 Gone Fishin' - Bing Crosby & Louis Armstrong, 1951 Gone With the Draft - Nat King Cole, 1940 Gone With The Wind - Mel Torme, 1956 Gonna Get Along Without Ya Now - Patience & Prudence, 1956 Good Life, The - Tony Bennett, 1963 Good Morning Heartache - Billie Holiday, 1944 Good Night, My Love - Benny Goodman, 1937 Good Night My Love - The McGuire Sisters, 1957 Goodbye Little Dream Goodbye - Susannah McCorkle, 1995 Goodbye To Love - The Carpenters, 1972 Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight - The McGuire Sisters, 1954 Goody Goody - Julie London, 1958 Goofus - The Carpenters, 1976 Got A Date With An Angel - Al bowlly, 1934
540. 542. 541. 544. 545. 548. 546. 550. 552. 547. 554. 556. 560. 557. 558. 2000. 562. 561. 559. 564. 565. 566. 568. 570. 569. 571. 580. 572. 574. 576. 578. 581. 583. 582. 584. 586. 587. 588. 590. 589. 592. 593. 2002. 594. 596. 598. 599. 600. 603. 602. 604. 610. 606. 608. 612. 2070. 611. 614. 616. 615. 618. 619.
Gotta Be This Or That - Benny Goodman, 1945 Graduation Day - The Four Freshmen, 1956 Granada - Frankie Laine, 1954 Great Pretender, The - The Platters, 1955 Green Dolphin Street - Ella Fitzgerald, 1986, with Joe Pass Green Door - Jim Lowe, 1956 Green Eyes - Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, 1941 Green Leaves of Summer, The - The Brothers Four, 1960 Greenfields - The Brothers Four, 1960 Guantanamera - The Sandpipers, 1966 Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out to Dry - Frank Sinatra, 1958 Guilty - Margaret Whiting, 1947 The Gypsy - Ink Spots, 1946 Gypsy Rover, The - The Highwaymen, 1961 Half As Much - Rosemary Clooney, 1951 Half-way Down The Street - Tommy Dorsey, 1940, Frank Sinatra vocal Hallelujah, I Love Her So - Ray Charles, 1959 Handful of Stars, A - Glenn Miller, 1938 Happy Days And Lonely Nights - Fontaine Sisters, The, 1958 Happy Days Are Here Again - Barbra Streisand, 1963 Happy Heart - Andy Williams, 1969 Happy Holiday/The Holiday Season Medley - Andy Williams, 1963 Happy Trails to You - Roy Rogers & Dale Evants, 1951 Happy Wanderer, The - Frank Weir, 1954 Harbor Lights - The Platters, 1960 Hard Times (No One Knows Better Than I) - Ray Charles, 1961 Hard to Get - Giselle McKenzie, 1955 Hard-Hearted Hannah - Ella Fitzgerald, 1955 Harlem Nocturne - Mel Torme, 1963 Haunted Heart - Susannah McCorkle, 2000 Have A Good Time - Tony Bennett, 1952 Have You Ever Been Lonely? - Ted Lewis, 1933 Have You Looked Into Your Heart - Jerry Vale, 1964 Have You Met Miss Jones - Mel Torme, 1954 Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Judy Garland, 1944 Hawaiian Wedding Song - Andy Williams, 1959 He - The McGuire Sisters, 1955 He Loves And She Loves - Fred Astaire, 1957 Heart - Eddie Fisher, 1955 Heart And Soul - Larry Clinton, 1939 Heartaches - Ted Weems Orchestra, 1947 Heartaches By the Number - Guy Mitchell, 1959 Heat Wave - Ethyl Waters, 1933 Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh - Allan Sherman, 1963 Hello, Young Lovers - Rosemary Clooney, 1951 Here In My Heart - Al Martino, 1952 Here's That Rainy Day - Ella Fitzgerald, 1949 Here's To Life - Shirley Horne, 1991 Here's to the Losers - Frank Sinatra, 1961 Hernando's Hideaway - Archie Bleyer, 1954 Hey Good Lookin' - Hank Williams, 1951 Hey! Jealous Lover - Frank Sinatra, 1958 Hey There - Rosemary Clooney, 1954 High And The Mighty, The - Les Baxter, 1954 High Hopes - Frank Sinatra, 1961 High Noon - Frankie Laine, 1952 Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo - Leslie Caron, 1953 Holly Jolly Christmas - Burl Ives, 1965 Home - Vic Damone, 1961 Home For The Holidays - Rosemary Clooney, 1954 Homesick That's All - Frank Sinatra, 1945 Honeysuckle Rose - Fats Waller, 1929
620. 622. 624. 623. 626. 629. 630. 632. 633. 634. 635. 636. 638. 640. 641. 642. 644. 2072.
House I Live In, The - Frank Sinatra, 1945 House Is Haunted, The - Mel Torme, 1958 House Of Bamboo - Earl Grant, 1960 How About You? - Tommy Dorsey, 1942 How Could You Believe Me - Fred Astaire, 1933 How Deep Is The Ocean - Julie London, 1956 How Does It Feel - Nat King Cole, 1945 How High the Moon - Les Paul & Mary Ford, 1951 How Important Can It Be - Joni James, 1955 How Insensitive - Frank Sinatra, 1967 How Little It Matters, How Little We Know - Frank Sinatra, 1956 How Little We Know - Susannah McCorkle, 1977 How Long Has This Been Going On? - Rosemary Clooney, 1987 How Much Is That Doggie In The Window - Patti Page, 1952 How Soon - Henry Mancini, 1964 How Soon (Will I Be Seeing You) - Bing Crosby, 1947 Hummin' to Myself - Connie Boswell, 1932 Humpty Dumpty Heart - Glenn Miller, 1942
643. 646. 647. 2115. 648. 650. 649. 651. 652. 653. 656. 657. 658. 660. 661. 662. 663. 664. 666. 665. 668. 669. 670. 672. 674. 675. 676. 677. 678. 680. 681. 682. 684. 2116. 686. 688. 689. 690. 691. 692. 694. 2047. 695. 696.
I Ain't Got Nobody - Bobby Darin, 1963 I Apologize - Billy Eckstine, 1951 I Believe - The Bachelors, 1953 I Believe In You - Bobby Darin, 1961 I Call Your Name - Mama Cass Elliott, 1966 I Can Dream, Can't I? - The Andrews Sisters, 1949 I Can't Begin To Tell You - Bing Crosby, 1945 I Can't Believe I'm Losing You - Frank Sinatra, 1963 I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me - Billie Holiday, 1933 I Can't Get Started - Ella Fitzgerald, 1979 I Can't Give You Anything But Love - The Mills Brothers, 1933 I Can't Help It (If I'm Still In Love With You) - Johnny Tillotson, I Can't Stop Loving You - Ray Charles, 1962 I Concentrate On You - Frank Sinatra, 1961 I Could Have Danced All Night - Frank Sinatra, 1958 I Could Have Told You So - Frank Sinatra, 1955 I Could Write A Book - Tony Bennett, 1973 I Couldn't Sleep A Wink Last Night - Frank Sinatra, 1942 I Cover The Waterfront - Mel Torme, 1948 I Cried For You - Harry James, 1955 I Didn't Know About You - Ella Fitzgerald, 1942 I Didn't Know What Time It Was - Frank Sinatra, 1957 I Didn't Mean to Love You - Helen Reddy, 1972 I Don't Know Enough About You - Peggy Lee, 1946 I Don't Know Why, But I Do - Erroll Garner, 1950 I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You - Frank Sinatra, 1946 I Don't Want to Set the World On Fire - The Ink Spots, 1941 I Don't Want to Walk Without You - Harry James, 1938 I Double Dare You - Russ Morgan, 1938 I Fall In Love Too Easily - Frank Sinatra, 1946 I Fall to Pieces - Patsy Cline, 1961 I Get A Kick Out Of You - Frank Sinatra, 1962 I Get Along Without You Very Well - Rosemary Clooney, 1960 I Get Ideas - Tony Martin, 1951 I've Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good) - Ella Fitzgerald, 1941 I Got Rhythm - Red Nichols, 1940 I Got The Sun In The Morning - Doris Day, 1949 I Guess I'll Get the Papers (And Go Home) - The Mills Brothers, 1946 I Guess I'll Have to Change My Plan - Frank Sinatra, 1957 I Guess I'll Have to Dream the Rest - Glenn Miller, 1941 I Had The Craziest Dream - Harry James, 1943 I Have But One Heart - Al Martino, 1972 I Have Dreamed - Frank Sinatra, 1963 I Haven't Got Anything Better to Do - Astrud Gilberto, 1969
697. 698. 2117. 700. 699. 702. 703. 2118. 704. 706. 707. 712. 708. 711. 2001. 710. 714. 2091. 713. 715. 716. 2004. 718. 720. 722. 723. 721. 724. 2018. 726. 728. 729. 2035. 730. 732. 2119. 734. 733. 736. 737. 738. 740. 741. 2048. 743. 744. 746. 748. 749. 742. 750. 751. 2020. 752. 753. 754. 755. 756. 758. 761. 757. 760. 705.
I Hear A Rhapsody - Jimmy Dorsey, 1941 I Just Fall In Love Again - Anne Murray, 1979 I Know Now - Guy Lombardo, 1937 I Know Why (And So Do You) - Glenn Miller, 1942 I Left My Heart In San Francisco - Tony Bennett, 1962 I Love Being Here With You - Peggy Lee, 1961 I Love Paris - Frank Sinatra, 1957 I Love You Because - Al Martino, 1963 I May Be Wrong - Mills Brothers, 1967 I Miss You So - Julie London, 1966 I Only Have Eyes For You - The Flamingos, 1959 I Ran All The Way Home - The Mills Brothers, 1951 I Remember You - Frank Ifield, 1962 I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - Jimmy Boyd, 1952 I See Your Face Before Me - Andy Williams, 1962 I Should Care - Paul Weston Orchestra, 1945 I Thought About You - Frank Sinatra, 1956 I Told You I Love You Now Get Out - Anita Baker, 1947 I Used to Love You - Nat Cole Trio, 1949 I Wanna Be Around - Tony Bennett, 1962 I Wanna Be Loved - Dinah Washington, 1950 I Want to Talk About You - Billy Eckstine, 1944 I Want to Be Wanted - Brenda Lee, 1960 I Was Telling Him About You - Nancy Wilson, 1973 I Will Wait For You - Frank Sinatra, 1966 I Wish I Didn't Love You So - Betty Hutton, 1947 I Wish I Knew - Della Reese, 1960 I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to be Free - Nina Simone, 1967 I Wish I Was Eighteen Again - George Burns, 1980 I Wish I Were In Love Again - Frank Sinatra, 1957 I Wish You Love - Frank Sinatra, 1963 I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now - Perry Como, 1939 I Won't Cry Anymore - Tony Bennett, 1951 I Won't Dance - Frank Sinatra, 1957 I'd Cry Like A Baby - Dean Martin, 1954 I'd Like You For Christmas - Julie London, 1957 I'd Rather Be Blue - Barbra Streisand, 1968 I'll Be Around - The Mills Brothers, 1958 I'll Be Home For Christmas - Bing Crosby, 1943 I'll Be Seeing You - Frank Sinatra, 1961 I'll Buy That Dream - Harry James, 1946 I'll Get By - Kay Starr, 1944 I'll Have to Say I Love You In A Song - Jim Croce, 1974 I'll Hold You In My Heart - Eddie Fisher, 1957 I'll Never Be The Same - Sarah Vaughan, 1957 I'll Never Fall In Love Again - Dionne Warwick, 1970 I'll Never Love This Way Again - Dionne Warwick, 1979 I'll Never Say "Never Again" Again - Dinah Shore, 1957 I'll Never Smile Again - Frank Sinatra, 1940 I'll Never Stop Loving You - Doris Day, 1955 I'll Only Miss Her When I Think of Her - Frank Sinatra, 1965 I'll Remember April - Julie London, 1956 I'll Remember You - Andy Williams, 1966 I'll See You In My Dreams - Pat Boone, 1962 I'll String Along With You - Dick Powell & Ginger Rogers, 1934 I'll Take Care Of Your Cares - Frankie Laine, 1967 I'll Take Romance - Susannah McCorkle, 1992 I'll Walk Alone - Dinah Shore, 1944 I'm A Fool To Want You - Billie Holiday, 1958 I'm An Old Cowhand - Bing Crosby, 1936 I'm Afraid to Love You - The Mills Brothers, 1974 I'm Always Chasing Rainbows - Harry James, 1938 I'm Beginning to See The Light - Harry James, 1945
762. 764. 765. 766. 768. 769. 770. 771. 772. 2121. 774. 2120. 773. 776. 777. 778. 780. 782. 784. 786. 785. 788. 790. 791. 792. 794. 2050. 795. 796. 797. 798. 800. 801. 802. 804. 806. 808. 809. 810. 811. 812. 813. 2124. 815. 816. 818. 820. 814. 821. 822. 2122. 824. 825. 826. 827. 828. 830. 832. 829. 834. 833. 836. 835.
I'm Confessin' - Guy Lombardo, 1930 I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles - Artie Shaw, 1950 I'm Getting Sentimental Over You - Tommy Dorsey, 1935 I'm Glad I'm Not Young Anymore - Maurice Chevalier, 1958 I'm Glad There Is You - Julie London, 1955 I'm Gonna Live Til I Die - Frank Sinatra, 1959 I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself a Letter - Billy Williams, 1957 I'm In the Mood for Love - Frances Langford, 1936 I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover - Art Mooney, 1948 I'm Making Believe - Ella Fitzgerald with The Ink Spots, 1944 I'm Nobody's Baby - Judy Garland, 1940 I'm Old Fashoned - Fred Astaire & Nan Wynn, 1942 I'm Sittin' On Top of the World - Les Paul & Mary Ford, 1953 I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry - Hank Williams, 1949 I'm Sorry - Brenda Lee, 1960 I'm Still Not Through Missing You - Andy Russell, 1967 I'm Through With Love - Marilyn Monrie, 1959 I've Got a Crush On You - Ella Fitzgerald, 1956 I've Got a Feelin' You're Foolin' - Doris Day, 1952 I've Got A Gal In Kalamazoo - Glenn Miller, 1942 I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm - Ella Fitzgerald, 1956 I've Got The Sun In The Morning - Les Brown, 1946, Doris Day Vocal I've Got The World On A String - Frank Sinatra, 1953 I've Got You Under My Skin - Frank Sinatra, 1956 I've Gotta Be Me - Sammy Davis, Jr., 1968 I've Gotta Right To Sing The Blues - Lena Horne, 1941 I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face - Dean Martin, 1960 I've Heard That Song Before - Harry James, 1939 I've Never Been In Love Before - Frank Sinatra, 1960 I've Told Every Little Star - Linda Scott, 1961 If - David Gates & Bread, 1971 If Dreams Come True - Peggy Lee, 1959 If Ever I Would Leave You - Robert Goulet, 1960 If I Could Be With You - The Mills Brothers, 1964 If I Didn't Care - The Platters, 1961 If I Give My Heart To You - Doris Day, 1954 If I Had My Life to Live Over - Dinning Sisters, 1947 If I Had My Way - The Mills Brothers, 1931 If I Had You - Frank Sinatra, 1962 If I Knew Then (What I Know Now) - Sarah Vaughan, 1954 If I Love Again - Tony Bennett, 1963 If I Loved You - Perry Como, 1945 If I May - Nat King Cole & The Four Knights, 1955 If I Only Had A Brain - Ray Bolger, 1939 If I Ruled the World - Tony Bennett, 1963 If I Should Lose You - Frank Sinatra, 1984 If I Were a Carpenter - Bobby Darin, 1966 If Yesterday Could Only Be Tomorrow - Nat King Cole, 1944 If You Are But A Dream - Frank Sinatra, 1944 If You Go Away - Frank Sinatra, 1969 If You Knew Susie - Eddie Cantor, 1925 If You Love Me (Really Love Me) - Kay Starr, 1954 If You Please - Bing Crosby, 1943 If You Were The Only Girl - Perry Como, 1946 Ill Wind - Sarah Vaughan, 1945 Imagination - Glenn Miller, 1940 Impossible - Nat King Cole, 1958 Impossible Dream - Jack Jones, 1966 In a Mellow Tone - The Mills Brothers, 1955 In A Sentimental Mood - Ella Fitzgerald, 1935 In A Shanty In Old Shanty Town - Somethin' Smith, 1956 In Dreams - Roy Orbison, 1963 In My Little Corner Of The World - Anita Bryant, 1960
838. 840. 839. 842. 845. 846. 847. 848. 850. 852. 851. 854. 855. 2049. 856. 858. 857. 860. 861. 862. 867. 864. 863. 2125. 866. 868. 869. 870. 2126. 871. 874. 2127. 2128. 875. 876. 2022. 878. 879. 880. 2092. 882. 884. 2130. 886. 881. 888. 890. 891. 893. 894. 889. 896. 897. 899. 900. 901. 903. 902. 2129. 904.
In In In In In In In In In
the the The the The The the The the
Arms of Love - Andy Williams, 1973 Blue of Evening - Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Frank Sinatra Vocal, 1943 Chapel In The Moonlinght - Kitty Kallen, 1954 Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening - Bing Crosby & Jane Wyman, Dark - Nina Simone, 1966 Middle of an Island - Tony Bennett, 1957 Misty Moonlight - Jerry Wallace, 1964 Mood - Glenn Miller, 1940 Shade of the Old Apple Tree - The Mills Brothers & Louis Armstrong, 1937 In The Still of The Night - The Five Satins, 1956 In The Wee Small Hours of the Morning - Frank Sinatra, 1954 Indian Summer - Tommy Dorsey, 1940 Indiana - Louis Armstrong, 1954 Innamorata - Dean Martin, 1956 Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall - Ink Spots with Ella Fitzgerald, 1944 Invisible Tears - Ray Conniff Singers, 1964 Invitation To The Blues - Julie London, 1957 Is It True What They Say About Dixie - The Mills Brothers & Al Jolson, 1948 Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby - Louis Jordan, 1944 Isle Of Capri - Frank Sinatra, 1958 Isn't This A Lovely Day - Fred Astaire, 1935 Isn't It A Pity - Mel Torme & Cleo Laine, 1979 Isn't It Romantic - Mel Torme, 1955 It Ain't Necessarily So - Paul Robeson, 1938 It All Depends On You - Dinah Shore, 1949 It Can't Be Wrong - Dick Haymes, 1943 It Could Happen To You - Jo Stafford, 1944 It Don't Mean A Thing - Ella Fitzgerald, 1966 It Had Better Be Tonight - Henry Mancini, 1963 It Had to Be You - Frank Sinatra, 1949 It Happened In Monterey - Frank Sinatra, 1955 It Happens To Be Me - Nat King Cole, 1954 It Isn't Fair - Don Cornell, 1950 It May Sound Silly - The McGuire Sisters, 1955 It Might As Well Be Spring - Frank Sinatra, 1964 It Must Have Been The Mistletoe - Barbra Streisand, 2001 It Never Entered My Mind - Linda Ronstadt, 1984 It Only Happens When I Dance With You - Frank Sinatra, 1948 It Only Hurts For a Little While - The Ames Brothers, 1956 It Started All Over Again - Frank Sinatra, 1942, with Tommy Dorsey & The Pied Pipers It Was A Very Good Year - Frank Sinatra, 1965 It's A Blue World - The Four Freshmen, 1953 It's A Breeze - Matt Monro, 1965 It's A Good Day - Peggy Lee, 1947 It's A Lonesome Old Town - Frank Sinatra, 1958 It's A Lovely Day Today - Doris Day, 1950 It's A Most Unusual Day - June Christy, 1957 It's A Sin to Tell A Lie - The Ink Spots, 1956 It's All in the Game - Tommy Edwards, 1958 It's All Right With Me - Peggy Lee, 1952 It's Almost Tomorrow - The Dream Weavers, 1955 It's Always You - Frank Sinatra, 1940 It's Been A Long, Long Time - Harry James, 1945 It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas - Perry Como & The Andrews Sisters, 1952 It's Christmas Time Again - Peggy Lee, 1953 It's Dark On Observatory Hill - Ray Conniff, 1960 It's De-Lovely - Sarah Vaughan, 1953 It's Easy To Remember - Perry Como, 1957 It's Funny To Everyone But Me - Frank Sinatra, 1939 It's Getting Better - Mama Cass Elliott, 1969
906. 898. 907. 908. 2132. 910. 912. 2073. 914. 915. 918. 920. 2005.
It's It's It's It's It's It's It's It's It's It's It's It's It's
911. 917. 922. 919. 926. 925. 928. 929. 930. 931. 933. 934. 2024. 935. 936. 937. 938. 940. 942.
Jamaica Farewell - Harry Belefonte, 1956 Jambalaya - Fats Domino, 1961 Java Jive - The Ink Spots, 1948 Jeepers Creepers - Tony Bennett, 1958 Jezebel - Frankie Laine, 1951 Jingle Bell Rock - Bobby Helms, 1957 Joanne - Michael Nesmith & 1st National Band, 1970 June In Janurary - Dean Martin, 1959 Just A Gigolo - Louis Armstrong, 1930 Just Because - Brenda Lee, 1959 Just Bummin' Around - Perry Como, 1953 Just For A Thrill - Ray Charles, 1962 Just For Old Times' Sake - McGuire Sisters, 1961 Just Friends - Bobby Darin, 1961 Just In Time - Tony Bennett, 1956 Just One More Chance - Les Paul & Mary Ford, 1951 Just One Of Those Things - Ella Fitzgerald, 1956 Just the Two Of Us - Grover Washington, 1981 Just Walking In The Rain - Johnny Ray, 1956
943. 944. 946. 948. 945. 950. 951. 954. 952. 2032. 955. 956. 957. 958. 2134. 960. 961. 962. 963. 2133. 964. 966. 968. 970. 972. 973. 2093. 974.
Impossible - Perry Como, 1970 Just A Matter Of Time - Brook Benton, 1959 Magic - Doris Day, 1948 Not For Me to Say - Johnny Mathis, 1957 Now Or Never - Elvis Presley, 1960 Only A Paper Moon - Ella Fitzgerald, 1938 Over - Jimmy Rodgers, 1966 So Easy To Forget - Four Lads, 1957 The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year - Johnny Mathis, 1963 The Same Old Dream - Frank Sinatra, 1958 The Talk Of The Town - Glen Gray, 1937 Too Soon to Know - Pat Boone, 1958 You Or No One - Bobby Darin, 1963
Kaw-Liga - Hank Williams, 1952 Keep It A Secret - Jo Stafford, 1953 Key Largo - Bertie Higgins, 1982 Kisses Sweeter Than Wine - Jimmie Rodgers, 1957 L-O-V-E - Nat "King" Cole, 1964 La Vie En Rose - Louis Armstrong, 1962 Lady - Jack Jones, 1963 Lady Is A Tramp, The - Frank Sinatra, 1957 Lady Day - Frank Sinatra, 1960 Lady of Spain - Eddie Fisher, 1952 Lady's In Love With You, The - Glenn Miller, 1939 Lamplighter's Serenade, The - Glenn Miller, 1940 Last Dance, The - Frank Sinatra, 1958 Last Farewell, The - Roger Whitaker, 1975 Last Night When We Were Young - Carmen MacRae, 1955 Last Time I Saw Paris, The - Tony Martin, 1941 Laughing On The Outside - Dinah Shore, 1946 Laughter In The Rain - Neil Sedaka, 1974 Laura - Woody Herman Orchestra, 1945 Lavender Blue - Burl Ives, 1949 Lazy Afternoon - June Christy, 1957 Lazy Bones - Leon Redbone, 1976 Lazy Summer Night - The Four Preps, 1958 Learnin' the Blues - Frank Sinatra, 1955 Let A Smile Be Your Umbrella - Perry Como, 1959 Let Me Call You Sweetheart - Bing Crosby, 1934 Let Me Love You Tonight - Dean Martin, 1962 Let It Snow! - Bing Crosby, 1952
976. 977. 978. 980. 982. 984. 985. 988. 986. 989. 990. 2135. 992. 994. 991. 996. 998. 2021. 1000. 1002. 1004. 1006. 1008. 1007. 1003. 1010. 2136. 1011. 1012. 1014. 1016. 1015. 1018. 1020. 1022. 1024. 1019. 1026. 1028. 1030. 2137. 1032. 1031. 1034. 1035. 1036. 1040. 1038. 1037. 1042. 1039. 1044. 1045. 1046. 1047. 1048. 1050. 1052. 1054. 1056. 1058.
Let The Rest of The World Go By - Dick Haymes, 1944 Let There Be Love - Nat King Cole, 1961 Let's Call The Whole Thing Off - Fred Astaire, 1937 Let's Do It - Ella Fitzgerald, 1956 Let's Face The Music And Dance - Nat King Cole, 1961 Let's Fall In Love - Nat "King" Cole, 1943 Let's Get Away From It All - Tommy Dorsey, 1940 Let's Get Lost - Vaughn Monroe, 1943 Let's Misbehave - Eileen Rogers & Kenneth Mars, 1962 Let's Pretend There's A Moon - Russ Columbo, 1926 Let's Sit This One Out - Vic Damone, 1963 Let's Take the Long Way Home - Rosemary Clooney, 1983 Let's Think About Livin' - Bob Luman, 1960 Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries - Jaye P. Morgan, 1954 Like Someone In Love - Frank Sinatra, 1955 Lili Marlene - Marlene Dietrich, 1945 Linda - Buddy Clark, 1947 Little Girl Blue - Joanie Sommers, 1962 Little Things Mean A Lot- Kitty Kallen 1954 Little White Lies - Dick Haymes, 1948 Lollipops And Roses - Jack Jones, 1962 Long Ago And Far Away - Glenn Miller, 1944 Long, Long Time - Linda Ronstadt, 1970 Longest Walk, The - Jaye P. Morgan, 1955 Lonely Stranger - Eric Clapton, 1992 Look At That Girl- Guy Mitchell, 1953 Look For A Star - Deane Hawley, 1960 Look For The Silver Lining - Margaret Whiting, 1949 Look of Love - The - Sergio Mendes & Brazil '66, 1968 Looking Back - Nat King Cole, 1958 Losing You - Brenda Lee, 1963 Lost April - Nat King Cole, 1947 Love And Marriage - Frank Sinatra, 1958 Love Can Make You Happy - Mercy, 1969 Love For Sale - Stan Kenton Orchestra, 1943 Love In Bloom - Bing Crosby, 1934 Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing - The Four Aces, 1955 Love Is A Simple Thing - Debbie Reynolds, 1962 Love Is Blue - Paul Mauriat, 1968 Love Is Just Around The Corner - Bing Crosby, 1934 Love Is The Sweetest Thing - Al Bowlly, 1932 Love Is The Tender Trap - Frank Sinatra, 1959 Love Letters - Ketty Lester, 1962 Love Letters in the Sand - Pat Boone, 1957 Love Me As Though There Were No Tomorrow - Nat King Cole, 1957 Love Me Or Leave Me - Doris Day, 1955 Love Me With All Of Your Heart - Ray Charles Singers, 1964 Love Turns Winter To Spring - Four Freshmen, 1956 Love Walked In - The Hilltoppers, 1953 Love Will Keep Us Together - Captain & Tenille, 1975 Love, You Didn't Do Right By Me - Rosemary Clooney, 1953 Love's Been Good to Me - Frank Sinatra, 1969 Love's Old Sweet Song - The Mills Brothers, 1932(?) Lover - Peggy Lee, 1951 Lover Come Back to Me - Nat King Cole, 1945 Lover Man - Sarah Vaughan, 1954 Luck Be A Lady - Frank Sinatra, 1965 Lullaby of Birdland - Mel Torme, 1963 Lullaby of Broadway - Frank Sinatra, 1943 Lulu's Back In Town - Fats Waller, 1935 Lush Life - Linda Ronstadt, 1984
1057. 1060. 1063. 1066. 1067. 1068. 1069. 1070. 1071. 2006. 1072. 1073. 1074. 1076. 1078. 1080. 1082. 2094. 1084. 1079. 1088. 1087. 1089. 1086. 1091. 1093. 1090. 1094. 1096. 1098. 1092. 1095. 1100. 1102. 1101. 1104. 1105. 1108. 2138. 1109. 1107. 1106. 1112. 1114. 1113. 1116. 1117. 1118. 1122. 1124. 1121. 1126. 1127. 1128. 1130. 1132. 2140. 1129. 1133. 1134. 1136. 1137. 1138.
Ma, He's Making Eyes At Me - Pearl Bailey, 1961 MacArthur Park - Richard Harris, 1968 Mack the Knife (Moritat) - Bobby Darin, 1959 Magic Is The Moonlight - Julie London, 1963 Magic Moments - Perry Como, 1958 Mairzy Dotes - The Pied Pipers, 1944 Make Believe - Jimmy Lunceford, 1936 Make Believe Island - Mitchell Ayers, 1940 Make Someone Happy - Tony Bennett, 1976 Making Memories - Frankie Laine, 1967 Makin' Whoopie - Eddie Cantor, 1930 Mam'selle - The Pied Pipers, 1947 Mama From The Train - Patti Page, 1956 Man and a Woman, A - Johnny Mathis, 1966 Man I Love, The - Ella Fitzgerald, 1956 Man That Got Away, The - Judy Garland, 1954 Man With The Bag, The - Kay Starr, 1950 Manana (Is Soon Enough For Me) - Peggy Lee, 1948 Manhattan - Ella Fitzgerald, 1956 Manhattan Serenade - Jo Stafford, 1943 Marianne - Terry Gilkyson & The Easy Riders, 1957 Maria Elena - Los Indios Tabajares, 1963 Marie - The Bachelors, 1965 Margie - Benny Goodman, 1938 Marshmallow World - Dean Martin, 1966 Mary In The Morning - Al Martino, 1967 Mas Que Nada - Ella Fitzgerald, 1970 Masquerade Is Over, The - Sarah Vaughan, 1954 May Each Day - Andy Williams, 1963 May You Always - The McGuire Sisters, 1959 Maybe - Perry Como & Eddie Fisher, 1952 Maybe It's Because I Love You Too Much - Ray Noble, Al Bowlly vocal, 1933 Maybe September - Tony Bennett, 1966 Maybe You'll Be There - Jane Morgan, 1958 Me And My Shadow - The Mills Brothers, 1958 Mean To Me - Ruth Etting, 1929 Meaning Of The Blues, The - Julie London, 1957 Meditation - Doris Day, 1965 Meet Me Where They Play the Blues - Maria Muldaur, 1999 Melancholy Serenade - Connie Francis, 1959 Mele Kalikimaka - Bing Crosby, 1950 Melody Of Love - The Four Aces, 1955 Memories - Andy Williams, 1962 Memories Are Made of This - Dean Martin, 1955 Memories of You - Rosemary Clooney & Benny Goodman, 1956 Merry Christmas Darling - The Carpenters, 1978 Mexicali Rose - Bing Crosby, 1938 Midnight At The Oasis - Maria Muldaur, 1974 Midnight Blue - Melissa Manchester, 1975 Midnight Sun - June Christy, 1953 Midnight, The Stars and You - Ray Noble, 1932 Miss You - Jaye P. Morgan, 1955 Mistletoe And Holly - Frank Sinatra, 1957 Misty - Johnny Mathis, 1959 Mockin'bird Hill - Patti Page, 1951 Moment To Moment - Frank Sinatra, 1965 Moments Like This - Dean Martin, 1997(?) Moments to Remember - The Four Lads, 1955 Mona Lisa - Nat "King" Cole, 1950 Mood Indigo -Duke Ellington, 1931 The Mood That I'm In - Billie Holiday, 1936 Moody River - Pat Boone, 1961 Moon Was Yellow, The - Frank Sinatra, 1953
1140. 1142. 1144. 1139. 1145. 1146. 1147. 1148. 1150. 1152. 1155. 1153. 1154. 1156. 1158. 1160. 1162. 1163. 1165. 1166. 1167. 1168. 1169. 1170. 1171. 1172. 1174. 1176. 1177. 1178. 1179. 1180. 1184. 1183. 2095. 1186. 1187. 1188. 1190. 1192. 1196. 1194. 1197. 1198. 1199. 1200. 1201. 2141. 1202. 1203. 1204. 1206.
Moonburn - Bing Crosby, 1934 Moondance - Van Morrison, 1969 Moonglow - Morris Stoloff & His Orchestra, 1956 Moonlight And Roses - The Three Suns, 1954 Moonlight Becomes You - Bing Crosby, 1942 Moonlight Cocktail - Glenn Miller, 1942 Moonlight Gambler - Frankie Laine, 1956 Moonlight In Vermont - Margaret Whiting , 1944 Moonlight Serenade - Glenn Miller, 1939 Moon River - Henry Mancini, 1961 More - Kai Winding, 1963 More I See You, The - Nat "King" Cole, 1958 More Than You Know - Frank Sinatra, 1942 Mornin' - Al Jarreau, 1983 Morning After, The - Maureen McGovern, 1973 Mr. Blue - The Fleetwoods, 1959 Mr. Lucky - Henry Mancini, 1959 Mr. Sandman - The Chordettes, 1954 Mr. Wonderful - Peggy Lee, 1956 Music, Maestro, Please - Frankie Laine, 1961 Music! Music! Music! - Teresa Brewer, 1950 Music to Watch Girls By - Andy Williams, 1967 Muskrat Ramble - The McGuire Sisters, 1954 My Baby Just Cares For Me - Vic Damone, 1963 My Blue Heaven - Fats Domino, 1947 My Buddy - Mel Torme, 1949 My Coloring Book - Kitty Kallen, 1962 My Dreams Are Getting Better All the Time - Les Brown, 1945, My Foolish Heart - Mel Torme, 1985 Doris Day vocal My Funny Valentine - Frank Sinatra, 1954 My Happiness - Connie Francis, 1958 My Heart Belongs to Daddy - Julie London, 1961 My Heart Belongs to Me - Barbra Streisand, 1977 My Heart Cries For You - Guy Mitchell, 1951 My Heart Reminds Me - Kay Starr, 1957 My Heart Stood Still - Artie Shaw, 1938 My Ideal - Jimmy Dorsey, 1944 My Kind of Girl - Matt Monro, 1961 My Kind Of Town - Frank Sinatra, 1953 My Little Grass Shack - The Andrews Sisters, 1934 My Number One Dream Came True - Les Brown, 1946, Doris Day vocal My Melancholy Baby - Judy Garland, 1954 My Old Flame - Linda Ronstadt, 1984 My One And Only Love - Frank Sinatra, 1956 My Own True Love - Margaret Whiting, 1962 My Prayer - The Platters, 1956 My Romance - Doris Day, 1962 My Shining Hour - Frank Sinatra, 1979 My Shy Violet - The Mills Brothers, 1968 My Silent Love - Harry James, 1941, Dick Haymes vocal My Sweet Lady - John Denver, 1971 My Way - Frank Sinatra, 1969
1208. 1210. 1205. 1212. 1214. 1215. 2052. 1216. 1218. 1217.
Nagasaki - The Mills Brothers, 1934 Nancy (With the Laughing Face) - Frank Sinatra, 1944 Nature Boy- Nat "King" Cole, 1948 Naughty Lady of Shady Lane, The - The Ames Brothers, 1954 Near You - Roger Williams, 1958 Nearness of You, The - Hoagy Carmichael, 1927 Never Let Me Go - Nat King Cole, 1956 Never Neverland - Mary Martin, 1955 Never On Sunday - The Chordettes, 1960 Nevertheless (I'm In Love With You) - Frank Sinatra, 1950
1220. 1222. 1226. 1224. 1227. 1228. 1230. 1229. 1232. 2056. 2053. 1233. 1234. 1236. 1235. 1238. 1240. 1241. 1242. 2142. 1244. 1246. 1248. 1250. 1247. 1251. 1252. 1255. 1256. 1259. 1258. 1260. 1262. 1263. 1264. 1265. 1266. 1267. 1270. 1272. 1269. 1274. 1276. 1278. 1279. 2026. 1280. 1282. 1284. 1281. 1286. 1288. 1290. 1292. 1289. 2144. 1294. 1296. 1298. 1299. 2145. 1300. 1303.
New York, New York - Frank Sinatra, 1980 New York State of Mind - Billy Joel, 1976 Nice Work If You Can Get It - Fred Astaire, 1938 Nice 'n' Easy - Frank Sinatra, 1960 Night - Jackie Wilson, 1960 Night And Day - Ella Fitzgerald, 1953 Night Life - Rusty Draper, 1963 Night Lights - Nat King Cole, 1956 Night We Called It A Day, The - Tommy Dorsey, 1943 Nights Are Long - Four Freshmen, 1965 Nights Are Longer - Four Freshmen, 1958 No Arms Can Ever Hold You - The Bachelors, 1965 No Love, No Nothin' - Ella Mae Morse, 1943 No Moon At All - Julie London, 1956 No, Not Much - The Four Lads, 1956 No One Ever Tells You - Frank Sinatra, 1958 No Other Love - Perry Como, 1953 No Other Love - Jo Stafford, 1950 Nobody Cares If I'm Blue - Leon Redbone, 1985 Nobody Else But Me - Tony Bennett, 1995 Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out - Eric Clapton, 1992 Nobody Wins - Frank Sinatra, 1973 Nola - Billy Williams, 1959 Non Dimenticar - Nat King Cole, 1958 Not Mine - Peggy Lee, 1942 Now Is The Hour - Bing Crosby, 1947 Nuttin' For Christmas - Joe Ward, 1950 Object of My Affection, The - The Boswell Sisters, 1934 Oh Babe What Would You Say - Hurricane Smith, 1973 Oh Lady Be Good - Ella Fitzgerald, 1959 Oh Johnny, Oh Johnny, Oh! - The Andrews Sisters, 1939 Oh, Lonesome Me - Don Gibson, 1958 Oh! Look At Me Now - Frank Sinatra, 1957 Oh My Papa - Eddie Fisher, 1953 Oh! What It Seemed to Be - Frank Sinatra, 1946 Oh! You Beautiful Doll - Mel Torme, 1949 Oh, You Crazy Moon - Mel Torme, 1960 Old Cape Cod - Patti Page, 1957 Old Devil Moon - Frank Sinatra, 1955 Old Lamplighter, The - The Browns, 1960 Old Piano Roll Blues, The - Hoagy Carmichael & Betty Hutton, 1950 Old Songs, The - Barry Manilow, 1981 Ole Buttermilk Sky - Hoagy Carmichael, 1946 On A Clear Day - Robert Goulet, 1965 On A Little Street In Singapore - The Ames Brothers, 1960 On An Evening in Roma - Deam Martin, 1962 On Days Like These - Matt Monro, 1969 On Moonlight Bay - Bing Crosby, 1952 On The Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe - Judy Garland, 1945 On The Sentimental Side - Al bowlly 1938 On The Street Where You Live - Andy Williams, 1964 On the Sunny Side Of the Street - Jo Stafford, 1945 Once In A While - The Chimes, 1960 Once In Love With Amy - Ray Bolger, 1952 Once Upon A Time - Tony Bennett, 1962 Once Upon A Dream - Mary Costa & Bill Shirley, 1959 One For My Baby - Frank Sinatra, 1958 One Hundred Ways - Quincy Jones, 1980, James Ingram vocal One Hundred Years from Today - Maxine Sullivan, 1975 One I Love, The - Julie London, 1958 One Morning In May - Mel Torme, 1994 One of Those Songs - Jimmy Durante, 1966 Only Forever - Bing Crosby, 1940
1304. 1302. 1306. 1307. 1308. 1309. 1310. 1312. 1313. 1314.
Only The Lonely - Frank Sinatra, 1958 Only Trust Your Heart - Dean Martin, 1957 Only You - The Platters, 1955 Opus One - The Mills Brothers, 1944 Orange Colored Sky - Nat King Cole, 1945 Our Day Will Come - Ruby & The Romantics, 1963 Our Love Is Here to Stay - Nat "King" Cole, 1950 Our Winter Love - The Lettermen, 1967 Out of Nowhere - Lena Horne, 1942 Over The Rainbow - Judy Garland, 1939
1355. 1318. 1317. 1320. 1321. 1322. 1324. 1323. 1326. 1328. 1330. 1327. 2146.
Painted Tainted Rose - Al Martino, 1963 Paper Doll - The Mills Brothers, 1942 Paper Roses - Anita Bryant, 1960 Party's Over, The - Nat King Cole, 1957 Pass Me By - Peggy Lee, 1965 Passing Strangers - Sarah Vaughan & Billy Eckstine, 1957 Peg O' My Heart - Jerry Murad & The Harmonicats, 1947 Pennies From Heaven - Bing Crosby, 1936 Penthouse Serenade - Bob Hope & Shirley Ross, 1937 People - Barbra Streisand, 1964 Perfidia - Nat King Cole, 1943 Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps - Doris Day, 1965 Personality - Johnny Mercer, 1946
1334. 1332. 1335. 1336. 1337. 1338. 1339. 1340. 1341. 1342. 1344. 1346. 1348. 1350. 1352. 2054. 1347. 2034. 1353. 1354.
Picnic - The McGuire Sisters, 1956 Pick Yourself Up - Fred Astaire, 1936 Play A Simple Melody - Bing Crosby, 1931 Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone - Arlo Guthrie, 1982 Poinciana - Frank Sinatrz, 1943 Polka Dots And Moonbeams - Tommy Dorsey, 1940, Frank Sinatra vocal Poor Butterfly - The Hilltoppers, 1954 Portrait of My Love - Steve Lawrence, 1961 Prelude To a Kiss - Ella Fitzgerald, 1956 Pretend - Nat "King" Cole, 1953 Pretend You Don't See Her - Jerry Vale, 1957 Pretty Baby - Dean Martin, 1957 Prisoner Of Love - Perry Como, 1946 Promise Her Anything - Dean Martin, 1957 P.S. I Love You - Hilltoppers, The, 1953 Put 'Em In A Box - Doris Day, 1948 Put On A Happy Face - Tony Bennett, 1950 Put Your Arms Around Me, Honey - Dick Haymes, 1943 Put Your Dreams Away - Frank Sinatra, 1958 Puttin' On The Ritz - Fred Astaire, 1946
1356. 1358. 2097. 1357.
Quando, Quando, Quando - Englebert Humperdink, 1968 Que Sera Sera - Doris Day, 1956 Queen of the Senior Prom - Mills Brothers, 1957 Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars - Tony Bennett, 1963
1360. 1361. 1362. 2036. 1364. 1366. 1368. 2007. 1370. 1371. 1372. 1373.
Racing With The Moon - Vaughn Monroe, 1941 Rags To Riches - Tony Bennett, 1953 Ragtime Cowboy Joe - The Sons of the Pioneers, 1951 Rain - Dean Martin, 1997 Rain, The Park & Other Things, The - The Cowsills, 1967 Rainbow Connection, The - Jim Henson, 1979 Rainy Days And Mondays - The Carpenters, 1972 Ramblin' Rose - Nat King Cole, 1962 Ramona - Jim Reeves, 1958 Red Roses for a Blue Lady - Vic Dana, 1965 Red Sails In the Sunset - The Platters, 1960 Remember - Benny Goodman, 1935
1987. 1374. 1375. 1376. 1378. 1380. 1377. 1382. 1383. 1384. 1385. 1386. 1388. 1390. 1391. 1392. 1387.
Remember Me - Bing Crosby, 1937 Remember Me - Ray Noble Orchestra, 1932, Al Bowlly vocal Remember When - The Platters, 1959 Return To Me - Dean Martin, 1958 Rhythm of the Rain - The Cascades, 1963 Ring Those Christmas Bells - Peggy Lee, 1953 River of No Return - Tennessee Ernie Ford & Marilyn Monroe, 1954 River Stay 'Way From My Door - Frank Sinatra, 1961 Rock-a-Bye Your Baby With a Dixie Melody - Al Jolson, 1918 Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee, 1960 Rockin' Chair - The Mills Brothers, 1932 Room Full Of Roses - Sammy Kaye, 1949 Room Without Windows, A - Steve Lawrence, 1964 Round And Round - Perry Como, 1957 'Round Midnight - Julie London, 1960 Route 66 - Nat "King" Cole, 1946 Ruby (It's You) - Ray Charles, 1960
1394. 1395. 1396. 1398. 1401. 1402. 1404. 2057. 1406. 1408. 1409. 1410. 1412. 1414. 1411. 1416. 1418. 1417. 1420. 1422. 1421. 1424. 1427. 1426. 1428. 1429. 1430. 1432. 2058. 1433. 1436. 1437. 1434. 1438. 1439. 1440. 1442. 1444. 1446. 1443. 1448. 1450. 1452. 1453. 1454.
'S Wonderful - Glenn Miller, 1945 Saint Louis Blues - Lena Horne, 1941 Same Old Saturday Night - Frank Sinatra, 1955 Sam's Song - Bing & Gary Crosby, 1950 San Antonio Rose - Bob Wills, 1944 San Francisco Bay Blues - Peter, Paul & Mary, 1965 San Francisco (Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair) - Scott McKenzie, 1967 Sand And The Sea, The - Nat King Cole, 1955 Santa Baby - Eartha Kitt, 1953 Satin Doll - Duke Ellington, 1953 Saturday Night Is The Loneliest Night Of The Week - Frank Sinatra, Say It Isn't So - Julie London, 1955 Scarlet Ribbons - Harry Belafonte, 1956 Scotch 'n Soda - The Kingston Trio, 1962 Sea Of Love - Phil Phillips, 1959 Sea Of Heartbreak - Don Gibson, 1961 Second Hand Rose - Barbra Streisand, 1965 Second Time Around, The - Frank Sinatra, 1961 Secret Love - Doris Day, 1954 See You In September - The Tempos, 1959 Seems Like Old Times - The Four Freshmen, 1956 Send In The Clowns - Judy Collins, 1975 Sentimental Journey - Les Brown Orchestra, 1944 Sentimental Me - The Ames Brothers, 1950 September In The Rain - Dinah Washington, 1961 September Of My Years - Frank Sinatra, 1965 September Song - Bing Crosby, 1946 Serenade In Blue - Glenn Miller, 1942 Serenade of the Bells - Jo Stafford, 1947 Sh-Boom - The Crew Cuts, 1954 Shadow of Your Smile, The - Tony Bennett, 1965 Shangri-La - The Four Coins, 1957 She Was Five And He Was Ten - The Mills Brothers, 1954 She's Funny That Way - Frank Sinatra, 1943 Sheik Of Araby, The - Benny Goodman, 1937 Shine On, Harvest Moon - Leon Redbone, 1977 Shoo Fly Pie - Dinah Shore, 1945 Shrimp Boats - Jo Stafford, 1951 Side By Side - Kay Starr, 1948 Silver Bells - Bing Crosby, 1951 Since I Fell for You - Lenny Welch, 1963 Sincerely - The McGuire Sisters, 1955 Sing For Your Supper - Mamas & Papas, 1967 Singin' In The Rain - Gene Kelly, 1952 Sisters - Rosemary Clooney & Vera Ellen, 1954
1455. 1456. 1462. 1458. 1460. 1461. 1464. 2096. 1466. 2037. 1465. 1468. 1470. 1471. 1469. 1474. 1473. 1476. 1477. 1478. 1479. 1480. 1481. 1483. 1484. 1485. 1486. 1487. 1488. 1490. 1489. 1492. 1493. 1494. 1495. 1496. 1498. 1500. 2143. 1502. 1504. 1505. 1506. 2098. 1508. 1509. 1510. 1511. 1512. 1514. 1515. 1518. 1516. 1519. 1520. 1522. 2099. 1522. 1524. 1526. 1528. 1530. 1532.
Sky Fell Down, The- Frank Sinatra, 1940 Skylark - Linda Ronstadt, 1984 Sleigh Ride - Johnny Mathis, 1958 Sleepy Head - The Mills Brothers, 1934 Sleepy Lagoon - Harry James, 1940 Sleepy Time Gal - Glenn Miller, 1935 Slow Boat to China - A - Kay Kyser, 1948 Slow Down - Nat King Cole, 1941 Small Fry - Bing Crosby, 1938 Small World - Johnny Mathis, 1959 Smile - Tony Bennett, 1959 Smiles - Benny Goodman, 1936 Smoke Gets In Your Eyes - The Platters, 1958 Smoke Rings - The Mills Brothers, 1932 Snap Your Fingers - Joe Henderson, 1962 Snow - Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney & Vera Ellen, 1954 Snowfall - Tony Bennett, 1968 So Do I - Kenny Ball, 1961 So In Love - Ella Fitzgerald, 1956 So Little Time - Andy Williams, 1964 So Nice (Summer Samba) - Astrud Gilberto, 1965 So Rare - Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, 1957 So Relax - Leon Redbone, 1990 So What's New - Peggy Lee, 1967 Soft Summer Breeze - Eddie Heywood, 1956 Softly As I Leave You - Frank Sinatra, 1964 Solitude - Billie Holiday, 1944 Some Enchanted Evening - Perry Como, 1949 Some Sunday Morning - Helen Forrest & Dick Haymes, 1945 Somebody Buy Me A Drink - Oscar Peterson, Jr., 1960 Somebody Else Is Taking My Place - Benny Goodman, 1942, Peggy Lee Vocal Somebody Loves Me - Errol Garner, 1945 Somebody Stole My Gal - Ted Weems, 1930 Someday My Prince Will Come - Adriana Caselotti, 1937 Someday (You'll Want Me to Want You) - The Mills Brothers, 1949 Someone to Watch Over Me -Ella Fitzgerald, 1950 Someone's Rocking My Dreamboat - The Ink Spots, 1941 Somethin' Stupid - Frank & Nancy Sinatra, 1967 Something to Remember You By - Dinah Shore, 1943 Something's Gotta Give - The McGuire Sisters, 1955 Sometimes I'm Happy - Benny Goodman, 1935 Somewhere - Johnny Mathis, 1964 Somewhere Along The Way - Nat King Cole, 1952 Somewhere In Your Heart - Frank Sinatra, 1964 Somewhere My Love - Ray Coniff, 1966 Somewhere Out There - James Ingram & Linda Ronstadt, 1991 Somewhere There's A Someone - Dean Martin, 1966 Song Is You, The - Tommy Dorsey, 1946 Songbird - Barbra Streisand, 1978 Soon - Ella Fitzgerald, 1959 Soon It's Gonna Rain - Barbra Streisand, 1963 Sooner Or Later - Doris Day, 1947 Sophisticated Lady - Linda Ronstadt, 1984 South Of The Border - Frank Sinatra, 1953 Southern Nights - Glenn Campbell, 1977 Spanish Eyes - Al Martino, 1966 Speak Low - Frank Sinatra, 1945 Speak Softly, Love (from "The Godfather") - Andy Williams, 1972 Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most - Bette Midler, 1990 Stairway To The Stars - Glenn Miller, 1939 Standing On The Corner - The Four Lads, 1956 Star Dust - Nat "King" Cole, 1957 Star Eyes - Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra 1943
1534. 1535. 2100. 1536. 1537. 1538. 1540. 1541. 1542. 1539. 1543. 1544. 1546. 1548. 1550. 1547. 1552. 1554. 2148. 1553. 1556. 1558. 1559. 1560. 1562. 1564. 1566. 1568. 1570. 1565. 2008. 1572. 1574. 1573. 1576. 1577. 1578. 1579. 1580. 1585. 1581. 1586. 1588.
Stars Fell On Alabama - Frank Sinatra, 1935 Star Fell Out of Heaven, A - Vera Lynn, 1936 Stay As Sweet As You Are - Nat King Cole, 1957 Stella By Starlight - Frank Sinatra, 1946 Steppin' Out With My Baby - Tony Bennett, 1948 Stompin' At The Savoy - The Ink Spots, 1936 Stormy Weather - Lena Horne, 1943 Straighten Up And Fly Right - Nat King Cole, 1943 Strange Fruit - Billie Holiday, 1939 Stranger In Paradise - Tony Bennett, 1953 Stranger On The Shore - Andy Williams, 1962 Strangers In The Night - Frank Sinatra, 1966 Street of Dreams - The Ink Spots, 1939 Sugartime - The McGuire Sisters, 1957 Sukiyaki - Kyo Sakamoto, 1964 Summer Knows, The - Summer of '42, 1971 Summer Me, Winter Me - Frank Sinatra, 1979 Summer Rain - Johnny Rivers, 1967 Summer Sweetheart - The Ames Brothers, 1956 Summer Wind, The - Frank Sinatra, 1966 Summer Wine - Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazelwood, 1967 Summertime - Ella Fitzgerald, 1960 Sunday - Frank Sinatra, 1954 Sunday Blues - Julie London, 1957 Sunday Kind Of Love - Jo Stafford, 1947 Sunday, Monday Or Always - Bing Crosby, 1943 Sunday Will Never Be the Same - Spanky & Our Gang, 1967 Sunrise, Sunset - Topol, 1964 Susie Darlin'- Robin Luke, 1958 Sway - Dean Martin, 1954 Sweet And Lovely - Russ Columboa, 1931 Sweet Dreams - Patsy Cline, 1963 Sweet Georgia Brown - Louis Armstrong, 1949 Sweet Happy Life - Peggy Lee, 1966 Sweet Lorraine - Nat 'King' Cole, 1940 Sweet Memories - Andy Williams, 1982 Sweet Sue (Just You) - Benny Goodman, 1938 Sweetest Sounds, The - Sarah Vaughan, 1963 Sweetheart Tree, The - Henry Mancini, 1965 Swingin' Down the Lane - Frank Sinatra, 1955 Swingin' On A Star - Bing Crosby, 1944 Swingin' On the Moon - Mel Torme, 1953 Swingin' Shepherd Blues - Moe Koffman, 1957
1584. 2059. 1589. 1590. 1591. 2082. 1593. 1594. 1596. 1598. 1595. 1599. 1600. 1601. 1602. 1603. 1604. 1606. 1607.
Take The "A" Train - Ella Fitzgerald & Duke Ellington, 1941 Take Me In Your Arms - Dean Martin, 1962 Taking A Chance On Love - Benny Goodman Orchestra, 1943 Tammy - Debbie Reynolds, 1957 Tangerine - Jimmy Dorsey, 1942 Tea For Two - Doris Day, 1950 Teach Me Tonight - Jo Stafford, 1953 Teacher's Pet - Doris Day, 1958 Teddy Bears' Picnic, The - Frank DeVol, 1949 Tell Me Why - The Four Aces, 1951 Temptation - Perry Como, 1945 Tender Is The Night - Tony Bennett, 1962 Tenderly - Tony Bennett, 1960 Tennessee Waltz - Patti Page, 1950 Thank Heaven for Little Girls - Maurice Chevalier, 1958 Thanks - Bing Crosby, 1933 Thanks For The Memory - Shep Fields & Bob Hope, 1937 That Feeling In The Moonlight - Perry Como, 1945 That Lucky Old Sun - Frankie Laine, 1949
1608. 1610. 1611. 1612. 1613. 2074. 1615. 1614. 1616. 1618. 1617. 1620. 1622. 1623. 1624. 1626. 1627. 1628. 1630. 1629. 1632. 1634. 1633. 1636. 1637. 1638. 1639. 2038. 1640. 1642. 1644. 1646. 1647. 1650. 1652. 1651. 1654. 1655. 1656. 1658. 1657. 1660. 1662. 1664. 2149. 1663. 1666. 1668. 1667. 2060. 1669. 1670. 1672. 1673. 1674. 1675. 1680. 1676. 1682. 1678. 1681. 1683. 1684.
That Old Black Magic - Glenn Miller, 1943 That Old Feeling - Frank Sinatra, 1960 That Old Gang of Mine - The Four Aces, 1954 That Ole Devil Called Love - Billie Holiday, 1944 That Sunday That Summer - Nat King Cole, 1963 That Was A Big Fat Lie - Doris Day, 1948 That's All - Sarah Vaughn, 1958 That's All I Want From You - Jaye P. Morgan, 1954 That's Amore - Dean Martin, 1953 That's Life - Frank Sinatra, 1966 That's My Desire - Frankie Laine, 1947 That's The Beginning Of The End - Jimmy Roselli, 1970 Them There Eyes - Billie Holiday, 1939 Then I'll Be Tired of You - Peggy Lee, 1957 Then You Can Tell Me Good-Bye - The Casinos, 1967 There Are Such Things - Tommy Dorsey, Frank Sinatra & The Pied Pipers, 1942 There Goes My Heart - Joni James, 1958 There I Go - Vaughn Monroe, 1940 There! I've Said It Again - Bobby Vinton, 1963 There Must Be A Way - Joni James, 1959 There Will Never Be Another You - Nat "King" Cole, 1943 There'll Be Some Changes Made - Julie London, 1961 There's A Kind of Hush - Carpenters, The, 1976 There's A Small Hotel - Benny Goodman, 1936, Helen Ward vocal There's Always Tomorrow - Janet Orenstein, 1964 There's No You - Frank Sinatra, 1943 There's Yes! Yes! In Your Eyes - Teresa Brewer, 1951 These Are The Things I Love - Della Reese, 1962 These Foolish Things - Benny Goodman, 1936 They All Laughted - Frank Sinatra, 1979 They Can't Take That Away from Me - Frank Sinatra, 1962 They Didn't Believe Me - Julie London, 1963 They Say It's Spring - Blossom Dearie, 1957 They Say It's Wonderful - Frank Sinatra, 1946 Things - Bobby Darin, 1962 Things We Did Last Summer, The - Jo Stafford, 1946 Think of Me Thinking of You - Leon Redbone, 1985 Thinking of You - Eddie Fisher, 1950 This Can't Be Love - Nat King Cole, 1954 This Could Be The Start of Something Big - Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme, 1977 This Guy's In Love With You - Herb Alpert, 1968 This Is All I Ask - Tony Bennett, 1963 This Is Always - Jo Stafford, 1944 This Is My Song - Petula Clark, 1967 This Is No Laughing Matter - Charlie Spivak Orchestra, 1941 This Love Of Mine - Tommy Dorsey, vocal by Frank Sinatra, 1941 This Masquerade - George Benson, 1976 This Ole House - Rosemary Clooney, 1954 This Time of the Year - Brook Benton, 1960 This Time The Dream's On Me - Ella Fitzgerald, 1956 This Will Make You Laugh - Nat King Cole, 1941 Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days of Summer - Nat King Cole, 1963 Three Coins In the Fountain - The Four Aces, 1954 Three Little Words - Bing Crosby & The Rhythm Boys, 1930 Thrill Is Gone, The - Julie London, 1960 Through the Eyes Of Love - Melissa Manchester, 1965 Tico Tico - Andrews Sisters, 1943 Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree - Tony Orlando & Dawn, Till The End of Time - Perry Como, 1945 Til Then - The Mills Brothers, 1944 Til There Was You - Anita Bryant, 1959 Till - Tony Bennett, 1957 Time After Time - Dinah Washington, 1957
2066. 1685. 1686. 1688. 1690. 1692. 1687. 1694. 1696. 1698. 1700. 1702. 1704. 1701. 1703. 1706. 1707. 1708. 2101. 1710. 1711. 1712. 1714. 2076. 1715. 1716. 2010. 1717. 1718. 1720. 1722. 1723. 1724. 1726. 1721. 1727. 1728.
Time And The River - Nat King Cole, 1960 Time For Love, A - Diane Schuur, 1986 Time On My Hands - Eddie Condon, 1944 Times Of Your Life, The - Paul Anka, 1975 'Tis Autumn - Nat "King" Cole, 1949 To Each His Own - The Platters, 1960 To The Ends Of The Earth - Nat King Cole, 1956 Today - The New Christy Minstrels, 1964 Together - Connie Francis, 1961 Tonight You Belong to Me - Patience & Prudence, 1956 Too Close for Comfort - Frank Sinatra, 1958 Too Late Now - The DeCastro Sisters, 1955 Too Many Rivers - Brenda Lee, 1965 Too Marvelous For Words - Frank Sinatra, 1956 Too Soon to Tell - Bonnie Raitt, 1989 Too Young - Nat "King" Cole, 1951 Top Hat, White Tie and Tails - Fred Astaire, 1935 Town Without Pity - Gene Pitney, 1961 Toyland - Doris Day, 1964 Trade Winds - Bing Crosby, 1950 Trail of the Lonesome Pine - Laurel & Hardy, 1937 Trains And Boats And Planes - Dionne Warwick, 1962 Tree In The Meadow- Margaret Whiting, 1948 Trolley Song, The - Judy Garland, 1944 Trouble With Hello Is Goodbye, The - Sergio Mendes, 1975 True Love - Bing Crosby & Grace Kelly, 1956 Trust In Me - Eddie Fisher, 1952 Try A Little Tenderness - Bing Crosby, 1933 Try to Remember - Ed Ames, 1965 Turn Around, Look At Me - The Vogues, 1968 Tuxedo Junction - Glenn Miller, 1940 Twelfth of Never, The - Johnny Mathis, 1957 Twenty-Six Miles (Santa Catalina) - The Four Preps, 1958 Twilight Time - The Platters, 1958 Two Different Worlds - Don Rondo, 1956 Two For The Road - Henry Mancini, 1973 Two Sleepy People - Bing Crosby, 1944
1730. 1732. 1731. 1734. 1735. 1736. 1738. 1740.
Unchained Melody - Roy Hamilton, 1955 Undecided - The Ames Brothers, 1951 Under A Blanket of Blue - Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong, 1956 Underneath The Arches - The Andrews Sisters, 1948 Unforgettable - Dinah Washington, 1959 Until I Met You - Tony Bennett, 1963 Until The Real Thing Comes Along - Frank Sinatra, 1984 Up The Lazy River - The Mills Brothers, 1948
1741. 56. 1742. 1744.
Vaya Con Dios - Les Paul & Mary Ford, 1953 Very Precious Love, A - Doris Day, 1958 Very Thought of You, The - Billie Holliday, 1953 Volare - Domenico Modugno, 1958
1743. 1746. 1747. 1748. 1750. 1752. 1754. 1756. 1758. 1763. 1760.
Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie - Bing Crosby, 1941 Waitin' For The Train To Come In - Peggy Lee, 1945 Wake the Town and Tell the People - Les Baxter, 1955 Walk Away Renee - The Left Banke, 1966 Walk Right Back - The Everly Brothers, 1961 Walkin' After Midnight - Patsy Cline, 1957 Walkin' My Baby Back Home - Nat 'King' Cole, 1952 Walkin' to Missouri - Sammy Kaye, 1952 Wanderin' Star - Lee Marvin, 1969 Wanted - Perry Como, 1954 Watch What Happens - Andy Williams, 1967
1764. 2012. 1766. 1768. 1762. 1770. 1771. 1772. 1769. 1774. 1773. 1776. 2027. 1778. 1780. 1781. 1782. 1786. 1784. 1787. 1788. 1790. 1792. 1793. 1794. 2061. 1796. 1798. 1800. 1801. 1802. 1804. 1803. 1805. 1806. 1808. 1807. 1810. 1812. 1814. 1815. 1816. 1818. 1820. 1822. 1817. 1824. 1825. 1826. 1827. 1828. 1830. 2102. 1829. 1831. 1832. 1834. 1836. 1838. 1835. 1840. 1841.
Waters of March - Susannah McCorkle, 1993 Watermelon Weather - Perry Como, 1952, with Eddie Fisher Wave - Frank Sinatra, 1969 Way That I Want to Touch You, The - Captain & Tenille, 1974 Way We Were, The - Barbra Streisand, 1973 Way You Look Tonight, The - The Lettermen, 1961 Wayward Wind, The - Gogi Grant, 1956 We Can Fly - The Cowsills, 1968 We Three (My Echo, My Shadow and Me) - The Ink Spots, 1940 We'll Be Together Again- Frankie Laine, 1945 We'll Meet Again - Vera Lynn, 1954 We're In This Love Together - Al Jarreau, 1981 We've Got A World That Swings - Mel Torme, 1964 We've Only Just Begun - Carpenters, The, 1970 Welcome to My World - Jim Reeves, 1962 What A Difference A Day Makes - Dinah Washington, 1959 What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong, 1967 What Are You Doing New Year's Eve - Ella Fitzgerald, 1960 What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life - Jimmy Smith, 1973 What Good Am I Without You - Frankie Laine 1956 What I Did For Love - Donna Drake, 1975 What Is There to Say - Ella Fitzgerald, 1954 What Is This Thing Called Love - Artie Shaw, 1938 What Kind of Fool Am I - Sammy Davis, Jr., 1962 What Now My Love - Jane Morgan, 1962 What Will I Tell My Heart - Eddy Howard, 1951 What'll I Do - Linda Ronstadt, 1983 What's New - Linda Ronstadt, 1983 When - The Kalin Twins, 1958 When A Woman Loves A Man - Dinah Washington, 1959 When April Comes Again - Mel Torme, 1956 When I Grow Too Old to Dream - Linda Ronstadt, 1978 When I Fall In Love - The Lettermen, 1961 When I Kissed That Girl Goodbye - Leon Redbone, 1994 When I Lost You - Mills Brothers, 1948 When I See An Elephant Fly - Cliff Edwards, 1941 When I Take My Sugar to Tea - Leon Redbone, 1991 When In Rome - Tony Bennett, 1975 When It's Sleepy Time Down South - Mel Torme, 1945 When Joanna Loved Me - Tony Bennett, 1964 When My Dreamboat Comes Home - Bing Crosby, 1935 When My Sugar Walks Down The Street - Peggy Lee, 1959 When October Goes - Diane Schuur, 2003 When Somebody Thinks You're Wonderful - Fats Waller, 1935 When Sunny Gets Blue - Johnny Mathis, 1962 When the Moon Comes Over the Mountain - Kate Smith, 1931 When The Red, Red Robin - Bing Crosby, 1962 When The Swallows Come Back to Capistrano - 1940 When They Ask About You - Jimmy Dorsey, 1944, Kitty Kallen vocal When You Were Sweet Sixteen - Mills Brothers - 1940 When You Wish Upon A Star - Cliff Edwards, as Jiminy Cricket in "Pinnochio," 1940 When You're Smiling - Louis Armstrong, 1929 When Your Lover Has Gone - Frank Sinatra, 1955 When Your Old Wedding Ring Was New - Jimmy Rosselli, 1967 Where Are You - Frank Sinatra, 1958 Where Are You Christmas - Faith Hill, 2000 Where Can I Go Without You - Peggy Lee, 1954 Where Do I Begin - Andy Williams, 1971 Where Have All The Flowers Gone - The Kingston Trio, 1962 Where Is Love - The Lettermen, 1970 Where Is Your Heart - Percy Faith, 1953 Where Love Has Gone - Bobby Darin, 1964
1842. 1843. 1844. 1845. 1846. 1847. 1848. 1850. 1852. 1849. 1854. 1856. 1857. 1859. 2030. 1858. 2150. 1860. 1861. 1862. 1864. 1863. 2104. 1866. 1868. 1870. 1872. 1874. 1876. 1867. 1878. 1881. 1882. 1883. 1884. 2042. 1885. 1886. 1888. 1890. 1887. 1894. 1892. 1898. 1895. 1900. 1896. 2062. 1902. 1903.
Where Or When - Dion & The Belmonts, 1959 Where The Blue Of The Night - Bing Crosby, 1931 Where Was I? - Charlie Barnett, 1940 Whiffenpoof Song, The - Rudy Vallee, 1927 While We're Young - Peggy Lee, 1947 Whispering - Les Paul, 1948 Whispering Grass - The Ink Spots, 1940 Whistle Me Some Blues - The Four Freshmen, 1958 Whistling Away the Dark - Henry Mancini, 1969 White Christmas - Bing Crosby, 1942 White Cliffs of Dover - Vera Lynn, 1941 White Silver Sands - Don Rondo, 1957 Who Can I Turn To - Tony Bennett, 1964 Who Needs You - The Four Lads, 1957 Who Wouldn't Love You - Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme, 1960 Who's Sorry Now - Connie Francis, 1958 Why Did I Choose You - Barbra Streisand, 1965 Why Don't We Do This More Often - Kay Kyser, 1941 Why Don't You Believe Me - Joni James, 1952 Why Don't You Do Right - Peggy Lee, 1943 Why Should I Care - Diana Krall, 1999 Why Should I Cry Over You - Frank Sinatra, 1954 Why Try To Change Me Now - Frank Sinatra, 1959 Wild Is The Wind - Johnny Mathis, 1957 Wildflower - Skylark, 1972 Will You Still Be Mine - Connie Haines, 1941 Willow Weep For Me - Chad & Jeremy, 1964 Windmills of You Mind - Dusty Springfield, 1969 Winter Romance - Dean Martin, 1959 Winter Weather - Peggy Lee, 1941 Winter Wonderland - The Andrews Sisters, 1950 Wish You Were Here - Eddie Fisher, 1952 Wishing Will Make It So - Glenn Miller, 1939 Witchcraft - Frank Sinatra, 1963 With A Smile And A Song - Adriana Caselotti, 1937 With A Song In My Heart - Doris Day, 1954 With My Eyes Wide Open - Patti Page, 1950 Without A Song - Frank Sinatra, 1965 Without You - Harry Nillson, 1972 Wives And Lovers - Jack Jones, 1963 Woman In Love, A - The Four Aces, 1955 Wonderland By Night - Bert Kaempfert, 1961 Wonderful! Wonderful! - Johnny Mathis, 1957 World I Used to Know, The - The Kingston Trio, 1964 World Is Waiting For The Sunrise, The - Les Paul & Mary Ford, 1951 World We Knew, The (Over and Over) - Frank Sinatra, 1967 Words Of Love - "Mama Cass" Elliott, 1966 Wouldn't It Be Loverly - Julie Andrews, 1956 Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams - Bing Crosby, 1931 Wynken, Blynken and Nod - The Simon Sisters, 1964
1904. 2106. 1906. 1907. 1908. 1910. 1912. 1913. 1914. 1916. 1917. 1918.
Yellow Bird - The Brothers Four, 1967 Yellow Days - Frank Sinatra, 1967 Yes Sir, That's My Baby - Eddie Cantor, 1930 Yesterday I Heard the Rain - Tony Bennett, 1968 Yesterday Once More - The Carpenters, 1973 Yesterday When I Was Young - Roy Clark, 1966 Yesterday's Gone - Chad & Jeremy, 1964 Yesterdays - Jo Stafford, 1944 You - Tommy Dorsey, 1935 You Always Hurt the One You Love - The Mills Brothers, 1944 You And I - Glenn Miller, 1941 You And the Night And the Music - Julie London, 1960
1919. 1920. 1922. 1924. 2040. 1926. 1928. 1921. 1930. 1932. 1931. 1933. 1934. 1936. 2080. 1938. 2063. 1940. 1942. 1944. 2103. 1937. 2043. 1946. 1947. 1943. 1949. 1950. 1951. 2064. 1952. 1954. 1955. 1956. 1958. 1959. 1960. 1962. 1964. 1961. 1966. 1967. 2028. 1968. 2151. 1969. 1970. 1971. 2079. 1972. 1973. 1974. 1976. 1978. 1977. 1980. 1981. 1982. 1983. 1984.
You Are Never Far Away From Me - Perry Como, 1958 You Are The Sunshine Of My Life - Stevie Wonder, 1973 You Belong To Me - Jo Stafford, 1952 You Belong to My Heart - Bing Crosby, 1945 You Better Go Now - Jeri Southern, 1956 You Broke The Only Heart That Ever Loved You - The Mills Brothers, You Brought a New Kind of Love to Me - Doris Day, 1952 You Call Everybody Darling - The Andrews Sisters, 1948 You Call It Madness - Nat King Cole, 1942 You Came A Long Way From St. Louis - Peggy Lee, 1959 You Can't Be True, Dear - Patti Page, 1995 You Do Something to Me - Doris Day, 1951 You Don't Know Me - Ray Charles, 1962 You Don't Know What Love Is - Dinah Washington, 1955 You Fascinate Me So - Blossom Dearie, 1959 You Go To My Head - Frank Sinatra, 1945 You Keep Coming Back Like a Song - Jo Stafford, 1946 You Light Up My Life - Debby Boone, 1977 You Made Me Love You - Judy Garland, 1959 You Make Me Feel So Young - Frank Sinatra, 1956 You Must Believe In Spring - Tony Bennett, 1976 You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby - Bobby Darin, 1961 You My Love - Frank Sinatra, 1954 You Needed Me - Anne Murray, 1978 You Never Gave It A Try - Peggy King, 1954 You Only Live Twice - Nancy Sinatra, 1967 You Should Have Told Me - Doris Day, 1946 You Stepped Out Of A Dream - Nat King Cole, 1945 You Took Advantage of Me - Linda Ronstadt, 1985 You Took Advantage of Me (alternate version) You Turned The Tables On Me - Benny Goodman, 1936 You Were Meant For Me - Gene Kelly, 1952 You Were Only Fooling - Kay Starr, 1948 You Will Be My Music - Frank Sinatra, 1973 You Wonderful You - Judy Garland & Gene Kelly, 1950 You, You, You - Ames Brothers, 1953 You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To - Frank Sinatra, 1957 You'd Be Surprised - Dean Martin, 1953 You'd Better Love Me (While You May) - Mel Torme, 1964 You'll Never Know - Frank Sinatra, 1943 You'll Never Miss The Water Till the Well Runs Dry - The Mills Brothers, 1969 You'll Never Walk Alone - Claramae Turner, 1956 You'll Remember Me - Peggy Lee, 1970 You're Breaking My Heart - Vic Damone, 1949 You're Driving Me Crazy - Frank Sinatra, 1966 You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me - Bing Crosby, 1933 You're Just In Love - Rosemary Clooney, 1954 You're Looking At Me - Nat King Cole, 1957 You're My Everything - Nat King Cole, 1964 You're Nobody Til Somebody Loves You - Dean Martin, 1964 You're Sixteen - Johnny Burnette, 1960 You're The Cream In My Coffee - Nat King Cole, 1942 You've Changed - Julie London, 1959 You've Got Your Troubles I've Got Mine - The Fortunes, 1965 Young And Foolish - The Lettermen, 1962 Young And Warm And Wonderful - Tony Bennett, 1958 Young At Heart - Frank Sinatra, 1954 Young Love - Sonny James, 1956 Your Cheatin' Heart - Ray Charles, 1962 Yours (Quireme Mucho) - Jimmy Dorsey, 1941
1985. 1986.
2152.
Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart - Judy Garland, 1938 Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah - James Baskett, 1946
Christmas Bonus
alternate formation: A6alt Am7alt C7alt C alt C#m7alt D alt D9alt E7alt Em6alt F#m alt G7alt
004220 002013 xx2313 032013 xx6650 004235 000230 020130 042000 244225 323003
add9: A9 C9 D9 E9 G9
002200 332030 004230 024100 300203
9th: Bb9
110111
A Certain Smile Words & Music by Sammy Fain & Paul Francis Webster Recorded by Johnny Mathis, 1958 (#14)
D Em7 A7sus4 A certain smile
A7
A9 D a certain face
G
D
Em B+ A7 Em7 A7 D DM7 Can lead an un - sus - pec - ting heart on a mer - ry chase. C#m7-5 A fleeting glance
F#7
C#m7-5 F#7 Bm E9 say so many lovely things;
can
A A7 Bm7-5 E7 Em7 Sud - den - ly you know why my heart sings.
Em7 A7sus4 You love a while
A7
A7sus4
A7sus4 D G and when love goes,
A7
D
DM7 Em B+ Em7 A7 D You try to hide the tears inside with a cheerful pose;
DM7
Am7 D7 F# G B7 But in the hush of night ex - act - ly like Em7 Gm6 A bit - ter - sweet re - frain, F# D Bm Em A7 A7+5 D Comes that certain smile to haunt your heart a - gain.
Last Time: F# D Bm Em A9 Comes that certain smile to haunt your heart
A7 A7+5 a -
D gain.
D7
D7
A Cottage For Sale Words & Music by Larry Conley & Willard Robison Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1957
D F#7 C#m7-5 Our little dream castle with every dream gone B7 Gdim Gm7 Is lonely and silent -- the shades are all drawn, D7 D7/F# G Gm7 And my heart is heavy as I gaze upon E A7 D A cottage for sale.
D F#7 C#m7-5 The lawn we were proud of is waving in hay; B7 Gdim Gm7 Our beautiful garden has withered away. D7 D7/F# G Gm7 Where we planted roses the weeds seem to say, E A7 D "A cottage for sale."
Bridge F#7 B7 Through every single window I see your face E7 Fdim E7 A7 Cdim A7 But when I reach the win - dow there's only empty space
D F#7 C#m7-5 The key's in the mail box, the same as be - fore B7 Gdim Gm7 But no one is waiting for me anymore D7 D7/F# G Gm7 The end of our story is told on the door E A7 D A Cottage For Sale.
*Requested by recent visitor Jaime Sabater
A Day in the Life of a Fool Words & Music by Carl Sigman and Luiz Bonfa, 1959 Recorded by Jack Jones, 1966 (#62)
Am Dm6 A day in the life Am Dm7 A sad and a long
E7-9
G7
Am Dm6 of a fool;
CM7 lonely day.
Dm7 I walk down the avenue
E7
CM7/6
G7
CM7 CM7/6 And hope I'll run into Dm6 The welcome sight of you Bm7-5 E7 Coming my way.
Fdim
Am Dm6 I stop just across
E7
E7
E7
Am from your door;
A7sus4 Gdim Dm Gdim But you're never home anymore.
Dm6
Dm6 So back to my room
E7
Am And there in the gloom E7 I cry
Bm7-5
E7
Dm
Dm6
Am Dm6 Am tears of good-bye.
Dm7 Am7 Til you come back to me, Dm7 Am7 That's the way it will be, Dm7 Em7 Am7 Every day in the life of a fool.
E7
A Daisy a Day Words & Music by Judd Strunk* Recorded by Judd Strunk, 1973 (#14)
C C/B Am He remembers the first time he met her,
Am/G
F Fdim C He remembers the first thing she said F Fm C He remembers the first time he held her,
C/B
D D7 G And the night that she came to his bed. C C/B Am He remembers her sweet way of singing,
Am/G
F Fdim C "Honey, has something gone wrong?" F Fm C He remembers the fun and the teasing,
C/B
C G C And the reason her wrote her this song.
G
Refrain: C C/B Am I'll give you a daisy a day, dear,
Am/G
F Fdim C I'll give you a daisy a day; F Fm C C/B Am I'll love you until the rivers run still C G C And the four winds we know blow away.
-
G
They would walk down the street in the evening, And for years I would see them go by; And their love that was more than the clothes that they wore Could be seen in the gleam of their eyes; As a kid, they would take me for candy, And I loved to go tagging along; We'd hold hands while we walked to the corner, And the old man would sing her this song. Repeat Refrain: Now he walks down the street in the evening, And he stops by the old candy store, And I somehow believe he's believin' He's holding her hand like before; For he feels all her love walkin' with him, And he smiles at the things she might say; Then the old man walks up to the hilltop And gives her a daisy a day. Repeat Refrain:
*Strunk, an occasional guest on the TV show "Laugh In," died in a plane crash in 1981.
A Daisy a Day
A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes Words & Music by Mack David & Jerry Livingston Uncredited, from the Walt Disney movie "Cinderella," 1950
G Cdim G9 G A dream is a wish your heart makes
G B7 C When you're fast asleep;
C/B
E7
Am Fdim Am Am+7 In dreams you will lose your heartaches,
D7 Am7 G And whatever you wish for, you keep.
D+
G Cdim G9 G Have faith in your dreams, and someday
G B7 C Your rainbow will come smiling through;
C/B
Am7 F7 No matter how your heart is grieving,
G Bm7-5 E7 If you keep on believing, 1. G Am7 D9 2. G The dreams that you wish will come true.
Gdim
D7
A Dreamer's Holiday Words & Music by Kim Gannon & Mabel Wayne Recorded by Perry Como & The Fontane Sisters, 1949 (#3) Also recorded by Willie Nelson, 1983
AM7 C#m7(IV) G#7 Climb aboard a butterfly and take off in the breeze, C#7 F#7 Let your worries flutter by and do the things you please, D Dm7 A F#7 In the land where dollar bills are falling off the trees, D Dm6 E7 On a dreamer's hol-i-day.
AM7 C#m7(IV) G#7 Ev'ry day for breakfast, there's a dish of scrambled stars, C#7 F#7 And for luncheon, you'll be munchin' rainbow candy bars; D Dm7(V) Fdim A F#7 You'll be livin' a-la-mode on Jupiter and Mars D E7 D9 - BbM7 - A On a dreamer's hol-i-day.
Bridge: Bm7 E7 A F#m Make it a long vacation;
Bm7 E7 A time there is plenty of.
A7
C#m7 F#7 B7 D D6 E7 You need no res-er-va-tion -- just bring the one you love.
AM7 C#m7(IV) G#7 Help yourself to happiness and sprinkle it with mirth, C#7 F#7 Close your eyes and concentrate and dream for all you're worth; D Dm7(V) Fdim A Fdim(III) F#7 You will feel ter-rif-ic when you get back down to earth D E7 A From a dreamer's holiday.
Repeat Bridge:
Repeat Final Verse: Coda: Bm7-5 Gdim A6 From a dreamer's hol-i-day.
A Fine Romance Words & Music by Dorothy Fields & Jerome Kern Recorded by Fred Astaire, 1936
A7 D Cdim A7 Fdim A fine romance with no kisses, F#m7 Bm7 G G/F# A7/6 A7 A fine romance, my friend, this is; D DM7 D7 G G/F# Cdim A7 We should be like a couple of hot to - ma - toes D6 B7 G#m7 F#7 B7 But you're as cold as yesterday's mashed po-tah-toes. A7 D Cdim A7 Fdim A fine romance, you won't nestle; F#m7 Bm7 G G/F# A7/6 A7 A fine romance, you won't wres - tle. D A7 D7 D9 Am7 B7 You're just as hard to land as the Ile de France! Em7 Fdim F#m7 B7 Em7 A-9 D I haven't got a chance -- this is a fine romance.
A7 D Cdim A7 Fdim A fine romance, my good woman F#m7 Bm7 G G/F# A7/6 A7 My strong, aged-in-the-wood wo - man D6 B7 G#m7 F#7 B7 You're calmer than the seals in the Arctic O - cean D6 B7 G#m7 Gdim F#7 B7 At least they flap their fins to express e - mo - tion A7 D Cdim A7 Fdim A fine romance, with no clinches F#m7 Bm7 G G/F# A7/6 A7 A fine romance with no hitch - es D A7 D7 D9 Am7 B7 You never give the orchids I send a glance; Em7 Fdim F#m7 B7 No, you like cactus plants --
Em7 A-9 D this is a fine romance.
A Foggy Day (In London Town) Words & Music by Ira & George Gershwin Recorded by Fred Astaire, 1937 From the movie "Damsel In Distress" Intro Verse: G Am7 I was a stranger in the city; GM7 G7 Am7 D9 Out of town were the people I knew. G F#7 I had that feeling of self-pity -Bm What to do?
Bm7 What to do?
Bm7-5 What to do?
E7
Am7 Cdim G9 The outlook was de - cid - ed - ly blue; G6 Bm Am6 Am7 E9 But as I walked through the foggy streets alone, Fdim Bn Fdim Am7 D7 G Am7 It turned out to be the luckiest day I've known.
G
Melody: D7 G Fm6 Am7 D9 A foggy day in London town G GM7 Had me
Cdim
Gm7 Gm6 A7/6 A7 D9 low had me down.
GM7 Em6 G9 CM7 Cm6 I viewed the morning with alarm; GM7 E9 A6/9 D9 The British mu - se - um had lost its charm. D7 G Fm6 Am7 d9 How long, I wondered, could this thing last? Cdim G Gm7 Gm6 A7/6 D9 But the age of mir - a - cles hadn't passed, Dm7 G7 C9 A9-5 For sud - den - ly I saw you there -Em Am7-5 G C6 GM7 And through foggy London town C6 Em7 A9 Am7 D7 G - GM7 - D7 - G7 The sun was shin - ing ev' - ry - where.
C7
D7
A Good Man Is Hard To Find Words & Music by Eddie Green Recorded by Brenda Lee, 1967
E7 Cdim E7 A good man is hard to find, Bm7-5 A7 Cdim A7 You always get the other kind. A7/6 D9 Am7 D9 Am7 D7 Just when you think he is your pal, G Am7 D9 Am7 G Edim D7 You look for him and find him fooling 'round some other gal E7 Cdim E7 Then you rave, you even crave, Bm7-5 A7 Cdim A7 To see him laying in his grave. D7 G D Am7 G Cdim E7 So if your man is nice, take my ad - vice -G Am7 G B7 Hug him in the morning, kiss him every night, E7 Bm7-5 Cdim E7 Give him plenty loving, treat him right A A6 Am7 Cdim D9 Am7 D7 Edim G Cause a good man now - a - days is hard to find.
*Suggested by frequent visitor Joe Burke.
A House Is Not A Home Words & Music by Hal David, Burt Bacharach & Tony Esposito Recorded by Dionne Warwick, 1964
AM7 D6 AM7 A chair is still a chair, even when there's no one sitting there; A9 DM7 Fdim F#m7 Em7 But a chair is not a house, and a house is not a home A7-9 DM7 Bm7 When there's no one there to hold you tight, DM7 D6 Bm7 Bm7-5 AM7 And no one there you can kiss good night.
AM7 D6 AM7 A room is still a room, even when there's nothing there but gloom; A9 DM7 Fdim F#m7 Em7 But a room is not a house, and a house is not a home A7-9 DM7 Bm7 When the two of us are far apart, DM7 D6 Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 AM7 And one of us has a brok - en heart.
Bridge: D Now and then I call your name, A Gdim And suddenly your face appears; B9 C#m9 B9 Bm9 Fdim But it's just a crazy game; when it ends, it ends in tears.
AM7 D6 Darling, have a heart - don't let
AM7 one mistake keep us apart.
A9 DM7 Fdim F#m7 Em7 I'm not meant to live alone; turn this house into a home. A7-9 DM7 Bm7 When I climb the stair and turn the key, DM7 D6 Bm Bm7 Oh, please be there, still in
Bm7-5 E7 AM7 love with me.
A Kiss to Build a Dream On Words & Music by Bart Kalmar, Harry Ruby & Oscar Hammerstein II, 1935 Recorded by Louis Armstrong, 1951 First used in the movie "The Strip," also in "Sleepless In Seattle"
C G C Give me a kiss to build a dream on,
And
Edim Cdim G7 Gdim G my im - ag - i - na - tion will thrive upon that kiss;
Gdim G Sweetheart, I ask no more than this, Dm7 G7 C A kiss to build a dream on.
C G C Give me a kiss before you leave me, Edim Cdim G7 Gdim G And my im - ag - i - na - tion will feed my hungry heart Gdim G Leave me one thing before we part Dm7 G7 C Fdim A kiss to build a dream on.
C
Bridge: Am Fm7 Bb7 EbM7 Eb6 When I'm alone with my fancies Fm7 Bb7 EbM7 Eb6 I'll be with you Dm7-5 G7 Cm Cm7 Weav - ing romances, Am7 D7 Dm7 G7 Making believe they are true. C G C Give me your lips for just a moment, Edim Cdim G7 Gdim G And my im - ag - i - na - tion will make that moment live Gdim G Give me what you alone can give Dm7 G7 C A kiss to build a dream on.
Fdim(III) Fdim
C
G
CM7
A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening Words & Music by Harold Adamson & Jimmy McHugh Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1944 (#11) From the Show "Higher and Higher" 1940
A Em7 A7 D F#m Bm7 This is a lovely way
Edim E AM7 D9 AM7 to spend an eve - ning --
A7 Em7 A7 E E7 Edim E AM7 Can't think of anything I'd rath - er do A Em7 A7 D F#m Bm7 This is a lovely way
Edim E AM7 D9 AM7 to spend an eve - ning --
A7 Em7 A7 E7 D9 Can't think of anyone
E7 D9 E D9 E A AM7 as love - ly as you.
A7
Bridge: D Dm6 A F#7 D E7-9 A A casual stroll through a garden, a kiss by a lazy lagoon C#7 Fdim(III) F#m D9 Edim E Catching a breath of moonlight, humming our fav'rite tune
A
Em7 A7 D
F#m
Bm7
Edim
E
AM7
D9
AM7
This is a lovely way to spend an eve - ning A Em7 A7 D9 Bm7 E E7 D9 E A I want to save all my nights and spend them with you
Repeat Bridge:
A Em7 A7 D F#m This is a lovely way
Bm7
Edim E AM7 D9 to spend an eve - ning
AM7
A Em7 A7 D9 Bm7 E E7 D9 E C#7 I want to save all my nights and spend them with you
F#7
E7-9 D9 Bm7 E E7 D9 E7/6 A G/B - A7 - E7/9 - A I want to save all my nights and spend them with you.
A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square Words & Music by Eric Maschwitz & Manning Sherwin Recorded by Nat "King" Cole, 1943, and also by Tony Bennett, 1992
G Em Bm G7 That certain night, the night we met, C B7 Em There was magic abroad in the air;
B+
G D7 G7 Cm There were angels dining at the Ritz G Em Am7 D7 G And a nightingale sang in Berkeley Square.
Em
Am7
I may be right, I may be wrong, But I'm perfectly willing to swear That when you turned and smiled at me G Em Am7 D7 G Em A nightingale sang in Berkeley Square.
Bridge 1: B7 C#m7-5 F#7 The moon that lingered over London town -Bm Gdim C#m7-5 F#7 Poor, puzzled moon, he wore a frown. B7 C#m7-5 F#7 How could he know we two were so in love Bm Gdim Am7 D The whole darn world seemed upside down.
Em6
F#7
D7
The streets of town were paved with stars, It was such a romantic affair. And as we kissed and said "Good-bye," A nightingale sang in Berkeley Square.
How strange it was, how sweet and strange; There was never a dream to compare With that hazy, crazy night we met When a nightingale sang in Berkeley Square.
This heart of mine beat loud and fast, Like a merry go round at the fair; For we were dancing cheek to cheek And a nightingale sang in Berkeley Squre.
Bridge 2: When dawn came stealing up all gold and blue To interrupt our rendezvous, I still remember how you smiled and said, "Was that a dream or was it true?" Our homeward step was just as light As the tap-dancing feet of Astaire, And like an echo, far away, G Em Am7 D7 G A nightingale sang in Berkeley Square.
Em
Coda: Am7 D7 Dm6 I know 'cause I was there C
E7
C/B Cm D7 G Em That night in Berkeley Square.
Cm
Cm7-5
G
A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
A Song For You Words & Music by Leon Russell Recorded by The Carpenters, 1972
E7sus4 AM7 C#7 I've been so many places in my life and time, F#m7 C#m7-5 Cdim B7 I've sung a lot of songs, I've made some bad rhyme, D Cdim AM7/9 AM7 I've acted out my life in sta - ges D Bm7-5 F#m7 With ten thousand people watching -D9 Dm6 AM7 F#m7 B7 E7sus4 A But we're alone now and I'm singin' this song for you.
E7sus4 AM7 C#7 I know your image of me is what I hope to be; F#m7 C#m7-5 Cdim B7 I've treated you unkindly but baby can't you see D Cdim AM7/9 AM7 There's no one more important to me? D Bm7-5 F#m7 Baby can't you please see through me, D9 Dm6 AM7 F#m7 B7 E7sus4 A 'Cause we're alone now and I'm singin' this song for you.
Bridge: F#m C#7 You taught me precious secrets A7 D9 Dm6 Of the truth, withholdin' nothin',
Bm7-5
E7/6 Cdim A G#7 You came out in front and I was hiding; F#m C#7 But now I'm so much better, D B7 And if my words don't come together, D9 C#m7-5 F#7 Bm7 Bm7-5 E7sus4 E Listen to the melody 'cause my love's in there, hi - ding.
E7sus4 AM7 C#7 I love you in a place where there's no space or time; F#m7 C#m7-5 Cdim B7 I love you for my life, you are a friend of mine, D Cdim AM7/9 AM7 D Bm7-5 F#m7 And when my life is o - ver, remember when we were together -D9
Dm6 AM7 F#m7 B7 E7sus4 A We were alone and I was singin' this song for you.
*Andy Williams scored a minor (#82) hit with this in 1971, but to me the song is so prototypically The Carpenters in my mind that I'm going with an attribution from the heart rather than the head. A Song For You
A Beautiful Friendship Words & Music by Stanley Styne & Donald Kahn Recorded by Susannah McCorkle, 1991
C C/B C7 C7/G FM7 Bm7-5 Fdim This is the end of a beautiful friend - ship -C C/B A7 Fdim A7 Dm7 It end - ed a mo - ment a - go.
Dm7/G
G7
G7+5
C C/B C7 C7/G FM7 Bb7 A7 This is the end of a beautiful friend - ship; D9 Am7 D7 Am7 Dm7 I know, for your eyes tell me so.
G7
A AM7 A7 A7/6 FM7 Fm7 Bb7 We were al - ways like sister and broth - er Em B+ A7 D9 Am7 G#7 G7 Un - til to - night, when we looked at each oth - er. C C/B C7 C7/G FM7 Bm7-5 A7 That was the end of a beautiful friend - ship,
First Time: Dm Dm+7 Dm7 G6 Fdim C Gdim But just the be - gin - ning of love.
Dm7
Last Time: Dm Dm+7 Dm7 G6 Fdim C Fdim But just the be - gin - ning of love.
C
Fdim
A Stranger In Town Words & Music by Mel Torme Recorded by Mel Torme, 1954 (Released 1992)*
A A9 A A9 A AM7 A7 Just ar - rived on the sev - en - ten, D6 Dalt Dmalt Dm6 Bm7-5 Thought I'd see the old gang a - gain, A A9 A C#m7 C#m7-5 F#7 But you know how they come and go -D6 F7 E7 D E7 I'm just a strang - er in town.
A A9 A A9 A AM7 A7 Ev'- ry - where, ev'- ry - one I see D6 Dalt Dmalt Dm6 Seems to won - der who I can be;
Bm7-5
A A9 A C#m7 C#m7-5 F#7 And I swear, no one seems to care D9 Fdim About a strang - er
A in town.
Bridge 1: AM7 C#m7 G#7 A7 F#7 I saw a cottage on a lonely old street, C#m7 C#m7-5 F#7 The weeds have grown 'round the gate; AM7 C#m7 G#7 A7 F#7 Somehow I felt that you would wait here, my sweet; D6 Bm7-5 E7 But it looks like I'm too late.
A A9 A A9 A AM7 A7 Guess I'll leave on the twelve - oh - two, D6 Dalt Dmalt Dm6 Can't be - lieve that there's no more you;
Bm7-5
A A9 A AM7/9 C#m7-5 F#7 Is there noth - ing for me? Will I al - ways be D9 D6 E7 E7/6 A A stranger in my own home town.
Bridge 2: AM7 C#m7 G#7 A7 F#7 I asked around by no one knew you by name; C#m7 C#m7-5 F#7 I wonder where you are now? AM7 C#m7 G#7 A7 F#7 I always hoped that things would be just the same, D6 Bm7-5 E7 And that you'd wait for me somehow.
A A9 A A9 A AM7 A7 Guess I'll leave on the twelve - oh - two D6 Dalt Dmalt Dm6 Now that you have found some - one new;
Bm7-5
A A9 A AM7/9 C#m7-5 F#7 Is there noth - ing for me? Will I al - ways be D9 D6 E7 C#m7-5 F#7 A strang - er in my own home town?
Coda: D6 Bm7-5 AM7 F#7 It hurts to be a - lone with no one of your own D6 Bm7-5 E7/6 Fdim AM7 When you're a strang - er in your own home town.
*Odd attribution, eh? Torme recorded this live in a nightclub performance in 1954, but the track was never released until 1992 - even though other performers did record it in the interim. My thanks to Don H., a piano bar protege, for doing the song and bringing it to my attention, then loaning me the CD from which I could transcribe.
A String of Pearls Words & Music by Eddie De Lange & Jerry Gray Recorded by Glenn Miller, 1942 (#1)
A AM7 A7 A6 A+5 A Ba - by, here's a five and dime, A+5 A6 A7 AM7 A AM7 Ba - by, now's a - bout the time A7 A6 A+5 A B9 E7 A F#m C#7 For a string of pearls a - la Wool - worth.
E7-5
E7
A9
A9+5
D DM7 D7 D6 D+5 D Ev' - ry pearl's a star a - bove, D+5 D6 D7 DM7 D DM7 Wrapped in dreams, and filled with love -D7 D6 D+5 E7 A7 D D6 E7 That old string of pearls a - la Wool - worth.
A AM7 A7 A6 A+5 A Til that hap - py day in Spring A+5 A6 A7 AM7 A AM7 When you buy the wed - ding ring, A7 A6 A+5 A B9 E7 D9 A Bm9 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 Please, a string of pearls a - la Wool - worth.
A AM7 A7 A6 A+5 A Ba - by you made quite a start, A+5 A6 A7 AM7 A AM7 Found the way right to my heart
With a string of pearls a - la Wool - worth.
D DM7 D7 D6 D+5 D Wait til the stars peek - a - boo, D+5 D6 D7 DM7 D DM7 I've got some - thing just for you -D7 D6 D+5 E7 A7 D B7 G It's a string of pearls a - la Wool - worth.
E7
A AM7 A7 A6 A+5 A I found a love so sub - lime, A+5 A6 A7 AM7 A AM7 Right in that old five and dime A7 A6 A+5 A B9 E7 D9 A With a string of pearls a - la Wool - worth.
This song is seldom heard on the radio anymore in any form other than the classic Glenn Miller instrumental -- and it probably translates to solo accoustic guitar more poorly than most. But pure and simple, it simply is too great a classic not to be included here.
A String of Pearls
A You're Adorable (The Alphabet Song) Words & Music by Buddy Kaye, Fred Wise & Sid Lippman Recorded by Perry Como with the Fontane Sisters, 1949 (#1)
D7 G G6 G D7 Am7 D7 G When John - ny Jones was ser - e - na - ding Mar - y Am A9 Am Am+7 AM7sus4 Am D7 He sure could quote a lot of po - e - try G E7 D Cdim But he'd much rath - er tell 'er what he learned in his spel - ler G G/F# A Edim D When they both at - ten - ded P - S thir - ty - three.
G B7 E7 Edim E7 A you're a - dor - a - ble, B you're so beau - ti - ful A7 Em7 Cdim A7 C you're a cu - tie full of charms C Cm7 Bm7 E7 D you're a dar - ling and E you're ex - ci - ting and Am7 D7 G F you're a feath - er in my arms G B7 E7 Edim E7 G you look good to me H you're so heav - en - ly A7 Em7 Cdim A7 I you're the one I i - do - lize C Cm7 Bm7 E7 J we're like Jack and Jill K you're so kis - sa - ble Am7 D7 G L is the love light in your eyes Am7 Edim G Em Am7 D9 Am7 G M, N, O, P -- I could go on all day Am7 Edim G Em A7 Gdim D Am7 D9 Q, R, S, T - al - pha - bet - ic - 'ly spea - king, you're O - K G B7 E7 Edim E7 U made my life com - plete, V means you're ver - y sweet A7 Em7 Cdim Doub - le - U, X, Y,
A7 Z
Am7 Cdim G Fdim E7 It's fun to wan - der through the al - pha - bet with you Am7 Em7 Am7 Edim D Cdim G To tell you what you mean to me.
A You're Adorable (The Alphabet Song)
A Summer Place Words & Music by Max Steiner Recorded by Percy Faith, 1960 (#1 for 9 weeks); also by the Lettermen, 1965 (#16)
G Em There's
Am7
D G a summer place
Em
Am7
D G Am7 D G Am7 Where it may rain or storm, yet I'm safe and warm D G Em For within
Am7
D G Em that summer place
Am7
D G Am7 Your arms reach out to me, D G Am7 D G Em And my heart is free from all cares
Am7
D G for it knows
Em
Am7
Bridge:
D
G D Em Bm There are no gloomy skies when seen through the eyes Em Am7 D7 Of those who are blessed with love.
G And the sweet secret of
Em Am7
D G Em a summer place
Am7
D G Am7 D G Am7 Is that it's anywhere when two people share D G Em Am7 D G Em Am7 D G (KEY CHANGE) G7 All their hopes, all their dreams, all their love.
C Am F There's
G7 C Am7 a summer place
F
G7 C Am7 F where it may rain or storm,
G7 C Am7 F G7 C Am7 Yet I'm safe and warm in your arms,
G7 C Am7 In your arms,
F
G7
C F in your arms.
F
C
A Taste of Honey Words & Music by Ric Marlow & Bobby Scott Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1964 (#94) Also recorded by Herb Alpert & The Tiajuana Brass, 1965 (#7) (Grammy winner 1965, best record)
Am Am+7 Am7 D6 Winds may blow o'er the icy sea; Am Am+7 Am7 D6 I'll take with me the warmth of theeAm F Em7 Am Dm6 A taste of honey, a taste much sweeter than wine.
Am
Am Am+7 Am7 D6 I'll leave behind my heart to wear, Am Am+7 Am7 D6 And may it e'er remind you of Am F Em7 Am A taste of honey, a taste much sweeter than wine.
Dm6
Am
Dm6
Am
Bridge: Am7 D6 Am7 D6 I will return, I'll return, F Em7 Am I'll come back for the honey and you.
Dm6
Am
Am Am+7 Am7 D6 He ne'er came back to his love so fair, Am Am+7 Am7 D6 And so she died dreaming of his kissAm F Em7 Am A taste of honey, a taste more bitter than wine.
Am7 D6 Am7 D6 I will return, I'll return, F Em7 Am I'll come back for the honey and you.
Dm6
Am
Coda: F Em7 E7-9 Am I'll come back for the honey and you.
Dm6
Am
A Time For Us Words & Music by Larry Kusic, Eddie Snyder & Nino Rota 1968 Recorded by Johnny Mathis, 1978
Em B7 Em G Em F A time for us, someday there'll be Em Dm C Am7alt Dm Am Dm Am Dm Bm7-5 Am When chains are torn by cour - age born of a love that's free, Em B7 Em G Em F A time when dreams so long de - nied Dm Em Am G F Em Am G F Em Am Can flour - ish as we un - veil the love we now must hide.
Bridge: C G Dm Am A time for us at last to see Bb F Em Am A life worth while for you and me.
Em B7 Em G Em F And with our love through tears and thorns Em Dm C Am7alt Dm Am Dm Am Dm Bm7-5 Am We will en - dure as we pass sure - ly through the storm. Em B7 Em G Em F A time for us, someday there'll be Dm Em Am G F Rm Am G F Em Am A new world, a world of shin - ing hope for you and me. If you're as sharp-eyed as my lyrics pal, you may have noticed what he did: the second line of the final verse is not as Mathis recorded it. He sang the line "We will endure as we pass surely through ev'ry storm." It's probably just me, but that feels a syllable too long to fit the phrase musically, so I sing it as you see it above -- because this is a lyric that ought not to be rushed to be savored fully.
A Very Precious Love Words & Music by Sammy Fain & Paul Francis Webster Recorded by Doris Day, 1958 From the movie "Marjorie Morningstar"
E A E7 A D9 Fdim A A very precious love is what you are to me, D9 Bm7-5 C#m7-5 F#7 Gdim Bm A stairway to a star, a night in Shangri La of ecs - tasy. D9 E7 Cdim A D9 Bm7-5 E7 F#7 Lan - terns of gold, lan - terns of blue B7 Cdim E B7 E Twinkle in the shadows while I dance with you.
E A E7 A D9 Fdim A An echo in the wind across the summer lake D9 Bm7-5 C#m7-5 F#7 Is saying you should know that lanterns lose their glow Gdim Bm And hearts can break. C#7 F#7 D Cdim Bm7-5 So hold me close, my Darling, then kiss me ten - der - ly, D9 Bm7-5 A D9 Edim E7 E7/6 A And give your precious love, your very precious love to me.
A Summer Song Words & Music by Metcalfe/Noble/Chad Stuart (Attributed elsewhere to Waldo Sale & Roy Webb) Recorded by Chad & Jeremy, 1964 (#7)
G Em C D7 G Em C Trees . . . swayin' in the summer breeze, D D7 G Em showin' off their silver leaves
G Em C Soft . . .
C
D7 G as we walk by.
D7 G Em kisses on a summer's day,
D D7 G Em C Laughin' all our cares away,
C
D7 G just you and I.
G Em C D7 G Em C Sweet . . . sleepy warmth of summer nights, D D7 G Em C D7 G Em Gazing at the distant lights in the starry sky.
F
C
G
F
C
Bridge: C
D G Em They say that all good things must end someday,
C D Em Autumn leaves must fall. G Em But don't you know that it hurts me so Am D D7 To say good-bye to you; Em
D Em D Wish you didn't have to go, no - no - no - no.
G Em C D D7 G Em C When the rain . . . beats against my window pane, D D7 G Em C D7 G Em I'll think of summer days again, and dream of you.
Repeat Bridge:
G Em C D D7 G Em When the rain . . . beats against my window pane, D D7 G Em C I'll think of summer days again, D7 G Em And dream of you.
C
D
E
C
D7 G Em and dream of you,
C
G
A Walk in the Black Forest* Words & Music by Kal Mann & Horst Jankowsky Recorded by Horst Jankowski, 1965 (#12) Vocal recorded by Salena Jones, 1966
A D9 Bm7-5 A The trees join hands and say, "Hello," Fdim A D9 Cdim A And suddenly ev'rywhere we go Edim D9 The sun
Bm7-5 E7 Cm7-5 E7 Fdim A F#m beams through in fun.
D9
E7
Fdim A D9 Bm7-5 A The leaves form patterns like a heart Fdim A D9 Cdim A And whisper forever "Never part." Edim D9 Bm7-5 E7 Cm7-5 E7 Fdim A Be true, 'cause I love you.
C#7
Bridge: A9 Am A9 Am Bm7-5 Am7 Cdim Am E7 Shadows write words of love a - cross our path; F#7 Gdim F#7 Birds sing, C#7 Gdim D9 Bm7-5 E Cdim E D9 A E7 "How luck - y those whose love just grows to - geth - er."
A D9 Bm7-5 A Blades of grass stand on and on Fdim A D9 Cdim A And chatter together in a calm C#m7-5 D9 Bm7-5 E7 Cm7-5 E7 Fdim F#7 That's green and so ser - ene, Edim E7 D9 E7 D9 Bm7-5 E7/6 A A mem - 'ry of our walk of love.
A D9 Bm7-5 A In a dream, a stream goes by Fdim A D9 Cdim A Re - flec - ting a message from the sky Edim D9 Bm7-5 E7 Cm7-5 A - bove
E7
Fdim A
F#m
D9
E7
Fdim A D9 Bm7-5 A And here and there we look around Fdim A D9 Cdim A To see other lovers who have found Edim D9 Bm7-5 E7 Cm7-5 E7 Fdim Their way.
A
C#7
Bridge 2: A9 Am A9 Am Bm7-5 Am7 Cdim Am E7 Crick - ets tap out their sym - pho - ny in code; F#7 Gdim F#7 Rab - bits C#7 Gdim D9 Bm7-5 E Cdim E D9 A E7 Run hel - ter skel - ter find - ing shel - ter here.
A D9 Bm7-5 A And flowers swaying in the breeze Fdim A D9 Cdim A Look up to the branches of the trees C#m7-5 D9 Bm7-5 E7 Cm7-5 E7 Fdim F#7 And sing as birds take wing -Edim E7 D9 E Edim E7 D9 Bm7-5 E7/6 A All this is true 'cause I love you.
*Originally titled "Schwarzwaldenfahrt," this song has also been recorded as "I Walk With You." Dual attribution on performer is more than appropriate here, as is dual attribution of the title. Jankowski's instrumental version even now is certainly the best-remembered of the two; but Jones' version, though much less well-known, is one of the few I've found that actually includes a vocal. Officially, this melody has two titles (both shown above in the title area) because only the version named "I Walk With You" actually has lyrics. A Walk in the Black Forest
A Wink and a Smile Words & Music by Marc Shaiman & Ramsey McLean Recorded by Harry Connick, Jr., 1993 in the movie "Sleepless In Seattle"
E7 A6 A Dm Dm+7 I remember the days of just keeping time A AM7 F# F#7 D Of hanging around in sleepy towns forever, Bm7-5 Cdim A Back roads emp - ty for miles.
Edim
Fdim - Bm7-5 - E7
Bm7-5
E7
A6 A Dm Dm+7 Well, you can't have a dream and cut it to fit; A AM7 F# F#7 D But when I saw you, I knew -- we'd go together E7/9 E7 E7/6 A D9 Like a wink and a smile.
Fdim E7
A7
Bridge 1: D9 Bm7 A A7 Leave your old Jalopy
D9 Bm7 A by the railroad track
F#m F#m+7 F#m7 Cdim B7 F7 E7 We'll get a hip double dip tip-toppy two-seat Pon - ti - ac.
A6 A Dm Dm+7 So you can rev her up -- don't go slow A AM7 F# It's only green lights and alrights F#7 D Fdim E7 E7/9 E7 E7/6 A Let's go together with a wink and a smile
(Instrumental interlude: first two lines of verse)
Bm7-5 Cdim A Give me a wink and a smile.
Edim
Bm7-5
E7
(Instrumental interlude: first two lines of verse)
F#7 D Fdim E7 E7/9 We go together like a wink
E7 E7/6 A D9 and a smile.
A7
Bridge 2: D9 Bm7 A A7 D9 Bm7 A Now my heart hears music -- such a simple song F#m F#m+7 F#m7 Cdim B7 F7 E7 Sing it again, the notes never end; this is where I belong.
A6 A Dm Dm+7 Just the song in your voice, the light in your eyes A AM7 F# F#7 We're so far away from yesterday, D Together
Fdim E7
Bm7-5 A AM7 with a wink and a smile,
C#m7-5
F#7
D DM7 E7 E7/9 E7 E7/6 A We go together like a wink and a smile.
*Performance note: The recorded version puts a key change (up one-half step) at the beginning of the final verse. By far the newest song in my collection here, I was absolutely sure that the song was a 40's revival, as were so many others from Sleepless In Seattle. It wasn't -- but writers Marc Shaiman and Ramsey McLean could hardly have paid greater homage to the music of the era than what they achieved with this song.
A Wink and a Smile
A Wonderful Time Up There Words & Music by Lee Roy Abernathy (1947?) modernized by Jeanine Walker Recorded by Pat Boone, 1958 (#4 -- on charts for 19 weeks)
Chorus: G G7 Well, now, everybody's gonna have religion and glory, C Am Everybody's gonna be a-singin' that story, G D Everybody's gonna have a wonderful time up there, D7 Oh, glory hallelujah! G G7 Brother, there's a reckonin' a-comin' in the mornin' -C Am Better get ready 'cause I'm givin' you the warnin', G D7 G Everybody's gonna have a wonderful time up there.
G Now listen, everybody, 'cause I'm talkin' to you; D The Lord is the only one to carry you through. G You better get ready, 'cause I'm tellin' you why, G D G The Lord is a-comin' from His throne on high. G Goin' down the valley, goin' one by one, D We're gonna be rewarded for the things we've done; G How ya gonna feel about the things you'll say D D7 G On that judgment day?
Repeat Chorus:
C
G
Now you get your Holy Bible, in the back of the book, The book of Revelations is the place you look. If you understand it, and you can if you try, The Lord is a-comin' from His throne on high. A-readin' in the Bible all the things He said, He said He's comin' back again to raise the dead. Are you gonna be among the chosen few? Will you make it through? Chorus: (sing twice)
A Wonderful Time Up There
A Blossom Fell Words & Music by Howard Barnes, Harold Cornelius & Dominic John Recorded by Nat "King" Cole, 1955
A7 D6 Cdim Em7 A blossom fell from off a tree;
A7
Em7 A7 A7+5 D It settled softly on the lips you turned to me. D9 Fdim Em7 The gypsies say, and I know why,
A7
Em7 A7 A7+ D6 A falling blossom only touches lips that lie.
A7+ 5 D6 Cdim Em7 A blossom fell, and very soon
Cdim
A7
Em7 A7 G/B A7 A7+5 D DM7 I saw you kissing someone new beneath the moon. D7+5 G Gm I thought you loved me;
A7
D7
Gdim D you said you loved me,
Em7 A7 Fdim D We planned together to dream forever, D7+5 Em7 G/B Gdim D The dream has ended, for true love died
Fdim
Em7 Cdim G/B A7 D The night a blossom fell and touched two lips that lied.
A White Sport Coat (And a Pink Carnation) Words & Music by Marty Robbins Recorded by Marty Robbins, 1957 (#2)
D A white sport coat,
Em A and a pink carnation
A D I'm all dressed up for the dance
A
D Em A A white sports coat, and a pink carnation A D I'm all alone in romance.
G
A G# G
A G# G
D
Bridge: A Once you told me long ago, D To the prom with me you'd go E7 Now you've changed your mind it seems, A Someone else will hold my dreams
D Em A A G# G A white sport coat, and a pink carnation A D And in a blue, blue mood.
G
Repeat Bridge:
Repeat Last Verse:
Coda: G A D G I'm in a blue, blue mood.
D
D
Aba Daba Honeymoon Words & Music by Arthur Fields & Walter Donovan Recorded by Debbie Reynolds, 1951 (#3) From the 1950 movie "Two Weeks In Love
A Fdim A6 Fdim A Fdim A6 "Ab-a dab-a dab-a dab-a dab-a dab-a dab," Fdim A6 Cdim A6 Said the chimpie to the monk; A Fdim A6 Fdim A Fdim A6 "Bab-a dab-a dab-a dab-a dab-a dab-a dab," Fdim D9 Bm7 Said the monkey to the chimp. E7/9 Cdim E7/9 E7 All night long they'd chatter away, A6 Cdim A6 All day long they were happy and gay, B7 Cdim B7 Fdim E7 Bm7-5 E7 Swinging and singing in their honky tonky way. A Fdim A6 Fdim A Fdim A6 "Ab-a dab-a dab-a dab-a dab-a dab-a dab," Fdim A6 Cdim A6 Means "monk, I love but you." C#7 Fdim(III) "Bab-a dab-a dab"
C#7 Fdim(III) in mon - key talk
F#m F#m7 Means "Chimp, I love you too." D Cdim Then the big baboon one night in June A C#7 F#7 He married them and very soon B7 E7 A They went upon their ab-a dab-a honey moon, B7 E7 A Cdim They went upon their ab-a dab-a honey moon,
C#7
A6
F7
After The Ball Words & Music by Charles Harris Recorded by Kathryn Grayson as "Magnolia Hawks," 1951*
G C G D7 After the ball is o - ver, G G/B Edim D7 After the break of day, Am Fdim Am After the dancers' leav - ing, D9 D7 G After the stars are gone,
D7
G C G G/F# Many a heart is ach - ing;
Bm7-5
E7 A7 If you could read them all, D7 Fdim G E7 Many the hopes have van - ished A7 D7 G Af - ter the ball.
*The attribution to Grayson here is actually somewhat arbitrary -- it is cited because it is among the more recent versions of "Show Boat" (in which this has always been included, although it was written near 40 years before the 1929 original version of that show.)
A World Without Love Words & Music by John Lennon & Paul McCartney Recorded by Peter & Gordon, 1964 (#1)
C E7 Am7 G/B Am7 Please lock me away and don't allow the day G7 C Dm7 G7 C Dm7 C Here inside where I hide with my lone - li - ness. Dm F I don't care what they say, Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 C Am7 I won't stay in a world without love.
G#7
G7
C E7 Am7 G/B Am7 Birds sing out of tune, and rain clouds hide the moon; G7 C Dm7 I'm okay, here I'll stay
G7 C Dm7 C with my lone - li - ness.
Dm F I don't care what they say, Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 C Am7 I won't stay in a world without love.
G#7
G7
Bridge: Dm7 C So I wait, and in a while, I will see my true love smile; Fm7 She may come, I know not when; Dm7 G#7 G7 C When she does, I'll know; so baby until then...
C/B E7 Am7 G/B Am7 Lock me away and don't allow the day G7 C Dm7 C Dm7 C Here inside where I hide with my lone - li - ness. Dm F I don't care what they say, Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 Dm7 C I won't stay in a world without love.
G#7
G7
Dm7 F I don't care what they say, Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 Dm7 C I won't stay in a world without love.
Dm
G7
C
About A Quarter To Nine Words & Music by Al Dubin & Harry Warren Recorded by Al Jolson, 1947
Intro Verse: Em B7 Em Am7 B7 Em B7 Cdim Em Life be - gins when some - bod - y's eyes look in - to your own. Em B7 Em Am7 Cdim G A7 D7 Life be - gins when you've got your gal all a - lone. B7 Am7 Em F#7 B7 From morn - ing un - til twi - light, I don't know I'm a - live; Em B7 Am Am7 B7 Em B7 Em But I know love be - gins at eight for - ty - five.
Cdim G Am7 G The stars Gdim D7 Am7 D7 This eve - ning
Cdim Am7 D7 Am7 are gon - na twin - kle and shine, Am7 G D9 G Am7 a - bout a quar - ter to nine.
D7
G
D7 Am7 Cdim G Am7 G Cdim Am7 D7 Am7 My lov - in' arms are gon - na' ten - der - ly twine Gdim D7 Am7 D7 Am7 G D9 G Am7 A - round you a - round a quar - ter to nine.
G
Bridge: B7 E C#m F#m B7 I know I won't be late 'cause at half past eight E C#m B7 I'm gon - na hur - ry there. Bm Gdim F#7 I'll be wait - ing where the lane be - gins, B7 Cdim Am7 D7 Wait - ing for her on nee - dles and pins.
D7 Am7 Cdim G Am7 G And then the world Gdim D7 Am7 D7 This eve - ning
Cdim Am7 D7 Am7 is gon - na be mine
D7
Am7 G D9 G Am7 a - bout a quar - ter to nine.
G
D7
Suggested by a recent visitor. Jolson was resurrecting an "oldie" when he recorded this in the 1947 movie "Go Into Your Dance" (which he made with his wife, Ruby Keeler.) This song had reached the top ten three times in 1935. Victor Young and Ozzie Nelson (yes, that Ozzie Nelson) both had number three hits with it, and Johnny Green's version reached number five. Dean Martin recorded it in 1952, and Bobby Darin also did a take in 1966 (unreleased in the US.) This chart owes elements to both, but neither of them included the intro verse, so Jolson gets the credit here.
About A Quarter To Nine
Ac-Cent-Tu-Ate the Positive Words & Music by Harold Arlen & Johnny Mercer Recorded by Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters, 1945 (#2)
A G A D G D G D You've got to ac - cen - tu - ate the positive, A7 G7 A7 G A7 E - lim - in - ate the negative, D G And latch on
D
G D to the af - fir - ma - tive,
A7 G A7 D Don't mess with Mister In-Between.
A G A D G You've got to spread joy
D
G D up to the max - i - mum
A7 G A7 G A7 Bring gloom down to the min - i - mum D G D G D Have faith or pan - de - mo - ni - um's A7 G A7 D Li'ble to walk upon the scene.
Bridge: Gdim D Gdim D7 To il - lus - trate my last re - mark Gdim A7 G Edim G D Jonah in the whale, Noah in the ark. Gdim D Edim B7 E7 What did they do just when ev' - ry - thing looked so dark?
A7 G A7 D G D G D Man, they said "We'd bet - ter ac - cen - tu - ate the positive A7 G A7 G A7 "E - lim - in - ate the negative D G "And latch on
D
G D to the affirmative --
A7 G A7 D Edim B7 Don't mess with Mister In-Between, no, no, A7 G A7 D Don't mess with Mister In-Between."
Here's a bit of backstory I picked up recently from lyrics guru Ron Hontz: Johnny Mercer grew up in Savannah, GA and, as a youth, would often visit black churches to hear the sermons as well as to listen to the music. He took great pleasure in listening to one Daddy Grace, Savannah's premier evangelist, who nce preached a sermon called "Accentuate the Positive." That sermon stayed with Johnny into his adulthood. He was riding in a car with composer Howard Arlen when Arlen began whistling what Johnny called 'an offbeat little rhythm tune' and the sermon sprang to mind. By the time they reached work at Paramount, Johnny said, the song had just about written itself. Johnny honored Daddy Grace by including in the lyrics "listen while I preach some" and "Jonah in the whale, Noah in the ark." --From "America's Songs: The Stories Behind the Songs Of Broadway, Hollywood, and Tin Pan Alley" by Philip Furia and Michael Lasser.
Ac-Cent-Tu-Ate the Positive
Across the Alley From the Alamo Words & Music by Joe Greene
Recorded by The Mills Brothers, 1947 (#7)
G D Am7 D9 G Across the alley from the Al - a - mo Cdim G G/F# Em Cdim Am7 D9 G Lived a pin - to pony and a Nav - a - jo D Am7 D9 Cdim D Am7 D7 Who sang a sort of In - di - an "Hi - de - ho" C C/B Cdim D7 G To the peo - ple pas - sin' by.
D7
G D Am7 D9 G The pinto spent his time a - swish - in' flies Cdim G G/F# Em Cdim Am7 D9 G And the Nav - a - jo watched the la - zy skies D Am7 D9 Cdim D Am7 D7 And very rarely did they ever rest their eyes C C/B Cdim D7 G On the peo - ple pas - sin' by.
Bridge 1: C C/B Am7 Am7/G G G/F# One day, they went a walk - in'
Em7
Em6 C C/B Am7 Am7/G G Am7 A - long the rail - road track;
G
G/F# Em B+ Em7 Em6 They were swish - in' not a - look - in' -Bm7-5 A7 Cdim D7 Toot! Toot! -- they never came back.
G D Am7 D9 G Oh, across the alley from the Al - a - mo Cdim G G/F# Em Cdim Am7 D9 G When the summer sun decides to set - tle low D Am7 D9 Cdim D Am7 D7 A fly sings an In - di - an "Hi - de - ho" C C/B Cdim D7 G To the peo - ple pass - ing by.
D7
G D Am7 D9 G Across the alley from the Al - a - mo Cdim G G/F# Em Cdim Am7 D9 G Lived a pin - to pony and a Nav - a - jo D Am7 D9 Cdim D Am7 D7 Who used to bake fri - jo - les in corn - meal dough C C/B Cdim D7 G For the peo - ple pass - ing by.
G D Am7 D9 G They thought that they would make some ea - sy bucks Cdim G G/F# Em Cdim Am7 D9 G By washin' their fri - jo - les in Duz and Lux, D Am7 D9 Cdim D Am7 D7 A pair of very con - sci - en - tious clucks C C/B Cdim D7 G To the peo - ple pass - in' by.
Bridge 2: C C/B Am7 Am7/G G G/F# Then they took this cheap va - ca - tion, Em6 C C/B Am7 Am7/G G Am7 Their shoes were pol - ished bright;
Em7
G
G/F# Em B+ Em7 Em6 No, they never heard the whistle-Bm7-5 Cdim D7 Toot! Toot! they're clear out of sight
G D Am7 D9 G Oh, across the alley from the Al - a - mo, Cdim G G/F# Em Cdim Am7 D9 G When the starlight beams its ten - der glow, D Am7 D9 Cdim D Am7 D7 The beams go to sleep and then there ain't no dough C C/B Cdim D7 G For the peo - ple pass - in' by.
Across the Alley From the Alamo
Bridge 3: C C/B Am7 Am7/G G G/F# One day, they went a walkin'
Em7
Em6 C C/B Am7 Am7/G G Am7 A - long the rail - road track;
G
G/F# Em B+ Em7 They were swishin' not a-lookin'--
Em6
Bm7-5 A7 Cdim D7 Toot! Toot!, they never came back.
G D Am7 D9 G Oh, across the alley from the Al - a - mo Cdim G G/F# Em Cdim Am7 D9 G When the summer sun decides to set - tle low D Am7 D9 Cdim D Am7 D7 A fly sings an In - di - an "Hi - de - ho" C C/B Cdim D7 G Am7 To the peo - ple pass - in' by.
G
Coda: G/F# Am Am+7 Across the alley
D7
Am7 Cdim G from the Al - a - mo.
Suggested by recent visitor Fred G. Arellano -- thanks!
Across the Alley From the Alamo
Again Words & Music by Dorcas Cochran & Lionel Newman Recorded by Doris Day, 1949 (#2)*
D7 G G/B Em Am7 D9 Am7 G Again, this couldn't happen a - gain Am7 D9 Am7 G6 This is that once in a lifetime Am7 D7/9 Cm7-5 G This is the thrill di - vine
Bm7
Edim
G/B
Em
Am7
D7
D7+5 G G/B Em Am7 D9 Am7 G What's more, this never happened be - fore Am7 D9 Am7 G6 Though I have prayed for a lifetime
Bm7
Edim
Am7 C#m7-5 G B7 Am7 (Cdim?) That such as you would suddenly be mine
Bridge: CM7 CM7/6 Cm7-5 D7 G B7 Dm7 Mine to hold as I'm holding you now, and yet never so near;
G7
CM7 CM7/6 Cm7-5 D7 Am7 Am7alt Mine to have when the now and the here disappear. D9 Am7 D+ What matters, dear, for
G G/B Em Am7 D9 Am7 G When this doesn't happen a - gain, Am7 D9 Am7 G6 We'll have this mo - ment forever,
Bm7
Edim
Am7 D9 Cdim D7 G But never, never a - gain.
This song was covered by numerous artists in 1949, and six other competing versions reached the charts: Gordon Jenkins #2); Mel Torme (#3); Vic Damone (#6); Tommy Dorsey (#6); Art Moony (#7); and Vera Lynn (#23).
After the Lovin' Words & Music by Alan Bertstein & Richard Zigler Recorded by Englebert Humperdink, 1976 (#8
G7 C C/B Am7 Am7/G So I sing you to sleep af - ter the lov - in' Dm Dm+7 Dm7 With a song I just wrote yesterday,
Dm6
Dm Dm+7 And I hope you can hear G G7+ C What the words and the music have to say. G7 C C/B Am7 Am7/G It's so hard to explain all the things that I'm feel - in' -Dm Dm+7 Dm7 Face to face, I just seem to go dry,
Dm6
Dm Dm+7 But I love you so much G G7 C That the sound of your voice can make me high.
C7
Bridge: F C F G C Thanks for takin' me on a one-way trip to the sun, Am Am+7 Am7 And thanks for turnin' me
Am6
Dm7 G7 into a someone.
G7 C C/B Am7 Am7/G So I sing you to sleep after the lovin', Dm Dm+7 Dm7 And I brush back the hair from your eyes,
Dm6
Dm Dm+7 G G7 E7 And the love on your face is so real that it makes me want to cry. F F7 E E7 Am And I know that my song isn't saying anything new, F G F G C Oh, but after the lovin', I'm still in love with you.
Cdim
D D6 D D6 So I sing you to sleep after the lovin', Bm Bm7 And I brush back the hair from your eyes, A7 F#7 And the love on your face is so real that it makes me want to cry. G Gm F#7 Bm And I know that my song isn't saying anything new, G A G A7 D Oh, but after the lovin', I'm still in love with you.
After the Lovin'
After You've Gone Words & Music by Henry Creamer & Turner Layton Recorded by Judy Garland, 1942, in "For Me And My Gal" (See below)
FM7 Bb9 After you've gone and left me cryin', C C/B Am7 After you've gone
Am7/G
A7 there's no denyin',
D9 Bm7-5 E7 You'll feel blue, you'll feel sad, C C/B Am7 Am7/G C C/B C7 You'll miss the dearest pal that you have ev - er had. FM7 Bb9 There'll come a time now don't forget it C C/B Am7 There'll come a time Dm Some
Edim day
Am7/G
A7 when you regret it.
Dm7
Bb9 when you grow lonely,
C C/B E7 Am Cdim Your heart will break like mine and you will want me only, C C/B Am7 Am7/G Af-ter you've gone,
(Suggested turnaround: C
Dm7
G C after you've gone away.
C - C/B - Am7 - Am7/G - Fdim(III) - G
)
FM7 Bb9 After I'm gone, after we break up, C C/B Am7 Am7/G Af-ter I'm gone
A7 you're gonna wake up;
D9 Bm7-5 E7 You will find you were blind C C/B Am7 Am7/G C C/B C7 To let somebody come along and change your mind. FM7 Bb9 After the years we've been together, C C/B Am7 Am7/G Through joy and tears, Dm Edim Some day
A7 all kinds of weather,
Dm7
Bb9 blue and down-hearted,
C C/B E7 Am Cdim You'll long to be with me again back where you started, C C/B Am7 Af-ter I'm gone,
Am7/G
Dm7
G C after I'm gone away.
Fdim
C
Introduced by Al Jolson in 1918, the song was recorded by both Sophie Tucker and Louis Armstrong in the 1920s. Benny Goodman recorded it (for the first of several times) in 1935. It was later recorded by Bing Crosby, and also by Shirley MacLaine in the 1958 film "Some Came Running."
After You've Gone
Agua De Beber Words & Music by Viní ｭ cius de Moraes & Antonio Carlos Jobim English lyric by Norman Gimbel Recorded by Astrud Gilberto, 1959*
Scat Intro: Am Am7 Am Dee bot unh dah
D Dm7 bah di bah dah bah dah bah
Am Am7 Am Dee bot unh dah
D Dm7 bah di bah dah bah dah bah
Am Am7 Am FM7 Dee bot unh dah di oom dah
Am C D Your love is rain
F
Am di oom dah.
Dm7 Am my heart the flower,
Am E7 Am G G7 Dm7 Am E7 C I need your love or I will die. Am C D F My ve - ry life
Dm7 Am is in your power;
E7 Am Am+7 Dm7 E7 Am Will I wither and fade or bloom to the sky.
Refrain: Am C D F Dm7 Am Am7 Am A - gua de be - ber, A - gua de be - ber ca - ma - ra Am C D F Dm7 Am Am7 Am A - gua de be - ber, give the flow - er wa - ter to drink.
Am C D The rain can fall
F
Dm7 Am on distant deserts,
Am E7 Am G G7 Dm7 Am E7 C The rain can fall up - on the sea Am C D F The rain can fall E7 Am Am+7 Since it has to rain
Repeat Refrain:
Dm7 Am up - on the flower, Dm7
E7 Am let it fall on me.
Am C D F Dm7 Am I'll nev - er see an - oth - er spring time, Am E7 Am G G7 Dm7 Am E7 C I'll nev - er feel the sum - mer sun Am C D F Un - less you're there
Dm7 Am to share that spring time,
E7 Am Am+7 Dm7 E7 Am And, like the rain and the flow'r, our hearts are one.
Repeat Scat Intro:
*Okay, I "got some esplainin' to do" here. First off, since I'm not Jobim, this arrangement is a "dumbed-down" version of a very elegant (and unfortunately, very complex) composition. Second, this is obviously a synthesis of numerous charts -- most influential being those by Gilberto, Salena Jones and Ella Fitzgerald. Gilberto's 1959 version fits the feel of the song best, so I'm crediting her here -- but her lyric isn't sung in English. The lyrics here are principally those Jones used in her 1994 recording. The scat refrain/intro (which I think kicks things off with an appropriate feel and actually helps me capture the mood of the song and which makes an equally suitable "outro") is that used by Gilberto, as phonetically close as I could come to it, and the final verse is Fitzgerald's which I've not heard used elsewhere. Third, the refrain itself is also a synthesis -I'd suggest deciding whether to use the first line or the second, and singing that line twice, rather than mixing the two as I did here (mostly as a convenience to show both options.) Finally, as pronunciation hints, the "de" in "agua de beber" is more close approximated by "jee" than it is by "day," and the "camara" in the refrain is a more evenly accented "cah mah rah" than by thinking of that thing you take pictures with.
Agua De Beber
Ah! Sweet Mystery of Life Words & Music by Rida Johnson Young & Victor Herber Recorded by Nelson Eddy & Jeanette MacDonald, 1935 From "Naughty Marietta"
E7/6 E7 A9 A AM7 F#m A D9 Ah! sweet mys - te - ry of life, at last I've found thee; E7 E6 E Esus4 E9 D9 A Ah! At last I know the se - cret of it all; E7/6 E7 A9 A AM7 F#m E All the long - ing, seek - ing, stri - ving, wait - ing, yearn - ing, Edim B7 Edim B7 Bm7-5 E7 The i - dle hopes, the joys and burn - ing tears that fall! E7/6 E7 A9 A AM7 F#m D9 For 'tis love, and love a - lone, the world is seek - ing; E7 E6 E Esus4 E E9 E D9 A And it's love, and love a - lone, I've wait - ted for; A7 F# Gdim F#7 Edim D B7 And my heart has heard the ans - wer to it's call - ing -Dm6 Fdim A F#m E7 E7/6 A For it is love that rules for ev - er - more!
Suggested by frequent visitor and contributor Bob A. (who probably would have preferred my using Mario Lanza's version.) But what the heck -- its presence here is a bit of an anomaly anyway. Hardly a "pop standard" (in fact, I'm still looking for evidence that it ever charted) it is nevertheless so well-known that it verges on becoming a caricature of itself. The lyrics for this song, as I believe originally written, are not the ones that Eddy & MacDonald sing in their classic duet. There are minor changes and re-arrangements throughout, but in particular, the last two lines as sung are clearly different from the original. I'm using their duet version because I suspect it rings more clearly in the memory of those who remember it at all.
Ain't Misbehavin' Words & Music by Andy Razaf, Fats Waller & Harry Brooks Recorded by Billie Holiday, 1945
E7 C#m7 F#m7 B7 No one to talk to, all by myself; E7 G#7 A7 Am Am7 No one to walk with, I'm happy on the shelf; E7 C#m7 F#m7 B7 E C#m7 Ain't misbehavin, I'm saving my love for you.
F#7
B7
E7 C#m7 F#m7 B7 Now it's for certain, the one I love; E7 G#7 A7 Am Am7 I'm through with flirtin' it's just you I'm thinkin' of. E7 C#m7 F#m7 B7 E Ain't misbehavin, I'm saving my love for you.
A7
B7
G#7
Am7
E
Bridge: C#m7
A7 Like Jack Horner,
F#7
in the corner,
C#7 Don't go no where -- what do I care?
F#7 C#m7 F#7 B7 C B7 Your kisses are worth waiting for, believe me.
E7 C#m7 F#m7 B7 I don't stay out late, don't care to go; E7 G#7 A7 Am Am7 I'm home about eight, just me and my rad-I-o. E7 C#m7 F#m7 B7 E A Ain't misbehavin', I'm savin' my love for you.
B7
E6
Ain't No Way to Treat a Lady Words & Music by Harriet Schock Recorded by Helen Reddy, 1975 (#8)
C C/B Am7 Dm7 I guess it was yourself you were involved with; C C7 F I would have sworn it was me.
G7
Bb9
C C/B I might have found out sooner if Am Am7/G F You'd only let me close enough to see.
Refrain: Dm7 G7 CM7 That ain't no way to treat a lady, Am Dm7 G7 C C/B No way to treat your baby, your woman, your friend; Dm7 G7 CM7 Am That ain't no way to treat a lady, no way -Dm7 G7 C But maybe it's a way for us to end.
C C/B Am7 I was only bein' a picture
Dm7
G7
C C7 F Bb9 With all the colors I know, C C/B While you were busy looking into Am Am7/G F Wide blue mirrors and lovin' the show.
Repeat Refrain:
Am7
Am7/G
Bridge: Am Am+7 Am7 D9 There's a funny kind of consolation keepin' me sane, G G/F# C Cm And I'd really like to share it; crawl on deep in my brain. G G/F# Em B+ You see, the time you never felt me lovin' you or needin' you C Am D Am7 D G So leavin' you now you still won't know how to feel the pain
C C/B Am7 Dm7 I was lookin' out for my happiness C C7 F While you were looking within
Am7 G/B
G7
Bb9
C C/B And before you know your own reflection Am Am7/G F Always starts to tire you and it's happened again
Repeat Refrain:
Ain't No Way to Treat a Lady
Ain't That A Kick In The Head? Words & Music by Sammy Cahn & Jimmy Van Heusen Recorded by Dean Martin, 1960 From the movie "Ocean's 11"
A7 D A7 G/B A7+5 D How lucky can one guy be; A7 D A7 G/B A7+5 D I kissed her and she kissed me A7 D Bm7 Like the fella once said, Bm7-5 Cdim E7 Ain't that a kick in the head? Em Em+7 Em7 The room was completely black
Em6
Em Em+7 Em7 I hugged her and she hugged back.
Em6
Bm7-5 A7 Like the sailor said, quote, Bm7-5 Gdim D "Ain't that a hole in the boat?"
DM7
D7
D B7 My head keeps spinning; E7 I go to sleep and keep grinning; A7 If this is just the beginning, Em7 Gdim D Cdim A7 A7+5 My life's gonna be beau - ti -ful. A7 D A7 G/B A7+5 D I've sun- shine enough to spread; B7 It's like the fella said, E7 "Tell me quick A E7 A D Ain't love like a kick in the head?"
Cdim
Em7
A7
Instrumental Interlude: Lines 1 & 2 of verse
A7 D Bm7 Like the fella once said, Bm7-5 Cdim E7 Ain't that a kick in the head?
Instrumental Interlude: Lines 5 & 6 of verse
Bm7-5 A7 Like the sailor said, quote, Bm7-5 Gdim D "Ain't that a hole in the boat?"
DM7
D7
D B7 My head keeps spinning; E7 I go to sleep and keep grinning; A7 If this is just the beginning, Em7 Gdim D Cdim A7 A7+5 My life's gonna be beau - ti -ful. A7 D A7 G/B A7+5 D She's telling me we'll be wed; B7 She's picked out a king size bed. G A7 B7 I couldn't feel any better or I'd be sick; G G/F# Gm7 Tell me quick, oh ain't love a kick? E7 Bm7-5 A7 Em7 A7 D A7 Tell me quick, ain't love a kick in the head?
Gdim
Gm7
D
Ain't That A Kick In The Head?
Ain't She Sweet Words & Music by Jack Yellen & Milton Ager, 1927 Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1962*
G6 Cm7-5 D9 D7 G6 Cm7-5 D9 D7 Ain't she sweet? See her walking down the street? G B7 E E7 A7 D7 G Now I ask you very confidentially, ain't she sweet?
D7
G6 Cm7-5 D9 D7 G6 Cm7-5 D9 D7 Ain't she nice? Look her over once or twice. G B7 E E7 A7 D7 G Now I ask you very confidentially, ain't she nice?
Bridge:
GM7 G7 C C/B Just cast an eye
Edim G Am7 in her direction --
G
GM7 G7 C C/B Am7 Edim G Gdim Am7 Oh me, oh my, ain't that perfection?
D7
G6 I
Cm7-5 re -
Am7
D9 D7 G6 Cm7-5 D9 peat, don't you think she's kind of sweet?
D7
G B7 E E7 A7 D7 G Now I ask you very confidentially, ain't she sweet?
*This song was first recorded in 1927 as a piano tune by Frank Banta. The lyrics here are truer to the original than Sinatra's typically casual adherance.
Ain't We Got Fun? Words & Music by Gus Kahn, Raymond B. Egan & Richard Whiting, 1921 Recorded by Doris Day, 1953 Sung with Danny Thomas in the movie "I'll See You In My Dreams"
D Fdim D D Fdim D A7 Em7 A7 Ev-'ry morn - ing, ev-'ry eve - ning, ain't we got fun? A7 Em7 A7 G/B A7 D G A7 D Not much mon - ey, oh but hon - ey, ain't we got fun?
D7
G G/F# Fdim(III) Fdim D Bm7 B7 The rent's un - paid dear, we haven't a car; E G/F# G Em7 G/B A7 But an - y - way, dear, we'll stay as we are.
D Fdim D D Fdim D A7 Em7 A7 In the win - ter, in the sum - mer, don't we have fun? A7 Em7 A7 G/B A7 D G A7 D Times are glum and getting glum - mer, still we have fun.
D7
G G/F# Fdim(III) Fdim E E6 G A7 There's nothing sur - er: the rich get rich and the poor get poorer. D Fdim D B7 E7 Gdim A7 D In the mean - time, in be - tween time, ain't we got fun?
Note: I've taken liberties with the wording of the beginning of the second verse -- but no more than the singers did. This wording has more in common with a much earlier Margaret Whiting recording.
Al Di La Words & Music by Labati Carlo Donida, Giulio Rapetti English lyric by Ervin M. Drake Recorded by Emilio Pericoli, 1962 (#6)
D7 G Em Am7 Al di la means you are far above me, very far G Em Am7 Al di la, as distant as the lovely evening star
D7
D7
C Am7 Where you walk flowers bloom Cm Cdim G When you smile all the gloom turns to sunshine D7 Em7 And my heart opens wide D Em Bm7 Am7 D7 When you're gone it fades inside and seems to have died
G Em Am7 Al di la, I wondered as I drifted where you were
D7
G Em Am7 Al di la, the fog around me lifted, there you were
D7
G G+5 C Cm Am7 D7 G In the kiss that I gave was the love I had saved for a lifetime D7 G Em7 Am7 D7 G Then I knew all of you was completely mine.
Italian lyric (can't swear to it's accuracy) Al di là del bene più prezioso, ci sei tu. Al di là del sogno più ambizioso, ci sei tu. Al di là delle cose più belle. Al di là delle stelle, ci sei tu. Al di là, ci sei tu per me, per me, soltanto per me. Al di là del mare più profondo, ci sei tu. Al di là dei limiti del mondo, ci sei tu. Al di là della volta infinita, al di là della vita. Ci sei tu, al di la, ci sei tu per me. The most widely known version of this one was recorded by Emilio Pericoli in 1962 (it reached #6) so I'm crediting him here. The song has been recorded variously by Dean Martin, Al Martino, Jerry Vale and by the Ray Charles singers -- and the word "variously" truly applies, because it seems the English lyric on each of them varies slightly, as does the melody at the end of the first verse, so you're seeing something of a synthesis of multiple versions here, even though it's Pericoli's name in the credit line.
Alfie Words & Music by Hal David & Burt Bacharach - Recorded by Dionne Warwick, 1967 AM7 Bm7-5 AM7 Dalt D9 What's it all about, Al - fie? Bm7-5 AM7 Cdim F#m C#m7-5 Is it just for the moment we live?
F#7
Bm7 Cdim AM7 F#m7 What's it all about when you sort it out, Alfie? D9 Bm7-5 Cdim Fdim Are we meant to take more than we give? Bm7-5 D9 Bm7 E7/9 Or are we meant to be kind?
Cdim E7/9 AM7 Bm7-5 AM7 Dalt D9 And if only fools are kind, Al - fie, Bm7-5 AM7 Cdim F#m C#m7-5 Then I guess that it's wise to be cruel;
F#7
Bm7 Cdim AM7 F#m7 And if life belongs only to the strong, Alfie, D9 Bm7 Cdim What will you lend on an old
Bm7-5 G#7 Gol - den Rule?
G#m7 Gdim Am7 F#m7 B7 C#7 As sure as I believe there's a Heaven above, Alfie, G#m7 Gdim Am7 I know there's something much more, F#m7 D9 Cdim Bm7-5 E7/9 Fdim Something even non-believers can believe in.
AM7 Bm7-5 AM7 Dalt D I believe in love, Al - fie; D9 Bm7-5 Fdim AM7 C#m7-5 F#m Without true love, we just exist, Al - fie; D9 Bm7-5 Fdim AM7 G#7 F#m7 Fdim B7 Until you find the love you missed, you're noth - ing, Al - fie; D9 Bm7-5 Cdim E7/9 When you walk, let your heart lead the way, D9 Bm7-5 E7/9 And you'll find love any day,
E7 Cdim AM7 Al - fie...Al - fie.
All Alone Am I Words & Music by Manos Hadjidakis & Arthur Altman Recorded by Brenda Lee, 1962 (#3) Em C D Bm All alone am I ever since your goodbye, C Am7 B7 All alone with just the beat of my heart; Em C D Bm People all around but I don't hear a sound, Am7 D7 G Am7 Just the lonely beating of my heart.
G
Bridge: Em B+ Em7 Em6 No use in holding other hands, Em C B7 For I'd be holding only emptiness; Em B+ Em7 Em6 No use in kissing other lips, Em C B7 For I'd be thinking just of your caress.
All alone am I ever since your goodbye, All alone with just a beat of my heart; People all around but I don't hear a sound, Just the lonely beating of my heart. Bridge 2: Em B+ Em7 No other voice can say the words
Em6
Em C B7 My heart must hear to ever sing again Em B+ Em7 The words you used to whisper low
Em6
Em C D No other love can ever bring again.
All alone am I ever since your goodbye, All alone with just a beat of my heart; People all around but I don't hear a sound, Just the lonely beating of my heart.
G/F#
All At Once You Love Her Words & Music by Oscar Hammerstein II & Richard Rodgers Recorded by Perry Como, 1955
D Gdim Cdim D F#m You start to light
Bm G/B A7 Em7 her cig - a - rette,
A7
A Gdim Cdim G/A G/B A7 Em7 G/B A7+5 D6 And all at once you love her;
D Gdim Cdim D F#m You've scarce - ly talked,
Bm Bm7/E G/B A7 Em7 you've scarcely met,
A Gdim Cdim G/A G/B A7 Em7 G/B A7+5 D6 But all at once you love her.
D7 G D9 G G/F# You like her eyes,
A7
Edim D G you tell her so,
D
Bm Bm7/E E Bm7-5 A She thinks you're wise and clever.
D Gdim Cdim D F#m You kiss good - night
Bm Bm7/E G/B A7 Em7 and then you know,
A Edim Cdim Gdim A G D7 You'll kiss good - night for - ev - er.
G Am7 D9 Gdim D F#m Bm B7 You won - der where your heart can go, Em7 Em7/9 Em7 A7/9 Edim D Then all at once you know.
A7
A7
All By Myself Words & Music by Irving Berlin, 1921 Recorded by Bobby Darin, 1962
A Cdim A All by myself in the morning
F#m
E7 Bm7-5 Cdim A All by myself in the night AM7 F#7 B7 I sit alone with a table and a chair E7 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 So un - hap - py there, play - ing sol - i - taire A Cdim A All by myself, I get lonely
F#m
G#7 Ebm7-5 F#7 C#7 Watching the clock on the shelf
I'd
Fdim(III) D Bm7-5 Cdim love to rest my weary head
Fdim A AM7 On some - bod - y's shoul -
F#7 der
Cdim B7 E7 Bm7-5 A I hate to grow old - er all by myself
All By Myself Words by Eric Carmen Music Based on Serge Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor Recorded by Eric Carmen, 1975 (#2)*
A9 A A9+5 Dm6 A A/G# When I was young I never needed an - y - one
F#
C#m7-5 F#7 Bm Dm6 And makin' love was just for fun -Fdim E7 A F#7 Those days are gone.
Dm6 - Fdim - E7/6 - E7
A9 A A9+5 Dm6 A A/G# Livin' alone, I think of all the friends I've known;
F#
C#m7-5 F#7 Bm Dm6 But when I dial the tel - e - phone, Fdim E7 A F#7 No - bod - y's home.
Dm6 - Fdim - E7/6 - E7
Refrain: A AM7 C#m7-5 All by my - self
F#
F#7 don't wan - na be
Bm7 Edim Bm7-5 Dm+7 Dm6 E7 All by my - self an - y - more; A AM7 C#m7-5 All by my - self
F#
F#7 don't wan - na live
Bm7 Edim Bm7-5 F7 Dm6 E7 All by my - self an - y - more.
A9 A A9+5 Dm6 A A/G# Hard to be sure; some times I feel so in - se - cure, C#m7-5 F#7 Bm Dm6 And love, so distant and obscure, Fdim E7 A Remains the cure.
Repeat Refrain:
F#7
Dm6 - Fdim - E7/6 - E7
F#
For the record, Carmen recorded and released his album in 1975, but this song didn't reach #2 on the charts until 1976. And Carmen is by no means the only contemporary artist to borrow from Rachmaninoff's score. Two other best-selling pop singles were created out of the same piano concerto: "Full Moon and Empty Arms" was both by Frank Sinatra and by Perry Como; "I Will Bring You Music" was a later adaptation.
All By Myself
All I Do Is Dream Of You Words & Music by Arthur Freed & Nacio Herb Brown Recorded by Dick Robertson, 1934 From the 1934 film "Sadie McKee"
A E A Edim E7 E All I do is dream of you the whole night through; E7 E E7 Fdim A With the dawn I still go on and dream of you. A A9 A A9 You're every thought, you're everything, D D6 Fdim D6 You're every song I ever sing, B7 Bm7-5 Cdim B7 E7 Bm7-5 E7 Sum - mer, win - ter, au - tumn and spring.
A E A Edim E7 E And were there more than twenty four hours a day, E7 E E7 Fdim A They'd be spent in sweet content, dreaming away. A A9 A A9 When skies are grey, when skies are blue, D D6 B7 Morning, noon and night-time, too, A Bm7-5 A F#7 D9 E7 A All I do is dream of you the whole day through.
All I Need Is The Girl Words & Music by Jule Styne & Stephen Sondheim, 1969 Recorded by Mel Torme, 1960
A7 D9 D6/9 D9 D6/9 Em7 Edim Got my tweed pressed, got my best vest, Em7 A7 DM7 D DM7 D B7 All I need now is the girl; E7/9 E7 E7/9 E7 A7/6 A7 Got my striped tie, got my hopes
A7/6 high --
A7 D9 F#m Bm7 Bm7/E Got the time and the place and I've got the rhythm, G G/F# Em7 A7sus4 E7 Now all I need's the girl to go with 'em.
D9 D6/9 D9 D6/9 Em7 A7 Edim A7 If she'll just ap - pear we'll take this DM7 D DM7 D B7 Big town for a whirl; E7/9 E7 E7/9 E7 A7/6 A7 And if she'll say, "My, darling, I'm yours," I'll throw away A7/6 D9 D6/9 D9 Cdim B7 My striped tie and my best-pressed tweed -E7/9 A7/6 A7 D All I really need is the girl.
Thanks to fellow piano bar dennison Don H. for getting me hooked on this song, and for providing the recording I transcribed from.
All My Life Words & Music by Sidney Mitchell & Sam Stept Recorded by Julie London, 1957
DM7 G6 D9 G9 G Gm7 Gdim All my life, I've been waiting for you, D B7 E Edim My wonderful one, I've begun living, Em7 G/B A7 All my life.
DM7 G6 D9 G9 G Gm7 Gdim All my love has been waiting for you, D B7 E Edim My life has begun now that I'm giving
Em7
G/B A7 D All my love.
Bridge: DM7 F#7 B9 F#7 You seem so lovely, so far above me, Bm G9 G Bm I'm almost afraid to look, DM7 F#7 B9 F#7 But I adore you, I place before you, B7 A heart that's an open book.
DM7 G6 D9 G9 G Gm7 Gdim All my life, hold me close to your heart, D B7 E Edim Em7 And all else above, hold my love, Darling, G/B A7 D All my life. -------------------------------------------------------------All My Tomorrows Words & Music by Sammy Cahn & Jimmy Van Heusen Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 196
CM7 Cdim Cm7 Cdim(IV) Today I may not have a thing at all, G9 D/F# Bm7-5 E7 Except for just a dream or two; C Cdim Bm But I've got lots of plans for tomorrow, Bm7-5 Am7 Cdim G And all my tomorrows belong to you.
CM7 Cdim Cm7 Cdim(IV) Right now it may not seem like spring at all, G9 D/F# Bm7-5 E7 We're drifting and the laughs are few; C Cdim Bm But I've got rainbows planned for tomorrow, Bm7-5 Am7 Cdim E And all my tomorrows belong to you.
C C/B Am7 Cdim Cm No one knows better than I Cdim G That luck keeps passing me by
Cdim E7 Bm7-5 -- that's fate.
G D/F# Bm7-5 E7 But with you there at my side, Bm7-5 E7 Am7 E7 Am7 Cdim D7 I'll soon be turning the tide, just wait.
CM7 Cdim Cm7 Cdim(IV) As long as I've got arms that cling at all, G9 D/F# E7 Fdim It's you that I'll be clinging to;
E7
C Cdim Bm And all the dreams I dream, beg, or borrow Fdim Am Cdim B7 E7 On some bright tomorrow, they'll all come true -C C/B Am7 Am7/G Cdim D7 G And all my bright to - mor - rows be - long to you.
*Requested by frequent visitor James Andrews.
All Night Long Words & Music by Price Recorded by Jo Stafford, 1952
D Fdim D C#7 F#7 C#m7-5 All night long I sigh for you, B7 Cdim B7 Cdim(IV) Gdim B7 I keep re - memb - r'ing what your love can do; Cdim E7/9 E7 - G#7 - A A6 A A6 Edim D6 Cdim I miss you, ba - by, all night long.
Em7
A7
Fdim D Fdim D C#7 F#7 C#m7-5 And all night long I twist and turn B7 Cdim B7 Cdim(IV) Gdim B7 I keep re - memb - r'ing how your kiss can burn; Cdim E7/9 E7 - G#7 - A A6 A A6 Cdim D G/B Gdim D And I miss you, ba - by, all night long.
Bridge: G6 F#m G6 G/B Edim A6/7/9 D6 G6 Cdim D6 I wish I had a mag - ic phone from your heart to mine; E7/9 E7 Bm7-5 E7/9 E7 Bm7-5 A G/B Cdim A7 I'd call you heart to heart each night on your pri - vate line.
Fdim D Fdim D C#7 F#7 C#m7-5 Then all night long so con - stant - ly, B7 Cdim B7 Cdim(IV) Gdim I'd keep you bus - y ma - kin' love to
B7 me;
Cdim E7/9 E7 - G#7 - A A6 A A6 Edim B7 C7 I'd love you, ba - by, all night long.
Gdim
B7
Cdim E7/9 E7 - G#7 - A A6 A A6 Cdim G6 G/B I'd love you, ba - by, all night long.
Edim
D6
I dislike posting songs on this site without full authorship attribution, but in the case of this song, the only information I've been able to find is the single last name -- and I don't know if this person wrote words, or music, or both. If you know, please let me knw.
All of Me Words & Music by Seymour Simons & Gerald Marks Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1952; also recorded by Willie Nelson
Intro:
C
Cm
G
G/F#
E7
C
D
G
Bm
Am7
G B7 All of me, why not take all of me? Em B+ Bm7-5 E7 Can't you see, I'm no good without you. C B7 Em B+ Take my arms -- I want to lose them; A A7 D9 D7 Take my lips -- I'll never use them. G B7 Your good bye left me with eyes that cry, Em B+ Bm7-5 E7 And I know I'm no good without you. C Cm G G/F# E7 You took the part that once was my heart, 1. G Gdim D7 C D D7 2. G A7 Am7 So why not take all of me?
G
D7
All Of You Words & Music by Cole Porter Recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, 1956 From the show "Silk Stockings," 1955
D A7 Cdim Gdim Cdim B7 Gm7 Cdim(IV) B7 I love the look of you, the lure of you Gdim D Gm7 Cdim(IV) The sweet of you, and the pure of you Edim D6 A7 Cdim A7 Em7 Bm7-5 A7 The eyes, the arms, the mouth of you Fdim D Cdim B7 Cdim Em7 G/B A7 The east, west, north, and the south of you D A7 Cdim Gdim Cdim D Gm7 Cdim(IV) Gdim I'd love to gain com - plete control of you Gdim A7 D F#m Gm7 B7 Han - dle e - ven the heart and soul of you Cdim G Edim Gdim D A7 G B7 So love at least a small percent of me do Em7 G/B A7 A7+5 D. For I love all of you
All The Things You Are Words & Music by Oscar Hammerstein II & Jerome Kern, 1939 Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1949 Previously charted by Tommy Dorsey, 1940 (#1)
Em7 Am7 D7 GM7 You are the promised kiss of springtime CM7 F#7 B7 That makes the lonely winter seem long. Bm7 Em7 A7 DM7 You are the breathless hush of evening GM7 C#m7-5 C#7 F# That trembles on the brink of a lovely song.
Bridge: G#m7 You are the angel glow
C#7
F# that lights a star.
Cm7-5 Fm7 The dearest things I know
Bb Eb Gdim are what you are.
Em7 Am7 D7 GM7 One day my happy arms will hold you CM7 Cm7 G Bm7-5 E7 And someday I'll know that moment divine Am7 D7 Cdim G When all the things you are are mine.
All Or Nothing At All Words & Music by Jack Lawrence & Arthur Altman, 1930 Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1940
Am Am+7 Am7 All or nothing at all;
Am6
Am Am6 Am Bb9 Bb6 Half a love never appealed to me.
Bb+
Bb7
Gm Em7-5 A7-9 Dm If your heart never could yield to me, G7 G7+5 Then I'd rather have nothing
Am Am+7 Am7 All or nothing at all --
at
CM7 all.
Am6
Am Am6 Am Bb9 If it's love, there is no in-between.
Bb6
Bb+
Bb7
Gm Em7-5 A7-9 Dm Why begin, then cry for something that might have been? G7 G7+5 CM7 No, I'd rather have nothing at all.
Bbm7
Eb7
Bridge: Ab Ab+ Ab6 But please, don't bring your lips Ab+ Ab So close to my cheek;
Ab+
Ab6
Ab+
Eb7 Ab Ab+ Db Ab Eb9 Eb+ Eb7 Don't smile or I'll be lost beyond recall. Bbm7 Eb7 The kiss in your eyes, Bbm7 Eb7 Bbm7 The touch of your hand makes me weak, C7 Fm Db7 C7 And my heart may grow dizzy and fall.
Eb7
Gm7-5
Am Am+7 Am7 And if I fell under the spell of your call, Am Bb9 Bb6 Bb+ I would be caught in the un - der - tow; Gm Em7-5 A7-9 Dm Dm+7 So, you see, I've got to say no. Bm7-5 No,
E7 all
Am Dm7-5
Am6
Bb7
Dm7
G7sus C C6 or nothing at all.
All Or Nothing At All
All The Way Words & Music by Sammy Cahn & Jimmy Van Heusen Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1957 (#15)*
C Fdim C C/B Am7 Fdim E7 A9 D9 When somebody loves you it's no good unless he loves you all the way, G Cdim Dm7 G7 G/B Edim G7 Happy to be near you when you need someone to cheer you, C9 C Gm7 All the way.
C7
F G Bm7-5 Taller than the tallest tree is -E7 Am(V) G#m(IV) That's how it's got to feel.
Cm7-5
F G7 Gdim Deeper than the deep blue sea is -Am Am7 D7 Dm7-5 G7 That's how deep it goes, if its real.
C Fdim C C/B Am7 Fdim E7 A9 D9 When somebody needs you it's no good unless he needs you all the way; G Cdim Dm7 G7 G/B Edim G7 Through the good or lean years and for all the in between years, C9 C Gm7 Come what may.
C7
F G Bm7-5 Who know where the road will lead us? E E7 Am Only a fool would say Fm C Am C C/B Em A7 But if you'll let me love you it's for sure I'm gonna love you F G Em7 A7 All the way,
Dm7 G7 C all the way.
* Though this song never rose above #15 in popularity -- remember, rock and roll was in its infancy but already dominating music -- it did remain on the charts for 30 weeks, and become one of only 12 million-sellers. The same score was used when the song was re-recorded in 1963.
All Too Soon Words & Music by Carl Sigman & Duke Ellington Recorded by Peggy Lee, 1959
A F#m D9 E7/6 All too soon we had to part A F#7 D9 Dm6 The moment you had touched my heart A E7/6 C#m7-5 F#m And with you went my dream E7 D9 A F#7 All too soon.
B7
F7
E7
A F#m D9 E7/6 All too sweet was our affair A F#7 D9 Dm6 And you put all the sweetness there A E7/6 C#m7-5 F#m What a shame that it's gone E7 D9 A All too soon.
A A9 A A7 A A7/6 I knew the strange de - lights D9 Bm7-5 A That only you and love could bring, C#m7-5 F#7 Bm as I reached the heights
And
F#7 B7 Cdim E7 The bottom fell from ev' - ry - thing.
A F#m D9 E7/6 You should know as well as I A A7 D9 D6 Dm6 Our love deserves an - oth - er try A F#7 Bm7 F7 For we whispered goodbye E7 D9 A F#m All too soon,
D9 Dm6
Fdim A D9 too soon.
Dm6
AM7
Allegheny Moon Words & Music by Al Hoffman & Dick Manning Recorded by Patti Page, 1956 (#2)
A+ D D6 Allegheny moon, I need your light D alt DM7 D6 Cdim Em To help me find romance tonight, so shine, shine, shine. A7 Edim Allegheny moon, your sliver beams Em6 Em6 alt A7 A7+ D Can lead the way to golden dreams, so shine, shine, shine. A+ D D6 High among the stars so bright above, D alt DM7 (A7) The magic of your lamp of love can
D D+ G G/F# Em make her mine;
B7 Em Gdim D (D7) B7 Allegheny moon, it's up to you; please see what you can do A7+ Em A9 A7 D Fdim For me and for my one and only love.
Em7
A+
Gdim
D
(Last time) A+7 Em A9 A7 D Bm For me and for my one and only love.
G
Almost Like A Song Words & Music by Archie Jordan Recorded by Ronnie Milsap, 1977
C F Once in ev'ry life
Fm
C C/B someone comes along;
Am7 Dm Dm7 And you came to me --
Am
C F Fm You were in my arms
G C it was almost like a song. C just where you belong;
Am7 Dm Dm7 We were so in love --
C/B
Am
G C it was almost like a song.
Bridge: FM7 Em7 January through December Dm7 G7 C We had such a perfect year;
C/B
Am
Em Then the flame became a dying ember, Dm7 Gdim(II) G7 All at once, you weren't here.
C F Fm Now by broken heart
C C/B Am Cries for you at night, Dm Dm7 G C F And it's almost like a song, but it's too sad to write.
C C7 F Fm C Now my broken heart cries for you at night, Dm And it's almost like a song,
Dm7
Fdim(I) Am Am+7 But it's much too sad to write, Dm7 C It's too sad to write.
F
C/B
C
Am7
D7
Am
G
Almost Like Being In Love Words & Music by Alan Jay Lerner & Frederick Loewe Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1943 From the Broadway show "Brigadoon"
Bm7 E7 What a day this has been! A AM7 F#m What a rare mood I'm in! Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 A AM7 Why, it's almost like being in love.
Bm7 E7 There's a smile on my face
A7/6
A AM7 F#m For the whole human race " Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 A Why, it's almost like being in love.
A7
Bridge: G#m7 C#7 F# All the mu - sic of life seems to be F#m7 B7 E7 Like a bell that is ringing for me.
F#7
Bm7 E7 And from the way that I feel A AM7 F#m When that bell starts to peel, Bm7 E7 I would swear I was falling, A A7 F#m I could swear I was falling, Bm7 Bm7/E Bm7-5 E7 A It's al - most like be - ing in love.
A7
Almost There Words & Music by Jack Keller & Gloria Shayne Recorded by Andy Williams, 1964 (#67)
A F#m E7 Cdim A F#m Al - most there, we're al -
D9 Dm6 most there
Fdim D9 A Bm7 F#m C# G#7 How wonderful, wonderful our love will be C#7 D9 For you, for me
E7
A F#m E7 Cdim A F#m D9 Dm6 We're al - most there, where we will share Fdim D9 A Bm7 F#m D9 E7/9 A warm ca - ress, ten - der - ness, a dream come true D9 E7 For me, for you
Bridge: D9 D6/9 D9 Bm7-5 Dm6 Bm7-5 Love has wai - ted such a long time A D9 Bm7-5 A Now we're a kiss a - part Bm Bm7/E B7 Dar - ling, this is the right time E7 Cdim E7 To let the kis - ses start
E7/9 E7 E7/6 E7 For you're
A F#m E7 Cdim A F#m D9 al - most mine and soon we'll find
Fdim D9 A F#m Cdim B7 Bm7-5 Our par - a - dise, par - a - dise so rare E7/6 E7 A F#m D9 E7 A Close your eyes for we're al - most there.
Dm6
Alone Words & Music by Nacio Herb Brown & Arthur Freed Recorded by Tommy Dorsey, 1936 From the 1935 movie "A Night At The Opera"
A7+5 D6 F#m A - lone,
Fdim(III) F#m Cdim A7 Em7 A7 a - lone with a sky of ro - mance a - bove
A7+5 D6 F#m A - lone,
Fdim(III) F#m Cdim A7 Em7 A7 a - lone on a night that was meant for love
D D6 B7 There must be some - one wait - ing E7/9 Fdim E7/9 Who feels the way I do Bm7-5 B7 Cdim B7 Bm7-5 A7 G/B A7 Who - ev - er you are, are you, are you... Fdim D6 F#m A - lone, A7+5 D6 F#m A - lone,
Fdim(III) F#m Cdim A7 Em7 A7 a - lone on this night that we two could share Fdim(III) F#m Cdim A7 Em7 A7 a - lone with your kiss that could make me care
D D6 B7 E7/9 Bm7-5 Fdim(III) And when you come I'll prom - ise to be your very own A7+5 D6 F#m A - lone,
Fdim(III) F#m Edim Em7 A7+5 D a - lone with a heart meant for you a - lone.
Requested by recent visitor Edwin Arita.
Alone Together Words & Music by Howard Deitz & Arthur Schwartz Recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, 1961
Intro:
||:
Em
Em6alt
Em Em6alt F#m7 B7 Alone together,
|
F#m7
B7
:||
Em
Em6alt F#m7 beyond the crowd,
B7
Em Em6alt Bm7-5 E7-9 Am Am+7 Am7 Am7/G Above the world, we're not too proud Am7/6 B7 F7 B7 EM7 To cling together -- we're strong as long as we're together.
Em Em6alt F#m7 B7 Em Em6alt F#m7 Alone together, the blinding rain,
B7
Em
Em6alt Bm7-5 E7-9 Am Am+7 Am7 The starless night, we're not in vain;
Am7/G
Am7/6 B7 F7 B7 E F#m B7 E For we're together, and what is there to fear together? Bridge: Bm7-5 E7-9 Am Our love is as deep as the sea, F B7 G G/F# B7 Our love is as great as a love can be,
Em Em6alt F#m7 B7 Em And we can weather Am B7 E If we're alone together.
Em6alt F#m7 the great unknown,
B7
Always Words & Music by Irving Berlin, 1925 Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1943 Previously recorded by Josephine Baker, 1926
Intro Verse: C Gdim G7 Ev'rything went wrong, and the whole day long, Dm7 G7 C And feel so blue.
Fdim
C Gdim For the longest while,
Then
G7
G7 I'd forgot to smile,
Dm7 G7 C C7 I met you.
Em C7 B7 Now that my blue days have passed, Em Now that I've found you at last.
Gdim
Melody: C G7 C I'll be loving you always, with a love that's true always. C C7 E When the things you planned need a helping hand, B7 E G7 I will understand always, always. C C7 Days may not be fair always;
B7
Bb7
A7 Dm That's when I'll be there always. F6 Dm7-5 C D9 Not for just an hour, not for just a day, G7 C Not for just a year, but always.
(G7)
Interlude Verse: C Gdim Dreams will all come true Dm7 G7 C And time will fly. C Gdim Caring each day more
G7 growing old with you,
Fdim
G7
G7
Dm7 G7 C The spring rolls by.
than the day before, C7
Em C7 B7 Then when the springtime has gone, Em Then will my love linger on.
Gdim
(Repeat Melody Section)
Always
Always In My Heart Words & Music by Kim Gannon & Ernesto Lecuona Recorded by Glenn Miller, 1942, Ray Eberle vocal
F#m E7sus4 You are al -
E7 D9 Dm6 AM7 D9 ways in my heart,
AM7
E7 F#m7 Fdim AM7 D9 E - ven though you're far a - way; E7 F#m7 Cdim AM7 I can hear the mu - sic of
AM7
C#m7-5
F#7 Cdim D The song of love I sang with you. E7 Bm7-5 E7/6 D9 E7 You are al - ways in my heart, Bm7-5 Cdim E7 And when skies a - bove are gray E7 Fdim Edim D9 I re - mem - ber that you care, Bm7-5 E7/9 E7 Fdim D9 A Edim And then and there, the sun breaks through.
F#m E7sus4 Just be - fore
E7 D9 Dm6 AM7 D9 I go to sleep,
E7 AM7 D9 Fdim AM7 There's a ren - dez - vous I keep
AM7
E7
D9 - Bm7-5 - AM7
E7 AM7 F#m Gdim And the dream I al - ways meet Cdim A7 Cdim Gdim Edim Bm F#7 Helps me for - get we're far a - part. F#7 Gdim D Dm6 I don't know ex - act - ly when, Dear,
E7
Bm7-5 Cdim A D9 But I'm sure we'll meet a - gain, Dear.
A
E7 F#m Cdim E7 And my Dar - ling, 'til we do Bm7-5 Fdim A You are al - ways in my heart.
*Requested by recent visitor Jose Elpidama.
Bm
Am I Blue Words & Music by Grant Clarke & Harry Akst Recorded by Ethyl Waters, 1929 Also recorded by Linda Ronstadt, 1986
A7 A7+5 D6 Am I blue? B9 Em7 Am I blue?
DM7 F#m7
Em6
A9
A9+5 F#m7 B9 E7 Bm A7 D6/9 Ain't these tears in my eyes tellin' you?
A7+5 D6 Am I blue?
DM7
Em7 You'd be, too,
Bm7
Em7
A7
D6/9
A7sus4
A7
A6 D6 C7 B7 E7 B7 B9 D6 If each plan with your man just fell through.
Fdim
Bridge: F F#m7 Fdim(III) Was a time I was his only one;
Fdim
Fdim(III) Fdim F#m Em7 Now I'm the sad and lonely one.
A7+5 D DM7 Was I gay?
A7
D6/9
Em7 A7sus4 A7 Til today " A6 D6 C7 B7 E7 Bb9 A9 Now he's gone and we're through " am I blue?
Coda: A7 D6 Am I blue? Bm6 A7 D9 Am I blue?
Cdim
Fdim
Bb9
A9
D6
D6
Bm7
Bm7
Fdim
Dsus4
Am I That Easy To Forget Words & Music by Carl Belew & W. S. Stevenson Recorded by Englebert Humperdink, 1968 (#18) A7 Em7 Gdim A7 D They say you've found somebody new, D7 D7/F# G But that won't stop my loving you. Gm7 Edim D I just can't let you walk away, Bm7 Bm7/E A7 Em7 Forget the love I had for you.
A7
A7 Em7 Gdim A7 D Guess I could find somebody, too, D7 D7/F# G But I don't want no one but you. Gm7 Edim D How could you leave without regret? A7 Gdim Edim D Am I that easy to forget?
G
D
Bridge: D7 G Before you leave be sure you find G/F# Em7 Edim D You want his love much more than mine. D7 G G/F# 'Cause I'll just say we've never met, A7 D If I'm that easy to forget.
G
A7
Em7 Gdim A7 D They say you've found somebody new, D7 D7/F# G But that won't stop my loving you. Gm7 Edim D How could you leave without regret? A7 Gdim Edim D Am I that easy to forget?
G
D
Em7
Amapola Words & Music by Al Gamse & Joseph Lacalle, 1924 Recorded by Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, 1941 Vocals by Bob Eberle & Helen O'Connell
(E7) A A9 A AM7 A Am - a - po - la, my pretty little pop - py, AM7 A6 alt F#m Cdim E7 You're like that lovely flower, so sweet and heavenly. E7 E7sus4 E7/9 E7 Since I found you, my heart is wrapped around you, B7 Bm7-5 Fdim A Edim And loving you, it seems to beat a rhap-so-dy.
E7
(E7) A A9 A AM7 A Am - a - po - la, the pretty little pop - py, AM7 F#7 C#m7-5 Bm Cdim Must copy it's endearing charms from you. D Fdim Am - a - po - la,
F#m B7 Am - a - po - la,
First time: E7 A Edim How I long to hear you say, "I love you."
E7
Last time: E7 A D9 How I long to hear you say, "I love you."
A
A6
In 1939, Dorsey's Orchestra was signed to play for a weekly 15-minute radio show sponsored by Raleigh Cigarettes. Tutti Camarata, one of Dorsey's arrangers, worked out the style of featuring both vocalists in a single song in order to get maximum impact from the orchestra's vocalists, Bob Eberle and Helen O'Connell. Camarata evolved a format which would give Eberle the first half of the song as a slow ballad, then change to an up-tempo swing version for O'Connell. The same style hit repeatedly - first on Amapola, then later on both Green Eyes and Brazil.
America The Beautiful Words & Music by Katharine Lee Bates & Samuel Lee Ward Recorded by Ray Charles, 1961
D7 G Em Edim Am7 D7 C C/B Am7 D7 G Edim O beautiful for spacious skies, for am - ber waves of grain,
D7
D7 G Em Edim Am7 D7 Fdim D7 E7 A7 D7 For purple mountain majesties above the fruited plain! G D7 D9 C D7 America! A - merica!
Am7 D9 Am7 D D7 G GM7 God shed His grace on thee,
Fdim C Am7 G And crown thy good with broth D7 C Am7 D D7 G From sea to shining sea!
G7
G/F# Em - er - hood
Em7
D7
D7 G Em Edim Am7 D7 C C/B Am7 D7 G Edim O beautiful for pilgrim feet whose stern im - passion'd stress
D7
D7 G Em Edim Am7 D7 Fdim D7 E7 A7 D7 A thoroughfare for freedom beat across the wil - der - ness. G D7 D9 C D7 America! A - merica!
Am7 D9 Am7 D D7 G GM7 God mend thine ev' - ry flaw,
G7
Fdim C Am7 G G/F# Em D7 C Am7 D D7 G Em7 Confirm thy soul in self - control, thy lib - er - ty in law.
D7 G Em Edim Am7 D7 C C/B Am7 D7 G Edim O beautiful for patriot dream that sees be - yond the years D7 G Em Edim Am7 D7 Fdim D7 E7 A7 D7 Thine al-a-bas-ter cities gleam un - dim'd by hu - man tears. G D7 D9 C D7 America! A - merica!
Am7 D9 Am7 D D7 G GM7 God shed His grace on thee,
C Am7 G G/F# And crown thy good with broth D7 C Am7 D D7 G From sea to shining sea!
Em er - hood
G7
D7
D7
Amor Words & Music by Ricardo Lopez-Mendez & Gabriet Ruiz Recorded by Bing Crosby, 1944
Fdim A E7 AM7 E7 A6 A - mor, a - mor, a - mor -E7 AM7 E7 F#m AM7 Bm7 E7 This word so sweet that I repeat means I adore you. Bm Bm7-5 Bm7 A - mor, a - mor, my love,
Bm7/E
E7 Fdim E7 Bm7-5 D9 A Would you deny this heart that I have placed before you?
Bridge: C#m G#7 I can't find another word with meaning so clear, G#7 C#m My lips try to whisper sweeter things in your ear. E A But somehow or other, nothing sounds quite so dear, B7 E7 As this soft caressing word I know.
Fdim A E7 AM7 E7 A6 A - mor, a - mor, my love, E7 AM7 E7 F#m AM7 Bm7 E7 When you're away, there is no day, and nights are lone - ly. Bm Bm7-5 Bm7 A - mor, a - mor, my love,
Bm7/E
E7 Fdim E7 Bm7-5 D9 A Make life divine -- say you'll be mine and love me on - ly.
Among My Souvenirs Words & Music by Horatio Nicholls & Edgar Leslie, 1927 Recorded by Connie Francis, 1959 (#7)
A F#7 Bm7 E7 There's nothing left for me E9 A6 A Of days that used to be; Cdim I live
in
Bm7 E7 mem-o-ry
D E7 A Among my souvenirs.
Edim
E7
A F#7 Bm7 E7 Some letters tied with blue, E9 A6 A A photograph or two; Cdim Bm7-5 E7 I see a rose from you D E7 A Among my souvenirs.
Bridge: A A7 D6 D A few more tokens rest
Bm7
E7 E9 A6 A Within my treasure chest E7 And though they do their best F#m7 B7 Em7 Bm7-5 E7 To give me con - so - la - tion.
A F#7 Bm7 E7 I count them all apart, E9 A6 A And as the teardrops start, Cdim Bm7 E7 I find a broken heart D E7 A F#m7 Among my souvenirs.
Bm
E7
A F#7 Bm7 E7 I count them all apart, E9 A6 A And as the teardrops start, Cdim Bm7 E7 I find a broken heart Bm7 E A D6 Among my souvenirs.
A
Fdim
A
Among My Souvenirs
An Affair to Remember (Our Love Affair) Words & Music by Harold Adamson, Leo McCarey & Harry Warren Recorded by Vic Damone, 1957 (#16)
D Fdim A Am Our love af - fair is a wond'rous thing Em A7 D DM7 That we'll rejoice in remembering. Bm7 E C#m F#m7 Our love was born with our first embrace Bm7-5 E7 Em7 A9 And a page was torn out of time and space
A+ D Fdim A Am Our love af - fair . . . may it always be Em A7 Am6 D7/9 A flame to burn through e - ter - ni Em Gdim F#m7 B7 So take my hand with a fervant prayer Cdim Em7 A9 F#m7 B7 That we may live and we may share Em7 A9 A7 A-9 D A love af - fair to re - mem - ber.
D7 ty.
And That Reminds Me (My Heart Reminds Me) Words & Music by Al Stillman & Camillo Bargoni Recorded by Della Reese, 1957 (#9)
C CM7 CM7/6 CM7 I hear the sound of mu - sic, Cdim Bm7-5 Cdim B7 Your fav - 'rite kind of mu - sic, Dm7 Dm6 Fdim G7 C B7 And that re- minds me, Dear, of you.
E EM7 E6 I see the sum - mer ro - ses, Edim Cdim Edim Gdim Your fav - 'rite shade of ro - ses, F#m7 Cdim F#m7 B7 E G7 And that re - minds me, too, of you, Dear.
C CM7 CM7/6 CM7 If I could hear no mu - sic, Cdim Bm7-5 Cdim B7 If there should be no ro - ses, Dm7 Dm6 Fdim G7 C Em7 A7 No sum - mer night to make me dream as I do, F Fm Dm7 Bbm9 Per - haps I might for - get you, C Bm7-5 Gdim But in my heart I know Dm7 G Am7 Cdim G/B C That I need no re - mind - der to miss you so.
And I Love You So Words & Music by Don MacLean Recorded by Perry Como, 1973 (#29
D D6 DM7 D G G/F# And I love you so,
Em7
A7 A A9 A D F#m The peo - ple ask me how,
Bm
Bm7/E Cdim G G/F# How I've lived 'till now,
Em7
Em6 A D Cdim I tell them I don't know!
A
A A9 A Asus4 G G/F# I guess they un - der - stand, A7 A A9 A D F#m How lone - ly life has been,
Em7
Bm
Bm7/E Cdim G But life be - gan a - gain,
G/F#
Em6 A D G The day you took my hand!
D
Em7
A7
D9 Dsus4 Em7/9 Em7 G/B A7 Em7 And yes, I know how lone - ly life can be, Em7/9 Em7 G/B A7 Em7 The sha - dows fol - low me, D9 G/B D And the night won't set me free.
A7
A7
D9 Dsus4 Em7/9 Em7 G/B A7 Em7 But I don't let the eve - ning get me down, Em7/9 Em7 G/B A7 D Now that you're a - round me.
A7
A7
D D6 DM7 D G G/F# And you love me too,
Em7
A7 A A9 A D Your thoughts are just for me, Bm7/E Cdim G You set my spir - it free, Em6 A D I'm hap - py that you do!
F#m
G/F#
Cdim
A A9 A Asus4 G G/F# The book of life is brief, A7 A A9 A D F#m And once a page is read,
Em7
A
Em7
Bm
Bm7/E Cdim G G/F# All but love is dead, -Em6 A D G That is my be - lief.
Bm
Em7
D
A7
D9 Dsus4 Em7/9 Em7 G/B A7 Em7 And yes, I know how lone - ly life can be, Em7/9 Em7 G/B A7 Em7 The sha - dows fol - low me, D9 G/B D And the night won't set me free.
A7
A7
A7
D9 Dsus4 Em7/9 Em7 G/B A7 Em7 But I don't let the eve - ning get me down,
A7
Em7/9 Em7 G/B A7 D Now that you're a - round me.
*Requested by frequent visitor James Andrews.
And I Love You So
And The Angels Sing Words & Music by Ziggy Elman & Johnny Mercer Recorded by Benny Goodman, 1939, Martha Tilton Vocal
D9 A D9 Bm7-5 E7 A AM7 We meet, and the an - gels sing,
C#m7
F#m Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 D9 A The angels sing the sweetest song I ever heard.
C#m7
D9
(E7)
(E7) A D9 Bm7-5 E7 A C#m7 You speak, and the an - gels sing -F#m Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 D9 A Or am I breathing music in - to ev - 'ry word?
Bridge: A A7 G A Suddenly, the setting is strange: A G G/F# Em7 D9 A I can see water and moonlight beam - ing, A A7 G Em7 D9 A Silver waves that break on some undiscovered shore. A A7 G A Then suddenly, I see it all change: A G G/F# Em7 D9 A Long winter nights with the candles gleam - ing, E7 D9 Bm7-5 A Through it all your face that I adore.
D9 A D9 Bm7-5 E7 A You smile, and the an - gels sing
C#m7
F#m Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 D9 A And though it's just a gentle murmur at the start, (E7) A We kiss,
D9
Bm7-5 E7 A and the an - gels sing
C#m7
F#m Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 D9 A D9 And leave their music ringing in my heart.
A
C#m7
D9
(E7)
Angel of the Morning Words & Music by Chip Taylor Recorded by Merillee Rush & the Turnabouts, 1968 (#7) Repopularized by Juice Newton, 1981 (#4)
D Em7 A7 There'll be no strings to bind your hands, G A9 D Em7 Not if my love can't bind your heart.
F#m7
G
A9
G
A9
D Em7 A7 And there's no need to take a stand, G A9 D Em7 For it was I who chose to start. Em7 A7 I see no need to take me home;
F#m7
A7sus4
A7
Em7 A7 I'm old enough to face the dawn.
Refrain: D Bm7 A7 G A7 Just call me angel of the morning, An - gel, D Bm7 A7 G A7 Just touch my cheek before you leave me, ba - by. D Bm7 A7 G A7 Just call me angel of the morning, An - gel, G G/F# Em G/B D Em7 Then slowly turn away from me.
F#m7
G
A9
F#m7
G
D
Em7
A7
G
D Em7 A7 Maybe the sun's light will be dim G A9 D And it won't matter an - y - how.
Em7
A9
D Em7 A7 If morning's echo says we've sinned... G A9 D Well, it was what I wanted now.
Em7
F#m7
G
A9
Em7 A7 Em7 A7 And if we're the victims of the night, I won't be blinded by light. Repeat Refrain:
A9
Chip Taylor (born Voight. Chip also 1966 and "I Can't Hollies (although
James Wesley Voight) is the younger brother of actor Jon wrote "Wild Thing", which was a big hit for The Troggs in Let Go" (co-written with Al Gorgoni), which was a hit for The it didn't chart in the Billboard Top 40 in the United States).
Angel of the Morning
Angel Eyes Words & Music by Earl K. Brent & Matt Dennis, 1946 Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1958*
C7 F G7 CM7 Am Hey, drink up, all you people, F7 G7 CM7 Am And order anything you see; Am Am+7 Am7 D Have fun, you happy people -F E7 Am The drink and the laugh's on me.
Dm7 - E7
Am Bb9 Am F7 Try to think that love's not around, Am Dm Dm7 E7 Still it's uncomfortably near; Am D9 Am Bb9 My poor old heart ain't gainin' no ground Am Bb9 E7 Am Because my angel eyes ain't here.
Am Bb9 Am F7 Angel eyes, the old Devil sent, Am Dm Dm7 E7 They glow unbearably bright; Am D9 Am Bb9 And need I say that my love's misspent, Am Bb9 E7 Am Misspent with angel eyes tonight?
F G7 CM7 Am So drink up, all of you people, F G7 CM7 Order anything you see;
Am
Am Am+7 Am7 D Have lots of fun, you happy people -Am Am+7 Bb9 The drink and the laugh's on me.
E7
Am Bb9 Am F7 Pardon me, but I gotta run -Am Dm Dm7 F7 E7 The fact's uncommonly clear. Am D9 Am Bb9 I gotta find who's now the number one Am Bb9 E7 Am And why my angel eyes she ain't here. Dm Dm7 Bb9 'Scuse me while I dis
E7 Am - ap - pear.
*This is the song Sinatra used to "retire" from performing on June 13,
Angel Eyes
Angel On My Shoulder Words & Music by Shelby Flint Recorded by Shelby Flint, 1960 (#22)
1971.
A7 G A7 D G/B Got an angel on my shoul - der G/B D G/B Got a penny in my poc - ket
D
D
G/B A7 Em7 And I found a four leaf clo - ver Em7 A7 D G/B And I put it in my loc - ket
A7
D
A7 G A7 D G/B Wished on all the stars above me
D
G/B D G/B And I caught the nearest rainbow G/B A7 Em7 Gonna find someone to love me Em7 A7 D Gonna find someone to love
G
D
A7
D
Bridge: D7 G Well I tossed a lot of nickels in the wishing well, Em7 A7 G D And saved the fortunes that the fortune cookies tell; D7 G I got a lucky penny and a mustard seed, Em7 A7 Em7 A But a warm and tender love is all I need.
A7 G A7 D G/B D And I want a love that lin - gers, G/B D G/B And a strong one through and through,
D
G/B A7 Em7 A7 So I'm gonna cross my fin - gers Em7 A7 D F#m Bm That I'll find a boy who loves me true, A7 Em7 A7 D G/B And I'm gonna love him too.
D
A7 Em7 A7 D G/B And I'm gonna love him too.
D
Bm7
Anniversary Song Words & Music by Al Jolson & Saul Chaplin Recorded by Al Jolson, 1946
E Esus4 E Am A9 Am Oh, how we danced on the night we were wed; Dm D9 Dm Am A9 Am E Fdim E Am We vowed our true love though a word was - n't said. E Esus4 E Am A9 Am The world was in bloom, there were stars in the skies, Dm D9 Dm Am A9 Am E Fdim E Am Except for the few that were there in your eyes.
F Dm7 G9 G Bm7-5 C Dear, as I held you so close in my arms, F Dm7 G9 G Bm7-5 C Angels were singing a hymn to your charms, Dm Dm+7 Dm7 Am Two hearts gently beating were murmuring low, Dm7 Am E7 Am "My darling, I love you so."
E Esus4 E Am A9 Am The night seemed to fade into blos - som - ing dawn; Dm D9 Dm Am A9 Am E Fdim E Am The sun shone a - new but the dance ling - ered on. E Esus4 E Am A9 Am Could we but re - live that sweet mo - ment sublime, Dm D9 Dm Am A9 Am E Fdim E Am We'd find that our love is un - al - tered by time.
Angry Words & Music by Dudley Mecom, Henry Brunies & Jules Cassard, 1925 Recorded by Kay Starr, 1951 (#26)*
D D6 D D6 D E7 E7/9 Dear - ie, please don't be an - gry B7 A7 Em7/9 Cdim A7 D 'Cause I was on - ly teas - in' you. G G/F# Gdim A7 D F#m B7 I would - n't e - ven let you think of leav - in' Em7/9 A7 Cdim Fdim A7 Don't you know I love you true? B7 Bm7-5 Cdim B7 E7/9 E7 E7alt E7 Just be - cause I took a look at some - bod - y else, G6 GM7 G6 G/B E7 E7/9 E7 E7alt Em7/9 A7 Gm7 Edim That's no rea - son you should put poor me on the shelf. D D6 D D6 D E7 E7/9 Dear - ie, please don't be an - gry B7 A7 Em7/9 Cdim A7 D 'Cause I was on - ly teas - in' you.
D D6 D D6 D E7 E7/9 Dear - ie, please don't be an - gry B7 A7 Em7/9 Cdim A7 D 'Cause I was on - ly teas - in' you. G Em7 Gm Gdim D F#7 B7 Some - bod - y's ly - in' if they say that I'm try - in' E7/9 Bm7-5 Cdim Em7/9 A7 To step a - round and do the town with - out you; D A7 D D7 D DM7 D7 Don't be - lieve a thing ya hear, just wait - 'll you see G6 GM7 G6 G/B E7 E7/9 E7 Em7/9 A7 Gm7 Then you'll find no rea - son to be jeal - ous of me
A7
D D6 D D6 D E7 E7/9 Dear - ie, please don't be an - gry Em7 Cdim A7 Cdim A7 I was - n't fool - in' a - round or do - in' the town, Gm7 Gdim Gm A7 Or try - in' to turn ev - 'ry - thing up - side down G G/F# Edim Gdim A Dalt So don't be an - gry with me.
Lyric transcribed by Ron Hontz, who also provided an audio source from which I transcribed the music. Back in '25 when it was written, two versions made the Top 40: Art Gillham (#6) and Ted Lewis (#15). Tiny Hill revived it to #13 in 1939. Perry Como also recorded it in the same year as Starr, and scored a bigger hit on the charts.
Angry
The Anniversary Waltz Words & Music by Al Dubin & Dave Franklin Recorded by Vera Lynn, 1942
D A7 Em7 D We just discovered each other
A7
D A7 Em7 B7 Tonight when the lights were low; Em B7 Em One dance led up to another, Bm7 E7/6 E7 A7 And now I can't let you go.
D A7 D Em7 D G D A7 D6 Cdim Fdim Em7 Tell me I may al - ways dance the Anniversary Waltz with you. Em7 A7 G/B A7 Em7 Fdim D Tell me this is real romance, an anniversary dream come true.
D7/9 D9 D7/9 D9 Am7 G D9 G Let this be the anthem to our fu - ture years: Em7/9 Em7 Em7/9 G/B A7+5 Millions of smiles and a few little tears.
D A7 D G D Cdim May I al - ways lis - ten
B7 Em7 A7 A7+5 D to the Anniversary Waltz with you.
Another Story, Another Time, Another Place Words & Music by Arlie Duff Recorded by Leon Redbone, 1988
A7
G7 C Fdim C7 C7/G No re - grets, no hard feel - ings, it's
F F/E o - ver;
Fdim C C/B Am Dm7 Am D7 All the good times to - geth - er are through;
G
Dm
Cdim
G7
Fdim C C7 C7/G F F/E I have a life - time of mem - 'ries to keep me go - ing -Fdim C Am7 G Fdim C G I would - n't take back one mo - ment spent with you.
G7 C Fdim C7 C7/G F F/E I can't say that your leav - in' won't hurt me, Fdim C C/B Am Dm7 Am D7 But it's noth - ing that time can't e - rase; G7 C And some day
G
Dm
Cdim
G7
Dm
Cdim
Fdim C7 C7/G F F/E this hurt - in' will be o - ver --
G7
Dm
Fdim C Am7 G Fdim C G An - oth - er sto - ry, an - oth -er time, an - oth -er place.
Cdim
G7
Refrain:
Fdim F Dm7 Fdim C Then one day I'll be sit - tin' with an - oth -er Fdim C C/B And sud - den - ly
Am7 Am7/G D7 G a smile will cross my face;
Cdim
G7
Fdim C C7/G Fdim F F/E And if she asks me what's so fun - ny, then I'll tell her,
Dm
Fdim C Am7 G Fdim C G "An - oth - er sto - ry, an - oth -er time, an - oth -er place."
G7 C Fdim C7 C7/G No re - grets, no hard feel - ings, it's
F F/E o - ver;
Fdim C C/B Am Dm7 Am D7 G Yes, it hurts me 'cause I lost out in the race; G7 C Fdim C7 C7/G F F/E Some - day this hurt - in' will leave me
Cdim
G7
Dm
G7
Dm
Fdim C Am7 G Fdim C G An - oth - er sto - ry, an - oth -er time, an - oth -er place.
Repeat Refrain:
Cdim
Cdim
G7
Another Time, Another Place Words & Music by Ray Evans & Jay Livingston Recorded by Patti Page, 1958 (#20) From the movie of the same name
A E7 Fdim AM7 A E7 Fdim E7 An - oth - er time, an - oth - er place, Fdim E7 AM7 Cdim We'll be to - geth - er
AM7 a - gain;
Gdim GM7 Gdim F#7 This kiss, this same em-brace Gdim C#m7-5 Gdim F#7 Will be more won - der - ful then. F7 DM7 D6 Though good - bye is a sad time, Dm+7 Dm6 Bm7-5 Cdim AM7 Be glad we had time to fall in love; D F#m Cdim B7 E7 I leave my love with you.
A E7 Fdim AM7 A E7 Fdim E7 When shad - ows grow, I'll miss the glow Fdim E7 AM7 Bm7-5 F#m That on - ly you can pro - vide; Gdim GM7 Gdim F#7 But then, I'll just pre-tend Gdim C#m7-5 Gdim F#7 You're still right here at my side. F7 DM7 D6 Dm+7 Dm6 Bm7-5 Cdim AM7 Now give me once more that kiss I a - dore, then I'll let you go; Cdim D F#m Cdim Bm7-5 E7 Fdim(III) AM7 But we'll meet an - oth - er time, an - oth - er place, I know. C#m7-5 G7 F#7 We'll meet a - gain, but now DM7 D6 Dm+7 Dm6 Give me once more that kiss I a - dore, Bm7-5 Cdim AM7 C#m7-5 Then I'll let you go, just for now Cdim D F#m Cdim Bm7-5 E7 Fdim But we'll meet an - oth - er time, an - oth er place, I
AM7 know.
Answer Me, My Love Words & Music by Fred Rauch & Gerhard Winkler (as "Mutterlein") English lyric by Carl Sigman Recorded by Nat "King" Cole, 1954
D A Answer me, oh, my love; G Gm D Just what sin have I been guilty of? G6 D Tell me how I came to lose your love, Fdim Em7 A7 D Please answer me, my love.
D A You were mine yesterday; G Gm D I believed that love was here to stay. G6 D Won't you tell me where I've gone astray? Fdim Em7 A7-5 D Please answer me, my love.
Bridge: F#m D7 F#m If you're happier without me, I'll try not to care; Dm7 E7 A7 But if you still think about me, please listen to my prayer.
D A You must know I've been true; G Gm D Won't you say that we can start anew? G6 D In my sorrow, now I turn to you; Fdim Em7 A9 A7-9 D6 Please answer me, my love.
Any Time Words & Music by Herbert Lawson, 1921 Recorded by Eddie Fisher, 1951
G Bm7-5 E7 A7 An - y time you're feeling lonely, D7 G Any time you're feeling blue, C Cm7 Any time
G E7 you feel down-hearted,
A7 D Am F7 D7 That will prove your love for me is true.
G Bm7-5 E7 A7 An - y time you're thinking 'bout me, D Fdim B7 That's the time I'll be thinking of you. Bm7-5 E7 A7 So any time you say you want me back again,
(First time) Gdim D C D7 That's the time I'll come back home to you.
G
Edim
D7
G
Gdim
G
(Last time) Gdim D C D7 That's the time I'll come back home to you.
Apple Blossom Time Words & Music by Neville Fleeson & Alvert Von Tilzer, 1920 Recorded by The Andrews Sisters, 1941 Also recorded by Tab Hunter, 1957 (#31)
C Em I'll be with you in apple blossom time. F C Gdim I'll be with you and change your name to mine. G7 Gdim G7 One day in May,
C Em Ebm A7 I'll come and say,
Em
A7
D7 G7 Cdim Gdim Dm G7 "Happy the bride the sun shines on to - day."
C Em What a wonderful wedding there will be. F E E7 What a wonderful day for you and me. A7 Gdim A7 D7 Gdim D7 Church bells will chime, you will be mine D7 Fm6 G7 D7 G7 C In ap - ple blos-som time.
Any Place I Hang My Hat is Home Words & Music by Johnny Mercer & Harold Arlen Recorded by Susannah McCorkle, 1977
D D6 D7 D D6 D7 Free and easy, that's my style; D D6 D7 D D6 D7 How - dy-do me, watch me smile, G G6 G7 G G6 G7 But fare-the-well me after a while D9 A7 Fdim B7 'Cause I got - ta roam, G G/F# Em7 Cdim A7 Cdim G Em7 D And an - y place I hang my hat is home.
D6
D7
D D6 D7 D D6 D7 Sweetenin' water, cherry wine D D6 D7 D D6 D7 Thank you kindly, suits me fine. G G6 G7 G G6 G7 Kansas City, Car - o - line, D9 A7 Fdim B7 That's my hon - ey - comb G G/F# Em7 Cdim A7 Cdim G Em7 D 'Cause an - y place I hang my hat is home.
Bridge: Dm7 Bb Dm7 Bb Birds roostin' in a tree, C G C A7 Pick up and go, and the goin' proves Dm7 Gm7 That's how it oughta to be; B7 Fm A7 I pick up, too, when the spirit moves me.
D6
D7
D D6 D7 D D6 D7 Cross the river, 'round the bend, D D6 D7 D D6 D7 "Hello stranger!" "So long friend!" G G6 G7 G G6 G7 There's a voice in the lonesome wind D9 A7 Fdim B7 That keeps whis - p'ring, "Roam!" A7 Em7 G A7 I'm going where a welcome mat is, Em7 G/B A7 No matter where that is, G G/F# Em7 Cdim A7 Cdim G Em7 D 'Cause an - y place I hang my hat is home.
D6
D7
It's no secret what I think of Susannah McCorkle -- explanation enough for why this one was included. You owe it to yourself to listen to this one first -- buy it and listen would be my recommendation -- because the bridge is very non-standard.
Any Place I Hang My Hat is Home
Anything Goes Words & Music by Cole Porter 1934 Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1958
A E7 Cdim A6 In olden days a glimpse of stocking A E7 Bm7-5 A Was looked on as something shocking -A9 A7 D6 Dm6 Now, Hea - ven knows,
Fdim Bm7-5 Fdim A an - y - thing goes.
A E7 Cdim A6 A Good authors, too, who once knew better words E7 Bm7-5 A Now only use four-letter words A9 A7 D6 Dm6 Writ - ing prose,
Fdim Bm7-5 Fdim A G#7 an - y - thing goes.
Bridge: C#7 G#7 The world has gone mad today, and good's bad today C#m7 G#7 And black's white today and day's night today C#m7 F#7 And most guys today that women prize today Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 Are just silly gi - gi - los.
A E7 Cdim A6 A So though I'm not a great ro - man - cer
I
E7 Bm7-5 A know that you're bound to ans - wer when
A9 A7 D6 Dm6 I pro - pose
Fdim
Bm7-5 Fdim A an - y - thing goes.
Before you click the e-mail button, I'll beat you to it -- I know I have taken liberties with the lyrics. I'm sythesizing at least three different versions here, and in so doing, I have eliminated many of the then-comtemporary references that originally contributed to the song's popularity. There are numerous variations available on the Internet, so use whichever you feel most comfortable with.
April Fool Words & Music by Berg & Saxon Recorded by Matt Monro, 1961
D Em F#m G6 D Em F#m I'm a fool for April -- yes, I'm an April fool.
Fm
G G/F# Em7 D Cdim Em7 A7 D Not for just one day a year, but ev'ry time she's near.
D Em F#m G6 D Em F#m I'm controlled by April; I'm called the April Fool.
Fm
G G/F# Em7 D Cdim Em7 A7 D D7 Love her more than I can say; her ev'ry wish I'll obey.
Bridge:
G G/F# Edim A7 F#7 Bm7 I love her more than a bee could love a flow'r G G/F# Em7 Em6 Em7/9 A7 G/B A7+4 I feel like I'm caught in an A - pril show - er.
D Em F#m G6 D Em F#m I'm content if April will let me stay her fool; G A D Bm She'll be glad that she has found G A D B7 An April fool the whole year 'round, G A D Bm G A D I'm a fool for April, yes, I'm an April fool.
Fm
April Fools Words & Music by Hal David & Burt Bacharach Recorded by Dionne Warwick, 1969
Intro: ||: AM7 | AM7 | DM7 | DM7 :|| AM7 A AM7 E7/6 F#m DM7 D6 D9 In an A - pril dream once you came to me, E7 D9 DM7 E7 Bm7-5 E7-9 When you smiled, I looked in - to your eyes Fdim F#m F#m/E And I knew
Cdim B7 F7 E7 I'd be loving you and.
AM7 A AM7 E7/6 Fdim E7 Bm7-5 E7-9 Fdim AM7 Then you touched my hand, and I learned April dreams can come true.
Refrain: D9 E7 AM7 D9 AM7 D9 E7 AM7 D9 E7-9 Fdim E7 Are we just April fools, who can't see all the dan - ger around us? D9 E7 AM7 D9 AM7 F#7 D Bm7-5 E7-9 Fdim E7 A If we're just April fools, I don't care -- true love has found us now.
AM7 A AM7 E7/6 F#m DM7 D6 D9 Lit - tle did we know where the road would lead; E7 D9 DM7 E7 Bm7-5 E7-9 Fdim F#m Here we are, a million miles a - way from the past,
F#m/E
Cdim B7 F7 E7 Traveling so fast now. AM7 A AM7 E7/6 Fdim E7 Bm7-5 E7-9 Fdim AM7 There's no turning back, if our sweet A - pril dream doesn't last.
Repeat Refrain:
Though it is not credited here, there's a version recorded by Vanessa Williams in 1996 that is an especially worthwhile listen.
April In Paris Words & Music by E. Y. Harburg & Vernon Duke, 1932 Recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, 1956
Fm Bb C Fm Bb C April in Par - is, chestnuts in blos - sum, CM7 Bb C C/B Gm7 Holiday ta - bles under the trees.
C7
Bm7-5 E7 F E7 G#m Am April in Par - is, this is a feel - ing Bb9 B7 E7 No one can ever re - prise. FM7 Fdim Bb9 C6 I never knew the charm of spring, Fdim Fm7 C Never met it face to face; Am E7 Am I never knew my heart could sing, Bb9 B7 E Never missed a warm em - brace Dm7 Fm Bb C Til A - pril in Par - is.
Gdim FM7 Bb9 Whom can I run to?
FM7 Bb9 G7 C What have you done to my heart?
April Love Words & Music by Paul Francis Webster & Sammy Fain Recorded by Pat Boone, 1957 (#1 for 6 weeks, on charts 26 weeks)
G A
Em7 Am7 D7 G Em7 Am7 - pril love is for the very young;
D7
G Em A7 D7 G Edim D7 Ev'ry star's a wishing star that shines for you. G Em7 Am7 D7 G Bm A - pril love is all the seven wonders " Em G D A7 Am7 D7 One little kiss can tell you this is true.
Bridge: Bm7 Am7 D9 Am7 Sometimes an April day D9 Am7 D7 G Will suddenly bring showers; Em7 A9 D Fdim A7 Gdim D7 Rain to grow the flowers for her first bou - quet.
G But A
Em7 Am7 D7 G G/F# Cm - pril love can slip right through your fingers,
G E7 Am7 D7 G So if she's the one, don't let her run away.
Instrumental Interlude:
2nd half of verse 1
Repeat Bridge: G Em7 Am7 D7 G G/F# Cm But A - pril love can slip right through your fingers, G E7 Am7 D7 G G/E So if she's the one, don't let her run away.
Am7alt
Cm7
G6
April Showers Words & Music by Buddy G. DeSylva & Louis Silvers Recorded by Al Jolson, 1946
April Showers Intro Verse: D Em7 A Em7 D A7 Life is not a highway strewn with flowers; D Em7 A Em7 D Still it holds a goodly share of bliss; F#m Bm F#m Fdim F#m When the sun gives way to April showers,
B7
A Bm7-5 E7 bm7-5 A Em7 Here's the point that you should never miss.
D9
A7
Melody: A AM7 A A7 A E7 A D9 Though A - pril showers, may come your way, A AM7 A A7 A E7 A D9 They bring the flowers, that bloom in May, D Em7 E7 B7 Cdim Em So if it's raining, have no regrets,
B+
Em7 E7 Bm7-5 E7 Cdim Because it isn't raining rain, you know, A Cm7-5 A It's raining vi - o - lets. A AM7 A A7 A E7 A D9 And when you see clouds, up - on the hills, A AM7 A B7 Cdim Em You soon will see crowds, of daf - fo - dils. B+ G G/F# Em7 So keep on looking for a bluebird,
Gdim
D Bm7 B7 And listen for his song G E7 A7 Em7 A7 D Whenever April showers come a - long.
Adapted from an arragement found at MidNiteSun Jazz & Blues site
Are You Lonesome Tonight? Words & Music by Turk & Handman Recorded by Leon Redbone, 1988
Intro: D9 A D9 A Tonight I'm downhearted, for though we have parted F#m Bm7-5 A I love you and I always will Bm E7 And while I'm so lonely, I'm writing you only D9 B7 E7 To see if you care for me still.
Melody: E7 A AM7 C#m7 A6 Are you lonesome tonight, do you miss me tonight F#m Edim Bm Bm7/E Are you sorry we drifted apart? D9 E7 Fdim Bm7-5 Does your memory stray to a bright summer day D9 Fdim E7 A When I kissed you and called you "sweetheart"? A7 D D6 Do the chairs in your parlor seem empty and bare B7 E7 Do you gaze at you doorstep and picture me there? A9 AM7 B7 Is your heart filled with pain, shall I come back again D9 E7 D9 A Tell me, Dear, are you lonesome tonight?
Are You Sincere? Words & Music by Wayne Walker Recorded by Andy Williams, 1958 (#3)
E7/6 E7 Cdim AM7 F#m D9 Are you sin - cere when you say
Bm7-5
E7/6 E7 "I love you?"
E7/6 E7 Cdim AM7 F#m D9 Are you sin - cere when you say
Bm7
E7 "I'll be true?"
E7/6 E7alt A D9 A Do you mean ev'ry word
A7
D6 D Bm that my ears have heard?
Bm7
Bm7-5 D B7 Cdim A F#7 Fdim D I'd like to know which way to go, will our love grow? E7 D9 Fdim A A7 D Cdim A Are you sin - cere? (Are you sin - cere?)
E7/6 E7 Cdim AM7 F#m D9 Bm7-5 E7/6 E7 Cdim E7 Are you sin - cere when you say you miss me? (You miss me) E7/6 E7 Cdim AM7 F#m D9 Bm7 Are you sin - cere ev'ry time
E7 Cdim E7 you kiss me? (You kiss me)
E7/6 E7alt A D9 A A7 D6 And are you really mine every day,
D
Bm7-5 D B7 Cdim A F#7 I'd like to know which way to go,
Bm Bm7 all the time? Fdim D will our love grow?
E7 D9 Fdim A A7 D Cdim A Are you sin - cere? (Are you sin - cere?)
Coda: E7/6 E7 Cdim AM7 F#m D9 Bm7 E7 Cdim E7 Are you sin - cere ev'ry time you kiss me? (You kiss me) E7/6 E7alt A D9 A A7 D6 D Bm And are you really mine ev'ry day, all the time? Bm7-5 D B7 Cdim A F#7 I'd like to know which way to go, E7 D9 Fdim A Are you sin - cere?
A7
D
Cdim
Bm7
AM7/6
Fdim D will our love grow?
Are You Still In Love With Me Words & Music by Edna Osser & Les Brown Recorded by Doris Day, 1946, with Les Brown Orchestra
DM7 D Em7 G/B DM7 F#m G G/F# G/B A7 D6 Are you still in love with me, or is this good bye? G G/F# G/B A7 Em7 A7/9 D A7 G/B A7 Edim B7 Are you still in love with me, or do kis - ses lie?
Em7 Em7/9 A9 G Gm Edim D F#7 B7 Does your heart no long - er thrill to my ev' - ry touch? Cdim Em7/9 Em7 G/B B7 G6 Em7 G/B A7 Do words that I whis - per still mean just as much?
DM7 D Em7 G/B DM7 F#m G G/F# G/B A7 D6 Am I just im - ag - in - ing stars have dimmed their glow? G G/F# G/B A7 Em7 A7/9 D G/B A7 F#7 Maybe I'm im - ag - in - ing things that are - n't so.
B7 Cdim B7 G9 Gm7 D F#m E7 Are you still in love with me? If not, tell me why. G/B A7sus4 A7 A7/9 G/B E7 Is ev' - ry - thing o - ver?
A
A7 Edim G/B A7 D (B7 Em7 A7 Has love passed me by?
Edim)
Aren't You Glad You're You Words & Music by Johnny Burke & James Van Heusen Recorded by Doris Day, 1945, with Les Brown
D F#m E7 Every time you're near a rose, A7(V) G D A7 D A7 Aren't you glad you've got a nose? A7(V) G D A7 D A7 Bm G And if the dawn is fresh with dew, G/F# E7 Bm7-5 A7 Aren't you glad you're you?
D F#m E7 When a meadowlark appears, A7(V) G D A7 D A7 Aren't you glad you've got two ears? A7(V) G D A7 D A7 Bm G And if your heart is sing - in' too, G/F# E7 A7 D Aren't you glad you're you?
Bridge: A Cdim Bm7-5 Gdim You can see a sum - mer sky, A7 D9 F#m B7 Or touch a friendly hand, Em7 Edim A7 Or taste an ap - ple pie -D F#7 E7 A7 Pardon the grammar, but ain't life grand?
D F#m E7 And when you wake up each morn, A7(V) G D A7 D A7 Aren't you glad that you were born? A7(V) G D A7 D A7 Bm G Think what you've got the whole day through -G/F# E7 A7 D Aren't you glad you're you? G/F# E7 A7 D Aren't you glad you're you?
F#7
B7
Around The World Words & Music by Harold Adamson & Victor Young Recorded by Montovani, 1957 Main theme from the movie "Around the World in 80 Days," 1956
G D7 G6 G Around the world I've searched for you; G6 Fdim I traveled on when hope was gone Am7 D7 To keep a rendezvous. Am7 D7 Am7 D7 I knew somewhere, sometime, somehow, Am D9 You'd look at me and I would see G6 G D7 The smile you're smil-ing now.
G D7 G6 G It might have been in County Down, G6 Fdim Or in New York, or gay Paree, Am Or even London town. C6 Gdim G Bm7-5 E No more will I go all around the world (E7) Am7 D7 G For I have found my world in you.
Arrivederci Roma Words & Music by Pietro Garinei, Sando Giovannini & Renato Ranucci English Lyrics by Carl Sigman Recorded by Perry Como, 196
A7 D Gm D A7 D Ar - ri - ve - der - ci Ro - ma -A7 D F#7 G G/F# Good - bye, good - bye to Rome.
E7
A7 Bm7-5 G/B A7/9 A7 Cit - y of a mil -lion moon - lit pla - ces, A7 Bm7-5 G/B A7/9 A7 Cit - y of a mil - lion warm em - bra - ces, A7 Bm7-5 G/B A7/9 A7 Where I found the one of all the fa - ces, Gdim A7 D Far from home!
Cdim
A7
A7 D Gm D A7 D Ar - ri - ve - der - ci Ro - ma -A7 D F#7 G G/F# It's time for us to part,
E7
A7 Bm7-5 G/B A7/9 A7 Save the wed - ding bells for my re - turn - ing, A7 Bm7-5 G/B A7/9 A7 Keep my lov - er's arms out - stretched and yearn - ing, A7 Bm7-5 G/B A7/9 A7 Please be sure the flame of love keeps burn - ing Em7 A7 D In her heart!
Arthur Murray Taught Me Dancing In A Hurry Words & Music by Victor Schertzinger & Johnny Mercer Recorded by Betty Hutton, 1942 From the Movie "The Fleet's In
A E G Life was so peaceful at the laundry, Gdim D B7 Life was so calm and serene. G G/F# Edim E7/6 E7 A F#m B7 Life was tres gay til that unlucky day Cdim Bm7-5 E7 I happened to read that mag - a - zine. A E G Why did I read that advertisement D9 Dm6 A Where it said, "When I rumba, Jim thinks I'm sublime" D Dm6 Fdim A B7 Why, oh why, did I ever try? F#m C#7 F#m F#m C#7 F#m I didn't have the talent, I didn't have the money, B7 Cdim E7 And teacher did not have the time. Boy!
E7 A D9 A Arthur Murray taught me dancing in a hurry. E7 Gdim E7 I had a week to spare; D9 E7 Fdim(III) E7 He showed me the ground work, the walk - a - round work, D9 E7/6 E7 E7/6 A And told me to take it from there.
E7 A D9 A Arthur Murray then advised me not to worry, E7 Gdim E7 It would come out all right. D9 E7 Fdim(III) E7 To my way of thinkin', it came out stinkin' -D9 E7/6 E7 E7/6 A I don't know my left from my right. D Dm6 A A D9 A The people around me can all sing, "A-one and a-two and a-three." D Dm6 F#m B7 Cdim E7 Any resemblance to waltzin' is just coincidental with me.
E7 A D9 A Arthur Murray taught me dancing in a hurry, E7 Gdim E7 And so I take a chance. D9 E7 Fdim(III) E7 To me it resembles the nine - day trembles, D7 Dm7 Fdim E7 A But he guarantees it's a dance.
Coda: E7 A A7 D Dm6 Turkey trot, or gavotte, don't know which, don't know what, E7 A A7 D Dm6 Jitterbug, bunny hug, long as you cut a rug, E7 A A7 D Dm6 Walk the dog, do the clog, Lindy Hop til you drop, E7 A A7 D Dm6 Ball the jack, back to back, cheek to cheek til you're weak, D9 E7 Fdim(III) E7 You've heard of Pavlova, well, Jack, move over, D Dm6 E A Make way for the queen of the dance.
*Thanks to lyrics guru Ron Hontz for helping me sort out the parts that I couldn't!
Artificial Flowers Words & Music by Jerry Bock & Sheldon Harnick Recorded by Bobby Darin, 1960 (#20)
A F#m C#m7-5 F#m Alone in the world was poor little Anne D9 Bm7-5 E7/6 E7 A Edim As sweet a young child as you'd find.
E7
A F#m C#m7-5 F#m Her parents had gone to their final reward D9 Bm7-5 E7alt E7/6 E7 A Edim Leavin' their ba - by be - hind.
E7
A F#m C#m7-5 F#m This poor little child was only nine years of age D9 Bm7-5 E7/6 E7 A Edim When mother and dad went a - way;
E7
A F#m C#m7-5 F#m Still bravely worked at the one thing she knew D9 Bm7-5 E7alt E7/6 E7 Fdim A To earn her few pen - nies a day.
Refrain 1: A7 D9 Bm7-5 Dm6 A D9 A She made ar - ti - fic - ial flowers, ar - ti - fic - ial flowers, D9 Fdim Bm7-5 E7 A D9 Fdim A Flow - ers for la - dies of fash - ion to wear; A7 D9 Bm7-5 She made ar - ti - fic - ial flowers, Dm6 A C#m7-5 F#7 You know those ar - ti - fic - ial flowers, D9 Dm6 Bm7-5 E7alt E7/6 E7 A Fash - ioned from Ann - ie's des - pair.
A F#m C#m7-5 F#m With paper and shears, with some wire and wax D9 Bm7-5 E7/6 E7 A Edim She made up each tu - lip and mum.
E7
A F#m C#m7-5 F#m As snowflakes drifted into her ten - e - ment room D9 Bm7-5 E7alt E7/6 E7 A D9 Her baby little fin - gers grew numb.
A
Refrain 2: A7 D9 Bm7-5 Dm6 A D9 A From makin' ar - ti - fic - ial flowers, ar - ti - fic - ial flowers D9 Fdim Bm7-5 E7 A D9 Fdim A Flow - ers for la - dies of high fashion to wear. A7 D9 Bm7-5 Dm6 A C#m7-5 F#7 She made ar - ti - fic - ial flowers, ar - ti - fic - ial flowers D9 Dm6 Bm7-5 E7alt E7/6 E7 A Edim Fash - ioned from Ann - ie's des - pair.
E7
A F#m C#m7-5 F#m They found little Annie all covered in ice D9 Dm6 Bm7-5 E7/6 E7 A Edim Still clutch - in' her poor froz - en shears;
E7
A F#m C#m7-5 F#m Amidst all the blossoms she had fashioned by hand D9 Bm7-5 E7/6 E7 Fdim A Edim And wa - tered with all her young tears.
E7
A F#m C#m7-5 F#m There must be a heaven where little Annie can play D9 Dm6 Bm7-5 E7/6 E7 A Edim In heav - en - ly gar - dens and bowers.
E7
A F#m C#m7-5 F#m And instead of a halo she'll wear 'round her head D9 Bm7-5 E7alt E7/6 E7 Fdim A A gar - land of gen - u - ine flow - ers.
D9
A
Artificial Flowers
Refrain 3: A7 D9 Bm7-5 Dm6 No more ar - ti - fic - ial flowers; Fdim A D9 A Throw away those ar - ti - fic - ial flowers, D9 Fdim Bm7-5 E7 Fdim A D9 Fdim A Flow - ers for la - dies of so - ci - et - y to wear. A7 D9 Bm7-5 Dm6 A C#m7-5 F#7 Throw away those ar - ti - fic - ial flowers, those dumb-dumb flowers, D9 Dm6 Bm7-5 E7alt E7/6 Fash - ioned from Ann - ie's,
Fdim
D9 Dm6 Bm7-5 E7alt E7/6 E7 A Fash - ioned from Ann - ie's des - pair. Bm7-5 Cdim A6 Give her the real thing!
Artificial Flowers
Arthur's Theme
(Best That You Can Do)
Words & Music by Christopher Cross, Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager & Peter Allen Recorded by Christopher Cross From the 1981 movie "Arthur" (1981 Academy Award winner, Best Song)
Em7 G/B A7 Once in your life you will find her DM7 D6 Bm Bm7/E Someone who turns your heart around G Em F#7 B7 And next thing you know you're closing down the town Em7 A7 Wake up and it's still with you DM7 Bm Bm7/E Even though you left her way across town G Em F#7 B7 Wonderin' to yourself, "Hey, what have I found?"
Refrain:
G G/F# Em Em7 F#m When you get caught between the moon and New York City G G/F# Em I know it's crazy
G/B
D but it's true
DM7 B7
G G/F# Em Em7 F#m B7 If you get caught between the moon and New York Ci - ty G G/F# Em The best that you can do,
Em7
G G/F# Em A7 D The best that you can do is fall in love.
Em7 G/B A7 Arthur, he does as he pleases; DM7 D6 Bm Bm7/E All of his life his master's toys, G Em F#7 B7 And deep in his heart he's just, he's just a boy. Em7 G/B A7 Living his life one day at a time, DM7 D6 Bm Bm7/E He's showing himself a pretty good time, G G/F# Em Em7 F#7 B7 He's laughing about the way they want him to be. Repeat Refrain:
Bm
As Long As She Needs Me Words & Music by Lionel Bart Recorded by Sammy Davis, Jr., 1963 From the Broadway musical "Oliver"
AM7 E7 AM7 Fdim E7 AM7 As long as she needs me, E7 AM7 Edim I know where I must
Bm7 be;
E7
Bm7 Fdim Bm7-5 I'll cling on stead - fast - ly Bb9 E7 AM7 As long as she needs me.
AM7 E7 AM7 Fdim As long as life is
E7
AM7 long,
E7 AM7 Edim Bm7 E7 I'll love her right or wrong, Bm7 Fdim Bm7-5 And somehow I'll be strong Bb9 E7 AM7 As long as she needs me.
Bridge: A7 D9 E7 A If you are lonely, then you will know
AM7
A7
F#m B7 Bm7-5 When someone needs you, you love them so.
Dm7
AM7 E7 AM7 Fdim I won't betray her
E7
E7 AM7 Edim Though people say I
AM7 trust, Bm7 E7 must;
Bm7 Gdim F#m7 B7 I've got to stay true just D9 Dm7 E7 As long as she needs
A me.
E7
As Tears Go By Words & Music by Mick Jagger, Andrew Oldham & Keither Richard Recorded by Marianne Faithful, 1964 (#2) (Rolling Stones' version, #6 in 1965)
D E G It is the evening of the day;
A
D E G I sit and watch the children play.
A
G G/F# Em7 A7 D D9 Bm Bm7 Smiling faces I can see, but not for me G I
G/F# G/E G/B A7sus4 sit and watch as tears go by.
D E G My riches can't buy everything;
A7
A
D E G I want to hear the children sing. G G/F# Em7 A7 All I hear is the sound G I
D
A
D9 Bm Bm7 of rain falling on the ground;
G/F# G/E G/B A7sus4 sit and watch as tears go by.
A7
D E G A It is the evening of the day; D E G I sit and watch the children play.
A
G G/F# Em7 A7 D D9 Bm Bm7 Smiling faces I can see, but not for me G I
G/F# G/E G/B A7sus4 sit and watch as tears go by.
A7
(Instrumental interlude - first 2 lines of verse)
G G/F# Em7 A7 D Doing things I used to do, G I
D9 Bm Bm7 they think are new;
G/F# G/E G/B A7sus4 sit and watch as tears go by.
A7
Ask Me Words & Music by Heino Gaze & Sunny Skylar Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1956
G D9 E7 C Edim D7 Ask me if I love you, ask how much I care; G Cdim Em6 G9 A Count the stars above you, the answer is there. Em B7 C Edim G B7 E7 Ask how much I need you, darling, I'd reply, C Em7 A7 C Cdim D+ "Can you count the ripples in streams passing by?"
G D9 E7 C Edim D7 Ask me if I'd miss you, if our dreams fell through -Em B7 C Em7 Am Am7 D7 Would the summer ro - ses miss the morning dew? G B7 E7-9 E7 C9 Am7 Cdim Ask me if I'll love you when years have flown a - way -G D9 E7 C Em7 D9 Cdim G Darling, I will love you much more than to - day.
As Time Goes By Words & Music by Herman Hupfield, 1931 Recorded by Dooley Wilson (as Sam) in "Casablanca," 1942
As Time Goes By
Dm7 G7 Edim Fdim You must remember this, a kiss is still a kiss. C Dm7 A sigh is just a sigh;
Cdim
Calt
D Am7 Cdim G7 The fundamental things ap - ply, Dm7 G7 C As time goes by.
Edim
Dm7
G7
Dm7 G7 Edim Fdim And when two lovers woo, they still say I love you, C Dm7 On that you can rely;
Cdim
Calt
D Am7 Cdim G7 No matter what the fu - ture brings Dm7 G7 C As time goes by
Fdim
C
C7
F A7 Bb7 A7 Moonlight and love songs never out of date, Dm Dm+7 Dm7 Cdim Hearts full of passion jealousy and hate, Am Am+7 Am7 Cdim D Woman needs man, and man must have his mate, Dm7 Edim G7 That no one can deny.
Dm7 G7 Edim Fdim It's still the same old story, a fight for love and glory, C CM7 A case of
CM7/6 CM7 Dm7 do or die,
Cdim
Calt
D Am7 G Cdim G7 The world will always wel - come lovers Dm7 G7 C As time goes by. Last Time G Cdim As time
Dm7
Fdim
G7
Cdim
C
Fdim C Fdim goes by.
C
G
CM7/6
Lyric pal Ron Hontz recently sent me this information: Upon its initial release in 1931, "As Time Goes By" was a flop but it caught the ear of playwright-to-be Murray Burnett while he was a sophomore at Cornell. In 1940, he and Joan Allison collaborated on a play titled "Everybody Comes To Rick's" and they chose to use it as the song that Rick and Ilsa had listened to in Paris. Warner Brothers later turned the play into a film that bore the play's name as its working title. They planned to use the song since they owned the publishing rights to it. Composer Max Steiner, hired to write the film's score, didn't like it and wanted to toss it out. He convinced producer Hal Wallis to let him write a replacement but the decision came too late. Director Michael Curtis had finished filming and star Ingrid Bergman had already had her hair cut for her upcoming role in "For Whom the Bell Tolls." Wallis decided that the costs of a wig and re-shooting the piano scene weren't worth it and the song stayed in. Incidentally, Dooley Wilson could neither sing nor play the piano. The playing was dubbed and they let him sing it anyway in his scratchy tenor. The piano scene became one of the most memorable scenes in the all-time classic, "Casablanca." {Taken mostly from "America's Songs: The Stories Behind the Songs Of Broadway, Hollywood, and Tin Pan Alley" by Philip Furia and Michael Lasser.}
As time goes by
At Sundown Words & Music by Walter Donaldson, 1927 Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1956 From the movie "The Joker Is Wild"
E7 A7 Em B+ A7 A7+5 D D6 B7 Every little breeze is sighing of love undying at sundown, E7 A7 Em B+ A7 A7+5 D D6 F#7 Every little bird is resting and feather nesting at sundown. A7 Bm7-5 Cdim A7 Cdim Bm7-5 Each lit - tle rose - bud is sleep - ing,
E7
A7 Bm7-5 Cdim A7 Cdim D Cdim A7 While sha - dows are creep - ing, E7 A7 Em7 B+ A7 A7+5 D D6 In a little cottage cozy the world seems rosy at sundown
D
D6
E7 A7 Em B+ A7 A7+5 D D6 F#7 Where a loving smile will greet me and always meet me at sundown. A7 Bm7-5 Cdim A7 Cdim Bm7-5 I seem to sigh, I'm in heav - en,
E7
A7 Bm7-5 Cdim A7 Cdim D When night is fall - ing and love is call - ing me home.
Auf Wiederseh'n, Sweetheart Words & Music by John Sexton, John Turner & Eberhard Storch Recorded by Vera Lynn, 1952 (#1 for 9 weeks)
G Em7 D9 D7/9 Cdim G Auf wie - der - seh'n, auf wie - der - seh'n, G/B A7sus4 Am7 D7/9 G We'll meet a - gain, Sweet - heart; G7 C C/B This love - ly day
Am7 Edim G6 G5 G6 has flown a - way --
E7-9 A9 A A7 A7/9 D7/9 The time has come to part.
G Em7 D9 D7/9 Cdim G We'll kiss a - gain, like this a - gain, G/B A7sus4 Am7 D7/9 G Don't let the tear - drops start; G7 C C/B Am7 Edim G6 G5 G6 With love that's true, I'll wait for you, G7 C C/B Am7 Cdim G Auf wie - der - seh'n, Sweet - heart.
*Suggested by recent visitor Roger Beaulieu
At Last Words & Music by Mack Gorden & Harry Warren Recorded by Glenn Miller, 1939
At Last (A7) D At last
Bm
Em7
A9 Em7 D my love has come along,
A7+5 A7 D My lonely days are over Gdim A7 D And life is like a song.
Bm7
A7 D Bm At last
Em7
Bm7
Em7
Bm
Gdim
A9
A9 Em7 D the skies above are blue;
A7+5 A7 D My heart was wrapped in clover
Bm7
Bm7
Gdim A7 D The night I looked at you.
Em7
Em7
Gm
Em7
Gdim
D
Bridge: A7 D7 G+7 Gdim DM7 I found a dream that I can speak to,
D6
C+ Bm6 Fdim F#m A dream that I can call my own, Bm6 Dm6 E7 AM7 A6 I found a thrill to press my cheek to, D Bm7 Cdim A A thrill I've never known.
(A7) D You smiled
Bm
Em7
Em7
(A7)
A9 Em7 D Bm7 and then the spell was cast,
A7+5 A7 D And here we are in heaven,
Bm7
Em7
First Time: Gdim A7 D For you are mine at last.
Bm
Em
Gdim
Last Time: Gdim A7 D6 For you are mine at last.
Gm
Gdim
D6
(A7)
Em7
Aura Lee Words & Music by W.W. Fosdick & George R. Poulton, ca 1861 Recorded by The Cumberland Three, 1960
G Gdim A7 Am7 D7 G As the blackbird in the spring, 'neath the willow tree,
D
G Gdim A7 Am7 D7 G Sat and piped, I heard him sing, sing of Aura Lee.
Refrain: G G/F# B7 C C/B Am7 Am7/G B7 Aura Lee, Aura Lee, maid with gol - den hair, E7 Bm7-5 A7 Am7 D7 G Sunshine came along with thee, and swallows in the air.
On her cheek the rose was born, 'twas music when she spoke; In her eyes the light of morn with glorious splendor broke. Repeat Refrain: Take my heart and take my ring, I give by all to thee; Take me for eternity, Dearest Aura Lee. Repeat Refrain: Aura Lee, the birds may flee the willow's golden hair; Then the wintry winds may be blowing ev'rywhere. Final Refrain: Yet if they blue eyes I see, gloom will soon depart; For to me, sweet Aura Lee, is sunshine to the heart.
If you think the chord progression sounds familiar, that's probably because the melody was adapted from Public Domain for "Love Me Tender" by Elvis Presley.
Autumn to May Words & Music by Paul Stookey & Peter Yarrow Recorded by Peter, Paul & Mary, 1962
C Bm C D Oh, once I had a little dog, his color it was brown, C Bm C D I taught him how to whistle, to sing and dance and run. G Em Bm Bm7 G G/F# Em His legs they were fourteen yards long, his ears so very wide, G Em Bm Bm7/E C D Around the world in half a day, upon him I could ride. G C D Em C D Sing tarry-o-day, Sing Autumn to May.
C Bm C D Oh, once I had a little frog, he wore a vest of red, C Bm C D He leaned upon a silver cane, a top hat on his head. G Em Bm Bm7/E G G/F# Em He'd speak of far off places, of things to see and do, G Em Bm C D And all the kings and queens he'd met, while sailing in a shoe. G C D Em C Sing tarry-o-day, Sing
D Autumn to May.
C Bm C D Oh, once I had a flock of sheep, they grazed upon a feather. C Bm C D I'd keep them in a music box from wind and rainy weather. G Em Bm And every day the sun would shine, G Em They'd fly all through the town G Em Bm C D To bring me back some golden rings, and candy by the pound. G C D Em C Sing tarry-o-day, Sing
D Autumn to May.
C Bm C D Oh, once I had a downy swan, she was so very frail, C Bm C D She sat upon an oyster shell, and hatched me out a snail. G Em Bm Bm7/E G Em The snail it changed into a bird, the bird to butterfly, G Em Bm Bm7/E C D And he who tells a bigger tale would have to tell a lie. G C D Em C Sing tarry-o-day, Sing
D Autumn to May.
Autumn to May
Autumn Leaves Words & Music by Jacques Prevert & Joseph Kosma, 1950 English lyrics by Johnny Mercer Recorded by Roger Williams, 1955 (#1 for 4 weeks)
Em The
Em9 Em Am7 au - tumn leaves
Am6 B7 The autumn leaves
D7
Em I
Em9 see
Em Em9 of red and gold.
Em Am7 D7 your lips,
Am6 The sunburned hands
GM7 G6 drift by my window, Em
GM7 the summer kisses, B7
G6
Em I used to hold.
B+ Em B7 Em Since you went away, the days grow long, Em7 Em D7 D D7 G And soon I'll hear old win - ter's song; CdimIV CdimI B7 Em Em9 Em But I miss you most of all, my Dar - ling, A Am7 B7 Em When au - tumn leaves start to fall.
Am7
Am6
Em(9)
Avalon Words & Music by Al Jolson, B. G. DeSylva & Vincent Rose Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1950
E7 A AM7 E7 E7/6 A6 A A6 A I found my love in Av - a - lon, E7 A D9 Be - side
A AM7 E7 the bay;
D9 E7 Bm7 E7 D9 Bm7 I left my love in Av - a - lon E7 D9 Bm7-5 And sailed a -
A way.
D9
Bm7/E
A
E7 A AM7 E7 E7/6 A6 A A6 I dream of her and Av - a - lon E7 A D9 From dusk
A
A AM7 D Dm6 til dawn,
E7 A AM7 C#m7 C#m7-5 F#7/9 F#7 F#7/9 And so I think I'll trav - el on
First Time: B7 D9 E A Edim To Av - a - lon.
E7
Last Time: Dalt Cdim Bm7-5 E7 To Av a -
A lon.
Baby, Dream Your Dream Words & Music by Dorothy Fields & Cy Coleman Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1991 From the 1966 Broadway musical "Sweet Charity"
D D9 D A7 D DM7 D+ A7 D+ A7 D+ Ba - by, dream your dream -- close your eyes and try it. Bm F#7 D7 Am7 D7 Cdim Dream of furniture, dream that I can buy it. G G/F# Em7 Em6 A G A Em7 A Edim That fancy bed you prayed for, not on - ly bought but paid for. D D9 D A7 D DM7 D+ A7 D+ A7 D+ Dream we sign the lease, leave a small de - pos - it; Bm F#7 Bm F#7 B7 B7/F# B7 Three and one-half rooms with a walk - in closet. G G/F# Em7 Em6 A Bm We'll ask the local jet set
F#7 Bm Cdim to dine on our di - nette set.
Bm F#7 Bm F#7 Am Am+7 D7 D6 D7 Right across the street, there's a friend - ly bank; G D7 G Am7 G Gm Cm7 Fdim C7 You make a friend - ly loan, and the bank says: "Thank you."
D D9 D A7 D DM7 D+ A7 D+ A7 D+ Ev' - ry Sat - ur - day, we'll spend all our mon - ey. Bm F#7 D7 Am7 D7 Cdim Join the P.T.A. -- they will love you, honey! G G/F# A Edim F#7 Cdim G Life will be frozen peaches and cream, Ba - by, A Em7 A7 Em7 F#7 B7 Dream your dream,
G6 A7/6 G Edim dream your dream.
D
Baby Face Words & Music by Benny Davis & Harry Akst, 1921 Recorded by Art Mooney & His Orchestra, 1948
C G C C/B Am7 Am7/G Dm7 G7 Ba-by Face, you've got the cutest lit - tle baby face Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 There's not another one could take your place, C A7 Baby face. D9 D7 My poor heart is jumpin -G D7 G7 G/B You sure have started somethin'. C G C C/B Am7 Am7/G E Bm7-5 E7 Am Am+7 C7 Ba-by face, I'm up in heaven when I'm in your fond em - brace F Cdim C C/B A7 I didn't need a shove cause I just fell in love D7 G7 C With your pretty baby face.
Baby, It's Cold Outside Words & Music by Frank Loesser Recorded by Margaret Whiting & Johnny Mercer, 1949 From the 1949 movie "Neptune's Daughter"
A7 Em7 A7 D I really can't stay
A7
D
A7
(But, baby, it's cold outside) A7 Em7 A7 G/B A7 I got to go way (side) (But, baby, it's cold outside) A7 D Em7 D This evening's has been (outside) (Been hoping that you'd drop in) DM7 D7 Am7 D7 Am7 D7 So very nice (drop in) (I'll hold your hands, they're just like ...) G Am7 G Am7 My mother will start to worry (...ice) (Beautiful, what's your...) G Am7 G Am7 And father will be pacing the floor (...hury) (Listen to the fireplace...) D6 So really I'd (...roar)
A7 D6 A7 better scurry (Beautiful, please...)
E7 Bm7-5 A7 G A7 Well, maybe just a half a drink more (don't hurry) (Put some records on while I...) Em7 A7 D A7 D A7 The neighbors might think (pour) (But Baby, it's bad out there) A7 Em7 A7 G/B A7 Say, what's in this drink (No cabs to be had out there) A7 D Em7 D I wish I knew how (Your eyes are like star...) D6
DM7 D7 Am7 D7 Am7 D7 To break the spell (light now) ( I'll take your hand, your hair looks...)
G Am7 G Am7 I ought to say no, no, no, sir (swell) (Mind if I move in...) G Am7 G Am7 At least I'm gonna say that I tried (closer) (What's the sense of hurting...) D6 C7 B7 I really can't stay (my pride) (Baby don't hold out) E7 A7-9 Dm7 Ahh, but it's cold out - side. (Ba - by it's cold out - side.)
A7
A7 Em7 A7 D A7 D A7 I simply must go (But, baby, it's cold outside) A7 Em7 A7 G/B A7 The answer is no (But, baby, it's cold outside) A7 D Em7 D This welcome has been (How lucky that you...) DM7 D7 Am7 D7 Am7 D7 So nice and warm (dropped in) (Look out the window at that...) G Am7 G Am7 My sister will be suspicious (storm) (Gosh, your lips look de-...) G Am7 G Am7 My brother will be there at the door (-licious) (Waves upon a tropical...) D6 A7 D6 A7 My maiden aunt's mind is visious (shore) (Gosh, your lips are de-...) E7 Bm7-5 A7 G A7 Well maybe just a cigarette more (-licious) (Never such a blizzard be-...)
Baby, It's Cold Outside
Em7 A7 D A7 D A7 I've got to get home (-fore) (But, baby, you'll freeze out there) A7 Em7 A7 G/B A7 See ya, say, lend me a comb (It's up to your knees out there) D6 DM7 D6 You've really been grand (I thrill when you touch...) DM7 D7 Am7 D7 Am7 D7 But don't you see (my hand) (How can you do this thing to...) G Am7 G Am7 There's bound to be talk tomorrow (me) (Think of my life long...) E7 A7sus4 A7 At least there will plenty implied (sorrow) (If you caught pnuemonia and...) D6 C7 B7 I really can't stay (died) (Get over that old doubt) E7 A7 D6 Ahh but it's cold out - side. (Ba- by it's cold out - side.)
Requested by recent (and frequent) visitor Larry D'Lion
Baby, It's Cold Outside
Baby, Oh Where Can You Be Words & Music by Ted Koehler, Frank Magine Recorded by Fats Waller, 1929
D G D A7 Ev'rywhere I see a pair D F#7 B7 Like lovebirds up in a tree, Em7 A7 Edim A7 D F#m Gdim Em7 A7 Baby, oh where can you be? I need you.
D G D A7 Moon above, it's time for love D F#7 B7 For ev'rybody but me -Em7 A7 G Em7 D Baby, oh where can you be?
G
Edim
D
Edum B7 B7/F# Cdim B7 It seems that each little breeze sighs through the trees, B7 Cdim B7 B7/F# Tellin' me "Don't be blue." E7 Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 Stars sympathize; guess they are wise -E7 Bm7-5 E7 A7 They kind of miss you, too.
D G D A7 Nights like this don't hold much bliss D F#7 B7 For one as lonely as me; Em7 A7 G Em7 D Baby, oh where can you be? *Requested by recent visitor Rene Michiels
Back In Your Own Back Yard Words & Music by Al Jolson, Billy Rose, and Dave Dreyer Recorded by Al Jolson, 1927
D A7 A7+ D Bm Fdim(III) Em7 A7 The bird with feathers of blue is waiting for you Em7 A7 A7+ D Cdim(IV) Back in your own back yard;
Em7
A7
D A7 A7+ D Bm Fdim(III) Em7 A7sus4 A7 You'll find your castle in Spain through your win - dow - pane Em7 A7 A7+ D Back in your own back yard.
Bridge: DM7 F#m F#m+7 Oh, you can go to the east, go to the west, F#m7 B7 Someday you'll come E E7 Bm7-5 Gm A7 Weary at heart back where you started from.
A7+ A7 A7+ D Bm Fdim(III) Em7 A7 You'll find your happiness lies right under your eyes Em7 A7 A7+ D Back in your own back yard.
Bali Ha'i Words & Music by Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II Recorded by Perry Como, 1949 (#9) From the Broadway musical "South Pacific"
E Gdim Edim E Gdim Edim E Bali Ha'i may call you, any night, any day, E Gdim Edim E In your heart, you'll hear it call you: E C B7 E "Come away...Come away."
E Gdim Edim E Gdim Edim E Bali Ha'i will whis - per in the wind of the sea: E Gdim Am7 Edim E "Here am I, your special is - land! E C B7 E Come to me, come to me!"
Bridge: E7 A Bb9 A G Em7 A Your own special hopes, your own special dreams, F#m Bm C B7 Bloom on the hillside and shine in the streams.
E Gdim Edim E Gdim Edim E If you try, you'll find me where the sky meets the sea. E Gdim Edim E "Here am I, your special is - land! E C B7 E Come to me, come to me!" E A9 B7 E6 Bali Ha'i, Bali Ha'i, Bali Ha'i!
Ballerina Words & Music by Carl Sigman & Bob Russell Recorded by Vaughn Monroe, 1947 (#1)*
D Em7 A7 Em6 D Dance, bal - le - ri - na, dance,
D6
D A7 D9 G Cdim Em7 A7 Em7 And do your pir - ou - ette in rhy - thm with your ach - ing heart. Em B+ Em7 Dance, bal - le - ri - na, dance,
Em6
Em B+ Em7 Em6 Em7 A7 D You mus - n't once for - get a dan - cer has to dance the part.
D Em7 A7 Em6 D Whirl, bal - le - ri - na, whirl,
A7
D6
D A7 D9 G Cdim Em7 A7 Em7 And just ig - nore the chair that's emp - ty in the se - cond row. Em B+ Em7 This is your mo - ment, girl,
A7
A7
Em6
Em B+ Em7 Em6 Em7 A7 D Al - though he's not out there ap - plaud - ing as you steal the show.
Bridge: F# F#7 C#m7-5 F#7 Bm Once you said, "His love must wait its turn."
Em6
Bm B7 B+ Em B+ E7 Em7 You wan - ted fame in - stead; I guess that's your con - cern -G/B A7 We live and learn.
D Em7 A7 Em6 D And love is gone, bal - le - ri - na, gone,
D6
D A7 D9 G Cdim Em7 A7 Em7 A7 So on with your ca - reer -- you can't af - ford a back - ward glance. Em B+ Em7 Dance on and on and on;
Em6
Em B+ Em7 Em6 A thou - sand people here have come to see the show Em7 A7 As round and round you go, G/B A7 D Am7 D6 So bal - le - ri - na dance, dance, dance.
*This song was also memorably recorded by Nat King Cole in 1957 when it reached #18. Though it never achieved quite the level of popularity that Monroe's version did, Cole's version has out-lasted Monroe's.
Ballerina
Baubles, Bangles And Beads Words & Music by George Forrest, Robert Wright & Billy May Recorded by Peggy Lee, 1952
Dm7 G7 CM7 Am Cdim Baubles, bangles, hear how they jing, jing-a-ling-a, Dm7 G7 CM7 Baubles, bangles, bright shiny beads.
F#m7 B7 E C#m7 Fdim(III) Sparkles, spangles, my heart will sing, sing-a-ling-a, F#m7 B7 E E7 Wearing baubles, bangles and beads.
Bridge: Bm7 E7 AM7 F#m I'll glitter and gleam so, Dm7 G7 CM7 CM7/6 Make somebody dream so that,
Dm7 G7 CM7 A7 Fdim Someday he may buy me a ring, ring-a-ling-a, Dm7 G7 CM7 I've heard that's where it leads, Fdim CM7 Dm7 G7 C Wear - ing baubles and bangles and beads.
*Thanks to recent visitor Larry d'Lion for the suggestion.
Basin Street Blues Words & Music by Spencer Williams, 1926 Recorded by Louis Armstrong, 1928
G7 C G7 Cdim C Won't you come along with me
C Dm7 Cdim C
C Dm7 C7 G7+5 Down that Mis - sis - sip - pi;
C
Bb
G7+5
C C7 F Fm We'll take a boat to the land of dreams, C G/B Am7 Bb9 G7 C G Steam down the river down to New Orleans.
C G7 Cdim C The band's there to greet us,
C Dm7 Cdim C
C C7 G7 G7+5 Old friends will meet us,
C
Bb
G7+5
C C7 F Fm Where all people like to meet C C/B Am7 Am7/G G7 C Heaven on earth, they call it Basin Street
G7
C C/B E7 Basin Street is the street A7 A7/9 A A7 Where the elite always meet -D Am7 D9 G7 In New Orleans, land of dreams C9 C CM7 Cdim You'll never know how nice it seems Dm7 Em7 F7 G7 Or just how much it really means.
C C/B E7 Glad to be, yessiree, A7 A7/9 A A7 Where welcomes free, dear to me, F Dm7 G7 G7/6 G7 G7/6 C C Where I can lose my Ba - sin Street Blues.
F Fm Bb9
C
Be Careful, It's My Heart Words & Music by Irving Berlin Recorded by Bing Crosby, 1942 (#2) From the movie "Holiday Inn"
Em7 A7/9 G/B A7 D6 Be careful, it's my heart.
B7
Em7 G/B A7 Edim D6 B7 It's not my watch you're holding, it's my heart. D DM7 D7 Cdim(IV) Gm7 Edim D It's not the note I sent you that you quickly burned. F Dm7 E7 A7 It's not the book I lent you that you never returned.
Em7 A7/9 G/B A7 D6 B7 Be careful, it's my heart. Em7 G/B A7 Edim B7 The heart with which so willingly I part. G Gm7 Gdim Edim It's yours to take to keep or break, D6 C#m7-5 B7 But please, before you start, G G/F# Em7 A7 A7+5 D Be careful, it's my heart.
Be My Life's Companion Words & Music by Bob Hilliard & Milton DeLugg, 1951 Recorded by Rosemary Clooney, 1953 (#18)
(A7) D Cdim Be my life's
B7 Em7 A7 companion and you'll never grow old,
Em7 A7 A7+5 D Cdim B7 I love you so much that you'll never grow old. (B7) D Cdim B7 Em7 A7 When there's joy in living, you just never grow old; A7+5 Em7 A7 A7+5 D D9 You've just gotta stay young, 'cause you'll never grow old.
Bridge: G G/F# Em G/B D G/B D People who are lonely can be old at thirty three; G G/F# Em No one wants to be
G/B
D G/B D old at thirty-three.
G G/F# Em G/B D G/B D Bm People who are lonely can be old at thirty-three " E7 A7 Don't let it happen to you, don't let it happen to me.
(A7) D Cdim B7 Em7 A7 Be my life's companion and you'll never grow old, Em7 A7 A7+5 D A7 You'll never grow old, no, you'll never grow old. G Gdim D Bm7-5 E7 Love and youth and happiness are yours to have and hold;
G G/F# Em Em7 Bm Bm7-5 E7 Be my life's companion, be my life's companion A7 A7+5 D And you'll never grow old. ----------------------------------------------------Beauty and the Beast Words & Music by Howard Ashman & Alan Menken Recorded by Celine Dion & Peabo Bryson, 1991 From the Walt Disney movie of the same name, 1991
D9 A7sus4 A7 D9 Tale as old as time,
A7sus4 true as it can be.
A7
D DM7 F#m F#m7 G9 Barely even friends, then some - bod - y bends G G/F# A7sus4 Un - ex - pec - ted - ly.
A7
D9 A7sus4 A7 D Am7 Just a little change . . . small, to say the least; D7 G9 F#m7 Em7 Both a little scared, neither one pre-pared -A7sus4 Beauty
A7 D and the beast.
A7sus4 F#m Ever just the same G F#m Ever as before,
G9
G F#m G9 ever a surprise,
G9 G Bm ever just as sure
Bm7-5 C As the sun will rise.
C/B
D9 A7sus4 Tale as old as time,
A7
A7
D9
A7sus4 tune as old as song.
D DM7 F#m F#m7 G9 Bittersweet and strange, finding you can change, G G/F# A7sus4 Learning you were wrong.
D9 A7sus4 Certain as the sun,
A7
A7
D
Am7 rising in the East.
D7 G9 F#m7 Em7 Tale as old as time, song as old as rhyme -A7sus4 Beauty
A7 D and the beast.
Coda: D7 G9 F#m7 Em7 Tale as old as time, song as old as rhyme -A7sus4 Beauty
A7 D and the beast.
A7
Because of You Words & Music by Arthur Hammerstein & Dudley Wilkinson, 1941 Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1951 (#1 for 11 weeks)
Cdim A7 F#m7 (Fm7) Em7 A7 DM7 (D alt Because of you, there's a song in my heart;
G
Cdim A7 F#m7 (Fm7) Em7 A7 DM7 (D alt Because of you, my ro - mance had it's start.
D)
G
D)
A7+5 F#m7 B7 Because of you, the sun will shine, Em Cdim Em The moon and stars will say you're mine, E9 Fdim Em7 Forever, and never to part. Cdim A7 F#m7 (Fm7) Em7 A7 DM7 I only live for your love and your kiss;
G
DM7
A7+5 F#m7 B7 F#m7 Cdim Em Cdim It's par " a - dise to be near you like this.
Em
G C#7 D F#7 Bm7 Because of you, my life is now worthwhile, Em7 A7-9 D6 And I can smile because of you.
(Last time) Em7 A7-9 D6 And I can smile because of you.
D alt
Gm7
DM7
Written in 1940 for the movie "I Was An American Spy," Bennett's rendition " his first hit -- was in the top ten constantly from July through December 1951.
Because You're Mine Words & Music by Sammy Cahn & Nicholas Brodszky Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1952 (#16
G Em7 Am7 GM7 D7/9 G9 D9 G Be - cause you're mine, the brightest star I see D9 G Bm7 G Looks down, my love, and en - vies me C C/B Am7 Em7 C D7/9 D7 Be - cause you're mine, be - cause you're mine.
C Em7 Am D6 Am7 D7 Be - cause you're mine, the breeze that hurries by D9 Am7 Edim D7 Be - comes a mel - o - dy and why? Cdim G Am7 Cdim G Be - cause you're mine, be - cause you're mine
G Em7 E7-9 Am7 Em7 C Em7 Am I only know for as long as I may live C C/B Am7 A7 Em7 Bm7 Em7 A7 Em7 Gdim D7 I'll on - ly live for the kiss that you alone may give me
G Em7 Am7 GM7 D7/9 G9 D9 G And when we kiss, that isn't thunder, dear, D9 G Bm7 G6 It's only my poor heart you hear Cdim C Am7 Cdim G And its applause because you're mine.
*Requested by recent visitor Rapplguitar. He actually requested the Mario Lanza version, but due to a personal bias against Lanza's operatic vocal style, I opted instead for Cole's mellower rendering of the song, even though Cole's reached only #16 and Lanza's actually reached #7.
Begin the Beguine Words & Music by Cole Porter, 1935 Recorded by Artie Shaw, 1936
A A6 When they begin
AM7
A6
A A6 It brings back the sound
A A6 the beguine,
AM7
A6
AM7
A6 E7 of music so tender,
Bm Bm7 Bm Bm7 It brings back a night of tropical splendor, Bm7-5 E7 E7sus4 It brings back a memory
A A6 AM7 I'm with you once more
E7
A9 A ever green.
A6 A A6 under the stars,
A AM7 F#m7 E7 And down by the shore, an orchestra's playing; E7 Bm7-5 E7 D And even the palms seem to be swaying E7 E7sus4 When they begin
E7
A A6 the beguine.
AM7
A6
Bridge: Am D7 G To live it again is past all endeavor Gm C7 FM7 Except when that tune clutches my heart,
F
Cdim Dm E F And there we are, swearing to love forever, E Dm7 E E7 And promising never, never to part.
AM7
A6
Beer Barrel Polka (Roll Out The Barrel) Words & Music by Wladimir A. Timm, Vasek Zeman & Jaromir Vejvoda English translation by Lew Brown Recorded by The Andrews Sisters, 1939
E7 A D9 There's a garden,
A
E7 A D9 what a garden,
A
E7 A F#m D9 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 Only hap - py fa - ces bloom there, D9 E7 D9 E7 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 And there's nev - er an - y room there D9 E7 D9 Cdim Bm7-5 A Edim For a wor - ry or a gloom there.
E7 A D9 Oh, there's mu - sic
A
E7
E7 A D9 and there's dancing,
A
E7 A F#m D9 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 And a lot of sweet ro - man - cing; E7 D9 E7 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 When they play the pol - ka, D9 E7 D9 E7 Fdim They all get in the
A D9 swing.
A
A7 D F#m Bm Bm7/E D Ev' - ry time they hear that oom - pa - pa,
Fdim
Bm7-5 A D9 A E7 A Ev' - ry - bod - y feels so tra - la - la,
D9
Bm7-5 E7 D9 Cdim Bm7-5 They want to throw their cares a -
E7 way,
D
D9
A
E7
Bm7-5 E7 D9 E7 Fdim A They all go lah - de - ah - de - ay.
A7 D F#m Bm Bm7/E D Fdim D Then they hear a rum - ble on the floor, the floor -Bm7-5 A D9 A E7 A It's the big sur - prise they're wait - ing for. Bm7-5 E7 D9 And all the cou - ples
Cdim Bm7-5 form a
E7 D9 ring,
E7
Bm7-5 E7 D9 E7 Fdim A And for miles a - round you'll hear them sing.
D9
A
Refrain: A E7 A A6 A A6 A Edim E7 Roll out the bar - rel, we'll have a bar - rel of fun; D9 Bm D9 E7 D9 E7 D9 Bm7-5 Cdim A Roll out the bar - rel, we've got the blues on the run. A E7 A A6 A A6 A A7/6 A7 D Zing boom ta - rar - rel, ring out a song of good cheer; Bm Bm7/E Bm7-5 Cdim A6 A Now's the time to roll the bar - rel,
F#7
D9 E7 A For the gang's all here.
*Czech in origin, this song's original title was "Skoda Lasky" (Unrequited Love)
Beer Barrel Polka (Roll Out The Barrel)
Bei Mir Bist Du Schön Words & Music by Jacob Jacobs & Sholom Secunda, 1929 English version by sammy Cahn & Saul Chaplin Recorded by The Andrews Sisters, 1938
Intro Verse: B7 Em Am Cdim Of all the boys I've known, and I've known some Cdim Em Am Cdim Until I first met you, I was lonesome
B7
B7
Cdim Em B+ A Am7 And when you came in sight, dear, my heart grew light Em Am B7 And this old world seemed new to me
B7 Em Am Cdim You're really swell, I have to admit you Cdim Em Am Cdim Deserve expressions that really fit you
B7
B7
Cdim Em B+ A And so I've racked my brain, hoping to explain
Am7
B7 Cdim B7 All the things that you do to me
Melody: B7 Em Cdim Em Am7 Em Cdim Em Bei mir bist du schön - please let me explain,
B+
Em7 B7 Em Bei mir bist du schön means that you're grand.
B7 Em Cdim Em Bei mir bist du schön,
Am7
Em Cdim Em again I'll explain,
Em7 B7 Em It means you're the fairest in the land.
B+
Bridge: B+ Am Am+7 I could say, "Bella, bella," Am7 Em Even say "voonderbar." B+ Am Am+7 Cdim Each language only helps me tell you B7
Fdim B7 How grand you are.
B7 Em Cdim Em Am7 Em Cdim Em I've tried to explain "bei mir bist du schön,"
B+
Em7 B7 Em So kiss me and say you understand.
B7 Em Cdim Em Bei mir bist du schön, Am7 B7 Em Cdim Am7 B7 You've heard it all before but let me try to explain Cdim B7 Bei mir
Cdim B7 Cdim Em bist du schön means that you're grand
B+
Am7
B7
B7 Em Cdim Em Bei mir bist du schön, Am7 B7 Em Cdim Am7 B7 It's such an old refrain and yet I should explain Cdim B7 Cdim B7 Cdim Em Am7 It means I am begging for your hand.
Em
Repeat Bridge:
B7 Em Cdim Em Am7 Em Cdim Em I've tried to explain "bei mir bist du schön,"
B+
Em7 B7 Em So kiss me and say you understand.
This chart replaces one that's been here for quite a while...but I hadn't realized how incomplete it was. Thanks to recent visitor Aidan Hodgers for letting me know that there was more of this song out there...and now it's here, too. And, ever in the slow group, I must have heard this song a hundred times before I realized that the first line was not "My dear Mister Shane."
Bella Notte (This Is The Night) Words & Music by Peggy Lee & Sonny Burke Recorded by George Givot, 1955 From the Walt Disney movie "Lady and the Tramp"
E7/6 A9 A A9 A E7 A AM7 A AM7 Oh, this is the night, it's a beau - ti - ful night D9 A6 A Cdim A E7/9 E7 And we call it bel - la not - te D9 E7 D9 E7 D9 E7 Look at the skies -- they have stars in their eyes D9 E7/9 E7 Cdim E7 A6 A On this love - ly bel - la not - te. A9 F#m AM7 D9 Side by side with your loved one, E7 D9 Bm7-5 A6 You'll find en - chant - ment here. E7 D9 Bm7-5 E7 The night will weave its mag - ic spell, D9 Bm7-5 E7 When the one you love is near! E7-9 A9 A A9 A AM7 B7/9 B7 B7/9 B7 Oh this is the night, and the heav - ens are right! D9 E7sus4 E7 E7/6 E7 A9 A On this love - ly bel - la not - te!
Besame Mucho Words & Music by Consuelo Velasquez, English Lyric Sunny Skylar Recorded by Julie London, 1963
Am Am+7 Dm Besame, besame mucho.
Dm+7
A7 Dm7 E7-9 Fdim Am Each time I cling to your kiss I hear music di - vine. A7-9 A7 Dm Dm+7 Besame, besame mu - cho.
Dm7
Dm7-5
Am C7 B7 Fdim E+ Hold me my darling and say that you'll always be mine.
Dm7 E7-9 Am Am+7 This joy is something new, my arms enfolding you. Dm7 E7-9 Am7 Never knew this thrill be - fore. Dm7 E7-9 Am Am7 Whoever thought I'd be holding you close to me C7 B7 Fdim E+ Whispering, "It's you I a - dore"?
Am Am+7 Dm Dm+7 Dearest one, if you should leave me, A7 Dm7 E7-9 Fdim Am Each little dream would take wings and my life would be through A7-9 A7 Dm Dm+7 Besame, besame mu - cho.
Dm7
Dm7-5
Am7 C7 Gdim Fdim E7-9 Am Love me for - ev - er and make all my dreams come true.
The Best Is Yet To Come Words & Music by Carolyn Leigh & Cy Coleman Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1960
AM7 A7 D9 E7-9 AM7 F#m Out of the tree of life I just picked me a plum;
D6 - Fdim - E7 - Bm7-5
AM7 A7 D9 Bm7-5 F#7 Gdim You came along and everything's startin' to hum --
F#7
Bm Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 E7/6 A D9 Still, it's a real good bet, the best is yet to come.
CM7 Am Fdim G7 C Am7 Best is yet to come and babe, won't that be fine?
A
Cdim
A9
G7
CM7 Am Fdim Em7 A7 Gdim You think you've seen the sun, but you ain't seen it shine
Fdim
G7 Dm7 Fdim G7 C Dm7 Cdim Wait till the warm-up's underway, wait till our lips have met,
Am
A7
G7 Dm7 Fdim G7 And wait till you see that sunshine day -C Dm7 C You ain't seen nothin' yet!
E7
AM7 A7 D9 E7-9 F#7 C#m7-5 The best is yet to come and babe won't it be fine? D F#m E7 Cdim E7 A D9 The best is yet to come, come the day you're mine.
Bm7-5
F#7
A
AM7 C#m7-5 F#7 E Bm7-5 A Come the day you're mine, I'm gonna teach you to fly. A7 F#7 B7 E7 Cdim A We've only tasted the wine -- we're gonna drain the cup dry.
CM7 Am Fdim G7 C Am7 Wait till your charms are right for these arms to surround
Cdim
CM7 Am Fdim Em7 A7 Gdim You think you've flown before, but you ain't left the ground
G7
Fdim
G7 Dm7 Fdim G7 C Dm7 Cdim Am Wait till you're locked in my embrace, wait till I draw you near G7 Dm7 Fdim G7 C Dm7 C E7 Wait till you see that sunshine place -- ain't nothin' like it here.
A7
AM7 A7 D9 E7-9 F#7 C#m7-5 The best is yet to come and babe won't it be fine?
Bm7-5
DM7 Cdim E7 Cdim E7 A C#m7-5 The best is yet to come, come the day you're mine. D6 F#m Bm7-5 E7/6 E7 A D9 The best is yet to come, come the day you're mine.
F#7
F#7
A - E7 - A6
The Best Is Yet To Come
The Best Things In Life Are Free Words & Music by B. G. DeSylva, Lew Brown & Ray Henderson, 1927 Recorded by Dinah Shore, 1948 (#18)
G7 C C/B Am7 Cdim CM7 CM7/6 The moon be - longs to ev'ryone -C Edim Cdim The best things in life are
Dm7 free.
G7
Dm Dm+7 Dm7 Dm6 The stars be - long to ev'ryone -F Dm7 Fdim C They gleam there for you and me. C C9 C C9 The flow - ers in Spring,
C7
F F6 F F6 The rob - ins that sing, D7sus4 D7 The sun - beams that shine, Dm7 Bb9 G7 They're yours, they're mine. G7+5 C C/B Am7 Cdim CM7 CM7/6 A9 And love be - longs to ev' - ry - one -A7 Dm Dm+7 Dm7 Bb9 C The best things in life are free.
The Best Man Words & Music by Roy Alfred & Fred Wise Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1946
Intro Verse: D D9 Dsus4 D E E7/9 E E7 I guess I've got a heart meant for fooling around with chicks, A G/B A7 D Cdim A7 'Cause in that love department, I know all the ladies' tricks. F#7 Bm F#7 Bm Now I ran across a girl one day, she was as sharp as a girl could be, E Bm7-5 Cdim E A G/B A7 And I wasn't surprised to hear her say that she really went for me.
Refrain: Edim A7 D F#m G Edim D She said I was the best man who ever knocked on her door; Edim A7 Dalt D G Edim D She said I was the best man, the fella she'd waited for. D7 G Gm D Gdim D She said I was the best man at dancing, and nobody can deny Cdim E Cdim A Bm7-5 A G/B Cm7-5 A7 That when it came to romancin' I was the A-plus number one guy.
Edim A7 D F#m G Edim D But then she met my best friend and knocked him right off his pins, Edim A7 Dalt D G6 Cdim G6 But still I wasn't worrried, 'cause the best man always wins. D7 G G/F# D6/9/F# Em7 The way it all turned out, there was no doubt D F#m B7 That I was best man in the end; Cdim E7/9 Edim A7 D Yes, I was the best man when she married my best friend.
Instrumental interlude: first half of refrain
Repeat Second Half of Refrain
Coda: D7 G5 G6 Fdim D So don't you think you're best til you pass the test D7 C#m7-5 B7 And you know all the ladies' tricks, E7/9 Bm7-5 E7/9 'Cause you'll wind up as the best man
Cdim
A Edim D While the other guy gets the chicks.
The Best Man
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea Words & Music by Harold Arlen & Ted Koehler, 1931 Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1964
Em7 A7 D A7 F#m Bm Is there anyone around who cannot see? A7 Bm F#m A7/9 Edim Bm It's the well-known run around that you're giving me; G G/F# Em7 A7/9 G D I suppose you'll tell me I'm all wrong. Em7 A7 D A7 F#m Bm It's a bitter pill to take, coming from you, A7 Bm F#m A7/9 Edim Bm Though I've made a big mistake, what can I do? G G/F# Em7 A7/9 Edim D Cdim I don't know what makes me string a - long.
Em7 - Bbm9 - A7 - A7+5
D F#m Cdim A7 Bm F#7 G A7 I don't want you, but I'd hate to lose you, D D6 D7/9 G9 G Em7 Edim G G/F# Em7 A7/9 D F#7 G A7+5 You've got me in be - tween the devil and the deep blue sea.
D F#m Cdim A7 Bm F#7 G A7 I forgive you, 'cause I can't forget you, D D6 D7/9 G9 G Em7 Edim G G/F# Em7 A7/9 D D7 You've got me in be - tween the devil and the deep blue sea.
G5 G/F# Em7 Am7 D7/9 I ought to cross you off my list, G5 G/F# Em7 Am7 D7/9 But when you come knocking at my door, G G/F# G/B Em7 C B7 Fate seems to give my heart a twist Em B+ Em7 Em6 A7 And I come running back for more.
D F#m Cdim A7 Bm F#7 G A7 I should hate you, but I guess I love you, D D6 D7/9 G9 G Em7 Edim G G/F# Em7 A7/9 D You've got me in be - tween the devil and the deep blue sea.
Bewitched, Bothered & Bewildered Words & Music by Lorenz Hart & Richard Rodgers Recorded by Mel Torme, 1944
C Gdim I'm wild again,
Dm7 Cdim beguiled again,
C E7 FM7 Fdim A simpering, whimpering child again C D7 G7 Dm7 G7 Bewitched, bothered and bewildered am I.
C Gdim Couldn't sleep,
Dm7 Cdim and wouldn't sleep,
C E7 FM7 Fdim When love came and told me I shouldn't sleep C D7 G7 CM7 FM7 A7 Bewitched, bothered and bewildered am I.
Bridge: Dm Lost my heart, but what of it? Am She is cold, I agree; Dm G7 She can laugh, but I love it, Em Edim Dm7 Although the laugh's on me.
G7
C Gdim Dm Cdim I'll sing to her, each spring to her, C E7 FM7 Fdim And long for the day when I'll cling to her C D7 Dm7 G7 C Bewitched, bothered and bewildered am I,
C/B
A7
Gdim
Coda: Fdim C D7 Dm7 G7 C Be - witched, bothered and bewildered am I.
Fdim
C
Beyond The Blue Horizon Words by Leo Robin, Music by Richard A. Whiting & W. Franke Harling Recorded by Jeanette MacDonald, 1944 Introduced by MacDonald in the film "Monte Carlo" and sung by her in the 1944 film "Follow the Boys"
E7 A Gdim A Dm+7 E7 Beyond the blue ho - ri - zon
A waits
a
Gdim A F#m beautiful day.
F#m7
Bm7 Dm A Cdim B7 Bm7-5 E7 Goodbye to things that bore me, joy is waiting for me. E7 A Gdim A Dm+7 E7 A Gdim F# F#7 I see a new ho - ri - zon - my life has only begun.
C#m7-5
First Time: Bm Bm7-5 Bm Dm A Fdim F#m Bm7 E7 A Bm7 Beyond the blue ho - ri - zon lies a ris - ing sun.
E7
Last Time: Bm Bm7-5 Bm Dm A Fdim F#m Bm7 E7 A Beyond the blue ho - ri - zon lies a ris - ing sun.
D9
A
F#7
Beyond The Reef Words & Music by Jack Pitman Recorded by Andy Williams, 1959
A7 A7/6 A7/9 Em7 G/B Be - yond the reef,
A7
G/B A7 D9 D Em7 Where the sea is dark and cold, Cdim A7 Em7 G/B My love has gone
A7
D
G A7 D Cdim and our dreams grow old.
A7 A7/6 A7/9 Em7 G/B There'll be no tears,
A7
G/B A7 D9 D G There'll be no regretting.
D
Cdim A7 Em7 G/B A7 Will she re - mem - ber me?
Gdim
G D A7 D Will she forget?
Bridge: Cdim D7 G9 G I'll send a thousand flowers
Gm7
Edim D Where the tradewinds blow; Cdim D7 G9 G G/F# G/E Edim A7 Em7 I'll send my lonely heart, for I love her so.
A7 A7/6 A7/9 Em7 Some - day I know
G/B
A7
A7
G/B A7 D9 D She'll come back a - gain to me; Cdim A7 Em7 G/B A7 G D A7 D 'Til then my heart will be beyond the reef.
Thanks to D. Galloway for the the suggestion, and the assist.
Beyond the Sea Words & Music by Charles Trenet (as "La Mer," 1945) English lyric by Jack Lawrence, 1947 Recorded by Bobby Darin, 1960 (#6)
G7 C Am Somewhere
Dm7
G7 C beyond the sea,
F G7 C Somewhere waiting for me,
E7
Am
Am
G7 C C7 F My lover stands on golden sands
A7
Dm7
G7 Am Cdim Dm7 And watches the ships that go sail
D7 -
C Somewhere
Am
Am
Dm7
G7 C beyond the sea,
F G7 C She's there, watching for me.
E7
G7 ing.
Am
G7 C C7 F If I could fly like birds on high,
A7
Dm7
G7 Am Cdim Dm7 G7 C Am Then straight to her arms I'd go sail - ing.
Bridge: E C#m7 It's far,
A
B7 E beyond a star,
A B7 E It's near, beyond the moon; G I know
Em Am7
C#m7
C#m7
D7 G beyond a doubt
Gdim
Em
Am7 D7 G Gdim Edim My heart will lead me there soon.
C Am We'll meet
Dm7
G7
G7 C beyond the shore,
F G7 C We'll kiss, just as before;
E7
G7 C C7 F A7 Happy we'll be, beyond the sea,
Am
Am
Dm7
D7
Cdim
B7
First Time: G7 Am Cdim Dm7 G7 C Am And never a - gain I'll go sail - ing. Last Time: G7 Am Cdim Dm7 G7 C Am And never a - gain I'll go sail - ing. G7 C Am No more sailin'
Dm7
G7
Cdim
B7
Dm7
C Am Dm7 bye-bye sailin'.
Fdim
CM7
Beyond the Sea
Big Bad Bill (Is Sweet William Now) Words & Music by Jack Yellen and Milton Ager, 1924 Recorded by Leon Redbone, 1978
D A7 D B7 In the town of Louie-ville E7 Bm7-5 G G/F# E7 Lived a man they called Big Bad Bill; A7 Em7 G A7 A7+5 D I want to tell you, he sure was tough -Cdim Em7 A7 He certainly did strut that stuff.
D A7 D B7 He had folks scared to death; E7 Bm7-5 G G/F# E7 When he walked by they held their breath. E7 Bm7-5 E7 Em7/9 Fdim A7 He was a fightin' man, sure e - nough. G B7 E7 Now Bill took himself a wife, G/B A7 G/B Cdim A7 Just to lead a dif'frent life.
D Em7 D A7 G Em7 A7 D Big Bad Bill is Sweet William now;
G
D
A7
D Em7 D A7 D Cdim A7 Married life has changed him somehow. G G/F# Em7 Gdim He's the man that they all used to fear D F#7 B7 Now the people call him sweet Papa Willy Dear E7 Bm7-5 B7 E7 Stronger than Samson, I declare, A7 G/B A7 Em7 Til a soft-skinned Delilah bobbed his hair.
A7
D Em7 D A7 D Em7 A7 D G Big Bad Bill don't fight an - y - more;
D
A7
D Em7 D A7 D F#7 B7 Wash - es dish - es and he mops up the floor. G Em7 C#7 Used to spend his ev'nings lookin' for a fight; D F#7 B7 Now he's got to see his momma ev'ry night. G Em7 A7 Em7 A7 D Big Bad Bill is Sweet William now.
Thanks once again to frequent visitor Mal Ginn -- for the request, the audio source, and even a chart to work from. I transposed it and then fiddled with it a good deal more than necessary (to tell the truth, it didn't need tweaking, but I can't leave anything alone.) I did take a couple of liberties with the lyrics, relying in part on a Doris Day version that is slightly more politically correct.
Big Bad Bill (Is Sweet William Now)
The Big Hurt Words & Music by Wayne Shanklin Recorded by Toni Fisher, 1959 (#3)
E F Now it begins, now that you've gone; E F Dm Needles and pins, twilight till dawn. E C#7 Watching that clock
A
G#m C#7 F#m Lighting that torch
Am7(V) till you return, C#m7-5 B7 and watching it burn.
E Esus4 E F C#7 F Now it begins, day after day; E Esus4 E F C#7 F Dm6 This is my night, ticking away. E C#7 Waiting to hear
A
Am7(V) footsteps that say,
G#m C#7 "Love will appear Bridge:
F#m
C#m7-5 B7 and this time to stay."
E7 D9 E7 Bm7-5 A6 D9 AM7/6 Oh, each time you go, I try to pretend Am7 Am7(V) Am7 B7 Fdim B7 It's over at last, this time the big hurt will end.
E Esus4 E F C#7 F Now it begins, now that you've gone; E Esus4 E F Needles and pins,
C#7 F Dm6 twilight till dawn.
E C#7 A Am7(V) But if you go, come back again. G#m C#7 F#m C#m7-5 B7 I wonder when, oh when will it end?
Coda: A9 Cdim The big
E E Dm6 E E Dm6 E hurt, the big hurt, the big hurt.
D9 Dm6
E
*Adapted from a chart provided to me by recent visitor Dennis, who also suggested the song. I'm probably the only one on the planet that thinks so, but to me the third line of the final verse would make more sense if it were written as "But if you don't come back again" - and to my ear, it sort of sounds like she could be using those words. At any rate, that's the way I sing it, but I'm showing the generally-accepted lyric transcription here.
The Big Hurt
Blame It On My Youth Words & Music by Edward Heyman & Oscar Levant Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1956
C G7 C Dm7 Am Dm7 G7 If I expected love when first we kissed, blame it on my youth. Dm Dm+7 Dm7 C G7 C7 If only just for you did I exist, blame it on my youth. F Dm7 G7 C G7 E7 I believed in everything, like a child of three. Dm Dm+7 Am Am7/G Dm7 Bb9 G7 You meant more than anything, all the world to me.
C G7 C Dm7 Am Dm7 G7 If you were on my mind both night and day, blame it on my youth. Dm Dm7 G C Am G7 C7 If I forgot to eat and sleep and pray, blame it on my youth. F Em F Dm7 Fdim E7 And if I cried a little bit when first I learned the truth, F Edim Dm7 Fdim G7 C Don't blame it on my heart, blame it on my youth.
The Bilbao Song Words & Music by Bertolt Brecht & Kurt Weill, 1929 English lyrics by Johnny Mercer Recorded by Andy Williams, 1961 (#37) From the 1929 German musical "Happy End"
A Em7 A7+5 D D6 D9 That old Bil - ba - o moon, D6 Dm+7 Dm6 I won't for - get it soon
Dm+7
Fdim A7 Em7 A7 That old Bil - ba - o moon, A7+5 D6 D D6 Just like a big bal - loon D7/9 G6 G5 G6 That old Bil - ba - o moon G5 Gm7 Fdim(IV) Would rise a - bove the dune Gdim D F#m While To - ny's Beach Sa - loon Gdim D D6 Rocked with an old-time tune
Edim
D
F#m G Gdim Edim Gdim D D6 D We'd sing a song the whole night long and I can still re - call A7+5 D D6 Those were the great - est
D
D6 Fdim E7 Fdim those were the great - est
E7 A7 G A7sus4 A7+5 D A Those were the great - est nights of them all.
G
A7
A Em7 A7+5 D D6 D9 No paint was on the door, D6 Dm+7 Dm6 Dm+7 The grass grew through the floor Fdim A7 Em7 A7 Of To - ny's Two By Four A7+5 D6 D On the Bil - ba - o shore
D6
D7/9 G6 G5 G6 But there were friends ga - lore G5 Gm7 Fdim(IV) And there was beer to pour Gdim D F#m And moon - light on the shore
Edim
Gdim D D6 D That old Bil - ba - o shore. F#m G Gdim Edim Gdim D D6 D We'd sing a song the whole night long and I can still re - call A7+5 D D6 Those were the great - est
D
D6 Fdim E7 Fdim those were the great - est
E7 A7 G A7sus4 A7+5 D Those were the great - est nights of them all.
Gdim
D - A7 - D6
The Bilbao Song
The Birth of the Blues Words & Music by B.G. DeSylva, Lew Brown & Ray Henderson Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1952
A7(V) G#7 G7 C C/B Dm7 They heard the breeze in the trees
G7
G7+ C E7 F Singing weird melodies D7 G7 C G#7 And they made that the start of the blues.
G7
A7(V) G#7 G7 C Am Dm7 And from a jail came the wail G7 C E7 F Of a down-hearted frail D7 G7 Dm7 G7 C And they played that as part of the blues.
Fdim
C
Bridge: C C/B E7 Dm6 E7 From a whippoorwill, out on a hill, Dm6 Bm7-5 E7 They took a new note,
Bm7-5
E7 A7 A7sus4 A7 Pushed it through a horn til it was born Am7 D7 Into a new note.
G7
A7(V) G#7 G7 C Am Dm7 G7 And then they nursed it, rehearsed it, G+ C Bm7-5 E7 F And gave out the news D7 Dm7 That the southland
G7
C Am gave birth to the blues.
G#7
G7
Repeat Bridge:
(Repeat last verse)
Last
time:
D7 Dm7 G7 G#7 - G7 Gdim C Bb7 That the southland gave birth to the blues.
G#7
C
Blame It On My Last Affair Words & Music by Irving Mills & Harry Nemo Recorded by Harry James, 1939, Beatrice Byrnes vocal
E7 A Edim D9 Cdim When I walk and I'm called, and I don't turn like that, E7 A Edim Am7 Cdim Should I be introduced, and I sound very flat, A C#m7-5 F#7 D9 F7 E7 It isn't a grudge I bear -- blame it on my last af - fair.
A Edim D9 Cdim If I passed up my plate, though the dish is delish, E7 A Edim Am7 Cdim If I'm handed the bone and I don't care to wish, A C#m7-5 F#7 D9 Bm7-5 Edim E7/6 A G7 It isn't the bill of fare -- blame it on my last af - fair.
Bridge: C Am7 Dm7 G7 It hurt me so, and oh, I don't know Edim F C7 F7/6 If I'll ev - er live it through; A C#m7-5 Gdim F#7 There's no ex - cuse for this a - buse E Edim E7 Com - ing from one like you.
E7 A Edim D9 Cdim If my eyes fill with tears at the least love words said, E7 A Edim D9 Cdim If I'm walk - ing the park when I should be in bed, A C#m7-5 F#7 D9 Bm7-5 Edim E7/6 A It's not that I need the air -- blame it on my last af - fair.
Black Coffee Words & Music by Sonny Burke & Paul Francis Webster, 1948 Recorded by Julie London*, 1960
A G A Bb9 I'm feelin' mighty lonesome, haven't slept a wink; A G A A9 I walk the floor and watch the door, in between I drink D9 Dm Dm6 A Bb9 Black coffee -- love's a hand-me-down broom.
A
Bm7 D9 E7 Bm7-5 A F#7 I'll never know a Sunday in this weekday room.
F#7
Bm7 F7 E7
A G A Bb9 I'm talkin to the shadow one o'clock till four, A G A A9 And Lord, how slow the moments go when all I do is pour D9 Dm Dm6 A Black coffee since the blues caught my eye;
Bb9
A
F#7
Bm7 D9 E7 Bm7-5 A G#7 G7 F#7 F7 E7 A I'm hangin' out on Monday my Sunday dreams to dry.
Bridge:
Bb9 Dm Dm7 A Now man is born to come a-lovin', Dm Dm7 Gdim A And a woman's born to weep and fret F7 Bb To stay at home and tend her oven F7 Gdim F7 E7 Fdim E7 And drown her past regrets in coffee and cigarettes.
A G A Bb9 I'm moonin' all the mornin', moanin' all the night A G A A9 And in between it's nicotine and not much heart to fight. D9 Dm Dm6 A Bb9 Black coffee -- feelin' low as the ground.
A
C#7 G7 F#7 D9 Bm7-5 E7 It's drivin' me cra - zy, this waitin' for my baby Fdim E7 Bm7-5 A F#7 Bm7 E7 Fdim A F#7 'Til he come a - round, 'til he come around.
Bm7 F7 E7 A
*One of the great torch songs of all time, it has been done by a wide variety of female singers. Ella Fitzgerald put her stamp on it in 1948, Peggy Lee did it it 1956, Rosemary Clooney recorded it in 1963, K.D.Lang did it in 1988, and even Sinead O'Connoer did a take on it in 1992. It sounds like a song Diana Krall has to get around to eventually.
Black Coffee
Blue Bayou Words & Music by Joe Melson & Roy Orbison Recorded by Roy Orbison, 1963 (#15) Also by Linda Ronstadt, 1977 (#3)
A A6 A I feel so bad, I got a worried mind; E E7/6 E7 I'm so lonesome all the time E E7/6 E7 A Since I left my baby behind on Blue Bayou; A Saving nickels, saving dimes, E Working till the sun don't shine, E A Looking forward to happier times on Blue Bayou.
Refrain: A A9 A A9 E7 I'm going back someday, come what may, to Blue Bayou, E7sus4 E7 E7sus4 E7 A Where the folks are fine, and the world is mine on Blue Bayou. A9 A A7/9 A7 Where those fishing boats with their sails afloat, D9 D Dm6 If I could only see A6 E A9 A That familiar sunrise through sleepy eyes, how happy I'd be.
A A6 A Gonna see my baby again; E E7/6 E7 Gonna be with some of my friends E E7/6 E7 A Maybe I'll feel better again on Blue Bayou A A6 A Saving nickels, saving dimes, E Working till the sun don't shine, E A Looking forward to happier times on Blue Bayou.
Refrain:
(Instrumental Interlude -
half of refrain)
A9 A A7/9 A7 Oh that girl of mine by my side, D9 D Dm6 The silver moon and the evening tide; A6 A E A Oh, some sweet day, gonna take away this hurtin' inside. E6 E E6 E Well I'd never be blue, my dreams come true E7sus4 E7 A On Blue Bay - ou.
A6/9
A
Blue Bayou
Blue Champagne Words & Music by Grady Watts & Frank Ryerson Recorded by Jimmy Dorsey, 1941 (#1)
D Em7 Edim A7 A7+5 D Em7 A7 Blue Champagne -- purple shadows and Blue Champagne,
Edim
Bb7 A7 D Em7 Gm7 A7 D B7 With the echoes that still remain I keep a blue rendezvous. D Em7 Edim A7 A7+5 D Bubbles rise like a fountain before my eyes,
Em7
A7
Bb7 A7 D Em7 Gm7 A7 D Gdim D And they suddenly crystallize to form a vision of you.
Bridge: Bm7 F#7 Bm7 F#7 All the plans we started, all the songs we sang, D G/B A7sus4 D Each little dream we knew
F#7
Bm7 F#7 D F#7 Seem to overtake me like a boomerang. D E7 Fdim(III) A7 Blue is the sparkle, gone is the tang;
D Em7 Edim A7 A7+5 Each old refrain keeps returning as Bb7 A7 D Em7 Gm7 With my memories and blue champagne A7 Gdim D To toast the dream that was you.
D Em7 I remain
E7
A7
Edim
F#7
A7
Blue Christmas Words & Music by Bill Hayes & Jay Johnson, 1948 Recorded by Elvis Presley, 1957
G Am7 G/B C Am7 Am7/G Cdim G I'll have a blue Christ - mas with - out you; G Am7 G/B G7 Dm7 G Fdim C I'll be so blue think - ing a - bout you. C Em7 Gm7 Edim A7 Gm7 Edim A7 Dm Edim Gdim Dm Dec - o - ra - tions of red on a green Christ - mas tree D7 Am7 D9 D7 Am7 Won't mean a thing, Dear, D9 G G/F# Am7 Edim D7 If you're not here with me
G Am7 G/B C Am7 Cdim G I'll have a blue Christmas, that's certain; G Am7 G/B G7 Dm7 G Fdim C And when that blue heart - ache starts hurt - in', C Em7 You'll be
Gm7 Edim A7 Gm7 do - in' all right [Cm D7 Cm]
Edim A7 Dm A7 Cdim(IV) With your Christ - mas of white, D7/9 G Dm7 G7 G7/6 C9 C (Cdim Dm7) But I'll have a blue, blue Christ - mas. Chords in parentheses are for an optional turnaround
Dm+7
Blue Gardenia Words & Music by Lester Lee & Bob Russell Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1961
Em7 Cdim A7(V) A7/6 Blue gar - den - ia,
F#m DM7 B7 now I'm alone with you
DM7 B7 F#m D9 Bm7-5 A7 D And I am also blue -- she has tossed us aside.
A A7/6 Em7 Cdim A7(V) A7/6 F#m DM7 B7 And like you, gar - den - ia, once I was near her heart DM7 B7 F#m Em7 A7 G/B A7 C#7 After the teardrops start, where are tear - drops to hide?
Bridge: E C#m7-4 F#m Fdim - B7 I lived for an hour --
E B7 E Cdim what more can I tell?
A F#m D9 Fdim E7 F#7 Edim B7 Love bloomed like a flow - er , then the petals fell.
Em7 Cdim A7(V) A7/6 DM7 F#m E7/9 Blue gar - den - ia, thrown to a passing breeze Gdim D9 F#m Bm Bm7/E Em7 Edim D But pressed in my book of mem - or - ries.
*Suggested by recent and frequent visitor RApplguitar
Blue Moon Words & Music by Lorenz Hart & Richard Rodgers Recorded by Billy Eckstine, 1948; also by The Marcels, 1961
G7 C Blue moon,
Am7
Dm7
G7 C You saw me standing alone
Am7
Dm7
D7 CM7 Am7 Without a dream in my heart, F C Am7 Without a love of my own.
D7
Dm7
Blue moon, You knew just what I was there for, You heard me saying a prayer for F G C F - Fm Someone I really could care for.
C
Bridge: Dm7 G7 C And then there suddenly appeared before me Dm7 G7 C The only one my heart could ever hold; Fm7 Bb7 Eb I heard somebody whisper, "Please adore me." G D7 G D7 And when I looked, the moon had turned to gold.
G7
Blue moon, Now I'm no longer alone Without a dream in my heart, Without a love of my own.
Long-time friend and lyrics guru Ron Hontz sent me the following: additional backstory from http://www.oracleband.net/Lyrics/blue-moon.htm -- Although it has been used in many movies, including "Words And Music" (1948); "Malaya" (1949); "East Side, West Side" (1950); and "With A Song In My Heart" (1952), it was the only song by Rogers & Hart that was not actually composed FOR a movie or Broadway show.Also, from sources I can no longer recall to identify, The Marcel's 1961 rendition did NOT go over well with the authors.
Blue Skies Words & Music by Irving Berlin, 1923 Recorded by Willie Nelson, 1978*
Em B+ Em7 A7 Blue skies smiling at me, C#m7-5 G Em7 Nothing but blue skies
Em Bluebirds
C9
D+ G do I see.
B7
B+
Em7 A7 singin' a song,
C#m7-5 G Em7 Nothing but blue birds
C9
D+ G all day long.
Bridge: G G6 Cm G Never saw the sun shining so bright, C G D G Never saw things going so right. G G6 Cm G Noticing the days hurrying by, C G B7 Em B+ When you're in love, my, my, how they fly.
Em B+ Em7 Blue days, all of them gone --
A7
C#m7-5 G C9 D+ G Gdim Dm7sus4 Nothing but blue skies from now on.
G
* Willie Nelson's #1 country hit in 1978 was but the latest in a long series of successful versions of this standard. Introduced in the 1927 musical "Betsy" by Belle Baker, it reached the charts no less than six times that year -- by Ben Selvin (#1); George Olsen (#2); Vincent Lopez (#9); Johnny Marvin and Ed Smalle (also #9); Harry Richman (# 13); and Vaughn Deleath. It Charted in 1941 by Johnny Long (#22), then again in 1946 by both Count Basie (#8) and Benny Goodman (#9).
Blue Tango Words & Music by Mitchell Parish* & LeRoy Anderson Recorded by LeRoy Anderson, 1952
E7 Cdim A D Cdim A F#m E7 Cdim Here I am with you, in a world of blue
E7
Bm7-5 A Asus4 A Bm7-5 A Asus4 E7 While we're dancing to the tan -go we loved when first we met E7 Cdim A D Cdim A F#m E7 Cdim While the mu - sic plays, I recall the days
E7
A A6 F#m Bm7-5 Fdim E7 A When our love was a tune that we couldn't soon for - get
A7 Gdim D G As I kiss your cheek,
Gdim D
Cdim A7 Em7/9 we don't have to speak
A7
G A6 A7 D F#m A7 Gdim The vio - lins like a choir ex - press the de - sire A7 D F#m We used to know
A7 G/B A7 D7 not long a - go
A7 Gdim D G So just hold me tight
Gdim
D
Cdim A7 Em7/9 in your arms to - night
A7
G A6 A7 D F#m A7 A7/6 Gdim A7/6 D And the blue tan - go will be our mem - o - ry of love.
Repeat Second Part
Instrumental Coda:
| D
D6 - Cdim | A9 - A - A9 - A |
D6
-
| D
D6 - DM7
D
A7
| A9 - A
Gdim |
D7 |
G
Gdim
|
G/B
A7
|
|
D
|
*Parrish's lyrics are here mainly as a courtesy to him, because Anderson's recording was, as you certainly remember, an instrumental. I have only heard one recording with a vocal - one by Amanda Lear - which was pleasant but unremarkable, as were the several instrumental "me-too" versions that came out shortly after Anderson's.
Blue Turning Grey Over You Words & Music by Andy Razaf & Fats Waller, 1929 Recorded by Maxine Sullivan, 1956
E E6 Bm7-5 E7 A A9 Am7 My how I miss your ten - der kiss Cdim E Bm7-5 B7 Edim E Edim And the won - der - ful things you would do;
Am7
E E6 Bm7-5 E7 A A9 Am7 I run my hands through silv - 'ry strands
B7
Fdim(III) E Gdim B7 Edim E 'Cause I'm blue turn - ing grey o - ver you.
E Edim E A Am7 Cdim E You used to be so good to me--
G#m
C#m C#m7-5 F#7 Fdim(III) B7 That's when I was a nov - el - ty.
B7 A B7 E E6 Bm7-5 E7 A A6/9 A Am7 Now you have new thrills in view, found some - one new, Cdim Am7 F#7 C#m7-5 B7 Gdim E Left me blue turn - ing grey o - ver you.
*Requested by recent visitor Jozef Dewever.
Blue Velvet Words & Music by Bernie Wayne & Lee Morris Recorded by Bobby Vinton, 1963 (#1 for 3 weeks)
D9 D7 G G/F# Bm She wore blue velvet
Bm7
D9 D7 G Bluer than velvet was the night
Bbm7
Am7
Em7
C Cm D9 D7 Am7 G Edim Am7 Softer than satin was the light from the stars
D9 D7 G G/F# Bm She wore blue velvet
Bm7
Bbm7
D9 D7 G Bluer than velvet were her eyes
Am7
Em7
C Cm D9 D7 Am7 D7 Dm7 Warmer than May her tender sighs -- love was ours
G7
Bridge: CM7 Cm7 Cm7-5 G9 G G6 Ours a love I held tightly, feeling the rapture grow CM7 Cm7 Cm7-5 Like a flame burning brightly Bm7 Gdim Am7 D9 But when she left, gone was the glow
D7 G G/F# Bm Bm7 Of blue velvet,
Bbm7
Am7
D9 D7 G But in my heart there'll always be
Em7
C Cm D9 D7 Am7 Dm7 G9 Precious and warm, a memory through the years G G9 CM7 Am7 Cm7 Cdim D7 G Edim And I still can see blue velvet through my tears.
Am7
Cm7
G6
Blues in the Night Words & Music by Johnny Mercer & Harold Arlen, 1941 Recorded by Rosemary Clooney, 1952 (#17) Written for a film called Hot Nocturne, this song became so popular that the movie was re-titled Blues in the Night
A My mama done tol' me, when I was in kneepants, A7 My mama done tol' me, "Son, D7 A woman'll sweet talk, and give ya the big eye, B7 E7 A But when the sweet talkin's done, E7 Am7 E7 A woman's a two-face, a worrisome thing who'll leave ya t' sing A The blues
D9
A in the night."
Refrain: A7 E7 Am7 D7 Now the rain's a-fallin', hear the train a-callin', A "Whoo-ee." (My mama done tol' me,) D9 Dm6 E7 Hear that lonesome whistle blowin' 'cross the trestle, A "Whoo-ee." (My mama done tol' me.) E7 A whoo-ee-duh whoo-ee, B7 E7 Ol' clickety clack's a-echoin' back
A D9 A the blues in the night.
D9 Dm6 The evening breeze'll start the trees to cryin' E7 C7 B+ F#7-5 Am6 B7 E7 Dm6 E7 And the moon'll hide it's light when you get the blues in the night; D9 Dm6 E7 C7 B+ Take my word, the mockingbird'll sing the saddest kind of song, F#m7-5 Am6 B7 He knows things are wrong, and he's right.
E7
Dm6
Gm6
E7
From Natchez to Mobile, from Memphis to Saint Joe, Wherever the four winds blow; I've been in some big towns and heard me some big talk, But there is one thing I know: A woman's a two-face, a worrisome thing who'll leave ya t' sing The blues in the night. Refrain: Coda: A Oooo
-
oooo
-
A7 B7 oooo, oooo
-
oooo
-
E7 oooo,
B7 E7sus4 A My mama was right, there's blues in the night.
Blues in the Night
Body And Soul Words & Music by Johnn Green, Ed Heyman, Ed Sour & Fran Eyton Recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, 1953 Am7 Am7/G (Cdim) D7 D+5 My heart is sad and lonely; G6 Am7 Bm7 Bbm7 Am7 Fdim For you I sigh, for you dear on - ly. Am Am7/G B7 Why haven't you seen it? Em7 D7/9 D+5 G6 I'm all for you body and soul.
Am7 Am7/G Cdim D7 D+5 I spend my days in long - ing G6 Am7 Bm7 Bbm7 Am7 Fdim And won - d'ring why it's me you're wrong - ing; Am Am7/G B7 I tell you I mean it, Em7 D7/9 D+5 G F#7 I'm all for you body and soul.
Bridge: G Em G9 D7 I can't believe it, it's hard to conceive it, G Am D7/9 G That you turn away ro - mance. Am7 Cdim Are you pretending?
G9 F#7 It looks like the ending,
Am7 C D7 G F#7 F7 E7 Unless I could have one more chance to prove, dear,
Am7 Am7/G Cdim D7 D+5 My life a wreck you're ma - king; G6 Am7 Bm7 Bbm7 You know I'm yours for just the Am Am7/G B7 I'd gladly surrender Em7 D7/9 D+5 G Myself to you body and soul.
Am7 Fdim ta - king
*Probably the most often-requested song title I've received in all the years I've had this site, the chart itself has eluded me for just as long -- and not for want of effort. The chart you see here is based in large part on a chart provided by recent visitor Mike of The Leigh Michael Sound. Though credited here to Ella Fitzgerald, this chart was also heavily influenced by recordings by Sarah Vaughan and Frank Sinatra.
Body And Soul
The Boy Next Door Words & Music by Hugh Martin & Ralph Blane Recorded by Judy Garland, 1944 From the movie "Meet Me In St. Louis
G7 CM7 A9 Dm7 Dm6 How can I ig - nore the boy next door? C9 C Am7 C/D I love him more than I can say. Dm7 Dm6 Em7 A9 Does - n't try to please me, does - n't e - ven tease me, F#m7 B7 Em7 A7 Dm7 And he nev - er sees me glance his way. G7 CM7 A9 Dm7 Dm6 And though I'm heart - sore, the boy next door C9 Am9 D9 Af - fec - tion for me won't dis - play,
BbM7
CM7/6 Am7 Dm7 Dm6 I just a - dore him, so I can't ig - nore him, Cm7-5 G6 C The boy next door.
The Blues Is All I Ever Had Words & Music by Bobby Troup Recorded by Julie London, 1957 Intro:
||:
E
-
D9 :||
E D9 E D9 Some folks always seem to find the good things, E Bm7-5 E7 Other folks get mixed up with the bad; A Edim E C#m7 Don't ask me what I know about the good things -AM7 F#m B7 E7 The blues is all I ever had.
E D9 E To some, the earth's a world of friendly faces,
D9
E Bm7-5 E7 For those lucky few, I'm awful glad; A Edim E C#m7 My world's been a string of second places -AM7 F#m B7 E7 The blues is all I ever had.
Am7 Cdim G Em7 When I first met him, I thought that maybe Am7 Cdim G He could change this lonely life I led; C Cm Cm7-5 C Am When he smiled and said, "I love you, baby,"
Silly girl, I b'lieved each word he said.
E D9 E D9 Guess it's time for me to say "good bye" now -E Bm7-5 E7 Didn't mean to leave you feelin' sad. A Edim E C#m7 Since he's gone, what is there left to try now? AM7 F#m B7 C E7 The blues is all I ev - er had.
Born Free Words & Music by Don Black & John Barry Recorded by Andy Williams*, 1967
D G A7 D G Born free, as free as the wind blows, F#m As free as the grass grows, G A D Born free to follow your heart.
D G A7 D Live free and beauty surrounds you;
G
F#m The world still astounds you Em7 G/B A7 Each time you look at a star.
Bridge: Em7 A7 Bm Stay free, where no walls divide you; Bm7 Bm7-5 You're free as the roaring tide, Fdim C#m7-5 Bm7-5 A7 So there's no need to hide.
D G A7 D Born free, and life is worth living
G
F#m But only worth living Em7 A7su4 D 'Cause you're born free.
Last time: Em7 A7su4 D G A D G A D G 'Cause you're born free, born free, born free.
A
D
*This Oscar-winning title song from the 1966 film of the same name got too popular for its own good. It charted in 1966 at #7 by Roger Williams and #35 by Matt Monro, in addition to the Andy Williams version on which I based this chart. A soul version by the Hesitations hit #38 in 1968. That's the good news. The bad news is, the song quickly evolved into the protypical Elevator Music song, and seemed to get played so often in so many environments and so many ways, it eventually irritated just about everybody. Born Free Brazil Words & Music by S.K. Russell & Ary Barroso, 1941 Recorded by Rosemary Clooney, 1958
A7 D D6 Bra - zil,
DM7 D6 D
D6 DM7 D6 Em Em+5 Where hearts were en - ter - tain - ing June, Em9 Em6 Em9 A7 We stood be - neath an am - ber moon
Em9
Em6
Em6
Em9
Em+5
A7
A7
G/B A7 G/B D DM7 D6 And soft - ly mur - mured, "Some - day soon." B7 E7 We kissed
A7
D A7 C#7 C7 and clung to - geth - er,
B7 C C/B Am7 B7 Then, to - mor - row was an - oth - er day; C C/B Am7 B7 The morn - ing found me miles a - way C C/B Am7 Em Em+5 With still a mil - lion things to say. Em C Now,
Cm
Em
Em+5
Em+7 Edim Gdim D when twi - light dims the sky a - bove,
A D Gdim Re - call - ing thrills of our love,
Em
Bb9 A9 D D6 There's one thing I'm cer - tain of -D Em Em+5 Re - turn
Em6
Em6 Gdim D Em Em+5 I will to old
DM7
D6
Em6 Gdim D D6 Bra - zil.
DM7
--------------------------------------------------------------Born To Be Blue Words & Music by Mel Torme & Robert Wells, 1946 Recorded by Nancy Wilson, 1960
D6
D
Born To Be Blue
G Bb9 Cm7-5 G Some folks were meant to live in clover, G Bb9 Am7 But they are such a chosen few;
D7
G Cm G G6 Cm7-5 And clover, being green, is something I've never seen, G Cm7 D9 'Cause I was born to be blue.
D7
G Bb9 Cm7-5 G When there's a yellow moon above me, G Bb9 Am7 They say that moon beams I should view;
D7
G Cm G G6 Cm7-5 But moon beams, being gold, are something I can't behold, G Am7 D7 G 'Cause I was born to be blue.
Bridge:
Am7 D7 Am7 D7 When I met you, the world was bright and sunny; Am7 D9 D7 G When you left, the curtain fell. E7 A7 E7 A7 I want to laugh, but nothing strikes me funny; A7 Am7 D9 Am7 D7 Now my world's a faded pastel.
G Bb9 Cm7-5 G Well, I guess I'm luck - i - er than some folks -G Bb9 Am7 I've known the thrill of loving you,
D7
G Cm G G6 Cm7-5 And that alone is more than I was created for G Am7 D7 G 'Cause I was born to be blue.
Born To Be With You Words & Music by Don Robertson Recorded by The Chordettes, 1956 (#5, on charts 20 weeks)
C G G6 C Born to be with you.
C G G7 C By your side, satisfied C7 F Through and through
Fm7
C G G6 C 'Cause I was born to be with you.
(Instrumental Interlude - 1 verse)
C G G7 C Wondrously, love can see, C7 F So I knew
Fm7
C G G6 C That I was born to be with you.
(Instrumental Interlude - 1 verse)
C G G7 C Do I find peace of mind? C7 F Yes I do,
Fm7
C G G6 C 'Cause I was born to be with you.
Coda:
C7 F Fm7 All life through, G Yes,
C G7 F G7 C I was born to be with you.
The Breeze And I (Andalucia) Words & Music by Al Stillman & Ernesto Lecuona, 1928 Recorded by Caterina Valente, 1955 Previously charted by Jimmy Dorsey, 1940 (#1)
E6 B7 E6 F#m E6 The breeze and I are saying with a sigh G G/F# That you
Em
F#m E6 no longer care;
E6 B7 E6 F#m E6 The breeze and I are whispering goodbye G G/F# To dreams
Em
F#m E6 we used to share.
Bm7
F#m7 Ours was a love song G#m7 C#m7 That seemed constant as the moon, F#m7 B7 E E+7 Ending in a strange, mournful tune;
E7
F#m7 B7 E C#m7 And now, somehow, we know your love is gone G#m7 F#m7 And we wonder why,
B7
E E+7 The breeze and I,
F#m7
B7
E E+7 The breeze and I,
F#m7
B7
E E+7 The breeze and I.
F#m7
B7
E6
Both Sides Now Words & Music by Joni Mitchell Recorded by Judy Collins, 1968 (#8)
Intro:
G
Am7
Em7
Am7
G C G GM7 C G Bows and flows of angel hair, and ice cream castles in the air, G/F# C C/B Am7 D And feather canyons everywhere-I've looked at clouds that way. G C G GM7 C G But now they only block the sun, they rain and snow on everyone. G/F# C C/B Am7 D So many things I would have done, but clouds got in the way. G C G I've looked at clouds from both sides now, C G C G From up and down, and still somehow GM7 Am7 G Em C D G It's clouds illusions I recall; I really don't know clouds at all.
G C G GM7 C G Moons and Junes and ferris wheels, the dizzy dancing way you feel G/F# C C/B Am7 D When every fairy tale comes real - I've looked at love that way. G C G GM7 C G But now it's just another show, you leave 'em laughing as you go, G/F# C C/B Am7 D And if you care, don't let them know, don't give yourself away. G C G I've looked at love from both sides now, C G C G From give and take, and still somehow, GM7 Am7 G Em C D G It's love's illusions I recall; I really don't know love at all.
G C G GM7 C G Tears and fears and feeling proud to say "I love you" right out loud; G/F# C C/B Am7 D Dreams and schemes and circus crowds - I've looked at life that way. G C G But now old friends are acting strange, G GM7 C G They shake their heads and say I've changed, G/F# Em C C/B But something's lost and something's gained
Am7
D from living every day.
G C G I've looked at life from both sides now, C G C G From win and lose, and still somehow, GM7 Am7 G Em C C/B D G It's life's illusions I recall; I really don't know life at all.
While this song may not quite fit the general theme I've established for this site, there have been some many people searching my site for it that I thought it was time to add it.
Both Sides Now
The Boulevard Of Broken Dreams (Gigolo And Gigolette) Words & Music by Al Dubin & Harry Warren, 1933 Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1950
Am Fdim E7 Fdim Am I walk along the street of sorrow, Fdim Am E7 The boulevard of broken dreams, Fdim Bm7-5 E7 Fdim Bm7-5 E7 Where gi - go - lo and gigalette can take a kiss without regret Bb9 Bm7-5 Am So they forget their broken dreams.
Am Fdim E7 Fdim Am You laugh tonight and cry tomorrow Fdim Am E7 When you behold your shattered dreams, Fdim Bm7-5 E7 Fdim Bm7-5 E7 And gi - go - lo and gigalette awake to find their eyes are wet Bb9 Bm7-5 E7 Am With tears that tell of broken dreams.
Bridge: A AM7 A7 Dm Dm+7 Here is where you'll always find me, Bb9 Am Always walking up and down;
Am+7
Dm7
Am7
Am7/G D7 Am7 D7 D9 F7 E7 But I left my soul behind me in an old cathedral town.
Am Fdim E7 Fdim Am The joy that you find here you borrow, Fdim Am E7 You cannot keep it long it seems; Fdim Bm7-5 E7 Fdim Bm7-5 Fdim Bbm But gi - go - lo and gigalette still sing a song and dance along Bm7-5 E7 Am Boulevard of broken dreams.
This, the first of Bennett's recordings for the Columbia label, was a decidedly up-tempo tune. But do yourself a favor: to hear a comparison of how much a musical artist brings to the material, listen to both this one, and to Diana Krall's 1995 version. Both are outstanding, both entirely different.
The Boulevard Of Broken Dreams (Gigolo And Gigolette)
Buona Sera Words & Music by Peter de Rose & Carl Sigman Recorded by Dean Martin, 1958
E7 A F#m Cdim A Buona sera, signorina, buona sera E7 A D9 Cdim E7 It is time to say goodnight to Na - po - li D9 E7 D9 Bm7-6 E7 Though it's hard for us to whisper buona sera D9 Cdim E7 Cdim Bm7-5 A With that old moon above the Mediterranean sea E7 A F#m Cdim A In the morning signorina we'll go walking E7 A D9 Cdim A7 D Where the mountains help the moon come into sight F#m D9 Dm6 Bm7-5 A And by the little jewelry shop we'll stop and linger Edim E7 D9 Cdim Bm7-5 A6 A While I buy a wedding ring for your fin - ger. E7 A E7 A7 Fdim D In the meantime let me tell you that I love you Cdim A F#m E7 D9 E7 A Buona sera signorina kiss me goodnight.
Break It to Me Gently Words & Music by Diane Lampert & Joe Seneca / Recorded by Brenda Lee, 1962 (#4)
G G+ C Cm G Bm7-5 E7 Break it to me gently, let me down the easy way; A7 A9 A7 Am7 D7 D7+ Make me feel that you still love me if it's just for one more day. G G+ C Break it to me gently
Cm
G Bm7 E7 so my tears won't fall too fast;
A7 A9 A7 Am7 D7 G G+7 If you must go, then go slowly; let me love you til the last.
Bridge: C The love we shared
Bm
Am for oh, so long
D7 D7+ G Is such a big, big part of me;
G7
C Bm A7 If you must take your love away, D7 Take it gradually.
D7+
G G+ C Cm G Bm7-5 E7 Break it to me gently, give me time to ease the pain; A7 A9 A7 Love me just a little longer,
Am7 D7 D9 G G+7 'cause I'll never love again.
G7
Repeat Bridge: G G+ C Cm G Bm7-5 E7 Break it to me gently, give me time to ease the pain; A7 A9 A7 Am7 D G G/F# Love me just a little longer, 'cause I'll never love again,
Coda: A7 A7+5 D 'Cause I'll never, no I'll never D7 D7+ G Love a - gain.
C
Cm
G6
E7
G7
Brian's Song (The Hands of Time) Words & Music by Alan & Marilyn Bergman & Michel Legrand Recorded by Michel Legrand, 1972 D DM7 G If the hands of time
A7
D DM7 G A7 Were hands that I could hold, D DM7 Bm Bm7 I'd keep them warm and in my hands C GM7 Em7 They'd not turn cold.
A7
D DM7 G A7 Hand in hand we'd choose D DM7 Bm6 The moments that should last, F#m F#m7 Bm Bm7 The lovely moments that should have E7sus E A No future and no past.
Bridge: Am7 A The summer from the top of a swing, Am7 Em7 The comfort in the sound of a lullaby, C E+7 The innocence of leaves in the spring, Em7 A6 G Em7 A7 But most of all the moment when love first touched me.
D DM7 G A7 All the happy days D DM7 Am7 Would never learn to fly
D7
GM7 D Bm7 Until the hands of time would choose Em7 A7 D To wave "Good-bye."
But Beautiful Words & Music by Johnny Burke & Jimmy Van Heusen Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1975
D7 Am7 G6 Bm7-5 E7-9 Love is funny or it's sad,
E7
Am7 C#m7-5 F#7 Or it's quiet or it's mad; G6 Bm7-5 E7-9 It's a good thing or it's bad,
E7
A7/9 Cdim A7/9 but beautiful!
A7
A7 D9 D7 G G/F# E7 Beautiful to take a chance, and if you fall, you fall; Am Am+7 Am7 Am6 D9 Am7 And I'm thinking that I wouldn't mind at all.
D7 Am7 G6 Bm7-5 E7-9 Love is tearful or it's gay,
D7
E7
Am7 C#m7-5 F#7 It's a problem or it's play; G6 Bm7-5 E7-9 It's a heartache either way,
E7
A7/9 but beautiful!
Am7 Cm7 D7 G6 G/F# Em7 Am B7 Em Em+7 And I'm thinking if you were mine, I'd never let you go; Am7 D9 Cdim D7 G6 And that would be but beautiful, I know.
F7
But Not For Me Words & Music by George & Ira Gershwin, 1930 Recorded by Judy Garland, 1943
E7 A D Dm7 A They're writing songs of love, but not for me; B7 E7 D A A lucky star's above, but not for me. A7 D Bm7 Bm7-5 Cdim F#m With love to lead the way, I've found more clouds of gray F#m7 A Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 E7 Than any Russian play could guar - an - tee. A D Dm7 A I was a fool to fall and get that way; B7 E7 A Heigh-ho! Alas! And also lack-a-day! A7 D Cdim A B7 Although I can't dismiss the mem'ry of her kiss, Bm7-5 E7 A I guess she's not for me.
E7 A D Dm7 A She's knocking on a door, but not for me; B7 E7 D A She'll plan a two by four, but not for me. A7 D Bm7 Bm7-5 Cdim A F#m I know that love's a game; I'm puzzled, just the same-F#m7 A Was I a moth or flame?
Bm7 Bm7-5 I'm all at sea.
E7
A D Dm7 A It all began so well...but what an end! B7 E7 A This is the time a fellow needs a friend. A7 D Cdim A B7 When ev'ry happy plot ends with a marriage knot Bm7-5 E7 A And there's no knot for me.
Breezin' Along With the Breeze Words & Music by Haven Gillespie, Seymour Simons & Richard A. Whiting Recorded by The Three Suns, 1959 First Recorded by Josephine Baker, 1926 Intro: D E7 A7 D I have been a rover since I was a child, E7 Gm A7 D No one to love or care for me.
A7+5
D E7 A7 D Knocked around all over, kinda grew up wild -E7 A My home's wherever I may be.
A7
D
A7
A7+5
D E7 A7 D Ain't no someone yearnin', wonderin' where I be; E7 Gm A7 D I'm gone, but no one's missin' me;
A7+5
D E7 A7 D Ain't no light a-burnin' ev'ry night for me; E7 A I'm like a bird that's flyin' free.
A7
D
A7
A7+5
Melody: D DM7 F#7 B7 I'm just breezin' along with the breeze, E7 Edim A7 Em7 A7 D Trailin' the rails, roamin' the seas.
D DM7 F#7 Like the birdies that sing in the trees, E7 Edim Pleasin' to live,
A7
Bm7-5
A7
B7
Em7 A7 D livin' to please.
D7
Bridge: G Cdim G Gdim The sky is the only roof I have over my head; D Bm E9 A7 And when I'm weary, Mother Nature makes my bed.
D DM7 F#7 I'm just goin' along as I please, E7 Edim A7 Breezin' along
A7+5
B7
A7+5 D Gdim with the breeze.
D
Breezin' Along With the Breeze
Bridge Over Troubled Water Words & Music by Paul Simon Recorded by Simon & Garfunkel, 1969 (Song of the Year, 1969)
Intro: ||:
A
A9
D9
:||
D9 A A9 D9 A A9 When you're weary, feelin' small,
D9
G D A D When tears are in your eyes, A A9 D9 A E F#m E I'll dry them all. I'm on your side. E7 E7/6 E7 A AM7 Oh, when times get rough
E7
A7
A6 D B7 E And friends just can't be found, E7/6 E7 D Cdim A F#m D E7 F#m Like a bridge over troubled waters, I will lay me down, E7/6 E7 D Cdim A F#m D E7 A A9 Like a bridge over troubled waters, I will lay me down.
D9 A A9 When you're down and out,
D9
D9
A A9 when you're on the street,
G D A D When eve -nin' falls so hard A A9 D9 A E F#m E E7 I will comfort you I'll take your part. E7 E7/6 E7 A AM7 Oh, when dark-ness falls
A7
A6 D B7 E And pain is all a-round, E7/6 E7 D Cdim A F#m D E7 F#m Like a bridge over troubled waters, I will lay me down, E7/6 E7 D Cdim A F#m D E7 A A9 Like a bridge over troubled waters, I will lay me down.
D9
D9
D9 A A9 Sail on, Silver Girl,
D9
A A9 sail on by;
D9
G D A D Your time has come to shine A A9 D9 A E F#m E All your dreams are on their way . . . see how they shine?
E7
E7 A AM7 A7 Oh, if you need a friend, A6 D B7 E I'm sailing right be-hind, E7/6 E7 D Cdim A F#m D E7 F#m Like a bridge over troubled waters, I will ease your mind; A7 D Cdim A F#m D E7 F#m F#m7 Like a bridge over troubled waters, I will ease your mind, A Your mind.
D9
Cdim(IV)
Cdim
B7
A
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Broken Hearted Me Words & Music by Randy Goodrum Recorded by Anne Murray, 1979 (#12)
D D9 D+5 Ev' - ry now and then I cry; D6 Bm7-5 D7sus D7 D7/9 D7 D7/9 Ev' - ry night you keep stay - in' on my mind. G G/F# Em Bm Bm7/E E7 All my friends say I'll sur - vive -- it just takes time.
Refrain: D Dalt D6 Bm7 Em7 G/B A7 But I don't think time is gonna heal this broken heart; D Dalt D6 Bm7 Em G/B F#7 No, I don't see how it can if it's broken all apart. Bm Bm7/E G G/F# E7 A million miracles could never stop the pain G F#m Em7 A7 Or put all the pieces together again. D Dalt D6 Bm7 Em7 G/B A7 No, I don't think time is gonna heal this broken heart; D No
Dalt D6 Bm7 Em G/B F#7 I don't see how it can while we are still apart.
Bm Bm7/E G G/F# E7 And when you hear this song, I hope that you will see D F#m Bm Bm7/E Em7 G/B A7sus4 A7 D That time won't heal a bro - ken - heart - ed me.
D D9 D+5 Ev' - ry day is just the same D6 Bm7-5 D7sus D7 D7/9 D7 D7/9 Play - in' games, dif' - rent lov - ers, dif' - rent names G G/F# Em Bm Bm7/E E7 They keep say - in' I'll sur - vive, it just takes time.
Repeat Refrain:
Coda: D F#m Bm Bm7/E Em7 G/B A7sus4 A7 D Time won't heal a bro - ken - heart - ed me.
Another one suggested by recent visitor Richard Z. -- thanks!
Brother Can You Spare A Dime Words & Music by E.Y. Harburg & Jay Gorney
Recorded by Bing Crosby, 1932
Am E7 A7 Once I built a railroad, made it run, D G7 C Made it race against time;
E7
Dm/F E7 Am F7 Once I build a railroad -- now it's done. Dm6 E7 Am Brother, can you spare a dime?
Am E7 A7 Once I built a tower to the sun, D G7 C Brick and rivet and lime;
E7
Dm/F E7 Am F7 Once I build a tower -- now it's done. Dm6 E7 Am Brother, can you spare a dime?
Bridge: A7 Once, in khaki suits, gee, we looked swell, Gm6 Full of that Yankee Doodle de-dum;
A7
D7 Half a million boots went sloggin' through Hell -Am F7 I was the kid with the drum.
E7
Am E7 A7 Say, don't you remember, they called me Al? D G7 C It was Al all the time. Dm/F E7 Say, don't you remember?
E7
Am F7 I'm your pal.
Dm6 E7 E7+5 Am Buddy can you spare a dime?
Broken-Hearted Melody Words & Music by Hal David & Sherman Edwards Recorded by Sarah Vaughn, 1959 (#7)
Intro:
||:
A
A6
|
AM7
A6
A A6 AM7 A6 A Bro-------- ken-hearted melody,
:||
A6
AM7
A6
D9 Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 A A6 AM7 Once------you were our song of love. A A6 AM7 A6 A A6 Now------- you just keep taunting me
AM7
A6
A6
D9 Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 E7 A (N.C.) F#m E7 F#m With---------- the mem - o - ry of her ten - der love.
E7 A F#m Oh, broken-hearted melody, A F#m Must you keep reminding me D E7 Of the lips I long to kiss D E7 (N.C.) A And the love I miss since she went away. E7 A A6 Night and day they play--
AM7
A6
A6
AM7
A6
A6
AM7
A6
E7 that
A F#m Broken-hearted melody A F#m That she used to sing to me D E7 When our love was young and bright D And she held me tight. E7 A A6 I was heaven-bound,
E7 A Suddenly I found AM7
A6
E7 Oh,
A F#m Broken-hearted melody, A F#m Won't you bring her back to me? D E7 Sing to her until she yearns D For when she returns
E7 A no more will you be
E7 A broken-hearted melody--.
A
A6
AM7
A6
E7
Coda: | ||:
A
A6
|
AM7
A6
Oooh-----------------
| :||
Broken-Hearted Melody
By Myself Words & Music by Arthur Schwartz & Howard Dietz Recorded by Helen Merrill, 1956
Intro Verse: D6 Dm6 Fdim E7 A The party's over, the game is ended,
AM7
Am7 Cdim D9 Bm7-5 A AM7 The dreams I dreamed went up in smoke; D9 BbM7 Fdim AM7 They didn't pan out as intended -F#7 B7 Fdim A I should know how to take a joke.
D6 F#m B7 D6 F#m7 B7 I'll go my way by myself; this is the end of romance. A7 A7/9 A7 D6/9 A D6 D9 Bm7-5 Fdim A I'll go my way by my - self -- love is only a dance.
D6 F#m B7 D6 F#m7 B7 Gray clouds in the sky above have put a blot on my fun A7 A7/9 A7 D6/9 A D6 D9 Bm7-5 Fdim A I'll try to fly high a - bove for a place in the sun
Bridge: F#m7 Cdim G#7 Em7 G/B Em7 F#7 I'll face the unknown, I'll build a world of my own D9 Dm Dm+7 Dm6 A C#m7-5 F#m For no one knows bet - ter than I my - self D9 Bm7-5 E7/6 Fdim A I'm by my - self a - lone
D6 I'll go
my
way
F#m B7 D6 F#m7 B7 by myself -- here's how the comedy ends
A7 A7/9 A7 D6/9 A D6 D9 Bm7-5 Fdim A I'll have to de - ny my - self love and laughter and friends
D6 F#m B7 D6 F#m7 B7 I'll try to apply myself and teach my heart how to sing A7 A7/9 A7 D6/9 A D6 D9 Bm7-5 Fdim A I'll go my way by my - self like a bird on the wing
Bridge 2: F#m7 Cdim G#7 Em7 G/B Em7 F#7 I'll face the unknown, I'll build a world of my own D9 Dm Dm+7 Dm6 A C#m7-5 F#m For no one knows bet - ter than I my - self D9 Bm7-5 E7/6 Fdim A I'm by my - self a - lone
*Suggested by recent visitor Reg Harris. Though Merrill's version may not be the most notable ever recorded -- a lot of great ones are out there to be heard -- it's the only one I've found with the intro verse.
By Myself
By the Light Of the Silv'ry Moon Words & Music by Edward Madden & Gus Edwards Recorded by Doris Day, 1953
D9 A7 D G/B D D9 D D9 D G G/F# By the light of the sil - ver - y moon G/B A7 I want to spoon
Em7
Em7
A7
Em7 A A9 A D6 Cdim A7 To my hon - ey I'll croon love's tune D9 A7 D G/B D D9 D D9 D G G/F# Hon - ey moon, keep a - shi - nin' in June
E7
E7alt G6 Gdim D G/B Edim Gdim D Your sil - v'ry beams will bring love's dreams G/B Edim D D9 D B7 G We'll be cud - dl - in' soon
Em7 by
Em A7/6 A7 D the sil- ver - y moon
D9 A7 D G/B D By the light (not the dark but the light) D9 D D9 D G G/F# Em7 Of the sil - ver - y moon (not the sun but the moon) G/B A7 Em7 A7 I wan - na spoon (not croon but spoon) Em7 A A9 A D6 Cdim A7 To my hon - ey I'll croon love's tune D9 A7 D G/B D Hon - ey - moon (hon - ey moon, hon - ey moon), D D9 D D9 D G G/F# Keep a - shi - nin' in June
E7
E7alt G6 Gdim D G/B Edim Gdim D Your sil - v'ry beams will bring love's dreams G/B Edim D D9 D B7 G We'll be cud - dl - in' soon Em7 Em A7/6 A7 D Dalt G Gdim D By the sil - ver - y moon (by the sil - ver - y moon) Suggested by frequent visitor James Andrews. If you're familiar with Day's version of this song, then you're already aware that I've omitted two rather lengthy dialogs used as a bridges in her recording. My reasoning is that outside of her recording, I've never heard them anywhere else -- which makes me suspect most people have never heard them at all.
Bye Bye Blackbird Words & Music by Ray Henderson & Mort Dixon, 1926 Recorded by Eddie Cantor, 1953*
A A7sus4 A Pack up all my cares and woe, E6 E A9 A Here I go, singin' low -A Bm7-5 Bye bye
A
E7 blackbird.
E7 Where somebody waits for me, E7 E7/6 E7 Sugar's sweet, and so is she -E7 E7/6 E7 A AM7 Bye bye blackbird.
Bridge: C#7 C#m7-5 C#7 G7 F#7 No one here can love or understand me; B7 Bm7-5 B7 F7 E7 Oh what hard luck stories they all hand me.
A A7sus4 A Make my bed and light the light, E7/6 E7 F#7 I'll arrive late tonight -D9 E7 A F#7 D9 Bm7-5 E7 A Blackbird, bye bye, blackbird, bye bye.
*Cantor actually dubbed the song for the actor who portrayed him (Keefe Brasselle) in The Eddie Cantor Story. Joe Cocker's bluesy 1993 rendition in the movie "Sleepless In Seattle" gave it a whole new life.
Bye Bye Baby Words & Music by Jule Styne & Leo Robin Recorded by Marilyn Monroe & Tommy Noonan, 1953 From the movie "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes"
Intro:
| A - Edim | E7 | AM7 - Am7-5 | Bm7 - E7-9 |
A F A F#m Bm7 I'll be in my room alone ev'ry post meridian,
E7
A E7 F#m B7 E7 D Gm And I'll be with my diary, and that book by Mister Gideon.
E7
Melody: A E7+5 A F# Bye bye, Baby,
Bm
A Gdim A When they give you
F# Bm7 E7+5 remember you're my baby F#m
B7 the eye;
C#m7 Fdim(III) B7
E7 D E7 A C#7 F#m A7 D F#7 Bm Although I know that you care, won't you write and declare Bm7 E7 Cdim E7 E+5 A Cdim D That though on the loose, you are still on the square? A E7+5 A I'll be gloomy,
F# Bm F# Bm E7+5 but send that rainbow to me --
A Fdim A F# G#m7 Then my shadows will fly.
C#7
F#m Gdim Em7 A7 Though you'll be gone for a while,
D
Fdim D D6 Cdim I know that I'll be smiling A Fdim Bm7-5 E7 A With my baby by and by.
F#m
Bm7-5
E7
Dm
E7
A E7+5 A F# Bye bye, Baby, A Gdim A When they give you
Bm
F# Bm7 E7+5 remember you're my baby F#m
B7 the eye;
C#m7 Fdim(III) B7
E7 D E7 A C#7 F#m A7 D F#7 Bm And just to show that I care, I will write and declare Bm7 E7 Cdim E7 E+5 A Cdim D That I'm on the loose, but I'll stay on the square.
Dm
E7
A E7+5 A F# Bm F# Bm E7+5 I'll be lonely, but even though I'm lonely, A Fdim A F# G#m7 There'll be no other guy.
C#7
F#m Gdim Em7 A7 Though I'll be gone for a while,
D
Fdim D D6 Cdim I know that I'll be smiling A Fdim Bm7-5 E7 A With my baby by and by.
D6
A
Bye Bye Baby
Bye-Bye Blues Words & Music by Fred Hamm, Dave Bennett, Bert Lown & Chauncey Gray, 1925 Recorded by Les Paul & Mary Ford, 1952* Also recorded by Bert Kaempfert, 1966* (instrumental, without verse)
Intro verse: G C7 G E7 I got a big surprise when I saw you smile; A9 D7 G I never dreamed that it could be.
Edim
G C7 G E7 But now I realize since I saw you smile A7 D7 G7+ There's only happiness for me, so...
Melody: C G#7 C Gm A7 Bye bye blues, bye bye blues; D7 G7 Bells ring, birds sing, C Cdim Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7+ Sun is shi - ning, no more pi - ning, C G#7 C Gm A7 Just we two smi-ling through; D7 G7 Don't sigh, don't cry, C G#7 C Am Bye bye blues.
Dm7
Last time: C G#7 C F7 Bye bye blues.
C
G7
D7
*This version synthesizes several, but I'm crediting Bert Kaempfert's for no better reason than his instrumental version was the first one I heard that made a major impression on me (I liked the slow swing he gave the song) and also the Les Paul/Mary Ford version because it shows what you can do with the same song if you kick it up a notch or two in tempo. Neither included the verse, which I'm including anyway, though I can't recall whose version that came from. A recent visitor provided a this bit of nearly-first-hand information asking me to show the correct data for when this song was actually written: "Hi, appreciate your giving publicity to Bye Bye Blues. Believe it or not, it's still paying royalties. Although Fred Hamm died in 1932 his wife, my wife's grandmother, got them for years. Then the royalties went to her second son, Fred F. Hamm. Now they'll go the children of Fred F. Hamm's brother. So, your publicity may give my wife a wee bit of money. "However, I noticed that in your site you mention 1930 as the date of composition. I'm sitting here looking at the original contract for the sale of the composition to Irving Berlin, Inc. It's dated 16 April 1925, so the song must have been put together in late 1924 or early 1925. "I'm mentioning this because your site is referenced in Wikipedia as one of the possible dates for the composition of Bye Bye Blues." - Eric Rasmussen I would caution you, just as I cautioned Eric, to be at least a bit skeptical of whatever "facts" you find on Wikipedia. The site itself acknowledges that its entires are not subject to verification before they are included -- and I can assure you that, while I may more stubborn than many when it comes to trying to dig out and verify authorship data that I post here, I would NOT consider myself an "authority" on ANYTHING.
Bye-Bye Blues
C'est La Vie Words & Music by Edward R. White & Mack Wolfson Recorded by Sarah Vaughan, 1954
DM7 F#m Bm AM7 D9 C#m7 John's in love with Joan, Joan's in love with Jim, D9 F#m Bm7 Fdim AM7 D9 F#7 Jim's in love with someone who's not in love with him; D9 Bm7-5 Fdim E7 F#7 What was meant to be, must be -Bm7 Dm6 Fdim E7 AM7 C'est la vie, c'est la vie.
DM7 F#m Bm AM7 D9 C#m7 Life's a funny thing when it comes to love -D9 F#m Bm7 Fdim AM7 D9 F#7 You don't always conquer the one you're dreaming of. D9 Bm7-5 Fdim E7 F#7 As they say in old Par - ee, Bm7 Dm6 Fdim E7 A "C'est la vie, c'est la vie."
Bridge: D9 Bm7-5 Dm6 AM7 Those who fall in love a - gree D9 E7 Fdim A It's the un - solved mys - ter - y C#m V#m7-5 G#7 Ebm7-5 C#m If your big ro - mance can - not be D9 Cdim(IV) Cdim B7 E7 You'll find some - one new, cher - ie.
DM7 F#m Bm AM7 D9 C#m7 There goes happy Jane; here's the reason why -D9 F#m Bm7 Fdim AM7 D9 F#7 She just found a sweetheart, but no one's gonna cry D9 Bm7-5 Fdim E7 F#7 Though she stole his love from me, Bm7 C'est la
Dm6 Fdim E7 vie, c'est la
F#7 vie,
D9 Fdim D9 E7 Fdim A C'est la vie, c'est la vie.
C'est Manifique Words & Music by Cole Porter Recorded by Peggy Lee, 1960
E7 A E7 A D9 Cdim A When love comes in and takes you for a spin, C#m7-5 F#7 Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 Oo - la - la - la, c'est mag - ni - fi - que. Bm F#7 Bm Bm+7 Bm7 When ev'ry night your loved one holds you tight, Bm7-5 E7/9 Cdim A6 AM7 Oo - la - la - la, c'est mag - ni - fi - que. E7 A E7 A D9 Cdim A But when, one day, your loved one drifts away, C#m7-5 A AM7 Oo - la - la - la,
A7
A7/6 DM7 D6 it's so tra - gi - que.
D9 Dm6 Fdim A C#m7-5 F#7 But when, once more, she whispers, "Je t'a - dore," Cdim D9 C'est mag - ni - fi
Dm6
E7/6 Bm7-5 -
A D9 que.
A6
Cab Driver Words & Music by C. Carson Parks Recorded by The Mills Brothers, 1968 (#23)
A7 G/B D D6 D A7 Cab dri - ver, drive by Mary's place;
A9 A7
A9 A7 A9 A7 D D6 I just want a chance to see her face.
D
D DM7 D7 G G/F# Don't stop the meter, let it race --
G/E
A7 A9 A7 A9 D Cdim Cab driver, drive by Mary's place.
D6
G/B
Em7
A7
Cab driver, once more 'round the block; Never mind the tickin' of the clock. I only wish we could have had a talk -Cab driver, once more 'round the block. Cab driver, once more down the street; There's a little place we used to eat... That's where I laid my future at her feet. Cab driver, once more down the street. Cab driver, wait here by the door; Perhaps I'll hold in my arms once more. Then things will be just like they were before -Cab driver, wait here by the door. A7 D D6 Cdim Em7 Cab driver, better take me home;
A7
Em7 G/B A7 A7+5 I guess that I was meant to be
D6 alone.
D DM7 D7 D7/F# G G/F# I hope God sends a loved one of my own; A7 A9 Cab driver,
A7 A7+5 D DM7 better take me home.
B7
G/E
Coda: G/B A7 G/B A7+5 D Cab driver, better take me home
DM7
B7
G/B A7 G/B A7+5 D Cab driver, better take me home
G
D - A7 - D6
G/B
Cabaret Words & Music by Fred Ebb & John Kander Recorded by iza Minelli, 1972 From the musical by the same name
A F#m What good is
A Fdim sit - ting
A6 A a - lone in your room?
Cdim A F#m Cdim A7 Come, hear the mu - sic play! D Cdim C#m7-5 F#7 D9 E7 Bm7-5 A Edim E7 Life is a cab - a - ret, old chum, come to the cab - a - ret.
A F#m A Fdim A6 A Put down the knit - ting, the book and the broom, Cdim A F#m Cdim A7 It's time for a hol - i - day; D Cdim C#m7-5 F#7 D9 E7 A Life is a cab - a - ret, old chum, come to the cab - a - ret.
Bridge: A7 Dm Bm7-5 A Come taste the wine, come hear the band, Bm7-5 B7 Bm7-5 Cdim Come blow that horn, start cel - e - bra - ting -E7 Fdim E7 Bm7-5 Right this way, your ta - ble's wait - ing.
A Cdim A Fdim A6 A Cdim A No use per - mit - ting some proph - et of doom Cdim A F#m A Cdim A7 To wipe every smile a - way -D Cdim C#m7-5 F#7 D9 E7 A Life is a cab - a - ret, old chum, so come to the cab - a - ret!
Interlude: E7 A F#m D9 Bm7-5 A6 D9 I used to have this girlfriend known as Elsie
E7
E7 A F#m D9 Bm7-5 A6 D9 With whom I shared four sordid rooms in Chelsea;
E7
Bm Bm7-5 F#m She wasn't what you'd call a blushing flower -B7 B7/F# B7 Cdim E7/9 - E7 As a matter of fact she rented by the hour. E7 A F#m D9 Bm7-5 A6 D9 The day she died the neighbors came to snicker,
E7
E7 A F#m D9 Bm7-5 A6 D9 "Well, that's what comes from too much pills and liquor." D6 D9 Fdim(III) C#7 F#m Cdim But when I saw her laid out like a queen, Bm7-5 D9 Dm6 E7/6 Fdim A She was the happiest corpse I'd ev - er seen. G#7 Cdim(IV) G#7 C#m I think of Elsie to this very day; B7 Cdim B7 B7/F# E Cm7-5 I remember how she'd turned to me and say,
E7
Cabaret
E7
A F#m What good is
A Fdim sit - ting
A6 A a - lone in your room?
Cdim A F#m Cdim A7 Come, hear the mu - sic play! D Cdim C#m7-5 F#m D9 E7 Bm7-5 A D9 Life is a cab - a - ret, old chum, come to the cab - a - ret. A7 Dm6 And as for me,
I
E7
Fdim A and as for me,
C#m7-5 F#m Cdim B7 made my mind up back in Chelsea,
E D9 E Bm7-5 E E7 Fdim E7 When I go, I'm goin' like El - sie! A F#m A Fdim A6 A Start by ad - mit - ting from cra - dle to tomb Cdim A F#m Cdim A7 It is - n't that long a stay. D Cdim C#m7-5 F#7 Life is a cab - ar - et, old chum, D Cdim C#m7-5 F#7 It's only a cab - ar - et, old chum, D9 Bm7-5 Dm6 E7 A And I love a cab - ar - et!
*Suggested by recent visitor David Hannig
Cabaret
A
Call Me Words & Music by Tony Hatch Recorded by Chris Montez, 1966 (#22
A A9 AM7 If you're feelin' sad and lonely, Am7 D9 D7/9 There's a service I can render; GM7 G6 Tell the one who loves you only -Gm7 C9 C7/9 C9 I can be so warm and ten - der. FM7 Dm7 C9 FM7 Call me, don't be afraid, you can call me, Dm7 C9 FM7 Maybe it's late but just call me -Dm7 G AM7 Tell me and I'll be around.
A A9 AM7 When it seems your friends desert you, Am7 D9 D7/9 There's somebody thinking of you; GM7 G6 I'm the one who never hurt you -Gm7 C9 C7/9 C9 Maybe that's because I love you. FM7 Dm7 C9 FM7 Call me, don't be afraid, you can call me, Dm7 C9 FM7 Maybe it's late but just call me -Dm7 G AM7 Tell me and I'll be around.
Bridge:
A7 D6 E7 D6 E7 Now don't forget me 'cause if you let me A D9 E7 A I will always stay by you D6 E7 D6 E7 You've got to trust me, that's how it must be A D9 A E7 There's so much that I can do
(Instrumental Interlude - first four lines of verse)
FM7 Dm7 C9 FM7 Call me, don't be afraid, you can call me, Dm7 C9 FM7 Maybe it's late but just call me -Dm7 G AM7 Tell me and I'll be around.
A A9 AM7 If you call I'll be right with you Am7 D9 D7/9 You and I should be together GM7 G6 Take this love I long to give you Gm7 C9 C7/9 C9 I'll be at your side for - ev - er
FM7 Dm7 C9 FM7 Call me, don't be afraid, you can call me, Dm7 C9 FM7 Maybe it's late but just call me -Dm7 G AM7 Tell me and I'll be around.
Call Me
California Here I Come Words & Music by Al Jolson, Bud De Sylva, and Joseph Meyer Recorded by Al Jolson, 1946
D D+ G California, here I come A A7+5 D Right back where I started from. D Fdim Edim A7 Where bowers of flowers bloom in the spring. D Fdim Each morning at dawning, Edim A7 Birdies sing an' everything. D D+ G A sunkist miss said, "Don't be late" A A7+5 D That's why I can hardly wait. G Gm B7 E7 Open up that Golden Gate, G A7 A7+5 D California here I come.
Call Me Irresponsible Words & Music by Sammy Cahn & Jimmy Van Heusen Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1963 (#78) From the Paramount movie "Papa's Delicate Condition" Academy Award winner, best song, 1963
Call Me Irresponsible
Intro verse: D F Bb9 A9 Seems I'm always making resolutions, D Cdim A7sus4 Like ev'ry night for me is New Year's Eve.
A7
D F A9 Things they chisel on those institutions,
D9-5
A
E Bm7-5 B7 E The lofty thoughts I never quite achieve; Em A9 A+9 DM7 Each time I'm taking bows 'cause things went well,
D6
Bm Bm+7 Bm7 E9 Em9 Am7 A7 Things go awry, and there am I saying, "I meant well." Melody: D D6 Cdim Em Em6 Fdim Call me irresponsible, call me unreliable, DM7 D F#7 Am7 Throw in undependable, too;
B7
Em B+ A7 A9 A7 Am6 Cdim Do my foolish al- i - bis bore you? Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 E7 Em7 G/B A7sus4 A7 Well, I'm not too clever - I just a - dore you.
A7+5
D D6 Cdim Em Em6 Fdim Call me unpredictable, tell me I'm impractical DM7 D F#7 Am7 C#m7-5 B7 Rain - bows I'm inclined to pursue. Em B+ A7 A7sus4 A7 F#m B7 Call me ir-re-spon-si-ble -- yes, I'm unreliable, Em7 A7sus4 A7 F#7 But it's un-de-ni-a-bly true
B7
Em9 Fdim Em7 Gdim I'm ir - re - spon - sib - ly mad
A7 A7+5 D for you.
Em7
G/B
A7sus4
A7
Last time: Em9 Fdim Em7 Gdim I'm ir - re - spon - sib - ly mad
A7 A7+5 D D6 for you.
Dm6
G/B
A7+5
D6
Canadian Sunset Words & Music by Norman Gimbel & Eddie Heywood Recorded by Andy Williams, 1957 (#7); Instrumental version by Hugo Winterhalter, 1956 (#2)
E6 - E Once I was alone, so lonely and then A Am7 E6 - E B7 You came out of nowhere, like the sun up from the hills;
E6 - E Cold, cold was the wind; warm, warm were your lips, A Am7 E6 - E Out there on that ski trail where your kiss filled me with thrills.
Bridge: A B7 E A weekend in Canada, a change of scene, A B7 E Was the most I bargained for; A B7 E C#m And then I discovered you, and in your eyes G#m C#m7-5 F#m B7 I found a love that I couldn't ignore.
E6 - E Down, down went the sun; fast, fast beat my heart. A Am7 E6 - E B7 E I knew when the sun set, from that day we'd never, ever part.
Can't Get Used to Losing You Words & Music by Jerome "Doc" Pomus & Mort Shuman Recorded by Andy Williams, 1963 (#2)
Can't Get Used to Losing You
A D B7 E Guess there's no use in hangin' 'round;
B7
A D B7 E Guess I'll get dressed and do the town.
D
B7
D
F#m Bm I'll find some crowded avenue, B7 E7 Gdim Though it will be empty without you.
Refrain:
D C#m7 Can't get used to losin' you, no matter what I try to do; Bm Bm7 E7 Gonna live my whole life through loving you.
A D B7 E Called up some girl I used to know; A D B7 E After I heard her say "Hello,"
B7
B7
D
D
F#m Bm Couldn't think of anything to say B7 E7 Gdim Since you're gone it happens every day.
Repeat Refrain:
A D B7 E I'll find somebody, wait and see; A D Who am I kiddin'?
B7 E Only me.
B7
B7
D
D D
F#m Bm 'Cause no one else could take your place B7 E7 Gdim Guess that I am just a helpless case.
Repeat Refrain:
Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man Words & Music by Oscar Hamerstein II & Jerome Kern Recorded by Billie Holiday, 1937*
Intro Verse: D D7 E7 AM7 D Oh, listen, sister, I love my Mister man; DM7 D D+ I can't tell yo' why G Gm D Dere ain't no reason why I should love dat man A7 AM7 It must be sumpin' dat
A7 D de angels done plan
D D7 E7 AM7 D De chimhley's smokin', de roof is leakin' in, DM7 D7 But he don't seem to care; G Gm D He can be happy with jes' a sip of gin. A7 AM7 A7 D I even loves him when his kisses got gin.
Melody: D Bm7 Em7 F#m Fish got to swim and birds got to fly,
A7
D Bm7 G Gm I got to love one man till I die, D Bm Bb7 A7 Can't help lovin' dat man of
D GM7 mine.
G6
D Bm7 Em7 F#m A7 Tell me he's lazy, tell me he's slow, D Bm7 G Gm Tell me I'm crazy -- maybe, I know. D Bm Bb7 A7 Can't help lovin' dat man of
D G mine.
D
G
D
Bridge: G6 Fdim D E7 When he goes away, dat's a rainy day, D Fdim A7 G/B A7 G6 A7 And when he comes back, dat day is fine, the sun will shine.
D Bm Em7 A7 He can come home as late as can be; D Bm G Gm Home without him ain't no home to me D Bm Bb7 A7 Can't help lovin' dat man of
D E7 Gdim mine.
D
This arrangement and transcription courtesy of Adolfo Aladro. I have transposed it from his original Eb version to D. I have somewhat arbritrarily assigned recording credit to Billie Holliday, but I don't know whose version Aladro actually used as the basis for his arrangement. The exact date for Holiday's recording may be 1937 or 1938.
Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man
Can't We Be Friends? Words & Music by Kay Swift & Paul James, 1929 Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1954
Em7 Am Em7 Am D I took each word she said as gospel truth Dm E7 G/B Em7 Am The way a silly little child would. Em7 Am Em7 D I can't excuse it on the grounds of youth, Dm G Em7 Dm Dm7 Am I was no babe in the wild, wild wood. F Am Cdim Am She didn't mean it, I should have seen it, Fdim G C C/B - A7 But now it's too late.
Gdim - Dm7
D7/9 - G5
FM7 D7/9 G G7 I thought I'd found the girl of my dreams, CM7/6 Fdim CM7/6 C Edim G#7 G7 Now it seems, this is how the sto - ry ends -G Am7 Gdim G C9 She's gonna turn me down and say, Fm Fdim C Edim Dm7 - Fdim "Can't we be friends?"
G
FM7 D7/9 G G7 I thought for once it couldn't go wrong, CM7/6 Fdim CM7/6 C Edim G#7 G7 Not for long, I can see the way this ends -G Am7 Gdim G C9 Fm Fdim C She's gonna turn me down and say, "Can't we be friends?"
F Fdim(III) Fm Cdim Dm7 C G Fdim C Why should I care though she gave me the air, C E7 A Em7 A7 Why should I cry, heave a sigh, A7+5 D7/9 Em7 D7/9 G And wonder why, and won - der why?
FM7 D7/9 G G7 I thought I found the gal I could trust, CM7/6 Fdim CM7/6 C Edim G#7 G7 Whatta bust, this is how the sto - ry ends -G Am7 Gdim G C9 Fm Fdim C She's gonna turn me down and say, "Can't we be friends?"
*Requested by recent visitor Federico Damiano.
Can't We Be Friends?
Candy Words & Music by Mack David, Joan Whitney & Alex Kramer Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1943
D Dm A Candy I call my sugar "Candy" Bm7-5 Because I'm sweet on Candy
Cdim
E7
Bm7-5 E7 A Edim And Candy's sweet on me.
E7
Cdim
B9 A7 A7+5 D Dm She un - der - stands me, A Cdim My understanding Candy, Bm7-5 And Candy's always handy
E7
E9 Fdim A When I need sym - pa - thy.
Bridge: C#7 C7 B7 F#m7 Gdim C#7 I wish that there were four of her F# F#7 Cdim F#7 So I could love much more of her; Bm7-5 B7 Bm7-5 B7 She has taken my complete heart -E7 Bm7-5 E7 A7 A7+5 Got a sweet tooth for my sweet - heart.
D Dm A Candy it's gonna be just dandy Bm7-5 The day I take my Candy
E7
E9 Fdim A And make her mine all mine.
Cdim
Careless Words & Music by Lew Quadling, Eddy Howard & Dick Jurgens Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1940
GM7 G GM7 G GM7 G GM7 Dm7 Am7 G6 Careless, now that you've got me lov - ing you,
G7
CM7 C CM7 C CM7 C CM7 Gm6 A7 You're careless, careless in ev'-ry-thing you do.
Dm7
Em7 FM7 G7/6 Fdim(III) Fdim Am Am7 You break ap-point-ments and think you're smart; Dm7 If you're not careful,
Dm7-5 G7 you'll break my heart.
GM7 G GM7 G GM7 G GM7 Dm7 Am7 G6 Careless, now that my brid-ges all are burned,
G7
CM7 C CM7 C CM7 C CM7 Gm6 A7 You're careless , careless in things where I'm concerned. Dm7 Em7 FM7 G7/6 G/F# Em7 Bb9 Are you just careless, as you seem to be, A9 D9 D7 Fdim G7 G9 C Or do you just care less for me?
(Last time) A9 D9 D7 Fdim G7 G9 C Or do you just care less for me?
Am7
Dm7
Dm7
Fdim
G
C
D7
Careless Hands Words & Music by Carl Sigman & Bob Hilliard Recorded by Mel Torme, 1949
E7 D9 Fdim A E7 D9 A D9 Cdim A I let my heart fall in - to care - less hands, E7 D9 E7 A E7 D9 A Fdim A Care - less hands that broke my heart in two; E7 D9 Fdim A E7 D9 A D9 Cdim A You held my dreams like worth - less grains of sand -E7 D9 E7 A E7 D9 A E7 A Care - less hands don't care when dreams slip through.
A Cdim A7 D9 E7 A E7 D9 A D9 I brought you joy and, Dear, I loved you so,
Fdim A
C#m7-5 B7 Cdim B7 Bm7-5 E7 D9 But all that sun - shine did - n't make the ro - ses grow.
E7 D9 Fdim A F#m If you don't change, E7 D9 A D9 A B7 Cdim Dm6 Some - day you'll know the sor - row of D9 Fdim E7 Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 E7 Cdim A Care - less hands that can't hold on - to love.
A
E7
Carolina In The Morning Words & Music by Gus Kahn & Walter Donaldson, 1922 Recorded by Al Jolson, 1947
D9 A7 Nothing could be finer D6 Cdim Em Cdim Than to be in Carolina in the morn -
Em A7 ing;
Em B+ No one could be sweeter Em7 Em6 Fdim D A7 Than my sweetie when I meet her in the morn - ing. G Gdim D Where the morning glories
D7
G Gdim D Twine around the door
B7
E7 A Whispering pretty stories
F#7
Bm7-5 E7/6 A AM7 I long to hear once more
A7
A7/6
D9 A7 Strolling with my girlie D6 Cdim Em Cdim Em Where the dew is pearly early in the morn - ing Em B+ Butterflies all flutter up Em7 Em6 Fdim D And kiss each little buttercup at dawning
A7
D A7/6 D A7/6 D D7 If I had A - lad - din's lamp for on - ly a day G Em7 E7 A7 I'd make a wish and here's what I'd say D Em Nothing could be finer D Bm7 E7 A7 D Than to be in Carolina in the morn - ing!
A7
D7
Cast Your Fate to the Wind Words & Music by Vince Guaraldi Recorded by Vince Guaraldi, 1962 (#22) also by Sounds Orchestral, 1965 (#10)
A7 D A month of nights, a year of days, A7 G Octobers drifting into Mays; A7 D I set my sail as the tide comes in G A7 D And I just cast my fate to the wind.
G
A7
G
D
G
A7
A7 D I shift my course along the breeze; A7 G Won't sail upwind on memories. A7 D The empty sky is my best friend, G A7 D G And I just cast my fate to the wind.
A7
G
D
Bridge:
G
A D G Time has such a way of changing A7 D G A man throughout the years; A D G A D G And now I'm rearranging my life through all my tears A9 D Alone,
A7 D a - lone.
A7
A7 D There never was, there couldn't be A7 G A place in time for men like me A7 D Who'd drink the dark and laugh the day G A7 D G And let their wildest dreams blow away.
A7
G
D
G
A7
A7
G
Repeat Bridge:
A7 D So now I'm old, I'm wise and smart; A7 G I'm just a man with half a heart. A7 D I wonder how it might have been G A D G Had I not cast my fate to the wind.
A7
G
D
G
D
Cast Your Fate to the Wind
Catch a Falling Star Words & Music by Paul Vance & Lee Pockriss Recorded by Perry Como, 1958 (#1
C Dm7 C Dm7 Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket, C G7 Fdim C Never let it fade a - way.
Dm7
C Dm7 C Dm7 Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket, C G7 Fdim C C7 Save it for a rain - y day. F Dm7 F Dm7 For love may come and tap you on the shoulder C Cdim C C7 Some starless night; F Dm7 F Dm7 And just in case you feel you want to hold her, C Am G Cdim G Fdim You'll have a pocketful of star light.
C Dm7 C Dm7 Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket, C G7 Fdim C Never let it fade a - way.
Dm7
C Dm7 C Dm7 Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket, C G7 Fdim C Save it for a rain - y day.
C7
F Dm7 F Dm7 For when your troubles start to multiplyin', C Cdim C And they just might,
C7
F Dm7 F Dm7 It's easy to for - get them without tryin' C Am G Cdim G Fdim A Em7 Cdim A7 With just a pocketful of star light, pocket full of star light.
D G/B D G Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket, Dalt G D Never let it fade a - way; D G/B D G Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket, Dalt G D Save it for a rain - y day, Dalt G D Aave it for a rain - y day, Dalt F#m7 G A7 D G/B Save it for a rain - y day.
D
G
Dalt
Gdim
D
*Requested by frequent visitor James Andrews.
Catch a Falling Star
C'est Si Bon Words & Music by Andre Hornez & Henry Betti English lyric by Jerry Seelen Recorded by Louis Armstrong, 1949
C#m7-5 Cm7-5 Bm7 Bm7-5 "C'est si bon" --
E7
E7/9 E7 A lovers say that in France
Fdim Bm7 Bm7-5 When they thrill to romance;
E7
Bm7-5 E7 A6 It means that it's so good.
E7/9
C#m7-5 Cm7-5 Bm7 Bm7-5 C'est si bon --
E7
Cdim
Fdim Bm7 Like the French people do
E7/9 so I say Bm7-5
E7 A it to you
D9
D9
Bm7-5
Bm7-5
A
E7
Bm7-5 E7 A Because it's oh, so good.
Bridge:
A7 F Dm7 CM7/6 CM7 Ev'ry word, ev'ry sigh, ev'ry kiss, dear, B7 Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 Leads to only one thought, and it's this, dear:
C#m7-5 Cm7-5 Bm7 Bm7-5 It's so good,
E7
E7/9 E7 A D9 nothing else can replace
Fdim Bm7 Bm7-5 Just your slightest embrace Em7 And if you only would
E7
F#7
Bm7 Dm7 AM7 Be my own for the rest of my days, A A7 Bm7-5 I will whisper this phrase,
First Time: Bm7-5 E7/9 E7 A Edim My darling, c'est si bon.
E7
Last Time: Bm7-5 E7/9 E7 A D9 My darling, c'est si bon.
A6
E7
Bm7-5
A
A
Carolina Moon Words & Music by Benny Davis & Joe Burke Recorded by Perry Como, 1947* First Recorded by Kate Smith, 1923*
G G7 C Cm6 Carolina moon, keep shi - ning, G D7 G Shining on the one who waits for me;
Am7
D7
G G7 C Cm6 Carolina moon, I'm pi - ning, G D7 G Pining for the place I long to be.
Bridge: C How I'm hoping tonight you'll go, G E7 Go to the right window; A7 Gdim Am7 D7 Scatter your light, say I'm all right, please do.
D+
G G7 C Cm6 Tell her that I'm blue and lone - ly, G G/F# A7 D7 G Dreamy Car-o-li-na moon.
(
Gdim
D7
)
* Although not a frequently-recorded song (allmusic.com shows it as having been recorded only 39 times) this song has had not only exceptional longevity, but has appealed to a huge variety of recording artists. Kate Smith's 1923 version is the earliest reference I have seen; it was covered again as recently as 1999 by Lee Ann Rimes -- 76 years later. In between, it was covered by such diverse talents as Jim Reeves, Thelonious Monk and Dean Martin.
---------------------------------------------------------------Chances Are Words & Music by Al Stillman & Robert Allen Recorded by Johnny Mathis, 1957 (#1)
Chances Are
A7+5 D6 A7+5 D6 Bm7-5 Chances are, 'cause I wear a silly grin A C#m7-5 F# F#7 The moment you come into view, Bm7 B7 E7 Bm7-5 A F7 Chances are you think that I 'm in love with you.
A7+5
A7+5 D6 A7+5 D6 Bm7-5 Just because my composure sort of slips A C#m7-5 F# F#7 The moment that your lips meet mine, Bm7 B7 E7 Bm7-5 E7-9 A D9 Chances are you think my heart's your val - en - tine.
A
Bridge: AM7 Dm In the magic of moonlight, Dm6 Am When I sigh, "Hold me close, Dear," F#m7 Chances are you believe the stars B7 F E That fill the skies are in my eyes.
A7 A7+5 A7 D6 Guess you feel you 'll always be
A7+5
D Bm7-5 The one and only one for me, A C#m7-5 And if you think you could,
F#7
F#m7
Bm Bm7 Cdim E Bm7-5 A Well, chances are your chances are awfully good.
F
A
(Last time) Bm Bm7 Cdim E Bm7-5 C#m7-5 Well, chances are your chances are awfully good, Bm Bm7 Cdim E Bm7-5 A F Well, chances are your chances are awfully good.
C#7
F#7
Fdim
A
Change Partners Words & Music by Irving Berlin Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1967
D6 Cdim Must you dance every dance Em7 Gdim With the same fortunate man?
A7
F#m Cdim Em7 A7 You have danced with him since the music began. Em7 A7 G Edim A7 D6 Cdim A7 Won't you change partners and dance with me?
A7+5
D6 Cdim Must you dance quite so close Em7 Gdim With your lips touching his face?
A7
F#m Cdim Em7 Can't you see I'm longing to be in his place?
A7
Em7 A7 G Edim A7 Gdim D Won't you change part - ners and dance with me?
Bridge: G G/F# Em B+ Am7 D7 Ask him to sit this one out while you're alone, G G/F# Em B+ A7 Em7 D9 A7 I'll tell the waiter to tell him he's wanted on the telephone.
D6 B7 You've been locked in his arms Em7 Gdim Ever since heaven-knows-when.
B7
F#m Cdim Em7 Won't you change partners and then,
A7
Em7 A7 G Edim A7 D You may never want to change part - ners again.
*Thanks to recent visitor Brent Battin for the suggestion.
Changing Partners Words & Music by Joe Darion & Larry Coleman Recorded by Patti Page, 1953 (#3
A7 D A7 D D7 D7/9 D9 G We were waltzin' together to a dreamy mel - o - dy G/F# Em A7 When they called out "Change partners" G Edim D And you waltzed away from me. A7 D A7 D D7 D7/9 D9 G Now my arms feel so empty as I gaze around the floor, Gm E7 D And I'll keep on changing partners G Em7 A7 D Till I hold you once more.
A7 D A7 D D7 D7/9 D9 G Though we danced for one moment, and too soon we had to part, G/F# Em A7 G Edim D In that wonderful moment somethin' happened to my heart; A7 D A7 D D7 D7/9 D9 G So I'll keep changing partners till you're in my arms and then, Gm E7 D G Em7 A7 D Oh, my darlin' I will never change part - ners a - gain.
Page's version of this song, though it never rose above #3 on the charts, still hung around those charts for 19 weeks suring 1953-1953. It scored higher than the versions released by Kay Starr (#7), Dinah Shore (#12) and Bing Crosby (#13.)
Chanson D'Amour Words & Music by Wayne Shanklin Recorded by The Three Suns, 1961*
G Chan
G/F# Em7 - G/B son
Gdim d'a - mour
A7 Em7 D7 Rah - tah - tah - tah - tah
D+
D7
G B7 play encore.
E7 Fdim Bm7-5 Am - A7 Here in my heart A7 Em7 D7 Rah - tah - tah - tah - tah
G Chan
G/F# -
Em7 - G/B son
D+
G Em more and more.
Gdim d'a - mour
A7 Em7 D7 Rah - tah - tah - tah - tah
Am7
D7
D7
D+ I
G a - dore.
B7
E7 Fdim Bm7-5 Am - A7 Each time I hear A7 Em7 D7 D+ Rah - tah - tah - tah - tah
Am7 D7 G chan - son d'a - mour.
*This one was actually a bigger hit in two other versions, but I only had this one available at the time I transcribed this chart -- I've since acquired both of the others. Art and Dottie Todd hit #6 in 1958, and The Fontaine Sisters did nearly as well, reaching #12. (Information provided by lyric guru and long-time friend Ron Hontz.)
Charade Words by Johnny Mercer and Music by Henry Mancini From the 1963 film "Charade"
Intro: Bm7-5
E7
Bm7-5
E7 - E7sus4 - E7
Bm7-5
Dm7
E7+5
Dm7-5
Am
Am Am+5 Am A9 Am When we played our charade, Am Dm7 Am Asus4-Am E We were like child-ren posing; Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 Playing at games, acting
E7 - E7sus4 - E7 out names,
Bm7-5 E7+5 E7 Am Guessing the parts we played.
Am Am+5 Am A9 Am Oh, what a hit we made! Am Dm7 Am Asus4 Am E We came on next to closing; Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 E7 - E7sus4 - E7 Best on the bill, lovers until Bm7-5 Dm7 Bm7-5 E7+5 E7 Am Love left the mas - que - rade.
Bridge: DM7 AM7 Fate seemed to pull the strings -DM7 E7 A AM7 I turned and you were gone.
A7
DM7 AM7 While from the darkened wings, E E9 E Esus4 E The mu-sic box played on.
E7
Am Am+5 Am A9 Am Sad lit - tle ser - e - nade, Am Dm7 Am Asus4 Am E Song of my heart's composing; Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 E7 - Esus4 I hear it still, I always will, Bm7-5 Dm7 Best on the
E7+5 E7 Am Fdim bill...Cha - rade.
E7
Fdim(III)
E7
Am
Charmaine Words & Music by Erno Rapee & Lew Pollack* Recorded by Harry James, 1944 From the movie "Two Girls And A Sailor"
D7 G D7 Am7 G5 G6 Bm7 Am7 "I won - der why you keep me wait - ing," D7 G G/F# Em7 Fdim D7 Char - maine cries in vain. Am7alt Am7/6 Am7 D7sus4 D7 D7/9 Am7 D7 won - der when blue - birds are ma - ting,
"I
Am7 D+5 G Will you come back a - gain?
D9
Am7
D7
D7 G D7 Am7 G5 G6 Bm7-5 E7 I won - der if I keep on pray - ing, Am7 E7 Am Will our dreams be the same?
Am+7
C Cm7-5 G F7 E7-9 I won - der if you ev - er think of me, too? Bm7-5 E7 Gdim A7 Gdim D9 Am7 D7 G Char - maine's wait - ing, just wait - ing for you."
D7 G D7 Am7 G5 G6 Bm7 Am7 I won - der why you keep me wait - ing, D7 G G/F# Char - maine,
I
Am7alt won -
Em7 Fdim D7 my Char - maine.
Am7/6 Am7 D7sus4 D7 D7/9 Am7 D7 der when blue - birds are ma - ting,
Am7 D+5 G Will you come back a - gain?
D9
Am7
D7
D7 G D7 Am7 G5 G6 Bm7-5 E7 I won - der if I keep on pray - ing, Am7 E7 Am Will our dreams be the same?
Am+7
C Cm7-5 G F7 E7-9 I won - der if you ev - er think of me, too? Bm7-5 E7 Gdim A7 Gdim D9 Am7 D7 G I am wait - ing, my Char - maine, for you.
*This song was originally written for a silent movie called "What Price Glory," so the public was merrily humming along with it for years before it was recorded. Mantovani had a popular hit with it in 1951, as well.
Charmaine
Chattanooga Choo Choo Words & Music by Mack Gordon & Harry Warren Recorded by Glenn Miller, 1941 From "Sun Valley Serenade"
D Gdim Fdim(III) D A7 G/B A7 G D Par - don me, boy, is that the Chattanooga choo choo? D6 D B7 E7 Bm7-5 Track twen - ty - nine Bm7-5 E7 A7 D Boy, you can give me a shine.
E7
G
D
D Gdim Fdim(III) D A7 G/B A7 G D I can af - ford to board a Chattanooga choo choo -D6 D B7 E7 I've got my fare
Bm7-5
E7
Bm7-5 E7 A7 D G and just a trifle to spare.
D
D DM7 D7 G D7 G D7 G You leave the Pennsylvania Station 'bout a quarter to four, G D7 G D7 G Read a magazine and then you're in Baltimore; C A7 G E7 Dinner in the diner, nothing could be finer A7 Em7 A7 Em7 Am7 D7 Than to have your ham an' eggs in Carolina. G D7 G D7 G When you hear the whistle blowin' eight to the bar, G D7 G D7 G Then you know that Tennessee is not very far. C C/B A7 G G/F# E7 Shovel all the coal in, gotta keep it rollin' -Am7 D7 Am7 D7 G G7 Woo, woo, Chattanooga there you are.
C Dm7 C C7 F Fdim C There's gonna be a certain party at the sta - tion, Dm7 Am7 D7 Am7 Satin and lace,
D7
Dm7 G7 C I used to call "funny face."
C Dm7 C C7 F Fm She's gonna cry until I tell her that I'll never roam. Bb9 C G/B Am7 F G C C/B So Chattanooga choo choo, won't you choo-choo me home? C G/B Am7 F G C F Chattanooga choo choo, won't you choo-choo me home?
C
A7
Cheek to Cheek Words & Music by Irving Berlin Recorded by Fred Astaire, 1935 (#1) From the movie "Top Hat"
D6 Cdim Em7 A7 A7+5 D6 Cdim Em7 Heaven, I'm in Heaven, A7 D6 A7 Bm7 F#7 B7 And my heart beats so that I can hardly speak; Edim DM7 Bm F#m C#m7-5 F#7 And I seem to find the hap - pi - ness I seek B7 G G/F# Em7 A7sus4 A7+5 D When we're out together dancing, cheek to cheek.
D6 Cdim Em7 A7 A7+5 D6 Cdim Em7 Heaven, I'm in Heaven A7 D6 A7 Bm7 F#7 B7 And the cares that hang around me thro' the week Edim DM7 Bm F#m C#m7-5 F#7 Seem to vanish like a gambler's lucky streak B7 G G/F# Em7 A7sus4 A7+5 D When we're out together dancing, cheek to cheek.
Bridge: D7 G A7 D Bm7 G A7 D Bm7 Oh! I love to climb a mountain, and to reach the highest peak, D7 G A7 D B7 G A7 D But it doesn't thrill me half as much as dancing cheek to cheek. D7 G A7 D Bm7 G A7 D Bm7 Oh! I love to go out fishing in a river or a creek, D7 G A7 D B7 G A7 D But I don't enjoy it half as much as dancing cheek to cheek. Dm Bbm Dance with me -- I want my arm about you; Fdim A7 Edim Gdim Bm7-5 A7 A7+5 The charm about you will carry me through' to
D6 Cdim Em7 A7 A7+5 D6 Cdim Em7 Heaven, I'm in Heaven, A7 D6 A7 Bm7 F#7 B7 And my heart beats so that I can hardly speak; Edim DM7 Bm F#m C#m7-5 F#7 And I seem to find the hap - pi - ness I seek B7 G G/F# Em7 A7sus4 A7+5 D When we're out together dancing, cheek to cheek.
Requested by recent visitor (Ray Acosta, who was looking for it as "Dancing Cheek to Cheek.") I did what I often do: went looking before checking to see if I already had it. But in searching for audio sources, I found one Fred Astaire version (he seems to have done several) which was slightly slower than the one everybody remembers, and which uses an intro pattern of D - Dm6 - Em7 - A7+5 that was kinda fun to mess with, especially when used as a variation from the D6 - Cdim - Em7 - A7 that is a basic component of the rest of the song.
Cheek to Cheek
Cherish Words & Music by Terry Kirkman Recorded by The Association, 1966 (#1)
Intro:
||:
D9 C9
:||
D9 Em7 C9 Cherish is the word I use to describe
Em7 - A7
D9 Em7 C9 Em7 - A7 All the feeling that I have hiding here for you inside F#m7 G You don't know how many times I've wished that I had told you F#m7 G You don't know how many times I've wished that I could hold you F#m7 You don't know how many times I've wished that I could G F#m7 Em7 G G/F# G/B A7sus4 Mold you into someone who could cherish me as much as I cherish you
Perish is the word that more than applies To the hope in my heart each time I realize That I am not gonna be the one to share your dreams That I am not gonna be the one to share your schemes That I am not gonna be the one to share what Seems to be the life that you could cherish as much as I do yours Em7 A Oh I'm beginning to think that man has never found F#m7 C# The words that could make you want me A D Bm That have the right amount of letters, just the right sound G G/F# Em7 G G/F# Em That could make you hear, make you see C C/B A That you are drivin' me out of my mind
A7 A
D9 Oh I could say I need you Am That I want you
A but then you'd realize
B9 just like a thousand other guys
G Who'd say they loved you
A with all the rest of their lies
Bm When all they wanted was to touch your face, your hands C A And gaze into your eyes
B7
(Key Change to E)
E F#m7 D9 Cherish is the word I use to describe
F#m7 -
B7
E F#m7 D9 All the feeling that I have hiding here for you inside
F#m7 - B7
G#m A You don't know how many times I've wished that I had told you G#m A You don't know how many times I've wished that I could hold you G#m You don't know how many times I've wished that I could A G#m7 F#m7 D F#7 B7 Mold you into someone who could cherish me as much as I cherish you A E B7 E A B7 E A B7 E A B7 (N.C.) GM7 And I do cherish you, and I do cherish you - cherish is the word
G6
Cherish
Cherokee Original Words & Music by Ray Noble, 1938 Recorded by Glenn Miller, 1944 Adapted & Arranged by The Guitarguy
Verse: |
|
A
Dalt 004235
|
|
|
|
Bm7-5 023230
|
Dalt
C#m7-5 045450
|
|
D7-5
D
C#m7-5
|
Cdim(I) E7
|
Dm+7 000221
|
|
Cdim(IV) 004545
|
|
Bm7-5
|
Edim 012020
E7+
A(V) 577655
|
Cdim 001212
|
A Bm7-5
D7-5 000112 D
|
A
|
E7+ 000110
|
A
|
|
|
|
A(V)
|
A7/6(V) 575675 Dm6 000201 B7
E7
|
|
|
E7+ | 000110
A7/6(V)
|
|
Dm+7
|
Dm6
|
|
Cdim(IV)
|
B7
|
| |
A7 A(V)
| |
|1 |2
A D7
Bridge: |
D9
|
F7
|
A
|
F#m
|
|
D9
|
F7
|
A
|
A
|
|
D9
|
F7
|
A
|
F#m
|
|
E7
|
Edim 012020
|
D9
|
E7+ 000110
|
Repeat 2nd half of verse
E7
Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White Words & Music by Jacques Larue & Louiguy (Louis Gugliemi) English lyrics by Mack David Recorded by Alan Dale, 1955 (#14)
D Bm Em7 A7 It's cherry pink and apple blossom white Em7 A7 D When your true lover comes your way; D Bm Em7 G/B A7 D It's cherry pink and apple blossom white, the poets say.
D Bm Em7 A7 The story goes that once a cherry tree Em7 A7 D Beside an apple tree did grow; D Bm Em7 G/B A7 Em7 A7 D And there a boy once met his bride-to-be long long a - go.
Bridge:
D6 A7 Gdim D The boy looked into her eyes -- it was a sight to enthrall. A7/6 A7 Gdim D The breezes joined in their sighs, the blossoms started to fall, D6 A7 Gdim D And as they gently carressed, the lovers looked up to find A7/6 A7 D The branches of the two trees were intertwined.
D Bm Em7 A7 And that is why the poets always write Em7 A7 D If there's a new moon bright above, D Bm Em7 G/B A7 Em7 A7 D It's cherry pink and apple blossom white when you're in love.
P'rez Prado had a #1 hit with this song the same year, as an instrumental. In fact, his version has been so predominant in the last 20 years, even on oldies radio stations, that almost no other -- and especially no version with the lyrics -- even gets air play. I find it impossible to play the song and not hear that classic trumpet in my "mind's ear." Chicago (That Toddling Town)
Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
Chicago (That Toddling Town) Words & Music by Fred Fisher Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1957 (#84)
C CM7 CM7/6 C CM7 CM7/6 Dm7 G7 Dm7 Chi - ca - go, Chi - ca - go, that tod - dl - in' town, Dm7 G7 Chi - ca - go,
G7
Dm7 G7 C Chi - ca - go, I'll show you a - round.
C C/B A7 Edim Bm7-5 Cdim Bet your bot - tom dol - lar you'll lose the blues Dm7 G7 In Chi - ca - go,
Dm7 G7 Chi - ca - go
Dm7 Gdim Fdim G7 Dm7 Gdim Fdim G7 C Edim Dm7 The town that Bil - ly Sun - day could not shut down.
C CM7 CM7/6 C CM7 CM7/6 Dm7 G7 Dm7 On State Street, that great street, I just want to say Dm7 G7 E E7 Am A7 They do things they don't do on Broad - way; say, Dm Dm+7 Dm7 Fdim They have the time, the time of their life -CM7/6 Em Am7 Am7/G I saw a man, he danced with his wife Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 C In Chi - ca - go, Chi - ca - go my home town.
G7
Chinatown, My Chinatown Words & Music by William Jerome & Jean Schwartz Recorded by Tommy Dorsey, 1935
A E7 AM7 F#m D9 A Chi - na - town, my Chi - na - town, F#m Edim Bm7-5 Where the lights are low;
E7
C#7 F#7 Hearts that no no other land B7 E7 Drifting to and fro. A E7 AM7 F#m D9 A Dream - y, dream - y Chi - na - town, D9 A A7 Gdim D Al - mond eyes of brown; D6 Cdim A C#m7-5 F#7 Hearts seem light and life seems bright in B7 Bm7-5 E7 A In dream - y Chi - na - town.
Christmas Blues Words & Music by Sammy Cahn & David Holt Recorded by Dean Martin, 1953
Christmas Blues
D Dsus4 D Em F#m G6 The jingle bells are jinglin', the streets are white with snow, D Dsus4 D Em D7 D6 Am Am7 D9 The happy crowds are minglin' but there's no one that I know; G7 Edim G7 G D F#7 B7 I'm sure that you'll forgive me if I don't enthuse -G Em7 Edim A7 F#7 B7 I guess I've got the Christ - mas blues.
G/B
A7
D Dsus4 D Em F#m G6 I've done my win - dow shopping, there's not a store I've missed; D Dsus4 D Em D7 D6 Am Am7 D9 But what's the use in stopping when there's no one on your list? G7 Edim G7 G D F#7 B7 You'll know the way I'm feeling when you love and you lose -G Em7 Edim A7 D I guess I've got the Christ - mas blues.
Bm7
F#7 B7 F#7 B7 When somebody wants you, somebody needs you, Em Am7 Em Christmas is the joy of joys; C#7 F#m C#7 F#m But friends, when you're lonely, you find that it's only F#m7 B7 E7 A7 A thing for little girls and little boys.
D Dsus4 D Em F#m G6 May all your days be merry, your seasons full of cheer, D Dsus4 D Em D7 D6 Am Am7 D9 But 'til it's Jan - u - ar - y, I'll just go and dis - ap - pear; G7 Edim G7 G D F#7 B7 Ol' Santa may have brought you some stars for your shoes -G G/F# E7 Bm7-5 F#7 But Santa only brought me the blues; E7/9 E7 Cdim Bm7-5 G/B A7 D Those brightly - packaged, tinsel - covered Christ - mas blues.
Christmas Dreaming Words & Music by Irving Gordon & Lester Lee Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1947 (#26
E7/6 AM7 A F#m E7 A6 Fdim I'm do - ing my Christ - mas dream - ing A Cdim A A9 Cdim D9 A lit - tle ear - ly this year; Bm Bm7/E Bm D9 Bm7-5 No sign of snow a - round, Cdim A C#m7-5 And yet I go a - round
F#7
Cdim F#m F#m7 Cdim Bm7-5 E Hear - ing jin - gle bells ring - ing in my ear. E7/6 AM7 A Your prom - ise
F#m
E7 A6 Fdim must be the rea - son
A Cdim A A9 Cdim D6 The hap - py sea - son is here; Dm6 A D6 D9 Cdim AM7/6 AM7 So I'm do - ing my Christ - mas dream - ing Cdum D9 Bm7-5 Fdim A A lit - tle ear - ly this year.
F#7
Christmas Eve In My Home Town Words & Music by Don Upton & Stan Zabka Recorded by Kate Smith, 1966
Intro: C9 Cm G Bm7-5 E-9 E There's so much to remember, no wonder I re-mem-ber A7 Gdim A7 D7 Christmas Eve in my home town.
D9 Am7 D+5 G Gdim Am7 Cdim 'Cause there were carols in the square, laughter everywhere, G G/F# Bm7-5 E7 Couples kissing under the mistletoe; Am7 Cm7 Cm7-5 G B7 E7 I can't help re-mi-nis-cing, knowing I'll be missing A7 Cdim A7 D Christmas Eve in my home town.
DM7 D7
G Gdim Am7 Cdim Nothing can erase the mem'ries I embrace, G G/F# Bm7-5 E-9 Those familiar footprints upon the snow.
E
Am7 Cm7 Cm7-5 G B7 E-9 E There's so much to re-mem-ber, no wonder I re-mem-ber A7 Cdim D7 G Christmas Eve in my home town.
Bridge:
Em7 A6/7/9 A7 Em7 A6/7/9 A7 I'd like to be there, trimming the tree there D Fdim A7 D6 And there's a chance that I might! F#m7 B7 F#m7 B7 I can hear singing, steeple bells ringing E7 A7 D Noel and Silent Night.
DM7
D7
G
Gdim
Am7
Cdim
Wise men journeyed far, guided by a star, G G/F# Bm7-5 E-9 But though I'm not a wise man, this I know:
E
Am7 Cm7 Cm7-5 G B7 E-9 E Through dreams and just pretending, I'm there and I'll be spen-ding A7 Cdim D7 G Christmas Eve in my home town.
Christmas Eve In My Home Town
Christmas Mem'ries Words & Music by Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman & Don Costa Recorded by Rosemary Clooney, 1996
A7 Dalt D G Gdim D G6 Singing car - ols, string - ing popcorn, Gdim D Bm7 G Edim F#7 B7 Making footprints in the snow -GM7 Gm7 A A7 D B7 Mem'ries, Christmas mem'ries, Cdim Em7 Edim F#7 They're the sweetest ones I know
B7
E7
A7
A7 Dalt D G Gdim D G6 Cookies bak - ing in the kitchen, Gdim D Bm7 G Edim F#7 Cards and rib - bons ev' - ry - where -GM7 Frosty
Gm7 Cdim(IV) Gdim D Christ - mas mem' - ries
B7
Cdim D F#m G Edim D Float like snow - flakes in the air.
Bridge: Cdim D9 Am7 D9 D7/9 D D+ And oh the joy of wa - king Chris - tmas morn - ing. Am7 G G9 G The fam' - ly round the tree! Bm F#7 Bm F#7 D9 E7 We had a way of ma - king Christ - mas morn - ing Asus4 A A9 F#m B7 D9 E7 As mer - ry as can be -- I close my eyes and see
A7 Dalt D G Shiny fa - ces
Gdim D of all the chil - dren
Gdim Em7 D Bm7 G Edim F#7 Who now have chil - dren of their own
G6
B7
GM7 Gm7 Cdim(IV) Gdim D Funny, but comes De - cem - ber
B7
Cdim Em7 G F#m G G/F# Em7 Edim D And I re - mem - ber ev' - ry Christ - mas I've known
Instrumental Interlude: First Three Lines of Bridge, voice enters on 4th
Cdim
Bm
D9
Asus4
F#7
A
Am7
Bm
A9
A7 Dalt D G Shiny fa - ces
D9
D7/9
F#7
F#m
D
D+
Am7
D9
G
G9
G
E7
B7 D9 E7 I close my eyes and see
Gdim D of all the chil - dren
Gdim Em7 D Bm7 G Edim F#7 Who now have chil - dren of their own GM7 Gm7 Cdim(IV) Gdim D Funny, but come De - cem - ber
G6
B7
B7
Cdim Em7 G F#m G G/F# Em7 Edim B7 And I re - mem - ber ev' - ry Christ - mas I've known Cdim Shiny
GM7 Gm7 Edim B7 B7/F# Cdim fa - ces all the chil - dren
Cdim D DM7 F#m Bm7 G Edim G G/F# From all the Christ - mas - es I've ev - er known.
Em7
Edim
D
*Requested by recent visitor Vince Russo. While this is 'way on the recent side for me, there's no question in my mind of this song deserving a place on this site, just for the musical construction alone.
Christmas Mem'ries
The Christmas Song Words & Music by Mel Torme & Robert Wells Recorded by Nat "King" Cole, 1946 (Re-released 1960)
C Dm7 G7 C Dm7 Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, C C7 F Jack Frost nipping at your nose,
G7
E7
Am Fdim C C/B B7 Yuletide carols being sung by a choir, E Bb G(III) And folks dressed up like Eskimos;
-
G7
G C Dm7 G7 C Ev'rybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe C C7 F Helps to make the season bright;
Dm7
G7
Bb9
C G C C/B Cdim Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow Em7 A7 Dm7 G7 C Will find it hard to sleep to - night.
Gm7 C9 They know that San -
Gm7 C9 ta's on his way,
Gm7 C9 FM7 He's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh; Fm7 And ev'ry mother's child
Bb9 Cm is gonna spy
Cm7
Am7 D7-5 G7 To see if reindeer really know how to fly.
C Dm7 G7 C And so I'm of - fer - ing this simple phrase, C C7 F For kids from one to ninety-two,
Bb9
Am7 Fdim C C/B Cdim Although it's been said many times, many ways, Fdim C Am7 Merry Christmas
Dm7
G7 C to you.
Dm7
G7
(Musical interlude same as bridge) C Dm7 G7 C And so I'm of - fer - ing this simple phrase, C C7 F For kids from one to ninety-two,
Dm7
G7
Bb9
Am7 G7 C C/B Cdim Although it's been said many times, many ways, Fdim C Am7 Merry Christmas
Dm7 G7 C C/B to you----,
Bb9
Cdim C Am7 Dm7 G7 C Merry Christmas to---- you.
The Christmas Song
Christmas On Christmas Island Words & Music by Lyle Moraine Recorded by Leon Redbone, 1987
D Em7 A7 G D Dalt G D E7 Bm7-5 How'd you like to spend Christ - mas on Christ - mas Is - land?
E7
G/B A7 Em7 A7 G/B A7 Gdim D A7 D Cdim A7 How'd you like to spend a hol - i - day a way a - cross the sea? D Em7 A7 G D Dalt G D E7 Bm7-5 How'd you like to spend Christ - mas on Christ - mas Is - land?
E7
G/B A7 Em7 A7 G/B A7 G D A7 D How'd you like to hang a stock - ing on a great big co - co - nut tree?
Bridge: D Am7 D7 G G/F# How'd you like to stay up late,
Em7
Edim A7 D F#7 like the is - land - ers do,
B7
Cdim E7 Bm7-5 Cdim E7 A7 Wait for San - ta to sail in with your pres - ents in a ca - noe?
D Em7 A7 G D Dalt G D E7 Bm7-5 If you ev - er spend Christ - mas on Christ - mas Is - land,
E7
G/B A7 Em7 A7 G/B You will nev - er stray for ev - 'ry - day A7 G D A7 D Your Christ - mas dreams come true.
*Requested by recent visitor PickNGrin. The attribution here to Redbone should in no way detract from the version by Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters, which to most people is the standard by which any other version would be measured. I just liked Redbone's take on this one.
The Christmas Waltz Words & Music by Sammy Cahn & Jule Styne Recorded by The Carpenters, 1978
G G6 C Am Am7 Dm7 G7 Frosted window panes, candles gleaming inside, CM7 CM7/6 Dm7 Painted candy canes on the tree;
G7
C Am Dm7 G7 Santa's on his way, he's filled his sleigh CM7 Am Dm7 G7 With things, things for you and for me.
G G6 C Am Am7 Dm7 G7 It's that time of year when the world falls in love; CM7 CM7/6 Dm7 Ev'ry song you hear seems to say,
G7
C9 Am Dm7 G7 Gdim A7 "Merry Christmas! May your New Year dreams come true." Dm7 G7 CM7 Am7 And this song of mine in three-quarter time Dm7 G7 Dm7 G6 C Wishes you and yours the same thing, too.
(Instrumental Interlude: first four lines)
G G6 C Am Am7 Dm7 G7 It's that time of year when the world falls in love; CM7 CM7/6 Dm7 Ev'ry song you hear seems to say,
G7
C9 Am Dm7 G7 Gdim A7 "Merry Christmas! May your New Year dreams come true." Dm7 G7 CM7 Am7 And this song of mine in three-quarter time Dm7 G7 Dm7 G6 C Wishes you and yours the same thing, too.
Christmas Time is Here Words & Music by Vince Guaraldi Recorded by Vince Guaraldi, 1965 From the Peanuts Christmas TV special "A Charlie Brown Christmas"*
C#m7 C#m7alt AM7 DM7 C#m7 C#m7alt AM7 DM7 Christ - mas time is here, hap - pi - ness and cheer, AM7 F#m Bm Bm7 Fun for all that chil - dren call Bm7/E D9 Dm6 Bm7-5 AM7/9 Their fav' - rite time of year.
C#m7 C#m7alt AM7 DM7 C#m7 C#m7alt AM7 DM7 Snow - flakes in the air, car - ols ev' - ry - where, AM7 F#m Bm Bm7 Ol - den times and an - cient rhymes Bm7/E D9 Dm6 Bm7-5 AM7/9 Of love and dreams to share.
A AM7 F#m DM7 A AM7 F#m DM7 Sleigh bells in the air; beau - ty ev' - ry - where; A AM7 C#m7-5 F#m Yule - tide by the fire - side D9 Bm7-5 Dm6 E7 And joy - ful mem' - ries there.
C#m7 C#m7alt AM7 DM7 Christ - mas time is here;
C#m7 C#m7alt AM7 DM7 fam'lies be draw - ing near;
AM7 F#m Bm Bm7 Oh, that we could al - ways see Bm7/E D9 Dm6 Bm7-5 AM7/9 Such spi - rit through the year.
An instant classic from the moment of its first airing on December 9, 1965, the animated special won both an Emmy Award and a Peabody Award for excellence in programming. Vince Guaraldi's jazz music track was an off-beat choice for a cartoon, but it was magic. Suggested by frequent visitor Bob A.
Close to You Words & Music by Burt Bacharach & Hal David Recorded by The Carpenters, 1973
C9 Am7 A7sus4 B7 Bm7 Bm7/E Em7 Why do birds sud - den - ly appear ev'ry time you are near?
Em
C C9 C C9 GM7 Bm7 G6 Just like me, they long to be close to you. C9 Am7 A7sus4 B7 Bm7 Bm7/E Em7 Why do stars fall down from the sky ev'ry time you walk by?
Em
C C9 C C9 GM7 Bm7 G6 Just like me, they long to be close to you.
Bridge:
CM7 Am CM7 Am CM7 Am CM7 On the day that you were born the angels got together Am Bm7 F#m7 Bm7 F#m7 E7/9 And decided to create a dream come true C Em7 So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair Am7 Am7/G D Am7 And golden starlight in your eyes of blue.
D
C9 Am7 A7sus4 B7 Bm7 Bm7/E Em7 That is why all the girls in town follow you all around
Em
C C9 C C9 GM7 Bm7 G6 Just like me, they long to be close to you.
Last Time: C C9 C C9 GM7 Bm7 G6 Just like me, they long to be close to you. C Em7 Am7 Ah -
Am7/G -
GM7 Bm7 G6 close to you.
The official correct title of this song is "(They Long to Be) Close to You" -- but if I indexed it that way, or title this page that way, I'm betting fewer than 10 percent of the the people looking for it would find it, because in the minds of the listening public it has wedged itself in there incorrectly.
Thank lyrics guru Ron Hontz for providing the following background information: Burt Bacharach & Hal David originally asked Herb Alpert to record this one but he simply couldn't bring himself to sing lyrics that he found to be silly--"So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair." Instead Richard Chamberlain did it as the "B" side of his "Blue Guitar" (#43 in 1963.) Later, after Alpert partnered with Jerry Moss to form A&M records, they gave it to one of their acts, The Carpenters, and it hit #1 for 4 weeks in 1970. Adapted from an arrangemet in the archives of the alt.guitar.tab newsgroup. Thanks to recent visitor Bob Wright for the suggestion.
Close to You
/
The Carpenters
Close to You Words & Music by Al Hoffman, Carl Lampl & Jerry Livingston Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1957
D A7 G G/F# Close to you, DM7 D Em7 Close to you,
Em7 A7 Gdim D I will always stay;
A7
Edim Bm7 though you're far away.
G
D
D7
G5 G Gm7 You'll always be near Gdim D F#m Bm As though you were here by my side. E Bm7-5 D9 Bm7-5 A F#m A7+5 No matter where, in my dreams I'll find you there
D A7 G G/F# Close to me, DM7 D Em7 Can't you see
Em7
A7 Gdim D G sharing your caress.
D
A7
Edim Bm7 D7 you're my happiness?
G5 G G/F# Gm7 Edim A7 D Wherever you go, my heart will go, too. A B7 What can I do? G G/F# Gdim A7 A7/6 D It only wants to be close to you.
(Musical Interlude - First Half of Second Verse) G5 G G/F# Gm7 Edim A7 D Wherever you go, my heart will go, too. F#m B7 What can I do? G G/F# Gdim A7 A7/6 D It only wants to be close to you.
*Sinatra recorded and released this song more than once, and I believe I've got a correct attribution here. He recorded it as a V-disc some in about 1942 or so, but the voice I hear in the recording from which I transcribed sounds more like the Sinatra of the 50s than the Sinatra of the early 40s. In trying to find out when the song was written, I ran across in intro verse; I'm not including it here, because I could not hear it to transcribe it, but let me know if you're interested and I'll send it along.
Close Your Eyes Words & Music by Bernice Petkere Recorded by Doris Day, 1959*
E7-9 A9 Dm6 Under a midnight sky, E7-9 F Am Watching a single star. A7 G G9 C Thrilled by the beauty up above. E E7-9 E7 Alone, just you and I, E7-9 F Am With just a soft guitar, F E7-9 E7 Am Thrilled by the beauty of our love.
Am Dm Close your eyes, Am Dm D9 Em F F7/6 F E7 Rest your head on my shoul - der and sleep. E7-9 E7 Am Fdim Am Close your eyes, and I will close mine.
Am Close Am Let's E7-9 Close
Dm your eyes, Dm D9 Em F F7/6 F E7 pretend that we're both count - ing sheep. E7 Am Fdim Am A7 your eyes -- this is divine.
A Em7 A7 Music plays Em7 A7 Em7 A7 Edim A7 Something dreamy for dancing, while we're ro - manc - ing, Cdim Am7 It's loves holiday. Dm7 F E7-9 And love will be our guide.
Am Dm Close your eyes, Am Dm D9 Dm F F7/6 F E7 When you o - pen them, Dear, I'll be near E7-9 E7 Am By your side. E7-9 Fdim Am So won't you close your eyes? Fdim E7+5 A Close your eyes.
*I'm crediting Day's 1959 version here, even though it does not contain the intro I show here -- which comes from Cleo Layne's recording issued some 30 years after Day's.
Close Your Eyes
Cocktails For Two Words & Music by Arthur Johnston & Sam Coslow Recorded by Spike Jones, 1944
(E7) A6 In some secluded rendezvous E7 That overlooks the avenue
Dm7-5
A6
Edim
E7
Bm7-5 E7 With someone sharing a delightful chat Bm7-5 E7 A6 Edim Of this and that and cocktails for two.
(E7) A6 As we enjoy a cigarette
Dm7-5
E7
E7 To some exquisite chansonette
A6
Edim
E7
Bm7-5 E7 Two hands are sure to slyly meet beneath Bm7-5 E7 A6 A sur-vi-ette with cocktails for two.
D9
A
Bridge: A7 Edim My head may go reel - ing,
E7
Dm6 A D9 But my heart will be o-be-dient
A
Cdim Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 E7 A Edim E7 With intoxicating kisses for the prin-ci-pal in-gre-dient.
(E7) A6 Most any afternoon at five E7 We'll be so glad to be alive
Dm7-5 A6
Edim E7
Bm7-5 E7 Then maybe fortune will complete her plan Bm7-5 E7 A6 D9 That all began with cocktails for two.
A
Although forever after identified by the infamous send-up provided by Jones on his album "Dinner Music for People Who Aren't Very Hungry," the tune was originally written for the 1934 movie "Murder At the Vanities." Over-powered by the grandiose sets, the too-easy-going song sank into oblivion and was largely forgotten for twenty years until Jones and his City Slickers did their version.
Cocktails For Two
Come Rain Or Come Shine Words & Music by Johnny Mercer & Harold Arlen Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1961 Previously recorded by Billie Holiday, and by Duke Ellington, 1946
C F#m7-5 Bm7-5 E7 I'm gonna love you like nobody's loved you, Am7 D9 Come rain or come shine; C7 G7 F7 Cm7 C7 High as a mountain and deep as a river, come rain or come shine. Fm7 Cm Fm7 Dm7-5 G7 I guess when you met me it was just one of those things; Am7-5 D7-9 Gm Gm7 C7 Fm7 Bb7 Em7 Dm7 G7 But don't ever bet me, 'cause I'm gonna be true if you let me.
C F#m7-5 Bm7-5 E7 You're gonna love me like nobody's loved me, Am7 D9 Come rain or come shine; G#m7-5 C#m7 F#7 E7 F7 Happy together, unhappy together, and won't it be fine.
E7
A7 Bb+7 A7 D7 Gdim(II) D7 Days may be cloudy or sunny, we're in or we're out of the money, Am7 D7 Bm7-5 E7 Am7 Dm7 But I'm with you always, I'm with you rain or shine.
(Last time) Em7-5 A7-9 Dm Gm7 I'm with you rain or shine.
C7
D
G7
Am
Come Fly With Me Words & Music by Sammy Cahn & Jimmy Van Heusen Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1957
(G7) C9 C Come fly with me!
C9 Cdim Dm Let's fly, let's fly away!
Dm+7
Dm7
Dm6
C9 C Am C7 If you can use some ex-ot-ic booze, F C Bb9 There's a bar in far Bombay, CM7 Am Dm7 G7 E7 Come fly with me, let's fly, let's fly away.
A7-9
(G7) C9 C Come fly with me!
Dm+7
C9 Cdim Dm Let's float down to Peru.
D9
Dm7
G7
Dm6
C9 C Am C7 In llama land, there's a one-man band F C Bb9 And he'll toot his flute for you. CM7 Am Come fly with me!
Dm7 G7 C Let's take off in the blue.
F
Bridge: G# Bbm Up there, where the air is rar - i - fied, Gdim G# We'll just glide, starry-eyed. G# C# G Once I get you up there, I'll be hold-ing you so near AM7 D7 You may hear
Am7 D7
G7 F an-gels cheer
G7 Bb7 Dm G7 CM7 Am C9 Am Cdim Dm7 'Cause we're to - geth - er, weather-wise, it's such a lovely day!
G7
(G7) CM7 Am C7 Just say the words and we'll beat the birds FM7 F Bb9 Down to Acapulco Bay; CM7 Am F Dm7 G7 Gm Bb7 A7 It's perfect for a flying hon-ey-moon, they say.
First Time: D9 D7 G7 C Am7 Come fly with me! Let's fly, let's fly a - way.
Dm7
F7
G7
Last Time: D9 D7 G7 C Fdim Come fly with me! Let's fly, let's fly a - way.
C
Come Fly With Me
Come In From the Rain Words & Music by Melissa Manchester & Carole Bayer Sager, 1975 Recorded by Melissa Manchester, 1983, on "Greatest Hits"
Intro
||:
G9
G
F7
:||
G6 G GM7 G6 Well, hello there, good old friend of mine, G6 G G6 G GM7 G6 You've been reaching for yourself for such a long time; CM7/6 CM7 F7 There's so much to say, no need to explain, G G/F# Em Em6 D9 Just an open door for you to come in from the rain.
G6 G GM7 It's a long walk when you're all alone,
G6
G6 G G6 G GM7 G6 And someone like you will always choose the long way home. CM7/6 CM7 F7 There's no right or wrong, I'm not here to blame, G G/F# Em Em6 D9 I just want to be the one to keep you from the rain, CM7 G From the rain.
Bridge: CM7 F7 And it looks like sunny skies, CM7 F7 Now that I know you're all right. Bm7 E7 Am7 D7 Time has left us older, but wiser -- I know I am.
Instrumental interlude: 2 lines CM7/6 CM7 F7 And I think of us like an old cliché, G G/F# Em Em6 D9 But it doesn't matter, 'cause I love you anyway CM7 G Come in from the rain.
Repeat Bridge:
Instrumental interlude: 1 line G6 G G6 G GM7 G6 And it's good to know my best friend has come home again; CM7/6 CM7 D9 'Cause I think of us like and old cliché, G G/F# Em Em6 D9 But it doesn't matter, 'cause I love you anyway F7 G F7 G Come in from the rain, come in from the rain,
F7
G come in from the rain.
Come In From the Rain
Come Saturday Morning Words & Music by Andre & Dory Previn & Fred Carlin Recorded by The Sandpipers, 1969 (#17)
Come Saturday Morning
D D9 D9sus4 D9 G G6 Come Sat - ur - day mor-ning,
D
D9 Am C G I'm goin' a - way with my friend; G C9 Am Am7 Am B7sus4 We'll Saturday spend til the end of the day. A A9 Just I and my friend -
B7
Em
Em
G A7 DM7 We'll travel for miles on our Saturday smiles, G F#m7 And then we'll move on;
D
D6
Bm
G F#m Bm So we can re - mem - ber Em7 A A7 D Long after Sat - ur - day's gone.
D4 - D - G - G6
D D9 D9sus4 Come Sat - ur -
D
D9 G G6 day mor-ning,
D9 Am C G I'm goin' a - way with my friend; G C9 Am Am7 Am B7sus4 We'll Saturday laugh more than half of the day. A A9 Just I and my friend -
Bm
G F#m Bm But we will re - mem - ber Em7 A A7 D Long after Sat - ur - day's gone.
Instrumental Coda: D4
-
D
-
G
-
G6
-
Em
Em
G A7 DM7 Dressed up in our rings and our Saturday things, G F#m7 And then we'll move on;
B7
D
-
D4
-
D
D
D6
Cool Yule Words & Music by Steve Allen Recorded by Louis Armstrong, 1952
G E7 Am7 D7 From Coney Island to The Sunset Strip, G E7 Am7 D7 Somebody's gonna make a happy trip Cdim G B7 To - night,
E7
Am7 G while the moon is bright.
G E7 Am7 D7 He's gonna have a bag of crazy toys D B7 E7 A7 To give the groanies of the boys and girls; Cdim G B7 So dig,
E7
Am7 D7 G G7 Santa comes on big.
Bridge: C Cdim Dm7 G7 He'll come a callin' when the snows the most, C Cdim Dm7 G7 When all you cats are sleepin' warm as toast; B7 B7/F# Cdim B7 And you gonna flip when Old Saint Nick E7 Bm7-5 Am7 D7 Takes a lick on the peppermint stick.
G E7 Am7 D7 He'll come a flyin' from a higher place G E7 Am7 D7 And fill the stocking by the fire place Cdim G B7 So you'll,
E7
Am7 D7 G E7 have a yule that's cool.
D Am7 D6 G Have a yule that's cool!
*Suggested by recent visitor Scott Hinds.
C
Edim
D
Comes Love Words & Music by Lew Brown, Sam Stept & Charles Tobias Recorded by Artie Shaw, 1938, vocal by Helen Forrest
Intro:
||: Am
-
G
-
F7
-
E7
:||
E7 Am Dm Am Fdim Am Comes a rainstorm, put your rubbers on your feet; E7 Fdim Comes a snowstorm, Bm7-5 E7 Fdim Comes love,
E7
E7
Fdim E7 you can get a little heat --
Bm7-5 E7 Am nothing can be done.
E7 Am Dm Am Fdim Am Comes a fire, then you know just what to do; E7 Fdim E7 Fdim E7 Blow a tire, you can buy another shoe -Bm7-5 E7 Fdim Comes love,
E7
Bm7-5 E7 Am F nothing can be done.
Am
Bridge: A7 Em7 A7 A7+5 A7 Dm D+5 A7 Fdim Dm Oh, don't try hid - ing, 'cause there is - n't an - y use A7 A7+5 E7 Fdim E7 Bm7-5 E7 You'll start sli - ding when your heart turns on the juice.
E7 Am Dm Am Fdim Am Comes a headache, you can lose it in a day; E7 Fdim E7 Fdim E7 Comes a toothache, see your dentist right away -Bm7-5 E7 Fdim Comes love,
E7
Bm7-5 E7 Am F nothing can be done.
Am
*Thanks to recent visitor Charlie Sidran for the suggestion. There are a number of versions of this song currently available, each with something to recommend it, and each with something against it. I prefer this one, which comes across much cleaner than its rivals.
Count Your Blessings (Instead of Sheep) Words & Music by Irving Berlin Recorded by Bing Crosby, 1954 (From the movie "White Christmas")
E7 A E7 Cdim Bm7-5 A When I'm worried and I can't sleep, Cdim Bm7-5 A Bm7-5 E7 F#7 I count my blessings instead of sheep, E7 A C#m7-5 F#m D9 Fdim E7 And I fall asleep counting my bless - ings.
E7 A E7 Cdim Bm7-5 A When my bankroll is get - ting small, Cdim Bm7-5 A Bm7-5 E7 F#7 I think of when I had none at all E7 A C#m7-5 F#m D9 E7 A And I fall asleep counting my bless - ings.
Bridge: D C#m7 Bm7 Cdim A6 I think about a nursery and I picture curly heads, D F#7 B7 Bm7-5 E7 And one by one I count them as they slumber in their beds.
E7 A E7 Cdim Bm7-5 A If you're worried and you can't sleep, Cdim Bm7-5 A Bm7-5 E7 F#7 Just count your blessings instead of sheep E7 A C#m7-5 F#m D9 E7 A And you'll fall asleep counting your bless - ings.
Crazy Words & Music by Willie Nelson Recorded by Patsy Cline, 1961 (#9)
Intro: C
F
FM7
Em7
Dm7
G7
C A7 Dm Crazy, I'm crazy for feeling so lonely G G7 C I'm crazy, crazy for feeling so blue
Dm+7
Dm7
Gdim
Dm7
C A7 Dm I knew you'd love me as long as you wanted
Dm+7
Dm6
G7
G G7 C And then someday you'd leave me for somebody new
Dm7
F
Dm6
C
C7
Bridge: F C Worry, why do I let myself worry?
C7
D D7 G Wond'ring what in the world did I do?
Dm7
G7
C A7 Dm Crazy for thinking that my love could hold you
G7+
Dm+7
Dm7
Dm6
FM7 Em7 Dm7 CM7 I'm crazy for trying and crazy for crying Dm7 G7 C And I'm crazy for loving you.
Repeat Bridge:
C A7 Dm Dm+7 Crazy for thinking that my love could hold you FM7 Em7 Dm7 CM7 I'm crazy for trying and crazy for crying Dm7 G7 C And I'm crazy for loving you.
Dm7
Dm6
Crazy 'Bout My Baby (And My Baby's Crazy 'Bout Me) Words & Music by Alexander Hill & Fats Waller Recorded by Louis Armstrong, 1955
Intro Verse: Bm F#7 Edim Bm I'm walk - in' on air, Cdim A7 D G A7 D G G/F# B7 For I've left all my blue days be - hind. Bm F#7 Edim Bm I'm fly - in' -- how'd you guess? Cdim D F#m Bm Bm7-5 A7 And there's love, real - ly love on my mind.
Melody: G G/F# A7/6 A7 DM7 F#m B7 I'm the world's most hap - py crea - ture, tell me what can wor - ry be? G G/F# A7/6 A7 G A7 D I'm crazy 'bout my ba - by, and my ba - by's crazy 'bout me.
G G/F# A7/6 A7 DM7 F#m B7 Mr. Cu - pid was our teach - er, that's the rea - son we a - gree; G G/F# A7/6 A7 G A7 D Yes, I'm crazy 'bout my ba - by, and my ba - by's crazy 'bout me.
Bridge: DM7 Am7 Cdim D7 Am7 Cdim G6 Par - son get your book out, read - y in your hand; E7 Fdim Bm7-5 E7 Cdim A7 Cdim A7 Keep a stead - y look - out, and you can un - der - stand.
G G/F# A7/6 A7 DM7 F#m B7 It's an A - one com - bi - na - tion, we are per - fect, me and she; G G/F# A7/6 A7 G A7 D Yes, I'm crazy 'bout my ba - by, and my ba - by's crazy 'bout me.
*Requested by recent visitor Troy Faid.
Cruising Down the River (On A Sunday Afternoon) Words & Music by Eily Beadell & Nell Tollerton* Recorded by Russ Morgan, 1949 (#1)**
D G D E Cruising down the river on a Sunday afternoon, A D Fdim A With one you love, the sun above waiting for the moon. D G D E Fdim E Fdim E The old accordian playing a sen - ti - men - tal tune, D G D E7 A7 D Cruising down the river on a Sunday afternoon.
Bridge:
D9 D7/9 D9 D7/9 D9 D7/9 G The birds above all sing of love, a gentle sweet refrain; E7 E7/9 E7 E7/9 E7 E7/9 A7 The winds around all make a sound like softly fall - ing rain.
D Fdim G Fdim Gdim D E Fdim E Fdim E Just two of us to - geth - er, we'll plan a hon - ey - moon D Gdim B7 E7 A7 G E7 A7 D Cruising down the river on a Sun - day af - ter - noon.
*One source I have seen suggests that the authors were two middle-aged women who wrote the song to win a British songwriting contest in 1945. In June of 2005, I received confirmation of this from the neice of Lou Preager, the gentleman who actually conducted the contest and awarded the 1000-pound prize to two such women. **Blue Baron also had a #1 hit with his version of this song the same year. Recent visitor Howard B. was able to fill in the preceeding story with the following data: "I can confirm that it was in fact written by two women, the winner of the competition "Write a tune for £1000". The two women worked at Kennards department store in Wimbledon, a place frequented by my mother in days gone by. I'm not so sure they were middle aged, as some suggest, they might have been younger, I'm not sure. But I well remember the event!" Another recent visitor also wrote, saying, "I can confirm that the song was written for a nationally advertised song competition. The competition was indeed "Write a tune for £1000". I know this is true as my grandfather Howard Docker also entered this competition and was a runner up prize winner." This visitor is also interested in locating who might have the songs submitted -- because he'd like to have a copy of his grandfather's entry. If anyone can help, let me know! Yet another recent visitor, Rogger Nuttal, submitted the following: "I can add a bit of first-hand knowledge to this entry. "The song was written by two members of Tolly and her trio, who played in the genteel café at Elys, Wimbledon (not Kennard's, I think.) Think Hinge and Bracket - they wore long black gowns, and played an undemanding repertoire of light classics and popular songs on violins, cello and piano. I was at school nearby, and we used to drop in sometimes for a quiet giggle. They certainly seemed middle-aged to us, though that's unreliable - everybody looks middle-aged when you're fourteen. "In the style of the time, each number was "announced" by placing a card on a little easel, like a proto-flipboard. After their success, about every fifteen minutes they put a card saying "Request" on the easel and played that damn song again."
Crazy 'Bout My Baby (And My Baby's Crazy 'Bout Me)
Cry Words & Music by Churchill Kohlman Recorded by Johnny Ray, 1952 (#1)
(G7) Csus4 C Csus4 C E7 If your sweetheart sends a letter of good-bye,
Bm7-5
Am Am+7 Am7 A7/9 Em6 It's no secret, you'll feel better if you cry.
A7
E7
A7/9
Em6
Dm7 G7 When waking from a bad dream, C C/B A7 Don't you sometimes think it's real? D7 Dm7 G7 But it's only false emotions that you feel. Csus4 C Csus4 C E7 If your heartaches seem to hang around too long,
Bm7-5
Fdim
Am Am+7 Am7 A9 And your blues keep getting bluer with each song, Dm7 Fm Remember, sunshine can be found C C/B A9 Behind a cloudy sky, D9 G G7 C Cdim So let your hair down and go ahead and cry.
Dm7
(G7) Csus4 C Csus4 C E7 If your sweetheart sends a letter of good-bye,
Bm7-5
Am Am+7 Am7 A7/9 Em6 It's no secret, you'll feel better if you cry.
A7
Dm7 G7 When waking from a bad dream, C C/B A7 Don't you sometimes think it's real? D7 Dm7 G7 But it's only false emotions that you feel.
G7
E7
E7
Csus4 C Csus4 C E7 If your heartaches seem to hang around too long,
Bm7-5
Fdim
Am Am+7 Am7 A9 And your blues keep getting bluer with each song, Dm7 Fm Remember, sunshine can be found C C/B A9 Behind a cloudy sky, D9 G G7 C So let your hair down and go ahead and cry.
Fdim
C
Cry
E7
Cry Me A River Words & Music by Arthur Hamilton, 1953 Recorded by Julie London, 1955 (#9)
Intro:
A7
-
Am7/F#
-
F
-
E
-
Am
A9 Am Dm7 G7 C Now you say you're lonely, you cry the whole night through;
E7
A7 Am7/F# Well you can cry me a river, cry me a river, F E7 Am I cried a river over you.
E7
A9 Am Dm7 G7 C Now you say you're sorry for being so untrue;
E7
A7 Am7/F# Well you can cry me a river, cry me a river, F E7 Am I cried a river over you.
Bridge: Am E7 Dm E7 You drove me, nearly drove me out of my head; Am Dm7 E7 While you never shed a tear; Am Remember?
E7 Dm E7 I remember all that you said --
Am Am+7 Told me love was too plebian, Am7 Am6 Bb9 E7 Told me you were through with me, and,
A9 Am Now you say you love me;
Dm7
G7 C well, just to prove it's true,
A7 Am7/F# You can cry me a river, cry me a river, F E7 Am I cried a river over you.
E7
Coda: A7 Am7/F# Cry me a river, cry me a river F E7 Am I cried a river over you.
|
Am
G
|
F
Bb9 (hold)
| E7
|
Am
-
E7
-
Am |
Just for grins and giggles, play it through once at the Julie London pace... then pick up the pace and swing it. It feels like there's a whole 'nother song in there!
Cry Me A River
Crying Words & Music by Roy Orbison & Joe Melson Recorded by Roy Orbison, 1961 (#2)
D I was all right for a while I could smile for a while; D+ But I saw you last night you held my hand so tight G Gm As you stopped to say hello. D Bm7-5 A7 Oh you wished me well, you couldn't tell that I'd been D F#m D F#m Crying o - ver you, crying o - ver you, G A Em7 G/B A7 Then you said so long, left me standing all alone D D+ G Gm Alone and crying, crying, crying, crying -D It's hard to un
D9 Bm7 Bm7/E - der - stand
G/B A7sus4 But the touch
A7 D of your hand can start me crying.
D I thought that I was over you, but it's true, so true D+ I love you even more than I did before G Gm But darling, what can I do? D D6 Bm7-5 E7 Now you don't love me and I'll al - ways be D F#m D F#m Crying o - ver you, crying o - ver you G A Em7 G/B A7 Yes, now you're gone, and from this moment on D D+ G Gm I'll be crying, crying, crying, crying D Bm I'm crying, crying
G o
A7 D A7 - - - - - ver you.
D
G
D
Orbison's version is the benchmark by which all other versions are measured, but it was also recorded by Jay and the Americans in 1966 (#25) and by Don McLean, who reached #5 in 1981.
Crying
Cuddle Up A Little Closer Words & Music by Otto Harbach & Karl Hoschna, 1907 Recorded by Julie London, 1957
Intro: A - C#7
D - Cdim
A
E7/6 - E7 - E7sus4
A
A Cdim A9 F#m A Bm7 E7 Cud - dle up lit - tle clo - ser, ba - by mine, E7 Fdim E7 Bm7-5 E7 Cdim A Cud - dle up and be my lit - tle cling - ing vine, F#7 Gdim F#7 Bm Like to feel your cheek so ro - sey, E7 Bm7-5 Fdim A Like to make you com - fy, co - zy, D Bm7-5 Cdim F#7 'Cause I love from head to tos - ey, D9 E7/6 A Ba - by mine.
E7
Crying In The Rain Words & Music by Carole King & Howie Greenfield Recorded by The Everly Brothers, 1962 (#6)
G C D9 G I'll never let you see
G/F#
Em
Am7 D9 G G6 The way my broken heart is hurtin' me;
G
G Am Bm Em I've got my pride and I know how to hide C C/B D D7 Em D9 All my sorrow and pain -- I'll do my cryin' in the rain.
G C D9 G If I wait for cloudy skies;
G/F#
Em
Em
Am7 D9 G You won't know the rain from the tears in my eyes.
G6
G
G Am Bm Em You'll never know that I still love you so C C/B Am7 D D7 Em D9 Though the heartaches remain -- I'll do my cryin' in the rain.
Bridge:
C C/B Am Rain drops fallin' from heaven
Am/G
D D7 G Could never wash away my misery; C C/B But since we're not together, Am7 Am7/G I look for stormy weather D Am7 D9 Am7 D7 To hide these tears I hope you'll never see.
Em
G C D9 G Some day when my cryin's done,
G/F#
Em
C D9 G I'm gonna wear a smile and walk in the sun;
G6
G
G Am Bm Em I may be a fool, but til then darling you'll
C C/B Am7 D D7 Em Never see me complain -- I'll do my cryin' in the rain.
D9
Em
Coda:
(N.C.) D9 Em D9 I'll do my cryin' in the rain,
Em
(N.C.) D9 Em D9 I'll do my cryin' in the rain,
Em
(N.C.) D9 Em D9 I'll do my cryin' in the rain.
Em
Crying In The Rain
The Curtain Falls Words & Music by Sol Weinstein
Recorded by Bobby Darin, 1963
A7 Em7 Edim D A7 Edim Gdim Fdim D Off comes the make - up, off comes the clown's dis - guise A7 Em7 Edim D G Edim D D7 The cur - tain's fall - ing, the mu - sic soft - ly dies Em7 Edim G G/F# Edim A7 B7 But I hope you're smi - ling as you're fi - ling out the door B7/F# Cdim Em As they say in this biz,
Bm7 B7 "That's all there is,
Em B+ A7 There is - n't an - y more." A7 G Edim D Bm We've shared our mo - ment,
G Edim A7 D and as the mo - ment ends
A7 G Edim D Bm G Edim A7 D DM7 I've got a fun - ny feeling we're part - ing now as friends
D7
D9 Am7 D7 G Bm7-5 A7 Your cheers and laugh - ter will ling - er af - ter Bm Bm7/E E7 They've torn down these dus - ty walls Edim D Bm G If I had this to do a - gain, A7 Cdim B7 And the eve - ning were new a - gain Bm7-5 G Em7 Gdim A7/6 A7 D G I would spend it with you again, but now, the cur - tain falls
D
D9 Am7 D7 G Bm7-5 A7 Your cheers and laugh - ter will ling - er af - ter Bm Bm7/E E7 They've torn down these dus - ty walls
Edim A7 D Bm G A7 Cdim D6 B7 People say I was made for this, nothing else would I trade for this, Bm7-5 G G/F# E7 And just think I get paid for this ... n.c. Good night Ladies and gentlemen and God love ya.
*Requested by recent visitor Vincent Russo. Recorded live at The Sands Hotel in Las Vegas on Nov. 11, 1963, this song and the similarly-named album on which it appears went unreleased for well over thirty years (37 to split hairs.) This song, itself, was especially touching because it was the last song in what the audience well knew this was Darin's last show before before taking "time out" due to growing health problems resulting from childhood rheumatic fever. Though he survived this "time out" by another ten years, and ultimately released more than 30 albums during his lifetime, his deteriorating health cut his life short at the age of 37. Interest in his musical legacy was rekindled with the 2004 release of Kevin Spacey's biopic "Beyond The Sea."
The Curtain Falls
Cycles Words & Music by Gayle Caldwell Recorded by Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1968 (#23)
C G F Dm7 G G+ So I'm down and so I'm out...but so are many others; C G F Dm7 G G7 So I feel like tryin' to hide my head beneath these covers, F Em F Dm7-5 G Life is like the seasons - after winter comes the spring. C G F G C So I'll keep this smile awhile, and see what tomorrow brings
C G F Dm7 G G+ I've been told and I believe that life is meant for livin'; C G F Dm7 G G7 And even when my chips are low, there's still some left for givin'. F Em F Dm7-5 G I've been many places, maybe not as far as you; C G F G C So I think I'll stay awhile and see if some dreams come true. Bridge: F Bm7-5 E7 A7 There isn't much that I have learned Dm7 G7 C Through all my foolish years F Em A7 Life keeps runnin' on in cycles F Em Dm7-5 G First there's laughter, then those tears.
C G F Dm7 G But I'll keep my head up high, although I'm kinda tired; C G F Dm7 G My gal just up and left last week; Friday, I got fired.
G+
G7
F Em F Dm7-5 G You know it's almost funny, but things can't get worse than now, C G F G C So I'll keep on tryin' to sing...but please, just don't ask me how.
Daddy's Little Girl Words & Music by Boby Burke & Horace Gerlach Recorded by The Mills Brothers, 1950 (#5) Also recorded by Al Martino, 1967 (#2)
G B7 You're the end of the rainbow, my pot of gold, Em B+ B7 You're daddy's little girl to have and to hold. C Am7 G B7 E7 A precious gem is what you are, A7 Bm7-5 A7 D9 Am7 D7 You're mom - my's bright and shi-ning star.
G B7 You're the spirit of Christmas, my star on the tree, Em B+ B7 You're the Easter Bunny to mommy and me; C Am7 G B7 E7 You're sugar, you're spice, you're ev'-ry-thing nice, A7 D7 G Gdim And you're daddy's little girl.
D7
(Instrumental Interlude -- First Half)
G B7 You're the treasure I cherish, so sparkling and bright; Em B+ B7 You were touched by the holy and beautiful light. C Am7 G B7 E7 Like angels that sing, a hea-ven-ly thing, A7 D7 G Am7 alt And you're daddy's little girl
G
Dancing In the Dark Words & Music by Howard Dietz & Arthur Schwartz Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1958
Dancing In the Dark
DM7 D6 Bm7 Fdim(III) Fdim Dancing in the dark, til the tune ends, Em B+ Em7 Em6 Gm7 A7/6 We're dancing in the dark, and it soon ends. D Dm Am F7 We're waltzing in the wonder of why we're here; Gm7 Gdim Edim Bb9 A7 Time hurries by, we're here and gone.
DM7 D6 Bm7 Fdim(III) Fdim Looking for the light of a new love; Em B+ Em7 Em6 Gm7 A7/6 To brighten up the night, I have you to love, D Dm F7 A7-9 And we can face the music to - geth - er
First Ending: D Gdim Dancing in the dark.
D - Bb9 - A7-9 - A7
Bridge: G Em7 A7 What though love is old?
F#m Bm Bm7 What though song is old?
G G/F# Em7 A7 D6 Through them we can be young. G A7 F#m7 Bm7 Hear this heart of mine wailin' all the time. E7 Em7 G/B A7 A7+5 Dear one, tell me that we're one!
(Instrumental interlude -- one verse)
(Repeat second verse) Second Ending D G D Gm7 Em7 G/B A7+5 D Dancing in the dark, dancing in the dark, dancing in the dark.
Dancing on the Ceiling Words & Music by Lorenz Hart & Richard Rodgers Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1930
Intro Verse: D DM7 F#m Fdim The world is lyrical, because a miracle Em A7 D Has brought my lover to me; Dm Fm Em7 Fdim A7 D Though she's some other place, her face I see. D DM7 Fdim At night I creep in bed, and never sleep in bed, Em7 A7 G/B A7 D But look above in the air, Dm Fm Em7 Fdim A7 D And to my greatest joy, my love is there.
Melody: D Em7 F#m7 Bm7 Bm7/E D+5 Em E7 A Fdim She dan - ces o - ver - head on the ceiling near my bed, A7 A D Em7 In my sight, all
A
D Em7 F#m7 Bm7 Bm7/E I try to hide in
D through the night; D+5 Em E7 A Fdim vain underneath my counterpane,
Em7 A7 D Edim A7 D But there's my love up there above.
DM7
Em Em7 A7 D D6 I whisper, "Go away, my lover, it's not fair," Em Em7 A7 D Cdim Em7 A7 But I'm so grateful to discover, that she's still there.
D Em7 F#m7 Bm7 Bm7/E D+5 Em E7 A Fdim I love my ceil -ing more, since it is a dancing floor, Em7 A7 D Just for my love.
Dancing With Tears In My Eyes Words & Music by Al Dubin & Joe Burke Recorded by Ruth Etting, 1930 (#1)
Intro Verse: D7 G D7 G D7 Those who dance and romance while they dance -G Edim Am7 They seem so happy and gay; Am Am+7 Am7 Am6 Though they sing while they swing and they sway, A Gdim Cdim D Somehow I can't feel that way.
D9
D7
G Cdim Am7 G G6 I've been dancing with tears in my eyes, D7 G Edim Am7 'Cause the boy in my arms wasn't you; Am Am+7 Am7 Dancing with somebody new,
D9
Am6
D9 D7 Edim G When it's you that my hearts calling to. Am Dmm Am E7 Trying to smile, once in a while, Am Am+7 D But I find that so hard to do.
D7
Am7 D G Cdim Am7 G G/F# I've been dancing with tears in my eyes,
E7
C Cdim Am7 D7 G 'Cause the boy in my arms was - n't you.
Nat Shilkret had a number 1 version of this song in 1930.
Danger! Heartbreak Ahead Words & Music by Carl Barefoot & Carl Struts Recorded by Jaye P. Morgan, 1955 (#12)
D F#m C#m7-5 F#7 Danger, heartbreak ahead; G Em7 Edim D Look out little fool, you're not wise, D+ G E7 D B7 Not wise to love so completely E7/9 E7 E7alt Bm7-5 Cdim A7 Or fall for that look in his eyes.
D F#m C#m7-5 F#7 Danger, heartbreak ahead; G Em7 Edim D Be sure little heart, for you know, D+ G E7 D Gm7 Yes, you know what happened to you before -E7/9 A7 D There's danger, travel slow. Bridge: D7 G Em7 D B7 Does his kiss really mean what you think it means? G G/F# A7 Gdim D Are the words that he whis - pers, true? D7 G G/F# Em7 D Bm7 Are you sure you understand, the touch of his hand? E7/9 E7 E7alt Bm7-5 Cdim A7 Does his touch mean too much to you?
D Maybe
F#m C#m7-5 F#7 I could be wrong,
G Em7 Edim D But go slow, little fool, for it's said D+ G Edim D Gdim B7 That love either finds you, or love either blinds you E7/9 E7 A7 Edim D To the danger of a heartbreak a - head.
Danke Schoen Words & Music by Kurt Schwabach, Milt Gabler & Bert Kaempfert Recorded by Wayne Newton, 1963 (#13)
D D6 DM7 Em7sus4 Em7 Danke schoen, darling, danke schoen, A9 A7/9 A7su4 A7 D D6 Thank you for all the joy and pain. D D9 D7 D7/9 G5 G6 Picture shows, sec - ond balcony, GM7 A7 D Em7 A7 Was the place we'd meet, second seat, A-9 D G/B A7sus4 Go Dutch treat, you were sweet.
D D6 DM7 Em7sus4 Em7 Danke schoen, darling, danke schoen, A9 A7/9 A7su4 A7 D D6 Thank you for fun - ny cards from Spain. D D9 D7 D7/9 G5 G6 I recall Cen - tral Park in fall, GM7 A7 D Em7 A7 How you tore your dress, what a mess, A-9 D G/B A7sus4 I confess, that's not all.
D D6 DM7 Em7sus4 Em7 Danke schoen, darling, danke schoen, A9 A7/9 A7su4 A7 D D6 Thank you for walks down Lover's Lane, D D9 D7 D7/9 G5 G6 I can see hearts carved on a tree, GM7 A7 D Em7 A7 Letters in - ter - twined for all time, A-9 D G/B A7sus4 Yours and mine, that was fine.
D D6 DM7 Em7sus4 Em7 Danke schien, darling, danke schoen, A9 A7/9 A7su4 A7 D D6 Thank you for see - ing me again. D D9 D7 D7/9 G5 G6 Though we go on our separate ways, GM7 A7 D Em7 A7 Still the mem'ry stays for always, A-9 D G/B A7sus4 My heart says, danke schoen.
Coda: (fading) D D6 DM7 Em7sus4 Em7 Danke schoen, auf - weid - er - sehn, D D6 DM7 Em7sus4 A7 Danke schoen, auf - weid - er - sehn.
A7sus4
D6
Danke Schoen
Darktown Strutters' Ball Words & Music by Shelton Brooks, 1917 Recorded by Benny Goodman, 1945
E7 A D9 A F#7 I'll be down to get you in a taxi, Honey, B7 Bm7-5 Cdim B7 You better be ready 'bout half past eight; E7
Bm7-5 Cdim E7 Now dearie, don't be late --
A Cdim Bm7 E7 I want to be there when the band starts playing. A D9 A F#7 And remember when we get there, Honey, B7 D9 Cdim B7 Two-steps, I'm goin' to have 'em all. D9 D6 G#7 Goin' to dance out both my shoes Cdim A C#7 F#7 When they play the "Jelly Roll Blues" First Time: B7 Cdim E7 Bm7-5 A Edim Tomorrow night at the Darktown Strutters' Ball.
E7
Cdim - E7
Last Time: B7 Cdim E7 Bm7-5 A Tomorrow night at the Darktown Strutters' Ball.
This is another classic example of a song whose refrain became so well-known that it completely overshadowed the verses (there were two of them) -- to such a degree that I haven't yet even been able to locate an audio source that has them, even though finding the lyrics was not difficult.
I found this historical information on the 'Net: 'Darktown Strutters' Ball.' One of the earliest traditional jazz songs to become a standard. The words and music, by Shelton Brooks, were inspired by a ball at the 1915 Pacific-Panama Exposition in San Francisco. The music, in arrangements for band and for orchestra, was first published 18 Jan 1917 by Will Rossiter, Chicago. The version recorded 30 Jan 1917 by the Original Dixieland Jazz Band may be the earliest commercially made jazz record. 'Darktown Strutters' Ball' was subsequently recorded by many pop and jazz artists, including the Six Brown Brothers (1917), the Brunswick Military Band (Brunswick 5170, 1918), Miff Mole's Molers (1928), Trump Davidson (1937), Jimmy Dorsey (1938), and Benny Goodman (1945). The song has also been recorded by musicians as varied as Ella Fitzgerald, the Lawrence Welk Orchestra, and the Beach Boys. It was selected in 1963 by ASCAP for its All-Time Hit Parade. It has often been featured in film soundtracks. 'Darktown Strutters' Ball' has been arranged for barbershop ensemble, piano solo, brass quintet, and choir. --Betty Nygaard King
Darktown Strutters' Ball
Darling Je Vous Aime Beaucoup Words & Music by Anna Sosenko, 1936 Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1955 (#36)
D DM7 Dalt D7 Darling, je vous aime beaucoup G Gdim D B7 Je ne sais pas what to do G Gdim D A7 D You know you've completely stolen my heart
D DM7 Dalt D7 Morning, noon and night-time, too, G Gdim D B7 Toujours, wondering what to do -G Gdim D A7 D D7 That's the way I've felt right from the start.
Bridge: G G/F# Ah, Cherie! Gm7 Gdim Gdim(V) A7(V) D F#m My love for you is très, très fort -B7 Cdim B7 Cdim Wish my French were good enough; E7 Bm7-5 A I'd tell you so much more.
A7
D DM7 Dalt D7 But I hope that you compree G Gdim D B7 All the things you mean to me G Gdim D G Gdim D G A7 D Darling, je vous aime beaucoup, I love you, yes I do.
Suggested by recent visitor Al Almeleh.
The original lyric transcription was done by long-time lyric guru Ron Hontz, and was found on Lyrics World. He also provided the information that this song was introduced in the film "Love and Hisses" by Hildegarde, who had a #21 hit with it in 1943.
Darling Je Vous Aime Beaucoup
Darn That Dream Words & Music by Eddie DeLange & Jimmy Van Heusen Recorded by Benny Goodman, 1940 (#1), vocal by Mildred Bailey
Darn That Dream
D B7 Em7 Edim Darn that dream I dream each night; D F#7 G Gm7 You say you love me and you hold me tight, D F#7 Bm7 Gm7 But when I awake, you're out of sight -Em7 A7 A7+5 D Fdim Oh, darn that dream.
A7
D B7 Em7 Edim Darn your lips and darn your eyes -D F#7 G Gm7 They lift me high above the moonlit skies. D F#7 Bm7 Gm7 Then I tumble out of par - a - dise. A7 A7+5 D Oh, darn that dream.
Bridge:
G Em7 Am7 A7 D7 Darn that one-track mind of mine; GM7 G/B Am7 D9 It can't understand that you don't care. G E C A Just to change the mood I'm in, D Cdim F7 A7 I'd welcome a nice, old nightmare.
D B7 Em7 Edim Darn that dream, and bless it, too; D F#7 G Gm7 Without that dream, I never would have you. D F#7 Bm7 Gm7 But it haunts me and it won't come true -G/B A7 A7+5 D Oh, darn that dream.
Day By Day Words & Music by Sammy Cahn, Axel Stordahl & Paul Weston, 1945 Recorded by Jo Stafford, 1953
Em7 Day Cdim And
E7sus4 A9 Em6 Em7 E7sus4 A9 by day I'm falling more in love with you, G9 G Em C9 Bm7-5 day by day my love seems to grow.
E9
Am B7 Em Em+7 There isn't any end to my de - vo - tion,
Em7
Em A7 Em7 A7 Am7 D7 It's deeper dear, by far, than any o - cean. Cdim Em7 E7sus4 A9 I find that day by day, Em6 Em7 E7sus4 A9 You're making all my dreams come true; Cdim G9 G Em C9 E7-9 So come what may, I want you to know
E7
Am7 Cm7 Am7 G Bb9 E7 I'm yours alone, and I'm in love to stay
First Time: Am7 Cm7 Cdim G As we go through the years day by day.
D7
Am7
Am7
G
D7
Last Time: Am7 Cm7 Cdim G As we go through the years day by day.
The Day that the Rains Came Down Words & Music by Pierre Delanoe & Gilbert Becaud; English lyrics by Carl Sigman Recorded by Jane Morgan, 1958 (#21)
E7 A D9 A The day that the rains came down, Mother Earth smiled again; A AM7 Bm7-5 Now the lilacs could bloom;
E7 F#m Bm D9 E7 now the fields could grow greener.
(N.C.) A D9 A The day that the rains came down, buds were born, love was born A AM7 Bm7-5 As the young buds will grow,
E7
F#m F#m7 Bm so our young love will grow -
D9 E7 A Love, sweet love.
Bridge: Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 E7 A robin sang a song of love, A F#m A F#m A willow tree reached up to the heavens
As
Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 E7 if to thank the sky above
A D9 A D9 A For all that rain, that wel - come rain; Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 E7 We looked across the mea - dow - land A F#m A F#m And seemed to sense a kind of a miracle Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 E7 Much too deep to un - der - stand A F#m D9 E7 And there we were, so much in love.
(N.C.) A D9 A The day that the rains came down, mountain streams swelled with pride. A AM7 Bm7-5 Gone the dry river bed;
E7
F#m Bm D9 E7 gone the dust from the val - ley.
(N.C.) A D9 A The day that the rains came down, buds were born, love was born; A AM7 Bm7-5 E7 As the young buds will grow, D9 E7 A F#m Love, sweet love,
F#m F#m7 Bm so our young love will grow -
D9 E7 A rain sweet rain.
The Day You Leave Me Words & Music by Cy Coleman & C. Gore Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1985
G G/F# Em7 Am7 D7 On the day you leave me, it still will be spring, C C/B Am7 Am7/G Cdim G Am7 G B7 Roses will be blooming, and rob - ins will sing, Em B+ Em9 A7 Subways will be running, doorbells will ring, Am7 Cdim D7 Am7 Cdim D7 And all in all, the sky won't fall. Bm7-5 E7-9 E7 C C/B The sun won't suddenly grow colder Am7 Cdim D7 Without your arm around my shoulder.
G G/F# Em7 Am7 D7 On the day you leave me, there still will be stars, C C/B Am7 Am7/G Cdim G Am7 G B7 Fog in San Francisco, and rock - ets to Mars. Em B+ Em9 A7 Balconies and moonlight, Spanish guitars -Am7 Cdim D7 Am7 Cdim D7 But will they be of any use to me? Bb Gm7 Fdim Cm7 F7 Cm7 F7 C#m7 E7 AM7 For I know after you've gone, some - how, life will go on. G G/F# Em7 C9 CM7 Cm7 How it will continue, I just don't have a clue C C/B Am7 Cdim G On the day I don't have you.
Daydream Words & Music by John Sebastian Recorded by The Lovin' Spoonfull, 1966 (#2
A AM7 F#7 D E7 What a day for a daydream, what a day for a daydreamin' boy! A C#m7-5 F#7 D E7 I'm lost in a daydream, dreamin' 'bout my bundle of joy D Dm6 A F#7 And even if time ain't really on my side D Dm6 A F#7 It's one of those days for takin' a walk outside D Dm6 A F#7 I'm blowin the day to take a walk in the sun D DM7 E7/6 E7 And fall on my face on somebody's new mowed lawn
Fdim
A AM7 F#7 D E7 I've been havin' a sweet dream; been dreamin' since I woke up today A C#m7-5 F#7 It starred me and my sweet-pea -D E7 She's the one makes me feel this way D Dm6 A F#7 And even if time is passin me by a lot D Dm6 A F#7 I couldn't care less about the blues you say I got D Dm6 A F#7 Tomorrow I'll pay the dues for droppin' my load D E7 A pie in the face for being a sleepy ol' toad.
Instrumental Interlude:
1st two lines of verse
D Dm6 A F#7 And you can be sure that if you're feelin' right D Dm6 A F#7 A daydream will last along into the night D Dm6 A F#7 Tomorrow at breakfast you may pick up your ears D E7 Or you may be daydreamin' for a thousand years...
A AM7 F#7 D E7 What a day for a daydream, custom-made for a daydreamin' boy A C#m7-5 F#7 D E7 I'm lost in a daydream, dreamin' bout my bundle of joy
(Whistle to fade)
Suggested by C.K.Y. from the United Kingdom.
Daydream
Daybreak Words & Music by Harold Adamson & Ferde Grofé Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1961
D D6 Em7 Edim A7 D F#m Daybreak, an - oth - er new day;
B7
Cdim E7/9 A7/6 The mist on the mea - dow Em7 A7 Edim G6 G/F# Is drif - ting a - way.
Em7
Gm7
Fdim Edim D D6 Em7 Fdim(III) Bm7-5 F#7 B7 For it's daybreak, the sun's in the sky now, Em7/9 Em7 Em7/9 A9 And flow - ers break through
Em7
A9
Em7/9 Em7 Em7/9 A9 Their blan - ket of dew.
D D6 Em7 Edim A7 D Sun - rise, how love - ly it seems Cdim A AM7 To see from my win - dow
A7
A7/6 A7 G6 G/F# A sky full of dreams.
Em7
Fdim Edim A A6 As the white clouds
F#m
Gm7
A7/6
Em7
Gm7
B7
A7
Edim G6 G/F# Sail on through the blue,
D D6 G Edim A7 D At daybreak I daydream of you.
*Suggested by recent visitor Pete Sayers.
Edim
The Days of Wine And Roses Words & Music by Johnny Mercer & Henry Mancini Recorded by Andy Williams, 1963 (#26)
Part 1: C The days
C/B Gm
E7-5 A7sus4 of wine and ro -
A7 A7/9 ses ...
A7
Dm Dm+7 Fm7 Fdim Laugh and run away like a child at play, Em7 Em Am Am7 Dm Through a meadow land toward a closing door, D7sus4 Dm7 D7/9 A door marked "nev
Dm er
-
Bm7-5 more"
-
Am7 Cdim Dm7 Fdim That wasn't there before.
E7
G7
Part 2: C C/B The lone -
Gm6 ly
E7-5 A7sus4 A7 night dis - clo - ses
A7/9
Dm Dm+7 Fm7 Just a passing breeze filled with memories
A7
Fdim
Em7 Em Am Am7 F#m Of the golden smile that in - tro - duced me to Em Em7 D7/9 The days of wine and roses
(instrumental interlude:
C C/B Gm6 The lone -
G
G+ C and you.
Fm
Cdim
Fdim(III)
C
part 1)
E7-5 A7sus4 A7 A7/9 ly night dis - clo - ses
A7
Dm Dm+7 Fm7 Just a passing breeze filled with memories Em7 Em Am Am7 F#m Of the golden smile that in - tro - duced me to Em Em7 D7/9 G G+ C The days of wine and roses . . . and you.
Fm
Fdim
Cdim
Fdim(III)
C
CM7
Dear Heart Words & Music by Ray Evans & Jay Livingston Recorded by Rec. by Andy Williams, 1964 (#24) (also by Henry Mancini, #77)
C C/B C7 F Dear heart wish you were here C Am7 Dm7 To warm this night;
G7
G+ C C/B C7 F My dear heart, seems like a year C G F Fm Since you've been out of my sight.
C
F Fm C C/B Am A single room, a table for one -F Cdim Dm7 It's a lonesome town all right.
G7
G+ C C/B C7 F But soon I'll kiss you hello C Am7 Dm7 G7 At our front door; G+ C C/B C7 F And dear heart I want you to know, C Am7 Dm7 I'll leave your arms
G7
F Dm7-5 never more.
C
(Instrumental Interlude - 1 verse)
F Fm C C/B Am A single room, a table for one -F Cdim Dm7 G7 It's a lonesome town all right. G+ C C/B C7 F But soon I'll kiss you hello C Am7 Dm7 At our front door;
G7
G+ C C/B C7 F And dear heart I want you to know, C Am7 Dm7 I'll leave your arms
G7
F Dm7-5 never more.
C
Dear Hearts and Gentle People Words & Music by Bob Hilliard & Sammy Fain Recorded by Dinah Shore, 1949
A7 D D7 G D I love those dear hearts and gentle people, Bm7 Em7 Who live in my home town.
A7
D
A7
Fdim D D7 G Gdim Because those dear hearts and gentle people D Bm7 A A7 D Fdim Will never ever let you down.
A7
(A7) D D7 G D A7 They read the good Book from Fri' till Monday, Bm7 Em7 A7 That's how the weekend goes. Fdim D D7 G Gm7 I've got a dream house I'll build there one day, D Bm7 Em7 A7 D With picket fence and ram - blin' rose.
Bridge: D7 G Em D A7 D I feel so welcome each time that I return Bm Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 A7 That my happy heart keeps laughin' like a clown. (A7) D D7 G Gm7 I love the dear hearts and gentle people, D Bm7 Em7 A7 D Who live and love in my home town.
D
Dearie Words & Music by Bob Hilliard & Dave Mann Recorded by Jo Stafford & Gordon MacRae, 1950
D F#m D Edim Cdim Dearie, do you re - mem - ber when B7 E Cdim Bm7-5 E Cdim Bm7-5 E We waltzed to the Sousa band -- my wasn't the music grand? A Cdim G A7 Edim A7 D A7 Em7 A7 D Chowder par - ties down by the sea - shore ev'ry Fourth of Ju - ly A Em7 F#m Em7 A7 Test your mem - o - ry, A7+5 D F#m D Edim Cdim B7 My Dearie, do you recall when Hen - ry E Cdim Bm7-5 E Cdim Bm7-5 E Ford couldn't even fix a running board under a Chandler "Six?" D DM7 D7 G G/F# Em7 A Em7 A7 Edim B7 Dearie, life was cheery in the good old days gone by D7 G G/F# Edim D B7 Do you remember? If you remember, Cdim E7/9 A7(V) A6/7/9 Well, Dearie, you're much older than
D I.
D F#m D Edim Cdim Dearie, do you re - mem - ber when B7 E Cdim Bm7-5 E Cdim Bm7-5 E We stayed up all night to get Pittsburgh on a crystal set? A Cdim G A7 Edim A7 D A7 Em7 A7 D Keystone movies, Coogan and Chap - lin, made you laugh and then cry. A Em7 F#m Em7 A7 Test your mem - o - ry, A7+5 D F#m D Edim My Dearie, do you recall when
Cdim B7 Or - ville
E Cdim Bm7-5 E Cdim Bm7-5 E Wright flew at Kitty Hawk? Well, take it from me, I would rather walk D DM7 D7 G G/F# Em7 A Em7 A7 Edim B7 Dearie, life was cheery in the good old days gone by.
D7 G G/F# Edim D B7 Do you remember? If you re - mem - ber, Cdim E7/9 A7(V) A6/7/9 Well, Dearie, you're much older than
D I.
D F#m D Edim Cdim Dearie, do you re - mem - ber how B7 E Cdim Bm7-5 E They loved Harry Lauder's act?
Cdim Bm7-5 E My, wasn't the Palace packed?
A Cdim G A7 Em7 Edim A7 D A7 Em7 A7 D Jenny Lind pre - sent - ed by Bar - num sang her sweet lul - la - by. A Em7 F#m Em7 A7 Test your mem - o - ry, A7+5 D F#m D Edim Cdim B7 My Dearie, Chicago all in flames sure E Cdim Bm7-5 E Cdim Bm7-5 E Caused a terrific row(they blamed it on Mis - sus O' - Lear - y's cow! D DM7 D7 G G/F# Em7 A Em7 A7 Edim B7 Dearie, life was cheery in the good old days gone by. D7 G G/F# Edim D B7 Do you remember? If you re - mem - ber, Cdim E7/9 A7(V) A6/7/9 Then you're a whole lot old - er than E7/9
A7(V) A6/7/9 You're old -er than
E7/9 A7(V) A6/7/9 quite a bit old -er than,
D I.
Dearie
Dedicated To You Words & Music by Sammy Cahn, Charlie Chaplin & Hy Zaret Recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, 1937 (with The Mills Brothers)
D F#7 Em7 A7 If I should write a book for you, D F#7 B7 C7 B7 That brought me fame and for- tune, too, G Gdim A7 D F#7 B7 That book would be like my heart and me E7 Bm7-5 Cdim A7 Ded - i - ca - ted to you.
D F#7 Em7 A7 And if I should paint a picture, too, D F#7 B7 C7 B7 That shows the love - li - ness of you, G Gdim A7 D F#7 B7 My art would be, like my heart and me, E7 A6 A7 D Ded - i - ca - ted to you.
Bridge: D6 G Em D Am7 D9 Am7 D7 Edim G To you, because your love is the beacon that lights up my way; G5 Bb Gm7 F7 To you, because with you I know Bb Gm7 A A7/6 A lifetime could be just one heavenly day.
D F#7 Em7 A7 If should find a find a twinkling star, D F#7 B7 C7 B7 One half so wonderous as you are, G Gdim A7 D F#7 B7 That star would be, like my heart and me, E7 A6 A7 D Ded - i - ca - ted to you.
'Deed I Do Words & Music by Walter Hirsch & Fred Rose, 1926 Recorded by Perry Como, 1957
D Dalt D7 D7sus4 Do I want you? D Bm7 Em7 A7 Honey, deed I
G6 Oh
G5 Em7 Gm7 my! Do I!
D Cdim G/B do!
D Dalt D7 D7sus4 Do I need you?
G6 Oh
A7
G5 Em7 Gm7 my! Do I!
D Bm7 Em7 A7 D Honey, deed I do!
Bridge: D B7 E7/9 E7 I'm glad that I'm the one who found you, G G/F# Em7 G/B A7sus4 That's why I'm always hangin' a - round
D Dalt D7 D7sus4 Do I love you?
G6 Oh
A7 you.
G5 Em7 Gm7 my! Do I!
D Bm7 Em7 A7 D Cdim G/B Honey, deed I do!
A7
(Instrumental Interlude: 1st line of verse) D Bm7 Em7 A7 D Honey, deed I do!
(Instrumental Interlude: 1st line of verse) D Bm7 Em7 A7 D Honey, deed I do!
Repeat Bridge:
D Dalt D7 D7sus4 Oh! Do I love you? D Bm7 Em7 A7 D Honey, deed I do!
G6 Oh
G5 Em7 Gm7 my! Do I!
Deep In A Dream Words & Music by Eddie DeLange & Jimmy Van Heusen Recorded by Artie Shaw, 1938, Helen Forrest Vocal
Deep In A Dream
E E+7 E7 E6 I dim all the lights and I sink in my chair. A A+5 A7/6 A7 The smoke from my cigrette climbs through the air. Dalt D6 Dm+7 Dm6 The walls of my room fade a - way in the blue, Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 And I'm deep in a dream of you.
E E+7 E7 E6 The smoke makes a stairway for you to descend; A A+5 A7/6 A7 You come to my arms, may this bliss never end, Dalt D6 Dm+7 Dm6 For we love anew just as we used to do D9 E7 A When I'm deep in a dream of you.
Bridge:
C Am Dm7 G7 Then from the ceiling, sweet music comes stealing; C Gdim Dm7 We glide through a lover's refrain;
G7
C Am Dm7 G7 You're so appealing that I'm soon revealing C Gdim Dm7 My love for you over again.
G7
E E+7 E7 My cigarette burns me, I wake with
E6 a start;
A A+5 A7/6 A7 My hand isn't hurt, but there's pain in my heart. Dalt D6 Dm+7 Dm6 Awake or asleep, ev'ry mem'ry I'll keep D9 E7 A Deep in a dream of you.
Deep Purple Music by Peter De Rose (1934), Words added later by Mitchell Parish (1939) Recorded by Nino Tempo & April Stevens, 1963
G G9 C C/B Em7-5 A7 Dm7 F G When the deep purple falls over sleepy garden walls, G+ CM7 C Gm Em7 A7 And the stars begin to flicker in the sky,
A-9
A
-
|
Dm Dm7 F Fm Through the mist of a memory, Em
Em7 Edim A7 You wander back to me
Dm7 Fdim G G+ | C Breath - ing my name with a sigh.
A7
|
Dm7
G
G G9 C C/B Em7-5 A7 Dm7 F G In the still of the night, once again I hold you tight; G+ CM7 C Em Em7 A7 A-9 Though you're gone, your love lives on when moonlight beams;
A
Dm Dm7 F Fm And as long as my heart will beat, Em
Em7 Lov - er, we'll
Edim A7 always meet
Dm7 Fdim G G+ | C A7 Here in my deep purple dreams.
|
Dm7
-
Fdim(III)
G
|
(instrumental interlude - Verse 1) G G9 C C/B Em7-5 A7 Dm7 F G In the still of the night, once again I hold you tight; G+ CM7 C Em Em7 A7 A-9 Though you're gone, your love lives on when moonlight beams; Dm Dm7 F Fm And as long as my heart will beat, Em
Em7 Lover, we'll
Edim A7 always meet
Dm7 Fdim G G+ E7 Here in my deep purple dreams,
A7
Dm7 Fdim G G+ G6 C Fdim(III) Here in my deep pur-ple dreams.
Fdim(VI)
Fdim
C
A
Also recorded by Larry Clinton & His Orchestra, 1939 (#1), Billy Ward & His Dominoes, 1957 (#20), and by Donny and Marie Osmond, 1976 (#14) -- which made the Osmonds the second brother-sister act to record it, because Nino Tempo and April Stevens are also brother-and-sister. And, for the ultimate bit of truly worthless trivia, according to Eddie Hubbard on his nationally-syndicated radio show, this song (though not the 1969 version, obviously) was Babe Ruth's favorite song.
Deep Purple
Déjà Vu Words & Music by Adrienne Anderson & Isaac Hayes Recorded by Dionne Warwick, 1979 (#15) Grammy award winner, best female performance
DM7 F#m This is insane -Em7 A7 Gdim DM7 F#m7 B7 Cdim All you did was say hello, speak my name. CM7 FM7 Bb Gm7 A7 Feeling your love like a love I used to know long ago. DM7 F#m How can it be? Em7 A7 Gdim DM7 F#m7 B7 You're a different space and time come to me.
Cdim
CM7 FM7 Bb Gm7 A7 Feel like I'm home in a place I used to know long ago.
Refrain: Gdim Bm Gdim Deja vu --
Bm
Bm7/E
Em7 F#m7 G G/B DM7 F#m7 Could you be the dream that I once knew? Gdim Bm Gdim Deja vu --
Bm
Bm7 Bm7/E G G/F# Em7 Is it you?
Bm7/E
Em7 F#m7 G G/B DM7 F#m7 Could you be the dream that might come true
Bm7 Bm7/E G G/F# Em7 shining through?
DM7 Bm7 G G/F# Em7 I keep remembering me, I keep remembering you --
G/B Bm deja vu.
Gdim
DM7 F#m This is devine; Em7 A7 Gdim DM7 F#m7 B7 Cdim I've been waiting all my life, filling time. CM7 FM7 Bb Gm7 A7 Looking for you; nights were more than you could know long ago.
DM7 F#m Come to me now; Em7 A7 Gdim DM7 F#m7 B7 We don't have to dream of love -- we know how.
Cdim
CM7 FM7 Bb Gm7 A7 Somewhere before, it's as if I've loved you so, so long ago.
Repeat Refrain:
Déjà Vu
Della And The Dealer Words & Music by Hoyt Axton Recorded by Hoyt Axton, 1979 Featured on an episode of WKRP in Cincinnati
D It was Della and the Dealer and a dog name Jake, G And a cat named Kalamazoo, F Bb Left the city in a pickup truck -G D Gonna make some dreams come true. D Well, they rolled out west where the wild sun sets, G And the coyote bays at the moon, F Bb Della and the Dealer and a dog name Jake, G D And a cat named Kalamazoo.
Refrain: D If that cat could talk, what a tale he'd tell A 'Bout Della and the Dealer and the dog, as well, D But the cat was cool, and he never said a mumblin' word.
Down Tucson way there's an old cafe Where they play a country tune; The guitar picker was a friend of mine By the name of Randy Boone. Well, Randy played her a sweet love song, And Della got a fire in her eye: The Dealer had a gun, and the dog had a knife, And the cat had a shot of rye. (Repeat Refrain) Well, the Dealer was a killer, he was evil and mean, And he was jealous of the fire in her eye; He snorted his coke through a century note, And he swore that Boone would die. Well, the stage was set when the lights went out, There was death in Tucson town; Bodies ran for the bar back door, But one stayed on the ground. (Repeat Refrain) Two bodies ran from the bar that night, And a dog and a cat ran, too; The tires got hot on the pickup truck As down the road they flew. It was Della and her love and a dog named Jake And a cat named Kalamazoo, Left Tucson in a pickup truck, Gonna make some dreams come true. (Repeat Refrain)
Della And The Dealer
Delta Dawn Words & Music by Alex Harvey & Larry Collins Recorded by Helen Reddy, 1973; also by Tanya Tucker
Refrain: G C G Delta Dawn, what's that flower you have on? D G D Could it be a faded rose from days gone by? G G7 C G And did I hear you say he was a-meeting you here today G D C To take you to his mansion in the sky?
G
G F G She's forty-one and her daddy still calls her "baby" G F G All the folks around Brownsville say she's crazy C C/B Am D7 G 'Cause she walks around town with a suitcase in her hand G F G Looking for a mysterious dark-haired man.
In her younger days they called her Delta Dawn Prettiest woman you ever laid eyes on Then a man of low degree stood by her side And promised her he'd take her for his bride Refrain: G C G Delta Dawn, what's that flower you have on? D G D Could it be a faded rose from days gone by? G G7 C G And did I hear you say he was a-meeting you here today G D C To take you to his mansion in the sky?
G
-
A
A D A Delta Dawn, what's that flower you have on? E A E Could it be a faded rose from days gone by? A A7 D A And did I hear you say he was a-meeting you here today A D E To take you to his mansion in the sky?
D
Delta Dawn
Desafinado (Slightly Out Of Tune) Words & Music by Newton Mendonca & Antonio Carlos Jobim English words by Jon Hendricks & Jessie Cavanaugh Recorded by Julie London, 1963
C CM7 CM7/6 CM7 D7-5 Love is like a never-ending melody; Dm7 G7 G/Bb A7-9 Poets have compared it to a symphony,
A7
Dm7 G/Bb AM7 C#m7 A symphony conducted by the lighting of the moon-Dm Dm+7 Dm7 Bb9 But our song of love is slightly out of tune.
G7
C CM7 CM7/6 CM7 D7-5 Once your kisses raised me to a fever pitch; Dm7 G7 G/Bb A7 Now the orchestration doesn't seem so rich. Dm7 G/Bb AM7 C#m7 Seems to me you've changed the tune we used to sing;
Bridge: Dm7 Bb9 Am7 B7 Like the bossa nova, love should swing. E C#m7 C#m7-5 F#m7 We used to harmonize, two souls in perfect time;
B7
E C#m7 C#m7-5 F#m7 B7 Now the song is diff'rent and the words don't even rhyme, F7 G Fdim Am7 D9 'Cause you forgot the melody our hearts would always croon, Dm Dm+7 Dm7 Bb9 G7 And so what good's a heart that's slightly out of tune?
C CM7 CM7/6 CM7 D7-5 Tune your heart to me the way it used to be; Dm7 G7 G/Bb A7-9 A7 Join with me in harmony and sing a song of lov - ing. FM7 Bb9 Em7 Cdim We're bound to get in tune again before too long -D7 There'll be no desafinado Bb9 Dm7-5(V) When your heart belongs to me com - plete - ly, D7 Dm7 So you won't be slightly out of tune, G7 C9 C You'll sing along with me.
My personal bias is admittedly showing here. There have been dozens of great versions of this song...but there's something about Julie London's voice that gets me every time
Desafinado (Slightly Out Of Tune)
Destination Moon Words & Music by Roy Alfred & Marvin Fisher Recorded by The Ames Brothers, 1956
A D9 Dm6 A Fdim(III) F#m Come and take a trip in my roc - ket ship D9 Fdim E7 C#m7-5 We'll have a love - ly af - ter - noon
F#7
D9 Dm Dm6 A C#7 F#m Kiss the world good - bye and a - way we fly -D9 Dm6 E7 A Des - ti - na - tion moon.
A D9 Dm6 A Fdim(III) F#m Travel fast as light 'til we're lost from sight D9 Dm6 Fdim E7 C#m7-5 The earth is like a toy bal - loon
F#7
D9 Dm Dm6 A C#7 F#m What a thrill you get ri - din' on a jet -D9 Dm6 E7 A Des - ti - na - tion moon.
Bridge: D9 E7 Bm7-5 D9 E7 D9 E7 D9 A We'll go up, up, up, up, straight to the moon, we two; B7 Cdim D High in the star - ry blue
B7 F#m E7 I'll be out of this world with you
A D9 Dm6 A Fdim(III) F#m So a - way we steal in a space - mo - bile D9 Dm6 Fdim E7 C#m7-5 A su - per - son - ic hon - ey - moon
F#7
D9 Dm Dm6 A C#7 F#m Leave your cares be - low, pull the switch, let's go! D9 Dm6 E7 A Des - ti - na - tion moon.
A D9 Dm Dm6 A Fdim(III) F#m Into the milky way we'll wander while we watch the folks down yonder D9 Dm Dm6 E7 C#m7-5 F#7 Oh, we're gonna have a lovely af - ter - noon. (Instrumental Interlude -- last two lines of verse)
A D9 Dm Up on the highest constellation D9 Dm Dm6 'Cause the earth is like a tiny
Dm6 A Fdim(III) F#m we'll look out a - cross the nation E7 C#m7-5 F#7 toy bal - loon
(Instrumental -- last two lines of verse)
Repeat Bridge:
A D9 Dm6 A Fdim(III) F#m So a - way we steal in a space - mo - bile D9 Dm6 Fdim E7 C#m7-5 A su - per - son - ic hon - ey - moon
F#7
D9 Dm Dm6 A C#7 F#m Leave your cares be - low, pull the switch, let's go! D9 Dm6 E7 A AM7 Des - ti - na - tion moon.
D9
Bm7-5
A
*Suggested by recent visitor Phil Cantor.
Destination Moon
Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend Words & Music byLeo Robin & Jule Styne Recorded by Marilyn Monroe, 1953 From the movie "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes"
C Fm Fdim C The French are glad to die for love, C Fm Fdim C They delight in fight - ing duels; Bm7-5 E7 Am Am+7 I prefer a man who lives
But
A7 D D7 G9 G And gives expensive jew - els!
C G C Cdim C Em7 Cdim A kiss on the hand may be quite con - ti - nen - tal, C Em7 Am7 Cdim G7 But diamonds are a girl's best friend; Dm A7 Dm A7 Dm7 Cdim G7 A kiss may be grand, but it won't pay the rental Cdim Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 C On your humble flat, or help you at the automat. C C/B Am C7 F C F Men grow cold as girls grow old, G C C/B Am7 Cdim G And we all lose our charms in the end, C G Am Em But square-cut or pear shaped, C G Bm7-5 A7 These rocks don't lose their shape F Fdim G/B G7 C Diamonds are a girl's best friend.
--
C
C G C Cdim C Em7 Cdim There may come a time when a lass needs a lawyer,
C
C Em7 Am7 Cdim G7 But diamonds are a girl's best friend; Dm A7 Dm A7 Dm7 Cdim G7 There may come a time when a hard-boiled employer Cdim Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 C Thinks you're awful nice -- but get that ice or else, no dice. C C/B Am C7 F C F He's your guy when stocks are high, G C C/B Am7 Cdim G But beware when they start to descend, C G Am Em C G Bm7-5 A7 It's then that those lous - es go back to their spou - ses -F Fdim G/B G7 C Diamonds are a girl's best friend.
C G C Cdim C Em7 Cdim C I've heard of affairs that are strictly platonic. C Em7 Am7 Cdim G7 But diamonds are a girl's best friend; Dm A7 Dm A7 Dm7 Cdim And I think affairs that you must keep liaisonic Cdim Dm7 Are better bets
G7
G7
Dm7 G7 C if little pets get big baguettes.
C C/B Am C7 F C F Time rolls on and youth is gone, G C C/B Am7 Cdim G And you can't straighten up when you bend, C G Am Em C G Bm7-5 A7 But stiff back or stiff knees, you stand straight at ... Tiff' - ny's F Fm7 C E7 Bm7-5 A Diamonds ... diamonds ... I don't mean rhine - stones A9 F F#7 But diamonds
G
Fdim G C are a girl's best
F Fm7
C
G C best friend.
Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend
Diane Words & Music by Erno Rapee & Lew Pollack, 1927 Recorded by The Bachelors, 1964 (#10)
A7 A7+5 D6 I'm in heaven when I see you smile; Bm Em Gdim Smile for me,
A7
Fdim
D6
A+ D6 my Diane.
A7 A7+5 Bm And though ev'rything's dark all the while F# C#7 F# Cdim I can see you, Diane.
A7
A7 A7+5 D6 You have lighted the road leading home; Bm Em Pray for me
Gdim
A7
A+ D6 when you can.
A7 A7+5 Bm But no matter wherever I roam, D6 Cdim Smile for me,
A7 A7+5 D my Di - ane.
Fdim
D6
Did You Ever See A Dream Walking? Words & Music by Mack Gordon & Harry Revel Recorded by Bing Crosby with the Lenny Heyton Orchestra, 1933
Am7 D7 G Am7 G Did you ever see a dream walking? Am7 D7 Well, I did.
Am7 alt
G/F#
D7
Am7 D7 Am7 alt Did you ever hear a dream talking? G6 Well, I did.
G
G6
D7
G
G GM7 G7 G6 CM7 Am7 Did you ever have a dream thrill you with "Will you be mine?" A7 D9 D7 Oh, it's so grand, and it's too, too divine.
Am7 D7 G Am7 G Did you ever see a dream dancing? Am7 D7 Well, I did.
Am7 alt
G/F#
D7
G GM7 G7 Did you ever see a dream romancing? C Well, I did.
C/B
Am
C C/B Cm Did you ever find Heaven right in your arms, G B7 E7 Saying, "I love you, I do"? Am7 D7 Well, the dream that was walking Am7 D9 And the dream that was talking, Am7 D7 D7/F# G And the Heaven in my arms was you.
Dinah Words & Music by Joe Young, Sam M. Lewis & Harry Akst, 1925 Recorded by Bing Crosby with The Mills Brothers, 1931 (#1)*
E E6 Di - nah,
E
E6 Cdim is there an - y - one
E E6 fi - ner
Edim Cdim B7 B7/9 In the state of Car - o - li - na?
E
B7
B7/9 E Edim F#m7 B7 If there is and you know her, show her to me.
E E6 Di - nah,
E
E6 Cdim E E6 with her Dix - ie eyes bla - zin'
Edim Cdim B7 B7/9 How I love to sit and gaze in
E
B7
B7/9 B7 E A7 To the eyes of Di - nah Lee.
E
G#7
Bridge: C#m Am+7 C#m7 Ev' - ry night, why do I shake with fright? B7 Cdim C#m F#7 Gdim F#7 B7 F#m7 'Cause my Di - nah might change her mind a - bout me.
E E6 Di - nah,
E
E6 Cdim E E6 if she wan - der'd to Chi - na,
Edim Cdim B7 B7/9 I would hop an o - cean li - ner B7/9 B7 E A Just to be with Di - nah Lee!
B7
Cdim
E
E
B7
*Although first popularized by Ethyl Waters, who scored a #2 hit with this song in 1926, and most of a dozen other versions also charted within the next decade, and it was subsequenctly recorded hundreds of times since, the Crosby/Mills Brothers version is the only one to reach #1 -- and it was recorded then far more by chance than by design, according to information I've seen on at least one website. It states that Crosby dropped in unannounced at a Mills Brothers recording session, and the session turned into a jam session. The recording crew enjoyed the jam session version of this song so much they decided to record it - and within three weeks it had reached number one. Crosby later reprised the song in the 1932 movie "The Big Broadcast," which marked his motion picture debut. Thanks to Montrealers Bob and Phil for the suggestion. Dinah
Didn't We Words & Music by Jim Webb Recorded by Richard Harris, 1967
Intro: Bm
-
Bm7-5
-
E7
-
Fdim
-
A
-
Bm7-5
-
E7
Bm7-5 E7 A AM7 D This time we almost made the pieces fit, didn't we, girl? Dm Fdim D AM7 C#7 This time we almost made some sense of it, didn't we, girl? F#m Cdim F#m7 F#m6 This time I had the answer right here in my hand; DM7 Bm7 AM7 DM7 G Bm7-5 E7 Then I touched it, and it had turned to sand. E7 A AM7 D This time we almost sang our song in tune, didn't we, girl? Bm Fdim(III) D AM7 C#7 This time we almost made it to the moon, didn't we, girl? F#m Fdim F#m7 F#m6 This time we almost made our poem rhyme; DM7 A Bm7 C#m DM7 This time we almost made that long, hard climb. Bm Bm+7 D6 Dm6 C#m C#m7 F#7 Didn't we almost make it, didn't we almost make it, Bm Bm7 E7 Fdim A Didn't we almost make it this time?
Dm
A
Do I Worry Words & Music by Stanley Cowan & Bobby Worth Recorded by The Ink Spots, 194
Intro: ||: G
Edim | Am
D7
:||
Am D7 Do I worry, 'cause you're stepping out? G E7 Do I worry, 'cause you've got me in doubt? Am D7 Though your kisses aren't right, do I give a bag of beans? G Do I stay home every night and read my magazines?
D7
Am D7 Am I frantic, 'cause we've lost the spark? G E7 Is there panic, when it starts turning dark? Am And when evening shadows creep, G Do I lose any sleep over you? Am Do I worry?
E7
D7 You can bet your life I do.
G
(Repeat Intro)
Verse 2 (Spoken over same chords)) Am D7 Do I worry, when the Iceman calls? G E7 Do I worry, if Niagara falls? Am D7 Though you treat me just like dirt, do you think I give a snap? G D7 Are my feelings really hurt, when you're sitting in somebody elses lap? Am D7 Am I curious, when the gossip flies?
G E7 Am I furious, 'bout your little white lies? Am And when all our evenings end 'cause G E7 you've got a sick friend, that needs you Am Do I worry?
D7 G Honey you know dog-goned well, I do
(Repeat intro) Am D7 Am I frantic, 'cause we've lost the spark? G E7 Is there panic, when it starts turning dark? Am And when evening shadows creep, G E7 Do I lose any sleep over you? Am Do I worry?
D7 G You can bet your life I do.
This chart is tweaked only ever-so-slightly from one submitted to be by recent visitor Michael Johnston, who also provided this information: The Ink Spots performed the song in the Abbott & Costello picture, "Pardon My Sarong" (1941). It was also used by Martin Scorcese in two of his films, "Raging Bull" (1980) and "The Aviator" (2004).
Do I Worry
Do Nothin' Til You Hear From Me Words & Music by Duke Ellington & Bob Russell Recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, 1956 Also recorded by Woody Herman, by Stan Kenton and by Billie Holiday
Do Nothin' Til You Hear From Me
E7
Am7 AM7 Do nothin' till you hear from me.
Em7 A7 DM7 Pay no attention to what's said,
E7
D6
Dm7 G9 AM7 F#7 Why people tear the seams of anyone's dream B7
E6 A6 Is o-ver my head.
D6
Fdim
E9
E7
Am7 AM7 Do nothin' till you hear from me.
Em7 A7 DM7 At least consider our romance;
E7
D6
Dm7 G9 AM7 F#7 If you should take the word of others you've heard B7
E6 A6 I haven't a chance.
D6
Fdim
E9
Bridge: Gm7 C7 FM7 True I've been seen
Gm7
C7 with someone new,
Gm7 C7 FM7 F7 But does that mean that I'm untrue? Dm7 AM7 C#m7-5 F#7 When we're apart the words in my hear Bm7-5 B7 E7 Reveal how I feel about you.
B7
E7
E7
Am7 AM7 Some kiss may cloud my memory,
E7
Em7 A7 DM7 And other arms may hold a thrill.
D6
Dm7 G9 AM7 F#7 But please do nothin' till you hear it from me B7
E6 A6 And you never will.
D6
A6
B7
A6
Does Your Heart Beat for Me? Words & Music by Mitchell Parrish, Russ Morgan & Arnold Johnson, 1936 Recorded by Russ Morgan Orchestra, 1937 Theme song for Morgan's radio and live performances
Am7 Fdim D Fdim Am7 Though we said good - bye Cdim Am7 D Fdim Am7 When the moon was high, D9 Am7 G Em7 Am7 Cdim G Am7 Does your heart beat for me?
G
Am7 Fdim D Bm7 Bbm7 Am7 Fdim I won - der if I still ling - er
D
Am7 G Em7 Am7 F#7 G Am7 In your mem - o - ry?
G
Am7 Fdim D Fdim Am7 When you hear my name, Cdim Am7 D Fdim Am7 Is the thrill the same D9 Am7 G Em7 Am7 Gdim B7 As it once used to be? E E7 Bm7-5 A7 Em7 A7 When you're lone - some, my sweet - heart, First Time: Em7 A7 D Edim Am7 Cdim G Em7 Does your heart beat for me?
D9
Last Time: Em7 A7 D Edim Am7 Cdim G C7alt Does your heart beat for me?
G
Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans Words & Music by Louis Alter & Eddy De Lange Recorded by Fats Domino, 1993
Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans
E7/6 A D9 Cdim A Do you know what it means to miss New Or - leans D9 AM7 C#m7-5 F#7 And miss it each night and day? Bm7 Dm6 A9 C#m7-5 F#7 I know I'm not wrong -- this feeling's gettin' stronger Bm Bm7/E Dm6 E7 The longer, I stay a - way.
E7/6 E7 A D9 Cdim Bm7-5 E6 Miss them moss covered vines, the tall sugar pines D9 AM7 C#m7-5 F#7 Where mockin' birds used to sing; Bm7 Cdim A9 C#m7-5 F#7 And I'd like to see that lazy Mis - sis - sip - pi D9 E7/6 A Hurryin' into spring.
Bridge: Esus4 E7-9 Cdim A6 The moonlight on the bayou, F#m Esus4 E7-9 Cdim A6 A Creole tune that fills the air; Fdim E7 Bm7-5 AM7 F#m I dream about Magnolias in bloom B7 Cdim E7 And I'm wishin' I was there.
E7/6 E7 A D9 Cdim Bm7-5 A6 Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans D9 AM7 C#m7-5 F#7 When that's where you left your heart? Bm7 Cdim A9 C#m7-5 F#7 And there's something more: I miss the one I care for D9 Dm6 E7 A More than I miss New Orleans.
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, an entire city is virtually gone -- a city with one of the richest musical cultures of any in the United States. This song, in particular, takes on a whole new meaning now and evidently the sentiment rings almost universally among visitors, because it's been requested numerous times. It was recorded by many artists, perhaps most notably Louis Armstrong (at least if you measure the number of times his recording was released) but this chart owes its existence to several other artists, too, all of whose recordings I synthesized into this arrangement. That list includes Harry Connick's of 1988 and Louis Armstrong & Billie Holiday's from 1947 among others.
Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans
Do You Remember Me? Words & Music by Richard B. Matheson & Nick Perito Recorded by Perry Como, 1987
D Em7 A7 Do you remember me, Em7 A7 G/B D As I re - mem - ber you? D7 G I know, many years have passed,
Gm
Gdim D F#m G/B A7 Yet I still can't forget the love we shared.
D Em7 A7 Do you ever regret the day, Em7 A7 G/B D You turned and walked away? D7 G Gm Leaving a dream behind, Gdim D G/B A7 D One I never could find again.
Bridge:
C7 F Bbm Life went on without you -C7 F I willed it from my mind. A F#m E7 Bm7-5 A But still the mem'ry lingers in my heart Em7 A7 Of how we parted.
D Em7 A7 Do you remember why, Em7 A7 G/B D You had to say good-bye? D7 G Gm Do you, every now and then, Gdim D A7 Em7 F#m Breathe a sigh, shed a tear, for me,
B7
Em7 A7 F#7 B7 Wishing we were together, still in love, Em7 A7 G/B D The way that we used to be?
Repeat Bridge:
D Em7 A7 Do you remember me, Em7 A7 G/B D Holding you ten - der - ly? D7 G Gm Do you, every now and then, Gdim D A7 Em7 F#m Breathe a sigh, shed a tear, for me,
B7
Em7 A7 F#7 B7 Wishing we were together, still in love, Em7 A7 G/B D The way that we used to be?
Do You Remember Me?
Dollar for a Dime Words & Music by Eubie Blake & Andy Rezaf Recorded by Joe Williams, 1987
Intro: AM7 F#m D9 Dm6 AM7 D9 Bm7-5 AM7 C#7 That little jukebox right over there is like a mag - ic key, F#m Bm7 F#m B7 D9 Bm7-5 E7 For it can take me anywhere on wings of mem - o - ry.
AM7 C#7 F#7 I'd give a dollar for a dime -B7 E7/9 E7 AM7/6 AM7 F#m I've got to hear that record play again,
D9
Bm7-5 Dm6 AM7 F#7 Turn love's De - cem - ber into May again, D9 E7/6 Bm7-5 C#7 F#7 Bring me the thrill just one more time.
B7
E7
AM7 C#7 F#7 I'd give a dollar for a dime -B7 E7/9 E7 AM7/6 AM7 F#m I've got to hear that sweet refrain again,
D9
Bm7-5 Dm6 AM7 F#7 That carries me down lovers' lane again, D9 Bm7-5 E7 E7/6 D9 Bm7-5 Back when the world was all in rhyme.
Bridge: D9 D6/9 DM7 Dm6 Seems that song was written for us; AM7 F#m Bm7-5 Dm6 AM7 Ev'ry word and note has charm. D9 D6/9 DM7 Our two hearts would sing the chorus AM7 F#7 B7 As I hold you in my arms.
E7
Dm6
AM7
AM7 C#7 F#7 I'd give a dollar for a dime -B7
E7/9
E7
AM7/6
AM7
F#m
D9
My aching heart is on my sleeve again, Bm7-5 Dm6 AM7 F#7 To close my eyes and make believe again. D9 E7/6 Bm7-5 F#7 I'd give a dollar for a dime D9 Bm7-5 Dm6 AM7 To hear that record one more time.
*Requested by recent visitor Steve MacDonald, who also provided the audio source upon which this transcription is based.
Dollar for a Dime
Dolores Words & Music by Frank Loesser & Louis Alter Recorded by Tommy Dorsey, 1941 Vocals by Frank Sinatra & The Pied Pipers
D Em7 A7 D How I love the kisses of Dolores,
D6
D Cdim Em7 A7 Ay, ay, ay, Dolores; Em7 A7 Em7 A7 Not Marie or Emily or Doris -A7 A7+5 D Only my Dolores. F#7 B7 E7 Edim From a balcony above me, Bm She whispers, "Love me,"
Bm7
A and throws a rose.
F#m C#m7-5 F#m Bm7-5 E7 A7 G Ah, but she is twice as lovely as the rose she throws. D Em7 A7 D I would die to be with my Dolores,
D6
D Cdim Em7 A7 Ay, ay, ay, Dolores; Em7 A7 Em7 A7 I was made to serenade Dolores, A7 A7+5 D Chorus after chorus. F#7 B7 E7 Just imagine eyes like moonrise,
Edim
Bm Bm7/E Em7 A7 A voice like music, and lips like wine. D A7 B7 E7 A7 D What a break if I could make Dolores mine all mine.
Cm A7
Don't Be That Way Words & Music by Mitchell Parish & Edgar Sampson Recorded by The Andrews Sisters, 1953*
E7-9 A6 E7 Don't cry,
Bm7-5
A6
F#m D9 Cdim A D9 Oh honey please don't be that way; E7-9 E7 A6 Clouds in the sky
Bm7-5
Cdim
A6
F#m D9 E7 A Should never make you feel that way.
E7-9 A6 The rain
E7
Bm7-5
A
D9
A
A6
F#m D9 Cdim A D9 Will bring the vi - o - lets of May; E7-9 E7 A6 E7 Tears are in vain,
Bm7-5
Cdim
A
A6
F#m D9 E7 A So honey please don't be that way.
D9
A
Bridge: A7 G#7 As long
Cdim(IV) G#7 C#7 Gdim G7 as we see it through,
F#7 Gdim F#7 C#m7-5 B7 Fdim E7 You'll have me and I'll have you.
E7-9 A6 E7 Sweet - heart,
Bm7-5
A6
F#m D9 Cdim A D9 To - mor - row is an - oth - er day; E7-9 E7 A6 E7 Don't break my heart,
Bm7-5
Cdim
A
A6
F#m D9 E7 A Oh honey, please don't be that way,
D9
A
*Recorded in the mid 1930s by both Benny Goodman and Chick Webb, this was a classic swing tune with an energetic tempo. The Andrews Sisters made much more of a ballad out of it.
Don't Blame Me Words & Music by Dorothy Fields & Jimmy McHugh Recorded by Sarah Vaughn, 1947
C Bb A A7 Fm7 G7 CM7 Don't blame me for falling in love with you;
CM7/6
Fm7 G7 Gm7 A7 I'm under your spell, but how can I help it... Dm7 G7 C G7 Don't blame me.
C Bb A A7 Fm7 G7 CM7 CM7/6 Can't you see, when you do the things you do, Fm7 G7 Gm7 A7 If I can't conceal the thrill that I'm feeling, Dm7 G7 C F Don't blame me.
Cdim
C7
Bridge: F Fm7 Bm7-5 E7 Am Am+7 Am7 I can't help it if that dog-gone moon a - bove
Am6
D Am7 D7 Am7 Dm7 Dm7-5 G7 Makes me need someone like you to love.
C Bb A A7 Blame your kiss,
Fm7 G7 CM7 CM7/6 as sweet as a kiss can be,
Fm7 G7 Gm7 A7 And blame all your charms that melt in my arms, but
First Time: Dm7 G7 C Don't blame me.
F
Cdim
C7
Repeat Bridge: Repeat Final Verse:
Last Time: Dm7 G7 Em6 Don't blame me
A7
Dm7 Dm7-5 CM7 CM7/6 don't blame me.
Don't Fence Me In Words & Music by Cole Porter Recorded by Bing Crosby & The Andrews sisters, 1944 From the movie "Hollywood Canteen"
A G A D D6sus4 D D9 G/B D A Oh, give me land, lots of land under star - ry skies above -G D A Don't fence me in. A7 Em7 A7 Em7 A7 Let me ride through the wide open country that I love -A7(V) Gdim D Don't fence me in. A7 D DM7 D7 D7/9 D9 Let me be by myself in the evenin' breeze, G G/F# Em7 Gm7 And listen to the murmur of the cottonwood trees; D F#m B7 Send me off forever but I ask you please, E7 A7 D Don't fence me in.
D7 G G/F# Em7 Just turn me loose, let me straddle my old saddle G/B D Underneath the western skies
G
D
D7 G G/F# Em7 On my cayuse, let me wander over yonder G/B A7 Till I see the mountains rise
Em7
A7
A Em7 A D DM7 D7 D7/9 D9 I want to ride to the ridge where the West com - men - ces, G G/F# Em7 Gm7 And gaze at the moon till I lose my senses; D F#m B7 I can't look at hobbles and I can't stand fences -E7 A7 D Don't fence me in.
D
Don't Cry, Joe Words & Music by Joe Marsala Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1949
E EM7 E6 Edim F#m Don't cry, Joe -- let her go, let her go, let her go.
B7
F#m7 B7 F#m7 B7 F#m Fm7 E Don't cry, Joe -- let her go, let her go, let her go. E E7 Bm7-5 E7sus4 E7 You've got to realize that this is the wind - up; AM7 A6/9 Am7 C7 B7 You're gonna feel much better once you make your mind up; E C#m7 C#7 A9 B7 E Don't cry, Joe -- let her go, let her go, let her go.
E B7 A9 E So you lost your gal -- it's happened many times before. F Bb C7 F So you sit and mope like a dope -- what's that good for? F# C#7 F# Get ahold of yourself, forget her; F# C#7 F# You lived long before you ever met her. C#7 C7 B7 There's lots of other girls, so I say
E EM7 E6 Edim F#m Don't cry, Joe -- let her go, let her go, let her go.
B7
F#m7 B7 F#m7 B7 F#m Fm7 E Don't cry, Joe -- let her go, let her go, let her go. E E7 Bm7-5 E7sus4 E7 You've got to realize that this is the wind - up; AM7 A6/9 Am7 C7 B7 You're gonna feel much better once you make your mind up; E C#m7 C#7 A9 B7 E Don't cry, Joe -- let her go, let her go, let her go.
E E7 Bm7-5 E7sus4 E7 Take a look around to see what your miss - ing AM7 A6/9 Am7 C7 B7 You'd soon forget your troubles, if you'd on - ly lis - ten. E C#m7 C#7 A9 B7 E Don't cry, Joe -- let her go, let her go, let her go.
Don't Cry, Joe
Don't Get Around Much Anymore Words & Music by Bob Russel & Duke Ellington, 1942 Recorded by Mel Torme*, 1945
(G) C Missed the Saturday dance;
Dm7
Cdim
C/B A Bm7-5 Heard they crowded the floor. Fdim D7 Couldn't bear it without you--
C/B A Got as far as the door,
Cdim
Edim
Dm7
Bm7-5
Cdim
G7
(N.C.) Fdim G G7 C Don't get around much anymore.
Fdim
F6 Bb9 Darling, I guess CM7 C C7 My mind's more at ease; D9 D7 But nevertheless,
B7
Em B+ Em7 Dm7 G Why stir up mem-o-ries?
Gdim
Cdim
Fdim D7 They'd have asked me about you--
Bridge:
A7
G7
(N.C.) Fdim G G7 C Don't get around much anymore.
(G) C Thought I'd visit the club;
C
C
A7
C
G7
(G) C Been invited on dates;
Dm7
Cdim
C
C/B A Might have gone, but what for?
Bm7-5
Fdim D7 Awfully different without you--
G7
Cdim
(N.C.) Fdim G G7 C Fdim Don't get around much anymore,
C
(N.C.) Fdim G G7 C Fdim Don't get around much anymore.
C
A7
G
CM7
*This version is a synthesis of probably every recording of this song I've ever heard. It's almost unfair to credit it to any one singer, since the song has been recorded over 250 times, and popular versions were done by Tormé, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat "King" Cole, Tony Bennett, The Mills Brothers, Patti Page...even even in the 90s by Harry Connick Jr.
Don't Get Around Much Anymore
Don't Go To Strangers Words & Music by Redd Evans, Arthur Kent & Dave Mann Recorded by Vaughn Monroe, 1956 (#38)
AM7 A Dm7-5 D7 Build your dreams to the stars above, AM7 A Em7 F#7 But when you need someone to love, Bm7 Dm7 E7 A F#m B7 Bm7 E7 Don't go to strangers, darling, come to me.
AM7 A Dm7-5 D7 Play with fire till your fingers burn, AM7 A Em7 F#7 And when there's no place for you to turn, Bm7 Dm7 E7 Bm7-5 E7 A Cdim Don't go to strangers, darling, come to me.
A
Bridge: N.C. Em7 A7 Em7 A7 For when you hear a call to follow your heart, D A7 Fdim You'll follow your heart, I know.
D
F#m7 B7 F#m7 B7 I've been through it all, for I'm an old hand, F#m7 B7 Bm7 Fdim And I'll understand if you go, so,
AM7 A Dm7-5 D7 Make your mark for your friends to see, AM7 A Em7 F#7 But when you need more than com - pa - ny, Bm7 Dm7 E7 Bm7 Don't go to strangers, Darling, Bm7 Bm7-5 Fdim E7 Come to
AM7 me.
A
Cdim
Bm7-5 Fdim E7
Bm7-5
A6
A
Don't Take Your Love From Me Words & Music by Henry Nemo Recorded by The Four Aces, 1969
E E9 A AM7 A9 A E7 E7/9 Tear a star from out the sky, and the sky feels blue; E7 E7/9 E7 E7/6 E7 E7/6 A A6 Tear a petal from a rose, and the rose weeps, too. A A9 Cdim B7 D9 Bm7-5 Bm7 Bm7/E Take your heart away from mine, and mine will sure-ly break; D9 Bm7-5 Bm7 Bm7/E A Gdim Edim E7 My life is yours to make, so, please, keep the spark away.
E E9 A AM7 A9 A E7 E7/9 Would you take the wings from birds so that they can't fly? E7 E7/9 E7 E7/6 E7 7/6 E7 A AM7 A7 Would you take the o - cean's roar and leave just a sigh? D6 D9 Bm7-5 E7 AM7 F#m C#m7-5 F#7 Oh, this your heart won't let you do, this is what I beg of you -Dalt D9 Bm7-5 E7 A Don't take your love from me.
While the Four Aces failed to reach the Top 100 with their version, this song had charted at least twice previously. Glenn Gray reached #26 in 1944, and The Three Suns did even better, reaching #21 in 1953.
Don't Wait Too Long Words & Music by Sonny Skylar Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1965
D F#m Bm Bm7/E You are the summer and I am the autumn -Em7 Em7/9 Em7 A7 Don't wait too long; Em7 A7 G/B Cdim A7 Em7 Your song's beginning, while mine's nearly sung -G Edim A7 D DM7 Don't wait too long.
Bridge: G Cdim Em Edim Fall is a lovely time of the year, A7 D6 Em7 Gdim D9 When leaves turn to gold and brown; Bm F#7 Bm7 B7 But soon fall is ending, winter is near, G G/F# Em7 Em6 A7 And the leaves start tum - blin' down.
D F#m Bm Bm7/E Why must the moments go by in such haste? Em7 Em7/9 Em7 A7 Don't wait too long. Em7 A7 G/B Cdim A7 Em7 Winter is coming I've no time to waste -G Edim A7 D DM7 Don't wait too long.
D7
G G/F# Em7 Em6 So while my heart's gay and foolish and free, D F#m B7 And still can sing it's song, Em B+ G Em6 A7 Share ev'ry precious moment with me Edim A7 D6 Don't wait too long.
Don't Worry 'Bout Me Words & Music by Rube Bloom & Ted Koehler Recorded by Artie Shaw, Helen Forrest vocal, 1938
E7 Bm7-5 Don't worry 'bout me, Bm7 Bm7-5 Forget about me,
E7
E7 Fdim AM7 I'll get along; Fdim A6 be happy my love.
D9 Dm6 D9 Dm6 Fdim Let's say that our little show is over, and so the story ends; E7 Fdim A F7 Dm7 E7 Fdim E7 Why not call it a day the sensible way, and still be friends?
E7 Fdim E7 Bm7-5 E7 Fdim AM7 No, "Look out for your - self" should be the rule; A7 Em7 A7 G/B A7 Em7 A7 Give your heart and your love to whomever you love, A7+5 D D6 A Oh, don't be a fool. D9 Dm6 Fdim A D9 A Darling, why should you cling to some fading thing that used to be? Gdim Cdim D9 Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 E7 A For if you can't forget, don't worry 'bout me.
Don't You Know Words & Music by Bobby Worth Recorded by Della Reese, 1959 Based on "Musetta's Waltz Song" from Puccini's "La Boheme"
D Edim G G/F# Don't you know?
Em
G/B A7 Em7 G5 Em7 I have fall - en in love with you, Em7 A7 G/B A7 Em7 DM7 D6 For the rest of my whole life through. D Edim G G/F# Don't you know?
Em
G/B A7 Em7 G5 Em7 I was yours from the ver - y day Em7 A7 G/B A7 Em7 DM7 D6 That you hap - pened to come my way.
Am7 B7 Em B7 Cdim Em Can't you see, I'm under your spell? Em7 A7/6 G/B A7 Em7 Em7/9 By the look in my eyes, Em7 G/B A6/7/9 Cdim(IV) Cdim A7/6 Can't you tell, can't you tell? D Edim G G/F# Now, don't you know?
Em
Em7 A7 G/B A7 Em7 Dalt D6 G6 G5 Em7 Ev' - ry beat of my heart keeps cry - ing out, D9 Cdim Em7 I love you so, A7(V) A6/6 D Edim Don't you know?
G
Gdim
D6
The Door Is Still Open Words & Music by Chuck Willis, 1955 Recorded by Dean Martin, 1964*
D A G (The door is still open to my heart)
Gm
D
A7
D D7 G6 Gm7 I must confess that I cry from loneliness D A D And the door is still open to my heart
Cdim
A7
A7+5
D D7 G6 Gm7 You are to me like honey is to the bee D A D G And the door is still open to my heart
D
D7
Bridge: G Gm7 D G D D7 I'm not ashamed to cry; it's better then to hold it inside E E+7 E7 E6 A A9 A7 A7+5 And I won't be satisfied until you're here by my side
D D7 G6 Gm7 You're as close to me as two is to three D A D G And the door is still open to my heart
D
D7
(Instrumental Interlude: First Line of Bridge)
E E+7 E7 E6 A A9 A7 A7+5 And I won't be satisfied until you're here by my side
D D7 G6 Gm7 You're as close to me as two is to three D A D G And the door is still open to my heart
D
A7
D A D G And the door is still open to my heart
D - A7 - D
*Previously recorded as a "doo-wop" song by The Cardinals in 1955.
Down Yonder Words & Music by L. Wolfe Gilbert, 1921 Recorded by Red Foley, 1962
Intro Verse: D E7 A7 D Railroad train, railroad train, hurry some more; E7 A7 D Put a little steam on just like never before. D E7 A7 D Hustle on, bustle on, I've got the blues, E7 A7 Yearning for my Swanee shore. Em B+ Em7 Em6 E7 A7 Brother if you only knew, you'd want to hurry up, too.
Refrain: D A9 D alt D Down yonder, someone beckons to me, G E7 G Down yonder, someone reckons on me. D A7 D I seem to see a race in mem - o - ry D A7 D Between the Natchez and the Robert E. Lee. E7 Swanee shore, I miss you more and more; A7 Ev'ryday, my mammy land, you're simply grand D A7 D Down yonder, when the folks get the news, G Don't wonder at the hullabaloo. D A7 D A7 D There's Daddy and Mammy, there's Ephram and Sammy, E7 A7 D Waitin' down yonder for me.
Cdim
A7
D E7 A7 D Summer night, fields of white, bright cotton moon E7 A7 D My, but I feel glad I'm gonna see you all soon! D E7 A7 D 'Lasses cakes mammy bakes, I taste them now. Em B+ Em7 Em6 I'll see my sweetie once more, E7 A7 There's lots of kissing in store.
Down Yonder
Dream Words & Music by Johnny Mercer, 1944 Recorded by The Pied Pipers, 1945
A6 Dream
-
G#7 when you're feelin' blue,
A Dream
-
C#m7-5 F#7 that's the thing to do.
D Just
Dm
Dm7 A F# AM7 watch the smoke rings rise in the air;
B7 Fdim B7 E7 Bm7-5 E7 You'll find your share of mem - o - ries there. E7/6 A6 G#7 So dream when the day is through; A C#m7-5 F#7 Dream and they might come true. D Dm Dm7 A G#7 C#7 Things never are as bad as they seem, Bm7-5 E7 A Edim So dream, dream, dream.
D9
E7
Coda: Bm7-5 E7 A D9 So dream, dream, dream.
BM7
A
Dream A Little Dream Of Me Words & Music by Wilbur Schwandt & Fabian Andrem 1931 Recorded by "Mama Cass" Elliott (1968)
E Edim A B7 Stars shining bright above you E Edim Fdim(III) C#7 Night breezes seem to whisper "I love you" A6 A Cdim Am Birds singing in a sycamore tree E C#m7-5 Edim B7 Dream a little dream of me.
E Edim A B7 Say "Nightie-night" and kiss me E Edim Fdim(III) C#7 Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me A6 A Cdim Am While I'm alone and blue as can be E E6 Edim B7 E Dream a little dream of me.
G
Bridge: C Am F G7 C Am Dm7 Stars fading but I linger on, dear, still craving your kiss C Am F G7 C Cdim B7 Edim I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear, just saying this:
E Edim A B7 Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you E Edim Fdim(III) C#7 Sweet dreams that leave all worries far behind you A6 A Cdim Am But in your dreams whatever they be E E6 Edim B7 | E-Edim | A-B7 | E-Edim | A-Cdim - E | Dream a little dream of me.
G7
It was recently pointed out to me -- quite correctly, and not for the first time -- that my previous chart for this song made an incorrect key change into and out of the bridge. I'd been content to leave it as-was for a number of years, and played it that way in public, because I could "sell" my arrangement to an audience. When prodded by that recent e-mail contact, I figured "Okay, I'll give it another shot" and tried it in a different key -- one which allowed the proper four semi-tone drop at the bridge, but which would permit me to play it in my preferred open (non-barre) chord formations and yet still within my vocal range. This is what I came up with. Dream A Little Dream Of Me
Dreamsville Words & Music by Jay Livingston, Ray Evans & Henri Mancini Recorded by Lola Albright, 1959*
AM7 Em7/9 Am7 AM7 E7sus4 I'm in dreamsville, holding you A7-9 A
D6/9 D9 Bm7 C#m7-5 F#7 Bb9 E7 dream - y view, just we two a - lone with
AM7 Em7/9 Am7 AM7 E7sus4 Love in dreamsville; time is new, A7-9 D6/9 D9 Bm7 We're here to love
Bm7-5 Bm7 Bb9 A9 and we do.
A7 Bm7 C#7 D E7 Bm7-5 AM7/9 F#m We can see the rest of the world be - low us E7 AM7/9 Fdim(III) A AM7 From our pink cloud
A7
A7/6 Bm7 C#7 D E7 Bm7-5 AM7/9 There's no boundary to this mag - ic land
F#m
C#m7-5 F#7 Bm7-5 E7 we go ex - plo - ring hand-in-hand
As
Cdim AM7 Em7/9 Am7 AM7 E7sus4 In dreamy dreamsville, far a - way A7-9 D6/9 D9 Bm7 Bm7-5 Bb9 AM7/9 And here we love, here we'll stay.
*Those of you old enough to remember that this song came from the TV series Peter Gunn will recognize the name of Lola Albright, who played cabaret singer Edie Hart. Hearing Diana Krall's version of this reminded me of the song and the original Mancini instrumental version that I fell in love with is still available if you look for it.
Dream Along With Me (I'm On My Way To A Star) Words & Music by Carl Sigman Recorded by Perry Como, 1956 (#85)*
D Em7/9 Dream a - long
Em7/6 D6 D9 F#m Edim B7 with me, I'm on my way to a star
G G/E D6 Bm7 B7 Come along, come along, leave your worries where they are Em7 A7 F#m7 Bm7 Up and beyond the sky, watchin' the world roll by Am7 D7 G/E Em7 A7sus4 A7+5 A7 Sharin' a kiss, a sigh, just use your i - mag - i - na - tion!
D Em7/9 Em7/6 D6 D9 F#m Edim B7 On a cloud of love, we'll hear the music of night G G/B A7+5 D9 G F#7 B7 We can wink at the moon as we hold each other tight. G Gdim Edim D Em7 F#7 And if we go in the right direction, heaven can't be very far -G G/F# Em A7 Em7 A7 D Dream along with me, I'm on my way to a star!
(Instrumental Interlude - first two lines of verse)
G Gdim Edim D Em7 F#7 And if we go in the right direction, heaven can't be very far -G G/F# Em A7 Em7 A7 D Dream along with me, I'm on my way to a star!
*Though the song never ranked higher than #85 on the pop charts, few songs are more closely associated with the late singer than this one, which was used as the theme song on his weekly television show.
Dream Lover Words & Music by Bobby Darin (Darin died in 1973 of heart failure at age 37) Recorded by Bobby Darin, 1959 (#2)
G Em Every night I hope and pray, G A girl to hold in my arms G // Because I want
a dream lover will come my way,
Em and know the magic of her charms,
D7 // G // C a girl to call my own,
G Em Am7 D7 G D7 I want a dream lover so I won't have to dream alone.
Dream lover, where are you -- with a love oh so true, And a hand that I can hold, to feel you near when I grow old? Because I want a girl to call my own I want a dream lover so I won't have to dream alone.
Bridge: C G Someday, I don't know how, I hope you'll hear my plea; A7 D7 Someway, I don't know how, she'll bring her love to me.
Dream lover, until then, I'll go to sleep and dream again; That's the only thing to do, until my lover's dreams come true, Because I want a girl to call my own, I want a dream lover so I won't have to dream alone.
Bridge 2: C G Someday, I don't know how, I hope you'll hear my plea; A7 D7 Gdim Someway, I don't know how, she'll bring her love to me.
A F#m Dream lover, until then, I'll go to sleep and dream again; A F#m That's the only thing to do, until my lover's dreams come true, A // E7 // A // D Because I want a girl to call my own, A F#m Bm7 E7 A I want a dream lover so I won't have to dream alone.
F#m
Coda: A F#m Bm7 E7 A I want a dream lover so I won't have to dream alone.
Dream Lover
Dreamin' Words & Music by Barry DeVorzon & Ted Ellis Recorded by Johnny Burnette, 1960 (#11)
Dreamin'
G Em Dreamin' I'm always dreamin' C D7 Dreamin' love will be mine; G Em Searchin' I'm always searchin' C D7 Hopin' someday I'll find C Bm Someone, someone to love me, Am D7 Someone to need me but until then, (N.C.) G Em Well I'll keep on dreamin', keep right on dreamin' C D7 (N.C.) G Em Dreamin' till my dreamin' comes true...
(Key change to A True...
F#m
C
D7
A) D
E7
A F#m Dreamin' I'm always dreamin' D E7 Dreamin' love will be mine A F#m Searchin' I'm always searchin' D E7 Hopin' someday I'll find D C#, Someone, someone to needs me Bm E7 Someone to love me but until then (N.C.) A F#m Well I'll keep on dreamin', keep right on dreamin' D Dreamin'
E7 A F#m till my dreamin' comes true---
D
E7
East Of The Sun Words & Music by Brooks Bowman Recorded by Tommy Dorsey, 1940
AM7 F#m F#7 East of the sun and west of the moon, DM7 D6 Dm7 We'll build a dream house of love, dear. Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 G#m C#m7-5 F#m Near to the sun in the day, near to the moon at night, B7 Bm7-5 E7 B7 We'll live in a lovely way, dear, Bm Bm7/E Bmy-5 E7 Living on love and pale moonlight.
AM7 F#m F#7 Just you and I, for - ev - er and a day; DM7 D6 Dm7 Love will not die, we'll keep it that way, G#m C#7 Up among the stars we'll find F#m B7 A harmony of life to a lovely tune, Dm7 Dm7 AM7 F7 East of the sun and west of the moon, dear, Bm7 Bm7 E7 Bm7-5 AM7 East of the sun and west of the moon.
Early Autumn Words & Music by Ralph Burns, Johnny Mercer & Woody Herman, 1949 Recorded by Jo Stafford, 1952*
A Fdim E7/9 Gdim Cm7(IV) Dm6 AM7 When an ear - ly autumn walks the land A9 Cdim G#7 And chills the breeze Cdim(IV) GM7 CM7 Bm F#7 Cdim(IV) F#7 And touch - es with her hand the sum - mer trees, Fdim FM7 Cdim FM7 E7 Per - haps you'll un - der - stand Fdim Gdim Fdim E7 Edim AM7 Dm7(V) What mem - o - ries I own.
A Fdim E7/9 There's a dance
Dm6
AM7
Gdim Cm7(IV) Dm6 AM7 pa vi - lion in the rain
A9 Cdim G#7 All shut - tered down, Cdim(IV) GM7 CM7 Bm F#7 Cdim(IV) F#7 A wind - ing coun - try lane all rus - set brown, Fdim A
FM7 Cdim FM7 E7 Fdim Gdim Fdim E7 E7/6 D9 A fros - ty win - dow pane shows me a town grown lone - ly.
D9 Bm7-5 E7/6 Fdim AM7 C#m7-5 F#m7/9 That spring of ours that star - ted so A - pril - heart - ed, D9 Bm7-5 E7/6 Cdim AM7 Seemed made for just a boy and girl. A Am7 Em7 D7 I never dreamed, did you, Am7 G B7 E7 Cdim AM7 F#m Dm6 Fdim Any fall could come in view so ear - ly, ear - ly.
Cm7(IV) Dm6 AM7 A9 Cdim G#7 Dar - ling if you care, please, let me know, Cdim(IV) GM7 CM7 Bm F#7 Cdim(IV) F#7 I'll meet you an - y - where, I miss you so. Fdim FM7 Cdim FM7 E7 Fdim Gdim Fdim E7 E7/6 D9 A Let's nev - er have to share an - oth - er ear - ly au - tumn.
*When I posted this chart in April of 2007 or thereabouts, I listed this comment: Information I've seen suggests this was the flip side of Stafford's version of "Jambalaya." Other information suggests it might have been recorded in 1949, the same year in which it was written. I'd be interested in finding conclusive evidence either way, if you happen to have it. In true dyed-in-the-wool-guitarguy.com-visitor fashion, a recent visitor (who certainly deserves to be idenified, but declined) not only answered my questions but provided a wealth of backstory on this one: "The music for Early Autumn was originally recorded by Columbia in 1946 (a few say 1947) by the Woody Herman band. It is the 4th movement of the Ralph Burns composition "Summer Sequence." Mercer copyrighted the lyrics in 1952, the same year Jo Stafford recorded the song." There's much more to the story, actually, and my visitor forwarded this link: http://jazzinchicago.org/educates/journal/reviews/why-cant-they-get-it-right It's one of the clearest examples I've seen where attribution for both music composition and lyric writing get inadvertantly obscured, even by those who ought to know better. It's also why I go to the effort I do to provide that very information for every chart I put up here -- because the people who created this beauty are every bit as deserving of remembrance and recognition as the people who actually record the songs.
Early Autumn
Easy Come, Easy Go Words & Music by Edward Heyman & John W. Green, 1934 Recorded by Anita O'Day, 1959
D6 B7 G Gdim Easy come, easy go -D6 Bm7 G G/F# Em7 That's the way, if love must have it's day, A7+5 D6 B7 G Then easy come,
G/F# Em7 A7 F#7 B7 let it go.
G
A7
D6 B7 G Gdim No remorse, no regrets -D6 Bm7 G G/F# Em7 We should part exactly as we met, A7+5 D6 B7 G Just easy come,
G/F# Em7 A7 D DM7 easy go.
D7
Bridge: G G/F# Em7 A7 F#m B7 We never dreamt of romantic dan -
gers,
G G/F# Em7 E7 But now that it ends, let's be friends G F#m Bm7 Edim And not two stran - gers.
D6 B7 G Gdim Easy come, easy go D6 Bm7 G G/F# Em7 Here we are, so Darling, au revoir -A7+5 D6 B7 G It's easy come,
G/F# Em7 A7 D6 Edim easy go.
Dalt
This one was suggested by a visitor to the site, who also helped with a lyric transcription. While Anita O'Day's version is credited here, I had only a fragment of it to work with, and so I relied on a much more recent Diana Krall interpretation to flesh out the song.
Easy Come, Easy Go Words & Music by Diane Hildebrand & Jack Keller* Recorded by Bobby Sherman, 1970 (#9)
E7/9 Tak -
E7 E7/6 A in' the shade
A6 A AM7 out of the sun
AM7/6 A7 Gdim A7 D Whatever made me think that I was number one? D9 Dm Dm6 Dm7 A Asus4 I oughta know -- ea - sy come, ea - sy
E7 go.
E7/9 E7/6 A A6 A AM7 Sit - tin' it out, spin - nin' the dial; AM7/6 A7 Gdim A7 D Thinkin' about the chump I've been I have to smile. D9 Dm Didn't I know?
Dm6 Dm7 A Asus4 Ea - sy come, ea - sy
E7 go.
Bridge: C Am7 She wasn't kind, I wasn't smart; Em C7 I lost my mind and fell apart. F Dm7 I had to find myself in time -E7 Bm7-5 E7 Now I can start all over again.
E7/9 E7 E7/6 Hang - in' a -
A round,
A6 A AM7 tak -in' it slow,
AM7/6 A7 Gdim A7 D Happy I found I still can smile and dig the show, D9 Dm Dm6 Dm7 A Asus4 Lettin' me know, ea - sy come, ea - sy
E7 go.
Instrumental Coda: E7/9 - E7
-
E7/6
-
A6
*Thanks to recent visitor TC Fenstermaker for solving the mystery of the first names of the writers of this song.
Easy Living Words & Music by Leo Robin & Ralph Rainger Recorded by Bobby Darin, 1964
AM7 Edim D9 F7-9 Living for you is easy living AM7 F#7-9 It's easy to live
DM7
E7-9 when you're in love
Fdim
AM7 AM7/9 F#m D9 E7/6 E7 C#m7-5 And I'm so in love there's nothing in life but you
F#7 Bm7-5 B7
E7
Fdim AM7 Edim D9 F7-9 I never regret the years I'm giving AM7 C#m7-5 They're easy to give AM7 AM7/9 F#m I'm hap - py to do
C#7 DM7
E7-9 Fdim when you're in love
D9 Bm7-5 E7/6 A whatever I do for you
Dm7
Gm7
C7
Bridge: FM7 For you
Dm Gm7 C7 Edim FM7 Dm maybe I'm a fool, but its fun;
Gm7 C7 Edim FM7 Am7 Bm7-5 People say you rule me with one wave of your hand E7 C#m7-5 F#7 D9 Bm7-5 E7 Fdim Darling, its grand -- they just don't understand that
AM7 Edim D9 F7-9 Living for you is easy living AM7 F#7-9 It's easy to live
DM7
G7-9 when you're in love
Fdim
AM7 AM7/9 F#7 D9 Edim E7 A And I'm so in love there's nothing in life but you.
*Suggested by recent visitor Geoffrey Sanders. Though Darin's version was released on an Atlantic Records album in 1964, it was actually recorded two or possibly three years earlier, when he was still recording for that label and simply never released.
Easy To Love Words & Music by Cole Porter Recorded by Ray Noble, 1935
D D6 Em7 G/B You'd be so easy to love, F#m F#m7 G Gdim So easy to idolize all others above, G Gm D B7 So worth the yearning for, G Gm D B7 Em7 A7 So swell to keep ev'ry home fire burning for.
D D6 Em7 G/B You'd be so, grand at the game, F#m F#m7 G Gdim So carefree together that it does seem a shame DM7 Dm6 A F#7 That you can't see your future with me, F7 E7 G Em7 G/B A A7+5 E 'Cause you'd be, oh, so ea - sy to love!
Easy Street Words & Music by Alan Rankin Jones, 1941 Recorded by Julie London, 1955
A F#m D9 Easy Street,
E7 A A7 D9 I'd love to live on Easy Street.
Dm6 E7-9 A F#7 Nobody works on Easy Street -D9 E7 A9 Just lie around all day,
F#m
D9 Bm7-5 E7-9 E7 Just sit and play the hor - ses.
A F#m D9 E7 A A7 D9 Life is sweet for folks who live on Easy Street Dalt D6 Dm6 A F#7 No weekly payments you must meet Dalt E7/9 A9 That makes your hair turn grey.
Bridge: A A9 A7 D9 D D9 D When op - por - tu - nity comes knock - in', D9 Dm D9 Dm You just keep on with your rock - in' A9 A A9 A A7 'Cause you know your for - tune's made; A A9 A7 D9 D D9 And if the sun makes you per - spire,
D
D9 Dm D9 - Dm There's a man that you can hire B7 Cdim B7 Cdim E7 E9 To plant trees so you can have shade.
A
A F#m D9 E7 A A7 On Easy Street, I'm telling everyone I meet Dm6 A F#7 If I could live on Easy Street D9 E F#7 I'd want no job today,
Edim
Gdim D9 E7/6 D9 Dm6 So please go 'way.
AM7
F#7
E7-9
D9
Ebb Tide Words & Music by Carl Sigman, Robert Maxwell, 1953 Recorded by Frank Chacksfield, 1953 Also recorded by The Righteous Brothers,1965 (#5) and by Lenny Welch , 1964 (#25)
CM7 A9 First the tide rushes in,
Am
Dm G6 Plants a kiss on the shore, C C/B G6 Then rolls out to sea
Am7
F Em Dm7 Dm7/9 G And the sea is very still once more.
CM7 A9 So I rush to your side Dm Like the on
-
Am
Dm7 G coming tide
C C/B With one burning thought: Em7-5 A Will your arms open wide? F E At last, we're face to face, Am Am7 D7 And as we kiss through an embrace, C C/B Am Am7/G I can tell, I can feel, F Fdim G7 C You are love, you are really mine
C/B
Am Am7/G Fm7 G In the rain, in the dark, in the sun.
CM7 A9 Like the tide at its ebb,
Am
F Fdim G C Fdim I'm at peace in the web of your arms.
C
Elmer's Tune Words & Music by Elmer Albrecht, Sammy Gallop & Dick Jurgens Recorded by Glenn Miller, 1939
G A Bb G Dm7 G G7 Why are the stars always winkin' and blinkin' above? C6 C F Fm C What makes a fellow start thinkin' of fallin' in love? C6 G Dm7 G Dm7 It's not the season -- the reason is plain as the moon -D9 D7 G G9 C It's just El - mer's Tune.
Fdim(III)
G
Dm7 G Dm7 G G7 What makes a lady of eighty go out on the loose? C6 C F Fm C Why does a gander meander in search of a goose? C6 G Dm7 G Dm7 What puts the kick in a chicken, the magic in June? D9 D7 G G9 C It's just El - mer's Tune.
Bridge: F C F Fm Fdim C Listen, listen, there's a lot you're liable to be missin'. D7 Am7 D7 Am7 Sing it, swing it,
G Am G G7 any old way and any old time.
Dm7 G Dm7 G G7 The hurdy-gurdies, the birdies, the cop on the beat, C6 C F Fm C The candy maker, the baker, the man on the street, C6 G Dm7 G Dm7 The city charmer, the farmer, the man in the moon D9 D7 G G9 C C/B All sing El - mer's Tune.
A7
D9
D7
G
G+5
C
Embraceable You Words & Music by Ira & George Gershwin Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1944; from the movie "Girl Crazy"
D Fdim A7 Em A7 Embrace me, my sweet em-brace-a-ble you; Em C7 Embrace me,
A7 D A7 D you ir-re-place-a-ble you.
Bm Bm7 C#7 F#m F#m7 Just one look at you, my heart grew tipsy in me; A Cdim E7 Cdim A7 Em7 A A7 You, and you alone, bring out the Gyp-sy in me.
D Fdim I love all Em C7 Above all,
A7 Em A7 the many charms about you; A7 D A7 D I want my arms about you.
G Em6 F#7 Don't you be a naughty baby; Bm Bm7 E7 Come to papa, come to papa, do,
First Time: D D9 D Gdim A7 D Bm My sweet em-brace-a-ble you.
Last Time: D D9 D Gdim A7 D My sweet em-brace-a-ble you.
F
A7
B7
Emily Words & Music by Johnny Mercer & Johnny Mandel Recorded by Andy Williams, 1966 From the movie "The Americanization of Emily DM7 G6/9 Em7 Emily, Emily, Emily
A7
Em7 A7 D6 D9 D7/9 G Has the murmuring sound of May
Gdim
A B G#7 C#m7 F#7 All silver bells, coral shells, carousels Bm7 Bm7/E E7 E7/6 A7 A7+5 Gdim A7+5 And the laughter of child - ren at play -they say
DM7 G6/9 Em7 "Emily, Emily, Emily"
A7
Em7 A7 D D9 D D7 D7/9 D G And we fade to a mar - vel - ous view Gdim Bm F#7 Em7 F#m Fdim F#m B7 Two lov - ers a - lone and out of sight Cdim B7 G G/F# Em7 A A7 Cdim B7 See - ing images in the firelight A7 G G/F# A7 G F#m As my eyes vis - ual - ize a family Cdim B7 Em7 A7 They see dreamily, Emily
Instrumental Interlude:
B7
D
First 2 lines of second verse
A7 G G/F# A7 G F#m As my eyes vis - ual - ize a family Cdim B7 Em7 A7 A7+5 D They see Emily, Emily, too.
G/B
Suggested by recent visitor Steve M.
B7
A7+5
D6
Enchanted Words & Music by Buck Ram Recorded by The Platters, 1959 (#12)
D A7 D7 G G/F# Em7 D Gdim Living is a dream when you make it seem enchanted D Fdim A Em7 Lovers take for granted
D
A7
G Edim D Cdim Em7 A7 All the world's aglow -- they ought to know.
D A7 D7 G G/F# Em7 D Gdim When you touch a star then you really are enchanted D Fdim A Em7 Find a seed and plant it, A Edim D G Love will make it grow.
D
A7
D
D7 G G/F# It's really grand when you stand Em7 G7 Hand in hand with your lover D G D And thrill to the wonders of night
DM7
D7
E7 Bm7-5 E7 Cdim E7 Bm7-5 E7 E7/9 And days, too, will amaze you and soon you'll dis - cov - er A E7 A AM7 A7 Your dreams run to dreams in continuous flight
D A7 D7 G G/F# Em7 D Gdim Love is ecstasy, it's divine to be enchanted D Fdim A When your dreams are slanted A7 Edim D Gm7 Through a lover's eyes.
Em7
D
A7
D
*Requested by frequent visitor and avowed Platters fan James Andrews.
Emotions Words & Music by Mel Tillis & Ramsey Kearney Recorded by Brenda Lee, 1960 (#1)
D F#7 Emotions, what are you doin'? G Gm Oh, don't you know, don't you know you'll be my ruin? D D6 F#m B7 You've got me crying, crying again -E7 A7 A7+5 When will you let this heartache end?
D F#7 Emotions, you get me upset; G Gm Why make me remember what I want to forget? D D6 F#m B7 I've been lonely, lonely too long -G A7 D DM7 Emotions, please leave me alone.
Bridge: (D7) You worry my days, G Yes, you torture my nights; E7 Never a dream, no, A7 Those dreams never turn out right.
D7
D F#7 Emotions, aw, give me a break; G Gm Let me forget that I made a mistake. D D6 F#m B7 Oh can't you see what you're doin' to me? G A7 D DM7 Emotions, please set me free.
D7
Repeat Bridge:
D F#7 Emotions,
aw, give me a break;
G Gm Let me forget that I made a mistake. D D6 F#m B7 Oh can't you see what you're doin' to me? G G/G# Emotions,
A7 (N.C.) D please set me free.
G
G/E
D6
Emotions
Enchanted Island Words & Music by Al Stillman & Robert Allen Recorded by The Four Lads, 1958
A7 D6 Fdim D6 Fdim D6 Fdim D6 Fdim Dm6 Dm6/9 True love is an en - chan - ted is - land, Dm6 Dm6/9 Em7 A7+5 And we have found that is - land, A7 Edim A7 D9 From which we'll nev - er roam.
A7 D6 Fdim D6 Fdim D6 Fdim D6 Fdim Dm6 Dm6/9 We stand on an en - chan - ted is - land, Dm6 Dm6/9 Em7 A7+5 A mag - ic yours and my land A7 Edim A7 D9 That we can call our own.
DM7
D7
Bridge: D G6 G5 Gm7 G/B A7sus4 Em7 If all a - round we found a sea of fa - ces G/B A7 G/B A7 G/B D6/9 D9 I know your smi - ling face is Em7/6 Em7 A7 A7/9 A7 Em7 The on - ly one I'd see.
A7
A7 D6 Fdim D6 Fdim D6 Fdim D6 Fdim Dm6 Dm6/9 To love is an en - chan - ted is - land, Dm6 Dm6/9 Em7 A7+5 And we're up - on that is - land A A9 A A9 Edim D Where - ev - er we may be.
The End Of A Love Affair Words & Music by Edward Redding Recorded by Julie London, 1963
A A9 A A9 A A7/9 D9 D6/9 BbM7 So I walk a little too fast, and I drive a little too fast, Gm7 A A7 D9 Bm7 And I'm reckless it's true, but what else can you do Em7 Em9 A At the end of a love affair?
A A9 A A9 A A7/9 D9 D6/9 BbM7 So I talk a little too much, and I laugh a little too much, G A A7 D9 B7 And my voice is too loud when I'm out in a crowd, Em7 Em9 A So that people are apt to stare.
Bridge: Em7 G6 Em7 Do they know, do they care, that it's only Em7 G6 Em7 That I'm lonely, and low as can be?
A7
A7
G G/F# Em7 Em9 A7 And the smile on my face isn't really a smile at all.
A A9 A A9 A A7/9 D9 D6/9 BbM7 So I smoke a little too much, and I joke a little too much, Gm7 A7/6 D9 Bm7 And the tunes I request are not always the best, A Em7 F#7 But the ones where the trumpets blare.
Bm Bm7/E Gm7 AM7 C#m7-5 F#7 So I go at a maddening pace, and I pretend that it's taking his place, Em7 A7 Em9 A D6 But what else can you do at the end of a love affair?
Enjoy Yourself (It's Later Than You Think) Words & Music by Carl Sigman & Herb Magidson Recorded by Guy Lombardo, 1950
C Am C Am C Am Dm You work and work for years and years, you're always on the go; Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 C You never take a minute off, too busy makin' dough. C Am C Am C C7 F Someday, you say, you'll have your fun when you're a millionaire -F Fm C A Dm7 G7 C Imagine all the fun you'll have in your old rockin' chair.
G7
Refrain: C Am7 Dm7 Enjoy yourself, it's later than you think; G7 Dm7 G7 C Enjoy yourself, while you're still in the pink. C C7 F The years go by as quickly as a wink -Dm7 F C Am Dm7 G7 C Enjoy yourself, enjoy yourself, it's later than you think.
C Am C Am C Am Dm You're gonna take that ocean trip, no matter, come what may; Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 C You've got your reservations but you just can't get away. C Am C Am C C7 F Next year, for sure, you'll see the world, you'll really get around -F Fm C A Dm7 G7 C But how far can you travel when you're six-feet under ground?
G7
C Am C Am C Am Dm Your heart of hearts, your dream of dreams, your ravishing brunette; Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 C She's left you and she's now become somebody else's pet. C Am C Am C C7 F Lay down that gun, don't try, my friend, to reach the great beyond; F Fm C A Dm7 G7 C You'll have more fun by reachin' for a redhead or a blonde.
G7
Repeat Refrain:
C Am C Am C Am Dm You never go to nightclubs and you just don't care to dance; Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 C You don't have time for silly things like moonlight and romance. C Am C Am C C7 F You only think of dollar bills tied neatly in a stack; F Fm C A Dm7 G7 C But when you kiss a dollar bill, it doesn't kiss you back.
G7
Repeat Refrain:
Enjoy Yourself (It's Later Than You Think)
Endless Sleep Words & Music by Delores Nance & Jody Reynolds Recorded by Jody Reynolds, 1958 (#5)
Am The night was black, rain fallin' down; E7 Am Looked for my baby, she's nowhere around.
Traced her footsteps down to the shore, E7 Am 'Fraid she's gone forever more. F I looked at the sea and it seemed to say, C "I took your baby from you away." F I heard a voice cryin' in the deep, C G C "Come join me, baby, in my endless sleep."
C - C/B - Am
Why did we quarrel, why did we fight? Why did I leave her alone tonight? That's why her footsteps ran into the sea , That's why my baby has gone from me. I looked at the sea and it seemed to say, "I took your baby from you away." I heard a voice cryin' in the deep, "Come join me, baby, in my endless sleep." Ran in the water, heart full of fear, There in the breakers I saw her near; Reached for my darlin', held her to me, Stole her away from the angry sea. I looked at the sea and it seemed to say, "You took your baby from me away." My heart cried out, "She's mine to keep." I saved my baby from an endless sleep. G C G C ||:Endless sleep, endless sleep. :||
Music industry reports at the time of this song's release, claiming that the depressing content actually inspired some troubled teen couples to commit suicide, got this song banned from some radio stations.
Eternally Words & Music by Charlie Chaplin Recorded by Sarah Vaughan, 1957 From the movie "Limelight," 1951**
Intro: | Dalt - D - Dalt | A7+5 | D - D9 - Bm7 | A7 | D D9 D D9 Gdim I'll be lov - ing you
D A7 G/B G G/F# e - ter - nal - ly,
Em7
A7 G/B A7 G/B A7/6 A7 Em7 Edim D With a love that's true, e - ter - nal - ly. D9 Em7 Edim D9 From the start, with - in my heart Gdim G G/F# G/B A7 It seems I've al ways known
Em7 - A7
A A9 A G Em7 The sun would shine A A9 A Em7 Edim D Em7 When you were mine and mine a - lone.
D D9 D D9 Gdim I'll be lov - ing you
A7
D A7 G/B G G/F# e - ter - nal - ly;
Em7
A7 G/B A7 G/B A7/6 A7 Em7 Edim D There'll be no one new, my dear, for me. D9 Em7 Edim D9 Gdim G G/F# G/B A7 Though the sky should fall, re - mem - ber I shall al ways be
Em7 A7
A A9 A G G/F# Em7 A7 For - ev - er true and lov - ing you Em7 G G/F# E - ter -
Em7 Edim Em7 A7 nal -
D ly.
**This movie won an Oscar for "Best Original Score" in 1973 -- more than 20 years after its 1951 release. The early 50's were the years of the Hollywood Blacklist, and rightly or wrongly, Chaplin's name was on it -- an action whose fallout back then was immediate, significant and unforgiving. The movie got largely buried in the USA, in part because of that listing. While on a cruise to Europe, Chaplin found himself barred from re-entering the United States, and ultimately made a home in Sweden; he stayed in voluntary "exile" until returning to receive an honorary Oscar in 1972 -- and at his acceptance of the award, Chaplin received a five-minute standing ovation from the studio audience. The following year, now more than 20 years after it was made, the movie re-emerged and played for the first time in the Los Angeles area, thus making it eligible for Oscar consideration.
Eres Tú Words & Music by Juan Carlos Calderón Recorded by Mocedades, 1973
D F#m G G/B D Como una promesa, eres tú, eres tú.
G - A
D F#m G A7 Como una mañana de ver - an - o. D F#m G G/B F#m Como una sonrisa, eres tú, eres tú.
Bm
D A7 D G - A Así, así, eres tú.
D F#m G G/B D G - A Toda mi esperanza, eres tú, eres tú. D F#m G A7 Como lluvia fresca en mis manos D
F#m G G/B F#m Bm Como fuerte brisa, eres tú, eres tú.
D A7 D Así, así, eres tú.
Refrain: D F#m Bm Bm7 G G/F# Em7 A7 Er - es tú como el agua de mi fuen - te A7 D Eres tú
G
Gdim D A7 D el fuego de mi hogar
G
- A
D F#m Bm Bm7 G G/F# Em7 A7 Er - es tú como el fuego de mi ho-gue-ra A7 D Er - es tú
G
Gdim D el trigo de
A7
D mi pan.
D F#m G I woke up this morning and my mind
G
- A
G/B
D fell away
D F#m G A7 And looking back sadly from to - mor - row D F#m G G/B F#m As I heard an echo from the past softly say D A7 D Come back, come back, won't you stay?
Bm
G
A
D F#m G G/B D G I wanted to reach you, let you know I still care
A
D F#m G A7 And lost in the silence of my sor - row D F#m G G/B F#m Bm I put a promise in the wind, on the air,
D A7 D to fly away to you there.
Refrain: D F#m Bm Bm7 G G/F# Em7 A7 Touch the wind - catch my love as it goes sail - ing A7 D G Touch the wind
Gdim D A7 and I'll be close
D G to you.
A
D F#m Bm Bm7 G G/F# Em7 A7 On the winds of the morning I'll come sail - ing A7 D G Touch the wind
Gdim D and I'll be close
A7
D to you.
My Spanish is rusty (to put it politely!) but I think it's pretty close.
Eres Tú
Ev'ry Day Of My Life Words & Music by Jimmie Crane & Al Jacobs Recorded by The McGuire Sisters, 1956 (#37)
Am7 D9 G Am7alt Ev'ry day of my life,
G
Am7/G D9 Am7 Ev'ry day of my life,
D9
GM7 G7 C C/B Am7 I'll be in love with you; D+5 GM7 G6 I promise I'll be true.
G Am7 G/B C C/B Am7 Am7/G GM7 I'll nev - er make you cry, and as the years go by G/F# Em B+ Em7 Em6 D9 Am7 D7 I'll always try to do what pleases you.
Am7 D9 G Am7alt Ev'ry day of my life,
G
Am7/G D9 Am7 And if I have my way,
D9
GM7 C C6 I'll need you close to me; D+5 B7 that's where you'll always be.
C C/B Cm7 Cm7-5 G Bm7-5 E7-9 I'll prove how much I love you o - ver and o - ver a - gain Am Am+7 Am7 D9 Am7 G Am7alt Ev' - ry mo - ment I live, ev' - ry day of my life.
G
E7
Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye Words & Music by Cole Porter, 1944 Recorded by Benny Goodman Quintet, 1945 (#12), vocal by Peggy Mann From "Seven Lively Arts"
D Bm D Bm Em7 A7 Ev'ry time we say goodbye, I die a little. D A7 F A7 D D7 Gm Ev'ry time we say goodbye, I wonder why a little, D Fdim Gm6 A7 Am D7 G Why the gods above me, who must be in the know, Gm D+5 D Fdim A7 Think so little of me they allow you to go.
D Bm D Bm D Bm E7 A7 When you're near there's such an air of spring about it, D A7 F A7 D D7 G Gm I can hear a lark somewhere begin to sing about it. D Fdim Gm A7 There's no love song fi - ner, D7 G Gm But how strange the change from major to minor D B7 E7 G A7 D Ev'ry time we say good - bye.
Everybody Loves A Lover Words & Music by Robert Allen & Richard Adler Recorded by Doris Day, 1958 (#6)
D D6 D A A9 A A9 D A Em7 A Em7 A Everybod - y loves a lover; I'm a lover, ev' - ry - bod - y loves me. D D6 D A Em7 A E7 Edim E7 A Em7 A A9 A Anyhow, that's how I feel; wow, I feel just like a Pol - ly - an - na D D6 D A A9 A I should wor - ry, not for nothin'
A A9 A Em7 A D DM7 D7 -- everybody loves me, yes they do,
G Em7 G/B Gdim D D6 B7 E7 A7 D Cdim And I love ev' - ry - bod - y since I fell in love with you.
A7
D A7 D Bm7 A7 Em7 A7 Who's the most popular per - son - al - i - ty? A Em7 A A7 Em7 A D A7 A I can't help thinkin' it's no one else but me. D D6 Bm7 A7 Em7 A E7 Gee, I feel just about ten feet tall, havin' a ball, A Em7 A Em7 D9 A Guess ya might call me a Pol - ly - an - na. D D6 D A A9 A I should wor - ry, not for nothin'
A A9 A Em7 A D DM7 D7 -- everybody loves me, yes they do,
G Em7 G/B Gdim D D6 B7 E7 A7 D Cdim And I love ev' - ry - bod - y since I fell in love with you.
A7
(Verse 3: sing verses 1 and 2 simultaneously in counterpoint, Merging on the word "Pollyanna" and finishing in harmony) D D6 D A A9 A I should wor - ry, not for nothin'
A A9 A Em7 A D DM7 D7 -- everybody loves me, yes they do,
G Em7 G/B Gdim D D6 B7 E7 Em7 A And I love ev' - ry - bod - y since I fell in love with, E7 Em7 A E7 Em7 A Gdim D Fell in love with, fell in love with you. A Em7 A Em7 D9 A7 D (Call me a Pol - ly - an - na, do)
*Thanks to recent visitor Marion from Holland for the suggestion.
Everybody Loves My Baby Words & Music by Spencer Williams & Jack Palmer, 1924 Recorded by Doris Day, 1952
Chorus: Am Dm7 Am Dm7 Ev' - ry - bod - y loves my ba - by, Am Dm7 Am Dm7 E7 But my ba - by don't love no - bod - y but me, Fdim E7 Am No - bod - y but me. Am Dm7 Am Dm7 Yes, ev' - ry - bod - y wants my ba - by, Am Dm7 Am Dm7 E7 But my ba - by don't want no - body but me, Dm7 E7 That's plain to see.
C Am C Am I am his sweet Pa - too - ti, C Am F C And he is my lov - in' man; C Am F Am Knows how to do his du - ty, C F C E7 Loves me like no oth - er can.
Repeat Chorus:
C Am C Am Now when my ba - by kis - ses me, C F C Up - on my ro - sy cheeks, C Am F Am I just let those kis - ses be, C F E7 Don't wash my face for weeks!
Repeat Chorus:
Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime Words & Music by Irving Taylor & Ken Lane Recorded by Dean Martin, 1964 (#1)
E E+ A7 C#7 Everybody loves somebody sometime, F#m D B7 Everybody falls in love somehow; E Fdim(III) Gdim Something in your kiss just B7 E F#m My sometime is now.
F#m7 told me
B7
E E+ A7 C#7 Everybody finds somebody someplace; F#m D B7 There's no telling where love may appear. E Fdim(III) Gdim F#m7 Something in my heart keeps saying B7 E My someplace is here.
Edim
E
Bridge: E7 Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 If I had it in my power, A Edim Cdim A I'd arrange for every girl to have your charms; C#m C#m7-5 F#7 Then, every minute, every hour, F#m7 Fdim F#m7 B7 Every boy would find what I found in your arms.
E E+ A7 C#7 Everybody loves somebody sometime, F#m D B7 And although my dream was over-due, E Fdim(III) Gdim F#m7 Your love made it well worth waiting B7 E For someone like you.
Edim
E
(Last time) B7 E For someone . . . like you.
A
Am7
E
Co-author Ken Lane was the piano player accompanying Martin in a recurring bit on Martin's TV show from 1965-74.
Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime
Everything Happens to Me Words & Music by Tom Adair & Matt Dennis Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1940
Intro Verse: Bm G9 Bm G7 Black cats creep across my path until I'm almost mad; Bm F# G9 I must have roused the devil's wrath Bb7 A 'Cause all my luck is bad.
Melody: Em9 A9 F#m7 Gdim I make a date for golf, and you can bet your life it rains; Em7 A+ Am6 B7 I try to give a party, and the guy upstairs complains. Em7 C#m7-5 F#7 Bm7 I guess I'll go thru life just catching colds and missing trains Em7 A7 D6 Ev'rything happens to me.
Em9 A9 F#m7 Gdim I never miss a thing - I've had the measles and the mumps, Em7 A+ Am6 B7 And ev'rytime I play an ace, my partner always trumps. Em7 C#m7-5 F#7 Bm7 I guess I'm just a fool who never looks before he jumps Em7 A7 D Ev'rything happens to me.
Bridge: Am7 D7 G9 At first my heart thought you could break this jinx for me, Am7 D7 G9 That love would turn the trick to end despair;
G6
G6
G#m7 C#7 F# F#6 But now I just can't fool this head that thinks for me Bm7 F# Bm7-5 E7 Em7 A7 I've mortgaged all my castles in the air Em9 A9 F#m7 Gdim I've telegraphed and phoned, and sent an airmail special, too; Em7 A+ Am6 B7 Your answer was "Good bye" and there was even postage due. Em7 C#m7-5 F#7 Bm7 I fell in love just once, and then it had to be with you Em7 A7 D DM7 B7 Ev'rything happens to me, Em7 A7 D Ev'rything happens to me.
Everything Happens to Me
Everything I Have Is Yours Words & Music by Harold Adamson & Burton Lane Recorded by Billy Eckstine, 194
A E7-9 D9 Fdim Edim E D9 Ev'rything I have is yours, you're part of me;
E
Bm7-5 - Fdim
A E7-9 D9 Fdim Edim E Ev'rything I have is yours, my destiny. Fdim B7 B7/F# Dm Dm6 I would gladly give the sun to you, Fdim A C#7 F#7 If the sun were only mine; Cdim C#m Gm7 C#m Cdim(IV) I would gladly give the earth to you, E B7 E7 And the stars that shine.
A E7-9 D9 Fdim Edim E Ev'rything that I possess, I offer you;
D9
A E7-9 D9 Fdim A7 D Let my dream of hap - pi - ness come true.
E
Fdim B7 B7/F# Dm Dm6 I'd be happy just to spend my life Fdim A C#7 F#7 Waiting at your beck and call.
First Time: A E7-9 D9 Fdim Edim E Cdim A Ev-rything I have is yours -- my life, my all.
Last Time: A E7-9 D9 Fdim Ev-rything I have is yours -Edim E Fdim(III) E D9 The dreams I dream, the schemes I scheme, Edim E My love,
E7
D9 A my all.
Bm7-5 - Fdim
Theme from Exodus Words & Music by Pat Boone & Ernest Gold Recorded by Ferrante & Teischer, 1960 Main theme from the movie "Exodus"
Am D F G Am This land is mine, God gave this land to me, Em C D E This brave and ancient land to me. Em A Am Em And when the morning sun reveals her hills and plains, G Dm Em G Am E Then I see a land where children can run free.
A D F G Am So take my hand, and walk this land with me, Em C D E And walk this golden land with me. Em A Am Em Though I am just a man, when you are by my side, G Dm Em F G Am With the help of God, I know I can be strong E Em7 To make this land our home; A Am If I must fight, I'll fight to make this land our own; E Em7 I'll fight to make this land our own; A Am6 E Until I die, this land is mine!
Exactly Like You Words & Music by Dorothy Fields & Jimmy McHugh Recorded by Ruth Etting, 1930 (#11)
Intro Verse: D A7 G A7 A7/9 D6 Cdim I used to have a per - fect sweet - heart -Em7 A7 A7+5 D Not a real one, just a dream;
Cim
Em7 Gdim Em7 G/B A won - der - ful vis - ion of us as a
D A7 G A7 A7/9 D6 Can you im - ag - ine how I feel now?
A7 team.
Cdim
Em7 A7 A7+5 B7 Love is real now, it's i - deal; Em7 A7 D B7 You're just what I wan - ted, Em7 A7 Cdim A7 A7+5 And now it's nice to live, par - a - dise to live.
Melody: D G Em7 D E7 D9 A7 E7 I know why I've waited, know why I've been blue; A7 G A Em7 A7 D Em7 Fdim D A7sus4 Prayed each night for some - one ex - act - ly like you.
D G Em7 D E7 D9 A7 E7 Why should we spend mon - ey on a show or two? A7 G Fdim A7 Em7 D G Fdim D No one does those love scenes ex - act - ly like you.
Bridge: D9 Am7 D7 G6 Edim You make me feel so grand, A7 Em7 D G I want to hand the world to you;
D
F#7 Bm7 G Gdim You seem to understand A7 DM7 D6 Each foolish little scheme I'm schem - ing, Em7 A7 A7+5 Dream I'm dream - ing. D G Em7 D E7 D9 A7 E7 Now I know why moth - er taught me to be true -A7 G Fdim A7 Em7 D G Fdim D She meant me for someone ex -act - ly like you.
Exactly Like You
Experience Unnecessary Words & Music by Luigi Creatore, Hugo Peretti, Gladys Shelley & John Whiteman Recorded by Sarah Vaughan, 1955 (#14)
A E7 A D F#7 B7 I want a man to hold me tight, Cdim G Em7 Gdim D I want a man to kiss goodnight; Cdim Em7 A7 D F#m Bm If he is young and free, just send him to me -E7/9 E7 E7alt E7 Bm7-5 Cdim A7 Ex - per - i - ence un - nec - es - sa - ry.
A E7 A D F#7 B7 I want a man with lots of charm, Cdim G Em7 Gdim D I want a man, no false alarm, Cdim Em7 A7 D F#m Bm The kind of guy who'll kiss my tears when I cry -E7/9 E7 E7alt E7 Bm7-5 Cdim D Ex - per - i - ence un - nec - es - sa - ry. Bridge: D7 A7 Em7 A7 Em7 A7 Gdim Cdim A7 If he is big and strong and will - ing to learn, D6 Em7 Edim D6 There are such thrills in store! F#7 Bm7 F#7 Bm7 G F#7 And when the lights are dim and I'm close to him, A E7 D9 A7 I'll teach him what my lips are for.
A E7 A D F#7 B7 I want a man a - round the house; Cdim G Em7 Gdim D I want a man, not just a mouse. Cdim Em7 A7 D F#m Bm We'll spend a co - zy life as hus - band and wife -E7/9 E7 E7alt E7 Bm7-5 Cdim A7 Ex - per - i - ence un - nec - es - sa - ry.
Falling In Love Again Words & Music by Sammy Lerner & Frederick Hollander Recorded by Linda Ronstadt, 1984 Introduced by Marlene Dietrich in the 1930 film "The Blue Angel"
A A7 D9 D A AM7 F#m Falling in love again -- never wan - ted to. Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 What am I to do?
E7/6 E7 A Edim Can't help it.
E7
A A7 D9 D A AM7 F#m Love's al - ways been my game, play it how I may; Fm7 Bm7-5 E7 E7/6 E7 A I was made that way -- can't help it
Bridge:
F#7 B7 Men cluster to me like moths around a flame E7 D9 Bm7-5 E7 And if their wings burn, I know I'm not to blame.
A A7 D9 D A AM7 F#m Falling in love again -- never wan - ted to. Fm7 Bm7-5 What am I to
E7 do?
E7/6 E7 A D9 Can't help it.
A
Falling In Love With Love Words & Music by Lorenz Hart & Richard Rodgers Recorded by Frances Langford, 1939 (#18) From the 1938 musical "The Boys From Syracuse"
D DM7 D6 D A7sus A7 Em7 Falling in love with love is falling for make - believe; A7sus A7 A7sus A7 DM7 D6 Falling in love with love is playing the fool. DM7 D6 DM7 D6 F#7 A6 Caring too much is such a juvenile fancy;
DM7
F#7
D6
A6
Fdim Bm Em E7 Em7 G/B Learning to trust is just for children in school.
A7sus
D DM7 D6 D A7sus A7 I fell in love with love one night when the moon was full, A7sus A7 A7sus A7 DM7 I was unwise with eyes unable to see.
D6
DM7
A7
A7
Em7
A7
D6
DM7 D7 DM7 D6 F#7 I fell in love with love, with love ev-er-last-ing, B7 Em Cdim Em7 A7 D DM7 But love fell out with me.
Em7
A7
D DM7 D6 D A7sus A7 Oh, I fell in love with love one night when the moon was full,
I was unwise with eyes unable to see. DM7 D7 DM7 D6 F#7 I fell in love with love, with love ev-er-last-ing, B7 Em Cdim Em7 A7 D DM7 But love fell out with me.
D6
D9
Em7
A7
D6
Em7
A7
Faraway Places Words & Music by Joan Whitney & Alex Kramer Recorded by Margaret Whiting, 1949
E E6 E Far-away places with strange-sounding names, F#m B7 Far away over the sea; E E+7 A9 A-9 A Am6 Those far-away places with the strange-sound-ing names E B7 E Are calling, calling me.
Edim
B7
E E6 E Goin' to China, or maybe Siam; F#m B7 I want to see for myself E E+7 A9 A-9 A Am6 Those far-away places I've been read - ing a - bout E B7 E In a book that I took from the shelf.
Bridge: E7 A Bm7-5 E I start getting restless whenever I hear C7 B7 Bm7-5 E E7 The whistle of a train; A B7 E I pray for the day I can get underway B7 F#7 F#m7 And look for those castles in Spain.
B7
E E6 E They call me a dreamer - well, maybe I am, F#m B7 But I know that I'm burning to see E E+7 A AM7 A7 D9 Those far-away places with the strange-sound-ing names E B7 G#7 Calling, calling me.
G7
F#m7
F7+9
E6
Fascinatin' Rhythm Words & Music by Ira & George Gershin, 1923 Recorded by Susannah McCorkle, 1979
G G6 G7 G6 G G7 G6 G G7 G6 G Got a little rhy - thm, a rhy - thm, a rhy - thm G6 G7 G6 G That pitter-pats in my brain, G G6 G7 G6 G G7 G6 G G7 G6 So darn per - sis - tent, the day is - n't dis - tant G Am7 Dm7 Am7 G When it'll drive me in - sane; C Am C7 Am C C7 Am C C7 Comes in the morn - ing, with - out an - y warn - ing C Am C7 Am C7/9 And hangs a - round me all day; C Am C7 Am D9 Am7 D7 I'll have to sneak up to it, some - day and speak up to it -C Am C7 D7 I hope it lis - tens when I say
Am7 C D7 Am7 C D7 Fas - ci - na - tin' rhy - thm, you've got me on the go; Am7 C D7 Am7 D7 Fas - ci - na - tin' rhy - thm, I'm all a-quiv - er. Dm7 F G7 Dm7 F G7 What a mess you're mak - ing, the neigh - bors want to know Dm7 F G7 Dm7 G7 Why I'm always shaking, just like a flivver. C C/B Am7 Cdim G G/F# Each morning I get up with the sun, G/B Am7 D9 Am7 Start a-hop - ping, nev - er stop - ping. A Em7 A7 G/B A7 D7 To find, that night, no work has been done. C C/B Am7 C D7 I know that once it did - n't mat - ter, Am7 D7 But now you're do - ing wrong Am7 C D7 C D7 When you start to pat - ter, I'm so un - hap - py; Dm7 F G7 Dm7 F G7 Won't you take a day off, de - cide to run a - long Dm7 F G7 Dm7 G7 Some - where far a - way off, and make it snap - py? C C/B Am7 D7 Am7 D7 B7 E7 Oh, how I long to be the girl I used to be -Am C D7 Fas - ci - na - tin' rhy - thm, Am C D7 Am7 G Oh, won't you stop pick - ing on me?
Fascinatin' Rhythm
Fascination Words & Music by Dick Manning & F.D. Marchetti, 1932* Recorded by Jane Morgan, 1957 (#7)
Dm7 G7 C CM7 C CM7 Cm7/6 It was fas-ci-na-- tion, I know,
Dm7 G7 C Cdim Dm A7 And it might have ended right there at the start --
Dm Just a passing glance,
Dm+7
Dm7 just a brief romance,
Dm6
Dm Fm Dm7 Dm7-5 G7 And I might have gone on my way empty-heart ed.
Dm7 G7 C CM7 C CM7 Cm7/6 It was fas-ci-na-- tion, I know,
Dm7 G7 C Cdim Dm Seeing you alone with the moonlight above;
A7
Dm Dm+7 F Dm7 G7 Then I touched your hand and next moment I kissed you --
Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 C Fas-ci-na-tion turned to love.
(
Edim
Dm7
G7
)
*According to recent visitor Mike Robertson, this song was composed in 1905 and the lyrics were originally in French, by Maurice De Feraudy. It is thus only Dick Manning's English lyric that comes from 1932 -- and I'm told by Mike that they don't even approximate the original French. (This wouldn't surprise me at all, based on my own limited understanding of songs originally popularized with Spanish lyrics, such as Besame Mucho, or other cases which have been brought to my attention by others.) MIke did provide me with a second "verse" of lyrics which, as he notes, may or may not even be Manning's, but which fit well and which flesh-out the song for those wishing to extend it: "It was fascination, my dear, I was in a paradise when you were near, I was all aglow, more than you could know; It was just a dream, now I see things more clearly; It was fascination, that's true, There I was en tranced by the starlight and you, Then you turned a way, love, and oh, when you left me, Fascination vanish'd, too." Largely forgotten for 25 years after it was first popularized in America, this song was reborn when it was featured in the 1957 movie "Love In The Afternoon." Several recordings of it were made that year, including those by Dinah Shore (#15), Dick Jacobs (#17) and David Carroll (#56).
Fascination
Feel Like Makin Love Words & Music by Eugene McDaniels* Recorded by Roberta Flack, 1974 (#1)
Em Em9 Em A7 A+7 A7 D9 Strollin' in the park, watching winter turn to spring
B7
Bb9
Em Em9 Em A7 A+7 A7 D9 Walkin' in the dark, seein' lovers do their thing
Refrain: G#7 GM7 G5 G6 Oo - ooh that's the time, GM7 G5 That's the time, D9 Cdim E7 G/F# Oo - ooh baby.
G6
F#m7
G
F#m7 Em7 B7 I feel like makin' love to you, C9 Bm7-5 I feel like makin' dreams come true,
A7/9
Em Em9 Em A7 A+7 A7 D9 B7 When you talk to me, when you're moanin' sweet and low, Em Em9 Em When you're touching me
A7
Bb9
A+7 A7 D9 and my feelings start to show.
Repeat Refrain:
Em Em9 Em A7 In a restaurant,
A+7 A7 D9 B7 holding hands by candlelight,
Em Em9 Em A7 While I'm touching you,
Bb9
A+7 A7 D9 wanting you with all my might.
Repeat Refrain:
*If McDaniels' name sounds familiar, it should -- more than 10 years before writing this Roberta Flack hit, and recording under the first name "Gene" rather than Eugene, he had a series of hits of his own with "A Hundred Pounds of Clay," "Tower of Strength," and "Chip, Chip" among others.
--------------------------------------------------Firefly Words & Music by Carolyn Leigh & Cy Coleman Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1960
G Am7 Bbm7 D Am7 D9 Am7 D7 I call her firefly, 'cause, oh my, G Gdim Am7 G G6 She ra - di - ates moon glow, D7 Am7 D7 Am7 Wants none of that noon glow, G Am7 Edim Am7 Cdim G She starts to glitter when the sun goes down. Gdim D Am7 By eight p.m.,
D9
Em7 D7 it's may - hem;
G Am7 G G6 She switches the brights up, E7 Bm7-5 A7 Lights up and gives me a call, Gdim G A7 D7 G "Hey, take me to the fireflies ball."
Bridge: F#m7 B7 F#7 But when I get her there, set her there, B7 F#7 E7 Bm7-5 E7 Do I get to pet her there and grab me some glow? Bm7-5 A7 E7 A7 E7 No, she's a gad-about, mad about lurin' ev'ry lad about D7 Am7 D7 G6 While leavin' me moanin' low.
Edim D7 Am7 D7 Em7 Fdim E7 G Am7 G G6 Oh firefly, why can't I latch on to you no how? E7 Bm7-5 A7 Gdim Oh how I love you, but gee G B7 Em A7 While you set the night on fire, fly, G Gdim Am7 G Shine a little light on me.
Small point, but the Bbm7 in the opening line of this song doesn't need to be played as a fully-shaped chord to work -- just slide the Am7 down 1 fret.
Five Foot Two Words & Music by Ray Henderson, Sam Lewis & Joe Young, 1925 Recorded by The Dorsey Brothers Orchestra, 1953
C E7 Five foot two, eyes of blue, A7 Oh, what those five feet can do! F G C Edim Has anybody seen my gal?
Dm7
G7
C E7 Turned up nose, turned down hose -A7 Flapper?
Yes, sir, one of those.
F G C Has anybody seen my gal?
F
C
Bridge:
C/B E7 Now, if you run into a five foot two A7 All covered with fur, D7 Diamond rings and all those things, G Gdim Dm7 G7 Bet your life it isn't her.
G+ C E7 But could she love, could she woo, A7 Could she, could she, could she coo? F G C Has anybody seen my gal? F G C F Has anybody seen my gal?
Bm7-5
C
A7
Five Minutes More Words & Music by Sammy Cahn & Jule Styne Recorded by Frankie Carle, 1946
A AM7 A7 Five minutes more, F#m D F#7 Bm Only five minutes more -B7 E7 Bm7-5 E7 Cdim A Let me stay, let me stay in your arms.
Edim
E7
A AM7 A7 Here I am begging for F#m D F#7 Bm Only five minutes more, B7 E7 Bm7-5 E7 Fdim A Only five minutes more of your charms.
D9
A
Bridge: D Dm All week long I dreamed about A Cdim A AM7 Our Sat - ur - day date.
A
A9
D A C#7 F#m Don't you know that Sun - day morn - ing B7 E7 You can sleep late?
A AM7 A7 Give me five minutes more, F#m D F#7 Bm Only five minutes more, B7 E7 Bm7-5 E7 Fdim A D9 Let me stay, let me stay in your arms.
A
A7
Fly Me to the Moon Words & Music by Bart Howard, 1965 Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1965 (#82)
Am7 Dm7 Fly me to the moon G7 CM7 And let me sing among the stars,
C7
FM7 Bm7-5 Let me see what spring is like E7 Am7 On Jupiter and Mars;
A7
Dm7 G7 Em7 In other words, hold my hand;
A7
Dm7 G7 Bm7-5 E7 In other words, darling, kiss me.
Am7 Dm7 Fill my heart with song, G7 CM7 And let me sing for ever more;
C7
FM7 Bm7-5 You are all I long for, E7 Am7 All I worship and adore.
A7
Dm7 G7 In other words,
Bb7 Em7-5 please be true;
Dm7 G7 In other words,
C Cdim I love you.
-
A7
Dm7
G7
(Second time) Dm7 G7 C In other words, I love you.
Fdim
C
Fool Number One Words & Music by Kathryn R. Fulton Recorded by Brenda Lee, 1961 (#3)
G7 C Am I fool number one, or am I fool number two? G7 C How many other hearts have been fooled by you? F F#m9 C G C I suppose that the number is far from being small, G G7 C And I'll bet that I'm the biggest fool of all.
Bridge: F C If I had the chance, I guess I'd do it all again, G7 C C7 I'd go down that same old road, even knowing at the end F Fm C You'll leave me when your heart hears a new love call; G7 C So I guess that I'm the biggest fool of all.
G7 C Am I fool number one, or am I fool number two? G7 C How many other hearts have been fooled by you? F F#m9 C G C I suppose that the number is far from being small, G G7 C And I'll bet that I'm the biggest fool of all.
The Folks Who Live On The Hill Words & Music by Oscar Hammerstein & Jerome Kern Recorded by Peggy Lee, 1957
D B7 Em7 Someday, G/B Edim A7 D B7 Em7 Edim We'll build a home on a hilltop high, you and I, D B7 Em7 A7+5 D B7 Shiny and new, a cottage that two can fill; Gdim D And we'll be pleased to be called
B7
A7 Em7 A7 D The folks who live on the hill.
G A7
D B7 Em7 Someday,
B7
G
G
G/BEdim A7 D B7 Em7 Edim we may add a wing or two, a thing or two;
D B7 Em7 A7+5 D B7 We will make changes, as any family will. Gdim D But we will always be called
B7
G
G
A7 Em7 A7 D The folks who live on the hill.
Bridge: F#m Fdim Bm Fdim F#m Fdim F#m Our veranda will command a view of meadows green, Fdim F#7 Bm7-5 Fdim E7 A7 The sort of view that seems to want to be seen.
A7 Em7 A7 G/B A7+5 D B7 And when the kids grow up and leave us,
G
G/B Edim A7 D B7 Em7 Edim We'll sit and look at that same old view, just we two -D B7 Em7 G/B A7+5 D B7 G Baby and Joe, who used to be Jack and Jill, Gdim D B7 The folks who like to be called
G
A7 F#7 What they have always been called:
B7
B+ Em7 Edim A7 D The folks who live on the hill.
Em
Fools Fall In Love Words & Music by Jerry Lieber & Mike Stoller Recorded by The Drifters, 1957
E7/6 A7 D D9 D F#m D9 G G/F# Well, fools fall in love in a hurry,
Em7
A7 A7sus4 A7 G A7 Em7 D F#7 Fools give their hearts much too soon; B7 Cdim B7 Em B+ Just play them two bars of "Stardust,"
Em7
Em6
G D9/F# Em7/9 G/B A7 Just hang out one silly moon. E7/6 A7 D D9 D F#m D9 G G/F# Oh - oh! They've got their love torches burning
Em7
A7 A7sus4 A7 G A7 Em7 D F#7 When they should be playing it cool; B7 Cdim B7 Dalt F#7 G I used to laugh but now I understand -G/B A7 D A7 G/B G A7 D Shake the hand of a brand new fool.
E7/6 A7 Well,
D D9 D F#m D9 G G/F# Em7 fools fall in love just like schoolgirls,
A7 A7sus4 A7 G A7 Em7 D F#7 Blind - ed by rose col - ored dreams; B7 Cdim B7 Em B+ They build their cas - tles on wishes
Em7
Em6
G D9/F# Em7/9 G/B A7 With only rain - bows for beams. E7/6 A7 D D9 D F#m D9 G G/F# Oh - oh! They're mak - ing plans for the future A7 A7sus4 A7 G A7 Em7 D F#7 When they should be right back at school; B7 Cdim B7 Dalt F#7 G I used to laugh but now I understand -G/B A7 D A7 G/B G A7 D Shake the hand of a brand new fool.
Em7
Recorded by The Drifters as an up-tempo swing, I've already found that this one works equally well at ballad tempo. Thanks to recent visitor Andrew Carpenter for the suggestion. Fools Fall In Love
Fools Rush In Words & Music by Johnny Mercer & Rube Bloom Recorded by Brook Benton, 1963
Dm7 G CM7 Fools rush in where angels fear to tread,
Am
Am7 Dm7 G7 And so I come to you, my love, C My heart above my head;
Am7
F6 Dm7 G7 C Though I see the danger there,
C/B
Am7
Am7/G Dm7-5 Am7 D7 Dm7 If there's a chance for me, then I don't care.
FM7 G CM7 Fools rush in where wise men never go, AM7 Dm7 G But wise men never fall in love, Bm7-5 So how are they to know? Dm7 Dm7-5 When we met,
E7
C C/B Am7 I felt my life begin,
Am7/G Dm7 G So o - pen up your heart and let Dm7 C This fool rush in.
Dm7-5
G#7
G
Last time: Am7/G Dm7 So o - pen up your heart and let Dm7 C Fdim(III) This fool rush in.
G
C alt
Am
G
For All We Know Words & Music by Sam M. Lewis & J. Fred Coots Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1943
A F#m D9 Dm7 E7 For all we know we may never meet again
A F#7 Before you go
Edim Bm7-5 Fdim E7 make this mo - ment sweet again
Cdim A Cdim Bm7 E7 We won't say "Good night" until the last minute
A Cdim Bm7 F7 E7? I'll hold out my hand and my heart will be in it
A F#m D9 Dm7 E7 For all we know this may only be a dream
A F#7 Edim Bm7-5 Fdim E7 We come and go like a ripple on a stream
Cdim A G#7 C#7 F#7 So love me tonight; tomorrow was made for some
Bm7 Dm6 E7 Bm7-5 E7 A6 Tomorrow may never come for all we know.
For All We Know Words & Music by Robb Wilson, Arthur James & Fred Karlin Recorded by The Carpenters, 1971 (#3)
C C/B Love,
Am7 Am7/G D9 D9/F# look at the two of us,
F6 Fm C Strangers in many ways.
C/B Am Am7 D/F# We've got a life - time to share
D7
G CM7 FM7 So much to say, and as we go
Dm7
C from day to day,
C/B D9/F# F6 Fm C I'll feel you close to me, but time alone will tell.
C/B Am7 Am7/G D9/F# Let's take a life - time to say,
FM7 Dm For only time
D7 G "I knew you well,"
Dm+7
Dm7 Em7 will tell us so,
C/B
Am7
CM7
A7
FM7 And love may grow
G C for all we know.
Am7/G
Dm7
Fdim(III)
G
(CM7)
For Me And My Gal Words & Music by Edgar Leslie, E. Ray Goetz & George W. Meyer Recorded by Judy Garland & Gene Kelly, 1942
G Am7 G/B D7 Am7 The bells are ring - ing
D7
Am7 D9 Am7 D7 Am7 The birds are sing - ing
D7
D9 D7 G Am7alt for me and my gal, D9 D7 G for me and my gal.
G G/F# B7 Ev'rybody's been know - ing
Em B+ to a wedding they're go - ing,
Em6 A7 Em7 And for weeks they've been sew - ing, Gdim D7 Am7 Ev'ry Susie and Sal.
D7
D7
D9 D7 B7 for me and my gal.
Cdim G G+7 G9 G7 And sometime I'm gonna build a little home for two, C C/B Edim Or three or four or more, D7 Am7 In love land
D7
Gdim
D9 D7 G Am7alt for me and my gal.
Bridge:
G Em Am7 D7 Do you know why the birds are singing, G Em Do you know
Am7 D9 why the bells are ringing?
G G7 C Gdim I'm gonna give you a big surprise -G Gdim D7 I'm gonna tell you why.
Repeat First Verse
Em7
A7
Am7 D9 Am7 D7 Am7 D7 D9 D7 G Am7alt They're con- gre - ga - ting for me and my gal; Am7 D9 Am7 D7 Am7 The par -son's wait - ing
G
G
D7
G
For Once In My Life Words & Music by Orlando Murden & Ronald Miller Recorded by Tony Bennett (#91 in 1967) Also recorded by Stevie Wonder (#2 in 1968)
C C/B Am A7 For once in my life I've got someone who needs me, Dm Dm+7 Dm7 Someone I've needed so long;
G7
Dm Dm+7 Dm7 G7 For once unafraid I can go where life leads me, C Dm7 G7 C Somehow I know I'll be strong.
C/B
Am Am+7 Am7 D For once I can touch what my heart used to dream of F Cdim Long before
I
A7 Dm7 knew
Em Em+7 A7sus4 Someone warm like you
A7
Dm7 Cdim Fdim G G+ Could make my dreams come true.
C C/B Am A7 For once in my life I won't let sorrow hurt me-Dm Dm+7 Dm7 Not like it's hurt me before.
G7
Dm Dm+7 Dm7 G7 For once I've got someone I know won't desert me-C Dm7 G7 C I'm not alone an - y - more
Bm7-5
Am Am+7 Am7 D7/9 For once I can say: "This is mine you can't take it." Dm Dm7 F D7 As long as I know I've got love, I can make it. C C/B Am Dm7 G C For once in my life I've got someone who needs me.
(instrumental interlude - part 1)
Am
G#7
G7
C C/B Am A7 For once in my life I won't let sorrow hurt me-Dm Dm+7 Dm7 G7 Not like it's hurt me before. Dm Dm+7 Dm7 G7 For once I've got someone I know won't desert me-C Dm7 G7 C Bm7-5 I'm not alone an - y - more. Am Am+7 Am7 D7/9 For once I can say: "This is mine you can't take it." Dm Dm7 F D7 As long as I know I've got love, I can make it. C C/B Am Dm7 G C For once in my life I've got someone who needs me.
Fdim(III)
Fdim
For Once In My Life
C
(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons Words & Music by Deek Watson & William Best Recorded by Nat "King" Cole*, 1946 (#1 for 6 weeks)
A7+5 D D9 G A7 A7+5 I love you for sen - ti - men F#7 Bm I hope you do believe me A7 A7+5 D I'll give you my heart
A7+5 D I love you
Bm+7
D tal reasons
G
G
Cdim
Em7
A7
D9 G
A7 A7+5 D and you alone were meant for me
F#7 Bm Bm+7 Please give your loving heart to me A7 A7+5 D And say we'll never part
D9
Gdim
D
D9
G
G
D7
Bridge: Em7 A7 D I think of you every morning Em7 A7 D Dream of you every night
D9
D9
Em7 A7 D Darling, I'm never lonely
D9
G Em7 A7 Whenever you are in sight
A7+5 D D9 G A7 A7+5 I love you for sen - ti - men F#7 Bm I hope you do believe me A7 A7+5 D I'll give you my heart
Bm+7
Cdim
D tal reasons
D9
G
G
Em7
A7
A7+5
D6
*This song has been recorded often, and has often charted. Within one year of Cole's version reaching number one, it was recorded successfully by Dina Shore and Eddie Howard (both reached #2), by Charlie Spivak (#5), by Ella Fitzgerald (#8) and by Art Kassell (#15.) It was revived in 1958 when Sam Cooke reached (#17).
For The First Time Words & Music by Buck Ram, Mario Panzeri, Vincenzo Di Paola & Sando Taccani Recorded by The Platters, 1959
A7 D B7 G For the first time, for the first time, I'm in love;
Em7
A7 Em7 Edim D For the first time, for the first time, I've found hap - pi - ness. Am7 B7 Cdim Em From the mo - ment I saw you, I was in rap - ture; E7 Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 A7 Ev'ry mo - ment after that, I live in the clouds.
A7 D B7 G Em7 For the first time, for the first time, I can thrill; A7 Em7 A7 C#m7-5 F#7 For the first time, I love you and al - ways will. Em B+ You're the first one,
F#7 yes, the first one,
G G/F# E7 You're my one and on - ly one, A7 D E7 A7 D For the first time, for the first time, I'm in love.
*Requested by frquent visitor and avowed Plantters fan James Andrews.
For You Words & Music by Al Dubin & Joe Burke Recorded by Glen Gray, 1930, Kenny Sargent vocal
A D9 A E7 F#m7 E7 D9 I will gather stars out of the blue, D9 E7 Bm7 For you,
E7 E7/6 A Edim for you.
E7
E7
A D9 A E7 F#m7 E7 I'll make a string of pearls out of the dew, D9 E7 Bm7 For you,
E7 E7/6 A C#m7-5 for you.
F#7 C#m7-5 F#7 Bm F#7 Bm Over the high - way and over the street, B7 Cdim E7 Bm7-5 E7 Carpets of clover I'll lay at your feet. Edim A D9 A E7 F#m7 E7 Oh, there's nothing in this world, I would - n't do D9 E7 Bm7 For you,
E7 E7/6 A for you.
Thanks to Stan McGee for the suggestion, and for providing an audio source.
For You, For Me, For Evermore Words & Music by Ira & George Gershwin Recorded by Judy Garland & Dick Haymes, 1947
D E7 Em7 A7 Em7 For you, for me, for evermore,
A7
D E7 Em7 A7 Em7 It's bound to be for evermore,
A7
Am7 D7 It's plain to see, Am7 D7 G We found by finding each other, Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 The love we waited for.
D E7 Em7 A7 Em7 I'm yours, you're mine and in our hearts Am7 D7 G The happy ending starts.
C9
D F#m7 Em7 A7 What a lovely world this world will be, D Bm7-5 C9 With a world of love in store E7 Em7 D Em7 A7 D For you, for me, for ev - er - more!
A7
Forever Words & Music by Buddy Killen Recorded by The Little Dippers*, 1960 (#9
A6 A DM7 D6 Hold me, kiss me, A6 A DM7 D6 Whis - per sweet - ly A6 A DM7 D6 That you love me A For - ev - er.
A6 A DM7 D6 Hold me, kiss me, A6 A DM7 D6 Whis - per sweet - ly A6 A DM7 D6 That you love me A For - ev - er.
The fact that this was their only charted single should come as no surprise -the group itself didn't actually exist until after the song was recorded. The song was actually recorded by The Anita Kerr Singers, and produced by the author. After this song became a hit, four singers -- Delores Dinning, Emily Gilmore, Darrell McCall and Hurschel Wiggintin -- were sent out to tour as "The Little Dippers." The song was originally performed by Floyd Cramer. It was also covered by Billy Walker as a Top 100 single in 1960, by Pete Drake as a Top 25 hit in 1964, and by Mercy as a Top 100 single in 1979. This version made its debut January 25, 1960, and remained on the charts for 14 weeks, peaking at #9. Another interesting bit of trivia: if ever there was a prize for minimalism in lyric writing, this song would probably win. It's one verse, repeated twice, contains only 11 words and a mere fifteen syllables.
Forget Domani Words & Music by Sonny Burke, Norman Newell & Rizero Ortolani Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1965 From the movie "The Yellow Rolls Royce"
Forget Domani
A F#7 D Bm Let's forget about tomorrow,
D Cdim A let's forget about tomorrow
A F#7 D Bm7-5 A E7 A Let's forget about tomorrow for tomorrow never comes
Dm7 Am Dm7 Fdim Am Do-mani, forget domani
Dm7
E7 Am Am+7 Am7 Am6 Dm7 Let's live for now and an - y - how who needs domani? Fdim E7 Fdim E7 The moonlight, let's share the moonlight Fdim E7 Fdim E7 Bm7-5 Am Perhaps together we will never be again Fdim E7 Am Dm7 Fdim Am Ah, che luna, oh, che mare
Dm7
Fdim Am Am+7 Am7 Am6 Dm With such a moon and such a sea and you and me Dm Dm+7 Dm7 Dm6 I get so dizzy when you're standing near Am Am+7 Am7 Am6 It's not the music that you hear E7 Fdim E7 Bm7-5 Am My heart is beating like a jungle drum
Am+7
A7 Dm Dm+7 Dm7 Dm6 Let's take the minutes as they speed away Am Am+7 Am7 Am6 And hope it's true what people say Fdim E7 Fdim E7 Am "When you're in love, tomorrow never comes"
Final Refrain (Sing Twice) A F#7 D Bm D Cdim A Let's forget about tomorrow, let's forget about tomorrow A F#7 D Bm7-5 A E7 A Let's forget about tomorrow for tomorrow never comes.
Four Walls Words & Music by Marvin Moore & George Campbell Recorded by Jim Reeves, 1957
C Dm Out where the bright lights are glowing, Dm7 G7 C You're drawn like a moth to a flame. C C7 F You laugh while the wine's over-flowing, C G7 C While I sit and whisper your name.
Refrain: C
Dm
G
G7
G - G/A -
C
Four walls to hear me, four walls to see. C C7 F C G7 C Four walls too near me, closing in on me.
Sometimes I ask why I'm waiting, But my walls have nothing to say. I'm made for love, not for hating, So here where you left me I'll stay.
Repeat Refrain:
One night with you is like heaven, and so while I'm walking the floor, I'll listen for steps in the hallway, and wait for your knock on my door.
Repeat Refrain: (sing twice)
G/B
G - G/A -
G/B
Frenesi Words & Music by Ray Charles & S. K. Russell Adapted from a song by Alberto Dominguez Recorded by Julie London, 1963
Em7 Cdim Am7 D7 It was a fi - es - ta down in Mex - i - co, Em7 Cdim Am7 D7 And so I stopped a while to see the show; G Cdim Am7 G Am7 I knew that fre - ne - si meant "Please love me," G Am7 Cdim Am7 G And I could say fre - ne - si.
Em7 Cdim Am7 D7 A hand - some cab - el - ler - o caught my eye; Em7 Cdim Am7 D7 I stood en - chan - ted as he wan - dered by, G Cdim Am7 G Am7 And nev -er know - ing that it came from me, G Am7 Cdim Am7 G I gent - ly sighed "fre - ne - si."
D
C
Bridge: B Am7 B He stopped and raised his eyes to mine, C D Am7 B His lips just plea - ded to be kissed;
D
C
B Am7 B His eyes were soft as can - dle - shine, C Am7 D9 Am7 So how was I to re - sist?
D7
Em7 Cdim Am7 D7 And now with - out a heart to call my own, Em7 Cdim Am7 D7 A great - er hap - pi - ness I've nev - er known, G Cdim Am7 G Am7 Be - cause his kiss - es are for me a - lone G Am7 Cdim Am7 G Who would - n't say "fre - ne - si?"
According to one published source I've seen, bandleader Artie Shaw walked away from the music business during the height of its (and his) popularity in 1939 to go to Mexico. While there, he heard this song, and rushed back to the United States to record it. It hit the charts in a big way, staying in the top ten from December of 1940 until April of 1941, and held the number 1 spot for three weeks. Shaw's version obviously scored far better in the charts, but London's version is one of the relatively few I've found that contained the vocal.
Frenesi
Friendly Persuasion (Thee I Love) Words & Music by Paul Francis Webster & Dimitri Tiomkin Recorded by Pat Boone, 1956 (#5)
A7 Em7 Dalt B7 G G/F# A Em7 D B7 Thee I love, more than the mea - dow so green and still G G/F# A Fdim(III) D B7 More than the mul - ber - ries on the hill G G/F# A Em7 F#m D9 Emy A7 G D More than the buds on a May ap - ple tree, I love thee G D B7 Em A Edim Gdim D Arms have I, strong as the oak, for this oc - ca - sion Fdim(III) C#7 Edim D G D F#m G A7 Lips have I, to kiss thee, too, in friend - ly per - sua - sion
A7 Em7 Dalt B7 G G/F# A Em7 D B7 Thee is mine, though I don't know ma - ny words of praise G G/F# A Fdim(III) D B7 Thee plea - sures me in a hun - dred ways G G/F# A Em7 F#m D9 Em7 Put on your bon - net, your cape, and your glove G/B Em7 Bm7 E A7 Em7 G And come with me, for thee I love, G D A7 Em7 Edim D And come with me, for thee I love.
Friendship Words & Music by Cole Porter, 1939 Recorded by Judy Garland & Johnny Mercer, 1940
A7 D Cdim E7 A7 D If you're ever up a tree, call on me;
DM7
D7
G D9 Fdim A7 D If you're ever in a mess, S.O.S. A7 E Em F#7 Em7 D If you ever feel so happy you land in jail, I'm your bail.
Refrain: A7 D G/B D G/B D G/B D A7 It's Friendship, friendship, just a perfect blendship D D7 G Gm D G/B Bb7 A7 D When other friendships have been forgot, ours will still be hot. D Bm7 Fdim A7 D Lah-dle-ah-dle-ah-dle dig, dig, dig
A7 D Cdim E7 A7 D If you're ever up a tree, phone to me;
DM7
D7
G D9 Fdim A7 D If you're ever down a well, ring my bell; A7 E Em F#7 Em7 D If you ever lose your teeth when you're out to dine, borrow mine.
Repeat Refrain:
A7 D Cdim E7 A7 D If they ever black your eyes, put me wise;
DM7
D7
G D9 Fdim A7 D If they ever cook your goose, turn me loose; A7 E Em F#7 Em7 If they ever put a bullet through your brain, I'll complain.
Repeat Refrain:
D
Frim Fram Sauce Words & Music by Joe Ricardel & Red Evans Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1945
E D9 E7 A D9 A I don't want french fried po - ta - toes, A D9 A Red ripe to - ma - toes,
D9
D9
B7 Edim B7 I'm nev- er sat - is - fied. D9 Cdim A F#7 I want the frim fram sauce with the aus - en fay D9 E7/6 A Edim With cha - fa - fa on the side.
E7
E D9 E7 A D9 A D9 I don't want pork chops and ba - con, A D9 A D9 That won't a - wa - ken B7 Edim B7 My ap - pe - tite in - side. D9 Cdim A F#7 I want the frim fram sauce with the aus - en fay D9 Dm6 A With cha - fa - fa on the side.
Bridge: A7 D D6 A fella's really got to eat A7 Fdim D9 And a fella should eat right. B7 Cdim E Five will get you ten Fdim B7 Cdim E7 I'm gonna feed myself right tonight.
E D9 E7 A D9 A D9 I don't want fish cakes and rye bread A D9 A You heard what I said.
D9
B7 Edim B7 Waiter, please serve mine fried D9 Cdim A F#7 I want the frim fram sauce with the aus - en fay D9 Dm6 A With cha - fa - fa on the side.
*Fifty years later, Diana Krall revived this one and brought it to the attention of a couple of generations' worth of listeners who had never heard it. I had, thanks to long-time piano bar acquaintance George P., who's been singing it for a lucky few of us for many years. Thanks to recent visitor mrjazz for the suggestion.
Frim Fram Sauce
From Here To Eternity Words & Music by Freddie Karger & Robert Wells Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1957
Edim Bm Bm7/E You vowed your love
E7
Bm7-5 Cdim D9 Bm7 from here to e - ter - ni - ty,
Cdim AM7 F#m AM7 D9 Bm7-5 C#m7-5 A love so true, it nev - er would die.
E7/9
F#7
Edim Bm Bm7/E E7 Bm7-5 Cdim AM7 C#m7-5 You gave your lips, gave them so will - ing - ly,
F#7
Bm7 D9 Cdim B7 E7 How could I know your kiss meant good-bye?
Edim Bm Bm7/E Now I'm a - lone,
E7
Bm7-5 Cdim D9 Bm7 with on - ly a mem - o - ry.
Cdim AM7 F#m AM7 D9 Bm7 Em7 My emp - ty arms will nev - er know why.
E7/9
A7
A7+5 DM7 D6 Dm+7 Dm6 AM7 C#m7-5 Though you are gone, this love that you left with me Bm Will live
Bm7/E
D9 from here
Edim Bm Bm7/E Now I'm a - lone,
Bm7-5 E7 A to e - ter - ni - ty.
F#7
E7
Bm7-5 Cdim D9 Bm7 with on - ly a mem - o - ry.
Cdim AM7 F#m AM7 D9 Bm7 Em7 My emp - ty arms will nev - er know why.
E7/9
A7
A7+5 DM7 D6 Dm+7 Dm6 A AM7 F#m Though you are gone, this love that you left with me Cdim A C#m7-5 This endless desire,
F#7
D9 Bm7 Bm7-5 E7-9 From here to e - ter ni
Edim Bm Bm7/E will live E7 -
A D9 ty.
BM7
AM7
From This Moment On Words & Music by Cole Porter Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1957
Em B+ Em7 B7 From this mo - ment on, Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 C C/B Am7 Cm Cm7 You for me, Dear, only two for tea, Dear, G Edim B7 From this moment on.
Em B+ Em7 B7 From this hap - py day, Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 C C/B Am7 Cm Cm7 No more blue songs, only whoop - de- do songs G D7 G GM7 From this moment on.
G7
Gm7
Bridge: C C/B Am7 Am7/G For you've got the love I
Cm Cm7 need so much,
G Dm7 E7 Got the skin I love to touch, D A7 Got the arms to hold me tight, D C7 B7 Got the sweet lips to kiss good night.
Em B+ Em7 B7 From this mo - ment on, Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 C C/B Am7 Cm Cm7 You and I, Babe, we'll be ri - din' high, Babe, G G/F# Edim Am7 G B7 Ev'- ry care is gone
E7
A7 Em7 Am7 D9 G from this mo - ment on.
Full Moon and Empty Arms Words & Music by Buddy Kaye, Ted Mossman & Sergi Rachmaninoff (From Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto #2) Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1946 (#17)
G C Bbm7 C Bbm7 Full moon and empty arms -C G#7 Fdim(III) G7(3) Fdim C The moon is there for us to share, but where are you? C Bm7-5 Cdim E7 A night like this
G Edim G7 C Dm7 C could weave a mem - o - ry,
C C/B Am7 D7 Am7 And ev - 'ry kiss
D9
Am Em7 Cdim G D7/9 G7 could start a dream for two.
C Bbm7 C Bbm7 Full moon and empty arms, C G#7 Fdim(III) G7(3) Fdim C To - night I'll use the mag - ic moon to wish up - on, C Bm7-5 Cdim E7 G G6 G7 C G7 C And next full moon, if my one wish comes true, C C/B G7 D Dm Dm7 G7 C My emp - ty arms will be filled with you.
*Requested by recent/frequent visitor/contributor RApplguitar. This song could well appear on any list of "elegant plagiarisms" -- songs which were based on (and sometimes outright duplicates of) classical melodies, but re-tooled to become popular songs. (I'm not positive, but I believe I first ran into the term in this context in one of Joel Whitburn's books.)
Gal In Calico Words & Music by Leo Robin & Arthur Schwartz Recorded by Johnny Mercer, 1947
D9 Em7 Edim D G Em7 A7/6 Met a gal in cal - i - co down in Santa Fe; D6 F#m Bm7 Cdim G Cdim A7 Used to be her Sunday beau 'til I rode away. D D6 D Cdim A7 Cdim A7 Do I want her? Do I want her love? Yes sirree. D D6 D Will I win her?
F#m Cdim G Will I win her love?
Em7 A7 Wait and see.
D9 Em7 Edim D G Em7 A7/6 Workin' with the ro - de - o, go from town to town, D6 F#m Bm7 Cdim G Cdim A7 See most ev'ry kinda gal, ev'ry kind of gown; D D6 D7 D6 G9 G Gm7 But who made my heart sing yipee yi, yipee yo? Edim D F#m Em7 A7 D My little gal in cal - i - co.
D9 Em7 Edim D G Em7 A7/6 I'll take my gal in cal - i - co down in Danta Fe D6 F#m Bm7 Cdim G Cdim A7 Guess I better let her know that I feel this way. D D6 D Cdim A7 Cdim A7 Is she wait - in'? Is she waitin'? She'd better be! D D6 D Cdim A7 Cdim A7 Am I ho - pin' to be ropin' her? Yes sirree! D9 Em7 Edim D G Em7 A7/6 Gonna quit the ro - de - o, gonna settle down, D6 F#m Bm7 Cdim G Cdim A7 Buy a bolt of cal - i - co for a wedding gown. D D6 D7 D6 G9 G Gm7 And will I fence her in? Yipee yi, yipee yo! Edim D F#m Em7 A7 D F#7 My little gal in cal - i - co,
B7
G G/F# Em7 A7 D little gal in cal - i - co.
The Gang That Sang Heart Of My Heart Words & Music by Ben Ryan, 1926 Recorded by Don Cornel, 1953 (#10) Also recorded by The Four Lads, Alan Dale & Johnny Desmond
C Cdim C "Heart of My Heart,"
Cdim
G Cdim G I love that mel - o - dy;
G Cdim G Fdim C Dm7 C C/B "Heart of My Heart" brings back those memories,
C/Bb
A7 Gdim A7 D7 Fdim D7 When we were kids on the corner of the street, D Cdim D7 We were rough and ready guys, G Cdim Dm7 G5 Fdim G7 But, oh, how we could har - mo - nize, C Cdim C Cdim G Cdim G7 Heart of my heart, meant friends were dearer then -Fdim G7 Bm7-5 E7 Too bad we had to part, A7 Fdim A7 I know a tear would glisten D Cdim D7 If once more I could listen, F Fdim G Fdim C C/B To the gang that sang "Heart of My Heart," of D DM7 D7 F G C To the gang that sang "Heart of My Heart," C5 Cdim Heart of
Dm7 C My Heart.
C/Bb A7 my heart -
Garden In The Rain Words & Music by Carroll Gibbons & James Dyrenforth Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1960
A Cdim E7 A Bm7-5 A7 'Twas just a garden in the rain D Cdim C#m7-5 F#7 Close to a little leafy lane, D Bm7-5 E7 A F#m Bm7-5 E7 A F#m A touch of color 'neath skies of gray.
D
Cdim
A Cdim E7 A Bm7-5 A7 The rain - drops kissed the flower beds; D Cdim C#m7-5 F#7 The blossoms raised their thirsty heads. D Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 Cdim A A perfumed "Thank you" they seemed to say.
Bridge: G#m7 C#m G#m7 Cdim(IV) G#m7 C#m Surely here was charm beyond com - pare to view; G#m7 Bm7-5 A G#m7 C#m G#7 E7 Maybe it was just that I was there with you.
A Cdim E7 A Bm7-5 A7 'Twas just a garden in the rain, D Cdim C#m7-5 F#7 But then the sun came out again D Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 Cdim A And sent us happily on our way.
E7
Garden of Eden Words & Music by Denise Norwood Recorded by Joe Valino, 1956 (#12)
D7 G G6 When you walk in the garden Am7 G G6 The garden of Eden
G
G
Am7 G With a beautiful woman
G6
Am7 D7 And you know how you care
G
Am7
D7
Am7 G G6 And the voice in the garden Am7 G The Garden of Eden
G6
G
G
Am7 G Tells you she is forbidden
G6
D7
Am7 G G7 Can you leave her there.
(G7) C When you're yearnin' for lovin' Am7 G And she touches your hand
G6
Am7
C
G
G6 C Am7 And your heart starts in pounding Am7 G G6 And you're feeling so grand
C
G
G6 C Am7 Can you lead her to heaven Am7 G And obey the commands
G6
C
G
G6 D Am7 Can you walk from the garden? D Does your heart understand?
Repeat First Section
DM7
D7
G7 C Can you leave her there?
Cm
Cm7 G Can you leave her there?
Am7 alt
Cm G Can you leave her there?
Garden of Eden
Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You? Words & Music by Don Redman & Andy Razaf Recorded by Peggy Lee, 1953*
G F Fdim A7 Love makes me treat you the way that I do -F G A G#7 Gee baby, ain't I good to you?
C#7
G F There's nothing in this world too good Fdim A7 For a girl so good and true. F G A G#7 Gee baby, ain't I good to you?
Bridge: D9 Bm7 Dm6 A D9 A A7 Bought you a fur coat for Christmas, a diamond ring, D9 Bm7 Dm6 A D9 A A7 A big Cadillac car, and ev' - ry - thing.
G F C#m7-5 F#7 What makes me treat you the way that I do? D9 E7 D9 F#7 Gdim Gee baby, ain't I good to you?
F#7
D9 E7 Fdim A Gee baby, ain't I good to you?
*There are several good versions of this one that I listened to in developing this chart - among them Ella Fitzgerald's from 1956, Nat King Cole's from 1942 and Diana Krall's from 1995.
Georgia On My Mind Words & Music by Hoagy Carmichael & Stuart Gorrell Recorded by Ray Charles, 1960 (#1) Also by Willie Nelson, 1976 Adapted from an arrangement by Reed Kotler at justjazz.com
Georgia On My Mind
Intro:
|
C - Edim
|
Dm7 - G7
|
C - Cdim
C E7 Am7 F Georgia, Georgia, the whole day through
|
Dm7 - G7
-
Fm
E7
Fm
C Edim Dm7 G7 C Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind, Dm7 G7 Georgia on my mind.
C E7 Am7 F Georgia, Georgia, a song of you
Fdim
C Edim Dm7 G7 C F Comes as sweet and clear as moonlight on the pines.
C
Bridge: Am7 Dm7 Am7 F Am7 Dm7 Am7 D7 Other arms reach out to me, other eyes smile tenderly; Am7 F C Cdim Am7 Gdim Dm7 Still in peaceful dreams I see the road leads back to you.
C E7 Am7 F Georgia, Georgia, no peace I find
F
Fm
Repeat Bridge:
C E7 Am7 F Georgia, Georgia, no peace I find
Fdim(III) - Fdim
C Edim Dm7 G7 C Just and old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind,
E7
Coda: Dm7 F Just and old sweet song keeps F
Fm
C
G+
Fdim(III)
C Edim Dm7 G7 C Just and old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind.
G G+ G6 C Georgia on my mind.
G7
G
CM7(9)
A7
C
E7
G+
|
Get Happy Words & Music by Ted Koehler & Harold Arlen* Recorded by Judy Garland, 1950
A7 A7+5 A7 D G/B D Pack up your troubles and just get happy; D A7 G/B D Ya better chase all your cares a - way.
G
A7
A7+5 A7 D G/B D Sing Hal -le - lu - jah, c'mon get happy,
G
D A7 D D7 Get ready for the judgment day.
G Am7 G The sun is shinin', c'mon get happy,
C
G D7 Am7 G D7 The Lord is waiting to take your hand; G Am7 G C Shout Hal - le - lu - jah, c'mon get happy, G D7 Am7 G We're goin' to the Prom - ised Land.
A7
Bridge:
F7 E7 We're headin' 'cross the river, A7 D7 Gonna wash our sins in the tide F7 Bm7-5 E7 A7 It's all so peaceful on the other side
A7 A7+5 A7 D G/B D For - get your troubles and just get happy D A7 G/B D Ya better chase all your cares a - way
A7
A7+5 A7 D G/B D Sing Hal - le - lu - jah, c'mon get happy D A7 D D7 Get ready for the judgment day
G
G
G Am7 G C The sun is shinin', c'mon get happy, G D7 Am7 G D7 The Lord is waiting to take your hand; G Am7 G C Shout Hal - le - lu - jah, c'mon get happy, G D7 Am7 G We're goin' to the Prom - ised Land.
A7
(Repeat Bridge)
(Repeat first verse)
*This was Harold Arlen's first published song, and it charted a number of times over the ensuing decades. It reached the top twenty twice in 1930: once by Nat Shilkret (# 6) and once by Frankie Trumbauer (# 15). Introduced by Ruth Etting in the revue "9:15 Revue." Dubbed by Jane Froman for Susan Hayward in the 1952 film "With A Song In My Heart"
Get Happy
Gigi Words & Music by Alan Jay Lerner & Frederick Loewe Recorded by Vic Damone, 1958
C Em Cdim F Dm7 Fdim Gigi, am I a fool without a mind, G7 F Dm7 G/B Fdim G7 Or have I merely been too blind to realise? Dm7 G7 Fdim F Dm7 G/B Cdim C Oh, Gigi, why you've been growing up before my eyes.
E C#m7 A Gigi, you're not at all that fun - ny, Cdim B7 F#m Fdim(III) B7 awkward little girl I knew! D7 G Em Oh no --
D7/9 C C/B D9 Edim G Em Edim G7 o - vernight there's been a breathless change in you.
C Em Oh, Gigi,
Cdim F Dm7 Fdim while you were trembling on the brink
G7 F Dm7 G/B Fdim G7 Was I out yonder somewhere blinking at a star? Dm7 G7 Dm7 A Bm7-5 A Oh, Gigi, have I been standing up too close, Edim Dm Or back too far?
Dm+7 Dm7
Dm6
E7 F Dm7 Fdim When did your sparkle turn to fire?
G7
Dm7 Fdim G7 C And your warmth become desire. Dm7 Fdim C Em7 Dm7 G7 C Oh, what mir - a - cle has made you the way you are?
Getting Some Fun Out of Life Words & Music by Joe Burke & Edgar Leslie Recorded by Billie Holiday**, 1937
G5 D9 G5 D9 G When we want to love, we love; E7-9 D9 D7/9 When we want to kiss, we kiss. Am7 C C/B Am7 G E7 With a little petting, we're getting C Cdim D7 G Some fun out of life.
G5 D9 G5 D9 G When we want to work. we work; E7-9 D9 D7/9 When we want to play, we play. Am7 C C/B Am7 G E7 In a happy setting, we're getting C Cdim D7 G Some fun out of life.
Bridge: C C/B Am7 Edim Maybe we do the right things G D9 D7/9 G Maybe we do the wrong G5 E Bm7-5 E7 A7 D7 Spending each day wending our way a - long
G5 D9 G5 D9 G When we want to sing, we sing E7-9 D9 D7/9 When we want to dance, we dance Am7 C C/B Am7 G E7 You can do your betting, we're getting C Cdim D7 G Some fun out of life.
*Suggested by recent visitor Mr. Starr *Holiday is credited here mainly because her recordings of it were released more frequently than anybody else's. I still find her version melodically imprecise; frankly I enjoyed Madeleine Peyroux's version much more, and she has a lot of Holiday's vocal qualities, so to me it's like getting the best of both worlds.
Getting Some Fun Out of Life
Ghost Riders In the Sky Words & Music by Stan Jones Recorded by Vaughn Monroe*, 1949 (#1)
Em G An old cowpoke went riding out one dark and windy day; Em G B7 Upon a ridge he rested as he went along his way, Em When all at once a mighty herd of red-eyed cows he saw, C Am Em A-plowin' through the ragged skies and up a cloudy draw.
Refrain: G Em C Am Em Yip-pie-ya-aye, yip-pie-yi-o, ghost riders in the sky.
Em G Their brands were still on fire and their hooves were made of steel, Em G B7 Their horns wuz black and shiny and their hot breath he could feel; Em A bolt of fear went through him as they thundered through the sky, C Am Em For he saw the riders comin' hard and he heard their mournful cry.
Repeat Refrain:
Em Their faces gaunt, their eyes were blurred, G Their shirts all soaked with sweat; Em G B7 They're ridin' hard to catch that herd, but they ain't caught 'em yet; Em They've got to ride forever in that range up in the sky, C Am Em On horses snortin' fire, as they ride on, hear their cry.
Repeat Refrain: Em G As the riders loped on by him, he heard one call his name; Em G B7 "If you want to save your soul from hell a' ridin' on our range, Em Then cowboy change your ways today or with us you will ride, C Am Em A-tryin' to catch the Devil's herd across these endless skies."
Repeat Refrain:
Coda: C Am G Ghost riders in the sky.
Originally popularized in the movie of the same name (and sung there by Gene Autry) this version is probably most widely-remembered today. Competing versions by Peggy Lee (# 2), Bing Crosby (#14), and Burl Ives (# 21) were all recorded the same year.
Ghost Riders In the Sky
Gina Words & Music by Paul Vance & Leon Carr Recorded by Johnny Mathis, 1962 (#6
A AM7 C#m C#m7 D E7 A Gina, Gina, I kissed you once and then D Dm6 A I felt so wonderful, so very wonderful D9 Dm6 Bm7-5 Let's do it over a - gain
F#m
F#m
E7
A AM7 C#m C#m7 D E7 A F#m Gina, Gina, I can't remember when D Dm6 A I've ever felt a kiss that made me feel like this
F#m
D9 Bm7-5 A Let's do it over a - gain
Bridge: D9 Bm7 D9 Look at you, oh, look at you
E7
A D9 A6 So warm, so sweet, so shy D B7 D Look at me, oh, look at me
B7
E7
D9 E7/6 Fdim I can't believe that I'm such a lucky guy
A AM7 C#m C#m7 D E7 A To have Gina, Gina all for my very own
F#m
D Dm6 A F#m It's much too wonderful, so very wonderful D9 Dm6 Bm7-5 Fdim E7 To know that Gina is mine a -
A lone
---------------------------The Girl from Ipanema Words & Music by Vincius De Moraes & Antonio Carlos Jobim English lyrics by Norman Gimbel Recorded by Stan Getz, 1964 (#5), vocal by Astrid Gilberto
The Girl from Ipanema
FM7 Tall and tan and young and lovely G7 The girl from Ipanema goes walking, Gm7 F#7 FM7 F#7 And when she passes, each one she passes goes, "Ahhh."
FM7 When she walks, she's like a samba G7 That swings so cool and sways so gentle, Gm7 F#7 FM7 That when she passes, each one she passes goes, "Ahhh."
Bridge: F#+7 F#7 C9 Oh, but I watch her so sadly; F#m7 D9 How can I tell her I love her? Gm Gm7 Yes, I would give my heart gladly, Am7 Dm7-5 But each day when she walks to the sea, Gm7 F# She looks straight ahead, not at me.
FM7 Tall and tan and young and lovely G7 The girl from Ipanema goes walking, Gm7 And when she passes,
F#7 I smile,
FM7 F#7 FM7 But she doesn't see, no she doesn't see, FM7 No she doesn't see.
F#7
Girl Talk Words & Music by Bobby Troup & Neal Hefti Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1966 From the movie "Harlow"
DM7 G#7 GM7 Em7 A7-9 They like to chat about the dresses they will wear tonight F#m7 B7-9 Em7 F#m7 GM7 A9 They chew the fat about their tresses and the neighbor's fight; Dm7 Gm7 E7-5-9 Em7 A7-9 Inconsequential things that men don't really care to know F#m7 B7-9 F#m7 Gm7 F#m7 B7 Become essential things that women find so ap-pro-pos -Bm7 E9 Em9 Gm7 But that's a dame, they're all the same it's just a game they call it F#m7 Bm7 Em7 A9 Girl talk, girl talk
DM7 G#7 GM7 Em7 A7-9 They all meow about the ups and downs of all their friends, F#m7 B7-9 Em7 F#m7 GM7 A9 The who, the how, the why -- they dish the dirt, it never ends. Dm7 Gm7 E7-5-9 Em7 A7-9 The weaker sex, the "speaker" sex we mortal males behold F#m7 B7-9 F#m7 Gm7 F#m7 B7 But though we joke, we wouldn't trade you for a ton of gold.
First time:
Bm7 E9 Em9 Gm7 So baby stay and gab away, but hear me say that after F#m7 Bm7 Em7 A7-9 D F#m7 Girl talk, talk to me.
G
Gm7
A9sus4
D9
Dm7 E9 GM7 Gm7 So baby stay, and gab away, but hear me say F#m7 Bm9 Em7 Edim D That after girl talk, talk to me.
B7
Em7
A9
A7
Last time: Bm7 E9 Em9 Gm7 It's all been planned, so take my hand; please understand F#m7 Bm9 Em7 Edim D The sweetest girl talk talks of me.
Girl Talk
Give Me The Simple Life Words & Music by Harry Ruby & Rube Bloom Recorded by Julie London, 1959
Give Me The Simple Life
Em7 A7 D B7 I don't believe in frettin' and grievin'; C#m7-5 F#7 Bm D7 Why mess around with strife? G Gm D Bm7 I never was cut out to step and strut out. E7 Em7 A7 Give me the simple life.
Em7 A7 D B7 Some find it pleasant dining on pheasant. C#m7-5 F#7 Bm D7 Those things roll off my knife; G Gm D Bm7 Just serve me tomatoes; and mashed potatoes; E7 A7 D Give me the simple life.
Bridge: Em7 A7 D A cottage small is all I'm after, Em7 A7 D Not one that's spacious and wide. C#m7-5 F#7 Bm A house that rings with joy and laughter E7 Em7 A7 And the ones you love inside.
Em7 A7 D B7 Some like the high road, I like the low road, C#m7-5 F#7 Bm D7 Free from the care and strife. G Gm D Bm7 Sounds corny and seedy, but yes, indeed-y; E7 A7 D Give me the simple life.
Go Away, Little Girl Words & Music by Gerry Goffin & Carole King Recorded by Steve Lawrence, 1963 (#1
A F#m D6 D9 Go a - way, lit - tle girl,
A6 DM7 D9 go a - way, lit - tle girl.
Em7 A Em7 A Edim D DM7 I'm not sup - posed to be a - lone with you.
D6
Bm F#m7 Bm I know that your lips are sweet, Em B+ Em7 But our lips must nev - er meet.
Em6
G6 G6/F# G/B Fdim A I be - long to some - one else, and I must be true.
A F#m D6 D9 Oh, go a - way, lit - tle girl,
A6 DM7 D9 go a - way, lit - tle girl.
Em7 A Em7 A D DM7 It's hurt - in' me more each min - ute that you de - lay. F#m G G/F# When you are near me like this,
D7
Em7
G Gdim A7 D F#m You're much too hard to re - sist.
B7
B7/F# G Em7 So, go a - way, lit - tle girl, Em7/9 G/B A7sus4 A7+5 D Be - fore I beg you to stay.
*Requested by Christopher Hillman for his pensiados pals at La Paz Marina.
Gloomy Sunday Words & Music by Sam Lewis & Rezso Seress Recorded by Billie Holiday, 1941
Am Am7/G D/F# F Sunday is gloomy my hours are slumberless. Am Am7/G D/F# E Dearest, the shadows I live with are numberless. Dm Dm+7 F E Little white flowers will never awaken you, Am Am7/G D/F# E Not where the black coach of sorrow has taken you. Am Am7/G D/F# F Angels have no thought of ever returning you -Am Am7/G D/F# E F Would they be angry if I thought of joining you? Am7 E Am Gloomy Sunday.
Am7/G
D/F#
F
E
E
Am Am7/G D/F# F Gloomy Sunday, with shadows I spend it all; Am Am7/G D/F# E My heart and I have decided to end it all. Dm Dm+7 F E Soon there'll be candles and prayers that are sad, I know; Am Am7/G D/F# E Let them not weep, let them know that I'm glad to go.
Am Am7/G D/F# F E Death is no dream, for in death I'm caressing you; Am Am7/G D/F# E F With the last breath of my soul, I'll be blessing you. Am7 E Am Gloomy Sunday.
A D9 Dreaming
A -
Am7/G
D/F#
F
E
E
D9 A D9 I was only dreaming.
A
D9
A Bm7 C#m7 F#m B7 F7 E7 I wake and I find you asleep in the deep of my heart, dear.
Am Am7/G D/F# F E Darling, I hope that my dream never haunted you; Am Am7/G D/F# E F My heart is telling you how much I wanted you. Am7 E Am Gloomy Sunday.
Am7/G
D/F#
F
E
E
Am
*This song is one that had been requested before, but which I had decided not to do, based strictly on Billie Holiday's version -- I felt she was so casual with the melody that it got lost. But this version draws heavily on the one recorded live by Sarah McLachlan in 1991, which impressed me enough to change my opinion of the entire song. Still, Holiday made the song huge.
Gloomy Sunday
The Glory of Love Words & Music by William Hill Recorded by Benny Goodman, 1936
D G G9 G You've got to give a lit - tle,
D
Am7 D7 G take a lit - tle,
G+7 G7 C Cm G And let your poor heart break a little. G/F# Em D9 D7 G G/F# Em That's the story of, that's the glory of love.
D G G9 G You've got to laugh a lit - tle,
D
Am7 D7 cry a lit - tle,
Am7
D7
G
G+7 G7 C Cm G Until the clouds roll by a little. G/F# Em D9 D7 G Am7 That's the story of, that's the glory of love. Bridge: C C/B Am7 Am7/G As long as there's the two of us,
G
D7 G G+7 We've got the world and all it's charms.
G7
C C/B Cm7 A7 And when the world is through with us, D7 D+ We've got each other's arms.
D G G9 G D Am7 D7 G You've got to win a lit - tle, lose a lit - tle, G+7 G7 C Cm G Yes, and always have the blues a little. G/F# Em D9 D7 G That's the story of, that's the glory of love.
D7
G
G+7
G7
Coda: G
G/F# Em D9 D7 That's the story of, that's the glory of,
G
G/F# Em D9 D7 That's the story of, that's the glory of,
G
G/F# Em D9 That's the story of,
D7 G That's the glory of love
Ending Riff:
| 320003
Am7 - Bm7 - Am7 - Cm - G
xx2x1x - xx4x2x |
xx2x1x -
xx1x1x
320003
The Glory of Love
|
Glow Worm Words & Music by Lilla Cayley Robinson & Paul Lincke Modern words by Johnny Mercer Recorded by The Mills Brothers, 1952
A Bm7-5 E7 Shine little glow-worm, glimmer, glimmer Bm7-5 E7 A9 A Shine little glow-worm, glimmer, glimmer D9 D7 E7 A Lead us lest too far we wander love's sweet voice is calling yonder; A Bm7-5 E7 Shine little glow-worm, glimmer, glimmer Bm78-5 E7 A9 A Hey, there don't get dimmer, dimmer A A7 D9 Bm7 E E7 A Light the path below, above and lead us on to love! Glow little glow-worm, fly of fire Glow like an incandescent wire Glow for the female of the species, turn on the AC and the DC. This night could use a little brightnin' Light up you little ol' bug of lightnin' When you gotta glow, you gotta glow-- glow little glow-worm, glow. Glow little glow-worm, glow and glimmer Swim through the sea of night, little swimmer Thou aeronautical boll weevil, illuminate yon woods primeval. See how the shadows deep and darken You and your chick should get to sparkin' I got a gal that I love so -- glow little glow-worm, glow Glow little glow-worm, turn the key on You are equipped with taillight neon You got a cute vest-pocket *Mazda* Which you can make both slow and *fazda* I don't know who you took a shine to Or who you're out to make a sign to I got a gal that I love so glow little glow-worm, glow, Bm7-5 E7 A Gdim Glow little glow-worm, glow, Bm7-5 E7 A Gdim Glow little glow-worm, glow, Bm7-5 E7 A D9 Glow little glow-worm, glow.
A6
There are a couple of words in the final verse that usually throw people (like me, for example) for a loop. Here's the explanation from Ron Hontz, whose transcription of the lyrics I used:*Mazda* and "fazda* are pronounced as "mawstuh" and "fawstuh". "Mazda" is from Avestan, an ancient Iranian language in which the sacred books of Zoroastrianism were written. It translates as "Light." In the early 1900's there was a product known as a "G.E. Mazda lamp." More backstory: Adaptation of the 1908 song from the German operetta "Lysistrata" and the Broadway musical "The Girl Behind the Counter"
Glow Worm
God Bless America Words & Music by Irving Berlin Recorded by Kate Smith, 1938
C Em G G7 C God bless America, land that I love; Am7/G F Fdim C C/B Stand beside her, and guide her
C/B
Am7
Am7
Am7/G C G C Through the night with a light from above.
Dm7 G From the mountains
Am7/G G To the oceans
G7
G7
C C/B to the prairies,
C CM7 white with foam,
F
C
Am7
C7
C7/G
F Fdim Dm7 C C/B Am7 Dm7 C Dm7 C CM7 God bless A - mer - i - ca, my home sweet home,
F Fdim Dm7 C C/B God bless A - mer - I - ca,
Am7 Dm7 C G7 C my home sweet home.
C7
C7/G
God Bless the Child Words & Music by Billie Holiday & Arthur Herzog, Jr. Recorded by Billie Holiday, 1941 Also recorded by Aretha Franklin, and by Blood, Sweat & Tears, 1969
G7 C Gdim C Gdim Them that's got shall get, them that's not shall lose; Gm7 C9 Gm7 C9 So the Bible said, and it still is news. F Fdim(III) Fm Fdim Mama may have, papa may have, Em7 Gdim Dm7 G7 But God bless the child that's got his own, G7+5 C Am7 That's got his own.
Dm7
G7
G7 C Gdim C Gdim Yes, the strong gets more, while the weak ones fade, Gm7 C9 Gm7 C9 Empty pockets don't ever make the grade; F Fdim(III) Fm Fdim Mama may have, papa may have, Em7 Gdim Dm7 G7 But God bless the child that's got his own, G7+5 C That's got his own.
C7-5
F7
E7
Bridge: Am7 Am+7 Am7 Am6 Em Em+7 Em7 Money, you got lots o' friends crowdin' round the door; Am7 Am+7 Am7 Am6 When you're gone, and spending ends, Em Edim G#7 G7 They don't come no more.
Em6
G7 C Gdim C Gdim Rich relations give crust of bread and such; Gm7 C9 Gm7 C9 You can help yourself, but don't take too much. F Fdim(III) Fm Fdim Mama may have, papa may have, Em7 Gdim Dm7 G7 But God bless the child that's got his own, G7+5 C That's got his own.
God Bless the Child
Golden Earrings Words & Music by Victor Young, Jay Livingston & Ray Evans Recorded by Peggy Lee, 1948; From the movie "Golden Earrings" Subsequently recorded by Catarina Valente, 1959, and Willie Nelson, 1983
Em Em+5 Em Am Am7 Am6 B7 There's a sto - ry the gypsies know is true Em Am7 B7 Am That when your love wears golden earrings, Em B7 Em He belongs to you.
Em Em+5 Em Am Am7 B7 An old love sto - ry that's known to very few, Em Am7 B7 Am But if you wear those golden earrings, Em B7 Em Love will come to you.
Bridge: C C/B By
Am7
Am7/G D Am7 the burning fi - re,
G G/F# Em B7 Em Em/A Glow with ev'ry coal.
G/B Am7 they will G
B7/F#
C9 C Am D Am7 G/B Am7 Em Em7 B7 You will hear de -si - re whis - per low inside your soul.
Em Em+5 Em Am Am7 B7 So be my gyp - sy; make love your guid - ing light, Em Am7 B7 Am And let this pair of golden earrings Em B7 Em Cast their spell tonight.
This arrangement probably owes as much to the 1959 Caterina Valente recording as it does to the Peggy Lee version -- maybe more.
Gone Fishin' Words & Music by Nick A. Kenny & Charles F. Kenny Recorded by Louis Armstrong & Bing Crosby, 1951
A7+5 D6 B7 Em7 A7 Gone fishin' -- there's a sign upon your door, A7+5 D6 B7 Em7 A7 "Gone fishin'" -- you ain't workin' anymore. D D7 G Gm7 There's your hoe out in the sun, where you left a row half done; E7 Fdim(III) A Em7 Cdim A7 You claim that hoein' ain't no fun -- you ain't got no am - bi - tion.
A7+5 D6 B7 G B7 A7 Gone fishin' by a shady, wady pool; A7+5 D6 B7 G G/F# Em A7 I'm wishin' I could be that kind of fool. D D7 G Gm7 I'd say no more work for mine, on my door I'd hang a sign Edim D B7 Em7 A7 D "Gone fishin' instead of just a-wishin'." A7+5 D6 B7 Em7 A7 Gone fishin' -- there's a sign upon your door, A7+5 D6 B7 Em7 A7 "Gone fishin'" --you ain't workin' anymore. D D7 G Gm7 Cows need milkin' in the barn, but you just don't give a darn, E7 Fdim(III) A Em7 Cdim A7 You just never seem to learn -- you ain't got no am - bi - tion. A7+5 D6 B7 G B7 A7 Gone fishin', got your hound dog by your side A7+5 D6 B7 G G/F# Em Gone fishin', fleas are bitin' at his hide
A7
D D7 G Gm7 Got my hat and got my pole, headed for the fishin' hole, Edim D B7 Em7 A7 D6 Gone fishin' instead of just a-wishin'.
Gone With The Draft Words & Music by Nat King Cole, E. Dramin & Wesley Prince Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1940
C C/B Am7 G Gone, gone, gone with the draft, C C/B Dm7 G Fdim Gone, gone, gone with the draft...
Fdim(III)
G7
G7 C C/B Am7 G C Em7 A7 When skinny me went out with my honey, the boys all started to laugh; C C7 F Bb9 C Dm7 C G But now it's not so funny -- they're all gone with the draft.
C C/B Am7 G C Em7 A7 As a shiek, I can't be beat -- the boys all hand me a laugh. C C7 F Bb9 C Dm7 C G But since I have got flat feet, I'm not gone in the draft.
Bridge 1: C7 Gdim F Dm C7 Gdim F I used to envy the fellows who had such fine physiques; D Gdim G Em7 Am7 D G But all they can say is "Hello" on seven-fifty a week.
G7 C C/B Am7 G When the boys get back and see how I'm doin', C Em7 A7 they'll be sorry they laughed; C C7 F 'Cause one can't keep on wooing
Bb9
C Dm7 C G and still be gone with the draft.
Instrumental Interlude: 1 Verse, 1 Bridge and 1 Verse
G7 C C/B Am7 G C Em7 A7 When Franklyn D did sign the draft, the cats all had a chill; C C7 F Bb9 C Dm7 C G The boys turned pale and ceased to laugh, 'cause this is a serious bill.
G7 C C/B Am7 G C Em7 A7 They now realize that skinny me was the luckiest one of all, C C7 F Bb9 Who can stay at home with Minnie,
C Dm7 C G while they face the canon balls.
Bridge 2: C7 Gdim F Dm C7 Gdim F So boys, take it on the chin, and always wear a smile; D Gdim G Em7 Am7 D G You'll find it hard to win carryin' fifty pounds for miles.
G7 C C/B Am7 When your year of drill is up,
G
C Em7 A7 you get your calves discharged,
C C7 F Bb9 C Dm7 C G You can come back home and freshen up, and run around at large.
Coda: F
Fm7 - Fdim(III)
C - E7
Am7 - G - F - A7
C Em7 F7 A7 Gone, gone, gone, gone with the C G F7 A7 Draft, draft, draft, draft.
C - Fdim - Bb9
*Thanks to Rémi Saboul both for the suggestion, and for providing an audio source of this largely-forgotten gem.
Gone With The Draft
Gone With The Wind Words & Music by Herb Magidson and Allie Wrubel Recorded by Mel Torme, 1956
Em7 A7 D6 Gone with the wind,
Bm7
Em7 A7 D6 Bm7 Just like a leaf that has blown astay; Em7 A7 D6 Gone with the wind,
Bm7
Em7 A7 D6 Bm7 My lover has flown away. GM7 A7 G/B A7 Yesterday's kisses are still on my lips;
Edim
Em7 A7 G/B A7sus4 A7 Bm Bm7/E Bm7-5 I found a lifetime of heav - en at my fin - ger - tips.
Em7 A7 D6 But now all is gone,
Bm7
Em7 A7 D6 Bm7 Gone is the rapture that thrilled my heart, Em7 A7 D6 Gone with the wind,
Bm7
Em7 A7 D6 Bm7 The gladness that stilled my heart. G/E A7 G+7 G6 A7sus4 Just like a flame, love burned brightly, A7 E7 G G/F# Em7 Then became an empty smoke dream that has gone, A7 D6 Gone with the wind.
A7
Good Night, My Love Words & Music by Mack Gordon & Harry Revel Recorded by Benny Goodman, 1937 (#1)
D9 G6 G6/9 G6 Bm7-5 D7 Good night, my love, the tired old moon is descending; Am7 D9 Am7 Cdim G6 Good night, my love, my moment with you now is ending. GM7 Bm7 Bbm7 Am7 C CM7 Cm Cm7 It was so heav - en - ly, holding you close to me; E E+7 E7 A7 Gdim D7 It will be heavenly to hold you again in a dream.
D9 G6 G6/9 G6 Bm7-5 D7 The stars above have promised to meet us tomorrow; Am7 D9 Am7 Cdim Gdim Till then, my love, how dreary the new day will seem. C Cm G G/F# Bm7 So for the present, dear, we'll have to part; D9 G6 G6/9 Bm7-5 E7 Sleep tight, my love, good night, my love, C Am7 D9 D7 G Remember that you're mine, sweetheart.
Gonna Get Along Without You Now Words & Music by Milt Kellon Recorded by Patience and Prudence, 1956 (#11)
G C G Dm7 G C Uh huh, uh huh, gonna get along without you now; G C G Uh huh my honey, uh huh my honey, Dm7 G C Gonna get along without you now. Em7 Am You told me I was the neatest thing, Em7 Am You even asked me to wear your ring; C Am You ran around with every girl in town, Dm7 G9 G You never cared if it got me down.
C G Got along without you before I met you, Dm7 G C Gonna get along without you now; G C G Gonna find somebody who's twice as cute, Dm7 G C 'Cause I didn't like you anyhow. You told everybody that we were friends, But this is where our friendship ends, 'Cause all of a sudden you changed your tune, You haven't been around since way last June. Got along Gonna get Got along Gonna get
without you before I met you, along without you now; without you before I met you, along without you now.
Coda: G C G C So long, my honey, goodbye, my dear, G G7 C Gonna get along without you now.
Patience and Prudence(McIntyre) were the 11 & 14-year-old daughters of the band leader. Other than "Tonight You Belong to Me," their few other recordings made much of an impact on the music industry (though they are still available on CD.) The girls largely disappeared from sight. Like others, I've wondered for years what became of them, but was unable to learn much. Recent visitor Joe Walsh provided me with a link that offers what little "news" I have ever been able to find. You can find it at http://earcandy_mag.tripod.com/rrcase-patienceprud.htm and read it for yourself -- though the unidentified source of the information makes verification difficult.
Gonna Get Along Without You Now
The Gentle Rain Words & Music by Luis Bofia Recorded by Astrud Gilberto, 1964
Em Esus4 Em B+ B7 Em7 E7sus4 Em6 We both are lost and a - lone in the world Em7 Em7sus4 Walk with
G7 G5 G7 CM7/6 me in the gentle rain
Gdim B7 Em Em7/9 Em7 Fdim E7 Bm7-5 A7sus4 Don't be afraid, I've a hand for your hand Am7 E7 Fdim E7 Bm7-5 Am E7 Am7 G And I will be your love for a while
B7
Em Esus4 Em B+ B7 Em7 E7sus4 Em6 I feel your tears as they fall on my cheek Em7 Em7sus4 G7 They are warm
G5 G7 CM7/6 like the gentle rain
Gdim B7 Em Em7/9 Em7 Fdim E7 Bm7-5 A7sus4 Come little one, you've got me in the world Am7 E7 Fdim E7 Bm7-5 Am B7 Em And our love will be sweet, very sweet.
*Suggested by recent visitor oohla_tea
Goodbye To Love Words & Music by John Bettis & Richard Carpenter Recorded by The Carpenters, 1972 (#7)
E7 Fdim A9 A I'll say good - bye to love; D9 E7 A AM7 No one ever cared if I should live or die. D9 E7 Fdim C#7 F#m Time and time again the chance for love has passed me by; B7 A D9 Dm6 A AM7 And all I know of love is how to live without it -C#7 F#m B7 I just can't seem to find it. A AM7 D9 E7 A AM7 E7 So I've made my mind up I must live my life alone; A AM7 D9 E7 A AM7 E7 And though it's not the easy way, I guess I've always known
(E7) Fdim A9 I'd say good - bye to love.
A
D9 E7 A AM7 There are no tomorrows for this heart of mine; D9 E7 Fdim C#7 F#m Surely time will lose these bitter memories and I'll B7 A D9 Dm6 A AM7 Find that there is someone to believe in and to live for, C#7 F#m B7 Something I could live for. A AM7 D9 E7 A AM7 E7 All the years of useless search have fin'ly reached an end A AM7 D9 E7 A AM7 E7 Loneliness and empty days will be my only friend F#m AM7 D9 E7sus4 From this day, love is forgotten -- I'll go on as best I can.
Instrumental Interlude: First 5 lines of verse
E7
D D6 G G/E D D6 A What lies in the future is a mystery to us all A AM7 D9 E7 A AM7 E7 No one can predict the wheel of fortune as it falls C F Dm7 C Am G There may come a time when I will see that I've been wrong, C G G9 Dm7 C But for now this is my song, and it's goodbye to love G9 C I'll say goodbye to love.
Instrumental Coda: ||: C - C7 | F9 - F | Fm - C | FM7 - G7 :||
Last Time: | C - C7 | F9 - F | Fm - C | FM7-G7
C |
Goodbye To Love
Good Morning, Heartache Words & Music by Dan Fisher, Ervin Drake & Irene Higginbotham Recorded by Billie Holiday, 1944
Bm Bm7/E Goodmorning heartache, you old gloomy sight; E Bm D6 Fdim Goodmorning heartache, thought we said goodbye last night. F#m Am G#m7 Gm7 I turned and tossed until it seemed you had gone; F#m7 Bm7 E7/9 But here you are with the dawn.
B9
Bm Bm7/E Wish I'd forget you, but you're here to stay; E Bm D6 Fdim It seems I met you when my love went away. F#m Am G#m7 Gm7 Now every day I start by saying to you, F#m7 Bm7 Cdim E "Good morning, Heartache, what's new?"
Bridge: G#7 C#m G#7 C# C#7 Stop haunting me now; can't shake you no how.
F#m
C#m7 F#7 B Just leave me alone B7 Gm7 F7 Bm7 E7 I've got those Monday blues straight through Sunday blues.
Bm Bm7/E Goodmorning heartache; here we go again. E Bm D6 Fdim Goodmorning heartache, you're the one who knew me when. F#m Am G#m7 Gm7 Might as well get used to you hangin' around F#m7 F7 Fdim E6 Goodmorning heartache...sit down.
The attribution to Holiday here is more honorary than accurate; this chart owes far more to a Nancy Wilson version whose origins I don't know in sufficient detail to cite. Thanks to recent visitor Bob Ford for the suggestion.
Good Morning, Heartache
The Good Life Words & Music by Jack Rearson & Sacha Distel Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1963 (#18)
G G+ G G6 G+7 G6 F#m7 Oh, the good life, full of fun, seems to be the ideal;
B7
F#m7
B7
Em B+ Em7 Yes, the good life let's you hide Em6 C#m7-5 All the sadness you feel.
F#7
C#m7-5
F#7
Am7 F7 G You won't really fall in love, for you can't take the chance; Em B+ Em7 Em6 Am7 D7/9 So be honest with yourself, don't try to fake romance.
G G+ G6 G+7 F#m7 B7 It's the good life to be free and explore the unknown,
B7
Am7 alt
F#m7
D7
B7
Em B+ Like the heartaches Em7 Em6 C#m7-5 when you learn you must face them alone.
F#7
C#m7-5
F#7
Am7 F7 G Gdim E7 Please remember, I still love you, and in case you didn't know, Am7 Dsus4 D7-9 G Well, just wake up, kiss the good life hel - lo.
Why the last two lines of this, the "actual" lyric to the song, read as they do here is a bit of a mystery to me. In my recollection, and in the recollection of the folks with whom I've discussed the issue, Bennett never sang the song that way -- ever. His version was "Please remember, I still love you, and in case you didn't know, well just wake up, kiss the good life hello." He has ALWAYS sung this passage as "Please remember, I still love you, and in case you WONDER WHY, Well, just wake up, kiss the good life GOOD-BYE."
Goodnight My Love Words & Music by George Motola & John Marascalco Recorded by The McGuire Sisters, 1957 (#32)*
A F#m Goodnight, my love,
D9
E7 A F#m Pleasant dreams and sleep tight, my love; E7 F#m F#m+7 May tomorrow be sunny and bright, E7 A F#m And bring you closer to me.
A F#m Before you go,
D9
D9
D9
E7
D9
E7 A F#m D9 There's just one thing I'd like to know -E7 F#m F#m+7 If your love is still warm for me, E7 A Or has it gone cold?
F#m
F7
D9
C#m7
Bridge: E B7 E B7 If you should awake in the still of the night, E D C E Please have no fear; E B7 E B7 Just close your eyes, then you'll realize; E B7 E E9 E E7 That my love will watch over you, Dear, al - ways
A F#m Goodnight, my love,
D9
E7 A F#m Pleasant dreams and sleep tight, my love; E7 F#m F#m+7 May tomorrow be sunny and bright, E7 D9 And bring you closer to
A D9 me.
D9
D9
A
*This song has seen success by several artists. Paul Anka reached #27 in 1969; Jessie Belvin had a #7 hit in 1956; Ray Peterson scored at #64 in 1959; The Fleetwoods reached #32 in 1963; and Ben E. King peaked at #91 in 1966.
Goodnight My Love
Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight Words & Music by James Hudson & Calvin Carter Recorded by The McGuire Sisters, 1954 (#7)
Refrain (sing twice): C Am7 Dm7 G7* Goodnight, sweetheart, well, it's time to go, C Am7 Dm7 G7* Goodnight, sweetheart, well, it's time to go. C C7 F Fm7 I hate to leave you, but I really must say C G/B G7 G/B C Goodnight, sweetheart, goodnight.
C7 Dm7 Fdim C C7 Well, it's three o'clock in the morning; Dm7 Fdim G7 C C7 Baby, I just can't treat you right. F Fm7 Oh, I hate to leave you, baby, C C/B A7 F Dm7 G7 Don't mean maybe, because I love you so.
Repeat Refrain
C7 Dm7 Fdim C Now, my mother and my father, Dm7 Fdim G7 C Might hear if I stay here too long,
C7
C7
F Fm7 C C/B A7 One kiss and we'll part, and you'd better be going, F Dm7 G7 Although I hate to see you go.
Final Refrain:
G#7
A7
D Bm7 Em7 A7 Goodnight, sweetheart, well, it's time to go, D Bm7 Em7 A7 Goodnight, sweetheart, well, it's time to go. D DM7 D7 D6 G G/F# F/E I hate to leave you, but I really must say D D9 A7 Em7 D Goodnight, sweetheart, goodnight.
*The G7 chord that ends the first line of each verse suggests a variety of "walking bass" progressions of leading back to the C. A favorite of mine would voice the G7 as 323003, follwed by a G9 of 303203 and back to the G7 formation. The basic G-A-B to the C chord works just as well.
Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight
Goofus Words & Music by William Howard, Gus Kahn & Wayne King Recorded by The Carpenters, 1976 (#56) Popularized by Wayne King, 1931
D Am7 D Am7 Cdim I was born on a farm out in I - o - way G Am7 G Am7 Cdim A flamin' youth, I was bound I would fly a - way D Am7 D Cdim I packed my grip and I grabbed my sax
Am7 G - o - phone.
D Am7 D Am7 Cdim Can't read a note, but I play an y - thing by ear G Am7 G Am7 Cdim I made up tunes on the sounds that I used to hear E7 A7 Em7 A When I'd start to play, folks used to say, D7 Am7 D7/9 Cdim G "Sounds a lit - tle 'Goof - us' to me."
Bridge: G Am7 D Am7 G Corn - fed chords ap - peal to me -F# G#m7 C# G#m7 F# I like rus - tic har - mo - ny. F Gm7 C Gm7 F Hold a note and change the key -E7 A7 Hey, that's "Goof - us" G Am7 D Am7 G Not ac - cor - ding to the rules F# G#m7 C# G#m7 F# That you learn in mu - sic schools, F Gm7 C Gm7 F But the folks just dance like fools -E B7 A7 They sure go for "Goof - us."
E7
Am7
Cdim
D Am7 D Am7 Cdim Got a job, but I just could - n't keep it long G Am7 G Am7 Cdim The lead - er said that I played all the mu - sic wrong D Am7 D Cdim Am7 G E7 So I stepped out with an out - fit of my own.
Am7
Cdim
D Am7 D Am7 Cdim Got to - geth - er a new kind of or - ches - tree, G Am7 G Am7 Cdim And we all played just the same "Goof - us" har - mo - ny, E7 A7 Em7 A And I must ad - mit we made a hit -D Am7 D Cdim G "Goof - us" has been luck - y for me Coda: D Am7 D Cdim G "Goof - us" has been luck - y for me D Am7 D Am7 "Goof - us" has been luck - y
Fdim
D7
D+ Cdim G for me
Transcribed by Ron Hontz. I had known of this song for a very long time, but it wasn't until Ron connected me with The Carpenters' recording of this one, I never had any idea that it even had lyrics.
Goofus
Got A Date With An Angel Words & Music by Clifford Grey, Sonnie Miller, Jack Waler & Joseph Tunbridge Recorded by Al Bowlly, 1934
Got A Date With An Angel
D F#7 B7 Got a date with an angel, Em Gm Got to meet her at seven; D Bm7-5 E7 Got a date with an angel, A7 A7+5 D A7 And I'm on my way to Heaven.
D F#7 B7 She's so lovely beside me, Em Gm And whatever betide me, D Bm7-5 E7 Got an angel to guide me, A7 A7+5 D D+5 So I'm on my way to Heaven.
Bridge:
G F# Soon, I'll hear the bells ring out, B7 E7 And the chorus will sing out, A7 D F#7 When the pearly gates swing out, B7 E7 Em A7 She'll beckon to me.
D F#7 B7 I've been waiting a lifetime Em Gm For this evening at seven; D Bm7-5 E7 Got a date with an angel, A7 A7+5 D And I'm on my way to Heaven.
Goody Goody Words & Music by Matty Malneck & Johnny Mercer Recorded by Julie London, 1958
E7 A D9 A Cdim A So you met someone who set you back on your heels -A Ab7 A Good - y, good - y. E7 A D9 A C#m7-5 F#7 So you met someone and now you know how it feels -F#7 Cdim F#7 Good - y, good - y Bm Edim Bm So you gave him your heart too, F#7 Bm F#7 Edim Bm Just as I gave mine to you B7 D9 Cdim B7 And he broke it in lit - tle piec - es -D9 Bm7-5 E7 Now how do you do? E7 A D9 A Cdim A So you lie awake just singin' the blues all night -A Ab7 A Good - y, good - y A E7 A Edim D9 So you think that love's a barrel of dy - na - mite. DM7 D6 Dm+7 Dm6 Hoo - ray and hal - le - lu - jah, AM7 C#m7-5 F#7 You had it com - ing to ya. E7 A Edim D9 Good - y, good - y for him, A C#m7-5 Gdim F#7 Good - y, good - y for me, DM7 D6 E7/6 Bm7-5 A And I hope you're sat - is - fied, you ras - cal, you!
*Requested by recent visitor Wayne Chambers.
Gotta Be This Or That Words & Music by Sunny Skylar
D9 D6/9 DM7 D6/9 D9 If you ain't wrong, you're right; B7 B7/9 B7 If it ain't day, it's night; G G/F# E7/9 E7 Gm7 If you ain't sure, you might -G/B A7sus4 A7 D Gotta be this or that.
D9 D6/9 DM7 D6/9 D9 If it ain't dry, it's wet; B7 B7/9 B7 If you ain't got, you get; G G/F# E7/9 E7 Gm7 If it ain't gross, it's net -G/B A7sus4 A7 D Gotta be this or that.
Bridge: Am7 D7 Am7 D7 If it ain't sis, you can't miss, G Cdim G6 It's got to be your brother; E7 B7 E7 Cdim Can't you see it's gotta be Em7 G/B A7sus4 A7 One way or the oth - er?
D9 D6/9 DM7 D6/9 D9 If it ain't full, it's blank; B7 B7/9 B7 If you don't spend, you bank; G G/F# E7/9 E7 Gm7 If it ain't Dee, it's Frank -G/B A7sus4 A7 D Gotta be this or that.
Recorded by Benny Goodman, 1945 (#2)
Grenada Words & Music by Dorothy Dodd (English) & Augustin Lara Recorded by Frankie Laine, 1954 (#17
E7 Am Am7 Am C C/B Am Fdim Am Gra - na - da, I'm fall - ing under your spell E7 Am E7 C Am E And if you could speak, what a fascinating tale you would tell E Dm7 Dm Dm7 E Of an age the world has long for - got - ten, E F Fdim E Of an age that weaves a silent magic in Gra - na - da today.
C Am CM7 C C9 CM7 F G The dawn in the sky greets the day with a sigh for Gra - na - da G D7/9 G Am7 G/B Fdim Am7 C For she can remember the splendor that once was Gra - na - da C Am CM7 C C9 C Em It still can be found in the hills all around as I wand'r along B7 Cdim B7 Cdim Em Entranced by the beauty before me B7 Cdim B7 Em B+ Em G Entranced by a land full of sunshine and flow -ers and song
C Am CM7 C C9 CM7 F G And when day is done and the sun starts to set in Gra - na - da G D7/9 G Am7 G/B Fdim Am7 C I envy the blush of the snow-clad Si - er - ra Ne - va - da C C7 F Fm C For soon it will welcome the stars while a thousand guitars F C Play a soft ha - bañ - er - a F Dm Am7 Dm C Then moonlit Gra - na - da will live again Cdim F Dm7 G G6 G G D7/9 G7 G C The glory of yes - ter - day, ro - man - tic and gay.
*Requested by recent visitor Ron Deming
Graduation Day Words & Music by Noel Sherman & Joe Sherman Recorded by The Four Freshmen, 1956
C Dm7 C F It's a time for joy and a time for tears, C Dm7 C Cdim A time we'll treasure through the years; Dm7 G7 C We'll remember al
C/B -
Am7 - Am7/G ways
Fdim
Dm7 G7 C Grad - u - a - tion day.
C Dm7 C F At the senior prom, we danced til three, C Dm7 C Cdim And you gave your heart to me; G7 C We'll remember al
C/B -
Am7 ways
Dm7
Am7/G
Dm7 G7 C Grad - u - a - tion day.
Bridge: Gm7 C7 FM7 Though we leave in sorrow Gm7 C7 FM7 All the joys we've known, Am7 D7 G7 G We can face tomorrow
Cdim
F
Fdim(III)
Am7 Cdim D7 G Knowing we'll never walk alone.
Fdim
Dm7
C Dm7 C F When the ivy walls are far behind, C Dm7 C Cdim No matter where our paths may wind, Dm7 G7 C C/B We'll remember al -
Am7 - Am7/G ways
Dm7
Fdim
Dm7 G7 C Grad - u - a - tion day.
Coda: Dm7 G7 C We'll remember al
C/B -
Dm7 G7 C Grad - u - a - tion day.
Am7 - Am7/G ways Fdim
Fdim
C
Graduation Day
The Great Pretender Words & Music by Buck Ram Recorded by The Platters, 1955 (#1)
G C Dm7 C C7 Oh, yes, I'm the great pretender, F Fm C Pretending that I'm doing well;
C7
F G7 C Am F My need is such, I pretend too much -Dm7 C Dm7 G7 C I'm lonely, but no one can tell.
G C Dm7 C C7 Oh, yes, I'm the great pretender, F Fm C Adrift in a world of my own;
C7
F G7 C Am F I play the game, but to my real shame, Fm C G C You've left me to dream all alone.
C7
Bridge: F Dm7 C C7 Too real is this feeling of make believe, F Dm7 C G7 Too real when I feel what my heart can't conceal.
G C Dm7 C C7 Oh, yes, I'm the great pretender, F Fm C C7 Just laughing and gay, like a clown. F G7 C Am F I seem to be what I'm not, you see,
Coda: C Dm7 E I'm wearing my heart like a crown, Dm7 C F Dm7 C Pretending that you're still around, Dm7 Fdim C Still a - round.
Green Dolphin Street Words & Music by Bronislau Kaper & Ned Washington, 1947 Recorded by Ella Fitzgerald & Joe Pass, 1986
D D7/9 Lover, one lovely day, G Love came
Gm7
Gm7sus4 Gm7 D plan - ning to stay.
Cdim
A Em7 Cdim A7 A Em7 Cdim D6 Green Dol - phin Street sup - plied the setting, C7 Gm7 C7 F The setting for nights beyond forgetting.
A7
A7+5 D D7/9 And through these moments a - part, G Gm7 Mem' - ries
Gm7sus4 in
live
Gm7 D Cdim my heart.
A Em7 Cdim A7 A Em7 Cdim E7 Bm When I re - call the love I found on, E G/B E7 Fdim D6 I could kiss the ground on Em7 A7 A7+5 D6 Green Dol - phin Street.
Green Eyes Words & Music by Alolpho Utrera & Nilo Menendez English Translation by E. Rivera & E. Woods Recorded by Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, 1941 Vocals by Helen O'Connell & Bob Eberle
Green Eyes
(D7) GM7 G Your green eyes with their soft lights, G6 GM7 Your eyes that promise sweet nights G5 G6 Fdim D7 Fdim Bring to my soul a long - ing, a thirst for love divine.
D7
C C/B Am7 D7 C C/B Am7 D7 In dreams I seem to hold you, to find you and enfold you; E7+5 E7 A7 D7 Am7 D7 Our lips meet, and our hearts, too, with a thrill so sublime.
(D7) GM7 G Those cool and limpid green eyes, G6 GM7 A pool where in my love lies G G6 So deep that in my search - ing Bm7-5 Am For happiness, I fear
G6/F#
E7
Am
Am+7 C That they will ever haunt me,
Cm7
Gdim G G/F# All through my life they'll taunt me,
E
E7 A7 D7 But will they ever want me, Green Eyes?
First Time: Am7 D7 G Make my dreams come true.
Am7 alt
D7
Last Time: Am7 D7 G Make my dreams come true.
Am7 alt
G
Guantanamera Lyrics by Jose Marti, Music by Hector Angulo (Adapted by Pete Seeger) Recorded by The Sandpipers, 1966 (#9)
Intro:
||:
D Em A
Em7
:||
Refrain: G A7sus4 Guantanamera,
A7
D A guajira guantanamera.
D Em G A Guan - ta - na - mer - a,
G
D Em A guajira guan - ta - na - mer - a.
D Em A D Em A Yo soy un hombre sincero, de donde crece las palmas, D Em A G A Yo soy un hombre sincero, de donde crece las palmas, D Em A D Em A Y antes de morirme qui - er - o echar mis versos de al - ma.
Repeat Refrain:
D Em A D Em Mi verso es de un verde claro y de un carmin encendido;
A
D Em A G A Mi verso es de un verde claro y de un carmin encendido; D Em A Mi verso es un ciervo her - i - do
D Em A que busca en el monte am - par - o.
Repeat Refrain:
D Em A D Em Con los pobres de la tierra quiero yo mi suerte echar, D Em A G A Con los pobres de la tierra quiero yo mi suerte echar, D Em A D Em A El arroyo de la sierra me complace mas que el mar.
Repeat Refrain:
A
Green Door Words & Music by Marvin Moore & Bob Davie Recorded by Jim Lowe, 1956
E A E Midnight, one more night without sleepin', A E Watchin' till the mornin' comes creepin'. B7 A E Green door, what's that secret you're keepin?
Bridge 1: B7 E There's an old piano A E And they play it hot behind the green door; A Don't know what they're doin' E But they laugh a lot behind the green door. B7 Wish they'd let me in A E B7 So I could find out what's behind the green door.
Knocked once, tried to tell them I'd been there; Door slammed, hospitality's thin there. Wonder just what's goin' on in there. Bridge 2: Saw an eyeball peepin' Through a smoky cloud behind the green door; When I said "Joe sent me" Someone laughed out loud behind the green door. All I want to do Is join the happy crowd behind the green door. Midnight, one more night without sleepin', Watchin' till the mornin' comes creepin'. Green door, what's that secret you're keepin?
Coda: B7 A E Green door, what's that secret you're keepin? (N.C.) Green door!
Green Door
The Green Leaves of Summer Words & Music by Dimitri Tiomkin & Paul Webster Recorded by Brothers Four, 1960 (#65 ); from the movie "The Alamo"
Intro:
||:
Em
E
:||
Em B7 Em D7 A time to be plantin', a time to be sowin', G Am F#7 B7 The green leaves of summer are callin' me home. E7 Am D7 G 'Twas so good to be young then, in the season of plenty, Em Am6 C7 B7 When the cat fish were jumpin' as high as the sky.
Em B7 Em D7 A time just for plantin', a time just for plowin', G Am F#7 B7 A time to be courtin' a girl of your own. E7 Am D7 G 'Twas so good to be young then, to be close to the earth; Em Am Em Now the green leaves of summer are call
-
Am6 in'
B7 Em me home.
E
Em B7 Em D7 A time to be reapin', a time to be sowin', G Am F#7 B7 The green leaves of summer are callin' me home. E7 Am D7 G It was good to be young then, with the sweet smell of apples, Em Am6 C7 B7 And the owl in the pine tree a-winkin' his eye.
Em -
E
Em B7 Em D7 A time just for plantin', a time just for plowin', G Am F#7 B7 A time just for livin', a place for to die. E7 Am D7 G 'Twas so good to be young then, to be close to the earth; Em Am Em Now the green leaves of summer are call
- Am6 B7 Em - in' me home.
Coda: E7 Am D7 G 'Twas so good to be young then, to be close to the earth; Em Am Em Now the green leaves of summer are call
- Am6 - in'
B7 Em me home.
E
The Green Leaves of Summer
Greenfields Words & Music by Terry Gilkyson, Richard Dehr & Frank Miller* Recorded by The Brothers Four, 1960 (#2) (on charts 20 weeks)
Intro: Am Dm Am E7
Am Dm Am E7 Once there were green fields kissed by the sun, Am Dm Am E7 Once there were valleys where rivers used to run; F Dm7 C Am Once there were blue skies with white clouds high above, F Dm7 C E7 Once they were part of an everlasting love; Am Dm Am E7 Am Dm Am E7 We were the lovers who strolled through green fields.
Am Dm Am E7 Greenfields are gone now, parched by the sun, Am Dm Am E7 Gone from the valleys where rivers used to run, F Dm7 C Am Gone with the cold wind that swept into my heart, F Dm7 C E7 Gone with the lovers who let their dreams depart. Am Dm Am E7 Am Where are the greenfields that we used to roam?
Dm Am E7
(Bridge) F
F7 Dm7 C I'll never know what made you run away;
F F7 Dm7 C C/B How can I keep searching when dark clouds hide the day? Am
Dm I only know there's nothing here for me,
Am Dm F E7 Nothing in this wide world left for me to see.
Am Dm Am E7 But I'll keep on waiting till you return, Am Dm Am E7 I'll keep on waiting until the day you learn F Dm7 C Am You can't be happy while your heart's on the roam, F Dm7 C E7 You can't be happy until you bring it home Am Dm Am Home to the greenfields and me
E7
Am Dm Am E7 once again.
Am
*Terry Gilkyson, Richard Dehr & Frank Miller are perhaps better known by their performing name: The Easyriders. Gilkeyson also wrote music for The Kingston Trio, among others.
Greenfields
Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out To Dry Words & Music by Jule Styne & Sammy Cahn Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1958
Intro Verse: A9 E7 D9 E7 The torch I carry is handsome; A9 E7 Em9 A6/7/9 It's worth it's heartache in ransome.
A7
A6/7/9 A7 Cdim D E Now when that twilight steals, Cdim E7/9 D9 E7/9 E7 E7/6 E7 D9 Dm6 A I know how the la - dy in the har - bor feels.
C#m7 Cm7 Bm7 E7/9 E7 When I want rain, I get sun - ny weath - er AM7 F#m7 D9 I'm just as blue as the sky
Dm6
AM7 F#7 DM7 Dm+7 Dm6 Since love is gone, can't pull my - self to - geth - er A D9 E7/6 A Guess I'll hang my tears out to dry
C#m7 Cm7 Bm7 E7/9 E7 Friends ask me out, but I tell them I'm bus - y -AM7 F#m7 D9 Got to get a new al - i - bi
Dm6
AM7 F#7 DM7 Dm+7 Dm6 I stay at home, and ask my - self "Where is she?" A D9 E7/6 A Guess I'll hang my tears out to dry
Bridge: Em7 G/B A6/7/9 A7 Em7 G/B A6/7/9 A7 Dry lit - tle tear drops, my lit - tle tear drops DM7 D6 A9+5 D Hang - ing on a stream of dreams C#7 F#m7 Fly, little mem' - ries, my lit - tle mem' - ries Bm9 F7 E7 Re - mind her of our cra - zy schemes
C#m7 Cm7 Bm7 E7/9 E7 Yes, some - bod - y said "Just for - get a - bout her," AM7 F#m7 D9 Dm6 So I gave that treat - ment a try, AM7 F#7 DM7 Dm+7 Dm6 And strange - ly e - nough, I got a - long with - out her -A E7 A7sus4 AM7 C#m7-5 F#7 Fdim E7/9 Then one day she passed me right by -- oh, well, E7 D9 Fdim E7/6 Bm7-5 A I guess I'll hang my tears out to dry.
Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out To Dry
Guilty Words & Music by Harry Akst, Gus Kahn & Richard Whiting Recorded by Margaret Whiting, 1947 (#5)
D6 Fdim Em7 Em7/6 Em7 A7+5 Is it a sin, is it a crime D9 D DM7 D6 DM7 GM7 Lov - ing you, Dear, like I do?
G7
Em7/9 Em7 G/B A7 A7sus4 A7 D B7 If it's a crime, then I'm guilty, Em7 G/B A7 D Guilty of loving you.
A
D6 Fdim Em7 Em7/6 Em7 A7+5 Maybe I'm wrong, dream - ing of you, D9 D DM7 D6 DM7 GM7 G7 Dream - ing the lonely night through; Em7/9 Em7 G/B A7 A7sus4 A7 D B7 If it's a crime, then I'm guilty, Em7 G/B A7 A7+5 D Guilty of dreaming of you. Bridge: F#m C#7 F#m Bm7 C#7 What can I do, what can I say, F#m Bm7 C#7 After I've taken the blame? A E7 Fdim A F#7 You say you're through, you'll go your way, G G/F# Em7 Em6 A7 But I'll always feel just the same.
D6 Fdim Em7 Em7/6 Em7 A7+5 Maybe I'm right, may - be I'm wrong, D9 D DM7 D6 DM7 GM7 Lov - ing you, Dear, like I do?
G7
Em7/9 Em7 G/B A7 A7sus4 A7 D If it's a crime, then I'm guilty, Em7 G/B A7 D Guilty of loving you.
A
The Gypsy Rover Words & Music -- Traditional Recorded by The Highwaymen, 1961 (#42)
G D G Em G C G D A gypsy rover came over the hill, into the valley shady; G C G G/F# Em He whistled and he sang til the green wood rang, G C G - C - G - C - G - G - D And he won the heart of a la dy. She left her father's castle gate, she left her own true lover; She left her servants and her estate To follow her gypsy rover. Refrain: G C G D Ah-dee-doo-ah-dee-doo-dah-day, G C G D7 Ah-dee-doo-ah-dee-day-dee, G C G G/F# Em He whistled and he sang til the green woods rang G C G - C - G - C And he won the heart of a la dy. Her father mounted his fastest steed, And searched the valley all over; He sought his daughter at great speed And the whistling gypsy rover. At last he came to a mansion fine, down by the river Claydee, And there was music and there was wine For the gypsy and his lady. Refrain: "He is no gypsy, my father," she cried, "But Lord of these lands all over, And I shall stay til my dying day With my whistling gypsy rover." Refrain:
Half As Much Words & Music by Curley Williams Recorded by Rosemary Clooney, 1951 (#1)
E7 E7/6 A D9 A D9 A D9 If you loved me half as much as I love you,
A
E7 E7/6 A D9 A E7 D9 E7 You wouldn't worry me half as much as you do. D9 A9 D9 A A7 D You're nice to me when there's no one else around; D7 B7 E7 You only build me up to let me down.
E7 E7/6 A D9 A D9 A D9 If you missed me half as much as I miss you, E7 E7/6 A D9 A E7 You wouldn't stay a - way half as much as you do. A A7 D Cdim I know that I would never be this blue E7 D9 E E7 A If you only loved me half as much as I love you.
(Instrumental Interlude - Half of Verse)
D9 A9 D9 A A7 D You're nice to me when there's no one else around; D7 B7 E7 You only build me up to let me down.
E7 E7/6 A D9 A D9 A D9 If you missed me half as much as I miss you, E7 E7/6 A D9 A E7 You wouldn't stay a - way half as much as you do. A A7 D Cdim I know that I would never be this blue E7 D9 E E7 A If you only loved me half as much as I love you
Happy Days and Lonely Nights Words & Music by Fred Fisher & Billy Rose, 1928 Recorded by The Fontane Sisters, 1954 (#18)
D Bm7 F#7 With the parting of the ways G Em7 D B7 You took all my happy days G Em7 A A7+5 D And left me lone - ly nights
B7
G
A
A A7+5 D Gdim Those lone - ly nights
D
D Bm7 F#7 Morning never comes too soon G Em7 D B7 I can face the af - ter - noon G E7 But oh!
G6 G/B F#7 I feel your arms around me B7 Cdim B7 Your kisses linger yet E7/6 E E7/6 You taught me how to love you G6 Cdim G6 G/B A Now teach me to for - get
E
A7+5
D Bm7 F#7 You broke my heart a million ways G Em7 D B7 When you took those happy days G E7 A A7+5 D And left me lone - ly nights
The Gypsy Words & Music by Billy Reid Recorded by The Ink Spots, 1946 (#1)
D7
Intro:
||: A
-
Edim
|
Bm7
-
E7
:||
E7 AM7 Bm7-5 AM7 In a quaint car - a - van, F#m Bm7 F#7 B7 There's a la - dy they call The Gyp - sy; Bm7-5 E7 She can look in the fu - ture Bm7-5 E7 A Edim And drive a - way all your fears.
(E7) AM7 Bm7-5 AM7 Ev' - ry - thing will come right,
Bm7
F#m Bm7 F#7 B7 If you on - ly be - lieve The Gyp - sy; Bm7-5 E7 She could tell at a glance D9 E7/6 A That my heart was so full of tears.
Bridge:
D9 E7 Cdim A6 A She looked at my hand and told me D9 E7 Fdim(III) A My lov - er was al - ways true; F#m Fdim F#m Cdim(IV) C#7 And yet in my heart I knew, dear, Dalt D6 Bm7-5 Edim E7 Somebody else was kiss - ing you.
(E7) AM7 Bm7-5 AM7 But I'll go there a - gain F#m Bm7 F#7 B7 'Cause I want to be - lieve The Gyp - sy; Bm7-5 E7 That my lov - er is true D9 Bm7-5 E7/6 A And will come back to me some day.
E7
A Handful of Stars Words & Music by Jack Lawrence & Ted Shapiro Recorded by Glenn Miller, 1938
A F#7 Bm7-5 Dm6 Cdim I recall the story, that night of love and glory, A A7 D6 Dm6 A night that left my heart romantic scars; A A9 A F#7 Bm7-5 Dm6 We stood so near to Heaven that I reached clear to Heaven E7 E7+5 A6 And gathered you a handful of stars.
A F#7 Bm7-5 Dm6 Cdim Sweet remembered hour when love began to flower A A7 D6 Dm6 With moonlight through the trees like silver bars; A A9 A F#7 Bm7-5 Dm6 And as the moon grew older, I reached across your shoulder D9 E7+5 A6 And gathered you a handful of stars.
Bridge: A A9 A C#m C#m7 C#m C#m7 G# G#7 G# I placed my fingertips upon your lips and stars fell in your eyes; C#m C#m7 C#7 Moonglow made a halo of your hair, E Fdim F#m B7 Suddenly you looked at me and dreams began to rise -E E9 E E9 E E7 E7/6 E7 Oh, what things un - spo - ken trem - bled in the air.
A F#7 Bm7-5 Dm6 Cdim Our hearts were madly beating, and then our lips were meeting, A A7 D6 Dm6 And Venus seemed to melt right into Mars. A A9 A F#7 Bm7-5 Dm6 And while we stood caressing, blue Heaven sent a blessing -D9 E7+5 A6 A shower of handful of stars.
Hallelujah, I Love Her So Words & Music by Ray Charles Recorded by Ray Charles, 1957
A6 A A9 D9 Fdim Let me tell you about a girl I know, A6 A A9 D9 Fdim She's my baby and she loves me so. A A9 A7 D9 Every morning when the sun comes up, D6 Cdim She brings me coffee in my favorite cup. Fdim A AM7 F#7 That's why I know, yes I know, D9 E7 A Hallelujah I just love her so.
E7
A6 A A9 D9 Fdim When I'm in trouble and I have no friends, A6 A A9 D9 Fdim I know she'll go with me until the end. A A9 A7 Ev'rybody asks me how I know.
D9
D6 Cdim I smile at them and say, "She told me so." Fdim A AM7 F#7 That's why I know, oh, I know, D9 E7 A Hallelujah, I just love her so.
A9
Bridge: D D9 Dm6 Fdim Now, if I call her on the telephone, A A6 A A9 A And tell her that I'm all alone. D D9 Dm6 Bm7-5 By the time I count from one to four, D9 Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 She'll be knocking on my door.
A
A6 A A9 D9 Fdim In the evening when the sun goes down A6 A A9 D9 Fdim When there is nobody else around, A A9 A7 D9 She kisses me and she holds me tight. D6 Cdim And tells me, "Daddy everything's alright." Fdim A AM7 F#7 That's why I know, yes, I know, D9 E7 A Hallelujah, I just love her so.
A9
A
Hallelujah, I Love Her So
Happy Days Are Here Again Words & Music by Milton Ager & Jack Yellen, 1929 Recorded by Barbra Streisand, 1963
Em D C B7 Em B7 Cdim Em Am7 B7 So long sad times, go long bad times, we are rid of you at last. Em D Calt B7 F#7 Cdim F#7 B7 Howdy gay times, cloudy gray times, you are now a thing of the past.
Instrumental Interlude:
||:
E
F#m
| G#m
F#m
:||
E F#m G#m AM7 B7 E F#m G#m F#m Happy days are here again, the skies above are clear again Edim B7 Cdim B7 B7/F# Cdim E A E B7 E So let's sing a song of cheer again -- happy days are here a - gain
E F#m G#m AM7 B7 E F#m G#m F#m Altogether shout it now, there's no one who can doubt it now Edim B7 Cdim B7 B7/F# Cdim E A E B7 E So let's tell the world about it now -- happy days are here a - gain
E7 A F#m E D9 A Your cares and troubles are gone B7 Cdim B7 C7 There'll be no more from now on, from now on...
F Gm F Gm F Gm Am(V) Gm Happy days are here again, the skies above are here again E7-9 C7 Gm C7 Gm So, let's sing a song of cheer again C7 F C7 Fdim C7 F Bb Fdim Bb F Happy times, happy nights, happy days are here a - gain!
*Requested by recent and frequent visitor/contributor RAppleguitar
Happy Heart Words & Music by Jackie Rae, Music by Hans Last Recorded by Andy Williams, 1969 (#22)
A E7 A7 D There's a certain sound always follows me around; Dm A E7 When you're close to me you will hear it. A E7 A7 D It's the sound that lovers hear when they discover Dm A E7 There could be no other for their love.
Refrain: F#m E7 F#m D9 E7 A It's my happy heart you hear, singing loud and singing clear, F#m D9 G E7 And it's all because you're near me, my love. F#m E7 F#m D9 E7 A Take my happy heart away, let me love you night and day F#m D9 G E7 In your arms I wanna stay, oh my love.
A E7 A7 D Feeling more and more like I've never felt before Dm A E7 You have changed my life so completely. A E7 A7 D Music fills my soul now, I've lost all control now, Dm A E7 I'm not half, I'm whole now with your love.
Repeat Refrain
Repeat Refrain with 'La-la's'
Coda: F#m D9 G E7 A And it's all because you're with me, my love, my love.
Happy Holiday/The Holiday Season Medley Words & Music by Irving Berlin (Happy Holiday) & Kay Thompson (The Holiday Season) Recorded by Andy Williams, 1963
E7 A6 E7/9 Happy Holiday,
A6
Edim E7/9 Happy Holiday
Cdim
E7/9
Cdim
E7/9
E7 D9 Fdim A F#m While the merry bells keep ringing, D9 E7 A May your every wish come true E7 A6 E7/9 Happy Holiday,
A6
E7
Edim E7/9 Happy Holiday
E7 D9 Fdim A F#m May the calendar keep bringing,
E7 A A6 It's the holiday season
A - A6
D9 E7 A Happy Holidays to you
D9 E7 D9 E7 and Santa Claus is comin' round
D9 Fdim A F#m The Christmas snow is white on the ground D9 E7 A F#7 When old Santa gets into town D9 Bm7-5 Cdim E A He'll be coming down the chim - ney, down D9 Bm7-5 Cdim E A Coming down the chim - ney, down
E7 A A6 It's the holiday season
F#m
E7
A - A6
D9 E7 D9 E7 and Santa Claus has got a toy
D9 Fdim A F#m For every good girl and good little boy D9 Fdim E7 A F#7 He's a great big bundle of joy D9 Bm7-5 Cdim E A When he's coming down the chim - ney, down D9 Bm7-5 Cdim E A Coming down the chim - ney, down
F#m
Bridge: D9 E A A7 D9 E A He'll have a big fat pack upon his back D9 A D9 A And lots of goodies for you and me A7 D9 E A D9 E a So leave a peppermint stick for old St. Nick B7 Cdim D9 Hanging on the Christmas tree
E7 A A6 It's the holiday season
A - A6
E7
D9 E7 D9 E7 so whoop-do-do, and dickory dock
D9 Fdim A F#m And don't forget to hang up your sock D9 E7 A F#7 'Cause just exactly at 12 o'clock D9 Bm7-5 Cdim E A F#m He'll be coming down the chim - ney, down D9 Bm7-5 Cdim E A E7 Coming down the chim - ney, down.
E7 A6 E7/9 Happy Holiday,
A6
Edim E7/9 Happy Holiday
Cdim
E7/9
Cdim
E7/9
E7 D9 Fdim A F#m While the merry bells keep ringing, D9 E7 A May your every wish come true E7 A6 E7/9 Happy Holiday,
A6
E7
Edim E7/9 Happy Holiday
E7 D9 Fdim A F#m While the merry bells keep ringing, D9 E7 Happy Holidays
D9
E7 Fdim A to you.
Happy Holiday/The Holiday Season Medley
Happy Trails to You Words & Music by Dale Evans, 1950 Recorded by Roy Rogers & Dale Evans, 1951
A7 Dalt D D6 Cdim A7 Happy trails to you until we meet again; A7(V) A7 Em7 A7 A7+5 D Happy trails to you, keep smiling until then. DM7 D7 D9 Am7 D7 G9 G Who cares about the clouds when we're together? G/F# B7 Cdim B7 Bm7-5 E7/9 A7 Just sing a song and bring the sunny weath - er. A7+5 Dalt D B7 G A D Happy trails to you, 'til we meet a - gain.
According to www.allmusic.com , Evans wrote this song on an envelope and taught it to Roy Rogers and The Sons of the Pioneers forty minutes before the start of the radio show on which it aired for the first time. It was used as the closing theme song for the Roy Rogers television show from 1951-1957. Various sources show lyrics for an intro verse as follows, but I've yet to find an audio source to transcribe for the chording:
Happy trails to you, 'til we meet again. Some trails are happy ones, others are blue. It's the way you ride the trail that counts, Here's a happy one for you.
Harbor Lights Words & Music by Jimmy Kennedy & Hugh Williams, 1937 Recorded by The Platters, 1960
C G7 I saw the harbor lights; Cdim - C They only told me we were part - ing, C/B Dm G7 The same old harbor lights Gdim Dm7 G7 C That once brought you to me.
C G7 I watched the harbor lights; Cdim - C How could I help if tears were start - ing? C/B Dm G7 Good-bye to tender nights Gdim Dm7 G7 C Beside the sil-ver sea.
Fdim
C
Bridge: F I longed to hold you tight Fm Fdim C And kiss you just once more;
C/B
Am7
Am7/G D7 But you were on the ship, Dm7 D7 G7 And I was on the shore.
C G7 Now I know lonely nights, Cdim For all the while my heart is whis' C/B Dm G7 "Some other harbor lights Gdim Dm7 G7 C Will steal your love from me."
- C - pring,
The Happy Wanderer Words & Music by Antonio Ridge & Friedrich Moller Recorded by Frank Weir, 1954 (#4)
A E7 I love to go a-wandering along the mountain track, E7 D Bm D E7 A And as I go, I love to sing, my knapsack on my back.
Refrain: E7 A Val-da-ree, val-da-rah, E7 A D A D Val-da-ree, val-da-rah ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha E7 A Val-da-ree, val-da-rah, D E7 A My knapsack on my back.
I love to wander by the stream that dances in the sun; So joyously it calls to me, "Come, join my happy song!" Refrain: Val-da-ree, val-da-rah, Val-da-ree, val-da-rah ha-ha-ha-ha-ha Val-da-ree, val-da-rah, come, join my happy song. I wave my hat to all I meet, and they wave back to me, And blackbirds call so loud and sweet from ev'ry green wood tree. Refrain: Val-da-ree, val-da-rah, Val-da-ree, val-da-rah ha-ha-ha-ha-ha Val-da-ree, val-da-rah, from ev'ry green wood tree. Oh, may I go a-wandering until the day I die; Oh, may I always laugh and sing beneath God's clear blue sky,. Refrain: Val-da-ree, val-da-rah, Val-da-ree, val-da-rah ha-ha-ha-ha-ha Val-da-ree, val-da-rah, beneath God's clear blue sky.
Hard Times (No One Knows Better Than I) Words & Music by Ray Charles & Mitch Mitchell
Recorded by Ray Charles, 1961
Hard Times (No One Knows Better Than I)
A7/6 D6 F#7 My mother told me before she passed away, Bm7 Bm7/E D+5 D7 Said, "Son, when I'm gone, don't forget to pray G6 Edim D6 B7 'Cause there'll be hard times, Lord those hard times -E7/9 E7 G/B A7+5 D6 Who knows better than I?"
Cdim
Em7 - G/B - A7sus4 - A7
A7/6 D6 F#7 Well I soon found out just what she meant Bm7 Bm7/E D+5 D7 When I had to pawn my clothes just to pay the rent; G6 Edim D6 Talkin' 'about hard times, hard times E7/9 E7 G/B A7+5 D6 Who knows better than I?
Cdim
B7
Em7 - G/B - A7sus4 - A7
A7/6 D6 F#7 I had a woman, Lord, who was always around, Bm7 Bm7/E D+5 D7 But when I lost my money, she put me down. G6 Edim Talkin' 'bout hard times,
D6 B7 you know those hard times,
E7/9 E7 G/B A7+5 D6 Yeah, Lord, who knows better than I?
Cdim
Em7 - G/B - A7sus4 - A7
A7/6 D6 F#7 Lord, one of these days, there'll be no sorrow Bm7 Bm7/E When I pass away, G6 Edim D6 And no more hard times,
D+5
D7
B7
E7/9 E7 G/B A7+5 D6 Yeah, yeah, who knows better than I? E7/9 E7 G/B A7+5 D6 Yeah, Lord, who knows better than I?
F#7
B7
Hard-Hearted Hannah Words & Music by Milton Ager, Charles Bates, Robert Bigelow & Jack Yellon, 1924 Recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, 1955 From the movie "Pete Kelly's Blues"
D D6 D D6 In old Savannah, I said Savannah, G Gdim D B7 The weather there is nice and warm! G Gdim D B7 The climate's of a Southern brand, D B7 E7 A7 But here's what I don't understand: D D6 D D6 They got a gal there, a pretty gal there, G Gdim D B7 Who's colder than an Arctic storm, G Gdim D B7 She's got a heart just like a stone, E7 A7 Even the ice men leave her alone!
D D6 D Cdim They call her Hard Hearted Hannah, the vamp of Savannah, A7 Em7 A7 The meanest gal in town; A7 Em7 A7 A7+5 Gdim Leather is tough, but Hannah's heart is tougher, D Gdim Em7 A7+5 She's a gal who loves to see men suffer! D F#m Bm7 Cdim To tease 'em, and thrill 'em, to torture and kill 'em, G G/B Em7 F#7 Is her delight, they say, G Gdim D B7 I saw her at the seashore with a great big can, G F#7 B7 There was Hannah pouring water on a drowning man! G Em7 A7 Em7 A7 D Cdim She's Hard Hearted Hannah, the vamp of Savannah, G - A!
G/B
A7
D D6 D Cdim They call her Hard Hearted Hannah, the vamp of Savannah, A7 Em7 A7 The meanest gal in town; A7 Em7 A7 A7+5 Gdim Talk about your cold, refrigeratin' mama, D Gdim Em7 A7+5 Brother, she's a polar bear's pajama! D F#m Bm7 Cdim To tease 'em, and thrill 'em, to torture and kill 'em, G G/B Em7 F#7 Is her delight, they say, G Gdim D B7 An evening spent with Hannah sittin' on your knees, G F#7 B7 Is like drivin' through Alaska in your B - V - Ds. G Em7 A7 Em7 A7 D Gdim She's just Hard Hearted Hannah, the vamp of Savannah, G - A!
D
*Thanks to fellow piano bar denizen Don H. for providing source material on this one.
Hard-Hearted Hannah
Harlem Nocturne Words & Music by Earle Hagen, 1939 Recorded by Mel Torme, 1963
Em E9 Em B+ Em G Em G Em Am A noc - turne for the blues, played on a bro - ken heart string; Am A9 Am Am+7 C7 C B7 Cdim Em It's wail - ing out the news my ba - by is gone from me.
Em E9 Em B+ Em G Em G Em Am Dark shad - ows in the rain, a tel - e - phone that won't ring; Am A9 Am Am+7 C7 C B7 Cdim Em Bm7-5 Just mem - o - ries re - main of lovers that used to be.
G I
Cdim Am7alt G G5 G6 Dm7 miss the laughs and the fun,
Cdim(IV) G G5 G6 Dm7 my spot in the sun,
Cdim(IV) G G5 G6 Dm7 Am7 G g-g#-a-bflat-b-d When I was the one one and on - ly; C7 Gm7 Fdim C7 Gm7 The mu - sic and lights, those won - der - ful nights, D Am7 Bb D9 F Cdim D7 The morn - ing mist, the time we kissed; G G5 G6 Dm7 Cdim(IV) G G5 G6 Dm7 The laughs and the fun, my days in the sun, Cdim(IV) G G5 G6 Dm7 Am7 G They're o - ver and done and I'm lone - ly.
g-g#-a-bflat-b-d
C7 Gm7 C7 Gm7 Don't ask me to hide the heart - break in - side -D Am7 Bb D9 G Bm7-5 F Cdim B7 The gleam - ing spark is gone the light went dark.
Em E9 Em B+ Em G Em G Em Am This noc - turne for the blues took all and left me noth - in', Am A9 Am Am+7 C7 C B7 Cdim Em Noth - in' but the blues til baby comes back to me.
Suggested by recent visitor Sami Scot.
C7
Em
The basis for many awesome sax-featuring big band recordings, this one has also been recorded by Charlie Barnet, Les Brown, Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, Ray Anthony, Ted Heath and many other bands. Theme from the Mike Hammer TV Show, 1984.I have seen at least two different sets of lyrics for this one, so I'm not entirely sure if Torme's version uses Hagen's or not -- but this is the set I prefer, so I'm including it.Finally, the notation "g-g#-a-bflat-b-d" refers to a single-note bass run, rather than chords, so don't get confused.
Harlem Nocturne
Haunted Heart Words & Music by Arthur Schwartz & Howard Dietz, 1947 Recorded by Susannah McCorkle, 2000
A A9 E7-9 AM7/9 D9 Cdim In the night, though we're apart,
E7/9
A C#m7 F#m Cdim Bm7-5 E7 D9 There's a ghost of you with - in my haunted heart; D9 E7 D9 E7 Ghost of you,
E7
Cdim AM7 my lost ro - mance...
Edim Bm7 D9 Bm7-5 A D9 Lips that kiss, eyes that dance.
A A9 E7-9 AM7/9 F#m Haunted heart won't let me be;
E7
Cdim
E7
A C#m7 F#m Cdim A AM7/6 Dreams re - peat a sweet and lone- ly song to me. D D9 F#m7 Cdim A9 A C#m7 Dreams are dust; it's you who must be - long to me, D Cdim And thrill
Bm7-5
E7-9 A C#m7-5 my haunted heart --
F#7
DM7 D6 Dm6 Fdim E7-9 A Be still, my haun - ted heart.
Bridge: AM7 D9 AM7 Time rolls on,
D9 AM7 Bm7 C#m7 Bm7 try - ing in vain to cure me;
F#7 Gdim F#7 D9 Cdim AM7/6 A You are gone, yet you re - main to al - lure me. C#7 D7 C#7 You're there in the dark, and I call; F#m C#7 F#m You're there, but you're not there at all. B7 D Cdim E7/6 Dm6 F#7 D9 E7/6 Oh, what will I do with - out you, with - out you?
F#7
A A9 E7-9 AM7/9 F#m Cdim Haunted heart won't set me free;
E7
A C#m7 F#m Cdim A AM7/6 Dreams repeat a sweet and lonely song to me. D D9 F#m7 Cdim A9 A C#m7 Dreams are dust; it's you who must be - long to me, D Cdim And thrill
Bm7-5
E7 A C#m7-5 my haunted heart --
F#7
F#7
DM7 D6 Dm6 Fdim E7-9 A Be still, my haun - ted heart.
In some respects, this one doesn't "belong" in that I have yet to find an "oldie" version of it to listen to -- and McCorkle's version, recorded in 2000, is clearly among the most recent songs posted here. Still, the song belongs on its own merits. And this is one for which I have seen sheet music, and because I have, I have reverted to Howard Dietz's original lyrics in preference to McCorkle's version.Allmusic.com lists an early recorded version as having been released as a V-disc in World War II, but given other information which credits Dietz and Schwartz as having written it in either 1947 or 1948, I have some doubts about the V-disc story. (For those of you not familiar with the term, V-discs were recordings made by major pop music stars and distributed for the enjoyment of US troops during World War II -- and not to the general public.) Recent visitor Amy Young was able to add this:I wanted to mention the v-disc for Haunted Heart -- Jo Stafford recorded it (sans bridge) and it was the closing song of the movie "The End of the Affair", with Julianne Moore and Ralph Fiennes.
Haunted Heart
Have A Good Time Words & Music by Boudleaux Bryant & Felice Bryant Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1952 (#16)
D9 G G/F# Em7 Edim Goodbye, I hate to see you go Am7 D7 But have a good time
Gdim
D7
E7 Am Am+7 Am7 Cdim So long, I'll miss you, dear, I know G9 G But have a good time
D7/9
G
G/F#
Bm7-5 E7 Dm D9 Dm D9 Dm Have your fling, be gay with your new love Am E Esus4 E Am I'm set - ting you free Cdim E7/9 Cdim B7 Dance and sing, pretend that it's true love A7 Em7 Gdim D7 Don't worry 'bout me
D9 G G/F# Em7 Edim I know that tears will only drive you Am7 D7 Farther away E7 Am Just go,
Am+7
Gdim
D7
Am7 Cdim forget that I'm alive
G9 G It's your holiday
D7/9
G
G/F#
Bm7-5 E7 Dm D9 Dm D9 Dm When you're tired of being reck - less and care - free Am E7 E7sus4 E7 A7 Re - mem - ber that I'll Cm7-5 G Bm7-5 Fdim Am7 Be wait - ing to wel - come you home D9 Am7 Cdim G So have a good time.
(Instrumental Interlude - first four lines of verse) Bm7-5 E7 Dm D9 Dm D9 Dm When you're tired of being reck - less and care - free Am E7 E7sus4 E7 A7 Re - mem - ber that I'll Cm7-5 G Bm7-5 Fdim Am7 Be wait - ing to wel - come you home D9 Am7 Cdim G So have a good time.
Suggested and transcribed by Ron Hontz . It's easy to forget that Boudleaux & Felice Bryant were successful and well-respected songwriters independent of The Everly Brothers. Phil and Don certainly benefitted greatly from the Bryants' songwriting skills, but so did many other recording artists.
Have A Good Time
Hard to Get Words & Music by Jack O. Segal Recorded by Gisele MacKenzie, 1955
E7 A AM7/9 When they were hard to get, Bm7 E7 D9 Bm7-5 E7 You want - ed my kis - ses; D9 Bm7-5 E7/6 When first we met, E7 A9 A AM7 A How you wan - ted my kis - ses. F#7 C#m7-5 Bm7-5 They were hard to get E7 D9 Bm7-5 Dm+7 Till I was sure your love was true, E7 A9 A AM7 F#m Then I gave you all my heart, D9 Dm6 E7 And all my kisses too.
D9 E7 A AM7/9 I wish that I'd been smart F#m Bm7 E7 D9 Bm7-5 E7 And nev - er a - dor - ed you; D9 Bm7-5 E7/6 You broke my heart -E7 A9 A AM7 A Easy kis - ses just bored you F#7 C#m7-5 Bm7 But the day will come E7 D9 Bm7-5 Dm+7 When you will find to your re - gret E7 A C#m7-5 F#7 A love as true as mine D9 E7 A Is hard to get.
Have You Ever Been Lonely? Words & Music by Peter DeRose & George Brown Recorded by Ted Lewis, 1933 (#8)*
A E7 A Cdim A Have you ever been lone - ly?
F#7 Edim E7 Have you ever been blue?
E7 Edim E E7/9 E7 Fdim A AM7 Have you ever loved some - one just as I love you?
A7
G/B A7 D Dalt Fdim(III) D A Can't you see I'm sor - ry for each mis - take I've made? Fdim E B7 E E+7 Can't you see I've changed, dear? Can't you see I've paid?
E7
A E7 A Cdim A F#7 Edim E7 Be a little for - giv - ing; take me back in your heart. E7 Edim E E7/9 E7 Cdim F#7 How can I go on liv - ing now that we're apart? Fdim D DM7 Bm7-5 E7 A C#m7-5 F#7 If you knew what I've been through, you would know why I ask you Edim E E7 Have you ever been lone - ly?
Bm7-5
E E7 A Have you ever been blue?
D9
A
(Instrumental Interlude - First Half of Verse)
Fdim D DM7 Bm7-5 E7 A C#m7-5 If you knew what I've been through, you would know why I Edim E E7 Have you ever been lone - ly?
Bm7-5
E E7 A Have you ever been blue?
F#7 ask you D9
A
*This song was also recored my Teresa Brewer in 1960 (#84), by Patsy Cline in 1961, by Jim Reeves and Patsy Cline in 1961, by Reeves himself in 1962, and by The Caravelles in 1964 (#94).
Have You Met Miss Jones? Words & Music by Lorenz Hart & Richard Rodgers Recorded by Mel Torme, 1954 From the Broadway musical "I'd Rather Be Right," 1937
Have You Met Miss Jones?
DM7 Cdim "Have you met Miss Jones?" Em7 G/B A7sus4 A7 Someone said as we shook hands; F#m7 Bm7 Em7 She was just Miss Jones to me.
A7
DM7 Cdim And then I said, "Miss Jones, Em7 G/B A7sus4 A7 You're a girl who understands D F#m7 Bm7 Gm7 A7 I'm a man who must be free."
Bridge:
Gdim DM7 F#m7 Bb7 And all at once I lost my breath, Gm7 C#m7-5 F#7 And all at once was scared to death, A7 D F#m7 Bm7 F7 A7 G/B A7 And all at once I owned the earth and sky.
A7+5 DM7 Cdim And now I've met Miss Jones, Em7 G/B A7sus4 A7 B7 And we'll keep on meeting till we die,
Em7
First Time: A7+5 D Miss Jones and I.
Cdim(IV) G/B
A7
Last Time: A7+5 D F#m7 Miss Jones and I,
Em7
A7+5 D F#m7 Em7 A7+5 D6 Miss Jones and I, Miss Jones and I.
Have You Looked Into Your Heart Words & Music by Bill Barberis, Teddy Randazzo & Bobby Weinstein Recorded by Jerry Vale, 1964 (#24)
G Am7 Edim G Have you looked into your heart?
Am7
G Am7 Edim Am7 D9 Did you find a mem - o - ry or two? Am7 Cdim D9 Am7 Cdim D9 Even though the flame has died, maybe there's a spark inside -D9 Am7 Cdim G Have you looked into your heart?
G Am7 Edim G Am7 Have you searched thru all your dreams? G Am7 Edim Am7 D9 Did you ever find a trace of me? Am7 Cdim D9 Am7 Cdim D9 Even though you say we're through, that I'm not the one for you, D9 Am7 Cdim G Have you looked into your heart?
C
G
G - Am7 - G
B7 Cdim B7 When the evening shadows Cdim Em B7 Em Fall upon my window pane, A7 Em7 I find
Cdim A7 I'm crying
Em - D9 - Em7
Em7 A7 Em7 over, and over,
A7 Em7 Am7 D7 D9 And over and over and over again.
G Am7 Edim G Ever since we've been apart,
Am7
G Am7 Edim Am7 D9 All I do is pray for your return. Am7 Cdim D9 Cdim Am7 Cdim D9 Take a look and you will see, maybe there's a place for me -D9 Am7 Cdim G Have you looked into your heart?
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas Words & Music by Hugh Martin & Ralph Blane
Intro:
A
AM7
D
DM7
Recorded by Judy Garland, 1944
Fdim(I)
E6
A AM7 D DM7 E E6 Have yourself a Merry little Christmas A AM7 D DM7 Let your hearts be light
E
E6
AM7 F#m D DM7 E E7 A AM7 From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
D
DM7
E
E6
A AM7 D DM7 E E6 Have yourself a merry little Christmas A AM7 D Make the Yuletide gay
DM7
E
E6
AM7 F#m D DM7 E E7 F#m From now on, our troubles will be miles a - way.
F#m9
F#m
F#m
- F#m7
Bridge: DM7 D6 C#m AM7 Here we are as in olden days Bm7 Fdim AM7 Happy golden days of yore
C#m7
F#m Cdim AM7 F#m Faithful friends who are dear to us B7 Bm7-5 Fdim Travel near to us once more.
E7
A AM7 D DM7 Fdim Through the years we all will be together A AM7 D If the fates allow;
DM7
E
A F#m D Fdim E F#m Hang a shining star upon the highest bough DM7 D6 Bm7-5 E E6 E7 And have yourself a merry little Christmas A Now.
AM7
A
AM7
A
A9
AM7
F#m9
F#m7
Had Judy Garland not balked at the idea, this song from the movie "Meet Me In St. Louis" might have been even bleaker, starting as "Have yourself a merry little Christmas, it may be your last...." The closing guitar run suggests the tune of "Jingle Bells."
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Hawaiian Wedding Song Words & Music by Charles King, 1926 (as Ke Kali Nei Au) Al Hoffman & Dick Manning Recorded by Andy Williams, 1959
A E A A7 D Cdim Bm7-5 A This is the moment, I've wait - ed for, C#7 F#m F#m7 I can hear my heart sing - ing, B7 Soon
Cdim Bm7-5 E7 bells, will be ringing,
A F#7 B7/9 B7 E7 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 A This is the mo - ment, of sweet a - lo-ha, A E7 D9 AM7 Bm7 Bm7/E Promise me that you will leave me never, E7 Bm7-5 E7 Cdim A6 I will love you longer than forever. A F#7 B7/9 B7 E7 Bm7-5 E7 Cdim A9 A Here and now dear, all my love I vow dear. A E7 D9 AM7 Bm7 Bm7/E I will love you longer than forever, E7 Bm7-5 E7 Cdim A6 Promise me that you will leave me never. A AM7 A7 Gdim D F#7 B7 Cdim B7 E7 Now that we are one, clouds won't hide the sun. A F#7 Cdim B7 Bm7-5 E7/6 E7 A Blue skies of Ha - wa - ii smile on this our wed - ding day. E7 A D9 A C#m7-5 F#7 C#m7-5 F#7 I do (I do) Love you (love you) Gdim D9 E7 A With all my heart.
*Adapted from an arrangement submitted by Manny Lagod
He
Words & Music by Richard Mullen & Jack Richards Recorded by the McGuire Sisters, 1955
G Bm C G He can turn the tides and calm the angry sea; Am Em Am B7 He alone decides who writes a symphony. C Cm G Bm Em He lights ev'ry star that makes the darkness bright, D7 Bm Am D7 He keeps watch all through each long and lonely night.
G Em Am7 D7 He still finds the time to hear a child's first prayer; Am7 D7 G9 G Saint or sinner calls and always finds him there. Gdim Cm G G/F# Bm Though it makes him sad to see the way we live, Am D7 G He'll always say "I forgive."
G Bm C G He can grant a wish or make a dream come true; Am Em Am B7 He can paint the clouds and turn the gray to blue. C Cm G Bm Em He alone knows where to find the rain - bow's end, D7 Bm Am D7 He alone can see what lies beyond the end. G Em Am7 D7 He can touch a tree and turn the leaves to gold; Am7 D7 G9 G He knows every lie that you and I have told. Gdim Cm G G/F# Em Though it makes him sad to see the way we live, Am 7 D7 G He'll always say "I forgive, C "I
Cdim G for - give."
G/F#
He Loves And She Loves Words & Music by Ira Gershwin & George Gershwin Recorded by Fred Astaire, 1957 From the movie "Funny Face"
A A6 A E7/9 E7 Em7/9 Em7 Gdim B7 He loves and she loves and they love so why can't D Bm7-5 E7/6 Fdim A F#7 You love and I love too?
D9
E7
A A6 A E7/9 E7 Em7/9 Em7 Gdim B7 Birds love and bees love and whis - per - ing trees love, D9 Bm7-5 E7/6 E7/9 A And that's what we both should do.
Bridge:
I
Dalt G D A7 G G/F# A7sus4 A7 D al - ways knew some - day you'd come a - long;
F#7 Edim F#7 Edim Bm Bm7/E E7/9 E7 We'll make a twosome that just can't go wrong, darling.
A A6 A E7/9 E7 Em7/9 Em7 Gdim B7 He loves and she loves and they love so won't you D9 Bm7-5 E7/6 E7/9 A Love me as I love you.
Heart and Soul Words & Music by Frank Loesser & Hoagy Carmichael Recorded by Larry Clinton, 1939 (#1)*
F Dm7 Gm7 C7 Heart and soul, I fell in love with you F Dm7 Gm7 C7 F D7 Heart and soul, the way a fool would do mad - ly Gm7 C7 F Because you held me tight D7
Gm7 C7 And stole a kiss in the night
F Dm7 Gm7 C7 Heart and soul, I begged to be adored F Dm7 Gm7 C7 F D7 Lost control, and tumbled overboard, glad - ly Gm7 C7 F D7 F F7 That magic night we kissed there in the moon mist. Bridge: Bb7 A7 D7 G7 C7 F7 E7 A7 Oh but your lips were thril - ling, much too thril - ling Bb7 A7 D7 G7 C7 F7 E7 C7 Never before were mine so strange - ly will - ing
F Dm7 Gm7 C7 But now I see, what one embrace can do F Dm7 Gm7 C7 F D7 Look at me, it's got me loving you mad - ly G7 C7 A7 D7 That little kiss you stole
G7 C7 F held all my heart and soul.
*3 versions charted in 1939: Larry Clinton (# 1); Eddy Duchin (# 12); and Al Donohue (# 16). Later charted as # 11 in 1952 by The Four Aces, by Larry Maddox (1956, #57) by The Cleftones (1961, #18) and by Jan and Dean (1961, #25) This chart was produced and sent to me by recent visitor Paul Brosseau
Heart Words & Music by Richard Adler & Jerry Ross Recorded by Eddie Fisher, 1955 (#6) From the Broadway musical "Damn Yankees"
G Dm7 G D7 You've gotta have heart;
G7
G+ C All you really need is heart.
C/B
A7
Gdim F When the odds are sayin you'll never win, Fdim(III) Fdim C That's when the grin should start.
G Dm7 G D7 You've gotta have hope -G+ C Mustn't sit around and mope.
G7
C/B
A7
Gdim F Nothin's half as bad as it may appear; Fdim(III) Fdim C Fdim Wait'll next year and hope
Bridge:
C
C7 When your luck is battin' zero, F Get your chin up off the floor, D D7 Mister, you can be a hero -Dm7 G You can open any door. D7 G There's nothin to it but to do it.
Dm7
G
G Dm7 G You gotta have heart,
D7
G7
G+ C C/B Miles and miles and miles of heart
A7
Gdim F Oh it's fine to be a genius of course Fm C But keep that old horse before the cart Dm7 G7 C First you've gotta have heart
F
CB
A7
C
Heart
Heartaches Words & Music by John Klenner & Al Hoffman, 1931 Popularized by Ted Weems Orchestra, 1947 (They had recorded the song over 10 years earlier)
G6 G F#7 Heart - aches, heart - aches, G F7 E7 My loving you meant only heart - aches. Am D7 G/B Em Your kiss was such a sacred thing to me; A7 Cm D7 I can't believe it's just a burn - ing mem - o - ry.
G6 F#7 Heart - aches, heart - aches -G G7 F#7 F7 E7 What does it matter how my heart breaks? Am Cm G G/F# A7 I should be happy with some - one new, Am7 D7 Am7 D7 G But my heart aches for you.
Heartaches By The Number Words & Music by Harlan Howard Recorded by Guy Mitchell, 1959 (#1)
Refrain: D D7 G G/F# E7 Heartaches by the number, troubles by the score; A A7 A A7 D Every day you love me less, each day I love you more. D D7 G G/F# E7 Heartaches by the number, a love that I can't win... A A7 But the day that I stop countin', A A7 D That's the day my world will end.
D D7 G Heartache number one was when you left me;
G/F#
A A7 D I never knew that I could hurt that way. D D7 G G/F# Em And heartache number two was when you came back again-A A7 D You came back, but never meant to stay.
A Now I've got
Repeat Refrain: Heartache number three was when you called me And said that you were comin' back to stay; With hopeful heart I waited for your knock on my door-I waited, but you must have lost your way. Yes, I've got Repeat Refrain: Coda: A A7 But the day that I stop countin', A G A7 Gdim D That's the day my world will end.
Hello
Muddah, Hello
Fadduh
Words by Allan Sherman Music from Ponchielli's "Dance of the Hours" from La Gioconda Recorded by Allan Sherman, 1963
G Am7 D Hello Muddah, hello Fadduh,
Am7 D7 Am7 G here I am at Camp Granada.
B7 Em Camp is very entertaining, D Am7 D And they say we'll have some fun if it stops raining.
DM7
D7
G Am7 D Am7 D7 Am7 G I went hiking with Joe Spivey; he developed poison ivy. B7 Em You remember Leonard Skinner?
Em7
C
Am7 D D7 G Am7 G He got ptomaine poisoning last night after dinner.
All the counselors hate the waiters and the lake has alligators. And the head coach wants no sissies, So he reads to us from something called "Ulysses." Now I don't want this should scare ya, but my bunkmate has malaria. You remember Jeffrey Hardy? They're about to organize a searching party. Bridge: Em B7 Take me home, oh Muddah, Fadduh, Em B7 Take me home, I hate Granada. Am7 C G G/F# Em Don't leave me out in the forest C Am B7 Where I might get eaten by a bear. Em B7 Em B7 Take me home, I promise I will not make noise Am7 C G Or mess the house with oth - er boys; G/F# Em C Oh please don't make me stay, Am7 B7 C7 B7 I've been here one whole day.
Dearest Fadduh, darling Muddah, How's my precious little bruddah? Let me come home if you miss me I would even let Aunt Bertha hug and kiss me. Wait a minute--it stopped hailing. Guys are swimming, guys are sailing, Playing baseball--gee, dat's bettah! Muddah, Fadduh, kindly disregard this lettah!
Hello
Muddah, Hello
Fadduh
Hello, Young Lovers Words & Music by Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II Recorded by Rosemary Clooney, 1951
D9 Em7 F#m7 Em7 Hello, young lovers, whoever you are, DM7 Cdim Em7 I hope that your troubles are few;
A7
Em7-5 A7 FM7 A7 All my good wishes go with you tonight -Em7 A7sus A7 D I've been in love like you.
Em7 - A7
D9 Em7 F#m7 Em7 Be brave, young lovers, and follow your star; DM7 Cdim Em7 Be brave and faithful and true.
A7
Em7-5 A7 FM7 A7 Cling very close to each other tonight -Em7 A7sus A7 D I've been in love like you.
D7
Bridge: G Am7 Bm7 Am7 I know how it feels to have wings on your heels G Am7 G And to fly down the street in a trance;
G6
C#m7-5 F#7 Bm7-5 E7 You fly down the street on a chance that you'll meet, Em7 Bm7-5 Em7 And you meet not really by chance.
A7
D9 Em7 F#m7 Em7 Don't cry, young lovers, whatever you do, DM7 Cdim Em7 Don't cry because I'm alone;
A7
Em7-5 A7 FM7 A7 All of my mem'ries are happy tonight -Em7 A7sus A7 I've had a love of
Am7 D7 my own.
Coda: G Gm F#7 B7 I've had a love of my own, like yours, Em7 Bb9 I've had a love
A-9 A7 of my
D own.
Hello, Young Lovers
Here In My Heart Words & Music by Pat Genara, Lou Levinson & Bill Borrelli Recorded by Al Martino, 1952 (#3)
A A9 A AM7 AM7/9 A9 Cdim Here in my heart I'm a - lone
E7 Bm7-5 D9 Bm7 and so lone - ly;
E7 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 Fdim E7 AM7/6 Here in my heart I just yearn for you only.
C#m7-5
F#7 Gdim Edim F#7 Gdim F#7 Bm7sus4 Bm Here in my arms I long to hold you, B7 E7 D9 B7 E7 Bm7-5 Cdim E7 E7 D9 E7 Hold you so near, ever close to my heart, so, dar - ling A A9 A AM7 AM7/9 A9 Cdim E7 Bm7-5 D9 Bm7 Say that you care, take these arms I give glad - ly; E7 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 Fdim E7 Sure - ly you know I need your love so
AM7/6 C#m7-5 badly.
G Gm7 Cdim(IV) G A C#m7-5 F#7 Here is my heart, my life, and my all, dear -D - D9 D Bm7n E7 D9 E7 Bm7-5 Fdim Please be mine and stay here in my
A heart.
Here's That Rainy Day Words & Music by Johnny Burke & Jimmy Van Huesen From the Broadway show "Carnival in Flanders" (a 6-performance flop) Recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, 1949
Intro:
||:
E
Em6
:||
E G CM7 C6 Maybe I should have saved those leftover dreams; F#m B7 E Funny, but here's that rainy day.
Em6
Am7 D9 GM7 G6 Here's that rainy day they told me about F#m7 And I laughed at the thought that B7 E It could end this way.
Em6
E G CM7 C6 Where is that worn out wish that I threw aside F#m B7 E After it brought my love so near?
E7
AM7 B7 G#m F#7 Funny how love becomes a cold rainy day-F#m B7 E6 Funny, that rainy day is here.
Coda: AM7 B7 G#m F#7 Funny how love becomes a cold rainy day-F#m B7 E Em6 F#m Funny, that rainy day is here.
Fm7
E
Here's to Life Words & Music by Artie Butler Recorded by Shirley Horne, 1991
Em7 Em7sus4 Em7 Cdim A7/9 No com - plaints and no re - grets, Edim D6 DM7/9 Dm6 Edim F#m I still be - lieve in chas - ing dreams and plac - ing bets; B7 Em7 Em7sus4 Em7 Em7sus4 A7/9 A9 Cdim Em7 A7 But I have learned that all you give is all you get, G6 Edim B7 So give it all you've got.
Em7 Em7sus4 Em7 Cdim A7/9 I had my share, I drank my fill Edim D6 DM7/9 Dm6 Edim F#m And e- ven though I'm sat - is - fied I'm hun - gry still B7 Em7 Em7sus4 Em7 Em7sus4 A7/9 A9 Cdim Em7 A7 To see what's down an - oth - er road be - yond a hill G6 Edim DM7 And do it all again
GM7
DM7
B7 GM7 Em7 A7 F#m So here's to life and ev' - ry joy it brings B7 GM7 A7 Em7 D6 So here's to life, to dreamers and their dreams
B7
Em7 Em7sus4 Em7 Cdim A7/9 Fun - ny how time just flies, Edim D6 DM7/9 How love can go from warm hel -
Dm6 Edim D6 los to sad good - byes
B7 Em7 Em7sus4 Em7 Em7sus4 A7/9 A9 Cdim Em7 A7 And leave you with the mem - o - ries you've mem - o - rized G6 Edim DM7 To keep your winters warm.
GM7
DM7
Em7 Em7sus4 Em7 Cdim Edim A7/9 But there's no yes in yes - ter - day, Edim D6 DM7/9 Dm6 Edim D6 And who knows what to - mor - row brings or takes a - way B7 Em7sus4 Em7 Em7sus4 A7/9 A9 Cdim Em7 A6/7/9 As long as I'm still in the game, I want to play G6 Edim DM7 For laughs, for life, for love.
B7 GM7 Em7 A7 Bm So here's to life and ev' - ry joy it brings B7 GM7 A7 Em7 D6 So here's to life, to dreamers and their dreams
B7
G9 Cdim E7/9 May all your storms be weathered, Bm F#7 Edim Bm And all that's good get better G6 Em7 B7 Em7 A7 Edim D6 Here's to life, here's to love, here's to you.
Here's to Life
Hernando's Hideaway Words & Music by Richard Adler & Jerry Ross From the Broadway musical "The Pajama Game" Recorded by Archie Bleyer, 1954
Hernando's Hideaway
Cdim I
B7 Cdim B7 Cdim B7 know a dark se - clu - ded place,
Em A place where no one knows your face; Cdim A
B7 Cdim B7 Cdim B7 glass of wine, a fast embrace --
Em B7 Em B7 Em It's called Hernando's Hideaway (o - le!)
B7 Cdim B7 Cdim All you see are
B7 sil - hou - ettes,
Em And all you hear are castanets, Cdim B7 Cdim B7 Cdim B7 And no one cares how late it gets, Em B7 Em B7 Em Not at Hernando's Hideaway (o - le!)
Bridge:
B7 At the golden finger bowl or anyplace you go, Em E7 Am You will meet your uncle Max and ev'ryone you know; B7 But if you go to that spot that I am thinking of, F#7
Cdim You will be free
F#7
Cdim to gaze at me
Cdim B7 Cdim B7 Cdim B7 Just knock three times and whisper low Em That you and I were sent by Joe, Cdim B7 Cdim B7 Cdim B7 Then strike a match and you will know Em B7 Em B7 Em You're in Hernando's Hideaway (o - le!)
B7 and talk of love.
Here's To The Losers Words & Music by Jack Segal & Robert Wells Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1961
A7 D Bm7 Cdim B7 Em7 G/B A7 Here's to those who love not too wisely, no, not wisely, but too well, D Bm7 Cdim B7 Em7 G/B A7 To the girl who sighs with envy when she hears that wedding bell, DM7 D D9 D DM7 D Am7 D7 Gdim G Gm7 To the guy who'd throw a par - ty if he knew someone to call -Edim A7 Dalt F#m Here's to the losers,
B7
G Em7 G/B bless them all.
A7
A7 D Bm7 Cdim B7 Em7 G/B A7 Here's to those who drink their dinners when that lady doesn't show, A7 D Bm7 Cdim B7 Em7 G/B A7 To the girl who'll wait for kisses underneath that mistletoe, DM7 D D9 D DM7 D Am7 D7 Gdim G Gm7 To the lone - ly sum - mer lov - ers when the leaves begin to fall -G/B A7 Dalt F#m Here's to the losers,
B7
Em7 A7 D bless them all.
Bridge: DM7 D7 Bb Bbm7 D Hey, Tom, Dick and Harry, come in out of the rain; DM7 D7 Bb Bbm7 A7 Those torches you carry must be drowned in champagne.
A7 D Bm7 Cdim B7 Em7 G/B A7 Here's the last toast of the evening, here's to those who still believe A7 D Bm7 Cdim B7 Em7 G/B A7 All the losers will be winners, all the givers shall receive; DM7 D D9 D DM7 D Here's to trou - ble-free to - mor - rows, Am7 D7 Gdim G Gm7 May your sor - rows all be small -Edim A7 Dalt F#m Here's to the losers,
B7
Em7 A7 D bless them all.
Hey, Good Lookin' Words & Music by Hank Williams Recorded by Hank Williams, 1951
G Hey, good lookin', wha - cha got cookin'? C D G How's about cookin' somethin' up with me?
D7
G Hey, sweet baby, don - cha think maybe C D G We could find us a brand new recipe?
Bridge 1: C G I got a hot rod Ford and a two dollar bill, C G And I know a spot right over the hill, C G There's soda pop, and the dancin' is free, A7 D7 So if you wanna have fun, come along with me.
Hey, good lookin', wha - cha got cookin'? How's about cookin' somethin' up with me? I'm free and I'm ready, so we can go steady; How 'bout savin' all your time for me? (Instrumental interlude: half of verse) No more lookin' -- I've been tooken. How's about keepin' steady company? Bridge 2: I'm gonna throw my date book over the fence, Find me one for five or ten cents; I'll keep it til it's covered with age, And write your name on every page.
G Hey, good lookin', wha - cha got cookin'? C D7 How's about cookin' somethin' up C D7 How's about cookin' somethin' up, C D7 G How's about cookin' something up with me?
C
G
Hey, Good Lookin'
Hey There Words & Music by Richard Adler & Jerry Ross From the Broadway musical "Pajama Game" Recorded by Rosemary Clooney, 1954 (#1)
D Bm7 Hey there,
Em7 A7 D you with the stars in your eyes
Bm7
Em7 A7 B7 Love never made a fool of you, Em7 Am7 DM7 You used to be too wise.
G#m7
C#7-5
F# G#m7 C#7 F#(6) Hey there, you on that high-flyin' cloud G#m7 C#7 F#M7 F#7 Though she won't throw a crumb to you, B7/4 B7 Em B+ Em7 You think some day she'll come to you
A7
D Bm7 Em7 A7 D Better forget her, her with her nose in the air
Bm7
Em7 A7 B7 She has you dancin' on a string, Em7 A7 Am7 Break it and she won't care
D9
G G/F# Em7 A7 F#m7 Won't you take this advice I hand you like a brother,
Bm7
Cdim Bm7-5 Em7 Gdim Or are you not seein' things too clear E9 F#m Cdim Are you too much in love to hear Bm7-5 Em7 F#m Gdim A7 Fdim D Bm7 Is it all goin' in one ear and out the oth - er.
Em7
A7-9
D Bm7 Em7 A7 D Hey there, you with the stars in your eyes
Bm7
Em7 A7 B7 Love never made a fool of you, Em7 Am7 DM7 G#m You used to be too wise.
C#7-5
G G/F# Em7 A7 F#m7 Will you take this advice I hand you like a brother,
Bm7
Cdim Bm7-5 Em7 Gdim Or are you not seein' things too clear E9 F#m Cdim Are you too much in love to hear Bm7-5 Em7 F#m Gdim Is it all goin' in one ear and
A7 Fdim - D Bm7 out the oth - er.
Em7
A7-9
Hey There
The High and the Mighty Words & Music by Ned Washington & Dimitri Tiomkin Recorded by Les Baxter Orchestra, 1954 (#4) From the movie of the same name (Academy Award nominee*)
D F#m D7/F# I was high and mighty, Am B7 Gm7 A7 How I laughed at love and the stars above. D G DM7 G/E D alt Then you came like a gen - tle flame D E7 Bm7-5 Cdim A7sus4 And helped me find my way.
A7
D F#m D7/F# I was high and mighty, Am B7 Gm7 A7 And I told my heart where to stop and start. D G DM7 G/E D alt Now I find that I was blind -G# C#7 F# I'm learning it day by day.
Bridge: Em A DM7 D Love can change things, Em Re-
A
D7 Oh,
G7
DM7 D6 arrange things -F#m G# Bm7 D7 what strange things love can do.
D F#m D7/F# I'm not high and mighty, Am B7 Gm7 A7 But I have what's worth all the gold on earth. D G DM7 I have you, and I give my heart Bm Em7 A7 D Forever and ever to you.
*Friend and lyric expert Ron Hontz passed along an interesting bit of trivia about this one. It seems Dimitri Tiomkin campaigned actively for Oscar attention (he won four in his career) but couldn't get this one nominated because the lyrics were never actually heard in the movie. Tiomkin got the lyrics added to a single print of the film (which appeared only in Las Angeles) but still failed to win the award, losing out to "Three Coins In The Fountain." You can read more at http://www.filmmusicsociety.org/news_events/features/2003/071103.html This arrangement is transposed and adapted from one recently posted by Kitch on the alt.guitar.tab newsgroup. He added the following information: From the movie The High and the Mighty starring John Wayne, about 1954. An interesting song. It originally was just to be whistled by John Wayne throughout the movie - there were no lyrics. Tiomkin wanted it nominated for the Academy Award, which requires lyrics, so he hired Washington to write the lyrics, and Johnny Desmond to record it, after which it was stuck on during the credits at the end of the movie. Tiomkin nearly got his wish: the song received an Oscar nomination, but lost out to "Three Coins in the Fountain."
The High and the Mighty
Hey! Jealous Lover Words & Music by Sammy Cahn, Kay twomey & Bee Walker Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1958
A7 Em7 A7 D Em7 Hey, jealous lover,
D
F#m Fdim A9 Em7 you're acting so strange;
A9
Em7 G/B Em7 A7 Em7 Hey, jealous lover,
A7
Em7/9 A7+5 D6 what is making you change?
Fdim
Em7 A7 D Em7 Hey, jealous lover,
D
F#m Fdim A9 Em7 how wrong can you be?
Em7 G/B Em7 A7 Em7 I'm yours, ever faithful
A7
A9
A7
Em7/9 A7+5 D G6 just be faithful to me.
D
Bridge 1: G Gdim Em7 Edim D G/B D7 I am just as steady as that clock on the shelf; G Gdim Em7 Edim E7 Cdim A7 Maybe you're accusing me of what you're doing yourself.
Em7 A7 D Em7 Hey, jealous lover,
D
F#m Fdim A9 Em7 I'm telling you true;
Em7 G/B Em7 A7 Em7 I know that you're jealous,
A7
A9
Em7/9 A7+5 D G6 but there's no one but you.
D
Bridge 2: G Gdim Em7 Edim D G/B =D7 Could have cheated many times, but just wouldn't do; G Gdim Em7 Edim E7 Cdim A7 I was much to busy, baby, being faithful to you.
Em7 A7 D Em7 Hey, jealous lover,
D
F#m Fdim A9 Em7 I'm telling you true;
Em7 G/B Em7 A7 Em7 I know that you're jealous,
A7
A9
Em7/9 A7+5 D C but there's no one but you;
B7 E7/9 Bm7-5 E7/9 G/B There's no one for me, jealous lover,
A7-9 D but you.
B7
Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo Words & Music by Helen Deutsch & Bronislaw Kaper, 1952 Recorded by Leslie Caron & Mel Ferrer, 1953 (#30) Featured in the movie "Lili"
D A Fdim D A song of love is a sad song, F#m Em7 Hi-lili hi-lili hi-lo,
A7
A7 A7sus4 G/B A7 A song of love is a song of woe, A7+5 D Don't ask me how I know.
A7
D A G D A song of love is a sad song, Am B7 Em For I have loved and it's so.
B+
Em7 Em6 D DM7 I sit at the window and watch the rain, A7 A7+5 D Hi-lili hi-lili hi-lo;
DM7
D7
Em B+ D Bm Tomorrow I'll probably love again,
First time; A7 D Cdim Hi-lili hi-lili hi-lo.
A
Last time; A7 D Hi-lili hi-lili hi-lo.
G
D
High Hopes Words & Music by Sammy Cahn & Jimmy Van Heusen Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1961 From the 1959 movie "Hole In The Head" (Academy Award Winner, Best Song)
Calt Gdim Next time you're found, with your chin on the ground, Dm7 G7 G6 G/B C There a lot to be learned, so look a - round.
C Am7 Dm7 F Just what makes that little old ant Dm7 G7 C6 C Think he'll move that rubber tree plant? C C7 F Cdim G7 G6 G/B C Anyone knows an ant can't move a rubber tree plant, C7 F Cdim C But he's got high hopes, he's got high hopes, Am7 D7 Am7 D7 Am7 G He's got high apple pie, in the sky hopes. Am7 G/B C C7 So an - y time your gettin' low, 'stead of lettin' go, F Dm7 Cdim Just remember that ant -G D7 Dm7 G7 C Oops there goes another rubber tree plant.
Calt Gdim When troubles call, and your back's to the wall, Dm7 G7 G6 G/B C There a lot to be learned, that wall could fall.
C Am7 Dm7 F Once there was a silly old ram Dm7 G7 C6 C Thought he'd punch a hole in a dam; C C7 F Cdim G7 G6 G/B C No one could make that ram scram -- he kept buttin' that dam,
C7 F Cdim C 'Cause he had high hopes, he had high hopes, Am7 D7 Am7 D7 Am7 G He had high apple pie, in the sky hopes. Am7 G/B C C7 So an - y time your feelin' bad,'stead of feelin' sad, F Dm7 Cdim Just remember that ram -G D7 Dm7 G7 C Oops there goes a billion kilowatt dam.
(Instrumental Interlude - First Five Lines of Verse)
Am7 G/B C All prob - lems just a toy balloon; C7 F Dm7 Cdim They'll be bursted soon -- they're just bound to go pop. G D7 Dm7 G7 Oops there goes another problem ker G D7 Dm7 G7 Oops there goes another problem ker G D7 Dm7 G7 C G C Oops there goes another problem ker - plop, ker - plop?
Lyric pal Ron Hontz added this bit of information: Sinatra recorded this as a duet with child star Eddie Hodges, from Frank's 1959 film Hole in the Head, co-starring Edward G. Robinson and Eleanor Parker. Single credited to "Frank Sinatra & a Bunch of Kids."
High Hopes
Holly Jolly Christmas Words & Music by Johnny Marks, 1962 Recorded by Burl Ives, 196
G C G7 C Have a holly, jolly Christmas; C Edim G It's the best time of the year; G7 Cdim G7 Edim I don't know if there'll be snow, G7 Fdim C G9 But have a cup of cheer.
C G7 C Have a holly, jolly Christmas; C Edim G And when you walk down the street G7 Cdim G7 Edim Say hello to friends you know G7 Fdim C And ev' - ry - one you meet.
Bridge: F Em Oh, ho, the mistletoe [F Em] Dm7 G7 C Hung where you can see; [Dm7 C] Fdim G7 Am Am7 Some - bod - y waits for you; D9 Am7 D7 D9 G Kiss her once for me.
G7
C G7 C Have a holly jolly Christmas, C Edim G And in case you didn't hear, G7 Cdim G7 C C/B Am7 Am7/G Oh by golly, have a hol - ly, jol - ly D7 Dm7 G7 C Christ - mas this year.
Home for the Holidays
Words & Music by Al Stillman & Robert Allen Recorded by Rosemary Clooney, 1954
G7 C F C Oh, there's no place like home for the holidays, G7 C Dm7 F G7sus4 'Cause no mat - ter how far away you roam,
G7
G7 C F C When you pine for the sunshine of a friendly gaze, D7 G7 Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 C For the hol - i - days, you can't beat home sweet home.
Bridge: C7 F7 I met a man who lives in Tennessee, Dm7 G7 CM7 And he was headin' for G7 Dm7 G7 C Pennsylvania, and some home-made pumpkin pie;
Am
F From Pennsylvania, folks are travlin' down Dm7 G7 CM7 To Dixie's friendly shores; G Am D7 G7 Gdim Dm7 From Atlantic to Pacific, gee, the traffic is terrific.
G7 C F C Oh, there's no place like home for the holidays, G7 C Dm7 F G7sus4 'Cause no matter how far away you roam,
G7
G7 C F C If you want to be happy in a million ways,
First time: D7 G7 Dm7 G7 C For the holidays, you can't beat home sweet home.
Second Time: D7 G7 C Dm7 G7 C For the holidays, you can't beat home sweet home.
Home Words & Music by Peter Van Steeden & Harry Clarkson, 1931 Recorded by Vic Damone, 1961
Intro Verse: A C#m7-5 G#7 Ev -'ning marks the close of day, G Bm7-5 F#7 Skies of blue be - gin to grey, F7 Fdim E7 E7+5 A F#7 Crim - son hues are fad -ing in the West;
B7
E7
A C#m7-5 G#7 Ev - 'ning ev -er brings to me G Bm7-5 F#7 Dreams of days that used to be, F7 Fdim E7 E7+5 A D7 Mem - o - ries of those I love the best.
A
E7
Melody: A C#7 G#7 When shad-ows fall Bm7 Bm7/E Bm7-5 C#m7-5 E7 And trees whis-per day is end - ing, Bm7 Bm7/E C#m7-5 E7 E7+5 A My thoughts are ev-er wend - ing Home;
F#7
Bm7-5
D7
A
E7
A C#7 G#7 When crick-ets call Bm7 Bm7/E Bm7-5 C#m7-5 E7 My heart is ev - er yearn - ing, Bm7 Bm7/E C#m7-5 E7 E7+5 A Once more to be re - turn - ing Home.
Bridge: Dm A Dm Dm6 A When the hills con - ceal the set - ing sun, Dm A7 Dm6 Bm7-5 E7 Stars be - gin a - peep - ing one by one.
D9
E7
E7+5
A C#7 G#7 Night cov-ers all Bm7 Bm7/E Bm7-5 C#m7-5 E7 And, though for-tune may for - sake me, Bm7 Bm7/E C#m7-5 E7 E7+5 A Cdim Sweet dreams will ev - er take me Home.
D6
E7+5
A
*Suggested by recent visitor Dick Shultis
Home
Homesick, Thats All Words & Music by Gordon Jenkins Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1945
A G/B Edim D F#m Em7 I miss the thrill of grammar school ro - man - ces
A7
A G/B Edim D G F#m E7 G/B A7 I miss the junior prom and grad - u - a - tion dan - ces D F#m Bm7 E7/6 G Em7 A7 The gossip in as - sem - bly hall -- I'm homesick, that's all
A G/B Edim D F#m Em7 A7 I miss the gang that hangs around at Miller's A G/B Edim D G F#m E7 G/B A7 De - vour - ing chocolate sodas, with those whipped cream fillers D F#m Bm7 E7/6 G A7 D The girl I promised I would call -- I'm homesick, that's all
Bb Eb F7 I miss the midnight services on Christmas Eve Bb Eb F7 And the joy when Christmas morning came Bb Dm Eb I miss the scramble for the wishbone every Sunday Bb Gm7 A7 And the big Thanksgiving football game
A G/B Edim D F#m Em7 I miss the times I had to set the table,
A7
A G/B Edim D G F#m E7 G/B I miss the rolls my mother made when she was
A7 able
D F#m Bm7 E7/6 Cdim G A7 D The fragrant bonfires in the fall -- I'm homesick, that's all.
*Suggested by recent visitor Garoosh
Honeysuckle Rose Words & Music by Andy Razaf & Thomas "Fats" Waller Recorded by "Fats" Waller, 1929 From the Broadway musical "Ain't Misbehavin'"
Em7/9 Em7 G/B A7 Em7/9 Em7 G/B A7 Ev' - ry hon - ey bee fills with jeal - ous - y Em7 Bb9 A7 When they see you out with me; Em7/9 Em7 A7sus4 A7/9 D D6 D7 I don't blame them, good - ness knows, Bb7 A7 D Hon - ey - suck - le rose.
A7
D
G
Fdim
Em7/9 Em7 G/B A7 Em7/9 Em7 G/B A7 When you're pass - ing by, flow - ers droop and sigh, Em7 G/B Bb9 A7 And I know the rea - son why; Em7/9 Em7 A7sus4 A7/9 D D6 D7 You're much sweet - er, good - ness knows,
G
Bb7 A7 D Hon - ey - suck - le rose.
Bridge: D7 Gdim Fdim D7 G6 Am7alt Cdim G6 Don't buy sug - ar -- you just have to touch my cup. E7 Cdim Edim E7 G/B Cdim A7 You're my sug - ar; it's sweet when you stir it up.
Em7/9 Em7 G/B A7 Em7/9 Em7 G/B A7 When I'm tak - in' sips from your tas - ty lips, Em7 G/B Bb9 A7 Seems like hon - ey fairly drips; Em7/9 Em7 A7sus4 A7/9 D D6 D7 You're con - fec - tion, good - ness knows, Bb7 A7 D Hon - ey - suck - le rose.
D7
G
Gdim
D
G
A7+5
D9
The House I Live In Words & Music by Allen Lewis & Earl Robinson Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1945
A F#m Cdim E7 A A7 What is A-mer-i-ca to me? D Cdim AM7 C#m7-5 A name, a map, a flag I see, D Cdim C#m7-5 F#7 A certain word, "De-moc-ra-cy." D F#m Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 What is A-mer-i-ca to me?
Fdim AM7 D9 E7/6 AM7 The house I live in -- a plot of earth, a street, D9 E7/6 A F#m C Am7 A The grocer and the butcher, all the people that I meet, D9 E7 A F#m D9 E7 F#m The children in the playground, the faces that I see; B7 Cdim All races, and
A F#m Bm7-5 E7/6 A religions -- that's A-mer-i-ca to me.
Fdim AM7 D9 E7/6 AM7 The place I work in, the worker at my side D9 E7/6 A F#m C Am7 A The little town or city where my people lived and died D9 E7 A F#m D9 E7 F#m The "howdy" and the handshake, the air of feeling free B7 Cdim A6 A F#m D9 E7/6 A The right to speak my mind out that's A-mer-i-ca to me. D9 E A D9 E A The things I see about me the big things and the small Em7 A7 D Em7 A7 D The little corner newsstand and the house a mile tall; C#7 F#m C#7 F#m The wedding and the churchyard, the laughter and the tears, E B7 E Edim E7 The dream that's been a growin' for two-hundred thirty years.*
Fdim AM7 D9 E7/6 AM7 The town I live in, the street, the house, the room, D9 E7/6 A F#m C Am7 A The pavement of the city, or a garden all in bloom, D9 E7 A D9 E7 F#m The church, the school, the club house, the million lights I see, D9 Fdim A F#m D9 E7 Fdim F#m But especially the people -- that's A-mer-i-ca to me. D9 Fdim A F#m D9 E7 Bm7-5 D9 Dm6 Especially the people -- that's A-mt-i-ca to me --.
A
* Yes, I know -- Sinatra didn't sing "two-hundred third years" in his version in 1945. But since it's 2006 as I post this, it seems appropriate.
The House I Live In
The House Is Haunted (By the Echo of Your Last Goodbye) Words & Music by Billy Rose & Basil Adlam, 1934 Recorded by Mel Torme, 1958
Em Bm7-5 Em B+ Am7 B7 Am7 Em G The house is haunted by the echo of your last good - bye; Em Bm7-5 Em B+ Am7 B7 Am7 Em G The house is haunted by the mem'ries that refuse to die.
Am7
Am7
B7
B7 Em E7
Am AM7/9 Am7 Cdim I can't get a - way from a vision that brings B7 Em Am7 Cdim Intimate glimpses of intimate things B7 Am7 B7 Em A voice in my heart like a torch singer sings -C Am7 B7 I wonder who's kissing her now?
Em Bm7-5 Em B+ Am7 B7 Am7 Em Gdim The house is haunted by the echo of your fav' - rite song;
Am7
B7
E7 Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 E7 Cdim Am The place is cluttered up with mem'ries that have lived too long, Cdim Bm7-5 Much too
Cdim long.
Em B7 B+ E7 The ceiling is white, but the shadows are black, Am E7 Cdim Am7 The ghost in my heart says she'll never come back -Em Bm7-5 Em B+ Am7 B7 Am7 Em The house is haunted by the echo of your last good - bye.
(Instrumental Interlude:
first two lines of second verse)
Am7 B7 Am7 Cdim Am7 I'll never forget you, I'll never forget you.
B7
Em Bm7-5 Em B+ Am7 B7 Am7 Em The house is haunted by the echo of your last good - bye.
*Suggested by recent visitor Jason Mordaunt, who also assisted in locating an audio source from which I could transcribe.
How About You? Words & Music by Ralph Freed & Burton Lane Recorded by Tommy Dorsey, 1942 (#8) From the 1941 movie "Babes On Broadway"*
G Bm7-5 G/B Edim Am7 D9 I like New York in June -- how about you? G Bm7-5 G/B Edim Bm7-5 Fdim I like a Gershwin tune -- how about you? A9 C#m7-5 Gdim Bbm7-5 I love a fire - side
G
D7
Bb9
G/F# E7 when a storm is due;
Gdim Bm7-5 C#m7-5 F#7 I like potato chips, moonlight and motor trips -Bm7-5 B9 Am7 How about you?
D9
G Bm7-5 G/B Edim Am7 D9 I'm mad about good books -- can't get my fill.
D7
Dm Dm7 Dm7-5 CM7 F9 And Franklin Roosevelt's looks give me a thrill. D7 G G/B Holding hands in a movie show Gdim Edim C Cm7 When all the lights are low may not be new,
First Time: B7 G/B Edim Am7 D9 G Edim Am7 Cdim But I like it -- how about you?
Last time: B7 G/B Edim Am7 D9 G/BEdim Am7 Cdim G But I like it -- how about, I like it, how about you?
*Performed in the film by Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney, the song was nominated for -- and would have been a shoe-in for -- an Academy Award except for one other contender that year: it was up against "White Christmas." One can only guess what kind of ribbing lyricist Freed must have taken for the suggestion that Franklin Roosevelt's looks could have given anybody a thrill.
House of Bamboo Words & Music by Bill Crompton & Norman Murrells, 1958 Recorded by Earl Grant, 1960
A G A Number fifty-four, A G Em7 A The house with the bamboo door, A G Em7 A G Bamboo roof and bamboo walls, Em7 A G Em7 A They've even got a bamboo floor!
Em7 A G/B You must get to know
A7
Em7 A G/B He runs an Expresso,
D6 Dalt Gdim Soho Joe,
D
A7
D C D Called the House of Bamboo.
Em7 A G/B It's-a made of sticks. D6 Dalt Gdim Sticks and bricks,
A7
D
Em7 A G/B But you can get your kicks
A7
D C D In the house of bamboo.
A7 Em7 G/B A7 Em7 A7 Em7 A7 In this ca - si - no, you can drink a chi no, D A7 G D Bm7 A7 G D And it's gotcha swingin' to the cha cha A7 Em7 G/B A7 Em7 A7 Em7 A7 Dance the bo - le - ro in a som - bre - ro. D A7 Shake
G D like a snake!
A7 Em7 G/B A7 Em7 A7 Em7 A7 You wanna drop in when the cats are hop - pin'. D A7 G D Bm7 A7 G D Let your two feet move-a to the big beat; A7 Em7 G/B A7 Em7 A7 Em7 A7 Pick yourself a kit - ten and listen to a plat - ter D A7 G D That rocks the juke-box!
Em7 A G/B I'm-a telling you,
A7
Em7 A Well there's a lot to do
D6 Dalt Gdim when you're blue, G/B
D
A7
D C D In the House Of Bamboo. I had to overcome my own ignorance on this one, when I went looking for it -I was convinced it was Nat King Cole singing it. It wasn't -- it was Earl Grant. Finding things gets a whole lot easier when you look for stuff that actually exists.
House of Bamboo
How Could You Believe Me* Words & Music by Alan Jay Lerner & Burton Lane Recorded by Fred Astaire, 1933
C Am C Am C Am How could you believe me when I said "I Love You" D7 Am7 D7 Am7 D7 When you know I've been a liar all my life? G7 Gdim G7 Gdim G7 I've had that reputation since I was a youth -C C/B Am7 Am7/G D7 Dm7 G7 You must have been insane to think I'd ever tell the truth. C Am C Am C Am How could you believe me when I said we'd marry, D7 Am7 D7 Am7 D7 When you know I'd rather die than that have a wife? C Bm7-5 E7 I know I said, "I'll make you mine," Am Am+7 Am7 Am6 Em B7 G7 But who would know that you would go for that old line? C Am C Am D7 How could you believe me when I said "I Love You" C Am C Fm D7 When you know I've been a liar, a good for nothing liar, C Am Dm7 G7 C All my good for noth - in' life?
Bridge:
Girl:
F C7 F C7 F You said I'd have ev'rything, a beautiful diamond ring,
Bb Bbm A bungalow by the sea...
Boy:
F D7 You're really naïve to ever believe
Gm7 C7 F A full-of-baloney phoney like me.
C Am C Am C Am Girl: Say, how about the time you went to Indiana? D7 Am7 D7 Am7 D7 Boy: I was lyin', I was down in Alabam! G7 Gdim G7 Gdim G7 Girl: You said you had some bus'ness you had to complete. C C/B Am7 Am7/G D7 G7 Boy: What I was doin' I would be a cad to repeat. C Am C Am C Am Girl: How about the evenings you were with your mother? D7 Am7 D7 Am7 D7 Boy: I was rompin' with another honey lamb. C Bm7-5 E7 Girl: To think, you swore our love was real! Am Am+7 Am7 Am6 Em B7 G7 Boy: But, Baby, let us not forget that I'm a heel! C Am C Am D7 How could you believe me when I said I love you, C Am C Fm D7 When you know I've been a liar, a good for nothing liar, C Am Dm7 G7 C All my good for noth - in' life?
How Could You Believe Me
C Am C Am C Am Girl: And how could you believe me when I said, "I love you" D7 Am7 D7 Am7 D7 When you know I've been a liar all my life? G7 Gdim G7 Gdim G7 I've had that reputation since I was a youth -C C/B Am7 Am7/G D7 Dm7 G7 You must have been insane to think I'd ever tell the truth. C Am C Am C Am And how could you believe me when I said we'd marry, D7 Am7 D7 Am7 D7 When you know I'd rather hang than be a wife? C Bm7-5 E7 I know I said, "I'll make you mine" -Am Am+7 Am7 Am6 Em B7 G7 But, honey, you're so young, and that's an old, old line. C Am C Am D7 How could you believe me when I said "I Love You" C Am C Fm D7 When you know I've been a liar, a good for nothing liar, C Am Dm7 G7 C All my good for noth - in' life?
*Okay, many "inaccuracies" here. First, the full title is "How Could You Believe Me When I Said I Love You When You Know I've Been A Liar All My Life." Second, my second part here has little or nothing to do with the original -it's a parody I've heard performed for many years by a fellow piano bar fan, but I like it so much that I think it deserves inclusion.
How Could You Believe Me
How Deep is the Ocean Words & Music by Irving Berlin Recorded by Julie London, 1956
Em B+ Em7 C#m7-5 How much do I love you? I'll tell you no lie --
Bm F#7 Bm D9 How deep is the ocean? How high is the sky?
G G7 C9 Cm7 How many times a day do I think of you?
Gdim A7 Edim Cdim D7 How many roses, are sprinkled with dew?
Em B+ Em7 C#m7-5 How far would I travel to be where you are?
Bm F#7 Bm D9 How far is the journey from here to a star?
G G7 E7-9 E7 Am Am+7 Am7 C#m7-5 And if I ev - er lost you, how much would I cry?
G G/F# A9 How deep is the ocean?
D7
Am7 D7 G How high is the sky?
How Does It Feel Words & Music by Joe Sherman & George David Weiss Recorded by Nat King Cole Trio, 1945
D Dalt G D G D Bm7 C#m7-5 Gdim F#7 How does it feel when you find that your dreams are through? CM7 G/B Am7 CM7 E7 Bm7-5 E7-9 Fdim E7 How does it feel when you know that the laugh's on you? G9 Em7 B7 Edim Thought you were smart for breaking my heart D9 Em7 D6 Fdim DM7 When you took that ex - it bow; Cdim(IV) C#7 B7 Cdim(IV) C#7 B7 G A Em7 Cdim A7 Someone you met has made you forget, so who's the smart one now?
D Dalt G D G A D Bm7 C#m7-5 Gdim How does it feel when you find that your big ro CM7 G/B Am7 CM7 E7 Bm7-5 Was - n't so real,it was only a song
F#7 mance
E7-9 Fdim E7 and dance?
G9 Em7 B7 Edim Maybe it's fun to kiss and then run D9 Em7 D6 Fdim F#7 And hurt some - bod - y too;
First Time: E7/9 Bm7-5 E7/9 But how does it feel A6/7/9 Em7/9 A6/7/9 G/B Edim D Now that it's hap - pened to you?
B7
Em7
Edim
Last Time: E7/9 Bm7-5 E7/9 But how does it feel
A6/7/9 Em7/9 A6/7/9 G/B Edim now that it's hap - pened to
D
F#7 Gdim F#7 B7 Cdim B7 B7/F# How does it feel, now that it's happened, E7/9 Bm7-5 E7/9 But how does it feel A6/7/9 Em7/9 A6/7/9 G/B Edim D Now that it's hap - pened to you?
B7
Em7 - G/B
A7 - Edim
Dalt
*Requested by recent visitor Dave Osborne. This chart, though citing Nat King Cole's 1945 recording, is actually a synthesis of multiple versions, including Carmen McRae's take (from 1983, I believe) but isn't entirely true to any of them. In particular, I don't think any musician in his or her right mind would try to include every chord I've shown here, especially if they're playing accompaniment to a vocal; however, since the song itself is fairly short, the use of an instrumental interlude seems almost mandatory -- whacha gonna do, sing the whole thing through three times? I don't think so. So I tried to come up with an accompaniment that could serve to replicate the melody -- which with this song, gets more intricate than you'd think at first listen. This is a song that actually drove me to go looking for the sheet music to figure out what the heck they're doing after the second line of the first verse -- but I couldn't find sheet music, ANYWHERE, so I finally just took a shot. If you've got a better way to get from that point to "who's the smart one now" I'd love to take a look at it. Another interesting bit of trivia: McRae's recording credit's authorship to Cole himself, but every release of Cole's recording(s) of the song that I have found credit authorship to the individuals I've shown here.
How Does It Feel
How High the Moon Words & Music by Nancy Hamilton and Morgan Lewis, 1940 Recorded by Les Paul & Mary Ford, 1951 (#1)
A7 DM7 Dm7 Somewhere there's music, how faint the tune?
G7
CM7 Cm7 Somewhere there's heaven -- how high the moon?
F7
Bb(+7) Em7-5 A7 Am7 Em7-5 There is no moon above when love is far away too; A7 D9 Till it comes true
Em7 A7 Fm7 F7 Em7 that you love me as I love you.
Em7 A7 DM7 Dm7 Somewhere there's music -- how near, how far?
G7
CM7 Cm7 Somewhere there's heaven -- it's where you are.
F7
Bb Em7-5 A7 DM7 The darkest night would shine if you would come to me soon; A7-9 Fm7 F7 Em Em7 A7-9 D6 Until you will, how still my heart, how high the moon?
(Instrumental interlude)
Em7 A7 DM7 Dm7 Somewhere there's music -- how near, how far? CM7 Cm7 Somewhere there's heaven -- it's where you are.
G7
F7
Bb Em7-5 A7 DM7 The darkest night would shine if you would come to me soon; A7-9 Fm7 F7 Em Em7 A7-9 D6 Until you will, how still my heart, how high the moon?
How Important Can It Be? Words & Music by Bennie Benjamin & George Weiss Recorded by Joni James, 1955 (#2)
A F#m E7 How important can it be
Bm7-5
Fdim Bm7-5 A D9 That I tasted other lips?
E7
A
A7 D Bm7 That was long before you came to me Bm7-5 Fdim A D9 With the wonder of your kiss.
A
A F#m E7 Bm7-5 So the story got around
E7
Fdim Bm7-5 A Of an old romance and me
A
D9
A7 D Bm7 But it happened oh so long ago, Bm7-5 Fdim A How important can it be?
E7
AM7
E7
A7
A7/6
Bridge: D Cdim A F#7 Mine was a young and a foolish heart D9 E7/6 A AM7 Seeking love at ev'ry turn;
A7
A7/6
D Cdim A F#7 But I have grown so much wiser now -B7 E7 Even foolish hearts can learn.
A F#m E7 Bm7-5 Let the past just fade away Fdim Bm7-5 A D9 Why get lost in yesterday?
E7
A
A7 D Bm7 The important thing is here and now Bm7-5 Fdim A D9 And our love is here to stay.
A
E7
How Insensitive Words & Music by Vinicius De Moraes & Antonio Carlos Jobim English lyric by Norman Gimbel Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1967
Bm7 Edim Am6 How in - sen - si - tive I must have seemed Cdim(IV) Gdim Cdim E9 E7 told me that she loved me;
When she
Em Em9 Em Em9 CM7 C#m7-5 How un - moved and cold I must have seemed F#7 Bm When she told me so sincerely. D7 Am7 D7 Am7 Fdim D7 Am7 D7 GM7 Why, she must have asked, did I just turn Em7 Edim Bm And stare in icy silence? D7 C#7 F#7 What was I to say? What can you say
When a
C#m7-5 F#7 Bm love af - fair is over?
Bm7 Edim Am6 Now she's gone away and I'm alone Cdim(IV) Gdim Cdim E9 E7 mem o - ry of her last look.
With the
Em Em9 Em Em9 CM7 C#m7-5 Vague and drawn and sad, I see it still, F#7 Bm All her heartbreak in that last look. D7 Am7 D7 Am7 Fdim D7 Am7 D7 GM7 How, she must have asked, did I just turn Em7 Edim Bm And stare in icy silence? D7 C#7 F#7 What was I to say? What can you say
When a
C#m7-5 F#7 Bm love af - fair is over?
How Little It Matters, How Little We Know Words & Music by Carolyn Leigh & Phillip Springer Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1956
Intro:
D - DM7 - D6 - D6+5 - D6 - Fdim - D6 Em - B+ - Em7 - Em6
A7 Em7 A7 DM7 D7 How lit - tle we know,
D6
D9 Em7/9 how much to dis - cov - er
Fdim
A7
Em7 A7 D9 F#m Bm7 Bm7/E Gm7 A6/7/9 What chem - i - cal for - ces flow from lov - er to lov - er?
A7
A7/6 A7 D How lit - tle we un - der - stand F#m Fm Em7 What touch - es off that tin - gle,
A7
A6/7/9 A7 D DM7 That sud - den ex - plo - sion when Bm F#m F A7 Two tin - gles in - ter - min - gle.
A7 Em7 A7 DM7 D7 Who cares to de - fine
D6
D9 Em7/9 Fdim what chem - is - try this is?
A7
Em7 A7 D9 F#m Bm7 Bm7/E Gm7 A7 Who cares with your lips on mine how ig - nor - ant bliss is? B7 D9 Bm7-5 G Gm7 Gdim So long as you kiss me and the world a - round us shat - ters, Edim D Fdim How lit - tle it mat - ters,
Em7
A7 A7+5 D DM7 Em7 A7 D6 How lit - tle we know.
How Little We Know Words & Music by Johnny Mercer & Hoagy Carmichael, 1944 Recorded by Susannah McCorkle, 1977
AM7 Bm7-5 A6 Maybe it happens this way,
Cdim
AM7 Bm7-5 C#m7-5 F#7 Maybe we really be - long together, Bm7 Bm7-5 But after all,
E7
Fdim Bm7 Fdim how little we know.
AM7 Bm7-5 A6 Maybe it's just for a day;
Cdim
AM7 Bm7-5 C#m7-5 F#7 Love is as changeable as the weather, Bm7 Bm7-5 And after all,
E7
Bm7-5 Fdim Bm7-5 how little we know.
E7-9 AM7 Edim Who knows why an April breeze
E7
A6 Fdim AM7 Cdim never remains?
G#m7 C#7 F# Gdim Why stars in the trees hide when it rains? Em7 G/B A7 Love comes along,
A7+5 DM7 casting a spell --
D6
F#m B7 Will it sing you a song? B9 E7 Will it say a farewell?
F7 Who can tell?
E7
AM7
AM7 Bm7-5 A6 Maybe you're meant to be mine;
Cdim
AM7 Bm7-5 C#m7-5 F#7 Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 Maybe I'm only supposed to stay in your arms a while, Bm7-5 Fdim As others have done.
Bm7-5
E7-9 AM7 Edim Is this what I've waited for?
E7
A6 E7-9 AM7 Am I the one?
E7 D9 Dm6 F#m Oh, I hope in my heart that it's so, D9 Fdim E7 A In spite of how little we know.
Coda: E7-9 AM7 Edim Is this what I've waited for?
A6 E7-9 AM7 C#7 Am I the one?
F#7
D9 Bm7-5 F#7 Oh, I hope in my heart that it's so, D9 Bm7-5 Fdim E7 A6 In spite of how little we know.
Hearing this song reinforced for McCorkle. Her delivery may have lyricists must have loved her -Yet for all her success, chronic her own life.
me, once again, the tragedy of Susannah been called unspectacular by some, but her singing never got in the way of the words. depression got the best of her and she took
How Little We Know
How Long Has This Been Going On? Words & Music by Ira & George Gershwin Recorded by Rosemary Clooney, 1987 From the 1927 Broadway Musical "Rosalie"
G6 Em7 I could cry
Am7 D+5 salty tears --
G6 G7 CM7 CM7/6 Where have I been all these years? G G/F# Em7 CM7 Am7 Lit - tle wow, tell me now, C Am D9 D+5 G How long has this been go - ing on?
G6 Em7 Am7 D+5 There were chills up my spine, G6 G7 CM7 CM7/6 And some thrills I can't define; G G/F# Em7 CM7 Am7 List - en, sweet, I repeat, C Am D9 D+5 G How long has this been go - ing on?
Bridge:
CM7 FM7 CM7 FM7 Oh, I feel that I could melt; CM7 Dm7 G7 CM7 Into heaven I'm hurled. Em Em+7 Em7 Em6 I know how Columbus felt Am Am+7 D7 Finding another world.
G6 Em7 Am7 D+5 Kiss me once, then once more; G6 G7 CM7 CM7/6 What a dunce I was before. G G/F# Em7 CM7 Am7 What a break, for heaven's sake, C Am D9 D+5 G How long has this been go - ing on?
Repeat Bridge:
G6 Em7 Am7 D+5 Kiss me twice and then once more -G6 G7 CM7 CM7/6 That makes thrice, let's make it four. G G/F# Em7 C D7 What a break, for heaven's sake, C Am D9 D+5 How long has this been go - ing?
G
C Am Cdim D7 How long has this been go - ing.
G
As good a lyricist as Ira Gershwin was, it's difficult to believe that the settled for a nonsense rhyme of "little wow, listen now" -- and in the very first verse, for Heaven's sake!
How Long Has This Been Going On?
How Much Is That Doggie In the Window Words & Music by Bob Merrill Recorded by Patti Page, 1953 (#1)
Refrain: C G7 How much is that doggie in the window, C The one with the waggley tail? G7 How much is that doggie in the window? C I do hope that doggie's for sale.
C G7 I must take a trip to California C And leave my poor sweetheart alone; G7 If he has a dog, he won't be lonesome, C And the doggie will have a good home.
Repeat Refrain: I read in the paper there are robbers With flashlights that shine in the dark; My love needs a doggie to protect him And scare them away with one bark. I don't want a bunny or a kitty, I don't want a parrot that talks; I don't want a bowl of little fishies He can't take a goldfish for walks. Repeat Refrain:
How Soon Words & Music by Al Stillman & Henry Mancini Recorded by Henry Mancini, 1964 Theme from "The Richard Boone Show"
A7 Dsus4 D DM7 D D9 D Em7/6 How soon the flame of love can die,
A
G A6 A Em7 A7 G/B A7 D Am7 How soon "good night" be - comes "good - bye."
B7
Cdim Em7 B7 Cdim B7 Em7/6 Em B+ You're gone now, and life goes on now, Em6 Em7 Cdim B7 Am7 B7 Gm7 Gdim And ev' - ry - thing seems out of tune. A7 Dsus4 D DM7 D D9 D Em7/6 But time can bring a change of heart,
A
G A6 A Em7 A7 G/B A7 C#m7-5 And love can make an - oth - er start,
F#7
B7 G G/F# Fdim Edim D F#m B7 Some - day, you may come back to me to stay, Cdim G G/F# Em7 Gdim D But who can say how soon?
This one is sort of an accidental discovery. I've long been a fan of instrumental recordings, and acquired this one thinking it would be strictly that. It wasn't -- Mancini's "orchestra and chorus" was at work, and I quickly feel in love with the melody. (Searching for other vocal versions lead me to another recording with a similar title.) Though this one probably doesn't qualify as a "standard" (in fact, several of the versions listed at www.allmusic.com for this one are actually for the other song) its melody hooked me, so here it is.
How Soon (Will I Be Seeing You?) Words & Music by Jack Owens & Carroll Lucas, 1944 Recorded by Bing Crosby, 1947
Intro:
| C
Cdim | F
Fm | C
A7 | Dm7 G |
G C Fdim C Cdim G7 Dm7 G How soon will I be see - ing you? Edim Dm G7 Dm7 G Fdim C G C CM7 How soon? I wish I really knew.
C7
F Dm7 G And when will you be saying C Fdim C Words I want to hear?
C/B
Am Am+7 Am7 Am7/G G Am7 G/B D9 Am7 D7 Tender little love words -- stor - y old, mean - ing clear,
G C Fdim C Cdim G7 Dm7 G How soon will I be close to you Am7 F And dance
G
Dm7 G Fdim C Dm7 C the way we used to do?
CM7
C7
Edim F Dm7 E7 I see your star eyes gleaming -Fdim Am Am+7 D7 Don't mind me if I'm dreaming C A7 Dm7 G6 C Tell me, Darling, now, how soon?
I found this one while looking for another song with a similar title, and while it may not fit the mold of "pop standard" in that it never really became a standard (it was only recorded about eight times) it just sounded too nice not to include. Interestingly enough, the commonly-accepted lyrics are not the ones Crosby sings here. Crosby's rendition is beautifully matched with Carmen Cavallaro's elegant yet understated accompaniment.
I Ain't Got Nobody Words & Music by Spencer Williams and Roger Graham, circa 1915 Recorded by Bobby Darin, 1963 (unreleased)
D Em7 I
D Fdim A D9 E7/9 E7 ain't got no - bod - y,
Fdim GM7 G/B Em7 A7 Edim D B7 Em7 And no - bod - y cares for me Em7/9 A6/7/9 A9 Tell you the truth, D Em7 I'm
D Fdim A D9 E7/9 E7 so sad and lone - ly
G/B A7 E7/9 E7 G/B Is there an - y - bod - y out there Em7 E7/9 E7 G/B A7 Who'd like to take a chance with me?
D6 A7/9 D6 Cdim D7/9 Fdim G I sing sweet love songs, Honey, all the time B7 Gdim If you'll only
D Em7 I
B7 be
Cdim E7/9 Fdim A7 my sweet ba - by, mine
D Fdim A D9 E7/6 E7 ain't got no - bod - y,
Fdim G5 Em7 A Edim D And no - bod - y cares for me.
D6 A7/9 D6 Cdim D7/9 Fdim G I sing sweet love songs, Honey, all the time B7 Gdim If you'll only
D Em7 I
B7 be
Cdim E7/9 Fdim A7 my sweet ba - by, mine.
D Fdim A D9 E7/6 E7 ain't got no - bod - y,
A G Em7 A7 Em7 A7 And no - bod - y, ain't no - bod - y G Em7 A7 Em7 A7 No - bod - y, ain't no - bod - y G5 Em7 A Edim D D Bm7 A7 Fdim D6 No - bod - y cares for me -- no - bod - y cares for me.
Hummin' To Myself Words & Music by Herbert Magidson, Monte Siegal & Sammy Fain Recorded by Connie Boswell, 1932
Intro verse: Calt Cdim Dm6 G7 I am a singer of love songs, C Calt C Am Am7alt Fdim(III) Fdim Songs that are hap - py and gay. G G6 Bm7-55 Asus4 Am But how can I sing my love songs?
Am+7
D7/9 D9alt D9 D7/9 G7 My lov - er's gone a - way.
Melody: Am Am/G F7 E7 I've got the words, and I've got the tune, Am Fdim Dm7 D7sus4 Dm7 E7 I've been rehearsing un - der the moon, Amalt Cdim F7 E7 But I've got nobody to hear my song F7 E E7 Am So I'm hummin' to my - self.
Am Am/G F7 E7 I've got the place, I've got the time, Am Fdim Dm7 D7sus4 Dm7 E7 I've got a lot of love words that rhyme, Amalt Cdim F7 E7 But I've got nobody to hear my song, F7 E E7 Am So I'm hummin' to my - self.
Bridge: Am7 Mmm
-
D9 mmm
-
Gdim mmm -
D7 mmm
G6 Am7 Am7-5 G6 G/F# I guess it just had to be. E7 Mmm
-
A7 mmm
-
E7/9 mmm
-
A7 mmm
Fdim(III) G Dm Dm6 G Won't someone listen to me?
Am G Dm7 E7 I've got the words and I've got the tune; Am Fdim Dm7 D7sus4 Dm7 E7 I'd like to croon it un - der the moon, Amalt Cdim F7 E7 But I've got nobody to hear my song F7 E E7 Am So I'm hummin' to my - self.
Adapted from a chart provided to me by John Moulton who also requested the song. Another recent adaptation of this song was done by Linda Ronstadt, who returned to the genre she so delightfully visited in the early-to-mid 1980s.
Hummin' To Myself
I Apologize Words & Music by Al Goodhart, Al Hoffman & Eric Nelson Recorded by Billy Eckstine, 1951
D9 D6 A7sus4 A7 Em7 G Edim A7 If I told a lie, if I made you cry F# Bm7-5 Bm Bm7 G F#7 When I said good-bye, I'm sor - ry; Bm A7 G6 G5 A7 A7/9 D B7 Em7 A7+5 D6 A7 From the bot - tom of my heart, Dear, I a - pol - o - gize.
D9 D6 A7sus4 A7 Em7 G Edim A7 If I caused you pain, I know I'm to blame; F# Bm7-5 Bm Bm7 G F#7 Must have been in - sane, be - lieve me; Bm A7 G6 G5 A7 A7/9 D B7 Em7 A7+5 D F#m From the bot - tom of my heart, Dear, I a - pol - o - gize.
Bridge: Bm Bm7/E F#7 Gdim F#7 Gdim Edim Bm I realize I've been unfair to you -- please let me make amends; Dalt A7(V) B7 Don't say that you forgot the love we knew; E7 Bm7-5 A7 Em7 A7 After all, we were more than friends.
D9 D6 A7sus4 A7 Em7 G Edim A7 If I've made you blue, I've had heartaches, too; F# Bm7-5 Bm Bm7 G F#7 Now I beg of you, for - give me. Bm A7 G6 G5 A7 From the bot - tom of
A7/9 D B7 Em7 A7+5 D6 A7 my heart, Dear, I a - pol - o - gize.
D9 D6 A7sus4 A7 Em7 G Edim A7 Give me back your glance, give me back ro - mance, F# Bm7-5 Bm Bm7 G F#7 Give me one more chance, for - give me; Bm A7 G6 G5 A7 A7/9 D B7 Em7 A7+5 D6 From the bot - tom of my heart, Dear, I a - pol - o - gize.
I Believe Words & Music by Ervin Drake, Jimmy Shirl, Al Stillman & Irvin Graham Recorded by The Bachelors, 1953 (#33) Also Recorded by Frankie Laine
G G/F# Em Em7 C D7 G I believe for every drop of rain that falls, a flower grows; G G/F# Em Em7 Am7 D7 G I believe that somewhere in the darkest night, a candle glows. G Bm C F#7-5 I believe for everyone who goes astray, B7 Em Someone will come to show the way Am Am+7 Am7 D7 I believe, I believe.
B+
G G/F# Em Em7 C D7 G I believe above the storm the smallest prayer will still be heard; G G/F# Em Em7 Am Am7 D7 G I believe that someone in the great somewhere hears every word.
G Bm C F#7 Every time I hear a newborn baby cry, B7 Em Or touch a leaf, or see the sky,
B+
Em7
C Am7 D7 G Then I know why I be-lieve.
G Bm C F#7 Every time I hear a newborn baby cry, B7 Em B+ Or touch a leaf, or see the sky,
Em7
C Am7 D7 G Then I know why I be-lieve.
I Call Your Name Words & Music by John Lennon & Paul McCartney Recorded by "Mama Cass" Elliott, 1966
C Dm7 C C/B A I call your name but you're not there F Fdim G Was I to blame for bein' unfair Cdim C Don't you know I can't sleep at night C/B A Since you've been gone F Fdim C I never weep at night, I can't go on.
Bridge: (N.C.) F Don't you know I can't take it Am I don't know who can. D7 I'm not gonna make it; Dm7 - Cdim(IV) I'm not that kind of man.
G
Cdim C C/B A Don't you know I can't sleep at night, but just the same, F Fdim C I never weep at night, I call your name.
(Instrumental Interlude - 1 verse)
(Repeat Bridge)
Cdim C C/B A Don't you know I can't sleep at night, but just the same, F Fdim C I never weep at night, I call your name. (N.C.) I never weep at night,
C/B
A7
F G#7 Cdim(IV) I call your name . . .
C6 yeah.
I Can't Begin To Tell You Words & Music by Mack Gordon & James. V. Monaco Recorded by Bing Crosby, 1945 (#1 for 6 weeks, on charts for 20)
D7/9 G Am7 E7 Bm7-5 I can't begin to tell you Am How much
Am+7
A7 you mean to me.
D9 D6 Am7 Cdim G E7 My world would end if ever we were through.
Am7
D7/9 G Am7 E7 Bm7-5 I can't begin to tell you
D7
Am Am+7 A7 How happy I would be D9 D6 Am7 Cdim G If I could speak my mind like others do.
Am7
G
G/F#
Bridge: B7 Cdim B7 Cdim I make such pretty speeches E7 Edim E7 Whenever we're apart. D9 A7 D9 Am7 But when you're near, the words I choose D9 Am7 D7 Refuse to leave my heart.
D7/9 G Am7 E7 So take the sweetest phrases
Bm7-5
Am Am+7 A7 The world has ever known D9 D6 Am7 Cdim G Am7 And make believe I've said them all to you.
I Can Dream, Can't I? Words by Irving Kahal, Music by Sammy Fain, 1937 Recorded by The Andrews Sisters, 1949
G
D D9 Gm A I can see, no matter how near you'll be A7 DM7 D6 You'll never belong to me, B7 Cdim B7 But I can dream, can't I? Em B+ F# F#7 Can't I pretend that I'm locked in the bend Bm Of your embrace? Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 For dreams are just like wine, Em7-5 A7 And I am drunk with mine.
D D9 Gm A I'm aware my heart is a sad affair; A7 DM7 D6 There's much disillusion there, B7 Cdim B7 But I can dream, can't I? Em Fdim Can't I adore you, D DM7 Am Although we are oceans apart? Em Em7 Gm I can't make you open your heart A9 Gdim D But I can dream, can't I?
A7
(Repeat second verse)
(Last Time) Em Em7 Gm I can't make you open your heart A9 Gdim D But I can dream, can't I?
B7
I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me Words & Music by Clarence Gaskill & Jimmy McHugh Recorded by Billie Holiday, 1933 Also recorded as in instrumental by Pete Fountain, 1999*
A7+5 D9 D6 Dm+7 Dm6 Your eyes so blue, your kisses too; A C#m7-5 F#7 I never knew what they could do D D9 Bm7-5 E7 A I can't believe that you're in love with me.
Edim
E7
A7+5 D9 D6 Dm+7 Dm6 You're telling ev' - ry - one I know A C#m7-5 F#7 I'm on your mind each place you go; D D9 Bm7-5 E7 A D9 They can't believe that you're in love with me.
A
AM7
Bridge: C#7 C#m7-5 C#7 F#7 I have always placed you far above me; B7 B9 Bm7-5 B7 E7 I just can't im - ag - ine that you love me.
A7+5 D9 D6 Dm+7 Dm6 And after all is said and done, A C#m7-5 F#7 To think that I'm the lucky one D D9 Bm7-5 E7 A I can't believe that you're in love with me,
AM7
F#7
D9
A
Coda: D D9 Bm7-5 E7 A I can't believe that you're in love with me.
* This arrangement leans much more heavily on the 1999 Pete Fountain instrumental version than on the Billie Holiday vocal. Worth noting is the fact that Fountain's "Dixieland Classics" album, from which the single emerged, mis-names the song as "I Can't Believe You're Still In Love With Me."
I Can't Believe I'm Losing You Words & Music by Phil Zeller & Don Costa Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1963
F#m E7 AM7 F#m Fdim AM7 D9 Is this the way our romance ends? Fdim A9 D9 C#m7-5 C#7 F#7 B7 I got the message when you said we could be friends, Gdim D9 Bm7-5 Cdim E7-9 E7 My love was true -- I can't believe
D9 A Edim I'm losing you.
D9
E7
F#m E7 AM7 F#m Fdim AM7 D9 We played a game, of give and take, Fdim A9 D9 C#m7-5 C#7 F#7 B7 But I stopped playing when my heart began to break. Gdim D9 Bm7-5 Cdim E7-9 What can I do? I can't believe
D9
Bm7-5 A Dm6 A I'm losing you.
A AM7 A A-9 D6 Cdim Em7 Wish I could e - rase ev' - ry little trace Edim A-9 D6 Em7 Of love that's in the heart of me,
Edim
D6
Cdim Bm7-5 F#m B7 Cdim F#7 Ev' - ry lit - tle dream, ev' - ry lit - tle scheme, Fdim F#7 D9 Bm7-5 Will al - ways be a part of me.
Cdim E7
F#m E7 AM7 F#m Fdim AM7 There's nothing left for me to do,
D9
Fdim A9 D9 C#m7-5 C#7 F#7 We've passed the point of no return, and now we're through, Gdim D9 Bm7-5 Cdim E7-9 It's still too new, I can't believe
D9
B7
Bm7-5 E7 A C#m7-5 D F#7 I'm los - ing you.
F#m D9 Bm7-5 Cdim E7-9 D9 Bm7-5 E7 A It's still too new, I can't believe I'm losing you.
Sinatra was notoriously anti-rock -- but the album on which this song was released was evidently an attempt to cross over ever so slightly from the pop standard genre which was so totally his, to make at least a mild appeal to rock music fans. Hardly a rock album, it was at least filled with songs whose arrangements had far more in common with rock era ballads than with pop standards. Some worked better than others; this one wasn't bad.
I Can't Believe I'm Losing You
I Can't Get Started Words & Music by Ira Gershwin & Vernon Duke Recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, 1979
G G6 G CM7 C Am7 Dm7 I've flown a - round the world in a plane; E E7 Am I've settled revolutions in Spain;
G7
Fm7
CM7 C Am The north pole I have charted, Dm7 G C Am7 But I can't get started with you.
Fm7
G G6 G CM7 C Am7 Dm7 A - round the golf course, I'm under par, E E7 Am And all the movies want me to star;
Fm7
CM7 C Am Dm7 I've got a house, a show place, G C But I get no place with you.
G#7 G7
Bridge:
C C/B Dm7 G7 You're so supreme,
Dm7 G7 lyrics I write of you,
CM7 CM7/6 CM7 CM7/6 Scheme just for a sight of you, D Bm7 Bm7-5 Dream both
D7 day and night of you,
Dm7 Am7 Fm7 G And what good does it do?
G#7-G7
G7
G G6 G CM7 C Am7 Dm7 In nineteen twenty-nine, I sold short;
G7
E E7 Am Fm7 In England, I'm presented at court, CM7 C Am But you've got me down-hearted,
Dm7
Dm7 G G7 C Fm7 'Cause I can't get started with you.
Instrumental Interlude:
Bb9
C
1 Verse
Repeat Bridge:
Repeat Final Verse:
I Can't Get Started
I Can't Give You Anything But Love Words & Music by Dorothy Fields & Jimmy McHugh Recorded by The Mills Brothers, 1933
G G/F# G/B Edim Am7 Dm7 D7 I can't give you any - thing but love, Ba - by; G G/F# G/B Gdim Am7 D9 D7 That's the only thing I've plenty of, Ba - by. G7 Gdim Dm7 G7 Dream a while, scheme a while, C Dm7 Gdim You're sure to find
C
Em7 A7 G/B A7 Hap-pi-ness, and I guess, Am7 D7 Am7 D7 Am7 D7 Gdim D7 All those things you've al - ways pined for.
G G/F# G/B Edim Am7 Dm7 D7 Gee, I'd like to see you lookin' swell, Ba - by, Dm Dm+7 Dm7 G7 CM7 C Diamond bracelets Woolworth's doesn't sell, Baby. C Am Cm Edim G B7 E7 Till that lucky day you know darn well, Baby,
First Time: Am7 A9 Cdim G Edim I can't give you an - y - thing but love.
Am7
D7
G
G6
Last Time: A7 Gdim D7 Cdim G I can't give you an - y - thing but love.
Am7
I Can't Help It If I'm Still In Love With You Words & Music by Hank Williams
G C G C Today I passed you on the street,
Recorded by Johnny Tillotson, 1962 (#24)
C7
F Fdim C And my heart fell at your feet; Cdim G Fdim G7 C I can't help it if I'm still in love with you.
C G C Somebody else stood by your side,
G
C7
F Fdim C And you looked so satisfied; Cdim G Fdim C I can't help it if I'm still in love with you.
C7
Bridge 1: F Dm7 Fdim C A picture from the past came slowly stealing G7 Dm7 G C As I brushed your arm and walked so close to you; F Dm7 C Then suddenly I got that old time feelin
C/B
C7
Am7
Am7/G G Fdim G G7 C I can't help it if I'm still in love with you.
(Instrumental Interlude - 1 verse) Bridge 2: F Dm7 Fdim C It's hard to know another's lips will kiss you G7 Dm7 G G7 C And hold you just the way I used to do;
C7
F Dm7 F C C/B Oh, heaven only knows how much I miss you Am7/G G Fdim G G7 C I can't help it if I'm still in love with you.
(Repeat first verse)
Am7
I Can't Stop Loving You Words & Music by Don Gibson Recorded by Don Gibson, 1958 (#81) Also Recorded by Ray Charles, 1962* (#1)
G G7 C C/B Am7 I can't stop loving you -Am7/G G I've made up my mind Cdim(I) D9 D7 To live in memories
Am7
G
Am7 D7 G of the lonesome times.
G7 C C/B I can't stop wanting you; Am7/G G It's useless to say
Am7
Am7
G
D9 D7 Cdim D7 G So I'll just live my life in dreams of yesterday.
Bridge: D9 D7 G G7 C Those happy hours that we once knew Gdim G Am, So long ago
G
D9 still make me blue
D9 D7 G Am7 They say that time
G
C/B
Am7
D7
G7 C heals a broken heart
Am7/G G D9 D7 G But time has stood still since we've been apart.
G G7 C C/B Am7 I can't stop loving you -Am7/G G I've made up my mind Cdim(I) D9 D7 To live in memories
Am7
G
Am7 D7 G of the lonesome times.
C/B
G+7
Am7
G7
G7 C C/B I can't stop wanting you; Am7/G G It's useless to say
Am7
Am7
G
D9 D7 Cdim D7 G So I'll just live my life in dreams of yesterday.
*Charles' version of this song, which held the #1 spot for five weeks in 1962, was ranked as the #11 song of the 1960-1969 rock era -- a pretty remarkable accomplishment especially considering the fact that Charles was a non-country singer doing a what began as a country song, with the backing of a full chorus...and the fact that The Beatles practically owned the decade of the 60s.
I Can't Stop Loving You
I Concentrate On You Words & Music by Cole Porter Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1961 From "Broadway Melody of 1940"
I Concentrate On You
Em B+ A6/9 B7 Whenever skies look gray to me, Em B+ Em6 F#m And trouble begins to brew, B7
Em6 B7 Am Am7 F#7 Whenever the win - ter winds become too strong,
G7 I
F#7 Bm7-5 B7 B7/F# con - cen - trate on
Em A you.
Em
A
Em B+ A6/9 B7 When fortune cries "Nay, nay" to me, Em B+ Em6 F#m And people declare "You're through," B7
Em6 B7 Am Am7 F#7 Whenever the blues become my on - ly songs,
G7 I
F#7 Bm7-5 B7 B7/F# con - cen - trate on
Em A you.
Em
Bridge: A Am7 Em On your smile, so sweet, so tender B7 F#m B7 Em6 Em When at first my kiss you do decline A Am7 Em On the light in your eyes when you surrender F#7 Em6 F#7 Em6 B7 And once again our arms intertwine
Em B+ A6/9 And so when wise men say to me
B7
Em B+ Em6 A6/9 F#m That love's young dream never comes true, Em
G7 I
B7
B+ Em6 B7 Am Am7 F#7 To prove that even the wise men can be wrong, F#7 Bm7-5 B7 B7/F# con - cen - trate on
Em Am7 Em you.
I Could Have Danced All Night Words & Music by Alan Jay Lerner & Frederick Loewe Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1958 From the Broadway musical "My Fair Lady"
D F#m A7 D9 D I could have danced all night, F#m A DM7 Fdim D6 I could have danced all night, A7 D F#m B7 Cdim Em7 And still have begged for more!
A7
Edim Em B+ I could have spread my wings B7 Em7 Em6 And done a thousand things A7 G G/F# Em7 A7 DM7 I've nev - er done be - fore! A7 F# G#m C#7 F# I'll nev - er know what made it so ex - ci - ting; C#7 AM7 Bm7 E7-9 A7 Why all at once my heart took flight. G G/B A7 D A7 DM7 G6 G5 G/B I on - ly know when she be - gan to dance with me Em7 Em7/9 A7 Gdim A7 D I could have danced, danced, danced all night!
I Could Have Told You Words & Music by Jimmy Van Heusen & Carl Sigman Recorded by Frank Sintra, 1955
G Am7 G Am7/9 A9 Am7 Fdim D7 I could have told you, she'd hurt you, D9 G9 G D7/9/F# She'd love you a while,
G/F# D9 B7 Em then de - sert you
C C/B Am7 Am7/G If on - ly you asked,
D9 Am7 Cdim G I could have told you so.
G Am7 G Am7/9 A9 Am7 Fdim D7 I could have saved you some cry - ing, D9 G9 G D7/9/F# Yes I could have told
G/F# D9 B7 Em you she's ly - ing
C C/B Am7 Am7/G D9 Fdim E7 But you were in love and did - n't want to know
Bridge Bm7-5 E7-9 Fdim C C/B Am7 Cdim D7/9 G I hear her now as I toss and turn and try to sleep Bm7-5 E7-9 Fdim C C/B Am7 Cdim D9 Am7 Cdim G B7 I hear her now, making pro - mis - es she'll nev - er keep
G Am7 G Am7/9 A9 Am7 Fdim D7 And soon it's o - ver and done with, D9 G9 G D7/9/F# She'll find some - one new
G/F# D9 B7 Em to have fun with
Em7 C CM7 CM7/6 Cdim C C/B Am7 Cdim G Through all of my tears, I could have told you so.
*Suggested by recent visitor Doyle Crews
Em7
I Could Write A Book Words & Music by Lorenz Hart & Richard Rodgers, 1940 Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1973 From the Broadway musical "Pal Joey"
Em7 A7 DM7 B9 Em7 A7 A7+5 D If they asked me, I could write a book
Bm7
Em7
A7 D F#m Bm7 Cdim Em7 G/B About the way you walk and whisper and look;
A7
Em7 A7 D Bb7 Em G7 Bm7 E7-9 A I could write a preface on how we met B7 Em B+ Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 Am7 So the world would never forget; Em7 A7 DM7 B9 Em7 A7 D And the sim - ple secret of the plot
Bm7
A7
Em7
A7 C C/B A7 D Cdim Em7 Is just to tell them that I love you a lot. Em7 A7 D D+ A A9 A7 Am7 D7 G Then the world dis - cov - ers as my book ends Gm C#7 D B Em7 A7 D How to make two lovers of friends.
G/B
A7
I Couldn't Sleep a Wink Last Night Words & Music by Harold Adamson & Jimmy McHugh Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1942 Introduced by Frank Sinatra in the film "Higher and Higher"; Academy Award Nominee
G7 C9 C Am Bm7-5 I couldn't sleep a wink last night
E7
E7-5 A G/B A7 Am7 Be - cause we had that sil - ly fight.
D7
D7-5 G7sus4 Em I thought my heart would break, Fdim Em7 Am7 The whole night through,
I
D7sus4 D7 knew that you'd be sorry,
G7 And I'm sorry too. G7-5 C9 C Am Bm7-5 I didn't have my fav'rite dream,
E7
E7-5 A G/B A7 Am7 D7 The one in which I hold you tight, D7-5 G7sus4 Em Fdim Em7 Am7 I had to call you up this morning, Cdim F E7+5 To see if ev'rything was still all right. A7-9 Dm7 Em Fdim Em7 Am7 Yes, I had to call you up this morning,
E7
Gdim D7 FM7 G6-9 C6/9 'Cause I couldn't sleep a wink last night.
I Cried For You Words & Music by Arthur Freed, Gus Arnheim & Abe Lyman, 1923 Recorded by Harry James, 1955
D DM7 F#m7 B7 E7 I cried for you,
DM7
E7
Em7 A7 Em7 A7 D6 A7+5 Now it's your turn to cry over me.
D6
A+ D F#m7 Cdim A7/9 A7 Ev' - ry road has a turn - ing, Em7 A7 G/B A7 Cdim A7 Fdim That's one thing you're learn - ing. D DM7 F#m7 B7 E7 DM7 I cried for you --
E7
Em7 A7 Em6 F#7 What a fool I used to be.
E
A7
Am6
Bbm E7 B7 A Dm6 B7 Dm6 A B7 Now, I found two eyes just a little bit bluer, E9 D Gm Bm7 Gm D E9 I found a heart just a little bit truer, D DM7 F#m7 B7 E7 DM7 I cried for you, Em7 A7 Em7 Now it's your turn to cry
E7
A7 A7/6 o - ver
D me!
I Cover The Waterfront Words & Music by Johnny Green & Edward Heyman, 1933 Recorded by Mel Torme, 1948
Intro Verse: G6 Bb9 Away from the city
G6
Bb9 the hurts and knocks,
G6 Bb9 G6* Bb9 I'm standing alone by the desolate docks G6 Bb9 G In the still and the chill of the night;
Bb9
G6 Bb9 G6 Bb9 I see the horizon, the great unknown G6 Bb9 G6* Bb9 My heart has an ache, it's as heavy as stone -G6 Bb9 G6 Will the dawn coming on make it last?
Melody:
Em7/9 Em7 A7/6 A7 I cover the waterfront,
DM7
G6 F#m7 I'm watching the sea;
Em7 G/B A7 D6 Cdim Dalt Will the one that I love be coming back to me?
Em7/9 Em7 A7/6 A7 I cover the waterfront,
Dalt
D6
G F#m7 in search of my love,
Em7 G/B A7 D Gm And I'm covered by a deep blue sky above.
Bridge:
Fdim
D
Fdim
Em7 A7 DM7 B7 Here am I, patiently waiting, Em7 A7 DM7 Bm7 Hoping and longing -- oh, how I yearn! B7 Where are you? A B7 Do you remember?
EM7 C#m Are you forgetting? A7/6 A7 Will you return?
Em7/9 Em7 A7/6 A7 I cover the waterfront,
Dalt F#m7 I'm watching the sea,
Fdim Em Em7 G A7sus4 A7 D 'Cause the one that I love will soon come back to me.
*The G6 used in the introduction is played 320000 except for the one noted with the asterisk, which is played 300200.
I Cover The Waterfront
I Didn't Know About You Words & Music by Bob Russell & Duke Ellington Recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, 1942
Em7/9 Edim DM7 D6 I ran around with my own little crowd, G7 F#7 Gdim B7 The usual laughs, not often, but loud; E7/9 E7 Em7 And in the world that I knew, A6/7/9 A7 F#7 B7 I didn't know about you.
E7/9
A7
Em7/9 Edim DM7 D6 Chasing after the ring on the mer - ry - go - round, G7 F#7 Gdim B7 Just taking my fun where it could be found, E7/9 E7 And yet, what else could I do? A6/7/9 A7 D G I didn't know about you.
Em7
Gdim
D
DM7
Bridge: D7 Am7 D9 Darling, now I know Am7 D9 Am7 G6 G/B I had the loneliest yesterday
Am7 Am7-5 G6 G5 everyday;
Gm7 C7 In your arms, Gm7 C7 F Fdim E7 I know for once in my life I'm liv - ing.
Em7/9 Edim DM7 D6 Had a good time ev'ry time I went out; G7 F#7 Gdim B7 Romance was a thing that I kidded about. E7/9 E7 E7alt E7 Em7 A6/7/9 A7 F#7 B7 How could I know about love? I didn't know about you. E7/9 E7 E7alt E7 A A7+5 A-9 D G How could I know about love? I didn't know about you.
D
I Didn't Know What Time It Was Words & Music by Lorenz Hart & Richard Rodgers Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1957 From the 1939 show "Too Many Girls"
F#m7/9 I E7/9 Oh
B7
Cdim B7 F#m7/9 B7 Cdim didn't know what time it was, then I met you
A7
B7
Cdim A7 D9 D6 Cdim what a lovely time it was -- how sublime it was too!
F#m7/9 B7 Cdim B7 F#m7/9 B7 Cdim B7 I didn't know what day it was -you held my hand. E7/9 Warm
A7
Cdim A7 like the month of May it was,
DM7 D6 Dalt And I'll say it was grand.
DM7/9 F#m A7 Em7 Edim Grand to be alive, to be young, DM7 D+5 D7/9 Em7 To be mad, to be yours a - lone! Gdim Edim A7 Em7 D6 Cdim Em7 Grand to see your face, feel your touch, Edim A7 Em7 A7 D6 B7 Hear your voice say, "I'm all your own!"
B7 I
F#m
Cdim B7 F#m Cdim B7 didn't know what year it was, life was no prize.
Em7/9 B7 Em B+ D I wanted love and here it was
Cdim B7 shining out of your eyes.
Cdim E C#m7-5 A Cdim E I'm wise -- and I know what time it is now.
*Requested by frequent visitor Bob A.
I Didn't Mean to Love You Words & Music by Arthur Butler & Karen Phillip Recorded by Helen Reddy, 1972
Intro:
Am - A9 - Am
E7 - Am7 - G/B
C - G/B - Am7
Am Am+7 Am7 D9 Sunday morning waking up and touching you -G D/F# Em7 You're always warm at 9 a.m.
E7
Am Am+7 Am7 D9 Pillows close and I can feel you wanting me, G D/F# E7 Then I go back to sleep again. E7alt Am7 E7 Am Am+7 I didn't mean to love you,
D7/F#
Am7 Em7 D9 G G/F# And I never meant to care;
E7
E7 Am7 E7alt Am7 E7 Am But I guess I nev - er noticed
Am+7
D7/F#
D7 E7 Cdim B7 Em B+ Just how of - ten you were there.
E7
Am Am+7 Am7 D9 Walking on and talking 'til the sun went down, G D/F# Em7 You kept me warm with just your eyes.
E7
Am Am+7 Am7 D9 Seems that all we wanted just came naturally -G D/F# E7 We never even had to try. E7alt Am7 E7 Am Am+7 I didn't mean to love you,
D7/F#
Am7 Em7 D9 G G/F# Didn't want to let it show;
E7
E7 Am7 E7alt Am7 E7 Am Am+7 No, I never meant to tell you -D7 E7 Cdim B7 Em I'm just too proud to let you know.
D7/F#
B+
Em7
E7
D9
C D7/9 Em E7 Bring back the days when we could talk away our troubles; C D7/9 G Don't tell things have changed so much. C C/B Am7 Am7/G Em7 C Please take the time -- you know it's not so hard to do Am7 Cdim Em Unless there's nothing left to say -Am7 Cdim E I guess there's nothing left to say.
E7alt Am7 E7 Am Am+7 I didn't mean to love you,
D7/F#
Am7 Em7 D9 G G/F# But I guess I al - ways will;
E7
E7 Am7 E7alt Am7 E7 Am Am+7 Guess you'll always be in - side me,
D7/F#
D7 E7 Cdim B7 Em Kind of warm and soft and still. E7alt Am7 E7 Am Am+7 I didn't mean to need you, Am7 Em7 D9 G G/F# And I didn't want to cry;
D7/F#
E7alt Am7 E7 Am Am+7 I never meant to lose you,
E7
Cdim B7 Em Em7 I never meant goodbye --
D7/F#
CM7
Am7 D6 D7/9 E I never meant good - bye.
*Suggested by recent visitor Luis Villa.
I Didn't Mean to Love You
I Don't Know Enough About You Words & Music by Peggy Lee & Dave Barbour* Recorded by Peggy Lee, 1946 (#16) Also recorded by Diana Krall, 1997
A D9 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 I know a little bit about a lot of things, A G#7 F#7 But I don't know enough about you; D D9 Dm6 Fdim Just when I think you're mine, you try a different line and Bm7-5 F7 E7 Baby, what can I do?
A D9 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 I read the latest news, no buttons on my shoes -A G#7 F#7 Baby, I'm confused about you. D D9 Dm6 Fdim You've got me in a spin and what a spin I'm in, D9 E7/6 E7 A 'Cause I don't know enough about you
Bridge: Bm7-5 E7 Cdim E7 Jack-of-all-trades, master of none, D9 A7/9 A7 And isn't it a shame? Fdim E7 Fdim E7 I'm so sure that you'd be good for me Fdim F7 E7 If you'd only play my game.
A D9 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 You know I went to school and I'm nobody's fool... A G#7 F#7 That is to say until I met you. D D9 Dm6 Fdim I know a little bit about a lot of things, D9 E7/6 E7 A But I don't know enough about you.
Coda: Dm6 Dm7-5 Fdim I know a bit about bi - ol - o - gy, A A9 Cdim A A little more about psy - chol - o - gy, D Dm7 A F#7 I'm a little gem in ge - ol - o - gy D9 E7/6 E7 A But I don't know enough about you.
*Barbour was a frequent musical collaborator with Lee, and also co-wrote two of Lee's biggest hits -- Manana (Is Soon Enough For Me) and It's a Good Day. Barbour had been a guitarist with Benny Goodman's orchestra when Lee replaced Helen Forrest as the band's featured female singer in 1941. Lee married Barbour and left the band within two years.
I Don't Know Enough About You
I Don't Know Why, But I Do Words & Music by Roy Turk & Fred E. Ahlert, 1931 Recorded by Errol Garner, 1950
D D6 I don't know why I love you like I do; F#m7 Fdim A I don't know why, I just do. Em7 A7 I don't know why you thrill me like you do; A7/9 A7 D I don't know why, you just do.
Gdim
D
D7 C7 B7 Em9 A7 You never seem to want my roman-cin'-Bm7 Em9 The only time you hold me Em7 A7 A-9 A Is when we're dan-cin'. D D6 B7 I don't know why I love you like I do; Em7 A7 Em7 I don't know why, I
Gdim just
D do.
Bm
G
Gdim
D
I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You Words & Music by Bing Crosby, Ned Washington & Victor Young Recorded by Frank Sinatra*, 1946
E7 A F#m E7-9 I need your love so badly, A7 Gdim Cdim Fdim I love you, oh, so madly, E7 A F#m DM7 Cdim E7 E7-9 A But I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you!
E7 A F#m E7-9 I thought at last I'd found you AM7 Gdim Cdim Fdim But other loves sur - round you, E7 A F#m DM7 Cdim E7 Fdim A Ab - A - A6 And I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you.
Ab - A - A7/6
Bridge: D Em7 A7 D E7 Fdim E7-9 A6 F#m A7 If you'd sur - ren - der just for a ten - der kiss or two,
A7/6
F#m B7 Cdim D9 E D9 You might dis - cov - er that I'm the lov - er meant for you, E7-9 Fdim And I'd be true,
E7 A F#m E7-9 But what's the good of scheming, AM7 Gdim Cdim Fdim I know I must be dreaming E7 A F#m DM7 Cdim E7 Fdim A For I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you.
*Sinatra recorded this song at least twice; the date shown here is the first of the two, and came from the very first Frank Sinatra album released under his own name. While I was at least vaguely aware that the song was initially popularized by Bing Crosby, I was blissfully unaware that he had also co-written the lyrics, discovering the fact only when I went looking for authorship information to include on the chart.Suggested by recent visitor John Walker.
I Don't Want to Set the World On Fire Words & Music by Eddie Seiler, Sol Marcus, Bennie Benjamin & Eddie Durham Recorded by The Ink Spots, 1941
DM7 Em7 F#m7 Fm7 Em7 I don't want to set the world on fire, Gdim I
A7/6 A7 F#7 just want to start a flame in your heart.
B7
E7(+5)
A7
DM7 Em7 F#m7 Fm7 Em7 In my heart I have but one de - sire, Gdim A7/6 A7 CM7 And that one is you, no other will do.
C#7
D6
Bridge: Am7 D9 Am7 D9 I've lost all ambition for worldly acclaim; G G6 I just want to be the one you love,
F#7
G6
Bm7 E9 Bm7 E9 And with your admission that you feel the same, Em7 Cdim Em7 A7 A7+5 A7 I'll have reached the goal I'm dreaming of, believe me.
DM7 Em7 F#m7 Fm7 Em7 I don't want to set the world on fire, Gdim I
A7/6 A7 CM7 just want to start a flame in your heart.
C#7
D6
D6/9
I Don't Want to Walk Without You Words & Music by Frank Loesser & Jule Styne Recorded by Harry James, 1938 Also recorded by Barry Manilow, 1979, on his album "One Voice" without the intro verse
Intro Verse: D G D G All our friends keep knocking on my door; D G D Bm They've asked me out a hundred times or more. C#7 F#m G#m7 C#7 F#m F#m7 B9 But all I say is, "Leave me in the gloom," Em F#m7 B7 Em Em7 A7 A-9 And here I stay with - in my lonely room, 'cause
Em7 A7 E7 A7 I don't want to walk without you, ba - by, D Am B7 Walk without my arms about you, ba - by.
F#m7
Dm
B7
E9 G A7 D I thought the day you left me behind, F#m Cdim C#7 F#m Dm E7 A7 Cdim I'd take a stroll and get you right off my mind, but now I find that
Em7 A7 E7 A7 I don't want to walk without the sun - shine; D Am B7 F#m7 Why'd you have to turn off all that sun - shine? E9 G A7 D A7 D Fdim Oh, baby, please come back, or you'll break my heart for
Dm
Cdim Em A7 G/B A7 Em7 Gdim D 'Cause I don't want to walk without you, no sir - ree.
Last Time:
Em7 G/B No,
A7sus4 sir
A7 -
D ree.
B7
F#m7 me, A7
A-9
I Double Dare You Words & Music by Terry Shand & Jim Eaton Recorded by Russ Morgan, 1938 (#2)
D D6 D D6 D Em7 D D6 D F#7 I doub - le dare you to come o - ver here; E7 E7/6 E7 E7/6 E7 E7/6 E Edim E7 I doub - le dare you to lend me your ear. F#7 Gdim F#7 Bm F#7 Edim F#7 So take off that high hat, and let's get friend - ly; E7 Cdim E Bm7-5 Don't be a scaredy cat -A Em7 A Edim What do you care, can't you take a dare?
A7+5 D D6 D D6 D Em7 D D6 D F#7 Well, I doub - le dare you to kiss me, and then E7 E7/6 E7 E7/6 E7 E7/6 E Edim E7 I e - ven doub - le dare you to kiss me a - gain. F#7 Gdim F#7 B7 B7/F# Cdim B7 And if that look in your eyes means what I'm thinkin' of, E7 A7 D Fdim C#m7-5 F#7 E7 I double dare you to fall in love with me -Cdim Well
A7 Edim D Cdim I double dare you.
G/B
A7
D Em7 D G/B D Em7 D A7 Em7 D I doub - le dare you to come o - ver here; E7 E7/6 Edim E Fdim E Fdim Edim E I double dare you to lend me your ear. F#7 Gdim F#7 Bm F#7 Edim F#7 So take off that high hat, and let's get friend - ly; E7 Cdim E Bm7-5 Don't be a scaredy cat -A Em7 A Edim What do you care, can't you take a dare?
A7+5 D Em7 D G/B D Em7 D A7 Em7 D Well, I doub - le dare you to kiss me, and then Fdim I
E7 E7/6 Edim E Fdim E Fdim Edim E even doub - le dare you to kiss me a - gain.
F#7 Gdim F#7 B7 B7/F# Cdim B7 And if that look in your eyes means what I'm thinkin' of, E7 A7 D Fdim C#m7-5 F#7 E7 I even double dare you to fall in love with me -Cdim Well
A7 Em7 A7 Em7 D6 I doub - le dare you.
*I'll give long odds that you've never even heard OF this one -- much less, actually HEARD it. But you might well find it worth seeking out, because it can be a lot of fun to jam with, sort of semi-dixieland style, as I discovered when I listened to an alternate recorded version by a group called The Bearcats Jazz Band (to which this arrangement owes a considerable debt.) It's loads more fun to play along with then the highly successful Morgan version which was so popular in its time, but which now sounds bland in comparison.
I Double Dare You
I Fall to Pieces Words & Music by Hank Cochran & Harlan Howard Recorded by Patsy Cline, 1961 (#12)
C Am7 G I fall to pieces
G
F#
F G C Each time I see you again; C Am G I fall to pieces --
G
G
F#
F G C How can I be just your friend?
C C7 F You want me to act like we never kissed, G G7 G+ C You want me to forget, pretend we never met. F G C Well, I tried and I've tried, but I haven't yet -F G C You walk by and I fall to pieces.
C Am7 G I fall to pieces
G
F#
F G C Each time someone speaks your name; C Am G I fall to pieces --
G
G
F#
F G C Time only adds to the flame.
C C7 F You tell me to find someone else to love, G G7 G+ C Someone who'll love me, too, the way you used to do; F G C But each time I go out with someone new, F G C You walk by, and I fall to pieces.
Coda: F G C You walk by, and I fall to pieces.
I Fall In Love Too Easily Words & Music by Sammy Cahn & Jule Styne Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1946; from the movie "Anchors Aweigh," 1945
Intro Verse: A7 A7sus4 Em A9 D There are those who can leave love or take it,
D6
Em7 A7 Gdim D Love to them is just what they make it. A Bm7-5 E7 A G#7 I wish that I were the same;
A
F#7
Bm Bm7-5 E7 A7 But love is my fav'rite game.
Melody: Em7 A7 D I fall in love too easily, Em7 A7 Bm I fall in love too fast,
D6
Bm7
Em F#7 Bm Bm7 I fall in love too ter-ri-bly hard C#7 C#m7-5 F#7 For love to ev - er last. Bm Bm7 G F#7 My heart should be well-schooled, B7 Bm7-5 B7 Em 'Cause I've been fooled in the past; D9 Em7 B7 D And still I fall in love too easily,
First Time: A9 D A9 I fall in love too fast.
Last Time: A9 D I fall in love too fast.
D
Bm7
D7
G
I Get A Kick Out Of You Words & Music by Cole Porter Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1962
Intro: A7 D Em7 A7 D6 My story is much too sad to be told, A7 D A7 D But practic'ly ev'rything leaves me totally cold.
Em7 A7
D Em7 A7 F# The only exception I know is the case, Fdim F# Fdim A7 When I'm out on a quiet spree, fighting vainly the old ennui, B7 Em A7 D F#m And I suddenly turn and see your fabulous face.
Melody:
Em7 A7 D I get no kick from cham - pagne;
F#m
Em7 A7 D DM7 B7 Mere al - co - hol doesn't thrill me at all, Em7 A7 D6 So tell me, why should it be true
F#m
B7
Em7 A7 D F#m That I get a kick out of you?
Em7 A7 D Some like a bop-type re - frain;
F#m
Em7 A7 D DM7 D6 B7 I'm sure that if I heard e - ven one riff that would Em7 A7 D6 F#m B7 Bore me ter - rif- ic' - ly, too... Em A7 D Yet I get a kick out of you.
Bridge:
D7 G E7 C G C I get a kick ev'ry time I see G Bm Bm7-5 Cdim B7 You're standing there before me; Em Cdim Em Cdim I get a kick, though it's clear to me Em E7 Em7 A7+5 You obviously do not adore me.
Em7 A7 D I get no kick in a plane;
F#m
Em7 A7 D D9 A7 D6 Flying too high with some gal in the sky B7 Em7 A7 B7 Is my idea of nothing to do; Em7 A7 F#m B7 Yet I get a kick, you give me a boot, Em7 A7 D Yes, I get a kick out of you.
I Get A Kick Out Of You
I Get Along Without You Very Well Words & Music by Jane Brown Thompson & Hoagy Carmichael Recorded by Rosemary Clooney, 1960
D Bm7-5 G A7 D Cdim G/B G D I get along without you very well, of course I do; G G/F# Em7 A7 Em7 G A7 Except when soft rains fall and drip from leaves, then I recall G G/F# Em7 A7 D9 Cdim Bm7-5 A7 The thrill of being sheltered in your arms, of course I do. G E7 A7 D But I get along without you very well.
D Bm7-5 G A7 D Cdim G/B G D I've for - got - ten you, just like I should, of course I have; G G/F# Em7 A7 Em7 G A7 Except to hear your name, or someone's laugh that is the same. G G/F# E7 A7 G D But I've forgotten you just like I should.
D7 G Gm7 D Bm7 What a guy! What a fool am I Em7 Gm7 A7 D To think my breaking heart could kid the moon. D7 G Gm7 F#7 Bm7 What's in store? Should I 'phone once more? Em7 E7 Em7 No, it's best that I stick to my tune.
G/B
A7
D Bm7-5 G A7 D Cdim G/B G D I get along without you very well, of course I do; G G/F# Em7 A7 Em7 G G/B A7 Except perhaps in spring...but I should never think of spring, G G/F# E7 A7 G D For that would surely break my heart in two.
Composed by Carmichael several years after being given Mrs. Thompson's unsigned poem by a student at Indiana University. After an extensive search, the author was located but she died the night before the song was introduced by Dick Powell on a network radio program. Sung by Hoagy Carmichael and Jane Russell in the 1952 film "The Las Vegas Story."
I Get Ideas Words & Music by Dorcas Cochran & Lenny Sanders Recorded by Tony Martin, 1951 (#3)
E Cdim E7 A C#7 D B7 When we are dancing, and you are dangerously near me Cdim E7sus4 E7 Cdim Fdim A6 A I get i - de - as, I get i - de - as; E Cdim E7 A C#7 Fdim D I want to hold you so much closer than I dare to F#m E7sus4 E7 Cdim Fdim E7 A6 A I want to scold you 'cause I care more than I care to
E Cdim E7 A C#7 D B7 And when you touch me and there's fire in every finger, Cdim E7sus4 E7 Cdim Fdim A6 A I get i - de - as, I get i - de - as; E7 A7 Em7 A7 Em7 D9 D Dm And after we have kissed goodnight and still you lin - ger D9 Dm A F#m E7/6 E7 A I kind - a think you get i - de - as too
F#m C#7 Your eyes are always saying Fdim C#7 F#m The things you're never saying D9 E7sus4 E7 I only hope they're say - ing D9 E7 A That you could love me too A A9 A A7 A7/9 A9 A7/9 D Dm For that's the whole i - de - a, it's true A9 The love - ly
F#m Cdim E D9 E7 A idea that I've fallen in love with you.
*Suggested by recent visitor Aspid Istra
I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good) Words & Music by Paul Francis Webster & Duke Ellington Recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, 1941
Intro Verse: D G7 D G7 D DM7 The poets say that all who love are blind,
B7
Em B+ Em7 A7 D Cdim But I'm in love, and I know what time it is.
A7
D G7 D G7 D DM7 The good book says, "Go seek and ye shall find." Em B+ Em7 A7 Well, I have sought, and my, what a climb it is.
B7
C7
B7
Em7
A7
Am7 D7 GM7 Am My life is like the weather, it changes with the hours; F# F#7 Am7 B7 When he's near, I'm fair and warmer -E7 Bb7 A7 When he's gone, I'm cloudy with showers. D G7 D G7 D G7 D G7 In emotion, like the ocean, it's either sink or swim, A7 Em F#7 Bm7-5 E7/6 Em7 When a woman loves a man like I love him.
A7
Melody: Edim D G D F#7 Bm7 E7 Bm7-5 E9 E Nev - er treats me sweet and gentle the way he should -A7 Em7 G B9 E7 A7 D Bm7 I got it bad and that ain't good.
Em7
Fdim
Em7
A7-9
Edim D G D F#7 Bm7 E7 Bm7-5 E9 E My poor heart is sen - ti - men - tal, not made of wood; A7 Em7 G B9 E7 A7 D Gm7 I got it bad and that ain't good.
E7
D7
G G/F# Em Em7 Gm Gdim Edim But when the weekend's over and Monday rolls around, D DM7 F#m B7 Cdim Em B+ Fdim A7 I end up like I start out, just cry - in' my heart out.
E7
Em7
Edim D G D F#7 Bm7 E7 Bm7-5 E9 E He don't love me like I love him; no - bod - y could -A7 Em7 G B9 E7 A7 D DM7 I've got it bad and that ain't good.
G
A7 Em7 G B9 E7 A7 D F#m I got it bad and that ain't good.
E7
Em7
E9
Bm7
Gm7
D
I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)
I Got Rhythm Words & Music by Ira & George Gershwin Recorded by Red Nichols, 1940 Re-popularized by The Happenings, 1967 (#3)
A A7 D9 Dm6 D9 Fdim Bm7-5 E7 I got rhy - thm, I got mu - sic; A A7 D9 Dm6 I got my girl -A E7/6 E7 A Who can ask for an - y - thing more?
Edim
A A7 D9 Dm6 D9 Fdim Bm7-5 E7 I got dai - sies in green pas - tures; A A7 D9 Dm6 I got my girl -A E7/6 E7 A D9 Who can ask for anything more?
A
Bridge: F#7 B7 Old man trouble? I don't mind him. Dm6 E7 You won't find him 'round my door.
A A7 D9 Dm6 D9 Fdim Bm7-5 E7 I got star - light, I got sweet dreams; A A7 D9 Dm6 I got my girl -A E7 F#7 Who can ask for an - y - thing more? A E7 E7/6 D Who can ask for an - y - thing more?
E7
I Got the Sun in the Morning Words & Music by Irving Berlin Recorded by Doris Day, 1949
Em7 A7 D G A7 D G Em7 D Edim D7 Got no diamond, got no pearl, still I think I'm a lucky girl -Cdim G G/F# Em7 Edim A7 Em7 D I've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night. Cdim G G/F# Em7 Edim A7 Em7 D (I've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night.)
Em7 A7 D G A7 D G Em7 D Edim D7 Got no mansion, got no yacht, still I'm happy with what I've got; Cdim G G/F# Em7 Edim A7 Em7 D I've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night. Cdim G G/F# Em7 Edim A7 Em7 D (I've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night.)
Bridge: F#7 Gdim F#7 Gdim B7 Cdim B7 Sunshine gives me a lovely day. E7 Cdim E7 Bm7-5 A7 Em7 A7 Moonlight gives me the Milky Way.
Cdim
A7+5
Em7 A7 D G A7 D G Em7 D Edim D7 Got no checkbooks, got no banks, still I'd like to express my thanks; Cdim G G/F# Em7 Edim A7 Em7 D I've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night. Cdim G G/F# Em7 Edim A7 Em7 D (I've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night.)
Coda: Cdim G G/F# Em7 Em6 G G/F# Em7 Edim And with the sun in the morning and the moon in the eve - ning, Em7 Edim D I'm all right!
Introduced by Ethel Merman in the musical "Annie Get Your gun." Sung by Betty Hutton in the 1950 film version.
I Guess I'll Get the Papers (And Go Home) Words & Music by Hal Kenner, Hughie Prince & Dick Rodgers Recorded by The Mills Brothers, 1946
D F#m B7 I guess I'll get the papers and go home, Cdim E7 Bm7-5 E7 Cdim E7 Like I've been doin' ever since we've been apart. A7 Em7 A7 A Fdim A7 I get some consolation when I read, D F#m B7 Edim A7 Of some - one el - se's lone - ly heart.
D F#m B7 I wonder if you get the papers too, Cdim E7 Bm7-5 E7 Cdim E7 And if you feel as mel - an - chol - y as I do. D F#m B7 D F#m Bb Until you're in my arms again, never more to roam, D B7 E7 Edim D I guess I'll get the papers and go home.
Thanks to recent visitor Al Lees for the suggestion, and to the helpful folks in a particular chatgroup who went out of their way to locate a source from which I could transcribe.
I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plan Words & Music by Howard Dietz & Arthur Schwartz Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 195
I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plan
E7 D9 A D9 A E A I guess I'll have to change my plan -E7 F#m Cdim E7 I should have realized there'd be another man; D9 Dm6 E A F#m D Bm7-5 E7 I overlooked that point completely until the big affair began. E7 D9 A D9 A E A Before I knew where I was at, E7 A E A7 Gdim D I found myself upon the shelf and that was that; D6 Dm6 A6 F#7 I tried to reach the moon, but when I got there D Dm6 E7/6 E7 All that I could get was the air. E7 D9 A D9 C#m7-5 F#7 My feet are back upon the ground -D9 B7 E7 Fdim A I lost the one girl that I'd found
A E7 D9 A D9 A E A I guess I'll have to change my plan -E7 F#m Cdim E7 I should have realized there'd be another man; D9 Dm6 E A F#m Why did I buy those blue pa - ja - mas D Bm7-5 E7 Before that big affair began? E7 D9 A D9 A E A E7 A Gdim D My boiling point is much too low for me to try to be a fly Lothario; D9 Dm6 Bm7-5 A6 A I think I'll crawl right back and into my shell, D6 Dm7 Fdim BM7-5 E7 Dwelling in my per - son - al hell. D9 A D9 A C#m7-5 F#7 I'll have to change my plan around -D9 B7 E7 I've lost the one girl
Fdim A I've found.
I Guess I'll Have to Dream the Rest Words & Music by Martin Block, Bud Green & Mickey Stoner Recorded by Glenn Miller, 1941 (#4) Vocal by Ray Eberle & The Modernaires
Dm7 G7 C Am I guess I'll have to dream the rest, C9 Cdim Dm7 G7 If you can't remember the things that you said, C9 Cdim Dm7 G7 The nights that my shoulder held your sleepy head; CM7 Gdim F If you believe that parting's best,
Fm7
Dm7 Fdim(III) G I guess I'll have to dream the rest.
Dm7 G7 C I guess I'll have to dream alone
Am
C9 Cdim Dm7 G7 Of honeymoon cruises once dear to my heart, C9 Cdim Dm7 G7 Of one room apartments where we said we'd start, CM7 Gdim F Of foolish things we planned to own, Dm7 G7 C I guess I'll have to dream alone.
Bridge:
Dm7 G7 Am Am7 Dm7 G7 C I can see that your heart has gone astray; Dm7 G7 Am Am7 F Dm7 G7 As for me, I'll love you the same old way.
C7
Dm7 G7 C Am I guess I'll have to dream the rest; C9 Cdim Dm7 G There'll be no friends waiting to throw shoes and rice; C9 Cdim Dm7 G7 Those heavenly moments will never come twice; CM7 Gdim A7 I'm thankful for the hours you've bless'd -Dm7 G7 C I guess I'll have to dream the rest.
I Guess I'll Have to Dream the Rest
I Had The Craziest Dream Words & Music by Harry Warren & Mack Gordon Recorded by Harry James, 1943 (#1)
D B7 Em7 A7 In a dream, the strangest and the oddest things appear, D Bm7-5 E7 Em7 And what insane and silly things we do.
A7
D F#7 C#7 F#m Dm6 Here is one I see before me, vividly and clear: A B7 E7 A7 As I recall it, you were in it, too.
A7+5
D F#7 Bm B7 Em Cdim Em I had the craziest dream last night, yes I did.
B+
Em7 Am7 Em7 I never dreamt it could be, Gdim D Fdim Em7 A7 Yet there you were, in love with me. Cdim B7 Cdim B7 I found your lips close to mine so I kissed you Em Am B7 Em And you didn't mind it at all. F#7 C#7 F#7 C#7 When I'm awake such a break never happens. F#m Fdim Em7 A7+5 How long can a guy go on dream-ing?
D F#7 Bm If there's a chance that you care B7 Em Cdim Em Gm7 Then, please, say you do, Baby. First Time: D F#7 Bm7-5 E7 Em7 Edim D Say it and make my cra - zi - est dream come true.
Em7
A7
A7+5
Fdim
D
Last Time: D F#7 Bm7-5 E7 Em7 Edim D Say it and make my cra - zi - est dream come true.
B7
I Have Dreamed Words & Music by Oscar Hammerstein II & Richard Rodgers Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1963
D DM7 D Bm G A7 D9 D I have dreamed that your arms are love - ly, D DM7 D Bm I have dreamed
A7 Em7 A7 what a joy you'll be.
E EM7 E A9 B7 Cdim E9 E I have dreamed ev'ry word you'll whis - per A7/6 A7 Bm Bm7/E When you're close, F# G#m How you look
Bbm
C#7
E E7 A close to me.
C#7 F# G#m Bbm in the glow of eve - ning,
G#m
F# G#m Bbm C#7 A7 I have dreamed and en - joyed the view. G/B A7 D Bm7 F#7 In these dreams I've loved you so G/B A7 Bm7 Bm7/E E7/9 That by now I think I know A7/6 A7 D F#m G F#7 Bm7 E7/9 What it's like to be loved by you -Fdim E7 D9 Fdim F#m G Edim D DM7 I will love be - ing loved by you.
Suggested by recent visitor Steve M.
Bm7
G
Edim
Dalt
I Haven't Got Anything Better to Do Words & Music by Lee Pockriss & Paul Vance Recorded by Astrud Gilberto, 1969
G Am7 G Am7 D9 Fdim Am7 Fdim Am7 D9 I nev -er loved him, he nev - er reached me, G Am7 G Am7 G/B Em Am7 G/B Dm6 He was just some - one, some - one I knew; CM7 CM7/6 CM7 CM7/6 CM7 Cm Cm7 I think a - about him on alternate Thursdays D9 D7/9 G Fdim(III) E7 A7sus4 Fdim Am7 D9 When I haven't got an - y - thing bet - ter to do.
G Am7 G Am7 G Fdim Am7 Fdim Am7 D9 He's got a prob - lem if he thinks I need him; G Am7 G Am7 G/B Em Am7 G/B Dm6 G7 I could - n't care less, now that we're through. CM7 CM7/6 CM7 I on - ly
CM7/6 CM7 Cm Cm7 sit home and wait for his phone call
Am7 D7 G Fdim(III) Am7 D7 G When I haven't got an - y - thing bet - ter to do.
Bridge: Am7 D7 G Bb Eb6 Was - n't I aw - f'ly smart C#7 F# Gdim D7 Not to fall and break my heart?
G Am7 G Am7 G Fdim Am7 Fdim Am7 D9 And when he kissed me, he nev - er moved me, G Am7 G Am7 G/B Em Am7 G/B Dm6 Noth - ing fan - tas -tic, thrill - ing or new. CM7 CM7/6 CM7 So, if I'm
G7
CM7/6 CM7 Cm Cm7 cry - ing, I'm only cry - ing
Am7 D7 G Fdim(III) Am7 D9 D7/9 G 'Cause I haven't got an - y - thing better to do.
Suggested by recent visitor Mark Baker.
I Hear A Rhapsody Words & Music by George Fragos, Jack Baker & Dick Gasparre Recorded by Jimmy Dorsey, 1941 (#1)
F#7 Bm G A7+5 D DM7 And when I hear you call so softly to me,
B7
B7/F# Cdim Em7 Gdim Edim I don't hear a call at all -A7 Edim Gdim D I hear a rhap - so - dy.
F#7 Bm G A7+5 D DM7 And when your sparkling eyes are smiling at me, B7/F# Cdim Em7 Gdim Then soft through a starry night A7 Edim Gdim D G I hear a rhap - so - dy.
Edim
B7
Bridge: E E7 F7 E7 Dm7 Dm6 Am My days are so blue when you're away; A C C#m7-5 F# My heart longs for you, so won't you stay?
F#7 Bm G A7+5 D DM7 My darling, hold me tight and whisper to me, B7/F# Cdim Em7 Gdim Then soft through a starry night A7 Edim Gdim D I'll hear a rhap - so - dy.
Edim
B7
B7
I Just Fall In Love Again Words & Music by Steve Dorff, Larry Herbstritt, Gloria Sklerov & Harry Lloyd Recorded by Anne Murray, 1979 (#12)
G G/F# B7 Em B+ Dreamin', I must be dreamin' CM7 CM7/6 Am7 D9 G Or am I really lying here with you?
Am7
D7
G G/F# B7 Em B+ Baby, you take me in your arms, CM7 CM7/6 A7 A7/6 D9 Am7 D7 And though I'm wide awake, I know my dream is comin' true
Refrain: Bm7 Em C9 C D7 And oh I just fall in love again; Cdim G G/F# Em7 A7 D9 Just one touch and then it happens every time. D7 Bm7 Em C9 C D7 B7 Em There I go I just fall in love again -- and when I do G Em Am7 D9 G I can't help myself, I fall in love with you.
G G/F# B7 Em Magic, it must be magic
B+
CM7 CM7/6 Am7 D9 G Am7 D7 The way I hold you when the night just seems to fly; G G/F# B7 Em B+ Easy for you to take me to a star CM7 CM7/6 A7 A7/6 D9 Am7 D7 Heaven is that moment when I look into your eyes.
Repeat Refrain:
Coda: C C/B Cdim D9 D7 G Can't help myself, I fall in love with you.
Suggested by recent visitor Richard Z.
Thanks Richard!
B+
I Left My Heart In San Francisco Words & Music by Douglas Cross & George Cory Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1963
Bm7 AM7 D D9 AM7 The loveliness of Paris seems somehow sadly gay; Bm7 F#m Bm7-5 Cdim E7 The glory that was Rome is of an - oth - er day; Fdim Bm7-5 AM7 F#m7 I've been terribly alone and for - got -ten in Man - hat - tan; D Bm7 Bm7-5 Cdim E7 I'm going home to my city by the bay.
A I
Fdim left
Cdim AM7 my heart
Cdim AM7
E Bm7-5 E7 High on a hill,
F#m Bm Bm+7 in San Francisco;
Cdim AM7 it calls to me
E7 Bm7-5 AM7 Bm7-5 AM7 To be where little cable cars
Fdim
Cdim
AM7
AM7
F#m C#m G#7 Climb halfway to the stars; A B7 E7 The morning fog may chill the air, Fdim E7 I don't care.
A Fdim Cdim AM7 Cdim AM7 F#m Bm Bm+7 My love waits there, in San Francisco, Bm7 D9 E7 Bm7-5 A - bove the blue
E7
Bm7-5 F#7 and windy sea;
F7 F#7 Bm7 Fdim A When I come home to you, San Francisco, F#m/E D D9 E6 E7/6 A Your golden sun will shine on me.
AM7
Cdim
Gdim
F#7
F#m
Fdim
AM7
I Know Why (And So Do You) Words & Music by Mack Gordon & Harry Warren, 1941 Recorded by Glenn Miller, 1942 From the movie "Sun Valley Serenade"
D Bm Em A7 Why do robins sing in De - cem - ber? F#m7 Bm7 G Long before the Springtime is due?
Edim
G F#m7 G E7 And even though it's snow - ing, vi - o - lets are grow - ing G F#m Bm7 G Em7 I know why and so do you.
A7
D Bm Em Why do breezes sigh ev' - ry eve - ning
A7
F#m7 Bm7 G Whis - per - ing your name as they do?
Edim
G F#m7 G E7 And why have I the feel - ing stars are on my ceil - ing? G F#m G/B A7 D I know why and so do you.
Bridge:
A7 Gdim D Bm F#m F#7 Bm When you smile at me, I hear gyp - sy vi - o - lins; G#7 C#7 E7 Em7 G/B A7 When you dance with me, I'm in heaven when the music begins.
D Bm Em A7 I can see the sun when it's rain - ing F#m7 Bm7 G Hi - ding ev' - ry cloud from my view.
Edim
G F#m7 G E7 And why do I see rain - bows when you're in my arms?
First Time:
G F#m G/B A7 D I know why and so do you.
Last Time: G Gdim Fm7 Gdim D I know why and so do you.
I Know Why (And So Do You)
I Love Being Here With You Words & Music by Peggy Lee & William Schluger Recorded by Peggy Lee, 1961
I Love Being Here With You
G D C G I love the East, I love the West, C G B7 E7 North and South, they're both the best; C Cm G B7 E7 But I only want go there as a guest, C Cdim G 'Cause I love being here with you.
D9
G D C G I love the sea, I love the shore, C G B7 E7 I love the rocks, and what is more, C Cm G B7 E7 You and they will nev - er bore, C Cdim D7 G 'Cause I love being here with you.
Bridge: E7 F7 E7 F7 Fdim E7 Singing in the show - er, laughing by the hour-E7 Bm7-5 Fdim E7 Life is such a breezy game. A7 Gdim A7 Fdim A7 I love all kinds of weath - er as long as we're together, D7 Am7 Cm7-5 D7 Oh, I love to hear you say my name.
G D Am7 G/B I love good wine, fine cuisine, C G B7 E7 Candle light -- I love the scene, C Cm G B7 E7 'Cause, Baby, if you know just what I mean, C Am7 Cdim D7 G I love being here with you.
I Love Paris Words & Music by Cole Porter Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1957
Am E7sus4 F Fdim Am Dm I love Paris in the spring time,
E7
Am E7sus4 F Fdim Bm7-5 E7 I love Paris in the fall; E7 Bm7-5 E7 Fdim E Fdim E I love Paris in the summer when it sizzles, E E7-9 E7 Bm7-5 Am Fdim Am I love Paris in the winter when it drizzles. A D9 A E A I love Paris every moment,
D9
A
E7
A F#m D9 Bm7-5 E Ev - 'ry moment of the year. D F#m Bm Bm7-5 I love Paris --
E7
A D9 Bm7-5 F#m Why oh why do I love Paris? D9 Bm7-5 E7/6 E7-9 Be - cause my love is
A D9 here.
A
*Suggested by recent visitor Eric Shevchenko
I May Be Wrong Words & Music by Henry Sullivan & Harry Ruskin Recorded by The Mills Brothers, 1967
D G Em7 D D7 G G/F# Gm7 Gdim I may be wrong, but I think you're won - der - ful. D F#7 B7 G Edim A7 D I may be wrong, but I think you're swell.
D G Em7 D D7 G G/F# Gm7 Gdim I like your style, say, I think it's mar - vel - ous. D F#7 B7 G Edim A7 D I'm always wrong, so how can I tell?
Bridge: Em7 A7 D B7 'Cause all of my shirts are unsightly, Em7 A7 C#7 All of my ties are a crime. F#m Cdim F#m If, Dear, in you I picked rightly, Bm7 E7 It's the very first time.
D G Em7 D D7 G You came a - long, say,
G/F# Gm7 Gdim I think you're won - der - ful.
D F#7 B7 G Edim A7 D I think you're grand, but I may be wrong.
I'm Beginning To See The Light Words & Music by Don George, Johnny Hodges, Duke Ellington and Harry James Recorded by Harry James, 1945 (#1)
I'm Beginning To See The Light
D6 Fdim A7 D D6 I never cared much for moonlit skies, Dm6 G6 Dm6 Gm7 I never wink back at fire flies, D F#m B7 But now that the stars are in you eyes, G/B A7 A7+5 D A7 I'm beginning to see the light.
D6 Fdim A7 D D6 I never went in for afterglow Dm6 G6 Dm6 Gm7 Or candlelight on the mistletoe, D F#m B7 But now when you turn the lamp down low, G/B A7 A7+5 D I'm beginning to see the light.
Bridge: F#7 Used to ramble through the park F7 Shadow boxing in the dark; E7 Then you came and caused a spark Bb7 A7 That's a four-alarm fire now.
D6 Fdim A7 D D6 I never made love by lantern shine, Dm6 G6 Dm6 Gm7 I never saw rainbows in my wine, D F#m B7 But now that your lips are burning mine, G/B A7 A7+5 D I'm beginning to see the light.
I Miss You So Words & Music by Jimmy Henderson, Bertha Scott and Sid Robin, 1939 Recorded by Julie London, 1966
A A9 A A9 A A+5 A7+5 Those hap - py ho - urs I spent with you, D D6 D Dm6 That lovely after - glow... Fdim E7 Cdim Most of all,
E7 Fdim(III)
Fdim A F#m7 I miss you so.
Fm7
E7
A A9 A A9 A A+5 A7+5 Your sweet ca - res - ses, each ren - dez - vous, D D6 D Dm6 Your voice so soft and low... Fdim E7 Most of all,
Cdim
E7
Fdim A F#m7 miss you so.
I
Fm7
E7
Bridge: C CM7 F#7 F7 C C/B A7 You once filled my heart with no regrets, no fears; Fm Fm+7 Fm Fm6 E7 Bm7-5 E7 F7 Now you find my heart filled to the top with tears.
A A9 A A9 A I'll al - ways love you
F#7
G7
A+5
A7+5 and want you, too --
D D6 D Dm6 How much you'll nev - er know. Fdim E7 Cdim Most of all,
E7
Fdim E7 Cdim Bm7-5 Most of all,
Bm7-5 F#7 I miss you so, E7 Bm7-5 E7/6 E7 A I miss you so.
This is a song that might well have fallen through the cracks and been missed -- even though it has been recorded by more than one of my favorite artists -and almost certainly would have, had it not been for the request I received from an Army chopper pilot serving in Kosovo. Thanks for the suggestion, Marc!
I Only Have Eyes For You Words & Music by Al Dubin & Harry Warren, 1933 Recorded by The Flamingos, 1956
D C D Are the stars out tonight?
C
D C - Am7 D DM7 I don't know if it's clou-dy or bright --
D7
GM7 Bm7 Bbm7 I only have eyes for you, dear.
D C D The moon may be high,
C
D C Am7 D But I can't see a thing in the sky; GM7 E7 I only have eyes for you.
Bm7-5
DM7
D7
E7
Bridge: C
C/B Am7 Am7/G G Am7 I don't know if we're in a gar - den
C
C/B Am 7 Am7/G G Gdim Or on a crowded avenue . . . you are
D C D Here, and so am I;
D7
GM7 E7 Bm7-5 But they all disappear from view,
I
Am7
C
D C Am7 D DM7 Maybe millions of peo-ple go by,
Em+5 But
G
Am7 D7 only have eyes
Cdim for
G you.
Gdim
E7
Am7
G
I Remember You Words & Music by Johnny Mercer & Victor Schertzinger, 1942 Recorded by Frank Ifield, 1962 First recorded by Jimmy Dorsey, 1942 (#9) Adapted from an arrangement by Reed Kotler at justjazz.com*
Intro: Am7 - D7sus4 - D7 - G
-
G6
-
Am7
-
D7
G F# I remember you -G Dm7 G7 C You're the one who made my dreams come true Cm G A few kisses ago.
Am7
D7
G F# I remember you -G Dm7 G7 C You're the one who said, "I love you, too." Cm G I do...didn't you know?
Bridge: CM7 F#m7 B7 E I remember, too, distant bells E Fell
F#m7
Em7 A7 DM7 like the rain out of the blue
B7 and stars that Am7
D7
G F# When my life is through G Bm7-5 E7 Am7 And the angels ask me to recall Cm G The thrill of them all
Bm7-5
E7
Am7 D7su - D7 G Am7 Then I will tell them I remem- ber you.
(Instrumental interlude - 1 Verse)
(Repeat Bridge)
D7sus
G F# When my life is through G Bm7-5 E7 Am7 Cm And the angels ask me to recall Cm9 G Bm7-5 The thrill of them all
E7
Am7 D7sus - D7 Then I will tell them I remem - ber Bb Cm Tell them I remember Am7 D7sus4- D7 G Tell them I remem - ber you.
F#
G
G6
Kottler's website (justjazz.com) has a number of excellent examples of how to re-harmonize pop standards such as this one, and equally good tutorial information on jazz theory. I wish he would make the re-harmonizations easier to find -- and site information talks about that goal -- but it hasn't happened yet that I know of. Still, it's worth the search to find them.
I Remember You
I Should Care Words & Music by Sammy Cahn, Axel Stordahl & Paul Weston Recorded by Paul Weston Orchestra, 1945
I Should Care
A F#m F#m7 Dm Bm7-5 E7 I know I should pity me, but I don't because, you see, F#m F#m7 I have loved and
Fdim A I have learned
Bm7-5 E7 Fdim E7 And as far as I'm concerned,
Bm7 E7 F#M7 Bm7 E7 AM7 I should care -- I should go around weeping; Em F#7 Bm7 Bm I should care -- I should go without sleeping. F#m Bm7-5 E7 Strangely enough I sleep well,
FM7 Em7 AM7 except for a dream or two;
D#m7-5 C#7 F#m Am+7 But then, I count my sheep well-B7 Bm7 E7 E+ Funny how sheep can lull you to sleep.
So,
Bm7-5 E7 AM7 Bm7 E7 AM7 I should care -- I should let it upset me; Em F#7 Bm7 Dm I should care -- but it just doesn't get me. F#m Bm Fdim(III) F#m F#m7 Maybe I won't find someone as lovely as Bm7 E7 A Bm7 But I should care, and I do.
B7 Cdim you,
E7
(Instrumental interlude -- first two lines of verse) Bm7 E7
AM7
Bm7 E7 AM7
Em F#7
Bm7
Dm
F#m Bm Fdim(III) F#m F#m7 B7 Cdim Maybe I won't find someone as lovely as you, Bm7-5 E7 C#m7-5 F#7 I should care, I should care, Bm7-5 E7 A I should care, and I do.
Gm
AM7
F#m7
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus Words & Music by Thomas Connor Recorded by Jimmy Boyd, 1952 (#1)
C C/B Am7 Em I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus Am C Am C G7 Underneath the mistletoe last night. Dm Dm+7 G7 She didn't see me creep CM7/6 CM7 CM7/6 Down the stairs to have a peep; D Am7 D7 She thought that I was tucked D9 G D7 G Up in my bedroom fast asleep. C C/B Am7 Em Then, I saw Mommy tickle Santa Claus CM7/6 CM7 CM7/6 CM7 F Underneath his beard so snowy white; F DM7 G7 Oh, what a laugh it would have been C E7 A7 If Daddy had only seen D7 C Am F G7 C Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night.
I Ran All The Way Home Words & Music by Bennie Benjamine & George Weiss Recorded by The Mills Brothers, 1951
A7 Edim A7+5 D6 Fdim I ran all the way home
D6
A7 Em7 Edim D G6 Just to tell that I'm sor - ry,
D
B7 Cdim Em7 A7 Edim A7 A7+5 D Cdim I real - ly didn't mean to be so mean to you.
A7 Edim A7+5 D6 Fdim I ran all the way home
A7
D6
A7 Em7 Edim D G6 D Just to hold you in my arms, Dear, B7 Cdim Em7 A7 Em7 A7 Edim D G I al - ways want you near to me 'cause I love you.
D
Bridge: DM7 D7 G Gdim D The mo - ment I closed the door be - hind me Em7 A7+5 D And heard you cry, G G/F# G/B A7 D6 D9 I knew I ac - ted blind - ly, B7 E7 Cdim Em7 Bm7-5 A7 That I could - n't say good bye.
A7 Edim A7+5 D6 Fdim I ran all the way home
D6
A7 Em7 Edim D G6 Just to beg you to for - give me
D
B7 Cdim Em7 A7 Em7 A7 Edim D G I want you love to be my own, just mine a - lone.
D
*Lest there be any doubt, this is not the same song popularized by The Impalas just seven years later. That one, actually titled Sorry (I Ran All the Way Home) is by different authors.
I Used to Love You Words & Music by Lew Brown, Al VonTilzer Recorded by Nat Cole Trio, 1949
D F#m Bm Bm7/E E7/9 E7 I used to love you, but it's all over, G Cdim A7 D All o - ver now. D Am7 D7 G9 G Edim A7 Gdim D B7 You know it's all over town that you threw me down; E7/9 E7 E7/9 E7 A G/B A7 You shouldn't let that kind of sto - ry go 'round. D F#m Bm Bm7/E E7/9 E7 You had your chance now it's all over; G A Edim F#7 I'll get along some - how. Edim B7 Cdim B7 Edim B7 Cdim B7 Now there are things that you did I used to forgive, E7/9 E7 G/B E7/9 E7 G/B A7 G/B Cdim A7 But you'll nev - er change, Dear, as long as you live. D F#m Bm Bm7/E E7/9 E7 I used to love you, but it's all over, G Edim A7 D All o - ver now.
I Thought About You Words & Music by Johnny Mercer & Jimmy Van Heusen, 1939 Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1956
I Thought About You
C B7 E7 I took a trip on a train A9 D9 Am7 And I thought about you;
D9
C#m7-5 Bm7-5 Em E7 I passed a shadowy lane Am Gm7 And I thought about you.
C7
F Am7 Dm7-5 Fm7 Two or three cars parked under the stars, C G7 C C/B A wind-ing stream, Gdim B7 Cdim B7 Moon shining down on some little town Em Edim Dm7 G7 And with each beam, the same old dream.
C B7 E7 And every stop that we made, A9 D9 Oh, I thought about you;
Am7
D9
C#m7-5 Bm7-5 Em But I pulled down the shade E7 Am Gm7 Then I really felt blue.
C7
F Am7 Dm7-5 Fm7 I peeked through the crack, looked at the track, C F7 D9 Cdim The one going back to you,
First Time: Dm7 Dm7-5 G7 Fdim C Am7 And what did I do? I thought about you.
Dm7
G7
Last Time: Dm7 Dm7-5 G7 And what did I do?
Fdim C Am7 I thought about you.
Fm7
Dm7
C
I Want to Be Wanted Words & Music by Bob Atcher, 1943 Recorded by Brenda Lee, 1960 (#1)
E7/6 AM7 C#m7 Fdim(III) D A F#m D9 Dm6 E7sus4 E7 A - lone, so a -lone that I could cry... I want to be wanted. E7/6 AM7 C#m7 Fdim(III) D A F#m D9 Dm6 Bm7-5 E7sus4 E7 A - lone, watching lov - ers passing by - I want to be wanted. D F#m Bm7 Cdim When I am kissed, I want her lips to really kiss me; AM7 C#m7 D9 Bm7-5 D6 When we're apart, I want her heart to really miss me. D F#m Bm7 Bm7/E I want to know she loves me so her eyes are misting E D9 E Cdim E7 That's the way I want to be loved.
E7/6 AM7 C#m7 Fdim(III) D A F#m D9 Dm6 E7sus4 E7 A - lone, just my lone - ly heart knows how I want to be wanted E7/6 AM7 C#m7 Fdim(III) D A F#m D9 Dm6 Bm7-5 E7sus4 E7 Right now - not to - mor - row, but right now, I want to be wanted. D F#m Bm7 Cdim I want someone to share my love with and my dreams with; AM7 C#m7 D9 Bm7-5 D6 Someone I know I'd love to spend a million years with. AM7 C#m7 Fdim(III) D A F#m D9 E7/6 A Where is this some - one somewhere meant for me?
*Requested by recent visitor Paolo La Commare
I Wanna Be Around Words & Music by Johnny Mercer & Sadie Vimmerstedt Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1963
C C9 C Cdim I wanna be around to pick up the pieces Dm7 Edim Dm7 When somebody breaks your heart,
G7
Dm7 Edim Dm7 G9 C When somebody twice as smart as I.
Cdim *
Dm7
G7
BbM7 AM7 BbM7 A7 A somebody who will swear to be true, Dm A7 Dm LIke you used to do with me,
Dm+7
Dm7
Dm6
D D7 Dm Dm7 G7 Who'll leave you to learn that mis'ry loves company, G7+5 Wait and see!
C C9 C Cdim I wanna be around to see how he does it, Dm7 Edim Dm7 G7 When he breaks your heart to bits; Cdim Dm7 Edim Dm7 F E7 Let's see if the puzzle fits so fine.
Bm7-5
Bm7-5 A7 Bm7-5 A7 That's when I'll discover that revenge is sweet, D9 D7 D9 D7 As I sit there applauding from a front row seat Dm Dm7 When somebody breaks your heart
Like
Dm7-5 you
G7/6 C Edim broke mine.
Dm7
G
G+
Fdim
E7
(Instrumental interlude -- 1st 3 lines of verse)
Bm7-5 A7 Bm7-5 A7 That's when I'll discover that revenge is sweet, D9 D7 D9 D7 As I sit there applauding from a front row seat Dm Dm7 When somebody breaks your heart Dm7-5 G7/6 C Fdim Like you, like you broke mine.
G
CM7
* Bennett actually sings this line as "SOME somebody twice as smart as I" but what you're seeing here is how I got used to doing it (wrong, no doubt) for whatever reason. Old habits are hard to break.
I Wanna Be Around
I Wanna Be Loved Words & Music by Billy Rose, Eddie Heyman & Johnny Green Recorded by Dinah Washington, 1950 (#22)
A Bm7-5 Fdim D6 Bm7 Gm7 Gdim I wan - na be loved with in - spi - ra - tion, A7sus4 Fdim DM7 F#7 B7 I wan - na be loved star - ting to - night; Fdim A Edim A Em7/6 Em7 A9 A7/9 In - stead of mere - ly hold - ing con - ver - sa - tion, Gdim A7sus4 D6 Hold me tight.
B7
G - G5 - A7
A7sus4 D6 Bm7 Gm7 I wan - na be kissed un - til I tin - gle,
Gdim
A7sus4 Fdim DM7 F#7 B7 I wan - na be kissed start - ing to - night; Fdim A Edim A Em7/6 Em7 A9 A7/9 Em - brace til our heart - beats in - ter - min - gle, G Gdim D G Wrong or right
D
DM7
D7
Bridge: G6 G/B A7 I feel like act - ing my age -G6 G5 G/B Em7 DM7 D6 G I'm past the stage of mere - ly tur - tle - dov - ing
D
A7 G/B Bm Bm7 I'm in no mood to re - sist, F#7 B7 G G/F# E7 Em7/9 Em7 G/B A7 And I in - sist the world owes me a lov ing.
A7sus4 Fdim D6 Bm7 Gm7 I wan - na be thrilled to des - per - a - tion,
I
A7sus4 Fdim DM7 wan - na be thrilled
Gdim
F#7
B7 start - ing to - night.
Fdim A Edim A Em7/6 Em7 A9 A7/9 Gdim G With ev' - ry kind of won - der - ful sen - sa - tion, yeah, Gdim A7+5 D I wan - na be loved.
Suggested by frequent visitor and contributor Bob A. According to information posted on Lyrics World: The Andrews Sisters had a # 1 hit with "I Wanna Be Loved" 20 years after the song was first introduced, with their March 30, 1950 recording backed by Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra. Also charted in 1950 by Billy Eckstine (#7); Hugo Winterhalter (# 11); Dinah Washington (#22); Dottie O'Brien (#23); and Jan Garber (#28). Washington's version is credited here because it's what I used as an audio source.
I Wanna Be Loved
I Was Telling Him About You Words & Music by Bill Charlap & Don George Recorded by Nancy Wilson, 1973
DM7 E7 C#7 F#m My arms were around him, my eyes were aglow, D9 E7-9 C#m7-5 F#7 The moment was tender, the music was low; D9
Bm7-5 E7/6 Fdim But while we were danc - ing,
AM7
C#7 F#7 I think you should know
D9 Bm7-5 Fdim E7/6 I was telling him a - bout you.
DM7 E7 He kept coming closer, D9
C#7
F#m the magic was there;
E7-9 C#m7-5 F#7 He wore an expression that made people stare.
D9
Bm7-5 E7/6 Fdim AM7 C#7 F#7 It looked so romantic, but Darling, I swear,
D9 Bm7-5 Fdim E7 I was telling him about you.
Bridge: Cdim Dm7 G CM7 Am7 When you passed by, and caught my eye, Dm7 Fdim E7-9 CM7 You didn't say a word; Em7 B7 Emsus4 B+ You turned about and walked right out, D9 Bm7-5 E7 D9 E7 And the silence was the loudest I've ev - er heard.
DM7 E7 C#7 F#m Come back to me, Darling, I must make you see D9 E7-9 C#m7-5 F#7 That things aren't always what they seem to be. D9 Bm7-5 Fdim AM7 C#7 F#7 The boy in my arms meant nothing to me -D9 Bm7-5 E7 A I was telling him about you.
I Wish I Knew Words & Music by Mack Gordon & Harry Warren Recorded by Della Reese, 1960
Am7 D7 G Is this the night I've waited oh so long for? Fdim Am Am7 Cdim G Am7 Is this my dream at last come true?
Fdim
Am7 D7 G Are you the on my heart has saved its song for? F#7 Bm D A7 Am7 How can I tell? I wish I knew.
D7
Am7 Cdim I wish I knew some - one like you could love me, G D G Bm7 E9 I wish I knew you place no - one a - bove me.
Am7
D9 G Em Em7 Did I mis - take this for a real ro - mance? A7 Cdim A7 D G Am7 D+ I wish I knew, but on - ly you can ans - wer; Am7 Cdim If you don't care, why let me hope and pray so? G D G Bm7 E9 Don't lead me on; if I'm a fool, just say so.
Am7
D9 Am7 D7 G F7 E7 Should I keep dream - ing on, or just for - get you? Am7 What shall I do?
Cdim G Gdim I wish I knew.
E9
F7
G
I Will Wait For You English Words by Norman Gimbel, Music by Michel Legrand Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1966 From the 1964 film "The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg"
I Will Wait For You
B7 Em B7 Em B+ Asus4 Am Am+7 If it takes for-ev-er I will wait for you, Am7 D7 Am7 D9 D7 Em B7 For a thousand summers I will wait for you; Am7 Em B7 Em B+ Asus4 Am Am+7 Till you're back be-side me, till I'm hold - ing you, Am7 Em B7 Em Till I hear you sigh here in my arms.
B7
Em B7 Em B+ Asus4 Am Am+7 Anywhere you wander, any-where you go, Am7 D7 Am7 D9 D7 Em B7 Every day re - mem - ber how I love you so; Em B7 Em B+ Asus4 Am Am+7 In your heart be-lieve what in my heart I know, Am7 Em B7 Em B+ That forevermore I'll wait for you.
Bridge: Asus4 Am Asus4 Am Asus4 Am7 The clock will tick away the hours one by one, Esus4 Em Esus4 Em Esus4 Em Then the time will come when all the waiting's done; B7sus4 B7 B7sus4 B7 B7sus4 B7 The time when you return and find me here and run Em B+ B7 Straight to my waiting arms.
Em B7 Em B+ Asus4 Am Am+7 If it takes for-ever I will wait for you, Am7 D7 Am7 D9 D7 Em B7 For a thousand summers I will wait for you; Em B7 Em B+ Asus4 Am Am+7 Till you're here be-side me, till I'm touch-ing you Am7 Em B7 Em And forevermore sharing your love.
I Wish I Didn't Love You So Words & Music by Frank Loesser Recorded by Betty Hutton, 1947 (#5)
A I
C#7
D9 Cdim A C#7 wish I didn't love you so,
D
Dm6 Bm7-5 A F#7 My love for you, D9 Bm7-5 Fdim E7 A F#7 Should have faded long a - go.
A I
C#7
D9
D9 Cdim A C#7 wish I didn't need your kiss,
Dm6 Bm7-5 A F#7 Why must your kiss, Bm Bm7/E Dm6 E7 A D9 Torture me as long as this?
A
Bridge: A7 Gdim F#7 Gdim F#7 I might be smi - ling by now, Edim Bm F#7 Bm With some new, tender friend, C#m7-5 F#7 Smiling by now, E7/9 E7 D9 Bm7-5 E7 With my heart on the mend.
E7 Cdim E A But when I try,
C#7
D9 Cdim A Something in my heart says,"No!" Dm6 Bm7-5 Fdim You're still there, A I
C#7
D9 Dm6 E7 E7/6 A wish I didn't love you so.
D9
E
D
*I finished this chart literally only moments before learning of Betty Hutton's death. I had recently seen the interview with her on Turner Classic Movies, never before knowing of the tortured, largely-unfulfilling life she had lived. Her brash, brassy delivery of songs such as "Arthur Murray Taught Me Dancing In A Hurry" brought laughter to many -- how sad that she found so little cause for laughter in her life. I Wish I Didn't Love You So
I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to be Free Words & Music by Billy Taylor & Dick Dallas Recorded by Nina Simone, 1967
E A A6 A7 D9 Dm6 A E7 I wish I knew how it would feel to be free; A A6 F#m B7 E E7 I wish I could break all the chains holding me. A A6 A7 D9 Dm6 A I wish I could say all the things that I should say
E7
A C#7 F#m Bm D9 Dm6 A Say 'em loud, say 'em clear for the whole round world to hear.
E A A6 A7 D9 Dm6 A E7 I wish I could share all the love that's in my heart, A A6 F#m B7 E Remove all the bars that keep us apart. A A6 A7 D9 Dm6 A I wish you could know what it means to be me
E7
E7
A C#7 F#m Bm D9 Dm6 A Then you'd see and agree that every man should be free.
E A A6 A7 D9 Dm6 A E7 I wish I could give all I'm long - ing to give; A A6 F#m B7 E E7 I wish I could live like I'm longing to live. A A6 A7 D9 Dm6 A I wish that I could do all the things that I can do A C#7 F#m Bm D9 Dm6 A Though I'm way o - ver - due, I'd be start - ing anew.
E7
E A A6 A7 D9 Dm6 A E7 Well I wish I could be like a bird in the sky; A A6 F#m B7 E E7 How sweet it would be if I found I could fly! A A6 A7 D9 Dm6 A Oh, I'd soar to the sun and look down at the sea
E7
A C#7 D9 Cdim Then I'd sing 'cause I'd know, yeah, A C#7 D9 Cdim Then I'd sing 'cause I'd know, yeah A C#7 D9 Cdim A C#7 Then I'd sing 'cause I'd know, I'd know how it feels,
D9
Cdim A C#7 D9 I'd know how it feels to be free, B7 A E D9 A I'd know how it feels to be free.
This one has been requested a couple of times, but I only recently obtained an audio source from which to transcribe. Thanks to those who started me on the search.
I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to be Free
I Wish I Were In Love Again Words & Music by Lorenz Hart & Richard Rodgers, 1937 Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1957
AM7 A A9 A F#m Em6/9 The sleep - less nights, the dai - ly fights, AM7 A A9 A F#m Em6/9 The quick to - bog - gan when you reach the heights; AM7 A A9 A F#m Em6/9 I miss the kis - ses and I miss the bites -D9 E7 A I wish I were in love again.
E7
AM7 A A9 A F#m Em6/9 The bro - ken dates, the end - less waits, AM7 A A9 A F#m Em6/9 The love - ly lov - ing and the hate - ful hates, AM7 A A9 A F#m Em6/9 The con - ver - sa - tion with the fly - ing plates -D9 E7 A I wish I were in love again.
Bm7-5 E7/6 A F#m Bm7-5 E7/6 A F#m No more pain, no more strain, C#7 F#7 B7 E7 Now I'm sane, but I would rather be punch-drunk.
AM7 A A9 A F#m The pulled out fur of cat and
Em6/9 cur,
AM7 A A9 A F#m Em6/9 The fine mis-mat - ing of a him and her; AM7 A A9 A F#m B7 D9 E7 A I've learned my lesson but I wish I were in love a - gain
AM7 A A9 A F#m Em6/9 The fur - tive sigh, the black - ened eye, AM7 A A9 A F#m Em6/9 The words: "I'll love you 'til the day I die," AM7 A A9 A F#m Em6/9 The self - de - cep - tion that be - lieves the lie -D9 E7 A I wish I were in love again.
AM7 A A9 A F#m Em6/9 When love con - geals, it soon re - veals AM7 A A9 A F#m Em6/9 The faint a - ro - ma of per - form - ing seals, AM7 A A9 A F#m Em6/9 The doub - le - cros - sing of a pair of heels -D9 E7 A I wish I were in love again
Bm7-5 E7/6 A F#m Bm7-5 E7/6 A F#m No, no more care, no, no des - pair; C#7 F#7 B7 E7 Now I'm all there now but I'd rather be punch-drunk.
AM7 A A9 A F#m Em6/9 Be - lieve me, sir, I much pre - fer AM7 A A9 A F#m Em6/9 The clas - sic bat - tle of a him and her; AM7 A A9 A F# B7 I don't like qui - et, and I wish I were D9 E7 A F#m D9 E7 A F#m B7 E7 A6 In love a - gain, in love a - gain, in love a - gain.
Sinatra's version of this song came 20 years after its introduction in the 1937 show "Babes In Arms." Bobby Darin also did a great job with it another 10 years later. I Wish I Were In Love Again
I Wish You Love Words & Music by Charles Trenet English Translation by Albert A. Beach Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1964
Gdim Dm DM+7 Dm7 I wish you bluebirds in the spring
G7
CM7 Am7 CM7 Am7 To give your heart a song to sing, Dm7 Dm7/G Dm6 Fdim C Em7-5 And then a kiss, but more than this, I wish you love. Gdim Dm And in July
Dm+7
Dm7 G7 a lemonade CM7 Am7 CM7 Am7 To cool you in some leafy glade; Dm7 Dn7/G Dm6 G7 Gm7 Gdim I wish you health, and more than wealth I wish you love.
Bridge: FM7 Fm7 My breaking heart and I agree Em7 That you and I
G/B
Bb9
Gdim could never be,
Dm7 (barre 5) D9 So with my best - my very best -
G7 I set you free.
Gdim Dm Dm+7 Dm7 I wish you shelter from the storm, CM7 Am7 A cozy fire
CM7 to keep you warm,
G7
Am7
Dm7 Dm7/G G7 C Fm7 But most of all, when snowflakes fall, I wish you love.
Bb9
CM7
I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now? Words & Music by Joe Howard, Harold Orlob, Frank Adams & Will Hough, 1909 Recorded by Perry Como, 1970
A7 D A7 D I wonder who's kissing her now? D7 F#7 G Wonder who's teaching her how? Em7 A7 D Bm7 Wonder who's looking into her eyes Bm7-5 E7 Em7 A7 Breathing sighs, telling lies?
A7 D A7 D I wonder who's buying the wine, D B7 G For lips that I used to call mine? G/F# E7 D DM7 F#7 B7 I wonder if she ever tells him of me? G A7 D I wonder who's kissing her now?
I Won't Dance Words & Music by Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh & Jerome Kern Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1957 From the musical "Roberta"
C Em7 Am7 G I won't dance, don't ask me. C Em7 Am7 G I won't dance, don't ask me. C CM7 Dm7 G7 C C/B I won't dance, madame, with you.
A7
Gdim F Fm Gdim G C Em My heart won't let me do things they should do.
F
G7
C Em7 Am7 G You know what? You're lovely. C Em7 Am7 G You know what? You're lovely. C CM7 Dm7 G7 C C/B But, oh what you do to me.
A7
Fdim F Fm Fdim G C C/B I'm like an ocean wave that's bumped on the shore;
A7
Fdim F Fm Fdim G C C - Am7 - Bb7 - C I feel so absolutely stumped on the floor.
Bridge: G# G#9 G# G#7 When you dance, you're charming and you're gentle, C# C#9 C# C#7 'Specially when you do the Continental. B B7 C7 But this feeling isn't purely mental, Bm7-5 E7 Am7 Cdim FM7 G7 For heaven rest us, I'm not as - bes - tos. G Am7 D9 And that's why
C Em7 Am7 G I won't dance, why should I? C Em7 Am7 G I won't dance, how could I? C Em7 Am7 G C C/B I won't dance, Merci beaucoup.
A7
Gdim F Fm Fdim G C C/B I know that music leads the way to romance,
A7
Gdim FM7 Cdim Dm7 Fdim C So if I hold you in my arms, I won't dance.
*Requested by several visitors over the past several months, most recently by Dewey Mace and Ian Reoch.
I Won't Dance
I'd Cry Like A Baby Words & Music by Gallup & Steiner Recorded by Dean Martin, 1954
E7 A6 F#m AM7 A6 I'd cry like a baby if you told me goodbye; E7 A6 F#m A9 A7/9 I'd feel like a snowball on the 4th of July. D Fdim A9 A If you ever said you were leaving for good, B7 Bm7 Bm7-5 E I'd weep like a weeping willow, honest I would.
E7 A6 F#m AM7 A6 I'd cry like a baby with a busted balloon, E7 A6 F#m A9 A7 I'd let out a wail that would be heard to the moon. D Fdim AM7 F#7 Our love was so splendid -- don't end it so soon, E7 F#m E7 F#7 B7 Don't leave me here sighing, sobbing and a-sighing, D9 Bm7-5 E7/9 E7 E7/6 A Crying like a ba - by for you.
I'll Be Around Words & Music by Alex Wilder Recorded by The Mills Brothers, 1958
C C/B Am7 Am7/G I'll be around, Dm Dm+7 Dm7 G No matter how you treat me now -CM7 Am7 CM7 Dm7 G7 C Gdim I'll be a - round from now on.
Dm7
G7
C C/B Am7 Am7/G Your la - test love Dm Dm+7 Dm7 G Can never last, and when its past, CM7 Am7 CM7 Dm7 G7 C Fdim I'll be a - round when he's gone.
C
CM7
Bridge: C#7 Good-bye
Gm7 C7 Gm7 a - gain,
C#7 Gm7 C7 Edim FM7 And if you find a love like mine G#7 D7 G7/6 G7 Just now and then, C Edim Dm7 Fdim Oh drop a line to say you're feeling fine
C C/B Am7 Am7/G And when things go wrong, Dm Dm+7 Dm7 G Perhaps you'll see you're meant for me, CM7 Am7 CM7 Dm7 G7 C So I'll be a - round when he's gone.
In some respects, this one reminds me a lot of another Mills Brothers tune on this site -- "Til Then." Both are very laid-back ballads, done in arrangements which are almost Spartan in their simplicity, and both feature bridges with just a dash of the unexpected in the melody line.
I'd Rather Be Blue Words & Music by Fred Fisher & Billy Rose Recorded by Barbra Streisand, 1968, in the movie "Funny Girl" Introduced by Fanny Brice, 1928, in "My Man"
Em7 A7 A7+5 D Dalt Cdim I'd rath - er be blue think - ing of you, B7 Em7 G/B A7 I'd rath - er be blue o - ver you Em7 A7 Em7 G/B A7+5 Than be hap - py with some - bod Em7 A7 Edim D I'm cra - zy a - bout ya,
D else.
y
F#m Bm out - cha;
Cdim(IV) G
A7
G
Em7 A7 For you I'm strong, Em7 G/B A7 Em7 A7 I can't do with - out - cha, out - cha - ma - gou - cha, Cdim A7 Don't stay too long. D A7 G I need a lit - tle "ah", lit - tle "ooh", F#m Cdim Em7 A7 Lit - tle "oh" and I'm knock - in' on wood; B7 G B7 Em Hon - ey, hur - ry up, hur - ry up, hur - ry up, G/B A7 It's so hard to be good.
Em7 A7 A7+5 D Dalt Cdim I'd rath - er be blue think - ing of you, B7 Em7 G/B A7 I'd rath - er be blue o - ver you Em7 A7 Em7 G/B A7 Edim Than be hap - py with some - bod - y
D else.
D
D7 G Will I be good?
Em7 Gm7 Gdim D7 D7/9 Will I be bad? Don't be a fool, you fool;
Am7 D7 My lit - tle flat?
D7
Am7 D7 I'm turn - ing that
Am7 G Am7 In - to a Sun - day school.
G
D7 G Em7 Gm7 While you're a - way, I'm here to say Gdim D7 D7/9 There'll be no ice man there;
D7
Am7 D7 Am7 D7 Sing - in' the blues, I'm gon - na use Am7 D7 G Am7 G Noth - ing but Fri - gi - daire.
Em7 A7 A7+5 D Dalt Cdim I'd rath - er be blue think - ing of you, B7 Em7 G/B A7 I'd rath - er be blue o - ver you Em7 A7 Em7 G/B A7 A7/9 Than be hap - py with some - bod - y
D DM7 else.
D7
Am7 D9 G G/F# Em7 I'd rath - er be blue, think - in' of you, Em6 D F#7 B7 I'd rath - er be blue o - ver you Cdim G Em7 A7 Em7 A7 D Than be hap - py with some - bod - y else.
I'd Rather Be Blue
I'll Be Home for Christmas Words & Music by Kim Gannon, Walter Kent & Buck Ram Recorded by Bing Crosby, 1943
C Cdim Dm7 I'll be home for Christmas; Am Gm6 A7 You can count on me.
Dm7
G7
Edim
F Fdim C C/B Am7 Please have snow and mis - tle - toe D7 Dm7 G9 And presents on the tree.
Am7/G
G7
C Cdim Dm7 Christmas Eve will find me
G7
C Gm6 A7 Dm7 Where the love light gleams; F Fdim C - C/B I'll be home for Christ D7 D7/9 If on - ly
A7 mas,
Dm7 Fdim C C/B in my dreams.
Last Time: D7 D7/9 Dm7 Fdim C C/B If on - ly in my dreams.
Am7
Am7
Am7/G
Am7/G
G#7
F
Fdim
G7
G7
CM7
I'll Be Seeing You Words & Music by Irving Kahal & Sammy Fain, 1938 Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1944 (#1)
D F# F#7 Em B+ Em7 Em6 I'll be seeing you in all the old familiar places Em B+ Em7 Em6 A-9 D6 That this heart of mine enbraces all day through.
Fdim
D6
Bm Bm7 Em B+ Em7 Em6 In that small cafe, the park across the way, A7 Gdim D D6 A7 A-9 The children's carousel, the chestnut trees, the wishing well.
D F# F#7 Em B+ Em7 Em6 I'll be seeing you in ev'ry lovely summer's day, Em B+ Em7 Em6 In ev'rything that's bright and gay, Am Am+7 Am7 B7 I'll always think of you that way; Em B+ F# F#7 Bm Bm7 F#7 I'll find you in the morning sun, and when the night is new, Em B+ Em7 Em7-5 A-9 A7 D I'll be looking at the moon, but I'll be see-ing you.
B7
D6
Em7
(Instrumental break - first 3 lines of verse) D
F#7
Em
B+ Em7 Em6
Em B+ Em7 Em6
Am Am+7 B7
Em B+ F# F#7 Bm Bm7 F#7 I'll find you in the morning sun, and when the night is new, Em B+ Em7 Em7-5 I'll be looking at the moon, A-9 A7 D But I'll be see-ing you.
Bm
Gdim
A-9
D
B7
A7
I'll Buy That Dream Words & Music by Herb Magidson & Allie Wrubel Recorded by Harry James, vocals by Helen Forrest & Dick Haymes, 1946
D D9 D C alt Am Cm7 D7 Im - ag - ine me with my head on your shoul - der, GM7 G/B B7 E7 And you with your lips getting bol - der, C9 Cdim G B7 E7 A sky full of moon and a sweet, mellow tune -A7 Em7 A7 Am7 I'll buy that dream.
D7
D D9 D C alt Am Cm7 D7 Im - ag - ine me in a gown white and flow - 'ry, GM7 G/B B7 E7 And you thanking Dad for my dow - ry, C9 Cdim G B7 E7 A church full of folks, those last minute jokes -Am7 D9 D7 G I'll buy that dream.
Bridge:
Am7 D9 Am7 D7 A honeymoon in Cairo, in a brand new autogyro, G Am7 D7 G Then off to Rio for a drink; Bm7 E7 Bm7-5 E7 We'll settle down in Dallas in a little plastic palace... A7 Am7 D9 Oh it's not as crazy as you think.
D7
D D9 D C alt Am Cm7 D7 Im - ag - ine me, eighty-three, wearing glas - ses, GM7 G/B B7 E7 And you, ninety two, making pas - ses; C9 Cdim G B7 E7 It doesn't sound bad, and if it can be had -Am7 D9 D7 G I'll buy that dream.
Repeat First Two Verses
Repeat Bridge
D D9 D C alt Am Cm7 D7 Im - ag - ine me on our first an - ni - ver - s'ry, GM7 G/B B7 E7 With some one like you in the nurs - ry; C9 Cdim G B7 E7 Oh, it doesn't sound bad, and if it can be had Am7 D9 D7 G I'll buy that dream.
I'll Buy That Dream
I'll Get By Words & Music by Roy Turk & Fred Ahlert Recorded by Kay Starr, 1944
D6 Gdim I'll get
D6 by
Gdim D6 as long
Cdim Em7 Bm7-5 Though there be rain
C#m7-5 I
F#7
Em have you;
as
B+
Em7
E9
C#m A7sus4 A7 And dark - ness, too, Fdim A7 A9 I'll not complain, A7 D F#m6 Gdim I'll see it through.
Em7
D6 Fdim D6 A7 D C#m7-5 Pov - er - ty may come to me
A9
F#7
Em B+ that's true;
Fdim Em7 F#7 But what care I? Cdim Say,
Bm7 F#m7 I'll get by
G9
First Time: A7+5 Em7 As long as I
A7 Fdim D6 have you.
(Bm7
A7 Fdim D6 have you.
D9
Em7
A7)
Last Time: A7+5 Em7 As long as I
BM7
Gdim
D
Em7
Em6
Em6
I'll Have to Say I Love You In A Song Words & Music by Jim Croce Recorded by Jim Croce, 1974 (#9)
(E7) AM7 C#m7 Bm D9 E7/6 E7 Well, I know it's kind of late -- I hope I didn't wake you, AM7 C#m7 Bm D9 E7 But what I got to say can't wait -- I know you'd understand D Cdim C#7 D Cdim Ev'ry time I tried to tell you the words just came out wrong A A6 A E7/6 E7 D9 So I'll have to say I love you in a song.
(E7) AM7 C#m7 Bm Yeah, I know it's kind of strange, AM7 C#m7 I just run out of things to say
Bm --
BbM7
A
E7
D9 E7/6 E7 but ev'ry time I'm near you, D9 E7 I know you'd understand
D Cdim C#7 D Cdim Ev'ry time I tried to tell you the words just came out wrong A A6 A E7/6 E7 D9 So I'll have to say I love you in a song.
BbM7
A
E7
(Instrumental Interlude - half of verse)
D Cdim C#7 D Ev'ry time the time was right all the words just came out wrong A A6 A E7/6 E7 D9 So I'll have to say I love you in a song.
(E7) AM7 C#m7 Yeah, I know it's kind of late
Bm --
BbM7
A
Cdim
E7
D9 E7/6 E7 I hope I didn't wake you,
AM7 C#m7 Bm But there's something that I just got to say -D9
E7 I know you'd understand.
D Cdim C#7 D Cdim Every time I tried to tell you the words just came out wrong, A A6 A E7/6 E7 D9 So I'll have to say I love you in a song.
BbM7
A
I'll Never Stop Loving You Words & Music by Sammy Cahn & Nicholas Brodzsky Recorded by Doris Day, 1955
G G/F# C C/B Am7 I'll never stop loving you, D7 Am7 G Whatever else I may do; G+7 G7 My love for you C C/B Am7 Am7/G D7 Will live 'till time itself is through
G C Am7 D7 I'll never stop wanting you, Am7 B7 And when forever is through, E G#m My heart will beat A F#m B7 E The way it does each time we meet.
Bridge:
G7 Dm7 C The night doesn't question the stars G7 Dm7 That appear in the skies, C Fdim Am7 So why should I question the stars F Am7 D7 That appear in my eyes?
G G/F# C D7 G Of this I'm more than just sure -B7 Cdim C Am7 My love will last and endure C C/B Am7 Am7/G Cm G Em7 I'll never, no, I'll never stop loving you.
C Cm7 G6
I'll Never Be The Same Words & Music by Gus Kahn, Matty Malneck & Frank Signorelli Recorded by Sarah Vaughan, 1957
Dm7 Fdim G Dm7 Fdim G Fdim C A7 I'll never be the same, stars have lost their meaning for me;
Dm7
Dm7 Fdim G Dm7 Fdim G Fdim C Dm7 Fdim C I'll never be the same, nothing's what it once used to be. G CM7/6 C7 Gm7 C7 And when the song birds that sing tell me it's spring, FM7 Fdim FM7 Em7 F Edim I can't be - lieve their song; Am7 D7 Am7 D7 Dm7 G Cdim Once love was king, but kings can be wrong.
Dm7
G7
Dm7 Fdim G Dm7 Fdim G Fdim C A7 I'll never be the same, there is such an ache in my heart; CM7/6 C7 CM7/6 CM7 FM7 Fdim Never be the same since we're apart. G7 F Dm7 Bb9 G Though there's a lot that a smile may hide, C C/B A7 I know down deep inside Dm7 Fdim G F Dm7 G6 Dm7 C I'll never be the same, never be the same a - gain.
*Requested by recent visitor Tony Hughes
Dm7
G7
G7
I'll Never Fall In Love Again Words & Music by Burt Bacharach & Hal David Recorded by Dionne Warwick, 1970 (#6)
C G Am7 Em7 What do you get when you fall in love? F Fm Dm7 G7 A guy with a pin to burst your bubble -Em Em7 Em6 A7sus4 A7 That's what you get for all your trou - ble; F Dm7 G F Fdim I'll never fall in love a - gain,
C
F G F G Fdim C CM7 I'll never fall in love a - gain.
C
A7
CM7
C G Am7 Em7 What do you get when you kiss a guy? F Fm Dm7 G7 You get enough germs to catch pneumonia -Em Em7 Em6 A7sus4 A7 After you do, he'll never phone ya; F Dm7 G F Fdim I'll never fall in love a - gain;
C
A7 F G F G C G Dontcha know that I'll never fall in love again?
Bridge: G Fdim Bm7-5 Fdim G C Don't tell me what it's all about, Dm7 G Fdim C 'Cause I've been there and I'm glad I'm out, Em B+ Em7 Em6 Out of those chains, those chains that bind you, D Am7 D7 G7 That is why I'm here to remind you.
F
Fdim
C
C G Am7 Em7 What do you get when you fall in love? F Fm Dm7 G7 You only get lies and pain and sorrow, Em Em7 Em6 A7sus4 A7 So for at least until to - mor - row F Dm7 G I'll never fall in love
F Fdim a - gain,
C
C7 F G F G Fdim C G No, no, I'll never fall in love a - gain.
Fdim
C
I'll Never Fall In Love Again
I'll Never Love This Way Again Words & Music by Will Jennings & Richard Kerr Recorded by Dionne Warwick, 1979 (#5)
Intro: D9
D
DM7
A
A9
G
F#m
G
Em7
F#m
A7
D9 D DM7 A A9 G F#m You looked inside my fan - ta - sies and made each one come true -G A7 D F#m Bm Something no one else had ever found a way to do. G F#m G Bm I've kept the mem'ries one by one, since you took me in; A7 Em G Gdim D Em7 And I know I'll never love this way again.
A7
Refrain: D F#m G A7 I know I'll never love this way again, Bm7 Bm7/E G Em7 A7 So I keep holdin' on before the good is gone. D F#m G A7 I know I'll never love this way again, Bm Hold on,
Bm7/E
Em7 hold on,
A7 A6/7/9 D9 - D hold on.
(Repeat Intro)
D9 D DM7 A A9 G F#m A fool will lose tomorrow reaching back for yesterday; G A7 D F#m Bm I won't turn my head in sorrow if you should go away. G F#m G Bm I'll stand here and remember just how good it's been, A7 Em G Gdim D Em7 And I know I'll never love this way again.
A7
Refrain: D F#m G A7 I know I'll never love this way again, Bm7 Bm7/E G Em7 A7 So I keep holdin' on before the good is gone. D F#m G A7 I know I'll never love this way again, Bm Hold on,
Bm7/E
Em7 hold on,
A7 A6/7/9 D9 - D hold on.
A
A9
G
A7
G
A
A7/9
D F#m G A7 I know I'll never love this way again, Bm7 Bm7/E G Em7 A7 So I keep holdin' on before the good is gone. D F#m G A7 I know I'll never love this way again, Bm Hold on,
Bm7/E
Em7 hold on,
A7 A6/7/9 D9 - D hold on.
A
A9
A7
D9
I'll Never Love This Way Again
I'll Never Say "Never Again" Again Words & Music by Harry Woods Recorded by Dinah Shore, 1957 (#24)
A Em7 Cdim A I'll never say "never again" again A6 D A Em7 Cdim 'Cause here I am in love again A Em7 Cdim A A6 D Head over heels in love again with you
B7
Em7
A7
A Em7 Cdim A I'll never say I'll never kiss you again A6 D A Cdim A 'Cause here I am kissin' you again A Em7 Cdim A D That's just the thing I said I'd never do
G
D
Bridge: D Am7 Fdim D7 I walked away and said goodbye -G9 Edim Am7 G I was hasty, wasn't I?
G - G/F#
E D9 Edim E I missed you so I thought I'd die A Em7 Edim A But it's all over now, throw my hat in the sky
A Em7 Cdim A I'll never say "never again" again A6 D A Cdim A 'Cause here I am in love again A Em7 Cdim A A6 A G Edim D Head over heels in love again with the same sweet you.
*Suggusted by recent visitor Paul Harty
I'll Never Smile Again Words & Music by Ruth Lowe* Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1940
DM7 Fdim Em7 A7 A7sus4 A7 DM7 I'll never smile again, until I smile at you;
D alt
DM7 Fdim Em7 A7 A7sus4 A7 DM7 I'll never laugh again - what good would it do?
D alt
G
DM7
G
DM7
Em7 A7 D For tears would fill me eyes, F#7 B7 DM7 My heart would re - al - ize Bm7-5 E7 Em7 G/B That our romance is through.
A7
Fdim Em7 A7 A7sus4 A7 I'll never love gain, I'm so in love with DM7 Fdim Em7 A7 I'll never thrill again
DM7 you.
D alt
G
DM7
A7sus4 A7 DM7 to some - bod - y new.
D alt
G
DM7
G E7/9 DM7 F#m B7 Within my heart, I know I will never start Em7 G/B A7sus4 A7 A7+5 D D9 To smile again, until I smile at you.
G
Gdim
D
*The first song she wrote, "I'll Never Smile Again" commemorates the death of her husband Emile in Chicago in 1939. As I learned from a recent visitor, this was not the only song she ever wrote, in spite of assertions I have seen (and quoted) to the contrary. Because of having written this one, and because it had been brought to the attention of Frank Sinatra and Tommy Dorsey, she became acquainted with both. Shortly thereafter, she was specifically asked to write a theme song for Sinatra...and to do it virtually overnight, because it was needed immediately. She had a partly-finished song called "Put Your Dreams Away For Another Day" which she'd been unable to finish; working over night, she collaborated with Stephen Weiss and Paul Mann to finish it. Though it never reached the hit status of her first, the song made a huge impression on the Sinatra family. At Frank's death a few years ago, this song was, at the request of the family, the last song played at the funeral.
I'll Only Miss Her When I Think Of Her Words & Music by Sammy Cahn & Jimmy Van Heusen Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1965
Em7 Edim A7 D6 Fdim Bm I'll only miss her when I think of her F#m Em7 Edim Gdim B B7 And I'll think of her all the time Cdim G G/F# Likely I'll spend my days
Em7
Edim D D+5 Hearing her turn of a phrase A7 G/B A7 D F#m B7 Things I found hard to praise, E7 E7-9 A7 Right now, would seem sublime A Em7 Cdim The truth is Em7 A7 Edim A F#m I'll only miss her when some stranger laughs
Bm
G Edim A7 Edim Gdim Bm Bm7/E 'Cause it's still her laugh my heart hears Edim G G/F# Maybe in time, I guess, Em7 Edim A7 Em7 A7 D The longing will grow the slight - est bit less Gdim D A7 D D+5 G F#7 Em7 B7 And there will be moments, yes, when it dis - ap - pears; B7/F# Cdim B7 E7/9 E7 Edim D F#m I'll bet I for - get her com - plete - ly Cdim Em7 Edim A7 D In a - bout a hun - dred years
B7
I'll Remember April Words & Music by Don Raye, Gene DePaul & Pat Johnson Recorded by Julie London, 1956
D D6 DM7 D6 This lovely day will lengthen into ev'ning, Dm7 Dm6 Dm7 Dm6 We'll sigh good-bye to all we've ever had. Gm A7 C9 Alone, where we have walked together, B7 Em7 A7-9 DM7 I'll remember April and be glad.
B9
D6
Bridge:
Gm7 C7 FM7 Dm7 I'll be content you loved me once in April; Gm7 C7 FM7 Your lips were warm and love and spring were new; Em7 A7 DM7 But I'm not afraid of Autumn and her sorrow, C#m7-5 F#7 B7 Em7 For I'll remember April and you.
Dm7
D6
A7
D D6 DM7 D6 The fire will dwindle in the glowing ashes, Dm7 Dm6 Dm7 Dm6 For flames and love live such a little while; Gm A7 C9 B9 I won't forget, but I won't be lonely -B7 Em7 A7-9 DM7 D6 I'll remember April, and I'll smile.
This arrangement probably doesn't deserve to be here...although the song itself certainly does. I've listened to several different ones lately -- from the overly-complicated Four Aces version to a Joni James take that did no service either to her or to the song, and a number of others as well -- and all I can say is, this songs resists being captured by any single version. I've synthesized several versions to derive this one; if you listen to a few, you can probably take it other directions as well.
I'll See You In My Dreams Words & Music by Gus Kahn & Isham Jones, 1924 Recorded by Pat Boone, 1962 (#32)
AM7 D DM7 Dm6 I'll see you in my dreams, A Cdim Hold you in
Fdim(III) A6 my dreams.
C#m7-5 F#7 C#m7-5 F#7 Someone took you out of my arms; B7 (Cdim) Bm7-5 E7 Still I feel the thrill of your charms. D6 DM7 Dm6 Lips that once were mine, A Cdim Tender eyes
Fdim(III) A6 that shine,
C#m7-5 F#7 Bm Bb9 They will light my way to - night D6 Dm6 Dm+7 A I'll see you in my dreams.
I'll String Along With You Words & Music by Al Dubin & Harry Warren Recorded by Dick Powell & Ginger Rogers, 1934 From the movie "Twenty Million Sweethearts"
I'll String Along With You
A E7 D9 A You may not be an angel,
D9 E7
A E7 D9 C#7 'Cause angels are so few;
F#7
E7 Bm7-5 E7 Cdim E7 Bm7-5 E7 But un - til the day that one comes along, D9 Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 A I'll string along with you.
A E7 D9 A D9 E7 I'm looking for an angel A E7 D9 C#7 To sing my love song to;
F#7
E7 Bm7-5 E7 Cdim E7 Bm7-5 E7 And until the day that one comes along, D9 Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 A I'll sing my song to you.
Bridge: D Dm7 A For ev' - ry little fault that you have AM7 Say
D9 Bm7-5 A I've got three or four
A A7 D The human little faults you do have Dm A B7 E7 Just make me love you more
A E7 D9 A D9 E7 You may not be an angel, A E7 D9 C#7 But still I'm sure you'll do;
F#7
E7 Bm7-5 E7 Cdim E7 Bm7-5 E7 So until the day that one comes along, D9 Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 A I'll string along with you.
I'll Take Care Of Your Cares Words & Music by Mort Dixon & James Monaco Recorded by Frankie Laine, 1967 (#39)
D9 Edim Fdim D6 I'll take care of your cares for you,
B7
E7 Cdim E7 Bm7-5 E7 And I'll be there with you when you're blue; G G/F# G/E G/B A7sus4 A7 Let me be your one ray of sun - shine, F#m Bm7 G Em7 G/B A7 And maybe you'll remember some - where, some - time.
D9 Edim Fdim D6 B7 I won't scold you for your mistakes, E7 Cdim E7 Bm7-5 E7 And I'll just hold you when your heart aches; G G/F# Gdim D F#7 B7 So keep me in your thoughts, your dreams, and your prayers, G A7 Edim D And I'll take care of your cares.
I'll Take Romance Words & Music by Oscar Hammerstein II & Ben Oakland Recorded by Susannah McCorkle, 1992
D Bm7 Em7 A7 I'll take ro - mance, D F#m Bm G While my heart is young and eager to fly, E7 B7 Em7 A7 D I'll give my heart a try -- I'll take ro - mance.
D Bm7 Em7 A7 I'll take ro - mance, D F#m Bm G While my arms are strong and eager for you, E7 B7 Em7 A7 D I'll give my arms their cue -- I'll take ro - mance.
Bridge: D7 Cm7 F7 Bb Gm So when you want me, call me, Cm7 F7 Bb Gm In the hush of the eve - ning; Am7 Gdim G+7 G6 DM7 B7 When you call me in the hush of the Em7 A7 Evening I'll rush to my
D Bm7 Em7 A7 First real ro - mance, D F#m Bm G While my heart is young and eager and gay, E7 B7 Em7 A7 D I'll give my heart away -- I'll take ro - mance.
I'll Walk Alone Words & Music by Sammy Cahn & Jule Styne Recorded by Dinah Shore, 1944; in the movie 'Follow The Boys"
A7 G/B A7 D I'll walk a - lone,
D6
Bm7 C7 B7 Em7 Because to tell you the truth, I'll be lonely; Am B7 E7 I don't mind being lonely
A7
E7-5
A7 D Bm7 E7-5 When my heart tells me you are lonely, too.
A9
(A9) G/B A7 D D6 I'll walk a - lone, Bm7 C7 B7 Em7 They'll ask me why, and I'll tell them I'd rather; Am B7 E7 There are dreams I must gather,
A7
E7-5
A7 D Bm7 Am D Dreams we fashioned that night you held me tight.
Bridge: G Gm I'll always be near you, wherever you are, DM7/F# D6/9 Each night in ev'ry prayer. G#m7-5 C#7 G#m7-5 C#7 If you call, I'll hear you, no matter how far F#m7-5 Cdim Em7-5 A7-9 Just close your eyes, and I'll be there.
(N.C.) G/B A7 D Please walk a - lone,
C
Fdim
D
Bm7 C7 B7 Em7 And send your love and your kisses to guide me; Am B7 E7 Til you're walking beside me, Em7 Cdim I'll walk
Edim D6 a - lone.
Em
Edim
D6
A7
I'm Afraid to Love You Words & Music by Harry Stride, Bert Douglas & Pat McCarthy, 1946 Recorded by The Mills Brothers, 1974*
A E7/6 A F#m Cdim B7 Edim I'm afraid to love you, afraid I might like it; E7 Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 Fdim A D9 I'm afraid to hold you, afraid I might like it.
B7
A
AM7
D Cdim Bm7 Bm7-5 A C#m7-5 F#7 When your lips invite me to steal a kiss or two, B7 F#m B7 Bm7-5 E7 Fdim I'm tempted, but I never follow through.
E7 Bb9
A E7/6 A F#m Cdim B7 Edim I'm afraid you'll thrill me, thrill me, then leave me --
B7
E7 Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 F#7 What's another heart or two to you? B7 D Cdim Dm Dm+7 A C#m7-5 F#7 If I act like a stranger, it's because I see the danger; A E7/6 A F#m B7 E7/6 A I'm afraid to love you, but I'm afraid I do.
This song is an accidental discovery -- I had never heard, nor heard of, it until I happened to do one of my "I'm bored" searches on the internet and found the .MP3 of the song. I checked it against one of my favorite historical sources (allmusic.com) and according to their information, it had only been recorded three times -- all by the Mills Brothers. Further research found the authors, and the fact that it had been written nearly 30 years before the earliest Mills Brothers version listed, so I have every reason to suspect earlier recorded versions of the song must exist -- but I have no idea whose, nor any clear suggestion of when they might have been done, other than the authorship date. If you know, I'd love to hear from you. On their version, The Mills Brothers do an up-tempo repeat, the style of which suggests to me that they originally recorded it years before the 1974 release date I cite above, and the overall sound is indeed reminiscent of their much earlier recordings. Personally, I like the introductory ballad-style take of the first half much better.
I'm a Fool to Want You Words & Music by Jack Wolf, Joel Herron, Frank Sinatra, 1951 Recorded by Billie Holiday, 1958
B7 Cdim Em9 Em I'm a fool to want you,
B+
Em7
E7-9 Am Am+7 I'm a fool to want you, A9 Am C Em Gdim To want a love that can't be true,
Edim
C7 Edim B7 A love that's there for oth - ers too.
B7 Cdim Em9 Em I'm a fool to hold you,
B+
Em7
E7-9 Am Am+7 Such a fool to hold you. A9 Am C Em Gdim To seek a kiss not mine a - lone,
Edim
Bm7-5 B7 Em Em7 To share a kiss that Devil has known.
Bridge:
Am Am+7 D9 D7 G9 Time and time again I said I'd leave you; Am Am+7 D9 D7 G9 Time and time again I went away.
G6
G6
Am B7 Em Em+7 But then would come the time when I would need you, Edim C7 B7 And once again these words I had to say,
Em7
B7 Cdim Em9 Em Take me back, I love you; E7-9 Am Am+7 Pity me, I need you.
B+
Em7
Cdim
Em B+ Gdim Edim I know it's wrong, it must be wrong, B7 C7 B7 Em B+ But right or wrong, I can't get along without you.
Em7
Em6
Em9
Em
Although co-writer Frank Sinatra also recorded the song, possibly the most memorable version was the one recorded by Billie Holiday. This transcription, however, also borrows heavily from the 1984 re-make by Linda Ronstadt.
I'm a Fool to Want You
I'm Always Chasing Rainbows Words & Music by Joseph McCarthy & Harry Caroll, 1918 Recorded by Harry James, 1938
D G Em7 A7 D Dalt I'm always chas - ing rain - bows G Bm7 F#m D9 Em7 Watch - ing clouds drift - ing by!
A7
Em B+ Am Am+7 Em B7 Em B+ My schemes are just like all of my dreams, E E7 A7 End - ing in the sky! G G/F# Gdim Some fel - lows look and find the sun - shine D F#m Bm I al - ways look and find the rain!
A7
Bm7/E
E Bm7-5 Fdim Some fel - lows make a win - ning some - time
E7
A7 G/B A7 Edim I nev - er ev - en make a gain, be - lieve me D G Em7 A7 D Dalt I'm al - ways chas - ing rain - bows G G/F# Em7 A7 D Wait - ing to find a lit - tle blue bird in vain!
I'm An Old Cowhand Words & Music by Johnny Mercer Recorded by Bing Crosby with Jimmy Dorsey, 1936 (#2)
D Bm7 Em7 G/B A7 Edim D G I'm an old cowhand from the Rio Grande,
D
D Bm7 Em7 G/B A7 Edim D G But my legs ain't bowed and my cheeks ain't tanned;
D
Bm F#m I'm a cowboy who never saw a cow -Bm F#m Never roped a steer, 'cause I don't know how, Bm F#m And I sure ain't fixin' to start in now. D Em7 G/B A7+5 D Bm7 D Em7 G/B A7+5 D Yippie - yi - yo - ki - yay, yippie - yi - yo - ki - yay.
D Bm7 Em7 G/B A7 Edim D G I'm an old cowhand from the Rio Grande,
D
D Bm7 Em7 G/B A7 Edim D G And I learned to ride 'fore I learned to stand;
D
Bm F#m I'm a ridin' fool who is up to date -Bm F#m I know every trail in the Lone Star state, Bm F#m 'Cause I ride the range in a Ford V8. D Em7 G/B A7+5 D Bm7 D Em7 G/B A7+5 D Yippie - yi - yo - ki - yay, yippie - yi - yo - ki - yay.
D Bm7 Em7 G/B A7 Edim D G I'm an old cowhand from the Rio Grande, D Bm7 Em7 G/B A7 Edim D G And I came to town just to hear the band;
D
D
Bm F#m I know all the songs that the cowboys know Bm F#m 'Bout the big corral where the dogies go, Bm F#m 'Cause I learned them all on the rad-ee-o D Em7 G/B A7+5 D Bm7 D Em7 G/B A7+5 D Yippie - yi - yo - ki - yay, yippie - yi - yo - ki - yay.
I'm Confessin' Words & Music by Al Neiburg, Doc Dougherty & Ellis Reynolds* Recorded by Guy Lombardo, 1930 (#2)**
D A7+5 A7 DM7 D6 I'm confessin' that I love you, D A7+5 Am7 B7 Tell me, do you love me too? G G9 A9 A7 D Cdim I'm confessin' that I need you, honest I do -Em7 A7 A7+5 Need you ev'ry mo - ment.
D A7+5 A7 DM7 D6 In your eyes I read such strange things, D A7+5 Am7 B7 But your lips deny they're true; G G9 A9 A7 Gdim D G Will your answer really change things making me blue?
D
DM7
Bridge: D7 Am7 D9 I'm afraid someday you'll leave me,
D7
G D+5 G6 Saying, "Can't we still be friends?"
G
D7
Fdim
E7 E7/9 E7 If you go, you know you'll grieve me; A9 Em7 Edim A9 Gdim All in life on you de - pends.
D A7+5 A7 DM7 Am I guessing that you love me,
D6
D A7+5 Am7 B7 Dreaming dreams of you in vain? G Em7 A9 A7 D I'm confessin' that I love you over again.
G
Gm - Edim
D6
* A recent visitor alerted me to comments made by urban blues musician Lonnie Johnson on the Folkways records 1982 release of two vinyl LPs of Johnson's 1967 recordings with Moses Asch, all of which were re-released on CD by SmithsonianFolkways in 1993. On those recordings, Johnson claims that Rudy Vallee "stole" this song from a song of Johnson's called "Looking For A Sweetie" when Johnson was working with the Chick Webb orchestra in the 1930s. Johnson acknowledged the song had not been copyrighted at that point, however, and the lyrics Vallee used "wasn't the right lyrics" according to Johnson. **Lombardo's rendition just barely beat out the Rudy Vallee version(#4) for popularity honors that year. The song was revived by Willie Nelson in 1981.
I'm Confessin'
I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles Words & Music by Jaan Kenbrovin* and John William Kellette Recorded by Artie Shaw, 1950
A E7 A I'm forever blowing bubbles, D Cdim A Pretty bubbles in the air, D A D A They fly so high, nearly reach the sky, B7 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 Then like my dreams they fade and die. A F#7 C#7 Fortune's always hiding, F#m Bm7-5 E7 I've looked everywhere, A E7 A A7 I'm forever blowing bubbles, Cdim E7 Bm7-5 E7 A Pretty bubbles in the air.
* Information I found at http://www.bubbleblowers.com/music/Music.html provided the following clarification on authorship: In 1919, when the song was written, James Kendis, James Brockman, and Nat Vincent all had separate contracts with publishers that led them to conflate their names into Jaan Kenbrovin for credit on I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles. This song has two verses to which I have lyrics (also found at the URL shown above) but I've yet to find an audio source to transcribe for them, so I'm going here with just the refrain (which is all most people today know of the song anyway.)
I'm Getting Sentimental Over You Words & Music by Ned Washington & George Bassman, 1932 Recorded by Tommy Dorsey, 1935 Theme song of the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra
CM7 C Em7 B7 Gm A+ A7 Nev - er thought I'd fall, but now I hear love call; D7 D6 G7 G+ C I'm getting sen - ti - men - tal over you.
Cdim
G7
CM7 C Em7 B7 Gm A+ A7 Things you say and do, just thrill me through and through -D7 D6 G7 G+ C I'm getting sen - ti - men - tal over you.
F
C
B7
Bridge: Em Am F#7 Am I thought I was happy, I could live without love; B7 B+ B7 E7 Edim G7 Now I must admit, love is all I'm thinking of.
CM7 C Em7 B7 m A+ A7 Won't you please be kind, and just make up your mind D7 D6 G7 That you'll be sweet and gentle,
C C/B A+ A7 be gen - tle with me,
D7 D6 G7 G+ F Because I'm sen - ti - men - tal over you.
Fdim
C
So deeply associated with the Tommy Dorsey orchestra theme version, the lyrics of this classic are often overlooked.
I'm Glad I'm Not Young Anymore Words & Music by Alan Jay Lerner & Frederick Loewe Recorded by Maurice Chevalier, 1958* From the movie "Gigi"
A7 D Dalt D6 A7+5 D6 How lovely to sit here in the shade A7 D Dalt D6 A7+5 D6 With none of the woes of man and maid -A7 D6 Cdim B7 Cdim Em7 I'm glad I'm not young an - y - more!
G/B
A7sus4
A7
Em Edim Em6 B7 The ri - vals that don't ex - ist at all, Em Edim Em6 B7 The feel - ing you're on - ly two feet tall -Bm7 E7 Em7 A7+5 DM7 I'm glad I'm not young an - y - more!
Bridge: D A7 A7+5 Am6 B7 F#m Cdim Em B+ Em7 No more con - fu - sion, no "morn - ing af - ter" sur - prise, Em6 C#m7-5 F#m7 No self - de - lu - sion
B7
D6 Edim Bm7-5 E7 A7 Em7 A7 That when you're tell - ing those lies, she is - n't wise.
A7 D Dalt D6 A7+5 D6 And even if love comes through the door, A7 D Dalt D6 A7+5 D6 The kind that goes on for - ev - er more, Fdim D Bm7 Bb7 Fdim B7 For - ev - er - more is short - er than be - fore -DM7 Gdim D6 Fdim B7 Fdim E7/9 Em7 A7+5 D Dalt Oh, I'm so glad that I'm not young an - y - more.
Fdim
A7
A7 D Dalt D6 A7+5 D6 The tiny remark that tor - tures you, A7 D Dalt D6 A7+5 D6 The fear that your friends won't like her, too -A7 D6 Cdim B7 Cdim Em7 I'm glad I'm not young an - y - more!
G/B
A7sus4
A7
Em Edim Em6 B7 The longing to end a stale affair, Em Edim Em6 B7 Until you find out she doesn't care -Bm7 E7 Em7 A7+5 DM7 I'm glad I'm not young an - y - more!
Bridge 2: D A7 A7+5 Am6 B7 F#m Cdim Em B+ No more frus - tra - tion, no star-crossed lov - er am I; Em6 C#m7-5 F#m7 No ag - gra - va - tion,
Em7
B7
D6 Edim Bm7-5 E7 A7 Em7 A7 Just one re - luc - tant re - ply, "La - dy, good - bye!"
A7 D Dalt D6 A7+5 D6 The foun - tain of youth is dull as paint; A7 D Dalt D6 A7+5 D6 Me - thu - se - luh is my pa - tron saint. Fdim D Bm7 Bb7 Fdim I've nev - er been so comf - ter - ble
B7 be - fore,
DM7 Gdim D6 Fdim B7 Fdim E7/9 Em7 A7+5 D Dalt Oh, I'm so glad that I'm not young an - y - more.
A7+5 Fdim
D6
Maurice Chevalier's version is cited here primarily as a courtesy to the most recognizeable of the few recordings made of this song. In point of fact, however, my appreciation of this song -- and a huge amount of what I hear in my head whenever I'm reminded of the title, lyrics or melody -- is based on the performance of fellow piano bar denizon Bill M., whom I have heard sing this song for many years. I'm Glad I'm Not Young Anymore
I'm Glad There Is You Words & Music by Paul Madeira & Jimmy Dorsey Recorded by Julie London, 1955
DM7 Em7/9 DM7 F#m DM7 Gm7 A7 In this world of or - di - na - ry people Gdim Edim Am7 Ex - tra - or - di - na - ry people Am7 D7/9 A7sus4 I'm glad there is
G In
this
Em7 world
G5/6 you
E7
D7
A7sus4
D9
C Cdim Am7 D9 of ov - er - rat - ed pleasures
Cdim Bm7-5 G Of un - der - ra - ted treasures Bm7-5 Am7 I'm glad there is you
Cdim
Gdim
B7
E7-9
D7
Bridge: Am7 D9 D7/9 C9 E7 A7sus4 Cm7 G Am7 I live to love, I'd love to live with you beside me
G/B
B7 Em B+ Em7 Em6 Am7 D+5 This role so new, I'll muddle through with you to guide me
G+7 G6 Bm7-5 E7 In this world where ma - ny, ma - ny play at love Bm7-5 E7-9 Am7 D7/9 And hardly any stay in love Am7 D9 Am7 G I'm glad there is you
Bm7-5
E7
Bm7-5 Am7 D7 Cdim D7/9 G E7-9 More than ever, I'm glad there is you
Am7
Cdim
I'm Gonna Live Till I Die Words & Music by Mann Curtis, Al Hoffman & Walter Kent Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1959
G6
G
I'm Gonna Live Till I Die
E7 Am Dm7 I'm gonna live
Am
Am Dm7 I'm gonna laugh
Am
F7 E7 Fdim till I die! F7 E7 'stead of cry,
E7
Fdim
E7
Am Fdim F7 Bb9 I'm gonna take the town and turn it upside down, E7 F7 E7 Bm7-5 Am I'm gonna live, live, live until I die.
E7 Am Dm7 They're gonna say
Am
Am Dm7 I'm gonna play
F7 E7 for the sky.
Am
F7 E7 Fdim "What a guy!" Fdim
E7
E7
Am Fdim F7 Bb9 Ain't gonna miss a thing, I'm gonna have my fling, E7 F7 E7 Bm7-5 Am I'm gonna live, live, live until I die.
Bridge: G7 C The blues I lay low, I'll make them stay low, G7 C They'll never trail over my head. F7 E7 F7 Am I'll be a devil, till I'm an angel, F7 E7 Dm7 Fdim E7 But until then, Hal - le - lu - jah!
Am Dm7 Gonna dance,
Am
F7 E7 Fdim gonna fly,
Am Dm7 I'll take a chance
Am
E7
F7 E7 Fdim riding high,
E7
Am Fdim F7 Bb9 Before my number's up, I'm gonna fill my cup, E7 F7 E7 Bm7-5 E7 I'm gonna live, live, live, live, live
Bb9 Am until I die!
I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself A Letter Words & Music by Joe Young & Fred E. Alhert Recorded by Billy Williams, 1957 (#3)
G7 C Am C Am7 CM7 I'm gonna sit right down and write myself a letter C9 C CM7 F And make believe it came from you. Dm7 Dm7-5 G7 I'm gonna write words, oh, so sweet, C C/B Am7 They're gonna knock me off my feet.
Am7/G
D D7 Dm7 G7 A lotta kisses on the bottom -- I'll be glad I've got 'em. G7 C Am C Am7 CM7 I'm gonna smile and say, "I hope you're feelin' better," C9 C CM7 C F And close "with love" the way you do;
First Time: F Fm Bb9 C C/B I'm gonna sit right down and write myself a letter, F G C Cdim And make believe it came from you.
Dm7
G7
Last Time: F Fm Bb9 C C/B A7 I'm gonna sit right down and write myself a letter, F G C And make believe it came from you
C/B --
F G C I'm gonna make believe it came from you.
A7 oh yeah!
A7
I'm In the Mood for Love Words & Music by Jimmy McHugh & Dorothy Fields, 1935 Recorded by Frances Langford, 1936 (#5 on the Hit Parade) From the movie "Every Night at Eight"
D G6 A7 D I'm in the mood for love, simply because you're near me. F#m7 Fdim Em7 A7 D Em7 Funny, but when you're near me, I'm in the mood for love.
D G6 A7 D Heaven is in your eyes, bright as the stars we're under; F#m7 Fdim Em7 A7 D Oh, is it any wonder I'm in the mood for love?
DM7
Bridge: G6 A7 D Why stop to think of whether
Am6
B7
Em6 A7 D This little dream might fade? Bm6 C#7 F#m We've put our hearts together; Dm6 C7-5 Now we are one,
C7 Gdim Em7 I'm not afraid!
A7
D G6 A7 D If there's a cloud above, if it should rain, we'll let it; F#m7 Fdim Em7 But for tonight, forget it!
First time: A7 D I'm in the mood for love.
A7
Last time: A7sus4 A7 Gdim D I'm in the mood for love.
Bm7
G
Gdim
D
A7
I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover Words & Music by Mort Dixon & Harry Woods, 1927 Recorded by Art Mooney, 1948
A E7 Bm7-5 A E7 A E7 A Cdim I'm looking o - ver a four-leaf clo - ver A B7 Bm7-5 B7 F#7 B7 That I o - ver - looked be - fore; E7 Bm7-5 E7 Cdim A6 Cdim A6 One leaf is sun - shine, the sec - ond is rain, B7 F#7 B7 Cdim E7 Bm7-5 E7 Third is the ro - ses that grow in the lane. A E7 Bm7-5 A E7 A E7 A Cdim No need ex - plain - ing, the one re - main - ing A B7 Bm7-5 B7 F#7 B7 Is some - bod - y I a - dore. D6 Bm7-5 Cdim B7 AM7 C#m7-5 F#7 I'm look - ing o - ver a four - leaf clo - ver First Time: D9 Bm7-5 E7 E7/6 A Cdim That I o - ver - looked be - fore.
Bm7-5
Last Time: D9 Bm7-5 E7 E7/6 A Cdim That I o - ver - looked be - fore.
A6
E7
I'm Sitting On Top Of The World Words & Music by Sam Lewis, Joseph Young & Ray Henderson, 1926 Recorded by Les Paul & Mary Ford, 1953
A7 D G Em7 D I'm sitting on top of the world,
F#m7
Bm7
Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 A7 Gdim D Cdim Em7 A7 Just rolling along, just rolling along. A7 D G Em7 D F#m7 I'm quitting the blues of the world,
Bm7
Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 A7 Gdim D G Just singing a song, just singing a song.
D
DM7
Bridge: D7 G G/F# Em Glory, hallelujah, I just phoned the parson,
Em6
G Em7 D F#m7 "Hey, Par, get ready to call!" E7 Bm7-5 E7 Cdim A7 G/B A7 A7+5 Just like humpty dumpty, I'm ready to fall.
A7 D G Em7 D I'm sitting on top of the world,
F#m7
Bm7
Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 A7 Gdim D Cdim Em7 A7 Just rolling along, just rolling along. A7 D G Em7 D F#m7 I'm quitting the blues of the world,
Bm7
Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 A7 Gdim D G/B Just singing a song, just singing a song.
D
I'm Nobody's Baby Words & Music by Milton Ager, Benny Davis & Lester Santly, 1921 Recorded by Judy Garland, 1940 (#3) From the 1940 film "Andy Hardy Meets Debutante"
A D9 Bm7-5 A I woke up this morning and the sun was shining but I didn't see it; A D9 Bm7-5 A A7 I think I drank my orange juice but I don't know, I wouldn't guarantee it. D Dm Dm7 A Wore my yellow dress or was it blue, oh what's the use, I don't remember. Gdim Bm7 E7/6 Is it Monday, is it Tuesday is it June or is it still, December? A Bm7-5 Sat beside my window, watch the couples strolling by, C#m7-5 F#7 Felt so sorry for myself, I couldn't even cry; D Dm7 A B7 Finally I pulled the shade -- I couldn't stand the gaff D Cdim E7 So I sat down and wrote my ep - i - taph.
Bm7-5 A D9 A F#m7 B7 Bm7 E7 E7-9 A I'm no - bod - y's ba - by -- I won - der why? A7 Bm7-5 Cdim F#7 Bm Bm7 Each night and day I pray the Lord up above, B7 Bm7-5 E7 Please send me down some - bod - y to love.
But
A D9 A F#m7 B7 Bm7-5 E E7 C#7 no - bod - y wants me -- I'm blue some - how.
F#7 C#7 D9 Dm6 A C#m7-5 F#7 Won't some - one hear my plea and take a chance with me?
Bm Bm7/E Bm7-5 E7 A Edim I'm no - bod - y's ba - by now.
Dm7
E7
(Instrumental Interlude: first three lines of verse)
A D9 A F#m7 B7 Bm7-5 E E7 C#7 No - bod - y wants me -- I'm blue some - how. F#7 C#7 D9 Dm6 A C#m7-5 F#7 Won't some - one hear my plea and take a chance with me? D B7 There's no de - ny - in', I'm cry - in', A G#7 F#7 I'm lone - some on my own - some -D Fdim Bm7-5 E E7/6 E7 A6 I don't mean may - be, I'm no - bod - y's ba - by.
This is an admittedly-abbreviated version -- the recording upon which it is based has a number of key and tempo changes which I've omitted here.
I'm Nobody's Baby
I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry Words & Music by Hank Williams Recorded by Hank Williams, 1949 Also recorded by B.J. Thomas, 1966 (#8)
C C/B Am7 Am7/G Hear that lonesome whippoorwill; C Em Gm7 C7 He sounds too blue to fly.. F Fm C Am The midnight train is whining low G C G7 C I'm so lonesome I could cry.
G
Am7
I've never seen a night so long, When time goes crawling by; The moon just went behind a cloud; I'm so lonesome I could cry. Did you ever see a Robin weep When leaves begin to die? That means he's lost the will to live; I'm so lonesome I could cry. The silence of a falling star Lights up a purple sky; And as I wonder where you are, I'm so lonesome I could cry.
G/B
I'm Sorry Words & Music by Ronnie Self & Dub Albritten Recorded by Brenda Lee, 1961 (#1)
C B7 I'm sorry, so sorry, C Gdim A7 That I was such a fool; Dm7 G7 I didn't know
C You tell me
Dm7 G7 C love could be so cruel.
Gdim
Dm7
G7+5
B7 mistakes
C Gdim A7 Are part of bein' young -Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 C Gdim That don't right the wrong that's been done.
Dm7
G7+5
C B7 I'm sorry, so sorry, C Gdim A7 Please accept my apology; Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 C But love is blind, and I was too blind to see.
Gdim
Dm7
C
I'm Still Not Through Missing You Words & Music by Larry Stock & Mann Curtis Recorded by Andy Russell, 1967
A7/6 D F#m B7 E F#m I'm still not through missing you, A Em7 A7 Gdim D6 G6 I'm still not through feeling blue.
D9
D
DM7
G G/F# Gm I thought that time would ease the ache, D F#7 Cdim B7 Make it ea - si - er to take; E E9 E E9 E But each day it starts a - new, A Em7 D9 A7 That yearning, burning, need for you. A7/6 D F#m B7 E F#m I said goodbye with a smile, A Em7 A7 A A7 F#7 Gdim And now, I cry all the while.
D9
F#7
G G/F# E7-9 I go to sleep, you're on my mind; D6 F#m Cdim B7 When I wake, I wake to find B7/F# E Cdim A7 Em7 Edim D I'm still not through miss - ing you.
E7
E7
D7
Talk about "undiscovered gems" -- this one seems barely to exist. It was requested probably a year or more ago -- so long ago that I had given up searching for an audio source and had pitched the e-mail in which it was requested, so my apologies to the individual who requested it for not crediting them here. I found one by accident a few months back, and another one more recently, after diligent searching. But in an attempt to compile accurate data, I hit a brick wall. It seemed for a couple of weeks that the more I looked, the less I found. I learned that Andy Russell's version came out on a Capitol 45 rpm single with the number F5971, and that this recording reached Billboard's Easy Listening Top Ten (though I don't know what week, or how high it actually reached) -- but more than that, I could not find. My usual reliable source on such matters (www.allmusic.com) doesn't even list the song at all, by any artist. Being Taurus the Bull-Headed, I took that omission as a challenge. I actually sought out, found and bought the 45 just to see if the label said who wrote it -- and it did, which is where I found the names of the composer and lyricist. A more recent recording by a perfermer named Jay Justin also exists (though I haven't leard a lot about him, either) and I relied more on Justin's recording for this transcription than I did on Russell's. Russell (born Andrés Rabago Pérez, he Anglicized his first name, and took the inspiration for his stage surname from Russ Columbo) had several successful recordings in the mid-40s, and this one reached the charts in something of a surprise some 20 years later. Though he seems to have enjoyed a respectably-long career as a Spanish language recoridng artist, he is largely forgotten now.
I'm Still Not Through Missing You
I'm Through With Love Words & Music by Matty Malneck, Gus Kahn & Joseph "Fud" Livingston, 1931 Recorded by Marilyn Monroe, 1959 From the movie "Some Like It Hot"
AM7 Cdim D9 Bm7-5 E7/6 I'm through with love, I'll never fall again. Fdim A9 F#7 D6 F#m Dm6 Said adieu to love, don't ever call again. Fdim A C#m7-5 F#7 Bm7-5 D9 Dm6 For I must have you or no one, A F#7 B7 E7 And so I'm through with love.
A Cdim D9 Bm7-5 E7/6 I've locked my heart; I'll keep my feelings there. Fdim A9 F#7 D6 F#m Dm6 I have stocked my heart with icy, frigid air. Fdim A C#m7-5 F#7 Bm7-5 D9 Dm6 And I mean to care for no one, A D9 E7/6 A G#7 Because I'm through with love.
Bridge: C#m Cdim C#m G#7 Why did you lead me to think you could care? C#m Cdim C#m G#7 You didn't need me, you had your share E C#7 A9 B7 Of slaves around you to hound you and swear E Bm7-5 E7/6 Edim E7 With deep emotion and devotion to you.
A Cdim D9 Bm7-5 E7/6 Goodbye to spring and all it meant to me; Fdim A9 F#7 D6 F#m Dm6 It can never bring the thing that used to be. Fdim A C#m7-5 F#7 Bm7-5 D9 Dm6 For I must have you or no one, A D9 E7/6 C#m7-5 F#7 D9 Bm7-5 E7/6 A And so I'm through with love, baby, and so I'm through with love.
The version from which I transcribed this song was a disappointment -- a case where both the singer and the song were better than the combination that resulted. Monroe was a better singer than this recording suggests
I'm Through With Love
I've Got a Crush On You Words & Music by Ira & George Gershwin, 1930 Recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, 1956
E A A9 A E7 D9 A E7 A Cdim D9 Cdim D9 A How glad the ma - ny mil - lions of Tim - o - thy's and Wil - liams* E A D9 Cdim E A Would be to cap - ture me; E A A9 A E7 D9 A E7 A Cdim D9 Cdim D9 A But you had such per - sis - tance you wore down my re - sis - tance -Fdim C F C G C I fell, and it was swell. E7 E7/6 A D9 A D9 E A You're my big and brave and hand - some Ro - me - o; D9 E A F#m D9 Bm7-5 E How I won you I shall nev - er, nev - er know. E A A9 A E7 D9 A E7 A Cdim D9 Cdim D9 A It's not that you're at - trac - tive, but oh, my heart grew ac - tive Edim B7 Edim B7 D9 E When you came in - to view.
E D9 Edim AM7 Cdim D9 E7/6 I've got a crush on you, sweetie pie; AM7 Cdim D9 E7/6 All the day and night time, hear me sigh. AM7 F#m Cdim B7 I never had the least no
-
tion
E7/6 Cdim E7 Cdim B7 B7/F# E7/6 I could fall with so much e - mo -
That
E7 tion.
AM7 Cdim D9 E7/6 Could you coo, could you care AM7 Cdim Bm7 Fdim(III) For a cunning cottage we could share? Bm7-5 AM7 C#m7-5 Cdim F#7 The world will par - don my mush Edim D9 Bm7-5 Cdim E7/6 Cdim E7/6 D9 AM7 'Cause I've got a crush, my ba - by, on you.
*Guys singing this song can't pull off the lyrics of Ella's version of the introductory verse unless they're in drag; but fortunately, there's a Frank Sinatra version with alternate words:
How glad the many millions of Annabelles and Lillians would be to capture me But you had such persistence, you wore down my resistance I fell and it was swell I'm your big and brave and handsome Romeo How I won you I shall never, never know It's not that you're attractive but, oh, my heart grew active When you came into view
I've Got a Crush On You
I've Got A Feelin' You're Foolin' Words & Music by Arthur Freed & Herb Nacio Brown Recorded by Doris Day, 1952 From the Broadway musical "Broadway Melody of 1936"
A Edim Bm7-5 A D9 I've got a feelin' you're fool - in',
A
A F#7 A Edim I've got a feelin' you're havin' fun -E D9 Bm7-5 E7alt DM7 Fdim E7 A I'll get a go by when you are done fool - in' with me.
A Edim Bm7-5 A D9 I've got a feelin' you're fool - in',
A
A F#7 A Edim I've got a notion it's make believe -E D9 Bm7-5 E7alt DM7 Fdim E7 A I think you're laughin' right up your sleeve foolin' with me.
C Am7 Dm7 G7 Life is worth living while you are giving C Cdim Dm7 G7 Moments of par - a - dise. E F#m A B7 You're such a stand out, but how you hand out E D9 Bm7-5 E7 The hocus pocus from your eyes.
A Edim Bm7-5 A D9 I've got a feelin' you're fool - in',
A
A F#7 A Edim I've got a feelin' it's all a frame, E D9 Bm7-5 E7alt It's just the well known old army game
DM7 Fdim E7 C#m7-5 F#7 fool - in' with you.
E F#7 D9 B7 DM7 Dm6 Fdim A I've got a feelin', a feelin' you're foolin', foolin' with me.
I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm Words & Music by Irving Berlin Recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, 1956
C Cdim Dm7 G7 Dm Dm+7 Dm7 Cdim The snow is snow - ing, The wind is blow - ing, C Em7 Bm7-5 A7 Gdim A7 But I can weath - er the storm. Dm Am7 Dm7 Fdim G7 What do I care how much it may storm? C Am7 Dm7 G7 C I've got my love to keep me warm.
Cdim
Dm7
G7
C Cdim Dm7 G7 Dm Dm+7 Dm7 Cdim I can't re - mem - ber a worse De - cem - ber; C Em7 Bm7-5 A7 Gdim A7 Just watch those i - ci - cles form. Dm Am7 Dm7 Fdim G7 What do I care if ic - i - cles form? C Edim Dm7 G7 C I've got my love to keep me warm.
Cdim
Dm7
G7
Bridge: Em B+ Em7 A9 Off with my overcoat, off with my glove, Dm Em7 A7 Dm Dm7 G7 G7+5 I need no ov - er - coat, I'm burn - ing with love.
C Cdim Dm7 My heart's on fire,
G7
Dm Dm+7 Dm7 Cdim the flame grows higher,
C Em7 Bm7-5 A7 Gdim So I will weather the storm.
A7
Dm Am7 Dm7 Fdim G7 What do I care how much it may storm? C Edim Dm7 G7 C E7 I've got my love to keep me warm.
A
A7
A7+5
A7
Dm Dm7 G7 Fdim C I've got my love to keep me warm.
Adapted from a chart provided by recent visitor Mal Ginn.
I've Got A Gal In Kalamazoo Words & Music by Mack Gorden & Harry Warren Recorded by Glenn Miller, 1942 (#1 for 8 weeks)
A A,
D9 C,
B,
A D9 I got a gal
D,
A E,
D Bm7-5 G, H
F,
A D9 Bm7-5 A D9 in Kal - a - ma - zoo
A
Edim
E7 Bm7-5 Cdim E7 I don't wanna boast, but I know she's the toast Bm7-5 A D9 Of Kal - a - ma - zoo
A D9 Years have gone by,
A
A
Edim - E7
D9 Bm7-5 A D9 my my how she grew
A
Edim
E7 Bm7-5 Cdim E7 I liked her looks when I carried her books Bm7-5 A D9 In Kal - a - ma - zoo.
A
G#7
Bridge: C#7 Gdim(IV) I'm gonna send a wire, F#7
C#m7-5 F#7 That's leavin' today
B7 Fdim(III) Am I dreamin'?
Gdim
B7 Fdim(III) I can hear her screamin'
E7 D9 "Hiya, Mr. Jackson!"
A K,
C#7 Gdim(IV) hoppin' on a flyer,
E7/6 Fdim E7/6 Ev - 'ry - thing's O -
D9 A D Bm7-5 A - L - A - M - A - Z - O
A D9 A Oh, what a gal,
D9 Bm7-5 A D9 a real pip - per - oo
E7 Bm7-5 Cdim E7 I'll make my bid for that freckle-faced kid
A
F#7 B7 Cdim E7/6 I'm hurryin' to -- I'm goin' to Mich - i - gan A A7 D9 Dm6 E7/6 D9 Bm7-5 A To see the sweet - est gal in Kal - a - ma - zoo.
Edim
*A word or two of explanation is called for here, because of the words themselves. I started with the dead-on transcription provided by my lyrics pal, Ron Hontz (who took great pains to duplicate the vocals on the recording as performed by Bill May and Tex Beneke and the backup vocals by Marion Hutton and The Modernaires.) But I have opted to simplify them here, because when I hear this song performed now (however rarely that might be) in piano bars, it seems as if no one knows -- or cares, in particular -- just how many "zoo's" there are supposed to be at the end of the verses. Ron counted 18 at the end of the last one, leading up to a one-word "Kalamazoo" tag at the end of the song. To me, it's one of those cases where I think the performer has the right to decide for him- or herself precisely how the vocal should go, rather than try to make sure that he or she sang all 18 and lose sleep over whether or not the correct number got included.
I've Got A Gal In Kalamazoo
I've Got The Sun in the Morning Words & Music by Irving Berlin Recorded by Les Brown, 1946 (Doris Day Vocal From the musical "Annie Get Your Gun"
A7 Em7 D A7 Em7 D A7 Em7 D A7 Em7 D Got no diamond, got no pearl, still I think I'm a luck - y girl -A7 Dalt G Em7 A7/9 D I've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night. A7 Em7 D A7 Em7 D A7 Em7 D A7 Em7 D Got no mansion, got no yacht, still I'm happy with what I got. A7 Dalt G Em7 A7/9 D I've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night
F#7 B6 B7 B6 Sunshine gives me a lovely day,
B7
E7 Moonlight gives me the Milky Way.
A7 Em7 D A7 Em7 D A7 Em7 D A7 Em7 D Got no checkbooks, got no banks, still, I'd like to express my thanks. A7 Dalt G Em7 A7/9 D I've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night. Dalt G And with the sun in the morning Em7 A7sus4 A7 Em7 A7 D And the moon in the eve - ning, I'm al - right.
A7 Em7 D A7 Em7 D A7 Em7 D A7 Em7 D Got no butler, got no maid, still I think I've been o - ver - paid, A7 Dalt G Em7 A7/9 D I've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night.
A7 Em7 D A7 Em7 D A7 Em7 D A7 Em7 D Got no silver, got no gold; what I've got can't be bought or sold. A7 Dalt G Em7 A7/9 D I've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night.
F#7 B6 B7 Sunshine gives me a lovely day,
B6
B7
E7 A7/6 Moonlight gives me the Milky Way.
A7 Em7 D A7 Em7 D A7 Em7 D A7 Em7 D Got no heirlooms for my kin, made no will but when I cash in A7 Dalt G Em7 A7/9 D I'll leave the sun in the morning and the moon at night. Dalt G And with the sun in the morning Em7 A7sus4 A7 Em7 A7 D And the moon in the eve - ning, I'm al - right.
Suggested by recent visitor James Harvey-Brown.
I've Got The Sun in the Morning
I've Got The World On A String Words & Music by Ted Koehler & Harold Arlen, 1932 Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1953 (#14)*
D7 D7/9 I've got
D9 G6 G/F# E7 Am7 Cdim the world on a string, sittin' on a rainbow,
G G/F# E-9 E Got the string around my fin - ger; Am7 D7 Am7 Cdim Im7 G Em7 What a world, what a life -- I'm in love.
D7 D7/9 I've got
Am7
D9 G6 G/F# E7 Am7 Cdim a song that I sing, I can make the rain go
G G/F# E-9 E Anytime I snap my fin - ger; Am7 D7 Am7 Cdim Lucky me, can't you see?
Am7 G Gdim I'm in love.
G
Bridge: G G7 B9 G E9 Life is a beautiful thing as long as I've got that string; G G/F# A7 A7+5 C F7 I'd be a silly so-and-so if I should ever let it go.
D7 D7/9 I've got
D7
D9 G6 G/F# E7 Am7 Cdim the world on a string, sittin' on a rainbow,
G G/F# E-9 E Got the string around my fin - ger; Am7 D7 Am7 Cdim Am7 G Gdim What a world, what a life -- I'm in love.
Am7alt
Cm7
G6
*This song had hit the charts 20 years previously, when both Cab Calloway and Bing Crosby had versions in the top 20.
I've Got You Under My Skin Words & Music by Cole Porter, 1936 Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1956
A7 Em7 A7 DM7 I've got you under my skin;
Bm7
A7 Em7 A7 DM7 Bm7 I've got you deep in the heart of me, D Em7 A7 DM7 So deep in my heart you're nearly a part of me; F#m Em7 A7 DM7 I've got you under my skin.
Bm7
D6
A7 Em7 A7 DM7 I've tried so not to give in;
D6
Gm6 G/b A7 C# DM7 D6 I said to myself, "This affair never can go so well."
But
C#m7-5 F#7 Fdim B why should I try to resist, when Darling I know so well
G6 Gm I've got you
A7
DM7 under my skin.
D6
A6 A7 I'd sacrifice anything, come what might, D Gdim D7 For the sake of having you near, D6 G Gm In spite of the warning voice that comes in the night D Cdim A7 That repeats and repeats in my ear, Bm G A7 D "Don't you know, little fool, you never can win? Fdim Em7 Use your mentality
G/B
A7 D wake up to reality."
-
D G Gm But each time I do, just the thought of you D Am B7 Makes me stop before I begin (N.C.) Em7 'Cause I've got you
A7-9
D under my skin,
Em7 G/B A7 D I've got you under my skin.
Gdim
D6
D
A+
I've Gotta Be Me Words & Music by Walter Marks Recorded by Sammy Davis Jr., 1968
C Dm Whether I'm right or whether I'm wrong G7 C Whether I find a place in this world or never belong F I've gotta be me
G7
F I've gotta be me
F C Dm What else can I be, but what I am
C I want to live,
G7
G7
Dm not merely survive
G7 C And won't give up this dream of life that keeps me alive F I've gotta be me
G7
F I've gotta be me
-
G7
F Dm C The dream that I see makes what I am E7 That far away prize
Am A world of success
-
Dm G7 C Is waiting for me, if I heed the call Am I won't settle down,
Bm won't settle for less
Am As long as there's a chance
C I'll go it alone ,
Dm that I can have it all
G7
Dm That's how it must be
G7 C I can't be right for somebody else if I'm not right for me F I've gotta be free
G7 -
F I've gotta be free
F Am G7 C Daring to try to do it or die, I've gotta be me.
G7
A7
C# D#m I'll go it alone, that's how it must be G#7 C# I can't be right for somebody else if I'm not right for me F# I've gotta be free
G#7
F# I've gotta be free
-
G#7
F# A#m F#7 C# Daring to try to do it or die, I've gotta be me.
Instrumental Coda: F#7 C# F#7
C#
F#7
C#
Tab by Julio Augusto
As stated, this one isn't mine -- I've reproduced a chart sent to me by Julio Augusto, with whom I've been in frequent correspondence lately. If it were up to me, I might well have changed a couple of things, but I really felt this one deserved to be posted the way Julio worked it out.
I've Gotta Be Me
I've Got A Right To Sing The Blues Words & Music by Harold Arlen & Ted Koehler Recorded by Lena Horne, 1941
D F#m Bm Bm7-5 E7/9 I gotta right to sing the blues, Bm7-5 A7/6 A(V) Bb7 Fdim I gotta right to feel low down; E7-9 Em7 Bm7-5 E7 I gotta right to hang around D6 F#m B7 Down around the river. Bm7-5 E7/9 Edim E7/9 A certain gal in this old town. Bm7-5 A7/6 Em7 A7/6 Keeps draggin' my poor heart around. Edim A7 D A7 D6 Gm All I see for me is
Edim Fdim D mis - er - y.
D F#m Bm Bm7-5 E7/9 I gotta right to sing the blues, Bm7-5 A7/6 A(V) Bb7 Fdim I gotta right to moan and sigh, E7-9 E7 Bm7-5 E7 I gotta right to sit and cry D6 F#m Cdim B7 Down around the riv - er. Bm7-5 E7/9 Edim E7/9 I know the deep blue sea Bm7-5 A7/6 Em7 A7/6 Will soon be call - in' me Em7 G+7 Bm7-5 A7/6 It must be love, say what you choose, Edim A7 Cdim Gdim Cdim D I've gotta right to sing the blues.
I've Heard That Song Before Words & Music by Sammy Cahn & Jule Styne Recorded by Harry James, 1939
(G7) C C/B Am7 Am7/G Bm7-5 It seems to me I've heard that song be - fore,
E7
Bm7-5 E7 A7 It's from an old, fam - il - iar score; A7+5 A7 D9 I know it well, that mel - o - dy.
D7
G D7 G7 It's funny how a theme C Gdim C Re - calls a fa - vo - rite dream,
Am
Am+7 Am7 D7 Cdim(III) A dream that brought you so close to me.
C I know each word,
G9
C/B
Am7 Am7/G Bm7-5 Be - cause I've heard that song be - fore;
E7
A7 A7+5 A7 The music said "for - ev - er - more." A7/9 A7 Dm For - ev - er - more's a mem - o - ry.
A7
Dm
Dm+7
F Fm Fdim Please have them play it a - gain, C B7 A7sus4 A7 And I'll re - mem - ber just when Dm Dm+7 Cdim(III) I heard that love - ly song
G6 C ( be - fore.
C/B
Cdim(III)
G
)
I've Never Been In Love Before Words & Music by Frank Loesser Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1960
E7 A F#m Bm7 E7 AM7 I've nev - er been in love before,
F#m
C#m7-5 F#7 Bm Bm7 all at once it's you,
Now
E7 E7+5 C#m7-5 It's you for ev-er-more.
C7
FM7
E7
E7 A F#m Bm7 E7 AM7 I've nev - er been in love before,
F#m
C#m7-5 F#7 Bm Bm7 I thought my heart was safe, E7 E7+5 A I thought I knew the score.
AM7
A7
A7/6
Bridge:
Gdim DM7 F#m Bm7-5 E7 AM7 But this is wine that's all too strange and strong,
C#m
F#m
Bm7 C#7 F#m F#m+7 B7 D9 Bm7-5 E7 I'm full of foolish song, and out my song must pour.
E7 E7+5 A F#m Bm7 E7 AM7 So please forgive this helpless haze I'm in,
F#m
C#m7-5 F#7 Bm Bm7 Bm7-5 E I've really never been in love be - fore.
I've Told Every Little Star Words & Music by Jerome Kern & Oscar Hammerstein II Recorded by Linda Scott, 1961 (#3) From the 1932 Broadway musical "Music In The Air" Adapted from an arrangement by Reed Kotler*
I've Told Every Little Star
G Em7 Am7 D7 I've told every little star Bm7-5 E7 Am7 F7 Just how sweet I think you are -G
G/F# Am7 D7 G Why haven't I told you?
G/F#
Em7
Am7
D9
G Em7 Am7 D7 I've told ripples in a brook, Bm7-5 E7 Am7 F7 Made my heart an open book -G
G/F# Am7 Why haven't I
D7 G told you?
GM7
G7
Bridge: C Friends
C/B Am7 Am7/G ask me "Am
Dm7 G7 I in love?"
C C/B AM7 Am7/G Dm7 I al - ways ans - wer "Yes."
G7
Bm7-5 E7 Might as well confess -Am If
I
Am7 D7 don't, they guess.
D7+
G Em7 Am7 D7 Maybe you may know it, too; Bm7-5 E7 Am7 F7 Oh, my darling, if you do, G
G/F# Am7 D7 B7 Why haven't you told me?
G G/F# Am7 D7 G Why haven't you told me?
E7
Gdim
Am7 alt
G
*Kottler's web site (justjazz.com) is an excellent source of information on how to re-harmonize a song, branching out from its basic chords to provide more color. For a solo accoustic guitarist, it's a site I highly recommend.
If Words & Music by David Gates Recorded by Bread featuring David Gates, 1971 (#4)
Intro: A 007600
E7 006400
Em7 005400
D9 004230
Bb+7 003230
A 002220
Dm6 000201
E7 020130
A E7 Em7 D9 007600 006400 005400 004230 If a picture paints a thousand words, then why can't I paint you? Bb+7 A Dm6 E7 003230 002220 000201 020100 The words will never show the you I've come to know.
A E7 Em7 D9 If a face could launch a thousand ships, then where am I to go? Bb+7 A Dm6 E7 There's no one home but you -- you're all that's left me to.
Bridge: F#m Fdim(III) F#m D6 244222 003434 244222 000202 And when my love for life is running dry, C#m7-5 F#7 Bm7-5 E7 045450 242322 023230 020100 You'll come and pour your-self on me.
A E7 Em7 D9 If a man could be two places at one time, I'd be with you;
Bb+7 A Dm6 E7 Tomorrow and today, beside you all the way.
A E7 Em7 D9 If the world should stop revolving, spinning slowly down to die, Bb+7 A Dm6 E7 I'd spend the end with you, and when the world was through,
F#m Fdim(III) F#m D6 Then one by one, the stars would all go out, C#m7-5 F#7 Bm Bm7 Bm7-5 045450 242322 224432 004432 023230 Then you and I would sim - ply fly E7 A 020100 002220 A - way.
D9 004230
Bb+7 003230
A 002220
While it's a little on the "new" side to fit comfortably with the overall content of this website, I've included this song because, first, it's a just-plain-beautiful song...and secondly, because it is all the more so because of the minimalism a single accoustic guitar and a single voice can bring to it. Some songs lose a lot if they don't have full accompaniment. This one loses a lot with too much.
If
If Dreams Come True Words & Music by Edgar Sampson, Benny Goodman & Irving Mills Recorded by Peggy Lee, 1959
Cdim Em7 G/B If dreams Cdim Em7 G/B I'll be
A7
D7 G6 I love
Fdim D6 B7 come true,
G6/F#
A7 A7+5 D6 with you; Gdim Edim Bm F#7 Bm Bm7/E that smile in your eyes --
E7/6 E7 A9 Bm7-5 A7 You seem a dream in dis - guise. Cdim Em7 In your
G/B
Cdim Em7 G/B I find
A7 Fdim D6 B7 ca - ress, A7 A7+5 D6 hap - pi - ness
D7 G G/F# Em7 Cdim Bm E7 And love in view, Cdim G G/F# If dreams
Em7
Edim D come true.
If Ever I Would Leave You Words & Music by Jay Lerner & Frederick Loewe Recorded by Robert Goulet, 1960 From the Broadway musical "Camelot"
C Fdim Am7 Dm D9 G Dm7 Fdim CM7 If ever I would leave you, it wouldn't be in summer; Dm F Dm7-5 G Cdim G Am7 Seeing you in sum - mer, I nev - er C7 FM7 G Your hair streaked with sunlight,
G/B C CM7 would go --
Am
C7
G/B Em7 CM7 Am your lips red as flame,
F Dm Dm+7 Dm7 F Gdim Dm Dm7 Your face with a luster that puts gold to shame.
C Fdim Am7 Dm D9 G But if I'd ever leave you,
Dm7 Fdim CM7 Am it couldn't be in autumn;
Dm F Dm7-5 G Cdim G Am7 How I'd leave in au - tumn, I nev - er C7 FM7 I've seen how you sparkle
G
G
G/B C CM7 will know.
C7
G/B Em7 CM7 Am when fall nips the air;
F Dm Dm+7 Dm7 F G C Dm7 I know you in autumn and I must be there.
G
Bridge: E C#m7 A B7 E And could I leave you running merrily through the snow? G# Bbm7 F#m7 B7 Or on a wintry evening when you catch the fire's glow?
G7
C Em7 Am7 Dm D9 G Dm7 Fdim CM7 Am If ever I would leave you, how could it be in springtime, Dm F Dm7-5 G Cdim G Am7 G/B C Knowing how in spring I'm be - witched by you so?
CM7
C7 FM7 Fm Fdim Am Am+7 Oh, no, not in springtime, summer, winter, or fall -F D9 G7 Fdim C No never could I leave you at all.
C7
D7
If I Could Be With You (One Hour Tonight) Words & Music by Harry Creamer & James P. Johnson, 1926 Recorded by The Mills Brothers, 1964
A F#m D9 E7 I'm so blue, I don't know what to do, A F#m D9 E7 All day long, I sit and dream of you A A9 A7 A7/9 F#m I did wrong when I let you go away, B7 Edim E7 Bm7-5 E7 For now I dream about you night and day. Cdim E7 D9 E7 I'm un - happy and dissatisfied, Edim B7 Cdim E7 But I'd be happy if I had you by my side.
D6 D E7 E9 If I could be with you, I'd love you strong, Cdim A6 E7 C#m7-5 F#7 If I could be with you, I'd love you long, D Bm7 E7 E7/6 E7 E7/6 I want you to know that I would - n't go, A A9 A A6 F#m F#m9 F#m Bm Bm7-5 E7 Until I told you, hon - ey, why I love you so. D6 D E7 E7/9 If I could be with you one hour tonight, Cdim A6 E7 C#m7-5 F#7 If I was free to do the things I might, D Cdim E7 A C#m7-5 F#7 I'm telling you true, I'd be an - y - thing but blue, D9 E7 A If I could be with you.
D6 D E7 E9 If I could be with you, I'd love you strong, Cdim A6 E7 C#m7-5 F#7 If I could be with you, I'd love you long, D Bm7 E7 E7/6 E7 E7/6 I want you to know that I would - n't go, A A9 A A6 F#m F#m9 F#m B7 F7 E7 Until I told you, hon - ey, why I love you so. D6 D E7 E7/9 If I could be with you one hour tonight, Cdim A6 E7 C#m7-5 F#7 If I was free to do the things I might, D Cdim E7 A C#7 F#7 I'm telling you true, I'd be an - y - thing but blue, C#m7-5 D9 Cdim E7 E7-9 A If I could be with you.
If I Could Be With You
If I Didn't Care Words & Music by Jack Lawrence Recorded by The Ink Spots, 1939* (#2)
E7 Fdim A6 Cdim If I didn't care
A6
E7 Fdim A6 more than words can say
Edim B7 Gdim Edim B7 If I didn't care would I feel this way?
Edim
Cdim
A6
B7
D DM7 E7 If this isn't love then why do I thrill? A A9 F#m And what makes my head go 'round and 'round D9 BbM7 E7 While my heart stands still?
E7 Fdim A6 If I didn't care
Cdim A6
E7 Fdim A6 would it be the same?
Cdim
A6
Edim B7 Gdim B7 Edim B7 Would my ev'ry prayer begin and end with just your name? D DM7 D6 Cdim A And would I be sure that this is love beyond compare? D E7 A Would all this be true if I didn't care for you?
F#7
Edim
E7
Spoken (over verse chords): E7 Fdim A6 If I didn't care Edim If I didn't
Darlin'
B7 care
Cdim
A6
E7 Fdim A6 Cdim A6 honey child, mo' than words can say.
Edim B7 baby, would I feel this way?
D DM7 E7 if this isn't love, then why do I thrill so much?
A A9 F#m What is it that makes my head go 'round and 'round D9 BbM7 E7 While my heart just stands still so much?
E7 Fdim A6 Cdim A6 If I didn't care
E7 Fdim A6 Cdim would it be the same?
A6
Edim B7 Gdim B7 Edim B7 Would my ev'ry prayer begin and end with just your name? D DM7 D6 Cdim A And would I be sure that this is love beyond compare? D E7 A Would all this be true if I didn't care for you?
(
F#7
Edim
E7
)
*Other highly successful versions of this song were recorded by The Hilltoppers ('54, #17), Connie Francis ('59, #22), The Platters ('61, #30); and The Moments ('70, #44)
If I Didn't Care
If I Give My Heart To You Words & Music by Jimmie Crane, Al Jacobs, & Jimmy Brewster Recorded by Doris Day, 1954 (#3)*
C G Dm7 C C/B If I give my heart to you,
Am7
Am7/G Dm Will you handle it with care?
Dm+7
Dm6 F G Will you always treat me tenderly
Dm7
Dm7 G G+5 C Edim and in every way be fair?
G Dm7 C C/B If I give my heart to you,
Am7
Am7/G Dm Will you give me all your love?
Dm+7
Dm7
Dm6 F G Dm7 Will you swear that you'll be true to me G C Fdim By the light that shines above?
C
Bridge:
C7 F Dm7 And will you sigh with me when I'm sad? CM7 CM7/6 A7 Smile with me when I'm glad? Dm7 F G And always be as you are with me tonight?
G Dm7 C C/B Think it over and be sure; Am7/G Dm Please don't answer till you do.
Am7
Dm+7
Dm7
Dm6 F G Dm7 When you promise all those things to me, G Cdim C Then I'll give my heart to you.
Fdim
C
G7
(Repeat Bridge)
(Repeat final verse)
*Competing 1954 versions were released by Denise Lor (#8); Connee Boswell (#10); The Wright Brothers (#25); and Dinah Shore (#28). The song charted again a few years later with Kitty Kallen's (#34) version in 1959.
If I Give My Heart To You
If I Had My Life to Live Over Words & Music by Henry Tobias & Moe Jaffe, 1939** Recorded by The Dinning Sisters, 1947
If I Had My Life to Live Over
G G9 G B7 C C/B Am7 G As I review my life with you, C D7 Am7 G Since the days of old; C Cdim B7 Em I wouldn't think of changing things D A7 D D7 For all the world and it's gold.
Am7 G G/F# Em Am7 D7 G If I had my life to live over, G B7 C I'd do the same things again;
C/B
Am7
C C/B D7 Cdim B7 Em I'd still want to roam near the place we called home, B+ A7 Cdim A7 Cdim D A7 Where my happiness never would end.
Am7
Am7 G G/F# Em Am7 D7 G I would meet you when school days were over, D7 G B7 C C/B And we'd walk through the lanes we once knew. C C/B Cdim Am7 G G/F# If I had my life to live over,
Am7
E7
Am7 E7 C C/B Am7 Cdim D7 G (D9 I would still fall in love with you.
Am7
D7)
*Suggested by recent visitor Alan Reid. **Larry Vincent got his name added to the writer's credit for recording the song, but he had nothing to do with writing it, so I left his name off deliberately here. The intro verse I've included is actually from a recording by Foster & Allen, but I hadn't heard it elsewhere; their 2005 version has some strong points in its favor (it is in fact the version I most prefer) as does one done by -- get ready for this, because I can't believe I'm actually writing these words -- Slim Whitman. All are infinitely preferable to my ear than the modernized, up-tempo rendition by Lou Rawls and others. I credit the Dinning Sisters here, but the decision is arbitrary -- and they sound so much like the Lennon Sisters on this one that its hard to distinguish the two vocal groups. But I'll stand by the credit line because they're a now-largely-forgotten act that deserves being remembered, one that had excellent harmonies in their recordings.
If I Had My Way Words & Music by Lou Klein & James Kendis, 1913 Recorded by The Mills Brothers*, 1931
A F#m D9 E7 If I had my way, Dear, forever there'd be A F#m D9 E7 A garden of roses for you and for me; A C#7 D Cdim A A thousand and one things, Dear, I would do F#7 B7 Cdim Fdim E7 Just for you, on - ly you.
A F#m D9 E7 If I had my way, we would never grow old A C#7 D F#m And sunshine I'd bring ev'ry day;
Bm7
D B7 Cdim Bm7-5 You would reign all alone like a A G#7 C#m7-5 F#7 Queen on a throne, Bm7-5 F#7 D9 E7/6 A If I had my way.
*This one has been recorded by other artists, who may well have had bigger hits with it (Bing Crosby's even had sheet music with it) and others whose versions are more complete (such as Frank Sinatra's, which included one of the two intro verses, both of which were omitted on the Mills Brothers' version.) But the Mills Brothers place the spotlight on the harmony structure of this somewhat "barbershoppy" waltz and it's that harmony that sold me on this song.
If I Had You Words & Music by Ted Shapiro, Jimmy Campbell & Reginald Connelly Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1962
A E7 A AM7 AM7/9 I could show the world how to smile, A7 Fdim D9 Dm+7 Dm6 I could be glad all of the while, A C#m7-5 F#m Bm7-5 Cdim E7 A F#m I could change the gray skies to blue if I had you.
D9 E7
A E7 A AM7 AM7/9 I could leave the old days behind A7 Fdim D9 Dm+7 Dm6 Leave all my pals, I'd never mind; A C#m7-5 F#m Bm7-5 Cdim E7 A D Dm7 I could start my life a - new if I had you.
A
Bridge: C#m C#m7-5 G#7 I could climb a snow-capped mountain, C#m C#m7-5 G#7 Sail the mighty o - cean wide; C#m C#m7-5 F#7 I could cross the burning desert Bm7-5 Cdim Fdim E7 If I had you by my side.
A E7 A AM7 AM7/9 I could be a king, dear, uncrowned, A7 Fdim D9 Dm+7 Dm6 Humble or poor, rich or renowned A C#m7-5 F#m Bm7-5 Cdim E7 A D9 There is nothing I couldn't do if I had you.
A6
If I Knew Then What I Know Now Words & Music by Dick Jergens & Eddie Howard Recorded by Sarah Vaughan, 1954
Em7 G G/B A6/7/9 Em7 G G/B A6/7/9 If I knew then what I know now...
D
G Em7 D Bm7 G Em7 D If I knew then, you'd be here now; F#m Em7 A7 Em7 G/B A7 I'd trade the world and it's gold to have and to hold DM7 Em7 A7 D6 G/B D The one thing in life I lost.
Em7 G G/B A6/7/9 Em7 G G/B A6/7/9 If I knew then what I know now,
D
D9 GM7 A7 G/B D9 We would never have drift - ed a - part. Bm G F#7 D9 F#7 B7 If I had only taken your dreams and made them part of mine...
First Time: G Em7 Gdim A6/7/9 If I knew then what I know
D now.
Last Time: G Em7 Gdim A6/7/9 If I knew then what I know
Dalt now
G Em7 Gdim A6/7/9 If I knew then what I know
D now.
C#7
G
B7
If I Love Again Words & Music by Jack Murray & Ben Oakland Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1963
G Am7 G/B Am7 G Am Am7 A A7 A I of - ten won - der why you came to me, A9 Am A9 D7 Am7 D7 D6 D7 D6 G Brought such a flame to me, then let it die. G Am7 G/B Am7 G Am Am7 A A7 A And if an - oth - er love should find my heart, A9 Am7 A9 D7 Am7 D7 D6 D7 D6 G It will re - mind my heart of your good-bye. Em B7 Cdim B7 With ev'ry new love you'll come back to me; G G/F# E7 A7sus4 A7/9 D9 In other eyes, it's you I'll see.
G Am7 G Am7 G C G Cdim D9 If I love a - gain, though it's someone new, B7 Fdim(III) Am7 Cdim If I love again,
Am7 D7/9 G it will still be you.
Em B7 Em Gdim Em B+ In someone else's fond embrace,
Em7
D Am7 D9 Gdim D9 Am7 I'll close my eyes and see your face.
Em6
G Am7 G Am7 G C If I love a - gain,
G
D7/9
G Cdim D9 I'll find other charms,
B7 Fdim(III) Am7 Cdim Am7 D7/9 G But I'll make believe you are in my arms. Em B7 Em Gdim And though my lips whisper I love G Am7 G Am7 G C My heart will not be true,
Em B+ you,
Em7
Em6
G Cdim D9 I'll be loving you
G G/F# E7 G/B Am7 Cdim G Ev' - ry time I love a - gain.
*Requested by recent and frequent visitor Fiel Santos, who also assisted with the audio source from which I transcribed. Thanks!
If I Loved You Words & Music by Oscar Hammerstein II & Richard Rodgers Recorded by Perry Como, 1945 (#3) From the musical "Carousel"
A F#m Cdim If I loved you, A E7 D9 A Fdim A Bm7 F#7 Time and a - gain I would try to say D9 Cdim A D9 All I'd want you to know;
E7
A F#m Cdim If I loved you, A E7 D9 A Fdim A Bm7 F#7 Words would - n't come in an ea - sy way-Bm Bm7/E Bm7-5 Cdim A 'Round in cir - cles I'd go.
Bridge: F#m Bm7 G#7 C#7 Long - ing to tell you, but a - fraid and shy, F#m Bm7 Bm7/E G B7 E7 I'd let my gol - den chan - ces pass me by.
A F#m Cdim Soon you'd leave me, A E7 D9 A Fdim A Bm7 F#7 Off you would go in the mist of day Bm Bm7 Bm7-5 Cdim A Nev - er, nev - er to know Bm F# D9 How I'd love you Bm7 E7-9 A If I loved you.
*As noted in the Ron Hontz lyric transcription found at Lyrics World, this song was revived by Chad & Jeremy in 1965, when they reached #23 on the charts. Suggested by recent visitor Charles.
If Yesterday Could Only Be Tomorrow Words & Music by Robert D. Emmerich & Ruth Poll Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1944
Em7/9 Em7 Em7/9 Em7 A7/6 A7 Cdim If yes - ter - day could on - ly be
A7 D9 Bm7 to - mor - row,
Em7/9 Em7 Em7/9 Em7 A7/6 A7 Cdim A7 Dalt And I knew then the things that I know now, Em Em7 G/B F#7 There'd be so much to re - mem - ber, D A7 F#m B7 And noth - ing to re - gret. E7 Bm7-5 Cdim E E7 Cdim A7 If I could do it all o - ver some - how.
Em7/9 Em7 Em7/9 Em7 A7/6 A7 Cdim A7 D9 I on - ly wish that I had held you clos - er; Em7/9 Em7 Now you
A7/6 A7 Em7/9 Em7 A7/6 A7 D DM7 seem a mill - ion miles a - way
Bm7
B7
GM7 G6 Em7/9 Em7 A7/6 A7 Em7/9 Em7 F#m7 C B7 If yes - ter - day could on - ly be to - mor - row, Em7/9 Em7 A7/6 A7 Em7/9 A7 A7+5 D And the clock had stopped just be - fore it reached to - day.
(Instrumental interlude: 1st two lines of part two) GM7 G6 Em7/9 Em7 A7/6 A7 Em7/9 Em7 F#m7 C B7 If yes - ter - day could on - ly be to - mor - row, Em7/9 Em7 A7/6 A7 Em7/9 A7 A7+5 D And the clock had stopped just be - fore it reached to - day.
This song was more recently recorded by Tony Bennett for the movie "Devine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood," 2002.
If I Only Had A Brain Words & Music by E.Y. Harburg & Harold Arlen Recorded by Ray Bolger, 1939, in "Over the Rainbow"
If I Only Had A Brain
D7 G Am 7 Bm7 C I could while away the hours conferrin' with the flowers, G Am7 Consulting with the rain;
Bm
Bbm7
C C/B Am7 Am7/G D D/C D/B And my head I'd be a scratchin' while my thoughts were busy hatchin' D7 G Am7 if I only had a brain.
Bm7
D9
D7
D7 G Am 7 Bm7 C I'd unravel ev'ry riddle for any individdle G Am7 In trouble or in pain
Bm7 Bbm7
C C/B Am7 Am7/G D D/C D/B With the thoughts that I'd be thinkin', I could be another Lincoln D7 G Am7 if I only had a brain.
G
G7
Bridge: C Oh, I
Cdim --
Bm7-5 E7 could tell you why --
Am7 Dm7 D7 G G/F# the ocean's near the shore,
Em
F#m7 B7 Em B+ I could think of things I'd never thunk before, A7 D And then I'd sit and think some more.
D7
D7 G Am 7 Bm7 C I would not be just a nuffin', my head all full of stuffin', G Am7 My heart all full of pain;
Bm7
Bbm7
C C/B Am7 Am7/G D D/C D/B And perhaps I'd deserve you and be even worthy erv you D7 G Am7 If I only had a brain.
Bm7
Am7
G
No, Ray Bolger was not the only voice on the song, and yes, it does have two other verses as written and as performed in the movie. This is merely an arrangement I happen to like.
If I Ruled the World Words & Music by Leslie Bricusse & Cyril Ornadel Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1963 From "Picwick"
Dm7 CM7 CM7/6 If I ruled the world,
CM7
Gm7 C7 Bm7-5 E7/9 Ev'ry day would be the first day of spring, Bm7/5 E7/9 Am Am+7 Ev'ry heart would have a new song to sing,
Am7
Am6 Em7 Cdim Dm7 And we'd sing of the joy ev'ry morning would bring.
Dm7 CM7 CM7/6 If I ruled the world,
G7
CM7
Gm7 C7 Bm7-5 E7/9 Ev'ry man would be as free as a bird, Bm7/5 E7/9 Am Am+7 Am7 Ev'ry voice would be a voice to be heard Am6 Em7 Cdim Dm7 Take my word, we would treasure each day that occurred.
Bridge: AM7 F#m Bm7 E7 My world would be a beautiful place, AM7 AM7/6 Dm7 Where we would weave such wonderful dreams;
G7
CM7 Am7 Dm7 G7 My world would wear a smile on its face, Am Am+7 Am7 F#m7 Dm7 G7 Like the man in the moon when the moon beams. *
E9
Dm7 CM7 CM7/6 If I ruled the world,
CM7
Gm7 C7 Bm7-5 E7/9 Ev'ry man would say the world was his friend, Bm7/5 E7/9 Am Am+7 Am7 There'd be happiness that no man could end; Am6 Em7 Em7-5 A7sus4 No, my friend, not if I ruled the world.
A7
A7+5 Dm Dm+7 G7 Ev'ry head would be held up high, CM7 Cdim A7 There'd be sunshine in ev'ryone's sky, Dm7 FM7 Dm7 G7 CM7 If the day ever dawned when I ruled the world.
* Here's another case where I just got used to singing it wrong. Bennett actually sings "Like the man in the moon HAS when the moon beams." Transposed from a chart provided to me by a recent visitor, who asked to be identified only as another friend of good music.
If I Ruled the World
If I Should Lose You Words & Music by Ralph Rainger & Leo Robin Recorded by Franks Sinatra, 1984 From the 1936 movie "Rose of the Rancho"
If I Should Lose You
A7 Em7 Fdim Bm If I should lose you, F#7 Em7 A7 Bm The stars would fall from the sky; Dalt G Fdim D If I should lose you, A7(V) Gdim Fdim D Leaves would wither and die; Gdim Dalt F#7 The birds in May-time, Edim Fdim Gdim D They'd sing a mournful re - frain, A C#m7-5 F#7 Gdim Bm And I would wander a - round E7/9 Em7 G/B A7 Hating the sound of rain.
A7 Em7 Fdim Bm With you beside me, F#7 A7 Bm A7 Bm The rose would bloom in the snow; Dalt G Fdim Bm With you be - side me, A7 Gdim Fdim D No winds of winter would blow. C#m7-5 F#7 E7/9 I gave you my love, Em7 Edim Gdim D And I was living a dream Fdim Bm B7 But living would seem in vain if I C#m7-5 F#7 Bm (Hatin' the rain if I) Cdim B7 (All is in vain if I) E7 Bm7-5 E7/6 A If I ever lost you.
*Requested by frequent visitor Bob A. The two lines where lyrics are enclosed in parentheses are lines Sinatra uses on the second time through the song. He uses the first four lines of the verse as an instrumental break to lead into the close.
If I Should Lose You
If I Were a Carpenter Words & Music by Tim Hardin* Recorded by Bobby Darin*, 1966 (#8)
D C C/B If I were a carpenter
Am
Am7/G D and you were a lady
C C/B Would you marry me anyway,
Am Am7/G D would you have my baby?
D C C/B If a tinker were my trade,
Am
D C C/B Am Carrying the pots I made,
Am7/G D would you still love me?
Am7/G D following behind me
Bridge: C D Save my love through loneliness, C D Save my love for sorrow; D C C/B - Am I've given you my onliness-Am/G D Give me your tomorrows.
D C C/B Am Am7/G D If I worked my hands in wood, would you still love me C C/B Am Am7/G D Answer me, babe, yes, I would, I would put you above me
D C C/B If I were a miller
Am
Am7/G D at a mill wheel grinding
D C C/B Am Would you miss your colored box,
Am7/G D your soft shoes shining?
Repeat Bridge:
Repeat First Verse:
Few people mention it, but both of the principal individuals involved with this song died extremely young. Darin Died at age 37 of heart failure in 1973, and Hardin died in 1980 at the age of 39.
If You Are But a Dream Words & Music by Moe Jaffe, Nat Bonx & Jack Fulton Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1944
A Edim Fdim E D9 A A9 Cdim A If you are but a dream, I hope I nev - er wa - ken; A C#m7-5 F#7 D9 E7/9 E7 Cdim A It's more than I could bear to find that I'm for - sa - ken. Edim Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 Cdim E7sus4 E If you're a fan - ta - sy, then I'm con - tent to be D9 Bm7-5 Cdim E7 D9 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 In love with love - ly you, and pray my dream comes true.
E7 Bm7-5 A F#m D9 Fdim I long to kiss you, but I would not dare -E7 Bm7-5 A F#m D9 Fdim I'm so a - fraid that you may van - ish in the air. E7 Bm7-5 E A A7 Gdim D So dar - ling, if our ro - mance should break up, C#7 C#7/G# D6 B7 I hope I nev - er wake up, D9 E7-9 Fdim A If you are but a dream.
*Requested by recent visitors Oliver Flores and "Chas"
If You Go Away Words & Music by Jacques Brel (English translation by Rod McKuen) Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1969
Am If you go away on this summer day Dm Then you might as well take the sun away; G7 All the birds that flew in the summer sky C9 C C9 C When our love was new and our hearts were high; Dm6 E7 When the day was young and the night was long Am And the moon stood still for the nightbird's song, Dm7 E7 Dm6 Am If you go away, if you go away, if you go away. Am7 Am6 But if you stay, I'll make you a day E7-9 Am Like no day has been or will be again; Am7 Am6 We'll sail on the sun, we'll ride on the rain, G7 C We'll talk to the trees and worship the wind. E7 Am Bb Then if you go, I'll understand, Dm6 E7 Am Leave me just enough love to fill up my hand, C Dm Dm6 E7 D6 If you go away, if you go away, if you go away.
Am If you go away, as I know you will, Dm Dm+7 You must tell the world to stop turning til
E7
G7 You return again, if you ever do, C For what good is love without loving you? Dm6 E7 Can I tell you now, as you turn to go, Am I'll be dying slow til your next hello, Dm7 E7 Dm6 Am If you go away, if you go away, if you go away. Am7 Am6 But if you stay, I'll make you a night E7-9 Am Like no night has been, or will be again; Am7 Am6 I'll sail on your smile, I'll ride on your touch, G7 C I'll talk to your eyes that I love so much. E7 Am Bb But if you go, no, I won't cry, Dm6 E7 Am Though the good is gone from the word good-bye. C Dm Dm6 E7 If you go away, if you go away, if you go away.
D6
E7
Am If you go away, as I know you must, Dm There'll be nothing left in the world to trust, G7 Just an empty room, full of empty space, C Like the empty look I see on your face; Dm6 E7 I'd have been your shadow if I thought it might Am Have kept me here, by your side; C Dm E7-9 Am If you go away, if you go away . . . please don't go away.
If You Love Me (Really Love Me) Words & Music by Geoffrey Parsons & Marguerite Monnot Recorded by Kay Starr, 1954 (#4)
A7 D F#7 Bm If the sun should tumble from the sky,
Bm7/E
Em7 G A7 If the sea should suddenly run dry Em7 A7 D D7 F#7 G Gdim G9 G D Bm7 G D A7 If you love me, really love me, let it happen -- I won't care.
A7 D F#7 Bm If a dream I fear should fall apart,
Bm7/E
Em7 G A7 I can still be smiling with my heart, Em7 A7 D D7 F#7 G Gdim G9 G D Bm7 G A7 D If you love me, really love me, let it happen -- Darling, I won't care
Bridge: A7 Dm A7 Dm Shall I catch a shooting star? A7 Dm Gdim Dm Fdim A7 Shall I bring it where you are? If you only say you care, Gm7 Dm A7 Dm I can make a mountain fall, I'll do anything at all Fdim A7 As long as you are there.
A7 D F#7 Bm Bm7/E When at last my life on earth is through, Em7 G A7 I will share eternity with you Em7 A7 D D7 F#7 G Gdim G9 G D Bm7 If you love me, really love me, let it happen --
G D A7 I won't care.
Em7 A7 D D7 F#7 G Gdim If you love me, really love me, D Bm7 G A7 D Then what - ev - er hap - pens, I won't care. *Thanks to recent visitor Bobby Arvon for the suggestion.
D
If You Please Words & Music by Johnny Burke & Jimmy Van Heusen Recorded by Bing Crosby, 1943 (#5)
D D6 D F#7 G Gdim D F#7 Did I see moonlight and magnolia trees? B7 E7 A7 A7+5 Smile again, my darling, if you
D Fdim please.
Em7
A7
Em7
A7
D D6 D F#7 G Gdim D F#7 Did I hear music on a warm spring breeze? B7 E7 A7 A7+5 D Speak again, my darling, if you please.
Fdim
G G/F# A7 Edim D G D Did I feel cool September rain just then? A7 Gdim D A7 Gdim Bm Bm7/E E7 Fdim A7 If you please, touch my cheek with your hand a - gain.
D D6 D F#7 G Gdim D F#7 When you are near me I can dream with ease, B7 E7 A7 A7+5 D Fdim And I'm yours, my darling, if you please.
Em7
A7
Bm Bm7/E Bm F#7 G Edim Bm Did you see moonlight and magnolia trees? B7 E7 A7 A7+5 D Smile again, my darling, if you please.
Fdim
Em7
A7
Bm Bm7/E Bm F#7 G Edim Bm Did you hear music on a warm spring breeze? B7 E7 A7 A7+5 D Speak again, my darling, if you please.
Gdim
D
G G/F# A7 Edim D G D Did I feel cool September rain just then? A7 Gdim D A7 Gdim Bm Bm7/E E7 Fdim A7 If you please, touch my cheek with your hand a - gain.
D D6 D F#7 G Gdim D F#7 When you are near me I can dream with ease, B7 E7 A7 A7+5 D Fdim And I'm yours, my darling, if you please.
Em7
A7
If You Were The Only Girl In The World Words & Music by Clifford Gray & Nat Ayer, 1916 Recorded by Perry Como, 1946
A7 D B7 G E7 If you were the only girl in the world, A7 D Fdim And I were the on - ly boy,
A7
D Bm7-5 Em7 A7 Noth - ing else would mat - ter in the world to - day, Em7 A7 A7+5 D Fdim A7 We could go on lov - ing in the same old way. D B7 G E7 A gar - den of E - den just made for two, A7 Em7 A7 D Fdim With noth - ing to mar our joy.
A7
Bm F#m I would say such won - der - ful things to you, G G+ A7 A7+5 D B7 There would be such won - der - ful things to do, Em Gm D B+ If you were the on - ly girl in the world, B7 E7 G A7 D And I were the on - ly boy.
Ill Wind (You're Blowing Me No Good) Words & Music by Ted Koehler & Harold Arlen Recorded by Sarah Vaughan, 1945 From the 1933 show "Cotton Club Parade"
D A7 Edim C#m7-5 F#7 B7 Blow, ill wind, blow away, Bbm9 A Edim D B7 Let me rest to - day; G9 G A7 Edim D A7 Edim You're blow - in' me no good,
D
Am7 D no good.
D A7 Edim C#m7-5 F#7 B7 Go, ill wind, go away, Bbm9 A Edim D Skies are oh so gray
B7
G9 G A7 Edim D A7 Edim Around my neigh - bor - hood,
D
C C/B Am7 D Am7 A7+5 and that's no good.
Bridge: F#7 Cdim F#7 Cdim You're only misleadin' the sunshine I'm needin', E7/9 Cdim E7 E7/9 Ain't that a shame F#7 Cdim F#7 Gdim Cdim It's so hard to keep up with troubles that creep up E7/9 E7 Bbm9 A7 From out of nowhere, when love's to blame.
D A7 Edim C#m7-5 F#7 B7 So, ill wind, blow away; Bbm9 A Edim D Let me rest to - day; G9 G A7 Edim D A7 Edim You're blow - in' me no good, Am7 D Am7 A7+5 No good.
D6
D
D
Imagination Words & Music by Johnny Burke & Jimmy Van Heusen Recorded by Glenn Miller, 1940
G7 C Gdim Dm7 I - mag - i - na - tion is funny; C G+ Gdim It makes a cloudy day sunny,
G7
A7
Dm Dm+7 Dm7 Makes a bee think of honey, Dm6 Gdim A7 Fdim Just as I think of you.
G7
G7 C Gdim I - mag - i - na - tion
Dm7 is crazy;
C G+ Gdim Your whole perspective gets hazy,
G7
A7
Dm Dm+7 Dm7 Starts you asking a daisy Dm6 CM7 What to do,
Am
Gm7 what to do.
C7
Bridge: E-F Dm7 Cdim B7 Have you ever felt a gentle touch, Em7 A7 G/Bb A7 And then a kiss, and then, and then Em7 Find it's only your i
G/B
Am7 Cdim G7sus4 - mag - i - na - tion again?
G7 C Gdim I - mag - i - na - tion
Dm7 is silly,
C G+ Gdim You go around willy - nilly,
A7
Dm Dm+7 Dm7 Dm6 Bb9 For example, I go around wanting you,
G7+5 Oh, well…
G7
Gdim
Dm7 Bb9 A7-5 G7 Fdim C And yet I can't imagine that you want me, too.
Cdim
Dm9
Fdim
C6/9
In A Mellow Tone Words & Music by Duke Ellington & Milt Gabler Recorded by The Mills Brothers, 1955
A D9 Bm7-5 D Cdim E7 Cdim E7 A6 Cdim In a mel - low tone, feeling fan - cy free; A D9 Bm7-5 A7 Em7 And I'm not a - lone -F#m Bm7 D Ev' - ry - thing's o - kay
A7
Dm
Dm6 A the live long day
B7 D Cdim With this mel - low song,
A D9 Bm7-5 D Cdim E7 In a mel - low tone --
Em7 Fdim D6 I've got com - pa - ny
Bm7-5
Fdim
C#m7
A7
D6
F#7
Cdim Bm7-5 E7 Fdim I can't go wrong
Cdim E7 A6 Cdim that's the way to live
A D9 Bm7-5 A7 Em7 If you mope and groan,
E7
A6
Em7 Fdim D6 Fdim some - thing's got - ta give
F#m Bm7 D Dm Dm6 A C#m7 Just go your way and laugh and play B7 D There's joy un - known
A6
Cdim
Bm7-5
D6
F#7
Cdim Bm7-5 A C#m7 in a mel - low tone.
D Dm E7 A D9 How I love when the band starts to play;
F#7
A
AM7 A7 A7/6 A7 Em7 A7 D Fdim They play such sweet mu - sic that they blow all my cares a - way. Cdim Bm7-5 D Dm Dm6 A I should knock on wood when the sax - es moan B7 D Cdim 'Cause it feels so good
A D9 Bm7-5 D Cdim E7 In a mel - low tone -A D9 Bm7-5 A7 Em7 If you mope and groan,
C#m7
D
F#7
Bm7-5
Cdim Bm7-5 E7 in a mel - low tone.
Cdim E7 A6 Cdim that's the way to live A7
A6
Em7 Fdim D6 Fdim some - thing's got - ta give
F#m Bm7 D Dm Dm6 A C#m7 Just go your way and laugh and play
D6
F#7
B7 D Cdim Bm7-5 Cdim Bm7-5 A6 Cdim There's joy un - known in a mel - low tone.
A6
E7/9
A6
Impossible Words & Music by Steve Allen, 1956 Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1958
C Am7 D7/9 D7/9/F# G6 G/F# If they had ev - er told me Am7 Cdim D9 Bm7-5 How sweet a kiss could be,
E7
E7
C C/B Am7 Cdim G6 G/F# I would have said, "Im - pos - si - ble, Am7 Cdim D7/9 Im - pos - si - ble for
G6 me."
C Am7 D7/9 D7/9/F# G6 And if they said I'd find you Am7 Cdim D9 Bm7-5 Beyond the rain - bow's end,
Em7
E
G/F#
E7
E7
C C/B Am7 Cdim G6 G/F# I would have said, "Im - pos - si - ble, Am7 Cdim G Im - pos - si - ble, my friend."
Bridge: Fdim Am7 D7/9 D9 G G/F# Em7 To dream about what might have been Am7 D9 G Is strange enough for me; Cdim B7 D7/9 G But now it seems I'm living in E Bm7-5 Cdim D9 A dream too beau - ti - ful to be.
D7
Em7
C Am7 D7/9 D7/9/F# G6 G/F# E7 If they had said a moonbeam Am7 Cdim D9 Bm7-5 Could calm a stor - my sea,
E7
C C/B Am7 Cdim G6 G/F# I would have said, "Im - pos - si - ble, Am7 D7/9 Bm7-5 But now at last I see
Em7
E7
C C/B Am7 Cdim G6 That nothing is im - pos - si - ble
G/F#
Em7
Am7 A7 D7/9 G If you are here with me.
Impossible
The Impossible Dream Words & Music by Joe Darion & Mitch Leigh From the Broadway production "Man of La Mancha" Recorded by Jack Jones, 1966 (#35)
A9 A A9 A6 To dream the impossible dream, D9 To fight
D
A
D9 D the unbeatable foe,
C#m C#m7 D6 To bear with unbearable sorrow, Bm Bm7/E E7 To run where the brave dare not go. A9 To right
A
A9 A6 A the unrightable wrong,
D9 D D9 To love pure and chaste from afar,
D
C#m C#m7 D6 To try when your arms are too weary Bm Bm7/E E7 To reach the unreachable star. Bm7-5 A F#m This is my quest, to follow that star, C#m D6 No matter how hopeless, no matter how far, F#m F To Fight for the right, without question or pause, A+ A A+ F#m G To be willing to march into hell for a heavenly cause; Bm G C# And I know, if I'll only be true to this glorious quest, D6 B7 That my heart will lie peaceful and calm Dm Bm7-5 When I'm laid to my rest. A9 And the world D9 D That one man,
A
E7
A9 A will be better for this, D9 D scorned and covered with scars,
C#m C#m7 D6 Still strove with his last ounce of courage A F#m D D9 Bm7-5 A To reach the un - reach - a - ble star.
In A Shanty In Old Shanty Town Words & Music by Joe Young, "Little" Jack Little & John Siras Recorded by Somethin' Smith & The Redheads, 1956 (#27)
C E7 A7 It's only a shanty in old shanty town; D C#7 D7 It's roof is so slanty, it touches the ground. G D7 G7 C G#7 C But my tum - bled down shack by an old railroad track, D7 C D7 G D7 G7 Like a mill - ion - aire's mansion is call - ing me back. C E7 A7 I'd give up my palace if I were a king; D C#7 D7 It's more than a palace - It's my ev'rything. F Fm Fdim C E7 A7 There's a queen waiting there, in a sil - ver - y crown
First time: Dm7 G G7 C In a shanty in old shanty town.
Cdim
Dm7
G7
Last time: Dm7 G G7 C In a shanty in old shanty town,
E7
Dm7 G G7 C In a shanty in old shanty town.
Fdim
A7
C
In A Sentimental Mood Words & Music by Manny Kurtz, Duke Ellington & Irving Mills Recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, 1935
In A Sentimental Mood
Em7 A7 A7+5 Bm D+5 In a sen - ti - men - tal mood,
D
E7 Em G+5 I can see the stars come through my room
G
A7 Bm Bm7 While your loving attitude B7 Em Edim D Is like a flame that lights the gloom.
Em7 A7 A7+5 Bm D+5 On the wings of ev' - ry kiss
D
E7 Em G+5 Drifts a melody so strange and sweet;
G
A7 Bm Bm7 In this sen - ti - men - tal bliss, B7 Em Edim D You make my par - a - dise com - plete.
Bridge: AM7 F#m Rose petals seem to fall, Bm E7 AM7 F#7 It's all like a dream to call you mine. AM7 F#m My heart's a lighter thing Bm E7 F#7 Since you made this night a thing divine.
Em7 A7 A7+5 Bm D+5 In a sen - ti - men - tal mood, E7 Em G+5 I'm within a world so heav - en - ly,
D
A7 Bm For I never dreamt that you'd B7 Em Edim D Be loving sen - ti - men - tal me.
G
B7
E7
In My Little Corner Of The World Words & Music by Bob Hilliard & Lee Pockriss Recorded by Anita Bryant, 1960 (#10)
C G7 Dm7 C Come along with me, Dm Dm+7 Dm7 G7 To my little corner of the world, Dm Dm+7 Dm7 And dream a little dream,
G7
C Am7 Dm7 C In my little corner of the world.
C7
F Em7 Dm7 Em Em7 Em6 Tonight my love, we'll share a sweet embrace, Dm Am7 Dm Dm+7 We'll soon for - get,
Dm7 Dm7-5 Bb9 G7 there's any other place.
C G7 Dm7 C And if you care to stay, Dm Dm+7 Dm7 G7 In my little corner of the world, Dm Then we
Dm+7
Dm7 can hide away,
G7
C Am7 Dm7 C In my little corner of the world.
C7
F Em7 Dm Dm+7 Em B+ Em7 I al - ways knew I'd find someone like you, Em6 F Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 C So welcome to my little corner of the world.
In Dreams Words & Music by Roy Orbison Recorded by Roy Orbison, 1963 (#7)
C Am A candy colored clown they call the sandman Dm Dm+7 G7 Tiptoes to my room everynight C Am Just to sprinkle stardust and to whisper Dm7 G7 C Go to sleep, everything is all right
C Dm I close my eyes, then I drift away Dm7 G7 C Into the magic night I softly say C Dm A silent prayer, like dreamers do; Dm7 G7 C Then I fall asleep to dream my dreams of you. C Am G7 F G7 C In dreams I walk with you; in dreams I talk to you. C D7 In dreams you're mine all of the time; C Dm G C Dm G7 We're together in dreams, in dreams. C Fm C But just before the dawn, C F -Fm C I awake and find you're gone. C C6 C Dm I can't help it, I can't help it if I cry -G7 C I remember that you said goodbye. C C7 F G7 It's too bad that all these things C F G7 Can only happen in my dreams, C D7 Dm7 G7 C Only in dreams, in beautiful dreams.
This version is a virtual clone of the classic transcription provided by the late Andrew Rogers -- I've added maybe three chords to the whole thing. If you're looking for absolute dead-on, note-for-note correct transcriptions of songs from the 60's, search out "Andrew's Ace Guitar Tabs" if you can still find them. Nobody I've ever heard of ever did them better. Andrew died in about 2000, I believe, and no one has come close to matching his accuracy since.
In Dreams
In The Arms of Love Words & Music by Jay Livingston, Ray Evans & Henry Mancini Recorded by Andy Williams, 1973
E7 Edim Bm7-5 A G7 F#7 Bm9 B7 If I could hold you in the arms of love to - night, E7 Edim E7/9 E7 A Then I'd nev - er let you go; E A9 A AM7 F#m Cdim A AM7 As the hours go by, I'd show you why F#m Bm7 D9 Bm7-5 E7 We've wait - ed for this, Bm7 Bm7/E E7+5 Cdim A As two lov - ers whis - per low.
E7 Edim Bm7-5 A G7 F#7 Bm9 B7 If I could feel that mag - ic kiss your lips in - vite, E7 Edim E7/9 E7 Em7 A7/9 Im - ag - ine the joys I'd know! D9 D6/9 Dm+7 Dm6 The day has died a - way, A AM7 F#7 Let's find a hide - a - way Bm7 Bm7/E E7/9 E7 A(V) G#7 G7 F#7 And share the prom - ise of a new to - mor - row D9 Dm6 E7/7 E7 A In the arms of love to - night.
Suggested by recent visitor Khoa Lam.
In The Chapel In the Moonlight Words & Music by William Hall, 1936 Recorded by William Hall, 1936
E Bm7-5 Cdim A D9 How I'd love to hear the organ
A
AM7 Cdim G#7 Cdim In the chapel in the moonlight
G#7
B7 Cdim D BbM7 While we're strolling down the aisle E7/6 E7 Fdim A6 Bm7-5 Where ro - ses entwine.
E7
E7
E Bm7-5 Cdim A D9 How I'd love to hear you whisper
A
AM7 Cdim G#7 Cdim In the chapel in the moonlight
G#7
B7 Cdim D That the love light in your eyes
BbM7
E7/6 E7 E7sus4 E7 A For - ev - er will shine.
A
D
E7
Bridge: E7 A AM7 A7 D9 Cdim A 'Til the roses turn to ashes, 'til the organ turns to rust, E7 A E7 F#m F#m/E If you never come I'll still be there B7 Cdim E7 'Til the moonlight turns to dust.
E Bm7-5 Cdim A How I'd love to hear the choir
D9
A
AM7 Cdim G#7 Cdim In the chapel in the moonlight
G#7
B7 Cdim D As they sing "Oh Promise Me" E7/6 E7 E7sus4 For - ev - er
E7 A D be mine.
BbM7
A
E7
In the Blue of Evening Words & Music by Tom Adair & Al D'Artega Recorded by Tommy Dorsey, 1943, Frank Sinatra Vocal (#1)
C#7 A7 Dalt D Dm6 In the blue of evening D9 A7 Em7 Fdim A7 Em7 Edim A7 Gdim When you ap - pear close to me, dear one, D D9 D A7 G/B Em7 Gdim Em7 A7 Dalt Cdim There in the dusk we'll share a dream rev - er - ie
C#7 A7 Dalt D Dm6 In the blue of evening D9 A7 Em7 Fdim A7 Em7 Edim A7 Gdim While crick - ets call and stars are fall - ing D D9 D A7 D G Edim A7 D9 D There 'neath the mid -night sky you'll come to me
Bridge: A7 Bb Cm7 F7 In the shadows of the night we'll stand Fdim Cm7 F7 Bb I'll touch your hand and then D F#m G Gdim D A7 Softly as your lovely eyes en - treat, Edim G G/F# Em7 G/B A7 Our lips will meet a - gain
C#7 A7 Dalt D Dm6 In the blue of evening, D9 A7 Em7 Fdim A7 Em7 Edim A7 Gdim Night winds a - bove whisp'rin' "I love you" D D9 D A7 D G Edim A7 G/B D9 D There will we find ro - mance in the blue of evening.
G
G/B A7
*I already know -- 'way too many chords. The objective here is NOT to try to play every one of them (which not even I try to do -- and I can squeeze a lot of chords into a song) but to have the RIGHT chord at the RIGHT place if your ear tells you that you DO need to change chords. With this song, that's a little trickier than others because the melody line is a bit on the unusual side. Recorded early enough in Sinatra's career that he was still taking second billing to the Tommy Dorsey orchestra, this one is seldom heard, but intriguing; it held down the number one spot on the charts for about four weeks.
In the Blue of Evening
In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening Words & Music by Johnny Mercer & Hoagy Carmichael Recorded by Bring Crosby & Jane Wyman, 1951
A7 D Em7 A7 D Cdim Em7 A7 In the cool, cool, cool of the evening, tell 'em I'll be there; Em7 A7 Em7 A7 In the cool, cool, cool of the evening,
Gdim D A7 D save your pappy a chair.
A7 D Em7 A7 D A7 D D7 G When the party's getting a glow on and singin' fills the air, Gm Gdim D B7 In the shank of the night, when the doin's are right, Em7 A7 D Well you can tell 'em I'll be there
D - C# - C - Bb - F#7
Bb Eb Bb Eb I like a barbecue, I like to boil a ham Bb Eb Bb And I vote for bouillabaisse stew. (What's that?) C F C F I'd like a weenie bake, steak and a layer cake C F C And you'll get a tummy ache too C# F# C# We'll rent a tent or a teepee F#7 C# Let the town crier cry "All's well!" D7 Am7 D9 G D7 Am7 D9 G And if it's R - S - V - P, this is what I'll re - ply:
A7 D Em7 A7 D Cdim Em7 A7 In the cool, cool, cool of the evening, tell 'em we'll be there, Em7 A7 Em7 A7 Gdim D A7 D If you need a pair of freeloaders to fracture your af - fair. A7 D Em7 A7 D A7 D D7 G I may even give them Pagliacci -- now stand back and give him air Gm Gdim D B7 If one can relax and we'll have a few yaks Em7 A7 D And you can tell them we'll be there
Bb Eb Bb Eb "Oui," said the bumblebee, "Let's have jubilee." Bb Eb Bb "When?" said the prairie hen, "Soon?"
Eb
C F C F "Sure," said the dinosaur "Where?" said the grisly bear C F C "Under the light of the moon." C# F# C# F# C# "How about your brother, jackass?" everyone gaily cried Am7 D9 G "Are you coming to the fracas?" ("Ain't gonna blow it!" D7 Am7 D9 G And all the respects," he sighed
G7
D Em7 A7 D Cdim Em7 In the cool, cool, cool of the evening, tell 'em I'll be there Em7 A7 Em7 A7 In the cool, cool, cool of the evening,
A7
Gdim D A7 D stick 'em on my hair
A7 D Em7 A7 D A7 D D7 G If perchance we look a bit peeked, remember, "Se la guerre Gm Gdim D B7 If we're still on our feet and there's something to eat Em7 A7 D Well you can tell them we'll be there
In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening
A7 D Em7 A7 D Cdim Em7 In the cool, cool, cool of the evening, tell 'em I'll be there Em7 A7 Em7 A7 Gdim D A7 In the cool, cool, cool of the evening, better save a chair
A7
D
A7 D Em7 A7 D A7 D D7 G When the party's getting a glow on and singin' fills the air Gm Gdim D B7 If there's gas in my hack and my laundry is back Gm Gdim D B7 If there's room for one more and you need me, why sure Gm Gdim D B7 If you need a new face or a tenor or base Gm Gdim D B7 If I can climb out of bed and put a head on my head Em7 A7 D Well you can tell 'em we'll be there.
Evans and Livingstone wrote all the songs for "Here Comes the Groom" except one -- "In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening." "Cool" was written for a Betty Hutton movie by Mercer and Carmichael but was not used. Later it was revived and incorporated into a Crosby movie and became the fourth and final Oscar-winning song that Bing introduced. Bing performed the song in one madcap take in the movie "Here Comes the Groom" with co-star Jane Wyman as they traveled from office to elevator to sidewalk. Jane and Bing reprised their performance for Decca and this version charted for 6 weeks in the summer of '51.
In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening
In The Dark Words & Music by Lil Green Recorded by Mary Steenburgen in the movie "The Butcher's Wife," 1991 Previously recorded by Nina Simone, 1966
E7/9 A6 E7/9 A6 A A9 In the dark, it's just you and I; A7/9 D9 D6 Dm7 Dm6 Not a sound, there's not one sigh, A C#m7-5 Cdim(IV) Just the beat of my
Cdim E A F#m poor heart in the dark.
F7
E7
E7/9 A6 E7/9 A6 A A9 In the dark, in the dark, I get such a thrill A7/9 D9 D6 Dm(V) Dm7 Dm6 When he presses his fingertips upon my lips, A C#m7-5 Cdim(IV) Cdim E A D9 And he begs me to please keep still in the dark.
A
A7
Bridge D9 D9 alt Dm Dm7 A But soon, this dance will be endin' F Bb9 A And you're gonna be missed
A7
D9 D9 alt Dm Dm7 Gee, I'm not pretendin' A F#m F Bb9 E7 'Cause I swear it's fun, fun to be kissed.
E7/9 A6 E7/9 A6 A A9 In the dark, now we will find A7/9 D9 D6 Dm7 Dm6 What the rest have left behind; A AM7 F#7 D9 F E7 Just let them dance -- we're gonna find ro-mance, E A F#m F E7 A In the dark . . . in the dark. The movie version, sung (beautifully) by Mary Steenburgen, omits the second verse.
In the Middle Of An Island Words & Music by Nick Acquaviva & Ted Varnick Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1957 (#9)
D D7 G In the middle of an island, Gdim D G/B In the middle of the o - cean
D
Em7 A7 Em7 A7 You and I beneath the moonlight G/B Gdim D Gdim With just the monkeys and the palm trees
D
D7 G In the middle of an island, Gdim D G/B D When it's time to do some kis - sin', Em7 A7 Em7 Plenty time for lotsa lov -in'
A7
Edim Gdim D And walkin' barefoot in the sand.
D7 G G/F# Em7 Though there's no is - land at all,
G/B
Gm7 Gdim D Just a picture on my wall E Bm7-5 E7 Cdim A7 My darlin', how I wish we could be
D D7 G In the middle of an island, Gdim D G/B In the middle of the o - cean
D
Em7 A7 Em7 A7 You and I forever, dar - lin' Edim Gdim D On a par - a - dise for two.
Em7
A7
In the Misty Moonlight Words & Music by Cindy Walker Recorded by Jerry Wallace, 1964 (#19) Also recorded by Dean Martin, 1967 (#46)
D D6 Cdim A In the misty moonlight, by the flickering firelight Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 E7 A Any place is all right, long as I'm with you.
Edim
F#m
D D6 Cdim A In a far-away land, on the tropic sea sand,
F#m
Bm7-5 E7 A Fdim If your hand's in my hand, I won't be blue.
A
E7
Bridge: D Way up on the mountain A Or way down in the valley B7 I know I'll be happy Bm7-5 E7 D9 Anyplace, anywhere, I don't care
D D6 Cdim A In the misty moonlight, by the flickering firelight, Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 Any place is all right,
F#m
E7
A long as you are there.
Spoken, over verse 1 & 2 chords: I could be happy in one little room with only a table and chair... As happy as I'd be in a kingdom by the sea, darling, if you were there. And I could be rich or I could be poor.. but if you were by my side, I could be any place in this whole wide worldÖnd I know I'd be satisfied.
(Repeat Bridge)
D D6 Cdim A In the misty moonlight, by the flickering firelight, Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 Any place is all right,
E7
A long as you are there.
F#m
In The Mood Words & Music by Andy Razaf & Joe Garland, 1939 Recorded by Recorded by Glenn Miller, 1940 (#1) Also recorded by The Andrews Sisters (1944?)
G Who's the livin' daddy with the beautiful eyes? G What a pair of lips -- I'd like to try 'em for size. C I'll just tell him, "Baby, won't you swing it with me?" G Hope he tells me "Maybe" -- what a wing it will be. D7 So I said politely, "Darlin' may I intrude?" Am7 G Gdim Am7alt D7 G6 He said don't keep me waitin' when I'm in the mood."
D7
G F# First I held him lightly and we started to dance; G Then I held her tightly -- what a dreamy romance! C F# And I said, "Hey, baby, it's a quarter to three... G There's a mess of moonlight, won't you share it with me?" D7 "Well," he answered, "Baby, don't you know that it's rude Am7 G Gdim Am7alt D7 G6 To keep my two lips waitin' when they're in the mood?"
Interlude: G Gdim In the mood
Am7 alt --
Cdim that's what she told me,
G Gdim In the mood
Am7 alt D -and when she told me
G Gdim In the mood
Am7 alt D7sus4 -my heart was skippin';
D7 Fdim D7 Gdim D7 G It didn't take me long to say, "I'm in the mood now."
D7
G Gdim Am7alt Cdim In the mood (oh joy) for all her kissin', G Gdim Am7alt D In the mood (oh joy) her crazy lovin', G Gdim Am7alt D7sus4 In the mood (oh boy) what I was missin' -First Time: D7 Fdim D7 Gdim D7 G It didn't take me long to say "I'm in the mood now."
Instrumental Break: G - G/B - Em
Fm7 - G
D - Am7 - D7
Am7alt - G
Last Time: D7 Fdim D7 Gdim D7 G It didn't take me long to say "I'm in the mood now."
In The Mood
In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree Words & Music by Harry H. Williams & Egbert Van Alstyne Recorded by Louis Armstrong & The Mills Brothers, 193
Em7 A7 D A7 D G A7 G D In the shade of the old ap - ple tree, G A7 D A7 D G D A7 D Where the love in your eyes I could see, D6 A A7 G/B A7 Cdim A7 D G A7 D When the voice that I heard like the song of a bird, Cdim D E Bm7-5 Cdim E Cdim Bm7-5 Seemed to whis - per sweet mu - sic to
A7 me.
Em7 A7 D A7 D G A7 G D I could hear the dull buzz of the bee G A7 D A7 D G A7 Em7 D In the blos - soms as you said to me, D6 A A7 G/B A7 Edim A7 D Cdim D G "With a heart that is true, I'll be wait - ing for you Gdim A7 D A7 D G D A7 D "In the shade of the old ap - ple tree."
This one is music site, makes Louis it's nearly intro verse would think
about as old as anything on the site -- or just about any other for that matter. It was recorded four times in 1905 alone, which Armstrong and The Mills Brothers' version a revival, even though 70 years old itself. Even by 1937, the song had already lost its (which was roughly twice as long as the part they did sing.)As I should be obvious, you don't need every chord I'm showing here.
Skip all of 'em you wish -- but at any given point, if you do want to make a chord change, you can use the one's shown and be pretty muchy on the money with the melody.
In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning Words & Music by David Mann & Bob Hilliard Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1954 Sung by Carly Simon in the 1993 movie "Sleepless In Seattle"
C Dm7 C Dm7 When the sun is high in the afternoon sky, C Dm7 C You can always find something to do;
C/B
Em7 B7 Em7 B7 But from dusk til dawn, as the clock ticks on, G Em7 Dm7 Something happens to you.
G7
G7/9
C Dm7 C In the wee small hours of the morning
Fdim
C Am Dm7 While the whole wide world is fast asleep
D7/9
G7
F Cdim C C/B Am You lie awake and think about the girl D D7 D7/9 G And never ever think of counting sheep
D7
G7
C Dm7 C When your lonely heart has learned its lesson
Dm7
C Em7-5 A7sus4 A7 You'd be hers if only she would call F Cdim C - C/B In the wee small hours of the mor-ning
A7
F G Fdim C That's the time you miss her most of all.
Fm
Fdim
C
In the Still Of The Night Words & Music by Cole Porter, 1937 Recorded by Dion Dimucci, 1960
E Em6 In the still of the night, E Em6 As I gaze from my window F#m7 B7 At the moon in its flight E F#m7 B7 My thoughts all stray to you.
E Em6 In the still of the night, E Em6 - Gdim While the world is in slum - ber, G#m G#m7 Oh, the times without number, G#m Fdim(III) B7 Darling, when I say to you,
E A F#m7 B7 E "Do you love me as I love you? E E+ A B7 A B7 E Are you my life to be, my dream come true?" F#m Am6 E Or will this dream of mine fade out of sight, E Edim Like the moon growing dim E Fdim On the rim of the hill F#m7 B7 E In the chill, still of the night.
(Instrumental interlude, 2nd verse)
Em6
B7
E+7
E7
E A F#m7 B7 E "Do you love me as I love you? E E+ A B7 Are you my life to be,
A B7 E E+7 my dream come true?"
E7
F#m Am6 E Or will this dream of mine fade out of sight, E Edim Like the moon growing dim E Fdim On the rim of the hill F#m7 B7 E Em6 In the chill, still of the night.
A7/9
B7
E
A song with the same title was recorded by The Five Satins, 1956 -- but it was written by the group's lead singer Fred Parris. The song this chart is based on was first recorded by Nelson Eddy in the 1937 movie "Rosalie."
In the Still Of The Night
Indian Summer Words & Music by Al Dubin & Victor Herbert* Recorded by Tommy Dorsey, 1940 (#1), vocal by Frank Sinatra
D Bb9 Summer,
Em7
A7+5 D you old Indian Summer,
Bb9
Em7
A7 DM7 Fdim Em7 Edim You're the tear that comes after Junetime's laughter. Em7 A7 A7/6 Bm Bm7 You see so many dreams that don't come true, G Bm7-5 E7 A7 Dreams we fashioned when Summertime was new.
Bm7-5
A7
A7+5 D Bb9 Em7 A7+5 D Bb9 Em7 You are here to watch over some heart that is broken A7 D6 Fdim Em7 By a word that somebody left unspoken.
Edim
G
A7 D D6 D B7 Em7 A7 You're the ghost of a romance in June going a - stray, F#m7 B7 Em7 A7+5 Fading too soon, that's why I say, D B7 Em7 A7+5 Fdim D "Farewell to you Indian Sum - mer."
* Herbert wrong the music to this song in 1919 for piano, titling it "An American Idyll." Dubin added the lyric 20 years later, and Tommy Dorsey's orchestra recorded it the following year. Recording credit went to the Tommy Dorsey orchestra on Hit Parade lists; had it been recorded even a few years later, it would have carried Sinatra's name as the recording artist.
Indiana* Words & Music by James F. Hanley & Ballard MacDonald, 1917 Recorded by Louis Armstrong, 1954*
G Am7 G/B C C/B Back home a - gain
A7
Gdim D7 Am7 D7 in In - di - an - a
G7 Gdim Fdim C And it seems that I can see
Dm7
C
C7 F Fdim C Gdim A7 The gleaming candlelight still shining bright D7 Am7 D9 Am7 G7 Through the syc - a - mores for me.
G Am7 G/B C C/B The new mown hay
A7
Gdim D7 Am7 sends all its fra - grance
E Bm7-5 E7 Am From the fields I used to roam
D7
G#7
C E7 Bm7-5 Am Cdim When I dream about the moonlight on the wabash C Am7 G7 Fdim C Then I long for my In - di - an - a home.
*Commonly (but inaccurately) known as "Back Home Again In Indiana," this tune was irrevocably tied to Herb Shriner, who hosted a TV quiz show called "Two for the Money" from 1952-57. As an Indiana native, Shriner adopted this tune as the show's theme song. The attribution to Louis Armstrong is, in truth, somewhat arbitrary; the song has been recorded more than 300 times, but since Armstrong's version(s) account for more than 30 of those, I felt he deserved some credit.This chart was editted from one provided to me by a visitor, and I've modified it only mildly from what he sent me -- in a couple of cases, changing only the designation of the chord name, for example.
Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall Words & Music by Alan Roberts & Doris Fisher Recorded by The Ink Spots & Ella Fitzgerald, 1944
D DM7 D6 Gdim D9 Em7 D9 In - to each life some rain must fall G D F#m B7 Edim B7 Em7 But too much is fall - ing in mine
A7
Em B+ Em7/6 Cdim Em B+ Em6 In - to each heart some tears must fall Em7 A7 Em7 A7 Edim D Cdim But some day the sun will shine
A7
F#7 Gdim F#7 C#m7-5 B7 Cdim B7 Some folks can lose the blues in their hearts Bm7-5 E7 Cdim E7/9 E7 A7 G/B Fdim A7 But when I think of you an - oth - er show - er starts D DM7 D6 Gdim D F#m B7 In - to each life some rain must fall Cdim G G/F# Em7/6 Fdim A7 D But too much is fall - ing in mine.
This is one of a number of recordings on which The Ink Spots and Ella Fitzgerald combined the considerable individual talents -- and I've posted an example or two before. However, as I've discovered in the past when listening to their joint efforts, I invariably prefer The Ink Spots' take on the song to that of Fitzgerald. They were re-creating an arrangement style so profitably mined by Glenn Miller and other big-band performers of the era, whereby one vocalist would present the song as a ballad and would then be succeeded by a second vocalist in an uptempo swing version. But unlike so many of the Miller arrangements using this style, to my ear Fitzgerald's more energetic reading is usually the weaker of the two.
Invitation To The Blues Words & Music by Doris Fisher, Arthur Gershwin & Allan Roberts Recorded by Julie London, 1957
AM7 D9 E7/6 AM7 DM7 Dm6 AM7 D9 My heart was all dressed up to go dancing, E7/6 F#7 Gdim F#7 C#m7-5 F#7 I had a brand new shine on my views; D9 Dm6 AM7 C#m7-5 F#7 The roses you sent for, the line that I went for, D9 Bm7-5 E7/6 Cdim AM7 Was just an in - vi - ta - tion to the blues.
D9 AM7 DM7 Dm6 AM7 D9 The very thought of love was en - tran - cing, E7/6 F#7 Gdim F#7 C#m7-5 F#7 I figured I had nothing to lose; D9 Dm6 AM7 C#m7-5 F#7 Your smile so elusive, your kiss so exclusive, D9 Bm7-5 E7/6 Cdim AM7 Fdim Was just an in - vi - ta - tion to the blues.
C#7 E7-9 D9 E7/9 I went to town, priced a wedding gown,
AM7
D9 E7 C#7 Fdim Put my little red book on the shelf, D9 E7 Cdim E7/6 Hired a hall, got the band and all, B7 D9 Bm7-5 E7/6 E7 And marched down the aisle by myself. D9 AM7 DM7 Dm6 AM7 I guess you can't depend on ro - man - cing;
D9
E7/6 F#7 Gdim F#7 C#m7-5 F#7 It puts your heart right down in your shoes. D9 Dm6 AM7 C#m7-5 F#7 Instead of a wedding for which I was heading, D9 Bm7-5 E7/6 Cdim AM7 Fdim I got an in - vi - ta - tion to the blues.
AM7
Invisible Tears Words & Music by Ned Miller & Sue Miller Recorded by Ray Conniff Singers, 1964
D D7 G D9 A7 In - vis - i - ble tears in my eyes, Em7 A7 F#m B7 In - cred - i - ble pain in my heart, Cdim Em7 G/B In - de - struc - ta - ble mem - o - ries Cdim A7 Em7 A7 D G Are pass - ing in re - view;
D
D7 G Em7 D9 A7 Im - pos - si - ble though things may get, Em7 A7 F#m B7 Im - prob - a - ble I will for - get Cdim Em7 Gdim D In - del - i - ble mem - o - ries of A7 Em7 A7 D Sweet love - a - ble you.
Gdim
D
DM7 A7 Em7 A7 G/B A7 Gdim D You're back again so I'll let you in, DM7 G G/F# A7 Em7 A7 D Although I'm only seeing pictures from the past; DM7 A7 Em7 A7 G/B A7 Gdim D These arms are not real, but some - how I feel D A7 D7 G G/F3 A7 Em7 A7 D If I'd just close my eyes, then maybe it will last.
D D7 G D9 A7 In - vis - i - ble tears in my eyes, Em7 A7 F#m B7 In - cred - i - ble pain in my heart, Cdim Em7 G/B In - de - struc - ta - ble mem - o - ries Cdim A7 Em7 A7 D Are pass - ing in re - view;
Gdim
D
D7 G Em7 D9 A7 Im - pos - si - ble though things may get, Em7 A7 F#m B7 Im - prob - a - ble I will for - get Cdim Em7 Gdim D In - del - i - ble mem - o - ries of A7 Em7 A7 D Sweet love - a - ble you.
*This is a glorified four-chord wonder in a lot of respects, and I know that many may look down their nose at a song they dismiss as elevator music, but I happen to like it. So there.Thanks to recent visitor Steve Richmond not only for the suggestion, but for locating an audio source from which I could transcribe.
Invisible Tears
Is It True What They Say About Dixie? Words & Music by Irving Caesar, Sammy Lerner & Gerald Marks Recorded by The Mills Brothers & Al Jolson, 1948
Am7 D7 G Edim F#7 Gdim G6 G/B Is it true what they say a - bout Dixie? D7 G Edim F#7 Gdim Am E7 Does the sun real - ly shine all the time?
Am7
Am
E7 Am7 Gdim D7 B7 Em B+ Do the sweet mag - no - lias blos - som at ev'rybody's door? Em7 A7 Cdim A7 Gdim Do folks keep eat - ing pos - sum D Am7 D7 Till they can't eat no more?
Am7 D7 G Edim F#7 Gdim G6 G/B Is it true what they say a - bout Swa - nee? D7 G D7 G7 G/B C B7 Is a dream by that stream so sub - lime?
Am7
Am7
E7 Am7 Cm7 Gdim A7 G Cdim E7 Do they laugh, do they love, like they say in ev' - ry song? Bm7-5 Am7 Cm7-5 D9 Am7 G If it's true, that's where I be - long.
This is one of those charts that looks hopelessly busy, and I guess it actually is. But if you think this is busy, you ought to see the souped-up version that I now play -- and I play it about something near 180 beats per minute. Not well, mind you...but I play it.
Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby Words & Music by Billy Austin & Louis Jordan Recorded by Louis Jordan*, 1944 (#2)
Am G7alt F7 E7 Am Fdim F7 E7 I got a gal that's always late, ev'ry time we have a date, DM7 Dm+7 But I love her,
E7 A AM7 yes I love her,
F#7
Am G7alt F7 E7 A C#m7-5 F#7 I'm gonna walk right up to her gate and see if I can get it straight, D9 E7 A 'Cause I want her, I'm gonna ask her.
F#7
A C#7 D D6 Is you is or is you ain't my baby? E7 Cdim E7 E7/6 A Edim The way you're actin' lately makes me doubt
Bm7-5
E7
Dm6 Dm+7 E7 E7/6 A F#7 Yous is still my baby, baby -Dm6 Bm7-5 E7/6 Fdim E7/6 A Seems my flame in your heart's done gone out. D Cdim B7 D9 Bm7-5 A A woman is a creature that has al - ways been strange; D Cdim Just when you're sure of one, B7 E7 You find she's gone and made a change. A C#7 D Is you is or is you ain't my baby? E7 Cdim E7 E7/6 A Maybe baby's found somebody new,
D6
AM7
F#7
B7 Fdim E7 A Or is my baby still my baby true?
*I'm crediting Jordan here principly because he co-wrote and popularized the song, but I've listened to several versions -- notably Dinah Washington's from 1956 and Diana Krall's from 1994 -- and each have their advantages.
Isle of Capri Words & Music by Jimmy Kennedy & Will Grosz Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1958
A7 A7+5 D Edim A7 D G `Twas on the Isle of Capri that I found her, A7 D B7 Em7 Beneath the shade of an old walnut tree;
A7
Em7 Edim A7 Oh, I can still see the flow'rs bloomin' round her Edim D A7 D A7 Where we met on the Isle of Capri.
A7 A7+5 D Edim A7 D G She was as sweet as a rose at the dawning, A7 D Cdim Em7 But somehow fate hadn't meant her for me;
A7
Em7 Edim A7 And though I sailed with the tide in the morning, Edim D A7 D A7 Still my heart's on the Isle of Capri.
Bridge: G G/F# D G Edim D Summertime was nearly over, blue Italian sky above; G G/F# D E7 Bm7-5 A7 I said "Lady, I'm a rover, can you spare a sweet word of love?"
A7 A7+5 D Edim A7 D She whispered softly "It's best not to linger." A7 D Cdim Em7 A7 And then as I kissed her hand I could see, Em7 Edim A7 She wore a lovely meatball on her finger Edim D A7 D 'Twas goodbye at the Villa Capri.
G
Isn't It Romantic? Words & Music by Lorenz Hart & Richard Rodgers Recorded by Mel Torme, 1944
A7 G/B D Isn't it romantic?
Gdim
DM7
A7 G/B D DM7 A7 DM7 Music in the night, a dream that can be heard. A7 G/B D Isn't it romantic?
Gdim
DM7
A7 G/B G A7 D9 DM7 Cdim Moving shadows write the oldest magic word.
D7
G G/F# A7 F#7 Bm F#7 Bm Bm7/E I hear the breezes playing in the trees above, G G/F# B7 C#m7-5 F#7 Bm7 D9 G/B While all the world is say - ing, "You were meant for love." A7 G/B D Isn't it romantic
Gdim
DM7
A7 G/B D DM7 A7 DM7 Merely to be young on such a night as this? A7 G/B D Isn't it romantic?
Gdim
DM7
A7 G/B G A7 D9 DM7 Cdim Every note that's sung is like a lover's kiss.
D7
G G/F# A7 F#7 Sweet symbols in the moonlight, Bm Bm7/E Fdim(III) Do you think that we
Fdim
Edim D Could fall in love perchance? G/B A7sus4 A7 D Isn't it ro - mance?
F#m
F#m
Bm
G6
Bm7/E
G
G/B A7
D
A7
Isn't It a Pity? Words & Music by Ira & George Gershwin, 1933 Recorded by Mel Torme & Cleo Laine*, 1979
Intro verse: Bm Bm7/E Em7 Em7-5 Why did I wander here and there and yonder, D Em9 D G6 A7 Wasting precious time for no reason or rhyme? D C#7 Isn't it a pity?
C7 B7 Isn't it a crime?
E E9 Em7 Em7-5 My journey's ended, everything is splendid; D C#m7-5 Meeting you today F#m Bm7-5 B7 E7sus4 E7 A7 Has given me a wonderful idea -- here I stay.
Melody: D F#m7 It's a funny thing -G C#7 F#m B7 Em I look at you, I get a thrill
A7 I never knew.
D Bm7 G D9 A7 Em7 A7sus4 D Fdim Isn't it a pity we nev - er met be - fore?
Em7 - G/B - A7sus4 - A7
D F#m7 Here we are at last -G C#7 F#m B7 Em A7 It's like a dream, the two of us a perfect team. D Bm7 G D9 A7 Em7 A7sus4 D Em7 Isn't it a pity we nev - er met be - fore?
Bridge 1: F#m C#7 Bm F#m Bm7 C#7 C#m7-5 Imagine all the lonely years we've wasted
Bm7-5
F#m F#m7 B7 You with the neighbors, I at silly labors -A6 F#m Bm7 E7 What joys un-tas - ted, D9 D6/9 Bm7-5 A7 You reading Heine, me somewhere in China.
D F#m7 Let's forget the past; G C#7 F#m B7 Em A7 Let's both agree that I'm for you and you're for me D Bm7 G D9 Em7 A7sus4 D And it's such a pity we never, never met be - fore.
Bridge 2: F#m C#7 Bm F#m Bm7 C#7 C#m7-5 Imagine all the lonely year's we've wasted,
Bm7-5
F#m F#m7 B7 Fishing for salmon, losing at backgammon. A6 F#m Bm7 E7 What joys un-tas - ted, D9 D6/9 Bm7-5 A7 My nights were sour spent with Schopenhauer.
D F#m7 Let's forget the past; G C#7 F#m B7 Em A7 Let's both agree that I'm for you and you're for me D Bm7 G D9 Em7 A7sus4 D And it's such a pity we never, never met be - fore.
*This chart is a synthesis of at least two different versions -- the Torme/Laine version cited, and a much more recent take by Stacy Kent -- yet isn't a particularly close copy of either. Thanks to recent visitor Martyn Stanley both for the suggestion, and for the audio source that started this chart.
It All Depends On You Words & Music by B.G. DeSylva, Lew Brown & Ray Henderson Recorded by Dinah Shore, 1949
DM7 D6 I can be happy, I can be sad, DM7 D6 I can be good, or I can be bad -F#m7 D Fdim Em7 G/B It all de - pends on you.
A7sus4 A7
Em G+ Em7 A7 I can be lonely out in a crowd, Em G+ Em7 A7 I can be humble, I can be proud -Em7 A7 D A7 It all depends on you.
Bridge: D DM7 D7 D6 I can save money or spend it, G G6 G+5 Dm6 Go right on livin' or end it; E7 E9 E7 Em7 You're to blame, honey, for what I do.
A7 Fdim A7 D D6 I know that I can be beggar, I can be king, DM7 Am6 B7 I can be almost any old thing -E7 Em7 A7 D It all depends on you.
Isn't This a Lovely Day Words & Music by Irving Berlin Recorded by Fred Astaire, 1935 Introduced by Astaire in the film "Top Hat
Isn't This a Lovely Day
Intro Verse: D D+5 D6 Cdim The weath - er is fright' - ning, the thun - der and light - ning G G/B A7+5 D Seem to be hav - ing their way, A7 D Cdim F#7 B7 E7/9 Em7 G/B A7 D But as far as I'm con - cerned, it's a love - ly day. D D+5 D6 Cdim The turn in the weath - er will keep us to - geth - er G G/B A7+5 D So I can hon - est - ly say Bm F#7 B7 F#7 Bm Bm7/E That as far as I'm con - cerned, it's a love - ly day Em7 G/B A7+5 D ||: And ev - 'ry - thing's o - kay.
D - F | Em7-G/B
-
G
A7+5 :||
Melody: G G/F# Em7 Edim A7 D Is - n't this a love - ly day to be caught in the rain? G G/F# A7 A7+5 D6 You were go - ing on your way, now you've got to re - main. DM7 Fdim(III) C#7 Em7/6 Em7 Em7sus4 A7/6 Just as you were go - ing, leav - ing me all at sea, D D6 Cdim B7 F Cdim A A7 The clouds broke, they broke, and oh what a break for me. D9 D6 DM7 D7 Dm6 D9 E7/6 Fdim A F#m I can see the sun up high, though we're caught in the storm. D9 D6 DM7 D7 Dm6 D9 E7/6 D9 A6 I can see where you and I could be co - zy and warm. D D6 D7 D6 D9 Let the rain pit - ter pat - ter, Em7 D9 Am7 D9 D7/9 GM7 Bm7-5 E7/9 But it real - ly does - n't mat - ter if the skies are grey. G G/F# Em7 Edim Em7 A7 D Long as I can be with you, it's a love - ly day.
Em7
F#7
It Can't Be Wrong Words & Music by Kim Gannon & Max Steiner Recorded by Dick Haymes, 1943 (#1)
D Wrong?
G
DM7 D D9 DM7 Fdim DM7 Would it be wrong to kiss,
G Em7 A7 Seeing I feel like this, G G/F# G/B A7/6 Would it be wrong to try?
D Wrong?
G
A7
DM7 D D9 DM7 Fdim DM7 Would it be wrong to stay
G Em7 A7 Here in your arms this way, G G/F# G/B F#7 Un - er this starry sky?
Bridge: F#7 Edim G G/F# If it is wrong,
A7
Bm7/E G G/F# Why am I content to be
A7 Em7 A7 G/B Em7/9 A7 with you for - ev - er?
D So
G
Em7 A7 D F#m then why were you sent to me?
Bm7
DM7 D D9 DM7 Fdim DM7 when I need you so much,
G Em7 A7 And I have waited so long, Cdim Em7 A7 Edim A7 D It must be right -- it can't be wrong.
*Suggested by resent visitors Randy P. and John Cade.This song was originally an instrumental theme featured in the movie "Now, Voyager." Lyrics were added considerably later by Kim Gannon.
It Could Happen To You Words & Music by Johnny Burke & Jimmy Van Heusen Recorded by Jo Stafford, 1944 (#10)
D D6 Gdim Hide your heart from sight, Em7 Edim Gdim Lock your dreams at night -D G B7 It could happen to you. G Em7 A7 DM7 Don't count stars or you might stumble, Bm7 B7 Em7 A7 Em7/9 A7 Someone drops a sigh, and down you tum - ble.
D D6 Gdim Keep an eye on spring, Em7 Edim Gdim Run when church bells ring -D G B7 It could happen to you. G G/F# Em G/B D F#m B7 All I did was wonder how your arms would be, G Em A7 A7/6 D And it happened to me.
It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) Words & Music by Duke Ellington, 1932 Recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, 1966
Em D C C7 B7 What good is melody, what good is mu - sic Em D C C7 B7 If it ain't possessin' something sweet? Em D C C7 B7 It ain't the melody, it ain't the mu - sic -Em D C C7 B7 There's something else that makes the tune complete.
Em B+ Em7 Em6 It don't mean a thing, if it ain't got that swing -A7 D7 G6 C7 Doo-wat doo-wat, doo-wat doo-wat, doo-wat doo-wat.
B7
Em B+ Em7 Em6 It don't mean a thing, all you got to do is sing -A7 D7 G6 Doo-wat doo-wat, doo-wat doo-wat, doo-wat doo-wat, doo-wat doo-wat.
Dm7 G7 CM7/6 CM7 It makes no diff'rence if that rhythm's sweet or hot, Em7 A7 D7 C7 B7 Just give that rhythm ev'rything you got.
Em B+ Cdim Em7 Cdim Em6 It don't mean a thing, if it ain't got that swing -A7 D7 G6 Gdim Doo-wat doo-wat, doo-wat doo-wat, doo-wat doo-wat, doo-wat doo-wat, A7 Cdim G6 Doo-wat doo-wat, doo-wat doo-wat, doo-waaaa.
It Had To Be You Words & Music by Gus Kahn & Isham Jones, 1924 Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1949
D+ G D+ It had to be you, E7sus4 I wandered
G
G/B E7 it had to be you
Dm7-5
E7
E7 E7sus4 A9 A7 A9 a - round and finally found the somebody who
D DM7 D7 Cdim Em Could make me be true, could make be be blue
Cdim
D+ G Some others I've seen
Dm7-5
G
G/B E7 might never be mean
D7
E7
E7sus4 E7 E7sus4 A9 A7 A9 Might e - ven be cross, or try to be boss, but they wouldn't do. Em7 C Cm For nobody else gives me the thrill Gdim G B7 Em With all your faults, dear, I love you still. Gdim D7 Gdim D7 It had to be you, wonderful you, D9 G Cm6 It had to be you.
G6
A9
B+
Em7 A7 Em7 A Gdim D And even be glad just to be sad thinkin' of you.
D+
A7
A7
A9
It Had Better Be Tonight Words & Music by Johnny Mercer, Henry Mancini & Francesci Migliacci Recorded by Henry Mancini, 1963 From the movie "The Pink Panther"
Intro: | Dm | Dm | Am | Am | Bm7-5 | E7 | Am - Dm | Dm | Am Am7 Fdim Am Bm7-5 Am E7 Fdim Am Meg - lio sta ser - a, ba - by, go, go, go Am Fdim Am Bm7-5 Am Bb Fdim Am Or as we na - tives say, Va su - bi - to.
Am Am+7 Am7 Fdim E7 If you're ev - er going to kiss me
Fdim
E7
Bm7-5 E7 Fdim E7 Am It had bet - ter be to - night A7 Edim A7 Dm Dm+7 While the man - do - lins are play - ing B7 Bm7-5 E7 And stars are bright; Am Am+7 Am7 Fdim E7 If you've an - y - thing to tell me Bm7-5 E7 Fdim E7 Am It had bet - ter be to - night A7 Edim A7 Gdim Dm Or, some - bod - y else may tell me Dm6 Am Dm7 Am And whis - per the words just right.
Fdim
E7
Am Am7 Fdim Am Bm7-5 Am E7 Fdim Am Meg - lio sta ser - a, ba - by, go, go, go Am Fdim Am Bm7-5 Am Bb Fdim Am Or as we na - tives say, Va su - bi - to.
Am Am+7 Am7 Fdim E7 For this poor A - mer - i - can - o
Fdim
E7
Bm7-5 E7 Fdim E7 Am Who knows lit - tle of your speech A7 Edim A7 Dm Dm+7 Be a nice I - tal - i - an - o
And
Cdim(IV) B7 start to
Bm7-5 teach
E7
Am Am+7 Am7 Fdim E7 Show me how in old Mi - lan - o
Fdim
E7
Bm7-5 E7 Fdim E7 Am Lov - ers hold each oth - er tight A7 Edim A7 Gdim Dm But, I warn you sweet pai - san - o Dm6 Am Dm7 Fdim Am It had bet - ter be to - night
Am Am7 Fdim Am Bm7-5 Am E7 Fdim Am Meg - lio sta ser - a, ba - by, go, go, go Am Fdim Am Bm7-5 Am Bb Fdim Am Or as we na - tives say, Va su - bi - to.
It Had Better Be Tonight
It Happened in Monterey Words & Music by Billy Rose & Mabel Wayne Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1955
A7 D6 Cdim Em7 A7 Em7 It happened in Monterey, a long time ago, A7 G/B A7 I met her in Monterey,
D
DM7 D7 in old Mexico.
D6 A7 Bm Bm7-5 Edim Em7 G/B A7 Stars and steel guitars and luscious lips as red as wine; Em7/9 Em7 G/B A7 A7/9 Edim D6 Cdim Em7 A7 Broke some - bod - y's heart and I'm afraid, that it was mine.
A7 D6 Cdim Em7 A7 Em7 It happened in Monterey, and without thinking twice, A7 G/B A7 D DM7 B7 I left her and threw away, the key to paradise.
Em7 Em7/9 Em7 A7 G/B A7 My in - dis - creet heart longs for the sweetheart
First Time: Em7 A7 A7+5 D Cdim That I left in old Mon - te - rey.
G/B
A7
Last Time: Em7 A7 A7+5 D Edim That I left in old Mon - te - rey.
D
*Sinatra's version omits the intro verse which was heard in Paul Whiteman's earlier version, recorded in 1930 (it reached #2.) The song was in the 1930 movie "King of Jazz."
It May Sound Silly Words & Music by Ivory Joe Hunter Recorded by The McGuire Sisters, 1955 (#1
A A7 Edim D Em7 A7 D It may sound silly for me to say this A7 D D9 Em7 A G A Em7 D After the way you broke my heart,
F#7
B7
Cdim E7/9 E7 A7 Edim D6 But I still love you although we are apart.
A A7 Edim D Em7 A7 D It may sound silly to say I miss you; A7 D D9 Em7 A G A I must confess that this
Em7 D is true.
F#7
B7
Cdim E7/9 E7 A7 Edim D-Em7-A-G I want you on - ly, cause no one else will do.
G-A-Em7-D
Bridge: Cdim G A7 Gm Gm7 The day we quarreled and you left me, Gdim D A7 D Before you walked out through the door, D F#7 B7 E7 Bm7-5 E7 I wanted to tell you how much I would miss you, Cdim G G/F# Em7 Em6 A7 But my pride wouldn't let me tell you so.
A A7 Edim D Em7 A7 D It may sound silly, but if you phone me A7 Em7 D9 Em7 A G A Em7 D F#7 And ask for - give - ness for do - in' me wrong
B7
Cdim E7/9 E7 Bm7-5 A7 Edim D It may sound sil - ly, but I'd be waiting with open arms.
Edim D7
It Might As Well Be Spring Words & Music by Oscar Hammerstein II & Richard Rodgers Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1964 Previously Recorded by Dick Haymes, 1945 (#5) From the 1945 film "State Fair"*
A7 D6 D Em7 Em7sus4 G/B D I'm as restless as a wil - low in a windstorm, A7 D6 Dalt D DM7 D7 I'm as jumpy as a puppet on a string; G A7 Bm Bm7 G A7 F#7 B7 I'd say that I had Spring fever, but I know it isn't Spring.
A7 D6 D Em7 Em7sus4 G/B D I am starry-eyed and vaguely dis - con - ten - ted, A7 D6 Dalt D DM7 D7 Like a nightingale without a song to sing; G A7 Bm Bm7 G A7 D Oh, why should I have Spring fever, when it isn't even Spring?
Bridge: G A7 F#m Bm7 I keep wishing I were somewhere else, G/B A7 A7+5 D Walking down a strange new street, G A7 F#m Bm7 Hearing words that I have never heard G A7 D From a girl I've yet to meet.
G A7
A7 D6 D Em7 Em7sus4 G/B D I'm as busy as a spider spin - ning daydreams, A7 D6 Dalt D DM7 D7 I'm as giddy as a baby on a swing; G A7 Bm Bm7 G A7 F#7 I haven't seen a crocus or a rosebud, or a robin on the wing, E7 A7 G/B A7 But I feel so gay, in a melancholy way, D Bm7 E7 Edim That it might as well be Spring, D Bm7 Em7 A7 D It might as well be Spring.
*"State Fair" was the only film score produced by Rodgers & Hammerstein, though they jointly created dozens of other songs for Broadway. In the 1945 film, Louanne Hogan dubbed the Jeanne Crain voice. The film was re-made in 1962, with Anita Gordon dubbing for Pamela Tiffin. Lyric transcription and historical information by Ronald E. Hontz
It Might As Well Be Spring
It Never Entered My Mind Words & Music by Lorenz Hart & Richard Rodgers Recorded by Linda Ronstadt, 1984
D DM7 D6 D6alt Once I laughed when I heard you say Bm7 Bm7/E F#m Em7 That I'd be playing sol - I - taire, Bm7 Bm7/E F#m F#m7 Un - ea - sy in my ea - sy chair -Em7 G A7 A7+5 It never entered my mind.
D DM7 D6 D6alt Once you told me I was mis - ta - ken, Bm7 Bm7/E F#m Em7 That I'd a - wa - ken with the sun Bm7 Bm7/E F#m F#m7 And or - der or - ange juice for one -Em7 G A7 It never entered my mind.
Bridge:
G Em7 G/B D You have what I lack myself -D Gdim F#m Cdim Edim A7 Now I even have to scratch my back myself.
D DM7 D6 D6alt Once you warned me that if you scorned me, Bm7 Bm7/E F#m Em7 I'd say a lov - er's prayer a - gain, D D6 F#7 B7 And wish that you were there a - gain G Em7 F#m Bb9 To get in - to my hair a - gain -Em7 Edim A7 D Fdim It never entered my mind.
Em7
Edim
A7
DM7
D6
It Only Happens When I Dance With You Words & Music by Irving Berlin Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1948 (#19)
A Cdim A D9 A Cdim A D9 E7 It on - ly hap - pens when I dance with you -A Cdim A Fdim A Cdim A D E7/9 That trip to Heav - en till the dance is through. D6 E7-9 Fdim Bm7-5 D9 E7 A Bm7-5 A With no one else do the heav - ens seem quite so near; B7 C#m7-5 F#7 D9 Dm6 E Why does it happen, Dear, only with you?
A Cdim A D9 A Cdim A D9 E7 Two cheeks to - geth - er can be so di - vine, D6 E7-9 Fdim Bm7-5 D9 E7 Bm7-5 E7 But on - ly when those cheeks are yours and mine. D9 Bm7-5 Cdim E7sus4 Bm7-5 E7 F#7 I've danced with doz - ens of oth - ers the whole night through, D9 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 But the thrill that comes with Spring, A C#m7-5 F#7 When anything can happen, D6 E7sus4 E7 Fdim A That only hap - pens with you.
It Only Hurts For a Little While Words & Music by Mack David & Fred Spielman Recorded by The Ames Brothers, 1956 (#11)
E7 A D A It only hurts for a little while -A7 E E7 D9 A That's what they tell me, that's what they say.
E7
A D A It only hurts for a little while, A7 E Then all your heartaches
E7
D9 A A7 will pass away.
D DM7 D6 Bm7 A AM7 A7 F#m It's so easy to be smart with somebody else's heart, B7 E Bm7-5 E E9 E7 But I don't know how to start forgetting you. What can I do? A D A "It only hurts for a little while," A7 E E7 F#m That's what they tell me, "Just wait and see." A E7 A But I will hurt till you come back to me.
Cdim
It's A Lonesome Old Town Words & Music by Charles Kisco & Harry Tobias Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1958
Dm A7+5 Fdim Dm Dm+7 It's a lone - some old town,
Dm7
A7 Fdim E7-9 A7 When you're not a - round --
I'm
Fdim A7 E7-9 Gdim A7 lone - ly as I can
Gm Edim Gm7 I nev - er knew
Dm be.
Gdim
A7+5 Dm A7 Dm Dm+7 How much I missed you, E7-9 Fdim Bm7-5 Fdim A7 But now I can plain - ly see. Dm A7+5 Dm Dm+7 Dm7 It's a lone - ome old town
Dm6
A7 Fdim E7-9 A7 When you're not a - round -Fdim A7 E7-9 Gdim A7 A7+5 Dm How I wish you'd come back to me.
It Was A Very Good Year Words & Music by Ervin Drake Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1965
Intro: | Em | Am | Em - G dim | B7 |
Em B+ Em7 When I was seventeen,
Em6
F Fm7/6 it was a very good year;
F
Em Em/F# G It was a very good year for small town girls F Fm7/6 And soft summer nights;
F
E D We'd hide from the lights on the village green E When I was seventeen.
(Repeat Intro) Em B+ Em7 Em6 F When I was twenty-one, it was a very good year; Em Em/F# G It was a very good year for city girls F Fm7/6 Who lived up the stairs
F
E D With perfumed hair that came undone E When I was twenty-one.
Fm7/6
F
(Repeat Intro) Em B+ Em7 Em6 When I was thirty-five,
F Fm7/6 it was a very good year;
F
Em Em/F# G It was a very good year for blue-blooded girls F Fm7/6 Of independent means;
F
E D We're ride in limousines that their chauffeurs would drive E When I was thirty-five.
(Repeat Intro) Em B+ Em7 And now the days are short,
Em6
Em Em/F# And now I think of my life as F Fm7/6 In fine old kegs;
F Fm7/6 I'm in the autumn of my years,
F
G vintage wines
F
E D From the brim to the dregs, they pour sweet and clear... E It was a very good year.
Instrumental Coda: | Em | Am | Em - G dim
B7 |
E
|
Ironically, I'm told that Sinatra first heard this song from precisely the same source I did: The Kingston Trio beat him to it by almost five full years.
It Was A Very Good Year
It's A Blue World Words & Music by Robert Wright & Chet Forrest Recorded by The Four Freshmen, 1953
E7 020100 It's a
Bm9 E7+5 A9 220222 000110 002200 blue world with - out you;
Em9 A7+5 024000 003020 It's a blue world
D9 004230 a - lone.
A6/9 004200
D9 000230
Dm Dm+7 Bm7-5 E7-9 AM7 000231 000221 003230 023130 002120 My days and nights that once were filled with hea - ven, Dm7 000211 With you away, how
Bm7-5 023230 emp - ty
Bm9 E7+5 220222 000110 It's a blue world
E7sus4 E 020200 022100 they have grown.
Bb9 110111
A9 002200 from now on,
A9 004220
Em9 A7+5 D9 024000 003020 004230 It's a blue world for me. Dm 000231 The sea, the
Dm+7 Dm7 Dm7 alt 000221 000211 007765 sky, my heart and I,
AM7 Bm7 C#m7-5 002120 004430 045450 We're all in an in - di - go hue;
First Time: Bm9 Bbm9 220222 110111 Without you, it's a blue,
E7-9 AM7 023130 002120 blue world.
Turnaround: F#m7 D9 F7 242222 004230 131211
-
E7 020100
Last Time: Bm9 Bbm9 220222 110111 Without you, it's a blue,
E7-9 AM7 023130 002120 blue world.
F#7 242322
Gdim 002323
A9 007600
Instrumental Coda:
Ritard F#m7 D9 BbM7 242222 004230 003230
BbM7 alt 003235
AM7 002120
I under-estimated this song for many years, thinking it 'way too ho-hum dull to be worth a second look. Then one day I concentrated on the harmony in the chord structure. Play through it and I think you'll agree it's anything but "ho-hum."
It's A Blue World
It's A Good Day Words & Music by Peggy Lee & Dave Barbour* Recorded by Peggy Lee, 1947 (#16)
G7 C Dm7 C Dm7 C Yes, it's a good day for singin' a song, Dm7 G7 Dm7 C Dm7 C And it's a good day for movin' a - long; G7 C Dm7 C Dm7 C Yes, it's a good day, how could anything go wrong, Dm7 G7 Dm7 C A good day from mornin' till night.
G7 C Dm7 C Dm7 C Yes, it's a good day for shinin' your shoes, Dm7 G7 Dm7 C Dm7 C And it's a good day for losin' the blues; G7 C Dm7 C Dm7 C Ev'rything to gain and nothin' to lose, Dm7 G7 Dm7 C 'Cause it's a good day from mornin' till night.
Bridge:
C7 F I said to the sun, "good mornin', sun. Dm7 G7 Am7 Rise and shine, today." C6 C C6 Cdim You know you've got - ta get go - in' Edim Gdim If you're gonna make a showin' F Dm7 G7 And you know you've got the right of way.
G7 C Dm7 C Dm7 C 'Cause it's a good day for payin' your bills; Dm7 G7 Dm7 C Dm7 C And it's a good day for curin' your ills, G7 C Dm7 C Dm7 C So take a deep breath and throw away your pills; Dm7 G7 Dm7 C 'Cause it's a good day from mornin' till night.
*Justifiably well-known as a singer, Peggy Lee has been largely overlooked as a writer. The husband-and-wife team of Lee and Barbour co-wrote two other hits -- "Manana (Is Good Enough for Me)" and "I Don't Know Enough About You" as well as this one. Along with Sonny Burke, she wrote the songs used in the Walt Disney film "Lady And The Tramp" (and years later, won a suit against the Disney corporation for compensation for the music arising from video sales many years after the film was first released.) In one obituary I read, following her death in January 2002, the writer credited her with having written more than 100 songs during her career.
It's A Good Day
It's A Lovely Day Today Words & Music by Irving Berlin Recorded by Doris Day, 1950 From the Broadway musical "Call Me Madam"
Em7/9 A7 D G9 D9 It's a lovely day today,
G
A7 D F#m Bm7 So whatever you've got to do, Bm7/E G G/F# Em7 Em6 A G You've got a lovely day to do it in, that's true!
F#m
A7 D F#m Em7 A7 And I hope whatever you've got to do, Bm F#m G A7 It's somethin' that can be done by two, D F#m Bm G A G For I'd really like to stay!
Em7/9 A7 D G9 D9 It's a lovely day today,
F#m
Em7
G
A7 D F#m Bm7 And whatever you've got to do, Bm7/E G G/F# Em7 Em6 A G be so happy to be doin' it with you!
I'd
A7 D F#m Em7 A7 But if you've got somethin' that must be done Bm F#m G A7 And it can only be done by one, D F#m Bm G F#7 There is nothin' more to say,
B7
G G/F# Em7 Em6 Except it's a lovely day for sayin' A7 Edim D It's a lovely day!
*Reqeusted by recent visitor Richard Miles
F#m
Em7
Em7
It's Almost Tomorrow Words & Music by Gene Adkinson & Wade Buff Recorded by The Dream Weavers, 1955 (#7)
E7 A C#m7 D A My dearest my darling tomorrow is near; D9 A B7 E7 The sun will bring showers of sadness, I fear. A C#m7 D A Your lips won't be smiling, your eyes will not shine, Bm7 A D9 E7 A For I know to - mor - row that your love won't be mine
E7 A C#m7 D Cdim A It's almost tomorrow, but what can I do? D9 Dm6 A F#7 B7 Cdim E7 Your kisses all tell me that your love is un - true. A C#m7 D A I'll love you forever till stars cease to shine, Bm7-5 Fdim A F#7 D9 E7 Fdim A And hope some - day, Darling, you'll al - ways be mine.
E7 A C#m7 D Cdim A Your heart was so warm dear, it now has turned cold; D9 Dm6 A F#7 B7 Cdim E7 You no longer love me, for your mem' - ries grow old. E7 A C#m7 D Cdim Dm6 A It's almost to - mor - row, for here comes the sun Bm7-5 Dm6 A C#m7-5 F#7 D9 E7 Fdim A But still I am ho - ping that to - mor - row won't come.
*Suggested by recent visitor Max Honn. I almost decided against doing it, since it's basically a rock-era cookie-cutter in terms of chording as recorded; but I wound up putting this together with alternative variations to illustrate how that can be done - and be extension, how almost any song can be expanded upon.
It's A Most Unusual Day Words & Music by Harold Adamson & Jimmy McHugh Recorded by June Christy, 1957 Sung by Jane Powell in the 1948 film "A Date With Judy"
D7 GM7 G/E Am7 D7 It's a most un - us - u - al day, D7 GM7 G/E Am7 D7 Feel like throwing my worries a - way; G Am7alt Gdim C5 As an old native born Cal - i - forn - ian would say, Bm7 Em7 Am7 D7 "It's a most un - us - u - al day."
D7 GM7 G/E Am7 D7 There's a most un - us - u - al sky, D7 GM7 G/E Am7 D7 Not a sign of a cloud passing by, G Am7alt Gdim C5 And if I want to sing, throw my heart in the ring, Am7 D7 G It's a most un - us - u - al day.
Bridge: G D7 Dm7 G7 CM7 CM7/6 There are people meeting people, Em7 Dm7 G7 CM7 CM7/6 There is sunshine ev' - ry - where. F#m7 Fm7 Em7 A7 DM7 There are people greeting people
D6
Am7 D7 Am7 D7 And a feeling of spring in the air.
D7 GM7 G/E Am7 D7 It's a most un - us - u - al time, D7 GM7 G/E Am7 D7 I keep feeling my temp - 'ra - ture climb. G Am7alt Gdim D7sus4 If my heart won't behave in the us - u - al way, Bm7 Em7 A7 Well, there's only one thing to say,
D7
G A7 D7 Em7 A7 D7 It's a most un - us - u - al, most un - us - u - al, G A7 D G Most un - us - u - al Day.
It's A Most Unusual Day
Its A Sin To Tell A Lie Words & Music by Billy Mayhew, 1933 Recorded by The Ink Spots, 1956
D7 D+5 Am7 G D+ Cdim G6 6 Be sure it's true when you say I love you D7 G B7 Cdim C It's a sin to tell a lie
E7
Am7
D7 Am7 D7 F#7 G Millions of hearts have been bro - ken A7 Em7 A7 Em7 Am7 Just because these words were spo
Cdim -
D7 ken
D+ G D+ Cdim G6 G I love you, yes I do, I love you D7 G B7 Cdim C If you break my heart I'll die
E7
Am7
D7 C C/B Am7 Cm G Bm7-5 E7 So be sure it's true when you say I love you Cdim A7 Cdim D7 Cdim G It's a sin to tell a lie.
G Em7 D+ D7 Cross my heart and I hope to die G D Am7 G/B G Am7 G I'll never, never, ever tell another white lie D+ G Em7 B7 Took a little doll out on a date last night C C/B Am7 Am7/G Next to her, Gravel Gertie would have looked all right D Am7 D9 Am7 D Am7 D7 Now I'm between the devil and the deep blue sea G6 Edim Am7 G6 'Cause I said "Baby, you look good to me." A7 Em7 A7 Gdim I told her I loved her but, oh, how I lied, D Am7 D9 Am7 D Am7 D7 And now she's gettin' set to be my blushin' bride. D+ G Em7 D+ Cdim G Am7 G If she leads me to the altar, then I'm sunk, D7 G G+7 G7 G C C/B Am7 'Cause I can't tell the preacher I was drunk (dead drunk) C C/B Am7 Cm So Lord have mercy on a no 'count sinner, G+7 G B7 E7 Give me one more chance to let another guy win her -C C/B Am7 D7 Cross my heart and I hope to die. G D Am7 G/B G Am7 G I'll never, never, ever tell another white lie, G7 C C/B D D7 G I'll never tell another white lie.
Adapted from an arrangement sent in by Mal Ginn. The second half, however is from Somethin' Smith and the Redheads' 1955 version Its A Sin To Tell A Lie
It's All In The Game Words & Music by Carl Sigman (1951) & Charles Dawes* (1912) Recorded by Tommy Edwards, 1958 (#1)**
C G C Many a tear has to fall, Dm7 But it's all
G
C in the game,
Fdim
C
C G C All in the wonderful game F G That we know
C as love.
Fdim
C
C Am You have words with him, C G7 C And your future's looking dim-Cdim G D D7 G Gdim But these things your heart can rise above.
G C Once in a while he won't call, Dm7 But it's all
G
C in the game.
Fdim
C
G G7 C Soon he'll be there at your side F With a sweet
G
C Fdim bouquet,
C Am And he'll kiss you lips Em Am7 D7 And caress your waiting fingertips C F And your hearts will fly
G
C away.
C
G7
*Charles Gales Dawes was Vice President of the United States under Calvin Coolidge. Lyric friend Ron Hontz pointed out to me that Tommy Edwards actually recorded and released this song twice. The first time around, in 1951, it only reached #18. Oddly, the other two songs for which Edwards is perhaps now best remembered (The Morning Side of the Mountain, and Please Mr. Sun) were also recorded and released twice, and both scored better in the charts on the second attempt.
It's All In The Game
It's All Right With Me Words & Music by Cole Porter Recorded by Peggy Lee, 1952
E7 Am Am+7 Am7 It's the wrong time and the wrong place;
Am6
E7 Am Am+7 Dm Though your face is charming it's the wrong face.
Dm6
G9 G G7 Gdim A7 It's not his face, but such a charming face Dm Dm6 F7 E7 Fdim That it's all right with me.
E7
E7 Am Am+7 Am7 It's the wrong song in the wrong style;
Am6
E7 Am Am+7 Dm Though your smile is lovely it's the wrong smile. G9 G G7 Gdim A7 It's not his smile, but such a lovely smile Dm Fm7 E7 That it's all right with me.
Dm6
Bridge:
Gm C Cdim B7 You can't know how happy I am that we met; Fm Fdim C I'm strangely attracted to you.
CM7
C7
CM7/6
Gm C Cdim B7 There's someone I'm trying so hard to forget
--
Fm Fdim E7 Fdim Don't you want to forget someone, too?
E7 Am Am+7 Am7 It's the wrong game, with the wrong chips;
E7
Am6
E7 Am Am+7 Dm Though you lips are tempting they're the wrong lips.
Dm6
G9 G G7 Gdim A7 They're not his lips but they're such tempting lips Dm Fm7 E7 That if some night you're free, C CM7 C7 F Fm7 Well it's all right, yes it's all right,
Bb9 C with me.
It's All Right With Me
It's Always You Words & Music by Johnny Burke & Jimmy Van Heusen Recorded by Frank Sinatra with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, 1940
G C Am7 Cdim G Whenever it's ear - ly twilight,
Em7
Am7 D9 D7 G I watch till a star breaks through. C Cm7 Cdim G B7 E7 Am7 D7 G Edim D7 Funny it's not a star I see, it's al - ways you.
G C Am7 Cdim G Whenever I roam through roses,
Em7
Am7 D9 D7 G And lately I of - ten do, C Cm7 Cdim G B7 E7 Am7 D7 G Funny it's not a rose I touch, it's always you.
Bridge: Am7 D9 Am7 D7 G D7 G If a breeze caresses me, it's really you strolling by, Bm7 E7 Bm7-5 E7 A7 Am7 D7 If I hear a mel - o - dy, it's merely the way you sigh.
G C Am7 Cdim G Wherever you are, you're near me,
Em7
Am7 D9 D7 G You dare me to be un - true, C Cm7 Cdim G B7 E7 Am7 D7 G Funny, each time I fall in love, it's al - ways you.
It's Been A Long, Long Time Words & Music by Sammy Cahn & Jule Styne Recorded by Harry James Orchestra, 1945, Kitty Kallen vocal*
C C/B Am7 Am7/G Kiss me once and kiss me twice and kiss me once again G C Edim G7 It's been a long, long time. Dm Dm+7 Dm7 Dm6 Haven't felt like this, my dear, since can't remember when Dm7 G9 C It's been a long, long time. G Em7 Em7-5 A7sus4 You'll never know how many dreams I've dreamed about you, Dm7 Dm7-5 G7sus4 Or just how empty they all seemed without you,
A7
G7
C C/B Bm7-5 A7 So kiss me once and kiss me twice and kiss me once again Dm7 Fdim Em7-5 It's been a long, long time,
A7
Dm7 Fdim C It's been a long, long time,
*Thanks and a very large tip of the trivia hat to recent visitor Steve Richmond for the following: There was a second #1 version of this song in 1945 - credited to Bing Crosby and with a secondary credit on the label to The Les Paul Trio. Yes, *that* less Paul. Crosby was a big fan of Les's playing since they'd first worked together in the early 40s. But beyond that, Bing was fascinated by his technical wizardry, and sensed its huge commercial potential. So Bing urged Les to build his own studio,which the guitarist did. As they say, the rest is history. Les Paul , along with wife Mary Ford, had one hit after another in the 50s for Capitol Records which featured Les's "New Sound" technique of multiple recording. (The above information was taken from a booklett enclosed in a box set of four cassette tapes put out by Capitol Records entitled: "Les Paul - The Legend & The Legacy.)
It's Just A Matter Of Time Words & Music by Clyde Otis, Brook Benton & Belford Hendricks Recorded by Brook Benton, 1959 (#3)
D G D DM7 D7 Someday, someway, you'll realize that you've been blind, G Gm Yes, Darling, you're going to need me again -E Em A G It's just a matter of time.
F#m
Em
D G D DM7 D7 Go on, go on, 'til you reach the end of the line; G Gm 'Cause I know you'll pass my way again -E A7 D DM7 It's just a matter of time.
D7
Bridge: D7/F# G G/F# Gm After I gave you everything I had; D DM7 D7 You laughed and you called me a clown. D7/F# Re -
G G/F# Gm mem - ber in your search for fortune and fame,
E Em A7 G/B What goes up must come down.
A7
D G D DM7 D7 I know, I know, that one day you'll wake up and find G Gm That my love is a true love -E A7 D It's just a matter of time.
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas Words & Music by Meredith Wilson, 1951 Recorded by Perry Como with the Fontane Sisters, 1952
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
A7 D6 D9 G G/B D DM7 F#7 G It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go. Em7 G/B A7 DM7 F#m B7 Take a look in the five and ten, glistening once again, E7 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 A7 With candy canes and silver lanes aglow. A7 D6 D9 G G/B D DM7 F#7 G It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, toys in every store, E7 Bm7-5 A7 Fdim D F#m B7 But the prettiest sight to see is the holly that will be B7/F# G A7 D G On your own front door.
D
Bridge: DM7 F#7 C#m7-5 Bm7-5 F#7 A pair of Hop-a-long boots and a pistol that shoots F#7 C#m7-5 Bm Are the wishes of Barney and Ben. E7 Fdim Bm7-5 E7 Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk Bm7-5 Fdim A7 Is the hope of Janice and Jen. A AM7 A7 A7/6 Em7 Fdim A7 And Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again.
A7 D6 D9 G G/B D DM7 F#7 G It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go. Em7 G/B A7 DM7 F#m B7 There's a tree in the grand hotel, one in the park as well -E7 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 A7 The sturdy kind that doesn't mind the snow. A7 D6 D9 G G/B D DM7 F#7 G It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, soon the bells will start. E7 Bm7-5 A7 Fdim D F#m B7 And the thing that will make them ring is the carol that you sing B7/F# G A7 F#7 Right within your heart,
B7
G A7 D right within your heart.
It's Christmas Time Again Words & Music by Peggy Lee Recorded by Peggy Lee, 1953
D Cdim G Edim Snowflakes fallin', church bells callin' D9 Cdim Em7 It's Christmas time again.
A7
Em7 A7 G/B Edim Fires lighted, kids excited D A7 D D7 It's Christmas time again. G G/F# E7-9 A7 Now Santa's sleigh is on it's way, D A7 D With candy canes and toys;
C#7
Bm F#7 Bm7 E7-9 And wonderful things that Santa Claus brings G Edim A7 To good little girls and boys.
D Cdim G Edim Candle glow and mistletoe D9 Cdim Em7 It's Christmas time again.
A7
Em7 A7 G/B Edim Stockings hung and carols sungD F#7 B7 It's Christmas time again. G G/F# F# F#7 There's the tree to trim, our glasses brim Bm F#7 E7/9 With love and joy and cheer; G/B D Gdim D A7 Bm7 Edim Em7 E7/9 G/B Edim D To all a Mer - ry Christ - mas, and a Hap - py New Year! G/B D Gdim D A7 Bm7 To all a Mer - ry Christ - mas, Edim Em7 and a
G G/F# Hap -
A7/6 Gdim D Cdim py New Year!
Em7
Edim
D9
It's Dark On Observatory Hil Words & Music by Johnny Burke & Harold Spinal Recorded by Ray Conniff, 1960
A7 D F#m Bm7 C#m7-5 B7 It's dark on ob - ser - va - tor - y hill; Cdim E7 Bm7-5 E7 Cdim E E - D9 - Edim - E7 Come on, let's pre - tend we're Jack and Jill. G G/F# Em B+ Em7 Edim A We'll stroll to the hill - top where col - lege sweet - hearts go D6 B7 E7/9 A7/6 And look at the lights on the cam - pus down be - low.
D F#m Bm7 C#m7-5 B7 We'll learn what as - tron - o - my is for, Cdim E7 Bm7-5 E7 Cdim E E - D9 - Edim - E7 We'll learn what the stars can have in store; G G/F# Gdim Edim D F#7 B7 We'll know in ad - vance the moon may mean ro - mance Cdim Em7 G/B A7 Edim D When it's dark on ob - ser - va - tor - y hill.
Bridge: F7 Bb Gm Eb Cm And I'd like to re - cite you a po - em that I wrote; F7 Cdim Gdim F7 It tells why I think you're won - der - ful. Bb Gm Cm Edim Then from a - far we can hear a sweet gui - tar Bb C#7 F#7 A7 While voi - ces are har - mo - ni - zing.
D F#m Bm7 C#m7-5 B7 We don't have to know a - rith - ma - tic Cdim E7 Bm7-5 E7 Cdim E E - D9 - Edim - E7 To fi - gure why you and I would click; G G/F# Gdim My heart tells me this:
Edim
D F#7 B7 your lips were meant to kiss
Cdim Em7 G/B A7 Edim D When it's dark on ob - ser - va - tor - y hill.
It's Easy to Remember Words & Music by Lorenz Hart & Richard Rodgers, 1935 Recorded by Perry Como, 1957 From the 1935 film "Mississippi"
A Edim E7 D9 Bm7-5 AM7 Your sweet ex - pres - sion, the smile you gave me, Edim D9 The way you looked
E7 Cdim when we
A AM7 met --
A7
F#7
A7+5
D E7-9 D9 A F#7 D9 Bm7-5 E7 C#m7-5 It's easy to re - mem - ber, but so hard to for - get.
Edim E7 I hear you whis - per,
D9
Bm7-5 AM7 F#7 "I'll al - ways love you,"
F#7 Cdim
Edim D9 E7 Cdim A I know it's over, and yet,
AM7
A7
A7+5
D E7-9 D9 A F#7 D9 Bm7-5 E7 A It's easy to re - mem - ber, but so hard to for - get.
Bridge: AM7 A7 Em7 Edim Dsus2 D B7 So I must dream to have your hand caress me, G Gdim D Fingers press me tight;
D7
Dm7 G7 C I'd rather dream than have that lonely feelin'
Am
E B7 E Stealing through the night.
A Edim E7 D9 Bm7-5 AM7 F#7 Each little moment is clear be - fore me, Edim D9 E7 Cdim A AM7 And though it brings me regret,
A7
A7+5
D E7-9 D9 A F#7 D9 Bm7-5 E7 Fdim A It's easy to re - mem - ber, but so hard to for - get.
It's De-lovely Words & Music by Cole Porter Recorded by Sarah Vaughan, 1952 From the 1936 musical "Red, Hot and Blue"
E7
It's De-lovely
D D6 Bm7 Em7 A7 Em7 A7 D D6 I feel a sudden urge to sing the kind of ditty that invokes the Spring; D6 Edim Em A7 Em7 G/B Edim Gdim D So, control your desire to curse while I cru - ci - fy the verse. D Cdim Bm7 Em7 Gdim A7 Em7 Cdim A7 D D6 This verse I've started seems to me the "Tin Pan-tithesis" of melody, Dalt G B7 E7 So to spare you all the pain, Em7 A7 Edim Gdim D I'll skip the darn thing and sing the refrain.
D D+ The night is young, the skies are clear D6 Dalt D6 And if you want to go walkin', Dear, D Cdim Em7 A7 It's delightful, it's delicious, it's de - love - ly. Em B+ A7 G/B A7 I understand the reason why you're sentimental, 'cause so am I -G/E Em7 G/E Em7 Gdim A7 Gdim D D6 It's de - light - ful, it's de - li - cious, it's de - love - ly.
Bridge: D G/B D7 Am7 D7 Am7 G D7/9 G/B Am7 G You can tell at a glance what a swell night this is for ro - mance G/F# B7 Edim B7 Cdim Em7 G/B A7 A7+5 You can hear Dear Mother Nature murmuring low, "Let yourself go."
D D+ So please be sweet, my chickadee D6 Dalt D6 And when I kiss ya, just say to me D Cdim Em7 A7 "It's delightful, it's delicious, it's delectable, it's delirious, Em7 A7 A7+5 D6 It's dilemma, it's de-limit, it's deluxe, it's de-lovely."
It's Getting Better Words & Music by Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil Recorded by "Mama Cass" Elliott, 1969 (#30)
Intro: G - Am7 - D9
G - Am7 - D7
G Am7 G Am7 D9 Am7 Once I believed that when love came to me,
D7
Am7
G Am7 G Am7 D9 Am7 It would come with rockets, bells and po - et - ry; Em But with me and you
B+
C
D7
Cdim
B7
C/B Am7 Am7/G D9 Am7 D7 it just started qui - et - ly and grew
Am7 D7 G Am Em C Am7 D7 And be - lieve it or not, now there's G G/F# Am7 D9 Am7 G Am7 Something groovy and good 'bout whatever we got.
G
G/F# Am D7 And it's getting better, Am7 D7 G G/F# E7 Grow - ing strong - er
Em B+ A9 Am D7 warm and wild - er,
Am Am7 G5 Am7 D9 Get - ting bet - ter ev' - ry - day, G Am7 D9 Bet - ter ev' - ry - day.
G Am7 G Am7 D9 Am7 I don't feel all turned on and starry eyed; G Am7 G Am7 D9 Am7 I just feel a sweet contentment deep inside.
D7
D7
Am7
Cdim
B7
Em B+ C C/B Am7 Am7/G D9 Am7 Holding you at night just seems kind of nat - ur - al and right, Am7 D7 G Am Em C Am7 D7 And it's not hard to see that it G G/F# Am7 D9 Am7 G Am7 Is - n't half of what it's gon - na turn out to be,
G
D7
G/F# Am D7 'Cause it's getting bet - ter, Am7 D7 G G/F# E7 Grow - ing strong - er
Em B+ A9 Am D7 warm and wild - er,
Am Am7 G5 Am7 D9 Get - ting bet - ter ev' - ry - day, G Am7 D9 Bet - ter ev' - ry - day.
Instrumental Bridge: G G/F# Em B+ Ba da da da dah
C
C/B Am7 Am7/G D9 Am7 D7 da da da da da da da da da
G G/F3 C C/B And I don't mind waiting,
G
G/F# C C/B I don't mind waitin',
G G/F# Am7 D9 Am7 G Am7 'Cause no matter how long it takes, the two of us know
G
G/F# Am D7 That it's getting bet - ter, Am7 D7 G G/F# E7 Grow - ing strong - er
Em B+ A9 Am D7 warm and wild - er,
Am Am7 G5 Am7 D7 Get - ting bet - ter ev' - ry - day, G Am7 D7 Bet - ter ev' - ry - day.
G
Am7
G
Am7
D9
D9
Coda (repeat to fade): G Am7 G/B C G/B D9 Getting bet - ter ev' - ry - day, G Am7 G/B C G/B Am7 Getting bet - ter ev' - ry - day.
D7
Suggested by recent visitor Allan Fellows. (Thanks, Allan!) It was worth the reminder that Mama Cass sang some pretty good stuff on her own, quite apart from the awesome harmonies she contributed to The Mamas And The Papas It's Getting Better
It's Impossible Words & Music by Sid Wayne & Armando Manzanero Recorded by Perry Como, 1970 (#10)
Em7/9 Edim Dsus4 D F#m A7 Dsus D D9 Bm It's im - pos - si - ble -- tell the sun to leave the sky, Bm7/E Em7/9 Em7 A7 It's just im - pos - si - ble. F#7 Gdim Bm Bm7/E G6 It's im - pos - si - ble -- ask a baby not to cry, C#m7-5 B7 C It's just im - pos - si - ble.
B7
Cdim G9 G G/F# Can I hold you
Edim
Gm7 Gdim closer to me
Em7 Dsus4 D F#m C#m7-5 B7 And not feel you goin' through me, Cdim Em7/9 Em B+ Em7/9 Em D9 Em7 Split the sec - ond that I nev - er think of you? Em7 G/B A7sus4 A7 Em7 Oh how im - pos - si - ble!
A
A7
Em7/9 Edim Dsus4 D F#m A7 Dsus D D9 Bm Can the o - cean keep from rush - in' to the shore? Bm7/E Em7/9 Em7 A7 It's just im - pos - si - ble. F#7 Gdim Bm Bm7/E G6 If I had you, could I ever want for more? C#m7-5 B7 Gdim It's just im - pos - si - ble.
B7
Cdim G9 G G/F# Gm7 Gdim And to - mor - row, should you ask me for the world, Edim Dsus4 D Somehow I'd get it;
F#m C#m7-5
B7
F#m C#m7-5 B7 Cdim Em B+ I would sell my very soul and not regret it, A6 A G/B A7 Em7/9 Em7 Edim D9 D For to live with - out your love is just im - pos - si - ble.
*Requested by recent (and frequent) visitor James Andrews.
It's Magic Words & Music by Sammy Cahn & Jule Styne Recorded by Doris Day, 1948
A9 A You sigh, the song begins; AM7 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 You speak and I hear violins -- it's magic.
Bm7-5
E7
Edim
E7
E7 Bm7-5 E7 The stars desert the skies E9 Bm7-5 E7 AM7 And rush to nestle in your eyes -- it's magic. E+ A6 Bbm7-5 Without a golden wand
Edim E9 or mystic charms,
A
Edim
E7
Bm7
Bm7-5 F#m B7 F#m7 B7 Bm7-5 E7 Fantastic things begin when I am in your arms.
A9 A When we walk hand in hand, AM7 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 The world becomes a wonderland -- it's magic.
Bm7-5
E7
Edim
E7 Bm7-5 E7 How else can I explain E9 E7 Bm7-5 E7 C#m7-5 F#7 Those rainbows when there is no rain? It's mag - ic. C#m7-5 F#7 Why do I
Bm7-5 tell myself
Dm
Fdim AM7 F#m7 B7 These things that happen are all really true, A
B7
A9 Fdim F#m When in my heart I know Bm7-5 The magic
E7-9 E7 A F#m is my love for you.
Bm7
Bm7-5
E7
A
AM7
E7
It's Not For Me to Say Words & Music by Al Stillman & Robert Allen Recorded by Johnny Mathis, 1957 (#5)
(D6) E7 Em7 It's not for me to say A7-9 DM7 D6 You love me,
DM7
A9
D6
(D6) E7 Em7 It's not for me to say
A9
A9 D B7 You'll always care. D7-9 Em Em7 Oh, but here, for the moment, Em6 F#7 Bm I can hold you fast F#7 Bm7 F# Gdim(II) And press your lips to mine
G#m7
C#7 F# Em7 And dream that love will last.
A7
Em Em7 As far as I can see,
A9
A7-9 DM7 D6 This is Hea - ven, Am7 D7 And speaking just for me, D7+5 G It's ours to share.
G+7
G6
G
G6 G+7 Gm Gm7-5(IV) Perhaps the glow of love will grow D F#m7-5(II) With every passing day,
B7
E7 E+ Or we may never meet again, A9 A+ D6 But then, it's not for me to say.
DM7
D6
Em7
A7
(Last time)
(Bm7-5) Em C Or we may never meet again, A9 A7/9 A+ D6 But then, it's not for me to say.
DM7
D6
DM7
It's Not For Me to Say
It's Only A Paper Moon Words & Music by Billy Rose, E.Y Harburg & Harold Arlen Recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, 1938
It's Only A Paper Moon
G E7 Am7 D7 Say, it's only a paper moon, D D9 G D7 G Sailing over a cardboard sea,
D9
G E7 Am7 D7 But it wouldn't be make believe, Am7 D7 G If you believed in me.
D7
G E7 Am7 D7 Yes, it's only a canvas sky, D D9 G D7 G Hanging over a muslin tree,
D9
G E7 Am7 D7 But it wouldn't be make believe, Am7 D7 G G7 If you believed in me.
Bridge: Am7 Gdim Bm Bm7 Without your love, Am7 D7 G It's a honky tonk parade,
G7
Am7 Gdim Bm Bm7 Without your love, G E7 A9 D7+5 It's a melody played at a penny arcade.
G E7 Am7 D7 It's a Barnum and Bailey world, D D9 G D7 G Just as phony as it can be,
D9
G E7 Am7 D7 But it wouldn't be make believe, Am7 D7 G If you believed in me.
Jamaica Farewell Words & Music by Lord Burgess Recorded by Harry Bellafonte, 1956
A D Down the way, where the nights are gay, A D A E7 A And the sun shines daily on the mountain top, A D I took a trip on a sailing ship, A D A E7 A A And when I reached Jamaica, I made a stop.
Refrain: E7 A D But I'm sad to say, I'm on my way, E7 A Won't be back for many a day, A A7 D Dm(7) My heart is down, my head is turning around, A E7 A I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town.
Sounds of laughter everywhere, And the dancing girls sway to and fro, I must declare, my heart is there, Though I've been from Maine to Mexico.
Repeat Refrain:
Down at the market, you Ladies cry out while on Aki rice, swordfish are And the rum is fine any
Repeat Refrain:
can hear, their heads they bear, nice, time of year.
It's Over Words & Music by Jimmie Rodgers Recorded by Jimmie Rodgers, 1966*
A A6 A AM7 AM7/6 If time were not a moving thing and I could make it stay AM7 A7 A7/6 A7 This hour of love we share would always be D9 Dm Dm7 Asus4 There'd be no coming day to shine a morning light
A
Asus4 G E7 A6 A And make us realize our night is o - ver.
A A6 A AM7 AM7/6 AM7 When you walk away from me, there is no place to put my hand A7 A7/6 A7 D9 D D6 D9 Except to shade my eyes against the sun that rises o'er the land Asus4 A Asus4 G E7 I watch you walk away -- somehow I have to let you go A6 A AM7 Now it's o - ver.
A7
D D6 D DM7 D6 DM7 If you knew just how I really feel, you might return and yet D7 D6 D7 G9 G G9 Gm There are so many times that people have to love and then forget; D9 D Oh, there might have been a way; Dsus4 D E A7 D6 D Somehow I have to force myself to say, "It's o - ver."
A A6 A AM7 AM7/6 So I turn my back, turn my collar to the wind,
AM7
A7 A7/6 A7 D9 D D6 Move along in silence trying not to think at all;
D9
G
A Asus4 A G E7 I set my feet before me, walk the silent street before me, A6 A Now it's o - ver.
D
Bm7-5
E7
A A6 A AM7 AM7/6 If time were not a moving thing and I could make it stay AM7 A7 A7/6 A7 This hour of love we share would always be D9 Dm Dm7 Asus4 There'd be no coming day to shine a morning light
A
Asus4 G E7 A6 A And make us realize our night is o - ver. G It's o
G/F#
Em7 -
G/B
A ver.
Although Elvis Presley would record the song in 1973 -- and in all honesty, it's probably his version that is better remembered now -- I don't believe either he (or Eddy Arnold, who recorded it two years after Rodgers) ever captured the feel of the song as well as the original.
It's Over
It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Words & Music by Eddie Pola & George Wyle Recorded by Johnny Mathis, 1963
It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
A7 D F#m G A7 D It's the most wonderful time of the year,
F#m
G
A7
G Gdim D B7 With the kids jingle belling and everyone telling you, G E7 Bm7-5 "Be of good cheer" --
Fdim
E7
A7 D F#m G A7 D It's the most wonderful time of the year.
A7 D F#m G A7 D It's the hap - happiest sea-son of all,
F#m
F#m
G
G
A7
A7
G Gdim D B7 With those holiday greetings and gay happy meetings G E7 When friends come to call;
Bm7-5
Fdim
A7 D F#m G A7 D7 It's the hap - happiest sea - son of all.
E7
Am7
D7
Bridge: Em7 A7 D Bm7 There'll be parties for hosting, marshmallows for toasting Em7 A7 D And caroling out in the snow;
D7
Gm7 Gdim D B7 There'll be scary ghost stories and tales of the glories Em7 Fdim A7 Of Christmases long, long ago.
A7 D F#m G A7 D It's the most wonderful time of the year.
F#m
G
A7
G Gdim D B7 There'll be much mistletoeing and hearts will be glowing G E7 When loved ones are near;
Bm7-5
Fdim
E7
A7 D F#m G A7 D7 Am7 It's the most wonderful time of the year.
D7
Repeat Bridge: A7 D F#m G A7 D It's the most wonderful time of the year.
F#m
G
A7
G Gdim D B7 There'll be much mistletoeing and hearts will be glowing G E7 When loved ones are near;
Bm7-5
Fdim
E7
A7 D F#m G A7 D F#m G A7 It's the most wonderful time, it's the most wonderful time, D F#m G A7 D It's the most wonderful time of the year.
Gdim
D
It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
It's The Same Old Dream Words & Music by Sammy Cahn & Jule Styne Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1958
D Dalt D9 Em7 B7 I can see a steeple, surrounded by people Bm F#7 Bm F#7 Cdim Oh how real it all starts to seem. G G/F# Cdim Edim A7/6 A7 D G F#m Bm Just as the choir is sing - ing, my alarm starts ringing. G Em7 A7 It's the same old dream.
D Dalt D9 Em7 B7 And then my thoughts inspire a scene by the fire, Bm F#7 Bm F#7 Cdim In a cottage close by a stream. G G/F# Cdim Edim A7/6 A7 D G F#m Bm I know it all by heart now - we're about to part now. G Edim D It's the same old dream.
D D7 Am7 D9 D7 D D7 G D7/9 If you but knew how many times I pretend that I'm with you Cdim G Am7 Cdim G I'm sure your heart would un - bend. Am7 B7 Cdim B7 Gdim E7/9 E7 A7/6 A7 You'd see me through until my dream had a hap - py end - ing
D Dalt D9 A7 Em7 B7 And I can picture clearly the things I love dearly Bm F#7 Bm F#7 Cdim In the cen - ter you reign supreme. G G/F# Cdim A7 D G F#m Bm We kiss and I dis - cov - er that I'm a lone - some lover. G Edim D It's the same old dream. (Musical Interlude - first two lines of last verse) G G/F# Cdim A7 D G F#m Bm We kiss and I dis - cov - er that I'm a lone - some lover. G Edim D It's the same old dream.
Jambalaya Words & Music by Hank Williams, 1952 Recorded by Fats Domino, 1961
A E Good-bye, Joe, me gotta go, me-oh my-oh, E7 A Me gotta go pole the pirogue down the bayou. E My Yvonne, the sweetest one, me-oh my-oh, E7 A Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou.
Refrain: A E Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and fillet gumbo, E7 A 'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher a mi-o; E Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gay-oh, E7 A Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou.
Thibodaux, Fontaineaux, the place is buzzin'; Kinfolk come to see Yvonne by the dozen. Dress in style, go hog wild, me-oh my-oh, Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou. Refrain: Settle down far from town, bet me a pirogue, And I'll catch all the fish in the bayou; Trade my mon to buy Yvonne what she need-oh, Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou. Refrain:
It's The Talk of the Town Words & Music by Marty Symes, A. J. Neiburg & Jerry Livingston, 1933 Recorded by Glen Gray, 1937
It's The Talk of the Town
DM7 Fdim Em7 A7+5 A7 I can't show my face, can't go an - y - place, Am7 D7 GM7 C9 CM7 Peo - ple stop and stare, it's so hard to bear. DM7 Bm7-5 DM7 C7 B7 Ev' - ry - bod - y knows you left me... E7 Bm7-5 Cdim Em7 It's the talk of the town.
A7
DM7 Fdim Em7 A7+5 A7 Ev' - ry - time we meet, my heart skips a beat; Am7 D7 GM7 C9 CM7 We don't stop to speak, though it's just a week. DM7 Bm7-5 DM7 C7 B7 Ev' - ry - bod - y knows you left me... E7 A7-9 A7+5 D It's the talk of the town.
Bm7
Bridge:
Em7 A7 G/B A9 A7 We sent out in - vi - ta - tions to friends and re - la - tions Em7 A7 F#m7 An - noun - cing our wed - ding day;
A7
E7 Bm7 E7 Bm7 Friends and re - la - tions gave con - grat - u - la - tions -E7 How can you face them?
Bb9 A7 What can you say?
DM7 Fdim Em7 A7+5 A7 Let's make up, sweet - heart, we can't stay a - part; Am7 D7 GM7 C9 CM7 Don't let fool - ish pride keep you from my side. DM7 Bm7-5 DM7 C7 B7 How can love like ours be end - ed? E7 A7-9 A7+5 D It's the talk of the town.
Jeepers Creepers Words & Music by Johnny Mercer & Harry Warren, 1938 Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1958
Em7/9 A7 D9 Bm7 G6 G/B A7 G6 D9 Jee - pers, cree - pers, where'd ya get those pee - pers? Em7/9 A7 D9 B7 G6 G/B A7 D Jee - pers, cree - pers, where'd ya get those eyes? Em7/9 A7 D9 Bm7 G6 G/B A7 G6 D9 Gosh all, git up, how'd they get so lit up? Em7/9 A7 D9 B7 G6 G/B A7 D Gosh all, git up, how'd they get that size?
Bridge: Am7 Bm7 G9 G6 Am7 Bm7 D7 GM7 G6 Gol - ly gee! When you turn those heat - ers on Bm7 C#m7 AM7 F#m Bm7 C#m7 B7 A7/9 A7 Woe is me, got to put my cheat - ers on.
Em7/9 A7 D9 Bm7 G6 G/B A7 G6 D9 Jee - pers, cree - pers, where'd ya get those pee - pers? Em7/9 A7 D9 B7 G6 G/B A7 D B7 Oh, those wee - pers, how they hyp - no - tize! G6 G/B A7 D Where'd ya get those eyes?
I inadvertantly deleted the e-mail from the visitor who requested this one -my apologies, whoever you are, but thanks for the suggestion.
It's Too Soon To Know Words & Music by Deborah Chessler Recorded by Pat Boone, 1958 (#4)
Intro:
A - AM7 - D9 - A
Bm - Bm7 - E7
E F#m D9 Bm D9 Bm7-5 E Does she love me? It's too soon to know D9 Fdim AM7 F#m AM7 F#m Can I be - lieve her when she tells me so? Fdim D9 Bm D9 Bm7-5 E Is she foolin'? Is it all a game? D9 Fdim AM7 Am I the fire
F#m AM7 F#m or just another flame?
D9 Bm Cdim E7/9 A one-sided love would break my heart AM7 D9 Bm7-5 AM7 F#m She may be just acting and playing a part
D9 E7 Bm7-5 D9 Bm7-5 E7 If she don't love me let her tell me so Fdim AM7/6 F#m Cdim AM7 I won't hold her if she wants to go F#m D9 Bm7-5 Dm6 Though I'll cry when she's gone Fdim E AM7 D9 F#m B7 I won't die, I'll live on Cdim Bm Bm7/E D9 If it's so, it's too soon, Bm7-5 E7/6 E7 A Way too soon to know
AM7 - D9 - A
Bm - Bm7 - E7
D9 E7 Bm7-5 D9 Bm7-5 E7 If she don't love me let her tell me so Fdim AM7/6 F#m Cdim AM7 I won't hold her if she wants to go F#m D9 Bm7-5 Dm6 Though I'll cry when she's gone Fdim E AM7 D9 F#m B7 I won't die, I'll live on Cdim Bm Bm7/E D9 If it's so, it's too soon, Bm7-5 E7/6 E7 A Way too soon to know
AM7 - D9 - A
Bm - Bm7 - E7 - E7/6
AM7/6
*Requested by recent visitor Reuben McDaniel.
It's Too Soon To Know
Java Jive Words & Music by Milton Drake & Ben Oakland, 1940 Recorded by The Ink Spots, 194
D Fdim D6 A7 Em7 A7 I love cof - fee, I love tea Gdim Edim Em7 A7 D D6 I love the Java Jive and it loves me D D7 G Gm7 Coffee and tea and the jivin' and me, D A7 G/B A7 D A cup, a cup, a cup, a cup, a cup!
Fdim
A7
D Fdim D6 A7 Em7 A7 I love ja - va sweet and hot Gdim Edim Em7 A7 D D6 Whoops! Mr. Moto, I'm a coffee pot. D D7 G Gm7 Shoot me the pot, and I'll pour me a shot, D A7 G/B A7 D A cup, a cup, a cup, a cup, a cup!
Bridge: D9 G7/6 Oh, slip me a slug from that wonderful mug, G7/6 D And I'll cut a rug till I'm snug in the jug. D Bm7 Fdim A7 Em7 A7 A slice of onion and a raw one, draw one. Bm7-5 A7 Cdim A7 Waiter waiter percolator
D Fdim D6 A7 Em7 A7 I love cof-fee, I love tea Gdim Edim Em7 A7 D D6 I love the Java Jive and it loves me D D7 G Gm7 Coffee and tea and the jivin' and me, D A7 G/B A7 D A cup, a cup, a cup, a cup, a cup!
Fdim D Em7 A7 Oh, Boston bean, soy bean, D D6 Fdim A7 Green beans, cabbage and greens, D D7 G Gm7 I'm not keen for a bean A7 G/B A7 Em7 A7 Edim Unless it is a cheery cheery bean, boy.
D Fdim D6 Em7 A7 I love cof - fee, I love tea Gdim Edim Em7 A7 D D6 I love the java jive and it loves me D D7 G Gm7 Coffee and tea and the java and me D A7 G/B A7 D A cup, a cup, a cup, a cup, a cup!
D A7 G/B A7 I love java, sweet and hot Gdim Edim Em7 A7 D D6 Whoops! mr. moto, I'm a coffee pot D D7 G Gm7 Shoot me the pot and I'll pour me a shot D A7 G/B A7 D A cup, a cup, a cup, a cup, a cup! Bridge 2: D9 G7/6 Oh, pour me that slug from the wonderful mug G7/6 D And I'll cut a rug till I'm snug in a jug D Bm7 Fdim A7 Em7 A7 Drop a nickel in my pot, Joe. Taking in slow. Bm7-5 A7 Em7 Cdim Em7 A7 Waiter, waiter, per - co - la - tor!
Java Jive
D Fdim D6 A7 Em7 A7 I love cof - fee, I love tea Gdim Edim Em7 A7 D D6 I love the Java Jive and it loves me D D7 G Gm7 Coffee and tea and the java and me, D A7 G/B A7 D D6 A cup, a cup, a cup, a cup, a cup...boy.
Suggested by Keith Lundblad.
Thanks, Keith!
Java Jive
Jingle Bell Rock Words & Music by Joe Beal & Jim Boothe Recorded by Bobby Helms, 1957
D A D6 A7/6 Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock, D6 F#m Em7 A7 Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring, Em7 A7 Em7 A7 Snowin' and blowin' up bushels of fun -E7 Bm7-5 A7sus4 A7+5 Now the jingle hop has be - gun; D A D6 A7/6 Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock, D6 F#m Em7 A7 Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time, Em7 A7 Em7 A7 Em7 Edim D D7 Dancin' and prancin' in Jingle Bell Square in the frosty air.
Bridge: G6 G5 Gm7/6 Gm7 D A7 G A7 D DM7 D7 What a bright time, it's the right time to rock the night a - way E Bm7-5 E E7 A Em7 A A9 A A7 Jingle bell time is a swell time to go glidin' in a one-horse sleigh
D A D6 A7/6 D9 F#m B7 Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet, jingle around the clock G G6/5 Gm7 Gm7/6 Mix and a-mingle in the jinglin' feet
Em7
First Time: G/B Em7 A7 A7sus4 A7 D That's the jin - gle bell rock
A7
Last Time: G/B Em7 A7 A7sus4 A7 G/B Em7 A7 A7sus4 A7 That's the jin - gle bell, that's the jin - gle bell, G/B Em7 A7 A7sus4 A7 D That's the jin - gle bell rock.
Jezebel Words & Music by Wayne Shanklin* Recorded by Frankie Laine, 1951 (#2)
Am G Am G Jez - e - bel,
Am
G Am G Jez - e - bel.
Am
G Am G Am G If ever the devil was born without a pair of horns, Am G Am It was you, Jezebel, it was you;
G
Am G Am G If ever an angel fell, Jez - e - bel, Am G It was you,
Am Jezebel, it was you;
D C D C If ever a pair of eyes promised paradise, D D9 D C C9 C F#7 G#7 F#7 F7 Deceiving me, grieving me, leavin' me blue, F#7 F7 F#7 F7 Jez - e - bel, it was you.
Am G Am G If ever the devil's plan was made to torment man Am G It was you,
Am Jezebel, it was you.
Am Am7 Dm7 Am Dm Dm7 Am Could be better that I never know a lover such as you, Am7 F7 G7 Dm7-5 E7 Forsaking dreams and all for the siren call of your arms.
Am Am7 Dm Dm7 Am Dm Dm7 Am Like a demon, love possessed me, you obsessed me constantly Am7 F7 G7 Dm7-5 E7 What evil star is mine, that my fate's design should be
Am G Am G Jez - e - bel?
Am
D C D C If ever a pair of eyes promised paradise, D D9 D C C9 C F#7 G#7 F#7 F7 Deceiving me, grieving me, leavin' me blue, F#7 F7 F#7 F7 Jez - e - bel, it was you.
Am G Am G If ever the devil's plan was made to torment man Am G Am G Am It was you, night and day, every way F7 Am Dm7 Am Jezebel, Jezebel, Jez - e - bel.
*This song was also recorded by Edith Piaf in 1951, with lyric credit on that recording given to Charles Aznavour (he may have translated it into French.) Aznavour subsequently recorded it himself in 1954. The song was also featured in the 1958 movie "The Seven Hills of Rome" starring Mario Lanza.
Jezebel
Joanne Words & Music by Michael Nesmith (later of The Monkees) Recorded by Michael Nesmith & The First National Band, 1970
Joanne
(G) C C/B Am7 Her name was Joanne Am7/G F F/F# G G7 C C/B And she lived in the meadow by a pond,
Am7
Am7/G
G7
C C/B Am7 And she touched me for a moment Am7/G F F/F# G G7 C With a look that spoke to me of her sweet love.
C/B
Am7
Am7/G
F
G7
Dm Dm7 G G7 C C/B Am7 Then the woman that she was drove her on in desperation, Am7/G Dm Dm7 G G7 C C/B Am7 And I saw as she went a most hopeless situation Am7/G F Fm7 G G7 C For Joanne and the man and the times that made them both run.
(G7) C C/B Am7 She was on - ly a girl;
Am7/G
F F/F# G G7 C I know that well, but still I could not see
C/B
Am7
Am7/G
Dm7
G7
C C/B Am7 That the hold that she had Am7/G F F/F# G C C/B Was much stronger than the love she felt for me.
Am7
Am7/G
Dm Dm7 G7 C C/B Am7 But stay-ing with her, and my little bit of wisdom Am7/G Dm Dm7 G G7 C C/B Am7 Broke down her desires like a light through a prism Am7/G F Fm7 G G7 C C/B Into yellows and blues and a tune that I could not have sung.
Bridge: Am Am7 Dm Dm+7 Dm7 Though the essence is gone, I have no tears to cry for her, F F7 G And my only thoughts of her are kind.
(Repeat first verse)
Dm7
G7
June In January Words & Music by Robin & Rainger Recorded by Dean Martin, 1959
A7 D D6 Fdim D It's June in Jan - u - ar - y Em A7 Because I'm in love Em7 A7 G A9 D G A7 It always is spring in my heart with you in my arms. D D6 Fdim D Em7 A7 The snow is just white blos - soms that fall from above. Em7 A7 G Gdim DM7 D6 G7 And here is the reason, my dear -- your magical charms. Fdim Bm Em6 The night is cold, the trees are bare Bm F# Bm7 E9 E7 A7 But I can feel the scent of roses in the air.
A7 D D6 Fdim D It's June in Jan - u - ar - y Em A7 Because I'm in love. Em7 A7 Em7 A9 A7 D But only because I'm in love with you.
A7+5
F#7
Bm
Just A Gigolo Words & Music by Julius Brammer, Irving Caesar & Leonello Casucci Recorded by Louis Armstrong, 1930
G G9 Just a gigolo, everywhere I go G/B Edim Am7 D7 People know the part I'm playing; Am Am+7 Am7 Am6 Paid for every dance, selling each romance Am7 D9 D7 G6 Every night some heart be - tray - ing.
Am7
D7
G G+7 G7 CM7/6 CM7 There will come a day youth will pass away -Bm7-5 E7 Am AM+7 Then what will they say about me? C Cm When the end comes, I know, they'll say,
G B7 E7 "Just a gi-go-lo"
Am7 D9 D7 G9 G As life goes on with - out me.
Just Because Words & Music by Joe Shelton, S. Robin, Bob Shelton Recorded by Brenda Lee, 1959*
Just Because
D9 E7 A D9 A E7 Well-now just because you think you're so pretty, A D9 A Bm7-5 E7 Fdim E7 Just because your Mama thinks you're hot (you're not!) E7 Bm7-5 E7 Just because you think you've got something, D9 Bm7-5 Fdim E7 A That no - body else has got. Edim Bm7-5 E7 (You've got that certain nothin'!) A D9 A E7 A You know you made me spend all my money
E7
D9
E7
A AM7 A7 A7/6 D9 You laughed, and called me old Santa Claus. D9 Bm7-5 Dm6 BbM7 A C#m7-5 F#7 Well I'm telling you, honey, I'm through with you, D9 Bm7-5 E7 A Because, just be - cause.
Edim
E7
E7 A D9 A Bm7-5 A D9 A Oh, just because you think I'll be lonesome, A D9 A Bm7-5 E7 Fdim Just because you think I'll be blue,
E7
E7
E7 Bm7-5 E7 Fdim E7 Just because you think I'd be foolish D9 Bm7-5 Fdim E7 A To stay around at home and wait for you.
Edim
A D9 E7 D9 A D9 Though you made me drop all my fortune,
A
E7
E7
A AM7 A7 C#7 D9 You laughed, and called me old Santa Claus. D9 Bm7-5 Dm6 BbM7 A C#m7-5 F#7 Well I'm telling you, honey, I'm through with you, D9 Bm7-5 E7 A C#m7-5 Because, just be - cause, D9 E7 Bm7-5 A D9 Because, just be - cause
A
F#7
D9
E7
*I picked up a line from The McGuire Sisters' version of this one ("you've got that certain nothin'") just because I like the "attitude" it brings with it -and the line "your Mama thinks you're hot" comes from the original Shelton Brothers lyric, as sung by Elvis Presley; the "you're not" is my own intrusion. In fact, I'll credit just about anybody else before I acknowledge that probably the biggest version of this song that ever got recorded was Frank Yankovic's polka rendition.
Just Because
Just Bummin' Around Words & Music by Pete Graves Recorded by Perry Como, 1953
A Em7 A7+5 D6 I got an old slouch hat,
A7
B7 Cdim Em7 A7 Got my roll on my shoul - der
A7+5
D6
Em7
A7
Em7 A7 Em7 Cdim A7 I'm as free as a breeze and do as I please, Em7 A7 A7+5 D6 Just a bummin' a - round.
Cdim
A Em7 A7+5 D6 A7 Got a mil - lion friends, B7 Cdim Em7 A7 Don't feel any old - er
A7
Em7
A7+5
D6
A7
Em7 A7 Em7 Cdim A7 Got noth - in' to lose, not e - ven the blues, Em7 A7 A7+5 D6 Just a bummin' a - round.
D - Am7 - D7
Bridge: G Em7 G Gdim D G Gdim D DM7 When - ev - er worries start to botherin' me ( start botherin' me ) E7 B7 E7 Cdim E7 B7 E7 Cdim A7 Em7 Cdim A7 I grab my coat, my old slouch hat, hit the trail a - gain, AM7 A7 You see . . .
A Em7 A7+5 D6 I ain't got a dime,
A7
B7 Cdim Em7 A7 Don't care where I'm go - in'
A7+5
Em7
D6
A7
Em7 A7 Em7 Cdim A7 I'm as free as a breeze an' do as I please, Em7 A7 A7+5 D6 Just a bummin' a - round.
*Suggested by frequent visitor Joe Burke.
D7
Just for a Thrill Words & Music by Lil Armstrong & Dion Raye Recorded by Ray Charles, 1962
G Cdim Am7 C Cdim D9 D6 G9 G Bm7-5 Just for a thrill, you changed the sunshine to rain; E7 Cdim Am7 C Cdim D9 D6 G5 G6 G9 G7 Just for a thrill, you filled my heart with pain.
E7-9
Gm7
C9 G/B E7-9 Cdim G B7/F# E7-9 E7 To me you were my pride and joy, but to you, I was merely a toy A7 Em7 A7 Em7 D7/9 A plaything that you could toss around at will.
G Cdim Am7 C Cdim D9 D6 G9 G Bm7-5 Just for a thrill, you made my life one sad song; E7 Cdim Am7 C Cdim D9 G5 G6 G9 G7 Just for a thrill, you just led me along.
E7-9
Gm7
CM7 CM7/6 Cm7-5 Cdim Although you are free, havin' your fun, G B7/F# Cdim E7 To me you're still the only one, C C/B A7/9 Cdim D7/9 G 'Cause you made my heart stand still just for a thrill.
*Suggested by recent visitor Gary Dean from Dorking, UK
Just Friends Words & Music by John Klenner & Sam M. Lewis Recorded by Bobby Darin, 1961
E7/6 DM7 D6 DM7 D6 Dm6 Just friends, lov - ers no more, Dm7 AM7/9 A F#m Cdim Just friends, but not like be - fore
B7
D9 Bm7-5 E7 To think of what we've been, Fdim(III) Bm7-5 F#m not to kiss a - gain
And
Cdim F#7 B7 D9 E7/6 E7 Seems like pre - tend - ing it is - n't the end - ing.
E7/6 DM7 D6 DM7 D6 Dm6 Two friends drif - ting a - part, Dm7 AM7/9 A F#m Cdim B7 Two friends, but one bro - ken heart. D9 Bm7-5 E7 We loved, we laughed, we cried -Fdim(III) Bm7-5 F#m Sud - den - ly, love died. C#m7-5 B7 Edim E7/6 A The sto - ry ends, and we're just friends.
*Requested by recent visitor Penny Gong.
Just In Time Words & Music by Betty Comden, Adolph Green & Jule Styne Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1956 (#46)
D (Fdim) D Fdim D Fdim C#m7 F#7 Just in time, I found you just in time, Am Am+7 B7 Bm7-5 Before you came, my time was running low;
E7
A7 (Cm) A7 Cm A7 Cm D9 I was lost, the losing dice were tossed, G9 C F#7 By bridges all were crossed, nowhere to go. Bm Now you're here, F Bm F Bm F#7 Bm And now I know just where I'm
Bm7-5 E7 go - ing;
D E7+9 B7 No more doubt or fear, I've found my way, B7 B7+ E9 A7 D A+ D For love came just in time, you found me just in time E7 Em7 A7 D And changed my lonely life that lovely day.
E9
Em7
A7
D (Fdim D Fdim D Fdim C#m7 F#7 Just in time, I found you just in time, Am Am+7 B7 Before you came, my time was running low;
Bm7-5
E7
A7(Cm) A7 Cm A7 Cm D9 I was lost, the losing dice were tossed, G9 C F#7 By bridges all were crossed, nowhere to go. Bm Now you're here, F Bm F Bm F#7 Bm And now I know just where I'm
Bm7-5 E7 go - ing;
D E7+9 B7 No more doubt or fear, I've found my way, B7 B7+ E9 A7 D A+ D For love came just in time, you found me just in time E7 Em7 A7 D And changed my lonely life that lovely day.
Fdim
D
Fdim
D
Just One More Chance Words & Music by Sam Coslow & Arthur Johnston Recorded by Les Paul & Mary Ford, 1951
A D9 Bm7-5 A C#m7 Just one more chance
Cdim
E7
E D9 Cdim E Cdim E7 C#m7 To prove it's you alone I care for
Cdim
E7
E D9 Cdim E Cdim E7 A D9 Dm6 E7 Each night I say a little prayer for just one more chance
A D9 Bm7-5 A Just one more night
C#m7
Cdim
E7
E D9 Cdim E Cdim E7 To taste the kisses that enchant me
C#m7
Cdim
E7
E D9 Cdim E Cdim E7 A Cdim E A I'd want no others if you'd grant me just one more chance
Bridge: A7 Em7 A7 Cdim D9 D I've learned the meaning of repentance; Dm Bm7-5 A Now you're the jury at my trial. F#7 C#m7-5 Bm I know that I should serve my sentence, B7 B7/F# Cdim E E7 D9 Bm7-5 Still, I'm hoping all the while you'll give me
A D9 Bm7-5 A Just one more word;
C#m7
Cdim
E7
E D9 Cdim E Cdim E7 C#m7 I said that I was glad to start out
Cdim
E7
E D9 Cdim E Cdim E7 Fdim A Cdim E A But now I'm back to cry my heart out for just one more chance.
This one was first popularized by Bing Crosby...twice! Bing first recorded "Just One More Chance" May 4, 1931, with the Victor Young Orchestra. It charted for 19 weeks, including two weeks at number one. Bing re-recorded the song for Decca June 9, 1939, and once again it charted for another 5 weeks, reaching as high as number 16. Suggested by recent visitor John BUchholz.
Just One Of Those Things Words & Music by Cole Porter Recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, 1956
B7 Em B+ It was just
Em7 Em6 B7 one of those things,
G Em7 C Cdim Just one of those crazy flings, G6 One
G/F# E7 C Am7 Cdim of those bells that now and then rings,
G6 Em F#m B7 Just one of those things.
B7 Em B+ It was just
Em7 Em6 B7 one of those nights,
G Em7 G/B C Cdim Just one of those fabulous flights, G6 E7 C Am7 Cdim A trip to the moon on gossamer wings, G6 G/F# Em7 Am7 B7 Just one of those things.
Bridge: Am Am+7 Am7 Am6 B7 If we'd thought a bit of the end of it G G/F# Em B7 When we started painting the town, C C/B Am7 Am7/G Gdim A-9 A7 We'd have been aware that our love af - fair C C/B Am Am7 B7 Was too hot not to cool down.
B7 Em B+ So, goodbye,
Em7 Em6 B7 dear, and a - men!
G G7 C Cdim Here's hoping we meet now and then. G E7 C Cdim D9 G It was great fun, but it was just one of those things!
I listened to this one over and over, and have pretty much come to the conclusion that it can be played in a pretty wide variety of ways...which, I suppose, is my way of saying "Don't get too attached to this arrangement -- you can use it as a starting point and have a great time working in the variations you're most comfortable with."
Just One Of Those Things
Just the Two Of Us Words & Music by MacDonald & Salter Recorded by Grover Washington, 1981 (#2)
Instrumental intro: FM7
E7
Am
Gm7
-
C7
FM7
E7
Am
Am7
FM7 E7 Am Gm7 C7 FM7 I see the crystal rain drops fall, and the beauty of it all E7 Am Am7 Is when the sun comes shining through. FM7 E7 Am To make those rainbows in my mind, Gm7 C7 FM7 When I think of you sometime, E7 Am Am7 And I want to spend some time with you.
Refrain: FM7 E7 Just the two of us,
Am Gm7 C7 we can make it if we try,
FM7 E7 Am Am7 Just the two of us, just the two of us. FM7 E7 Am Gm7 C7 Just the two of us; building castles in the sky; FM7 E7 Am Just the two of us; you and I.
We look for love, no time for tears, wasted water's all that is, And it don't make no flowers grow. Good things might come to those who wait, But not for those who wait too late We've got to go for all we know.
Repeat Refrain:
I hear the crystal raindrops fall on the window down the hall And it becomes the morning dew. And Darling, when the morning comes And I see the morning sun, I want to be the one with you.
Repeat Refrain:
Instrumental Coda: FM7
E7sus4 - E7
Gm7
D7sus4 -
D7
C#M7
C7sus4 - C7
FM7
Bb6
Am
Just the Two Of Us
Just Walking In The Rain Words & Music by Johnny Bragg & Buddy Killen Recorded by Johnnie Ray, 1956
A A9 A AM7 D G Just walking in the rain, D9 Em7 D Getting soaking wet,
D
A Cdim A Torturing my heart
G
D
Em7
A
A7 Edim Fdim D Cdim By trying to forget.
A7
A A9 A AM7 D G Just walking in the rain,
D
D9 Em7 D G So alone and blue,
D
A Cdim A Em7 All because my heart
A
A7 Edim D G Still remembers you.
D - DM7 -
Bridge: G G/F# Em7 People come to their windows, D G A7 D They always stare at me,
C#7
Bm F#7 Bm Bm7/E Shaking their heads in sorrow G G/F# Em7 G/B A7 Saying, "Who can that fool be?" A A9 A AM7 D G Just walking in the rain, D9 Em7 D Thinking how we met,
D
G
D
A Cdim A Em7 Knowing things have changed A7 Edim D Somehow I can't forget.
G
A
D
D7
Kaw-Liga Words & Music by Hank Williams & Fred Rose Recorded. by Hank Williams, 1952
Em Kaw-Liga was a wooden Indian, standin' by the door;
He fell in love with an Indian maid over in the antique store; B7 Kaw-Liga----just stood there and never let it show, Em So she could never answer yes or no.
He always wore his Sunday feathers and held a tomahawk; The maiden wore her beads and braids And hoped some day he'd talk. Kaw-Liga----stubborn to never show a sign, 'Cause his heart was made of knotty pine. (Refrain) E Poor old Kaw-Liga, he never got a kiss; A Poor old Kaw-Liga, he don't know what he missed. E B7 Is it any wonder that his face is red? Em Kaw-Liga, that poor old wooden head.
Kaw-Liga was a lonely Indian, never went no where; His heart was set on the Indian maid with the the coal black hair. Kaw-Liga----stood there and never let it show, So she could never answer yes or no.
Then one day a wealthy customer bought the Indian maid And took her oh so very far away. Kaw-Liga----stands there just as lonely as can be, And wishes he was still an old pine tree.
(Refrain)
Keep It A Secret Words & Music by Jessie Mae Robinson Recorded by Jo Stafford, 1953
G C Am Dm Am Dm F If you see my darling with som - bod - y new, Dm Am Dm G Dm Fdim C Am F C Keep it a se - cret, what - ev - er you do. F Dm7 Dm7-5 Fdim C G/B Am7 Gdim Why should you tell me and break my poor heart, D7 Am7 D9 D7 D7/9 D7 Dm6 G Cdim G Then fool - ish pride would just drive us a - part.
G C Am Dm Am Dm F If you see my dar - ling in some ren - dez - vous, Dm Am Dm G Dm Fdim Paint - ing the town with a
C Am F C girl he once knew,
F Dm7 Dm7-5 Fdim C G/B Am7 Gdim Pay no at - ten - tion and just let it be, A7 F Fdim G G6 G/B C But keep it a se - cret from me.
L-o-v-e Words & Music by Milt Gabler & Bert Kaempfert Recorded by Nat "King" Cole, 1964 (#81)
C C/B Am7 Am7/G Dm7 Dm7/G G7 "L" is for the way you look at me Dm7 G7 CM7 CM7/6 "O" is for the only one I see C7/6 F "V" is very, very extraordinary D D7 G D7 G7 G6 "E" is even more than anyone that you adore
C C/B Am7 Am7/G Dm7 Dm7/G G7 Love is all that I can give to you; Dm7 G7 CM7 CM7/6 Love is more than just a game for two. C7/6 Two in love can make it F Fm7 Fdim(III) Fdim Take my heart, but please don't break it " C C/B G Dm7 C ( C/B Love was made for me and you.
Fdim(III)
G7
)
The chords in parenthesis over the last line of the song are an optional turn-around to begin the song again -- which would probably be obvious the first time you played them, but it can be embarrassing to play in front of someone else and suddenly find yourself thinking "Where the heck am I gonna go with this now?" Been there. Done that. Don't recommend it.
Key Largo Words & Music by Bertie Higgins Recorded by Bertie Higgins, 1982 (Top 10)
D DM7 Em Wrapped around each other,
Em7
A7 D Lying in each other's arms
Em6
Em7
DM7 Em That first cold winter together, A7 D Trying so hard to stay warm;
A7
Em7
D
Em6
Em7
A7
D
Bm Bm7 G Watching those old movies, falling in love so desperately
G6
G/F# Em B+ Em7 Em6 A A7sus A7 Honey I was your hero, and you were my leading la - dy.
Refrain: A7 A+5 D F#m We had it all,
G
A7 D just like Bogie and Bacall
A7 D Bm Starring in our own late, late show, A7 D Sailing away to Key Largo.
F#m
D DM7 Em Honey can't you remember?
Em7
A7 D We played all the parts,
Bm
G
G
Em
A7
D
D DM7 Em That sweet scene of surrender
Em7
Em
A7
D
Bm Bm7 G Please say you will . . . play it again G/F# Em B+ Em7 'Cause I love you still -
G
A
Em
A7 D Em7 When you gave me your heart.
F#m
G6
G
Em6 A7sus4 Baby this can't be the end.
A7
G
Repeat Refrain:
A7 A+5 A7 D Here's lookin at you, Kid,
F#m
A7 D Missing all the things we did.
G
F#m
A7 D Bm We can find it once again, I know, A7 D Just like they did in Key Largo.
G
Bm7
F#m
G
G
A
Repeat Refrain:
Key Largo
Kisses Sweeter Than Wine Words & Music by Paul Campbell & Joel Newman** Recorded by Jimmie Rodgers*, 1957 (#3) Also recorded by Peter, Paul & Mary; First recorded by The Weavers, 1951
Kisses Sweeter Than Wine
Em D C Bm When I was a young man and never been kissed Am Bm7 Em I got to thinking it over what I had missed. Em D C Bm I got me a girl, I kissed her and then, and then, Am
Bm7 Em Oh Lord, I kissed her again.
Chorus: G D9 Em B7 Em She had kisses sweeter than wine, she had G D9 Oh - oh
Em B7 Em kisses sweeter than wine.
I asked her to marry and be my sweet wife, And we would be so happy the rest of our lives. I begged and I pleaded like a natural man, And then, Oh Lord, she gave me her hand. Chorus:
I worked mighty hard and so did my wife, Workin' hand in hand to make a good life. With corn in the field and wheat in the bins, I was, Oh Lord, the father of twins. Chorus:
Our children they numbered just about four, They all had sweethearts knockin' at the door. They all got married and they didn't hesitate; I was, Oh Lord, the grandfather of eight. Chorus:
Now that we're old, and ready to go, We get to thinkin' what happened a long time ago. We had a lot of kids, trouble and pain, But, Oh Lord, we'd do it again. Chorus:
*While there's no question the Jimmie Rodgers version of the song scored higher on the charts, my personal preference for how to play it is fundamentally the Peter, Paul & Mary version. The choice of words and chording on the refrain is a synthesis of both. **The authors' names merit mention here, as well. The name "Paul Campbell" was the group pen name of the Weavers. The name "Joel Newman" was the pen name for Huddie Ledbetter, who was the source for many of Weavers' greatest hits in the late 40s and early 50s.
Kisses Sweeter Than Wine
La Vie En Rose Words & Music by Mack David & Louiguy Original French lyric by Edith Piaf, 1946 Recorded by Louis Armstsrong, 1962
C CM7 CM7/6 CM7 Hold me close and hold me fast, C CM7 CM7/6 CM7 This mag - ic spell you cast, CM7/6 CM7 Dm7 G7 is La Vie En Rose.
This
Dm Dm+7 Dm7 When you kiss me, Heaven sighs, Dm6 Dm6/G And though I close my eyes, Dm7 Dm7-5 C I see La Vie En Rose.
Am
Dm7
G7
C CM7 CM7/6 CM7 When you press me to your heart, C CM7 CM7/6 CM7 I'm in a world a - part, CM7/6 C7 F A world where ro - ses bloom; Fm F#m7 C9 C And when you speak, An - gels sing from above; Dm Dm+7 Dm7 Ev' - ry day words seem to turn C CM7 CM7/6 CM7 Give your heart and soul to me C CM7 CM7/6 Dm7 And life will al - ways be
First Time G7 Dm7 Fdim C G#7 La Vie En Rose.
Last Time G7 Dm7 Fdim C La Vie En Rose.
Dm7
G7
G G7 into love songs.
Lady Words & Music by Bert Kaempfert, Herbie Rehbein, Larry Kusik & Charles Singleton Recorded by Jack Jones, 1967 (#39)
G D9 Am7 D9 La - dy, you're in love to - day, G D9 Am7 D9 Am7 D But what a - bout your bro - ken heart to - mor - row? Am A9 Em7 E7sus4 Am A9 Am Why waste all your love - li - ness D Am A9 Am Am7 D7/9 Cdim G On some - one if he real - ly does - n't care? G D9 Am7 D7/9 Let me take you in my arms G D9 Am7 G D9 Am7 D9 Fdim(III) Gdim D7 And let me love you ten - der - ly, and you'll see D7 Am7 D9 Am7 D7 Am7 D9 Am7 D7 Am7 Gdim All the joys of life you nev - er found be - fore D7 G Am7 G You'll find with me.
Am7
Gdim
D7
G D9 Am7 D9 La - dy, take my love to - day G D9 Am7 D9 Am7 D And let me give you hap - pi - ness for - ev - er. Am A9 Em7 E7sus4 Am A9 Am D Ev' - ry day you wait, a lit - tle love
Am7
Am A9 Am Am7 D7/9 Cdim We could be shar - ing slips a -
G way.
GM7
G7
G5/7 Am7 G7 Am7 G5/7 Why find out too late that what you thought was love D9 Am7 Am7-5 Am E7 G/B Am7-5 Was just a brief fan - ta - sy?
Cdim
G D9 Am7 Cdim D9 I'm in love with you, so love - ly la - dy, AM7 D9 D7/9 G Won't you fall in love with me?
Suggested by frequent visitor and contributor Bob A.
D7
Lady Day Words & Music by Jack Holmes & Bob Gaudio Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1960
Am Fdim G G9 Her day was born in shades of blue, CM7 Am Her song was sad the words were true; D9 Dm G G9 Her morning came too fast too soon, CM7 Am And died before the afternoon G Cdim Dm Gdim G7 G CM7 Am Poor la - dy day could use some love, some sunshine, Dm Dm+7 Dm7 G Fdim CM7 Lady day has too much rain G Cdim Dm Gdim G7 G CM7 Am Poor la - dy day could use some spring, some breezes, Dm Dm+7 Dm7 G Fdim CM7 Lady day has too much pain. Am Am+7 Dm G7 CM7 It's such a lonely face, it's such a cloudy sky, Dm G Fdim G7 Am Am+7 So many shadows in her eye. Am Am+7 Dm G7 CM7 Am So many empty dreams, so many bitter times, Dm Fdim Am Just a handful of broken rhymes.
Am
G Cdim Dm Gdim G7 G CM7 Am Poor la - dy day could use a smile, some kindness, Dm Dm+7 Dm7 G Fdim CM7 Lady day has too much rain. G Cdim Dm Gdim G7 G CM7 Am Poor la - dy day could use some dreams, some flowers; Dm Dm+7 Dm7 G Fdim CM7 Lady day has too much pain. Am Am+7 Dm G7 CM7 Just too much to say, just to much to know,
Am
Dm G Fdim G7 Am Am+7 Too little time to say, "Hello." Am Am+7 Dm G7 CM7 And then the evening comes, and now she doesn't cry,
Am
Am+7 Dm Fdim Am And it's too late to say, "Good-bye."
Thanks to frequent visitor Bob A. for the request, and for locating an audio source from which to transcribe.
Lady Day
The Lady Is A Tramp Words & Music by Lorenz Hart & Richard Rodgers Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1957
The Lady Is A Tramp
C Cm7 Dm7 G7 She gets too hungry for dinner at eight; C Cm7 Dm7 G7 She likes the theater, but never comes late. C CM7 C9 F Fm She never bothers with people she hates, C C/B F G7 C Am That's why the lady is a tramp.
G#7
G7
C Cm7 Dm7 G7 She don't go to crap games with Barons and Earls, C Cm7 Dm7 G7 Won't go to Harlem in ermine and pearls, C CM7 C9 F Fm Won't dish the dirt like some of the girls -C C/B F G7 C That's why the lady is a tramp.
C7
Bridge:
FM7 G7 Em7 Am She likes the free, fresh wind in her hair Dm7 G C A7 D7 G7 Life without care; she's broke, it's oke.
C Cm7 Dm7 E7 Hates Cal-i-for - nia, it's cold and it's damp -Am Am7 D7 G7 C That's why the lady is a tramp.
Am
D7
G7
(Last time)
C Cm7 Dm7 E7 Hates Cal-i-for - nia, it's cold and it's damp -Am7 D7 G Bm7-5 E7 That's why the lady, that's why the lady, Am
D7 Fdim G C That's why the lady is a tramp.
The Lady's In Love With You Words & Music by Frank Loesser & Burton Lane Recorded by Glenn Miller, 1939
G Fdim G7 CM7 Am7 If there's a gleam in her eye A7/9 Cm7 Cm7-5 Each time she straightens your tie Cdim G6 Am7 Am7-5 G/B Am7 You'll know the lady's in love with you; G If
G
Fdim G7 CM7 Am7 she can dress for a date
A7/9 Cm7 Cm7-5 Without that waitin' you hate, Cdim G6 Am7 Am7-5 G/B Am7 It means the lady's in love with you.
G
G+7 G7 Fdim G7 Cdim G7 And when your friends ask you over to join their table, Cdim CM7 Am7 Cm7 But she begs a far-away booth for two, Cm7-5 CM7 Am7 Well, sir, here's just how it stands: A7/9 Cm7 Cm7-5 You've got romance on your hands, Edim Am7 D9 Cdim G Because the lady's in love with you.
The Lamplighter's Serenade Words & Music by Paul Francis Webster & Hoagy Carmichael Recorded by Glenn Miller, 1940
Edim Cdim G Cdim G Edim A moment after dark around the park, D Am7 D9 Am7 G An old-fashion gent comes parading, Edim Cdim G C Cdim A7 Dressed in funny clothes but singing as he goes, D Bm7 Am7 Cdim G The Lamplighter's Ser - e - nade.
Bridge: Cdim B7 Em B+ The old boy loves to talk with couples on the walk, C Cm Cm7 G6 G5 But when it's half after love time, Cdim B7 Em B+ Em7 He reaches for his sticks and from his bag of tricks, A7 Gdim D7 He lights every star in the sky.
Edim Cdim G Cdim G Edim And if a lady or a beau should answer "No," D Am7 D9 Am7 G He sprinkles their hearts with his magic, Edim Cdim G C Cdim A7 Then he steals away to sing another day D Bm7 Am7 Cdim G The Lamplighter's Ser - e - nade.
The Last Dance Words & Music by Sammy Cahn & Jimmy Van Heusen Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1958
Cdim Fdim A+5 A F#m C#m7-5 Cdim Edim F#7 It's the last dance, we've come to the last dance; Gdim F#7 G6 Cm7-5 Gdim D7 Bm7-5 Fdim They're dimming the lights down, they're hoping we'll go. Bm7-5 E7 A A9 A A9 A It's ob - vi - ous they're a - ware of us,
E7
C#m7-5
F#7 Cdim DM7 Dm6 The pair of us, alone on the floor -Dm+7 E7 A C#m7-5 D9 F#m Bm Bm/E Still I want to hold you like this forever and more.
E7
Cdim Fdim A+5 A F#m C#m7-5 Cdim Edim F#7 It's the last song, they're playing the last song, Gdim F#7 G6 Cm7-5 Gdim D7 Bm7-5 Fdim E7 The or - ches - tra's yawn - ing, they're sleepy I know, Bm7-5 E7 A C#m7-5 F#m They're wondering just when will we leave. Bm7 A C#m7-5 F#7 But till we leave, keep holding me tight Dm6 E7 A+5 A Through the last dance,
F#m
Fdim A F#m Cdim each beat of the last dance --
B7 DM7 F#m Fdim E7/6 A Save me the first dance in your dreams to - night.
*Requested by recent visitor James Liebman.
The Last Farewell Words & Music by Roger Whittaker & R.A. Webster Recorded by Roger Whittaker, 1975 (#19)
D7 G D7 Am7 G There's a ship lies rigged and ready in the harbor; D7 G G7 C Tomorrow for old England she sails, Am C C/B Am Am7 Far away from your land of endless sunshine, Am Am+7 Am7 Am7/G D7 To my land full of rainy skies and gales. G D7 G And I shall be aboard that ship tomorrow, G G7 C Though my heart is full of tears at this farewell;
Refrain: D9 Am7 D7 G Em C C/B Am7 For you are beautiful, I have loved you dearly, C C/B Am7 D7 G Am7 More dearly than the spoken word can tell.
G
D9 Am7 D7 G Em C C/B Am7 For you are beautiful, I have loved you dearly, C C/B Am7 D7 G Am7 More dearly than the spoken word can tell.
D7 G D7 Am7 G I've heard there's a wicked war a-blazing, D7 G G7 C And the taste of war I know so very well; Am C C/B Am Am7 Even now I see the foreign flag a-raising, Am Am+7 Am7 Am7/G D7 Their guns on fire as we sail into hell. D7 G D7 Am7 G I have no fear of death, it brings no sorrow; D7 G G7 C But how bitter will be this last farewell,
G
D7
Repeat Refrain:
D7 G D7 Am7 G Though death and darkness gather all about me, D7 G G7 C My ship be torn apart upon the seas, Am C C/B Am Am7 I shall smell again the fragrance of these islands Am Am+7 Am7 Am7/G D7 And the heaving waves that brought me once to thee. D7 G D7 Am7 G And should I return safe home again to England, G G7 C I shall watch the English mist roll through the dells,
Repeat Refrain:
Here's another one that is here mostly because I know people have been searching for it, on my site and elsewhere.
The Last Farewell
The Last Time I Saw Paris Words & Music by Oscar Hammerstein II & Jerome Kern Recorded by Tony Martin, 1941
D A7 D The last time I saw Paris, D Cdim A7 Her heart was warm and gay; Em7 A7 Gm A7 I heard the laughter of her heart Em7 A7 D In ev'ry street café.
D A7 D The last time I saw Paris, D Cdim A7 Her trees were dressed for spring, Em7 A7 Gm A7 And lovers walked beneath those trees Em7 A7 D And birds found songs to sing.
Bridge: Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 E7 A I dodged the same old taxi cabs that I had dodged for years; C#m7-5 F#7 B G#m Em7 Fdim A7 The chorus of their squeeky horns was music to my ears.
D A7 D The last time I saw Paris, D Cdim A7 Her heart was warm and gay; Em7 A7 F#m Cdim No matter how they change her, Em7 Gdim D6 I'll remember her that way.
This song was written early in World War II at a time when the long-term uture of the city was very much in doubt; the wistful lyric acknowledges that the Paris the world had known might never again exist.
Laughing On The Outside Words & Music by Ben Raleigh & Bernie Wayne Recorded by Dinah Shore, 1946
A F#m Bm7 Fdim E7 The crowd sees me out dancing, carefree and ro - man - cing, A7 Em7 A7 D Happy with my someone new; Fdim F#m D A C#m7-5 F#7 I'm laughing on the outside, crying on the inside E7 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 'Cause I'm still in love with you.
A F#m Bm7 Fdim E7 They see me night and daytime, having such a gay time, A7 Em7 A7 D They don't know what I go through; Fdim F#m D A C#m7-5 F#7 I'm laughing on the outside, crying on the inside Bm7-5 E7 Fdim A 'Cause I'm still in love with you.
Bridge: A7 Em7 A7 Em7 Gdim Cdim A7 No one knows it's just a pose, Gdim Cdim A7 G/B A7 Pretending I'm glad we're apart, B7 F#m B7 Fdim Cdim F#m B7 And when I cry, my eyes are dry -Cdim F#m Bm7-5 E7 The tears are in my heart!
A F#m Bm7 Fdim E7 My darling, can't we make up? Ever since our break - up A7 Em7 A7 Make believe is all I
D do;
Fdim F#m D A C#m7-5 F#7 I'm laughing on the outside, crying on the inside Bm7-5 E7 Fdim A 'Cause I'm still in love with you.
Laughter In The Rain Words & Music by Philip Cody & Neil Sedaka Recorded by Neil Sedaka, 1974 (#1)
DM7 Bm7 Em7 A7 Strolling along country roads with my baby. Em7 A7 D6 It starts to rain, it begins to pour. DM7 Bm7 Em7 A7 Without an umbrella we're soaked to the skin. Em7 A7 D6 I feel a shiver run up my spine.
D
F#m
G
G/F# G/E A7sus4 I feel the warmth of her hand in mine.
A7
Refrain: G F#m Oo, I hear laughter in the rain, Em7 A7 =D6 Walking hand in hand with the one I love. G F#m Oo, how I love the rainy days Em7 F#7 And the happy way I feel inside.
DM7 Bm7 Em7 A7 After a while we run under a tree. Em7 A7 D6 I turn to her and she kisses me. DM7 Bm7 Em7 A7 There with the beat of the rain on the leaves Em7 A7 D6 Softly she breathes and I close my eyes. G/F# G/E A7sus4 Sharing our love under stormy skies.
Repeat Refrain:
D
A7
F#m
G
Laura Words & Music by Johnny Mercer & David Raksin, 1944 Recorded by the Woody Herman Orchestra, 1945 From the movie of the same name, 1944
Bm7 Fdim(III) AM7 A6 Laura is the face in the misty light, Am7 Footsteps
Cdim
GM7 G6 that you hear down the hall,
Gm7 Edim FM7 Dm6 The laugh that floats on a summer night
Bm7-5 E7 AM7 A6 That you can never quite recall.
Bm7 Laura
Fdim
Edim And you see
AM7 A6 on the train that is passing through;
Am7 Cdim GM7 Those eyes . . . how familiar they seem.
G6
Gm7 Edim Bm7 D+5 She gave your very first kiss to you -E7-9 Edim A7 D6/9 That was Laura, but she's only a dream.
Lazy Afternoon
D alt
Words & Music by John Latouche & Jerome Moross Recorded by June Christy, 1957
Lazy Afternoon
Em Em7 Em6 Em7/6 Em6 It's a lazy af - ter - noon, Em Em7 Em6 Em7/6 Em6 And the bee - tle bugs are zoom - in' Em7 A7 Em7 A7 Em7 A7 And the tu - lip trees are bloom - in' Em7 Em7/6 Em7 A7 Em7 A7/9 Em7 Em9 Em7 A7 And there's not an - oth - er hu - man in view but us two.
Am Am7 D9 Am7 D9 It's a la - zy af - ter - noon, Am Am7 D9 Am7 D9 And the far - mer leaves his reap - in', Am Am7 D9 Am7 D7/9 In the mea - dow, cows are sleep - in', Am7 D9 Am7 A7/9 Am7 A7/9 D9 A7/9 Em7 G/B A7/9 D7 And the speck - led trout stops leap - in' up - stream as we dream.
Am7 A9 A7/9 A9 A7/9 D7 Am7 D7 A fat, pink cloud hangs o - ver the hill, Am7 D7 D7/9 D7 Am7 D9 Un - fold - ing like a rose; Am7 D7/9 Am7 D7 Am7 D Am7 D7 If you hold my hand and sit real still, Am D7/9 A7/9 Am Am7 A7/9 D9 B7 You can hear the grass as it grows.
Em
Em Em7 Em6 Em7/6 Em6 It's a ha - zy af - ter - noon, Em Em7 Em6 Em7/6 Em6 And I know a place that's qui - et, G/B A7 Em7 A7 Em7 'Cept for dai - sies run - nin' ri - ot, Em7 Em7/6 Em7 A7 Em7 A7/9 Em7 Em9 Em7 And there's no - one pass - in' by it to see;
Em7 A Am Am7 Am D9 Am7 D7/9 Em Come spend this la - zy af - ter - noon with me.
A7
I'm probably biased, but between this song and "Lazy Summer Night," few songs have ever painted word-pictures so eloquently. The two make a pretty awesome medley, too. Lazy Afternoon
Lazy Bones Words & Music by Johnny Mercer & Hoagy Carmichael Recorded by Leon Redbone, 1976
Intro Verse: A D9 F7 E7 F7 E7 A Long as there is chicken gravy on your rice, ev'rything is nice; A D9 F7 E7 F7 E7 A Long as there's a watermelon on the vine, ever'thing is fine.
E7
D9
A7 G7 F#7 F7 F#7 You've got no time to work, no time to play,
A
B7 F7 E7 Busy doin' nothin' all the live long day; A D9 F7 E7 You won't ever change, no matter what I say -F7 E7 A You're just made that way.
Melody:
A A7 D9 A A7 D9 La - zy - bones, sleepin' in the sun, A A7 D9 A A7 How you 'spect to get your day's work done? D9 Dm7 E7 D9 F7 E7 A You'll never get your day's work done sleepin' in the noon day sun.
A A7 D9 A A7 D9 La - zy - bones, sleepin' in the shade, A A7 D9 A A7 How you 'spect to get your cornmeal made? D9 Dm Dm7 E7 D9 F7 E7 A You'll never get your cornmeal made sleepin' in the eve - ning shade.
Bridge: A7 D D6 A When taters need sprayin', I bet you keep prayin' D9 Cdim A The bugs fall off the vine; A G#7 G7 F#7 And when you go fishin' I bet you keep wishin' D9 F7 E7 That the fish won't grab at your line.
A A7 D9 A A7 D9 La - zy - bones, loafin' through the day, A A7 D9 A A7 How you 'spect to make a dime that way? D9 Dm Dm7 E7 You'll never make a dime that way.
D9 F7 E7 A Never heard a word I say.
Instrumental Interlude: 2 verses
Repeat Bridge
Repeat Final Verse
Lazy Bones
Lazy Summer Night Words & Music by Harold Spina Recorded by The Four Preps, 1958 (#21)
C Cdim Fdim C B7 It's such a lazy summer night,
C
Bm7-5 E7 A7 There's not a moving thing in sight A7sus4 It's
Am7 all
A7sus4
A7
Am Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 so qui - et, no ri - ot,
C G7 Dm Dm7 G7 Why, even in the thicket, Mister Cricket's slowin' down. C Cdim Fdim C It's such a lazy summer night
B7
C
Bm7-5 E7 A7 A7sus4 That In-spi-ra-tion Point is right A7sus4 For
A7
Am7 Am Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 fan - cy dream - in' and seem - in'
C Am Dm7 G7 C To just relax and run away from town.
Bridge: C9 C7 Hey take a look at all those other cars; F Fdim(III) F They're parked here just like ours, to count the stars above; Am7 D7 Am7 D7 It seems we're not alone. I guess I should have known, G7 Dm7 G7 Dm7 Romance runs high the last two weeks in July.
C Cdim Fdim C B7 It's such a lazy summer night, Bm7-5 E7 A7 Tonight the fire flies will light
C
A7sus4
A7
A7sus4 Am7 Am Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 C The way for lov - ers, for lovers like us to love. Coda: C Cdim Fdim C It's such a lazy summer night.
I missed out on this song for over 40 years -- I literally had never heard it until the local oldies station aired it as part of a "guest DJ of the day" insert into the nationally syndicated Eddie Hubbard radio show. Oddly, that's not the first time Hubbard's guest DJ introduced me to a song I'd never heard, and instantly fell in love with -- the other is "A Dreamer's Holiday," also found on this site.
Lazy Summer Night
Learnin' the Blues Words & Music by Delores Silver Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1955 (#1)
G Am7 D7 D9 G The tables are empty - the dance floor's deserted; G Am7 D7 D+ G You play the same love song - it's the tenth time you've heard it. G7 C Cm G That's the beginning just one of the clues;
Bm7-5
E7
Am7 D7 D+ G Gdim You've had your first lesson - in learnin' the blues.
D7
Am7 D7 D9 G The cigarettes you light - one after another Am7 D7 D+ G Won't help you forget her and the way that you love her. G7 C Cm G You're only burnin' a torch you can't lose,
Bm7-5
E7
Am7 D7 D+ G Gdim But you're on the right track for learnin' the blues.
Bridge: G7 C Am When you're at home alone, C C7 G The blues will taunt you constantly; G7 C Am When you're out in a crowd, C C7 G The blues will haunt your memory.
D
G
G Am7 D7 D9 G The nights when you don't sleep the whole night you're cryin', G Am7 D7 D+ G But you can't forget her -- soon you even stop tryin'. G7 C Cm G You'll walk that floor and wear out your shoes;
Bm7-5
E7
Am7 D7 D+ G Gdim When you feel your heart break. you're learnin' the blues.
G
Repeat Bridge: G Am7 D7 D9 G The nights when you don't sleep the whole night you're cryin'; G Am7 D7 D+ G But you can't forget her -- soon you even stop tryin'. G7 C Cm G You'll walk that floor and wear out your shoes;
Bm7-5
E7
Am7 D7 D+ G G/F# When you feel your heart break, you're learnin' the blues.
Bm7-5
E7
Coda: Am7 D7 D+ G Gdim When you feel your heart break, you're learnin' the blues.
G
Learnin' the Blues
Let A Smile Be Your Umbrella Words & Music by Irving Kahal, Francis Wheeler & Sammy Fain, 1928 Recorded by Perry Como, 1959
A7 D Fdim G D A7 D Let a smile be your um - brel - la A+ D A7 Em7 A7 Gdim A7 On a rain - y, rain - y day; G G/F# G/E G/B Em7 A7 And if your sweet - ie cries, just tell her Cdim A7 D6 D G A7 D That a smile will al - ways pay. A7 B7 Cdim(IV) When - ev - er skies are grey, Cdim Em B+ Em7 Don't wor - ry or fret
Em6 --
E7 Bm7-5 Cdim A smile will bring the sunshine E7 A7 G/B A7 And you'll never get wet. A7 D Fdim G D A7 D So let a smile be your um - brel - la A+ D A7 Em7 A7 Gdim D G On a rain - y, rain - y day.
D
Let Me Call You Sweetheart Words & Music by Beth Slater Whitson & Leo Friedman, 1910 Recorded by Bing Crosby, 1934
A D9 A Let me call you sweetheart,
Bm7-5 A D F#7 B7 I'm in love with you
E7 Bm7-5 E7 Let me hear you whisper
Bm7-5 A Edim E7 That you love me, too --
A D9 A Keep the lovelight glowing
Bm7-5 A D F#7 B7 In your eyes so true;
D Cdim A Let me call you 'Sweetheart',
Bm7-5 D9 E7 A I'm in love with you.
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Words & Music by Sammy cahn & Jule Styne, 1945 Recorded by Bing Crosby, 1952*
C G7 C Oh, the weather ouside is frightful, C Cdim G7 But the fire is so delightful, Dm A7 Dm And since we've no place to go, Dm7 G7 C Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.
C G7 C It doesn't show signs of stopping, C Cdim G7 And I brought some corn for popping; Dm A7 Dm The lights are turned way down low, Dm7 G7 C Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.
Bridge: G D7 G When we finally kiss good night, Am7 D7 How I'll hate going out
G in the storm;
G Am7 G But if you really hold me tight, A7 D7 G All the way home I'll be warm.
G7
C G7 C The fire is slowly dying, C Cdim G7 And, my dear, we're still good-bye-ing, Dm A7 Dm But as long as you love me so. C G7 C C/B A7 Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow, Dm7 G7 C Let it snow-, let it snow-, let it snow-.
*It's unfair to attribute this song to Crosby alone, since it can equally well be automatically associated with Vaughn Monroe. It has been recorded over 300 times, and in styles ranging from Ella Fitzgerald's to that of The Nashville Superpickers.
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Let the Rest of the World Go By Words & Music by J. Keirn Brennan & Ernest R. Ball, 1919 Recorded by Dick Haymes, 1944 (on V-disk) Used in the soundtrack to the 1985 movie "Out of Africa"
G Am7 G D Am7 D9 With some - one like you, a pal so good and true, D7 Cdim D7 G Am7 G I'd like to leave it all be - hind and go and find C C/B Am Am7/G G G/F# E7 A place that's known to God a - lone, A7 Em7 A7 Em7 D9 Am7 D7 Just a spot to call our own. Cdim G Am7 G D Am7 D9 We'll find perfect peace where joys shall never cease, D7 Cdim D7 Bm7-5 E7 Somewhere beneath the kind - ly sky; D7 G Am7 G D Am7 D9 We'll build a sweet little nest somewhere out in the west, Am7 D Am7 Cdim D7 G And let the rest of the world go by.
*This chart was modified only slightly from one provided to me by a visitor,
[email protected]. My thanks, both for the chart itself, and for helping me forget that awful parody version.
Let There Be Love Words & Music by Ian Grant & Lionel Rand Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1961
Cm7 Em7 G/Bb Let there be you, let there be me, A7-9 Dm7-5 Fdim C9 Dm7 Let there be oysters, under the sea, Cdim Dm7 Fdim C9 Let there be wind, occasional rain,
Em7
CM7/6
Cdim Dm7 Fdim CM7/6 Chili con carne, and sparkling champagne,
Dm7
C9 Em7 C9 Gdim Let there be birds to sing in the trees,
Dm7
Dm7-5 Fdim C9 Gdim Someone to bless me whenever I sneeze, Fdim C9 Em7 Let there be cuckoos,
Dm7
A9 Em7 a lark and a dove --
Fdim Dm7 Fdim C Bb9 But first of all, please, let there be love.
Let's Call The Whole Thing Off Words & Music by Ira & George Gershwin Recorded by Fred Astaire, 1937 From the movie "Shall We Dance?"
Fdim
A7
CM7/6
D Bm G A-9 You say eether and I say eyether, D Bm G A-9 You say neether and I say nyther; D D7 G Gdim Eether, eyether, neether, nyther F#m Bm7-5 Em7 Let's call the whole thing off!
A7
D Bm G A-9 You like potato and I like po-tah-to, D Bm G A-9 You like tomato and I like to-mah-to; D D7 G Gdim Potato, po-tah-to, tomato, to-mah-to D A-9 A7 D Let's call the whole thing off!
Bridge: G#m F#m B7 E But oh, if we call the whole thing off, EM A D D7 Then we must part. G#m F#m B7 And oh, if we ever part, E Em A-9 Then that might break my heart.
D Bm G A-9 So, if you like pajamas and I like pa-jah-mas, D Bm G A-9 I'll wear pajamas and give up pa-jah-mas. D D7 G Gdim For we know we need each other, so we F#m G6 G B7 Better call the calling off off. Em7 A-9 A7 D Let's call the whole thing off!
D Bm G A-9 You say laughter and I say lawfter, D Bm G A-9 You say after and I say awfter; D D7 G Gdim Laughter, lawfter, after, awfter F#m Bm7-5 Em7 Let's call the whole thing off!
A7
D Bm G A-9 You like Havana and I like Havahnah D Bm G A-9 You eat bananas and I eat banahnahs D D7 G Gdim Havana, Havahnah, Bananas, banahnahs D A-9 A7 D Let's call the whole thing off!
Repeat Bridge: D Bm G A-9 So, if you like oysters and I like ersters, D Bm G A-9 I'll take oysters and give up ersters. D D7 G Gdim For we know we need each other, so we F#m G6 G B7 Better call the calling off off. Em7 A-9 A7 D Let's call the whole thing off!
I'm including all of the lyric that I was able to find, against my own gut feeling -- even though attempting to rhyme "oysters" and "ersters," on the heels of rhyming "lawfter" and "awfter" just about makes my skin crawl. "Ersters"???? Ira Gershwin, what were you thinking?? Let's Call The Whole Thing Off
Let's Do It Words & Music by Cole Porter Recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, 1956
D6 Bbm7-5 Em7 A7su4 Birds do it, bees do it; D D7 G6 Gm7 Even educated fleas do it -D Cdim Em7 A7 D Bm7 Let's do it, let's fall in love. Gdim D6 Bbm7-5 In Spain the best upper
G
Em7 A7su4 sets do it,
D D7 G6 Gm7 Lithuanians and Letts do it -D Cdim Em7 A7 D G Let's do it, let's fall in love.
D
Bridge: Bm7 F#7 The Dutch in old Amsterdam do it, Bm7 F#7 Bm Not to mention the Finns; E7 Bm7-5 E7 Folks in Siam
Bm7-5 A7 Em7 A7 do it -- think of Siamese twins.
Gdim D6 Bbm7-5 Em7 A7su4 Some Argentines, without means do it, D D7 G6 Gm7 People say in Boston even beans do it -D Cdim Em7 A7 D Bm7 Let's do it, let's fall in love. Gdim D6 Bbm7-5 Em7 A7su4 Romantic spon - ges they say do it; D D7 G6 Gm7 Oysters down in Oyster Bay do it -D Cdim Em7 A7 D Let's do it, let's fall in love.
G
Gdim D6 Bbm7-5 Em7 A7su4 Cold Cape Cod clams, 'gainst their wish, do it; D D7 G6 Gm7 Even lazy jellyfish do it -D Cdim Em7 A7 D G Let's do it, let's fall in love.
D
Bridge 2: Bm7 F#7 Electric eels, I might add, do it, Bm7 F#7 Bm Though it shocks 'em I know; E7 Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 A7 Em7 A7 Why ask if shad do it? Waiter, bring me shad roe.
Gdim D6 Bbm7-5 Em7 A7su4 In shallow shoals, English soles do it; D D7 G6 Gm7 Goldfish in the privacy of bowls do it -D Bm7 G A7 D Let's do it, let's fall in love.
Let's Do It
Let's Face the Music and Dance Words & Music by Irving Berlin Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1961
Am A9 Am Dm7 Bm7-5 Am E7 There may be trou - ble a - head, Am A9 Am Dm7 A Bm7-5 E7 But while there's moon - light and mu - sic, Asus4 A A9 AM7 And love and ro - mance, D6 Dm6 E7 Am Let's face the mu - sic and dance.
Bb9 E7
Am A9 Am Dm7 Am Bm7-5 E7 Be - fore the fid - dlers have fled, F7 B7 Bm7-5 E7 Be - fore they ask us to pay the bill, C#m7-5 F#7 C#7 And while we still have the chance, D6 Dm6 Fdim E7 A Let's face the mu - sic and dance.
Bridge: F Dm7 C7 F C7 Soon, we'll be without the moon, Dm7 C7 F C7 F7 E7 Humming a different tune, and then,
Am A9 Am Dm7 Am Bm7-5 E7 There may be tear - drops to shed, Am A9 Am Dm7 A Bm7-5 E7 So while there's moon - light and mu - sic, Asus4 A A9 AM7 And love and ro - mance, D6 Dm6 E7 Am Let's face the mu - sic and dance.
Dm7 Dm7-5 Bb9 AM7
This song was introduced by Fred Astaire in the 1936 movie "Follow the Fleet" -- and in the minds of many, the song is his. I just happen to love what Cole did with his version. As a performance note, the opening line can be drastically simplified, and played this way without losing too terribly much:
Am Dm7 E7 There may be teardrops to shed
...but as always, I like to complicate my life whenever possible, and the version I show in the full chart comes pretty close to duplicating what Cole sings.
Let's Face the Music and Dance
Let's Fall In Love Words & Music by Ted Koehler & Harold Arlen Recorded by Nat "King" Cole, 1943
D Bm7 Em7 Let's fall in love -A7 D Bm7 Em7 Why shouldn't we fall in love? A7 F#m Em7 A7 Our hearts are made of it, let's take a chance -C#m7-5 F#7 C7 Why be afraid of it?
B7 Bm7-5
A7
D Bm7 Em7 Let's close our eyes A7 D Bm7 Em7 And make our own par - a - dise; A7 F#m Em7 A7 Little we know of it, still we can try C#m7-5 F#7 To make a go of it.
Bm7-5
E7
Bridge: Bm We
To
Bm7
Bm7-5 E7 AM7 might have been meant for each other;
F#m F7 Em7 A7 F#m Bm7 Em7 A7 be or not to be, let our hearts dis - cov - er.
D Bm7 Em7 Let's fall in love -A7 D Bm7 Em7 Why shouldn't we fall in love? A7 F#m Em7 A7 Now is the time for it while we are young -Em7 A7 D Let's fall in love.
Let's Get Away From It All Words & Music by Tom Adair & Matt Dennis Recorded by Tommy Dorsey, 1941 (#7)
G Am7 G/B Am7 G Let's take a boat to Ber - mu - da,
G7
C D7 Am7 g Let's take a plane to Saint Paul, C Am7 Bm7-5 E7 Let's take a kay - ak to Quin - cy or Ny - ack, C D7 G D7 Let's get away from it all.
G Am7 G/B Am7 G G7 Let's take a trip in a trailer, C D7 Am7 G No need to come back at all. C Am7 Bm7-5 E7 Let's take a pow - der to Bos - ton for chow - der, C Cdim G Let's get away from it all.
Bridge; C Cdim G E7 We'll travel 'round from town to town, Am7 D7 Am7 G We'll visit ev'ry state, D7 B7 Em Em7 And I'll re - peat, "I love you, sweet" C Cdim Am7 D7 In all the for - ty eight.
G Am7 G/B Am7 G Let's go a - gain to Ni - ag - 'ra C B7 Em This time we'll visit the Falls.
B+
G7
Em7
Em6
C Am7 Bm7-5 E7 Let's leave our hut, Dear, get out of our rut, Dear -C Cdim D7 G Let's get a - way from it all.
Let's Misbehave Words & Music by Cole Porter Recorded by Eileen Rogers & Kenneth Mars, 1962
B7 E Am7/6 Cdim E6 C#7 It's getting late, and while I wait, my poor heart aches on. Fdim(III) A B7 Cdim E Cdim keep the brakes on? Let's mis - be - have.
B7
Why
B7 E Am7/6 Cdim E6 C#7 I feel quite sure affair d'mor would be attractive; Fdim(III) B F#7 C#m7-5 B7 While we're still active, let's mis - be - have.
Bridge:
B7 F#7 B7 E Cdim Edim E7 A You know my heart is true, and you say you for me care; G#7 F#7 Fdim Cdim F#7 C B7 Someone is sure to tell, but what the hell do we care?
B7 E Am7/6 Cdim E6 C#7 They say that spring means just one thing to lit - tle love birds; Fdim(III) A B7 Cdim E not above birds -- let's mis - be - have.
Cdim
B7
We're
B7 We're all
E Am7/6 Cdim E6 a - lone; no chaperone can get our number;
Fdim(III) A The world's in slumber,
B7
Cdim E let's mis - be - have.
C#7
Cdim
B7 E Am7/6 Cdim E6 There's some wild about you, child, that's so contageous; Fdim(III) B F#7 C#m7-5 B7 Let's be outrageous -- let's mis - be - have.
B7
C#
Bridge:
B7 F#7 B7 E Cdim Edim E7 A When Ad - am won Eve's hand, he wouldn't stand for teasin' -G#7 F#7 Fdim Cdim F#7 C B7 He didn't care, although the fruit was out of sea - son. B7 E Am7/6 Cdim E6 C# They say that bears have love affairs, and even camels -Fdim(III) A B7 Cdim E We're married mammals, let's mis - be - have.
Cdim
B7
Cdim E A - Edim - E6 Let's mis - be - have.
Let's Misbehave
Let's Get Lost Words & Music by Frank Loesser & Jimmy McHugh Recorded by Vaughn Monroe, 1943 (#1)
DM7 D6 Bm7 Let's get lost,
Bbm7 Em7/6 Em A7sus4 lost in each oth - er's arms;
D6 B7 G Em A6/7/9 Let's get lost, and we can let them send out alarms. G
G
A7
A7
G/F# G/E G/B A7 And though they think us rather rude, G/F# Em G/B A7 A7sus4 Let's tell the world we're in that crazy mood.
DM7 D6 Bm7 Bbm7 Em7/6 Em A7sus4 Let's de - frost, in a ro - man - tic mist;
A7
D6 B7 G Em A6/7/9 Let's get crossed off ev' - ry - bod - y's list.
A7
G G/F# Em D B7 F#7 G To cel - e - brate this night we found each oth - er, Em G/B A7sus4 A7 D Dar - ling, let's get lost.
(Instrumental Interlude - 1 verse)
DM7 D6 Let's get
Bm7 Bbm7 Em7/6 Em A7sus4 lost, in a ro - man - tic mist;
A7
D6 B7 G Em A6/7/9 Let's get crossed off ev' - ry - bod - y's list.
A7
G G/F# Em D B7 F#7 G To cel - e - brate this night we found each oth - er, Em G/B A7sus4 A7 D Dar - ling, let's get lost.
Let's Pretend There's A Moon Words & Music by Russ Columbo, Grace Hamilton & Jack Stern Recorded by Russ Columbo, 1926
Let's Pretend There's A Moon
G G/F# Em C C/B D7 Here are you, and here am I, G G/F# E7 C C/B Cdim There ain't no moon up there on high, G G+7 G7 C Cm But it's a lovely night to spoon, G C Cdim G Let's pretend that there's a moon.
G G/F# Em C Nights like these G
G/F#
D7
C/B D7 were made for love,
G/F# E7 C C/B Cdim Re - gard - less of the moon up a - bove;
G G+7 G7 C Cm The time and place are op - por - tune -G C Cdim G Let's pretend that there's a moon.
G/F#
Bridge: B7 Cdim B7 B7/F# B7 Cdim B7 B7/F# The poets like to tell about that spell of moonlight bliss; B7 B7/F# B7 Cdim B7 Cdim They weave it into ev' - ry rhyme;
A
Em7 A E7 A Fdim A We need to moon a - bove to tell us when to kiss -D Am7 Edim D7 Why should we be wasting time?
G G/F# Em Here are we,
C
C/B D7 and here is love;
G G/F# E7 Fdim C C/B Cdim Who cares if there ain't no moon up a - bove? G G+7 G7 C Cm Let's pretend that this is the month of June, G C Cdim G Let's pretend that there's a moon.
Let's Sit This One Out Words & Music by Sammy Cahn & Jimmy Van Heusen Recorded by Vic Damone, 1963
A Edim G G/F# Em7sus4 Em7 D9 A D When I asked you to go dan - cing, I con - fess, F#m Bm7 Bm7/F# G G/F# That I was thinking of dancing,
Em7
Edim D more or less.
D B7 Em B+ Em7 Edim A7 D9 D But right now your eyes are filled with stars and glist' - ning, D9 Bm7-5 A F#7 Bm7-5 E7/6 Cdim E7/9 E7 And they're playing a song es - pec - ial - ly nice for list' - ning. E Bm7-5 D9 E What I mean is,
D6 D+ Gdim D9 Edim B7 Gdim Let's sit this one out, please, Ba - by, E7/9 Fdim E Edim E7/6 In some dark cor - ner of the hall. E A Em7 A Cdim A7 I just want to hear the band for a while, G/Bb Gdim Edim And hold your hand for a while, Fdim D B7 Em7 A And then perhaps, we'll dance again. A Bm7-5 D9 E If you love me,
D6 D+ Gdim D9 Edim Let's just wander off and
B7 Gdim may - be
E7/9 Fdim E Edim Bm They may not miss us, Dear, at all; Cdim Em7 A A7 It's the best part of ro - man - cing, Edim D F#m B7 And more fun than just dancing -Cdim G G/F# Cdim G G/F# Em7 A B7 You'll agree if you'll sit this one out with me, G G/F# Em7 Edim D Sit this one out with me.
Like Someone In Love Words & Music by Johnny Burke & Jimmy Van Heusen Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1955 Previusly recorded by Bing Crosby, 1945 (#15)
G G/F# Em7 D9 D7 Cdim G Lately I find myself out gazing at stars, Bm7 D7 G G7 Hearing guitars like someone in love; C Am7 Cm7 G Edim Sometimes the things I do astound me, Am Am+7 Am7 Am7/G Am7 Cdim Mostly whenever you're around me.
G G/F# Em7 D9 D7 Cdim G Lately I seem to walk as though I had wings, Bm7 D7 G G7 Bump into things like someone in love; C Am7 Cm7 G A7 Each time I look at you I'm limp as a glove, D9 Am7 D7 G And feeling like someone in love.
(Instrumental interlude -- first two lines of first verse) C Am7 Cm7 G Edim Sometimes the things I do astound me, Am Am+7 Am7 Am7/G Am7 Cdim Mostly whenever you're around me.
G G/F# Em7 D9 D7 Cdim G Lately I seem to walk as though I had wings, Bm7 D7 G G7 I bump into things like someone in love; C Am7 G A7 Each time I look at you I'm limp as a glove, F D7 G And feeling like someone in love.
Let's Think About Living Words & Music by Boudleaux Bryant* Recorded by Bob Luman, 1960 (#7)*
D A D In every other song that I've heard lately some fellow gets shot D A D And his baby and his best friend both die with him as likely as not G Em D In half of the other songs some Cat's crying or ready to die D Bm A D We've lost most of our happy people and I'm wondering why.
Refrain: A D Let's think about living, let's think about loving A A7 Let's think about the whoopin' and the hoppin' A A7 D And the boppin' and the lovie, dovie dovin'; D D7 Let's forget about the whinin' and the cryin' D D7 And the shooting and the dying G G/F# Em And the fellow with a switchblade knife -A A7 G A7 D Let's think about living, let's think about life.
We lost old Marty Robbins down in old El Paso a little while back, And now Miss Patti Page, or one of them, is a-wearing black. And Cathy's Clown has Don and Phil where they feel like a-they could die; If we keep on a-losin' our singers like that, I'll be the only one you can buy!
Repeat Refrain:
*If you think you recognize the name of the author, you're probably right: he, along with his wife Felice, wrote a whole string of hits for the Everly Brothers, among others. Luman got this song, at least in part, because the Everly Brothers heard him in in 1959 at concert one night and heard him say from the stage that he was ready to quit and try professional baseball (he'd had a contract offer from the Pittsburgh Pirates, and his musical career had been less than spectacular to date.) The song was a hit, and so were a number of others which followed it. A featured performer for several years on the Grand Ole Opry, Luman suffered a heart attack at age 39, and died of pneumonia at age 41.
Let's Think About Living
Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries Words & Music by Lew Brown & Ray Henderson Recorded by Jaye P. Morgan, 1954 (#26) Sung in the 1931 revue "George White's Scandals" by Ethel Merman
A D9 Cdim AM7 F#m Life is just a bowl of cherries A Edim Bm7 Don't make it serious,
E7/9 life's too mysterious
D Cdim A C#m7-5 You work, you save, you worry so D9 E7/6 Bm7-5 F#m Cdim E7 But ya can't take your dough when you go, go, go A D9 Cdim AM7 F#m Keep repeating "It's the berries, D F#7 Bm The strongest oak must fall"
Bm7/E
D9 Cdim AM7 F#7 The sweet things in life to you were just loaned D9 Cdim E7 C#m7-5 B7 E7 So how can you lose what you've never owned? A D9 Cdim F#7 Life is just a bowl of cherries B7 Cdim E7/9 Bm7-5 A So live and laugh at it all
Edim
E7
A D9 Cdim AM7 F#m Life is just a bowl of cherries, that's right, A Edim Bm7 E7/9 Just don't make it serious, life is too mysterious D Cdim B7 A F#7 You work and you save, and, baby, you worry so C#m7-5 D9 Bm7-5 Cdim E7 F#m Cdim E7 But you can't take nothin' with you when you go, go, go Fdim A D9 Cdim AM7 F#m So keep repeating "It's the berries, Gdim F#7 Bm The strongest oak must fall"
Bm7/E
Bm7-5 D9 Bm7-5 Cdim AM7 F#7 Now, the sweet things in life to you were just loaned D9 Cdim E7 C#m7-5 B7 E7 So how can you lose what you've never owned? Cdim A D9 Cdim F#7 Oh, life is just a bowl of cherries Fdim B7 Cdim B7 So live while you're livin' D Cdim E7/9 E7 Cdim A D9 And laugh, baby, laugh at it all.
Dm6
Fdim A6
Thanks to Ron Hontz for the lyric transcription on which this version is based.
Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries
Lili Marlene Words & Music by Hans Leip & Norbert Shultz English lyric by Tommie Connor Recorded by Marlene Dietrich, 1945
A F#m D9 E7 Underneath the lantern by the barrack gate, E7 D9 E E7 A Darling I remember the way you used to wait; D Cdim A F#7 'Twas there that you whispered ten - der - ly, D Cdim Bm7 F#7 That you lov'd me, you'd always be, D9 E7 A F#7 D9 E7 A My Lilli of the lamplight, my own Lilli Marlene.
A F#m D9 E7 Time would come for roll call, time for us to part ; E7 D9 E E7 A Darling I'd caress you and press you to my heart. D Cdim A F#7 And there 'neath that far off lantern light D Cdim Bm7 F#7 I'd hold you tight we'd kiss goodnight, D9 E7 A F#7 D9 E7 A My Lillie of the lamplight, my own Lilli Marlene.
A F#m D9 E7 Orders came for sailing somewhere over there, E7 D9 E E7 A All confined to barracks was more than I could bear; D Cdim A F#7 I knew you were waiting in the street,
I heard your feet, but could not meet, D9 E7 A F#7 D9 E7 A My Lillie of the lamplight, my own Lilli Marlene.
A F#m D9 E7 Resting in a billet just behind the line, E7 D9 E E7 A Even though we're parted, your lips are close to mine, D Cdim A F#7 You wait where that lantern softly gleams D Cdim Bm7 F#7 Your sweet face seems to haunt my dreams, D9 E7 A F#7 D9 E7 A My Lillie of the lamplight, my own Lilli Marlene.
Dietrich's version was, at least in the original, in German; the English was recorded by Perry Como, among others. I listened to a Dietrich recording -and I was amazed what a mediocre vocalist she was. Her rendition was what I've heard called a "neighborhood" vocal -- meaning the notes she hit were in the neighborhood of the melody, but not on it.
Lili Marlene
Linda Words & Music by Jack Lawrence Recorded by Buddy Clark, 1947
(A7) D DM7 D6 Dm7 When I go to sleep, I never count sheep. D Cdim Em7 I count all the charms about Linda;
A7
Dm7 A7 G/B A7 And lately, it seems, in all of my dreams, Em7 A7 D I walk with my arms about Linda. G Em D But what good does it do me? D6 A7 F#7 E7 D For Linda doesn't know I ex - ist. C#m7-5 F#7 Bm Bm7 Can't help feeling gloomy -E7 Bm7-5 Edim A7 Think of all the love that I've missed.
A7+5
(A7) D DM7 D6 DM7 We pass on the street, my heart skips a beat, D Cdim Em7 I say to myself, "Hello, Linda."
A7
Dm7 A7 G/B A7 If only she'd smile and stop for a while, Em7 A7 D And then I would get to know Linda. G G/F# But mir - a -
Em Em7 D cles still happen,
F#m
D A7 F#7 Am7 B7 And when my lucky star begins to shine, Em7 G/B Gdim A7 D D alt With one lucky break I'll make Lin - da mine.
Gdim
D6
Lee V. Eastman -- a British attorney, music publisher and art collector -noted that all the members of his family had songs for their first names...all, that is, except his daughter, Linda. So Eastman commissioned a client of his, Jack Lawrence, to write the song in 1946. Crooner Buddy Clark recorded the tune in 1947. It became a hit -- so much of a hit, in fact, that it prompted a high percentage of post-war baby girls to be named Linda. Lee Eastman's daughter was later to have yet another claim to fame: she married a Beatle and became Mrs. Paul McCartney. Tragically, her life was cut short by cancer. This post is, in part, a minor token of memorial to a life well-lived.
Linda
Little Things Mean A Lot Words & Music by Edith Lindeman & Carl Stutz Recorded by Kitty Kallen, 1954 (#1)
G Em Am7 D7 Blow me a kiss across the room, Am7 Cdim G Say I look nice when I'm not, G G7 C Cm Touch my hair as you pass my chair -Am7 Cdim G Little things mean a lot.
G Em Am7 D7 Give me your arm as we cross the street, Am7 Cdim G Call me at six on the dot; G G7 C Cm A line a day when you're far away -Am7 D7 G Little things mean a lot
Bridge: G7 Bm7-5 G7 Bm7-5 Don't have to buy me diamonds or pearls, G7 Fdim CM7/6 Champagne, sables or such; B7 Cdim Em B+ I never cared much for diamonds and pearls, Am7 E7 Am7 D9 Am7 Cdim 'Cause honestly, honey, they just cost mon - ey.
G Em Am7 D7 Give me your hand when I've lost the way, Am7 Cdim G6/5 Give me your shoulder to cry on; E E7 Am Am+7 Whether the day is bright or gray, A7 Gdim D9 Give me your heart to rely on.
G Em Am7 D7 Send me the warmth of a secret smile Am7 Cdim G To show me you haven't forgot; C D9 C A7 For always and ever, now and forever, Am7 D7 G Little things mean a lot.
Little Things Mean A Lot
Little White Lies Words & Music by Walter Donaldson Recorded by Dick Haymes, 1948
G7 C Am7 Dm7 The moon was all a - glow,
G7
Dm7 Am7 G/B Am7 Fm7 And Heaven was in your eyes C G Cdim Dm7 G7 The night that you told me
Dm7-5
Dm7
G7 C G7 Those little white lies.
C Am7 Dm7 The stars all seem to know
G7
Dm7 Am7 G/B Am7 Fm7 Dm7-5 That you didn't mean all those sighs C G Cdim Dm7 G7 The night that you told me G7 C Those little while lies.
Dm7
Dm7
C
Bridge: E C#m7-5 F#m B7 I try, but there's no for - get - ting E C#m7-5 F#m When ev'-ning appears; Am7 G Em I sigh,
B7
Am D7 but there's no re-gret-ting,
Bm7 Bm7-5 Am7 - G#7 - G7 In spite of my tears.
C Am7 Dm7 G7 The devil was in your heart, Dm7 Am7 G/B Am7 Fm7 Dm7-5 But Heaven was in your eyes C G Cdim Dm7 G7 Dm7 The night that you told me G7 C Those little white lies.
Lonely Stranger Words & Music by Eric Clapton Recorded by Eric Clapton, 1992, on "Unplugged"
Intro/Riff: E - F#m - B7 - E (At option, alternate with E - F#m - A9 - E) E F#m C#m7 F#7 G#m7 F#7 B7 I must be in-vis-I-ble...no one knows me. E F#m I have crawled
C#m7 F#7 D A E down dead-end streets on my hands and knees.
(Riff twice) E F#m I was born
C#m7 F#7 G#m7 F#7 B7 with a ragin' thirst, hunger to be free;
E F#m C#m7 F#7 D A E What I've learned through the years, don't encourage me. (Riff once) Refrain: E F#m B7 C#m7 F#m7 G#m7 E7 'Cause I'm a lonely stranger here, will be all my days; A Adim E C#m7 D A E I don't know what's goin' on, so I'll be on my way.
(Riff four times) E F#m C#m7 F#7 G#m7 F#7 B7 When I walk, stay behind - don't get close to me, E F#m C#m7 F#7 D A E 'Cause it's sure to end in tears, so just let me be. (Riff twice) E F#m Some will say
C#m7 F#7 G#m7 F#7 B7 that I'm no good; baby, I agree;
E F#m C#m7 F#7 D A E Take a look, then walk away - that's all right with me. (Riff once) Refrain:
Lollipops And Roses Words & Music by Tony Velona Recorded by Jack Jones, 1962 (#66)
Em7 A7 F#m7 Bm7 Tell her you care each time you speak, Cdim Em7 F#m7 B7 Make it her birthday each day of the week, Em7 Gdim DM7 Gm7 Bring her nice things, sugar-and-spice things -D Em7 D B7 Roses and lollipops and lollipops and roses.
Em7 A7 F#m7 Bm7 One day she'll smile, next day she'll cry; Cdim Em7 F#m7 B7 Minute to minute you'll never know why. Em7 Gdim DM7 Gm7 Coax her, pet her, better yet get her D Em7 D DM7 Roses and lollipops and lollipops and roses.
Bridge: Em7 We try
A7
DM7 Bm7 Em7 A7 DM7 acting grownup but, as a rule,
Bm7
Dm7 G7 CM7 Am7 Dm7 G7 CM7 A7 We're all little children, fresh from school
Em7 A7 F#m7 Bm7 So carry her books -- that's how it starts; Cdim Em7 F#m7 B7 Fourteen or forty, they're kids in their hearts. Em7 Gdim DM7 Gm7 Keep them handy, flowers and candy, D Em7 D DM7 Roses and lollipops and lollipops and roses.
(Instrumental interlude - use bridge chords)
Em7 A7 F#m7 Bm7 So carry her books -- that's how it starts; Cdim Em7 F#m7 B7 Fourteen or forty, they're kids in their hearts. Em7 Gdim DM7 Gm7 Keep them handy, flowers and candy, D Em7 D B7 Roses and lollipops and lollipops and roses,
Coda: D Em7 D Roses and lollipops and roses.
D6
Lollipops And Roses
Long Ago And Far Away Words & Music by Ira Gershwin & Jerome Kern, 1944 Recorded by Glenn Miller, 1944
A6 F#m7 Bm7-5 E7 AM7 Long a go and far away, Bm7-5 E7 A6 I dreamed a dream one day,
And
Bm7-5 E7 A6 F#7 Bm7-5 E7 now that dream is here be-side me;
C Am Dm7 G7 CM7 Long the skies were o-ver-cast, B7 E+7 But now the clouds have passed; C#m7-5 Bm7-5 You're here at last!
E7
A6 F#m7 Bm7-5 E7 AM7 Chills run up and down my spine; Bm7-5 E7 A6 A-lad-din's lamp is mine; Bm7-5 The dream
E7 A6 F#7 Bm7-5 E7 I dreamed was not de - nied me.
Em7 A9sus4 A7 DM7 Just one look and then I knew
Dm6
G9 A6/C# Cdim Bm7-5 E7 A6 That all I longed for long a-go was you.
Bm7-5
E7
Last time: G9 A6/C# Cdim Bm7-5 E7 A6 That all I longed for long a-go was you.
D9
BbM7
A
The Longest Walk Words & Music by Edward Pola & Fred Speilman Recorded by Jaye P. Morgan, 1955 (#6
G D9 G Am7 Am7-5 G D9 G Cdim G B7 I took the long - est walk in the world last night D9 G Am7 Em Em7 D7/9 From your arms to your front door; Am7 D9 Am7 D7 D7/9 Am7 D9 Am7 D7 D7/9 Am7 I heard the sad - dest words in the world last night Cdim Am7 G6 Bm7-5 Am7 Cdim Am7 D7 When you said you loved me no more. G D9 G Am7 Am7-5 G I won't be - lieve it's true; D9 G Cdim G B7 I'll keep af - ter you Gdim Em Dm D9 Dm E7 Bm7-5 Am Fdim Till we love like we loved be - fore;
E7
Am
Am E7 Am Cdim E7 Am Am7 Cdim Am7 G9 G/F# B7 And then the long - est walk will be the short - est walk Am Am7 Edim D7 Cdim G Back to your arms once more.
I'll be the first to say, this has to be the most over-chorded song on the entire web site -- and yes, I know, that's saying something. It's got a chord change on literally every single syllable, plus a few extra. The idea here is for the chords to carry the entire song, when played strictly as an instrumental. If you're singing along, you can honestly think of any chord at any point as strictly optional -- or better yet, eliminate virtually all of them any only change where you feel the need. Whatever chord you use, at whatever point it is shown here, will work with the melody.
Long, Long Time Words & Music by Gary White Recorded by Linda Ronstadt and the Stone Ponies, 1970
D E F#m D E A Love will abide. Take things in stride. D E7 F#m B7 E Sounds like good advice, but there's no one at my side; D E F#m D E A And time washes clean love's wounds unseen; D E7 F#m F#m7 B7 E7 That's what someone told me, but I don't know what it means.
Refrain: D E7 A F#m F#m7 D Cause I've done everything I know to try and make you mine, A E F#m D A E A And I think I'm gonna love you for a long, long time.
D E F#m D E A Caught in my fears, blinking back the tears; D E7 F#m F#m7 B7 E I can't say you hurt me when you never let me near. D E F#m D E A And I never drew one response from you, D E7 F#m F#m7 B7 E7 All the while you fell over girls you never knew.
Repeat Refrain:
D E F#m D E A Wait for the day you go away, D E7 F#m F#m7 B7 E knowing that you warned me of the price I'd have to pay; D E F#m D E A And life's full of loss, who knows the cost, D E7 F#m F#m7 B7 E7 Living in the mem - o - ry of the love that never was. D E 'Cause I've done
A F#m F#m7 D everything I know to try and change your mind,
A E F#m F#m7 A E A F#m And I think I'm gonna miss you for a long, long time.
Coda: D E A 'Cause I've done everything I know A7 D - Dm7 To try and make you mine, A E F#m And I think I'm gonna love you
D
A E A for a long, long time.
Long, Long Time
Look At That Girl Words & Music by Bob Merrill Recorded by Guy Mitchell, 1953 (#1)
D F#m Bm Bm7-5 E7 Look at the girl, she's like a dream come true G G/F# A7 Edim D Ah look at that girl, can blue eyes be so blue B7 Cdim B7 E7 Bm7-5 E7 Look at the way she walks, listen when she talks A Em7 A7 G/B With each word my heart just skips A Em7 A7 G/B A7 Oh if I could kiss those lips
D F#m Bm Bm7-5 E7 Look at that girl, do you see what I see? G G/F# A7 Edim D DM7 Oh look at that girl, she's walking straight to me. B7 Cdim B7 That's right, last night I held her tight E7 Bm7-5 E7 It happens all the time A Em7 A Edim Em7 A7 D I look at that girl, and I can't be - lieve she's mine.
Am7
D9
D7/9
Look For The Silver Lining Words & Music by B.G. DeSylva & Jerome Kern Recorded by Margaret Whiting, 1949
G G/F# Em7 B7 C C/B D7 Please don't be offended if I preach to you a while G G/F# E7 bm7-5 Am7 Cdim D7 Tears that are out of place in eyes that were meant to smile G G/F# Em7 B7 C C/B A7 There's a way to make your very biggest trouble small, G G/B A7 Edim D9 Am7 Here's the happy secret of it all.
G Bm7 Am7 Look for
D7 G Am7 the silver lining
D7
G
D7 G Bm7 C D7 G Am7 Whene'er a cloud ap - pears in the blue,
G
G7 Am7 D7 Bm7 G G/F# Re - mem - ber some - where the sun is shi - ning C C/B Am7 And so the right thing to do D9 Am7 D7 Is make it shine for you.
G Bm7 Am7 D7 G Am7 A heart full of joy and gladness
G
D7 G Bm7 G7 Fdim C C/B Will always ban - ish sad - ness and strife, Cdim C C/B Cdim D7 Bm So always look for the silver lining, Edim C C/B Am7 D7 G And try to find the sunny side of life.
E7
*Suggested by recent visitor Lisa Smillie.
A7
Em7
The Look Of Love Words & Music by Hal David & Burt Bacharach Recorded by Sergio Mendes And Brazil '66, 1968 (#5) From the movie "Casino Royale," 1967
Intro: |
Dm7
|
F - E7
|
Am7
|
E7
|
(E7) Am D G/B Dm7 The look of love is in your eyes, F Dm7 E7sus4 A look your smile can't disguise. Am A7sus4 A7 The look of lo----ove
Dm
E7
Dm7 Dm7-5 G7 is saying so much more
CM7 C7 C9 Than just words could ever say,
FM7
Dm7 E7sus4 E7 And what my heart has heard, well it takes my breath away. G7 CM7 Am7 Dm7 G7 I can hardly wait to hold you, feel my arms around you; G7 Dm7 G7 How long I have wait - ed CM7 Am7 Dm7 G7 E7 Waited just to love you, now that I have found you...
E7sus4 E7 Am D G/B Dm7 You've got the look of love, it's on your face, F Dm7 E7sus4 A look that time can't erase. Am A7sus4 A7 Be mine tonight----,
Dm
E7
Dm7 Dm7-5 G7 let this be just the start
Dm7
CM7 C7 C9 Of so many nights like this;
FM7
Dm7 E7sus4 E7 Let's take a lover's vow and then seal it with a kiss. G7 CM7 Am7 Dm7 G7 Dm7 I can hardly wait to hold you, feel my arms around you... G7 Dm7 G7 How long I have wait - ed, CM7 Am7 Dm7 G7 Dm7 Waited just to love you, now that I have found youDm D9 Dm6 Don't ev - er
Am Am7 go,
D
Dm D9 Dm6 Don't ev - er
Am Am7 go,
D
Dm D9 Dm6 Am Am7 I love you so, Dm D9 Dm6 Don't ev - er
D
Am Am7 go.
D
The Look Of Love
Looking Back Words & Music by Clyde Otis, Brook Benton & Belford Hendricks Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1958 (#5)
Looking Back
A7 D D9 D D7/9 Looking back o - ver my life D7 G Gdim D I can see where I caused you strife A7 D D9 D G G/F# But I know, oh yes I know E7 Bm7-5 E7 A7 I'd never make that same mistake again
A7 D D9 D D7/9 Looking back o - ver my deeds D7 G Gdim D I can see signs a wise man heeds A7 D D9 D G G/F# And if I just had the chance E7 A7 D I'd never make that same mistake again
D7
Bridge: G D Once my cup was overflowing, A7 Gdim A7 D DM7 But I gave nothing in return;
D7
G Em7 D B7 Now I can't begin to tell you
D7/9
E7 Cdim E7 A7 What a lesson I have learned.
A7 D D9 D D7/9 Looking back o - ver the slate D7 G Gdim D I can see love turned to hate A7 D D9 D G G/F# But I know, oh yes I know E7 A7 D I'd never make that same mistake again.
Lost April Words & Music by Eddie DeLange, Emil Newman & Hubert Spencer Recorded by Nat King Cole Trio, 1947
D C#7 Em7 Edim A7 Lost April -- where did you go? G Edim A7 D9 D6 Fdim E7 Like winter snow, I saw you van - ish. C B7 A AM7 A7 Lost April, so soft and warm, F#7 Bm Bm7-5 E7 Edim A7 A mem - o - ry not even time can ban - ish.
D C#7 Em7 Edim A7 Lost April, that taught me this: G
Edim A7 D9 D6 Fdim E7 A single kiss could lead to Heav - en.
C B7 Em But April
B+ Gm had numbered days,
D6 C#7 F#m B7 Cdim B7 So when they passed, love couldn't last. B7/F# G Em7 Edim A7 D I lost love and you and A - pril, too.
Instrumental Interlude:
First three lines of part two
D6 C#7 F#m B7 Cdim B7 So when they passed, love couldn't last. B7/F# G Em7 Edim A7 D I lost love and you and A - pril, too.
*Requested by recent visitor Erich Abshagen
Losing You Words & Music by Jean Renard & Carl Sigman Recorded by Brenda Lee, 1963 (#6)
E F#m F#m7 Don't sigh a sigh for me, B7 E6 E Don't ever cry for me; C#m7 F#m9 F#m This is goodbye for me -A B7(II) A B7 I know we're through, I'm losing you.
E F#m F#m7 Love sang its song for me, B7 E6 E Then things went wrong for me. C#m7 F#m9 F#m Nights are too long for me A B7 E Because I'm losing you.
Bridge: C G Our love and our devotion Am Em Were deep as any ocean; A Am7 E C#m Then one day like the tide you began to change A9 B7 B7/9 And you became a perfect stranger.
E F#m F#m7 Someone is holding you, B7 E6 E Sharing the lips I knew; C#m7 F#m9 F#m I can't believe it's true B7 E That I am losing you.
Coda: E F#m9 F#m I can't believe it's true A B7 F#m B7 A That I am los - ing you.
Am7/6
E
Losing You
Love and Marriage Words & Music by Sammy Cahn & Jimmy Van Heusen Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1955 (#5)*
C Am E7 F7 G7 Cdim G9 Love and mar - riage, love and mar - riage C C7 F Dm7 Dm7-5 Go together like a horse and car - riage; C Am E7 F7 C Am D7 G7 This I tell you, broth - er, you can't have one without the oth - er.
C Am E7 F7 G7 Cdim G9 Love and mar - riage, love and mar - riage -C C7 F Dm7 Dm7-5 It's an institute you can't dis - par - age. C Am E7 F7 Dm7 C Am G7 C Ask the local gen - try and they will say it's el - e - men - t'ry
Bridge: G# C# G# Bbm7 Gdim G# Try, try, try to separate them -- it's an illusion; G# C# G# C/B Am7 G7 Try, try, try, and you will only come to this conclusion.
C Am E7 F7 G7 Cdim G9 Love and mar - riage, love and mar - riage C C7 F Dm7 Dm7-5 Go together like a horse and car - riage; C Am E7 F7 Dad was told by moth - er, F C Dm7 Am You can't have one, you can't have none, F Bb9 C Am F You can't have one without the oth
Dm7 -
C er.
*One of only twelve million-sellers Sinatra accumulated, this song never rose above the #5 spot, although it spent 17 weeks on the pop charts.
Love Is A Many Splendored Thing Words & Music by Paul F. Webster & Sammy Fain Recorded by The Four Aces, 1955 (#1 for 6 weeks, on charts for 20)
C C/B Love
Am7
Am7/G Em is a many splendored thing;
Gm7 C7 F F6 FM7 Dm6 Am It's the April rose that only grows in the early spring. Dm6 Am Dm7 Am7 Dm6 E7 Love is nature's way of giving a reason to be living, Am Am7 B7 F#m7 B7 E The golden crown that makes a man a king.
C C/B Once,
Am7
G7
Am7/G Em on a high and windy hill,
Gm7 C7 F FM7 F6 F Em7 A9 In the moonlight mist, two lovers kissed and the world stood still. Em7 A7 Dm Dm7 Dm6 E7+5 Then your fingers touched my silent heart A7+5 A7 D7 Bb9 And taught it how to sing;
(First time) Fdim Yes,
C Am Dm7 G C true love's a many splendored thing.
Dm7
G7
(Last time) Fdim Yes,
C Am Dm7 G C Dm7 true love's a many splendored thing.
Fdim
C
Love (Can Make You Happy) Words & Music by Jack Sigler, Jr. Recorded by Mercy, 1969 (#2)*
D F#m Bm7 Bm7/E G G9 Em7 Em D Dalt D6 D9 G6 Wake up in the mor - ning with the sun - shine in your eyes
G
D Bm G Em7 Em D And the smell of flow - ers bloom - ing fills the air. D F#m Bm7 Bm7/E G Your mind is filled with the thoughts G9 Em7 Em D Dalt Of a cer - tain some - one
D6 D9 G6 G that you love;
D Bm G Em7 A7 D F#m Your life is filled with joy when she is there.
G - Bm - Em7 - A7
D F#m Bm7 Bm7/E G G/F# Em A7sus4 G G/F# G/B A7 Love can make you happy if you find some - one who cares to D F#m Bm Bm7 Bm7/E G G/F# Em G/B G G/F# G/B - A7 - D Give a life - time to you and who has a love to share.
D F#m Bm7 Bm7/E G G9 Em7 Em D Dalt D6 D9 G6 G If you think you've found some - one you'll love for ev-er-more, D Bm G Em7 Em D A7sus4 Then it's worth the price you'll have to pay, pay.
A7
D F#m Bm7 Bm7/E G G9 Em7 Em D Dalt To have, to hold's im - por - tant when for - ev - er D Bm G G/F# Em7 A7 D F#m That means the love you've found is going to stay.
D6 D9 G6 is the phrase G - Bm - Em7 - A7
D F#m Bm7 Bm7/E G G/F# Em A7sus4 G G/F# G/B A7 Love can make you happy if you find some - one who cares to D F#m Bm Bm7 Bm7/E G G/F# Em G/B G G/F# G/B - A7 - D Give a life - time to you and who has a love to share.
Coda: DM7 Love,
D6
G6 G/B love,
DM7 love,
D6
D F#m Bm7 Bm7/E A7 Love can make you hap - py,
G6 G/B love D F#m Bm7 Bm7/E A7 love can make you hap - py.
D F#m Bm7 Bm7/E A7 D6 Love can make you hap - py, love.
*While not technically a one-hit wonder, Mercy comes pretty close -- their only other single peaked at #79 on the charts. This song, according to one source I've seen, was written for a movie that wound up never getting made. An e-mail from the author's wife received in June 2005 passed along some other interesting information, which I quote with their permission: "Love Can Make You Happy has the distinction of being included in BMI's Two Millionaire club, meaning over 2 million air plays. The group actually had three hits on the charts, Love (which in 1969 was included on two different charts at Nos. 1 (Cashbox) and 2 (Billboard), respectively, Forever, which was in the top 40, and Hello Baby, (which is the one you probably referred to on your site), which was in the top 100. The movie in which Mercy performed Love Can Make You Happy was Fireball Jungle, which was completed and released, and has the distinction of being Lon Chaney Jr.'s last film. Copies can still be found on the Web. Jack Sigler has recently completed an album of original compositions entitled Influences and Mercy is still performing and touring in the central and southern Florida area now - joining other groups, along with the Commodores, in July in Clearwater, Florida and soon to travel with the show down to the Southern Caribbean." An e-mail exchange with group co-founder (co-founder of the band before it was reorganized and the name changed to Mercy) Barry White (now an Army Chaplain) added the following: I spoke with my buddy Roy Shultz and he sent me the following via email. Roy and I started the original group which would later become Mercy. He was in the recording of Love Can Make You Happy, but was newly married and decided not to go on tour. Here's what he told me: "It was written specifically for Fireball Jungle. Jack and Ann were newly married and Jack & I were working a construction job near 301 and 60. He wrote it over a couple of months in the summer, bouncing lines off Ann at home and me at work. We performed it several times at dances that we played but it was a medium tempo swing tune! When we played it live for the music director at the studio, she wanted to hear it as a slow song, so we played it for her that way. We were told that if we would record it slow, they would use it in the movie and we would be used in a nightclub scene and a beach scene in the movie (that was our pay!!)(We paid for the recording session by donating gig money to the cause!). (They shot the beach scene with us but cut it from the movie in editing). It was fun to do, interesting, long hours, no pay! " There's a video of the movie performance on www.youtube.com at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzoeZTFj4TA
Love (Can Make You Happy)
Love For Sale Words & Music by Cole Porter, 1930 Recorded by Billie Holiday, 1945 Previously recorded by Libby Holman, 1932 (#5)
D D6 Am Am9 Love---- for sale,
D
D6 Am advertising love for sale.
Am9
Am
D G7 Love that's fresh and still unspoiled, C Bb E7 Bm7-5 E7 Am Love that's only slightly soiled. Love---------- for sale.
D D6 Am Am9 Who---- will buy?
D D6 Am Who would like to sample my supply?
Am9
D G7 Who's prepared to pay the price C Bb For a trip to paradise?
E7 Bm7-5 E7 Am Love----------- for sale.
Bridge: F6 G7 C C9 Let the poets pipe of love in their childish way; F6 G7 C C9 I know ev'ry type of love better far than they. A7 Gdim A7 If you want the thrill of love, Dm Bm7-5 Dm6 Am I've been through the mill of love-F Dm6 Cdim B7 Bb7 Edim Old love, new love, ev'ry love but true
D D6 Am Am9 Love---- for sale,
A7 love.
D
D6 Am Am9 advertising love for sale.
D G7 If you want to buy my wares, C Bb E7 Bm7-5 E7 Am Am7/G Follow me and climb the stairs. Love---------- for sale. Bm7-5 Dm6 E7 Am Am+7 Love------------ for sale.
Am7
Am6
F7
E7
Am
Am
Although bland by today's standards, this song was really pushing the limits of taste and decency when it first appeared -- so much so that it got banned in a lot of places. Since then, however, it's been recorded over 500 times, including an instrumental version by Ramsey Lewis in 1959 that I'm also partial to.
Love For Sale
Love In Bloom Words & Music by Ralph Rainger & Leo Robin Recorded by Bing Crosby, 1934
G Edim A7 D B7 G A Edim D6 Blue night and you, a - lone with me D7 G G/F# Em7 A7 Cdim D G Em7 My heart has nev - er known such ec - sta - sy.
A7
G Edim A7 D B7 G A Edim A7 Am I on earth, am I in heav - en?
A7 Em7 D Edim Bm Can it be the trees that fill the breeze F#m Em7 Edim G With rare and mag - ic per - fume?
G/F# - Em7
Em7 A6/7/9 Cdim A Em7 D Bm G Oh, no, it is - n't the trees, it's love in bloom.
A7
A7 Em7 D Edim Bm Can it be the spring that seems to bring F#m Em7 Edim G The stars right in - to this room?
G/F# - Em7
Em7 A6/7/9 Cdim A Edim DM7 D9 Oh, no, it is - n't the spring, it's love in bloom.
Bridge: F#m C#7 F#m Bm C#7 My heart was a des - ert; you plan - ted a seed, F#m C#7 F#m F#m/E Edim E And this is the flow - er, this hour of sweet ful - fill - ment.
A7 Em7 D Edim Bm Is it all a dream, the joy su - preme F#m Em7 Edim G That came to us in the gloom?
G/F# - Em7
Em7 A6/7/9 Cdim A Edim DM7 You know it is - n't a dream, it's love in bloom.
*Requested by recent visitor Mel Walton.
D9
Now best known to us babyboomers as the melody that Jack Benny adopted as his TV theme song -- and so subjected to his deliberate off-key renditions (the man was an expert violinist, but rarely let that skill show) that many of us cannot recall any other version. The song was also the occassional butt of Benny's own jokes. The following anecdote is recorded in Benny's Wikipedia biography: Benny would sometimes joke about the appropriateness of his theme song. On a segment often played in Tonight Show retrospectives, Benny is seen talking with Johnny Carson about this. In the clip, he says he has no objections to the song in and of itself, only as his theme. He begins reciting the lyrics: "Can it be the trees, that fill the breeze, with rare and magic perfume..." then says, "Now what the hell has that got to do with me?" and the audience and Carson break up laughing. So overwhelmingly associated with Benny, few people seem to know that Bing Crosby had a #1 hit with it in 1934, long before Benny ever touched it.
Love In Bloom
Love Is A Simple Thing Words & Music by June Carroll & Arthur Siegel Recorded by Debbie Reynolds, 1962
Intro Verse: G G/F# Em7 Am7 Cdim Poets write fancy things about love, G Em7 Am7 D7 But they don't have no call; G G/F# Em7 Am7 Cdim Love is like birth or death or taxes -G D6/9F# Em7 Em7sus4 Love just is, that's
Am7 all.
D7
Melody: G Em7 Am7 D7/9 Love is a simple thing, love is a silver ring, G G7 Am7 Cm7 Shiny as a ribbon bow, soft as a quiet snow, G9 D6/9/F# Am7 D7 G6 Edim Am7 D7 Love is a nursery rhyme, old as the tick of time. G Em7 Am7 D7/9 Love is so many things, bright as an angel's wings, G G7 Am7 Cm7 Gentle as the morning light, long as a winter night, G9 D6/9/F# E Fdim Love makes an old heart sing,
E7
C C/B Am7 Cm7 G G/F# Em7 And it fills ev'ry empty space, love is a warming place, C C/B Am7 Cdim G Love is a sim - ple thing.
G Em7 Am7 D7/9 Love is a simple thing, love is a magic ring, G G7 Am7 Cm7 Much more fun than mistletoe, gay as a puppet show, G9 D6/9/F# Am7 D7 G6 Edim Am7 D7 Love is the thunder and rain, swift as a soaring plane, G Em7 Am7 D7/9 Love is a summer moon, gay as a big balloon, G G7 Am7 Cm7 Young as a calliope, wild as a storm at sea, G9 D6/9/F# E Fdim Love is a touch of spring,
E7
C C/B Am7 Cm7 G G/F# Em7 It's as sweet as a first embrace, love is a special place, C C/B Am7 Cdim G Love is a sim - ple thing.
*Suggested by recent visitor Clark Burroughs
Love Is A Simple Thing
Love Is Blue Words & Music by Pierre Cour & Andre Popp English lyric by Brian Blackburn Recorded by Paul Mauriat, 1968 Love Is Blue
Intro: ||: Em
-
A
:||
Em A D G Blue, blue, my world is blue;
G/F#
Em C D G Blue is my world now I'm without you; Em A D G Gray, gray, my life is gray;
G/F#
G/F#
Em C B7 Em Cold is my heart since you went away.
Em A D G Red, red, my eyes are red
G/F#
Em C D G Crying for you alone in my bed
G/F#
Em A D G Green, green, my jealous heart
G/F#
Em C B7 Em I doubted you and now we're apart
Bridge: E A E A E When we met how the bright sun shone C#m F#m B7 Em Then love died, now the rainbow is gone
Repeat Intro:
Em A D G Black, black, the nights I've known Em C D G Longing for you so lost and alone Em A D G Blue, blue, my world is blue;
G/F#
G/F#
G/F#
Em C B7 Em Blue is my world now I'm without you.
A
Em
A
Em
*Competing versions of this song also charted -- including one each by Andy Williams, and Williams' wife, Claudine Longet (#71); another one, by Al Martino also reached the top 100(#57). Mauriat's instrumental version was #1 for 5 weeks, and was voted the #12 song of the 1960-1969 Rock Era.
Love Is Blue
Love Is Just Around The Corner Words & Music by Leo Robin & Lewis E. Gensler Recorded by Bing Crosby, 193
E7 A7 D Love is just around the corner,
Bm7
E7 A7 D B7 Any cozy little corner, E7 A7 D Am7 B7 Love is just around the cor - ner E7 Bm7-5 A7 D When I'm around you.
E7 A7 D Bm7 I'm a sentimental mourner, E7 A7 D And I couldn't be forlorner
B7
E7 A7 D Am7 B7 When you keep me on a cor - ner E7 Bm7-5 A7 D Just wait ing for you.
Bridge:
F#7 Bm F#7 Bm Venus de Milo was not noted for her charms; E7 Edim E7 Gdim But strictly between us, you're cuter than Venus, E7 Bm7-5 A7 And what's more, you've got arms.
E7 A7 D So let's go cuddle in a corner,
Bm7
E7 A7 D B7 Any cozy little corner; E7 A7 D Am7 B7 Love is just around the cor - ner, E7 Bm7-5 A7 D And I'm around you.
Love Letters Words & Music by Edward Heyman & Victor Young Recorded by Ketty Lester, 1957
Instrumental Intro: C
C/B
C7/E
F
Cdim
C Am Love letters straight from your heart F G7 C Keep us so near while apart F#m7-5 B7 I'm not alone
Em7 in the night
Em7-5 A7 Dm7 G7 When I can have all the love you write
C Am I memorize every line F G7 C And I kiss the name that you sign
C7
F Fm And darling, then C/G Cdim I read again right from the start G C Love letters straight from your heart
(Repeat second verse) G C Love letters straight from your heart.
(Repeat intro)
[1: F7]
C/G
C/E
C
G
Love Is The Tender Trap Words & Music by Sammy Cahn & Jimmy Van Heusen Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1959 From the 1959 movie "The Tender Trap"
B7 E6 Fdim(III) Ya see a pair of laughing eyes, F#m7 B7 And suddenly you're sighing sighs. E7/9 You're thinkin' nothin's wrong, A Am7 C#7 F#7 You string along, boy, then SNAP! Fdim(III) A C#7 Am7 Those eyes, those sighs, Fdim(III) A Am7 Cdim E They're part of the ten - der trap.
B7 E6 Fdim(III) You're hand in hand beneath the trees, F#m7 B7 And soon there's music in the breeze. E7/9 You're actin' kind of smug A Am7 C#7 F#7 Until your heart just goes WHAP! Fdim(III) A C#7 Those trees, that
Am7 breeze,
Fdim(III) A Am7 B7 Cdim E They're part of the ten - der trap.
Bridge: E E7 A Am7/6 Cdim C#m Some starry night, when her kisses make you tingle, C#7 A Am7/6 Cdim C#7 F#7 Cdim B7 She'll hold you tight and you'll hate yourself for be - ing sin - gle.
B7 E6 Fdim(III) And all at once it seems so nice, F#m7 B7 The folks are throwin' shoes and rice. E7/9
A
Am7
C#7
F#7
You hurry to a spot that's just a dot on the map. Fdim(III) A You wonder how,
C#7 but it's too
Am7 late now
Fdim(III) A Am7 B7 Cdim B7 E You fell in love and love is the ten - der trap.
*Suggested by frequent visitor and contributor Bob A.
Love Is The Tender Trap
Love Letters In The Sand Words & Music by Nick & Charles Kenny & J. Fred Coots Recorded by Pat Boone, 1957 (#1 for 7 weeks, on charts for 34 weeks) Previously charted by Ted Black, 1931 (#6)
Em6 Edim D DM7 On a day like today Em Em7 E7 We passed the time away A7 Em7 Gdim Writing love letters in the
D Bm sand.
G
Em6 Edim D DM7 How you laughed when I cried Em Em7 E7 Each time I saw the tide A7 Em7 A7 D Gdim Take our love letters from the sand.
Bridge: D9 F#7 You made a vow that you Bm Bm7 Would always be true, E7 Em7 But somehow that vow G Em A7 Meant nothing to you.
Em6 Edim D DM7 Now my lonely heart aches Em Em7 E7 With ev'ry wave that breaks A7 Em7 A7 D Gdim Over love letters in the sand.
D
D
Love Me As Though There Were No Tomorrow Words & Music by Harold Adamson & Jimmy McHugh Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1957
G G/F# Em7 Cdim Am7 Love me as though there were no tomorrow; C C/B Take me
Am7 Cdim G out of this world tonight.
Em B+ Take me,
Em7 Em6 Bm make me forget my sorrow,
D7
F#7 Bm7-5 Am Am+7 Am7 Am7/G Cdim So when I wake tomorrow, I'll know our love was right.
G G/F# Em7 Cdim Am7 Kiss me as though it were now or never;
D7
D7
C C/B Am7 Am7/G E7 Teach me all that a heart should know. C C/B Am7 D7 G B7 Love me as though there were no tomorrow;
E7
Am7 Cdim G Em Am7 Cdim D7 G Oh my darling, love me; don't ever let me go.
(Instrumental interlude -- first two lines of second verse)
C C/B Am7 D7 G B7 Love me as though there were no tomorrow;
E7
Am7 Cdim G Em Am7 Cdim D7 G Oh my darling, love me; don't ever let me go.
Instrumental Coda: |
G - D9 - Am7 - G | A - A7 - D9 - A7 | G - D9 - Am7 - Cdim | G |
*Suggested by recent visitor Dave in Barbados.
Love Me Or Leave Me Words & Music by Walter Donaldson & Gus Kahn Recorded by Doris Day, 1955
Intro:
Am
F7
B7
E7
Am Am7/G F7 E7 Love me or leave me, or let me be lonely; Am Am7/G F7 E7 You won't believe me, I love you only. C alt Am F G C Am I'd rather be lonely than happy with someone else.
F7
E7
Am Am7/G F7 E7 You might find the night time the right time for kissin', Am Am7/G F7 G7 But night time is my time for just reminiscin', C alt Am F G C Regrettin' instead of forgettin' with somebody else.
E7
Bridge: Am Am7 A7 Dm A7 There'll be no one unless that someone is you; G G7 C Dm7 I intend to be independently blue.
Am7
Am Am7/G F7 E7 I want your love, but I don't want to borrow, Am Am7/G F7 G7 To have it today to give back tomorrow, C alt Am For my love is your love -F G7 C alt There's no love for nobody else.
E7
Dm
Dm+7
Love Walked In Words & Music by Ira & George Gershwin Recorded by The Hilltoppers, 1953 (#8 C Am7 Am7/G D D7 G7 Love walked right in and drove the shadows away; C Am7 Am7/G D7 Cdim G7 Love walked right in and brought my sunniest day. C C7 F Dm7 One magic moment and my heart seemed to know Em7 A7 F Dm7 G G7 That love said "Hello" though not a word was spoken.
C Am7 Am7/G D D7 G7 One look and I forgot the gloom of the past; C Am7 Am7/G D7 Cdim G7 One look and I had found my future at last; C C7 F Dm7 Em7 A7 One look and I had found a world completely new Dm7 Cm7-5 Fdim G7 C When love walked in with you.
Introduced in the 1938 film "Goldwin Follies," this song reached the top twenty on five separate occasions -- by Sammy Kaye (#1), by Jimmy Dorsey (#7), by Jan Garber (#7), by Kenny Baker (#14), and by Louis Armstrong (#19). It reached the charts again when The Hilltoppers reached #8 in 1953.
Love Turns Winter to Spring Words & Music by Brigham Townsend & Matt Dennis Recorded by Four Freshmen, 1956
Love Turns Winter to Spring
AM7/6 Fdim(III) Gdim F#7 Don't mind the weather, for when we're together, D9 Dm+7 A7 Old weather man don't mean a thing; A7/9 D9 Dm+7 AM7 C#m7 If it rains or it snows, well, ev'ryone knows D9 E7/6 E7 E7/6 AM7 Love turns win - ter to spring.
Edim
E7
AM7/6 Fdim(III) Gdim F#7 All of a sudden, the rose buds are buddin' -D9 Dm+7 A7 What a miraculous thing! A7/9 D9 Dm+7 AM7 C#7 For like some lovely dream, with romance as theme, D9 E7/6 A G#7 Love turns winter to spring.
C# Bbm7 F#7 G#7/6 I thought the cold old snow would stay and stay C#M7/9 Bbm7 F#7 And stay and stay and stay.
G#7
C# Bbm F#7 G#7 But in the warmth of your wonderful smile, C# C Am7 D9 E7 It melted all a - way.
AM7/6 Fdim(III) Gdim F#7 I'll never wonder at lightning or thunder, D9 Dm+7 A7 To me they just don't mean a thing. A7/9 D9 Dm+7 AM7 C#7 With the song of the birds, and your lovely words, D9 E7/6 A AM7 C#7 C#m7-5 Love turns winter to spring, D Bm7-5 Fdim E7-9 AM7/9 Love turns winter to spring.
Love, You Didn't Do Right By Me Words & Music by Irving Berlin Recorded by Rosemary Clooney, 1954 From the film "White Christmas"
D6 Cdim Em7 A7 A7+5 D6 Cdim Love, you didn't do right by me;
Em7
A7
D6 F#m Bm7 Fdim You planned a romance that just hadn't a chance Em7 G/B And I'm through. Em B+ Love,
Em7
A7
Em9 Em6 A7sus4 A7 you didn't do right by me;
Em Em7 Em6 A7 I'm back on the shelf and I'm blaming myself, Em7 A7 DM7 But it's you.
Bridge: D7 Am7 D9 B7 Em B+ My one love affair didn't get anywhere from the start
Em7
Em B+ Bm7 E7 Bm7-5 Em7 G/B To send me a Joe who had winter and snow in his heart A7+5 A7 Wasn't smart.
Dalt Cdim(III) A7(V) A7 F#m7 B7 Am7 Love, you didn't do right by me; Em B+ Em7 As they say in the song,
A7
A7+5 D you done me wrong.
B7
Bm7
Last Time: Em B+ Em7 A7 As they say in the song, Em B+ Em7 As they say in the song, A7+5 A7 D F#m7 You done me wrong.
A7+5 F#7 you done me wrong.
A7
Bm7
Bm7/E
Em7
A7
Dalt
B7
Em7
A7+5
Love Me With All of Your Heart Words & Music by Carlos Rigual & Mario Rigual Recorded by The Ray Charles Singers, 1964 (#3)
G G/F# Em Em7 Bm7 Bm7/E Cuando caliente el sol aqui en la playa, C C/B Am7 Am7/G G Siento su cuerpo vibrar cerca de mi;
Em
C C/B G D9 C C/B Es tu pulpitar, son sus ojos, es su pelo, Bm C D Su sonrisa...me entramesca, ahhh.
D7
G G/F# Em Em7 Bm7 Bm7/E Love me with all of your heart -- that's all I want, dear; C C/B Am7 Am7/G G Love me with all of your heart, or not at all; C C/B G D9 Just promise me this:
Em
C C/B that you'll give me all your kisses
Am Em D Ev'ry winter, ev'ry summer, ev'ry fall.
D7
G G/F# Em Bm7 Bm7/E When we are far apart, or when you're near me, C C/B Am7 Am7/G G Love me with all of your heart, as I love you.
Em
C C/B G G/F# Em C C/B Don't give me your love for a moment, or an hour; Am Em D Love me always as you loved me from the start, D D7 G With ev'ry beat of your heart.
(Instrumental interlude)
(Repeat last verse)
Em
Am7
D7
Coda: D D7 G G/F# With ev'ry beat of your heart, D D7 G G/F# With ev'ry beat of your heart, D D7 G C With ev'ry beat of your heart.
G
I don't recall that the Ray Charles Singers' version actually started Spanish lyric -- but I included the verse here anyway, since the song originally called "Cuando Caliente El Sol." The Ray Charles Singers' does, however, include a half-step key change at the end that I could quite wrap my fingers around, so I omit it here.
with the was version never
Love Me With All of Your Heart
Love Will Keep Us Together Words & Music by Howard Greenfield & Neil Sedaka Recorded by The Captain & Tenille, 1975 (#1) Grammy winner, 1975, record of the year
A C#m7-5 Love, love will keep us together; F#7 Think of me babe whenever D Some sweet talking guy comes along singing his song -Dm Don't mess around, you got to be strong, A A+ Just Stop, 'cause I really love you, A6 A7 Stop, I'll be thinking of you -D A E7sus4 A Look in my heart and let love keep us together.
A C#m7-5 You, you belong to me now, F#7 Ain't gonna set you free now; D When those guys start hanging around, talking me down, Dm Hear with your heart and you won't hear a sound. A A+ A6 A7 Just stop, 'cause I really love you; stop, I'll be thinking of you -D A E7sus4 A A7 A Look in my heart and let love keep us together, whatever.
Bridge:
C G D A F Dm7 A Young and beautiful someday your looks will be gone; C G D A F Dm7 E7sus4 When the others turn you off who'll be turning you on?
I will, I will, I will,
A C#m7-5 I will be there to share forever; F#7 Love will keep us together. D D6 Said it before and I'll say it again, while others pretend, Dm Dm+7 Dm7 Dm6 I need you now and I'll need you then. A A+ A6 A7 Stop, 'cause I really love you; stop, I'll be thinking of you -D A E7sus4 A A7 A Look in my heart and let love keep us together, whatever.
E7 I will, I will, I will
A A+ A6 A7 Stop, 'cause I really love you; stop, I'll be thinking of you -D A E7sus4 A A7 A Look in my heart and let love keep us together, whatever. E7 I will, I will, I will, I will.
Love Will Keep Us Together
Love's Been Good To Me Words & Music by Rod McKuen Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1969 (#75)
Refrain: C Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 C I have been a rover, I have walked a - lone; C Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 C Hiked a hundred highways, never found a home. C CM7 CM7/6 G7 Am Am7 F Em Dm7 Still in all I'm happy -- the reason is, you see,
G7
C C7 F Bb9 C G7 Fdim C Once in a while along the way, love's been good to me.
C Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 C C/B There was a girl in Denver before the summer storm; Am A9 Am Am7 Em Am F G7 Oh, her eyes were tender, oh, her arms were warm. G Am7 G/B C C/B Asus4 Am F Fm Bb9 And she could smile away the thun - der, kiss away the rain -C C7 F Bb9 C G7 C Even though she's gone away, you won't hear me complain
Repeat Refrain: C Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 C C/B There was a girl in Portland. before the winter chill; Am A9 Am Am7 Em Am F G7 We used to go a-courtin' along October hill. G Am7 G/B C C/B Asus4 Am F Fm Bb9 And she could laugh away the dark clouds, cry away the snow -C C7 F Bb9 C G7 C It seems like only yesterday as down the road I go.
Repeat Refrain:
I recently posted this chart in one of the guitar tablature newsgroups, in response to a request I found there. Boy, did it bring back memories. Rod McKuen almost single-handedly invented the concept of "sensitive guy" back in the latter 60s, and had a lucrative, though somewhat brief, career as a poet. He recorded this one, too -- unfortunately, his voice did it no favors.
Love's Old Sweet Song Words & Music by J. Clifton Bingham & James L. Molloy, 1884 Recorded by The Mills Brothers, 1932(?)**
D F#m Bm Bm7/E Em7 Edim A7 Once in the dear, dead days beyond recall, A7 Em7 A7 Edim D Em7 A7 D When on the world the mists began to fall, D F#m B7 B7/F# G A7 D Out of the dreams that rose in happy thrall, D F#m Bm E G G/F# Em7 G/B A7 Low to our hearts love sang an old sweet song, Gdim Cdim A7 Em7 A7 D F#m B7 And in the dusk where fell the firelight gleam, E7/9 E7 G/B A E7 A7 E7 A7 Soft - ly it wove itself into our dream
Melody: D G Bm A A(V) Em7 A7 Gdim D C#7 Just a song at twi - light, when the lights are low, F#7 Gdim F#7 Bm E7 E7/9 E7 G/B A7 And the flick'ring shadows soft - ly come and go. D G Bm A A(V) Em7 A7 Gdim F#7 Though the heart be wear - y, sad the day, and long, D D7 D7/F# G Gm D A7 Em7 Dalt Still to us at twi - light comes love's old song, D A7/6 A7 G/B A7 D Comes love's old sweet song.
*Requested by recent visitor Dick Shultis. **I really could use some help determining when this particular recording was done. It's definitely early Mills Brothers, because it's only accompaniment is solo acoustic guitar, but I've yet to find a reliable source that could tell me when it was recorded.
Lover Words & Music by Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart Recorded by Peggy Lee, 1952 From the 1932 film "Love Me Tonight"
D Dm6 Lover, when I'm near you Fm7 Em7 And I hear You speak my name Gm7 A7 D Softly, in my ear you breathe a flame.
D Dm6 Lover, it's immoral, Fm7 Em7 But why quarrel with our bliss Gm7 A7 D When two lips of coral want to kiss
Bridge:
B Cm7-5 F#7 I see the devil is in you, B Cm7-5 F#7 And to resist you I try, D Bm7 E7 A7 But if you didn't continue, I would die.
D Dm6 Lover, please be tender, Fm7 Em7 When your tender fears depart, Gm7 A7 D Lover, please surrender to my heart.
Previously recorded by Paul Whiteman, 1933 (#3)
Lover Come Back to Me Words & Music by Oscar Hammerstein II & Sigmund Romberg Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1945 From "New Moon" 1928
D Em7 A7 D6 F#7 Gdim F#7 The sky was blue and high a - bove Bm Bm7/E E7/9 E7 E7alt The moon was new, and so was love;
E7
D Em7 A7 D6 A7 D Dalt A6/7/9 A7 This ea -ger heart of mine was sing - ing, D G G/B A7sus4 A7+5 D "Lov - er, where can you be?"
D Em7 A7 D6 F#7 You came at last;
A7
Gdim F#7 love had its day;
Bm Bm7/E E7/9 E7 E7alt That day is past; you've gone a - way.
E7
D Em7 A7 D6 A7 D Dalt A6/7/9 A7 This ach - ing heart of mine is sing - ing,
D G G/B "Lov - er, come
A7sus4 A7+5 D F#7 back to me."
Bridge: Bm F#7 Bm F#7 Em Gdim Bm I re - mem - ber ev'ry lit - tle thing you used to do; F# Gdim F#7 C#m7-5 I'm so lone - ly; Bm F#7 Bm F#7 Em Gdim Bm Ev'ry road I walk a - long I've walked a - long with you -E7/9 Em7 A7 Em7 No won - der I am lone - ly.
A9
D Em7 A7 D6 F#7 Gdim F#7 The sky is blue, the night is cold, Bm Bm7/E E7/9 E7 E7alt The moon is new, but love is old;
E7
Em B+ Em7 Em6 A7 D Bm A6/7/9 A7 And while I'm waiting here, this heart of mine is sing - ing, D G/B A7sus4 A7+5 D "Lover, come back to me."
G
D
Lover Man Words & Music by Jimmy Davis, Roger "Ram" Ramirez, James Sherman, 1941 Recorded by Sarah Vaughan, 1954
Pickup C#m7-5
F#7+5
F#7
Bm7 E7 D9 Cdim E7 I don't know why but I'm feeling so sad Em7 A G/B Cdim A9 I long to try something I never had D7 D7/9 G9 Cm7 Never had no kissin', oh, what I've been missin' Gm7 Em7 A9 D6 Lover man, oh, where can you be?
C#m7-5
Bm7 E7 D9 Cdim E7 The night is cold and I'm so a - lone Em7 A G/B Cdim A9 I'd give my soul just to call you my own D7 D7/9 G9 Cm7 Got a moon above me but no one to love me -Gm7 Em7 A9 D6 Em7 Lover man, oh, where can you be? [Gm7][Abm7]
Bridge: F#m Bb7 F#m7 B7 I've heard it said that the thrill of romance E F#m7 Could be like a heavenly
G#m7 dream
F#m7
B9
Em B+ Em7 A9 DM7 I go to bed with a prayer that you'll make love to me, Bm7 C#m7-5 Strange as it seems
F#7
Bm7 E7 D9 Cdim E7 Someday we'll meet and you'll dry all my tears Em7 A G/B Cdim A9 Then whisper sweet little things in my ear D7 D7/9 G9 Cm7 Hugging and a-kissing -- oh, what I've been missing Gm7 Em7 A9 D6 Lover man, oh, where can you be?
Em7 [Em7-5][A7]
Last time : Gm7 Em7 A9 A7-9 DM7 Lover man, oh, where can you be?
Adapted from an arrangement sent to me by frequent visitor Mal Ginn.
Lover Man
Luck Be A Lady Words & Music by Frank Loesser Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1965
Intro: Am7 A7 D6 Am7 A7 D6 They call you lady luck, but there is room for doubt; G Fdim D F#7 B7 E7 Em7 A7 At times you have a very un-lady-like way of running out. Am7 A7 D6 Am7 A7 D6 You're on a date with me, and the pickin's have been lush, G Fdim D F#7 B7 E7 Em7 A7 And yet before the evening is over, you might give me the brush. D A7 F#m D F#m B7 You might forget your manners, you might refuse to stay, G B7 E7 A7 D And so the best that I can do is pray.
D Am7 D Am7 Luck, be lady tonight;
D Am7 D luck, be lady tonight.
Am7
D D/C G/B A7 A Luck, if you've ever been a lady to begin with, D Am7 D Luck be a lady tonight.
D Am7 D Am7 D Am7 D Am7 Luck, let a gentleman see just how nice a dame you can be. D D/C G/B A7 A I know the way you've treated other guys you've been with -D Am7 D Luck be a lady with me.
Bridge 1: Em7 A7 D B7 Em7 A7 D A lady never leaves her escort; it isn't fair, it isn't nice. Am Am+7 Am7 D9 A7 G A7 A lady doesn't wander all o - ver the room Em7 A7 Em7 A7 And then blow on some other guys dice.
D Am7 D Am7 D Am7 D Am7 Let's keep this party polite; never get out of my sight. D D/C G/B A7 A Stick with me, baby, I'm the guy that you came in with -D Am7 D Luck be lady tonight.
Bridge 2: Em7 A7 D B7 A lady never flirts with strangers; Em7 A7 D She'd have a heart, she'd be nice. Am Am+7 Am7 D9 A7 G A7 A lady doesn't wander all o - ver the room Em7 A7 Em7 A7 And then blow on some other guys dice.
Repeat Final Verse:
Luck Be A Lady
Lullaby of Birdland Words & Music by George David Weiss & George Shearing Recorded by Mel Torme, 1963
Em C#m7-5 Lullaby of birdland
F#7-9 B7 - that's what I
Em7 CM7 Am7 D9 Always hear when you sigh; Bm7 Em7 Never in my word land Am7 Cdim G C9 Could there be ways to reveal
F#m7-5 B7 in a phrase how I feel.
Em C#m7-5 F#m7-9 B7 Have you ever heard two turtle doves Em7 CM7 AM7 D9 Bill and coo when they love? Bm7 Em7 That's the kind of magic Am7 Cdim G D7 Music we make with our lips
G when we kiss.
Bridge: E9 E7-9 Am Am7 And there's a weepy old willow D9 Cdim G He really knows how to cry!
G/F#
E9 E7-9 Am That's how I'd cry on my pillow
Am7
D9 Cdim G B7 If you should tell me farewell and good-bye.
G/F#
Em C#m7-5 F#7-9 B7 Lullaby of birdland - whisper low, Em7 CM7 Am7 D9 Kiss me sweet, and we'll go Bm7 Em7 Flyin' high in birdland, Am7 Cdim G C9 F#m7-5 B7 High in the sky up above all because we're in love.
Repeat Bridge:
Repeat last verse
Coda: Am7 Cdim G High in the sky up above Am7 D9 Cdim G C9 All because we're- in - love.
Am7
G#7
G
Lullaby of Birdland
Lullaby of Broadway Words & Music by Al Dubin & Harry Warren Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1943
C Am7 Dm7 G7 Come on along and listen to
C the lullaby of Broadway,
C Am7 Dm7 G7 C The hip hooray and bally-hoo, the lullaby of Broadway. F Gm7 The rumble of a subway train,
D7
Gm7 C9 F the rattle of the tax - is,
F Gm7 D7 Gm7 C9 F The daffydils who entertain at Angelo's and Max - ie's. G7 C C/B A7 When a Broadway baby says, "Good night," G7 Dm7 G7 C It's early in the morning; C A7 Dm7 Fdim G7 C7 Manhatten babies don't sleep tight until the dawn. F Gdim F C9 F - F7 Bb - Bb9 Good night, ba-by, good night,
F C9 F C7 milk man's on his way.
F Gdim F - C9 F - F7 Bb - Bb9 F C9 F Sleep tight, ba-by, sleep tight, let's call it a day.
G7 Hey!
C Am7 Dm7 Come on along and listen to
G7
C the lullaby of Broadway,
C Am7 Dm7 G7 C The hi-dee-ho and boop - a do, the lullaby of Broadway. F Gm7 D7 Gm7 C9 F The band begins to go to town, and ev'ryone goes cra-zy; F Gm7 D7 You rockaby your baby 'round
Gm7 C9 F 'til ev'rything goes ha - zy.
G7 C C/B A7 G7 Dm7 G7 C "Hush-a-by, I'll buy you this and that," you hear a daddy say - ing, C C/B A7 Dm7 Fdim G7 C7 And baby goes home to her flat to sleep all day. F Gdim F C9 F - F7 Bb - Bb9 Good night, ba-by, good night, F Gdim F -C9 F - F7 Sleep tight, ba-by, sleep
Bb - Bb9 tight,
F C9 F C7 milk man's on his way. F C7 Dm7 let's call it a
Fdim day,
Coda: Gm7 F Dm Fdim C9 F Listen to the lul - la - by of old Broad - way.
Lullaby of Broadway
Lulu's Back In Town Words & Music by Al Dubin & Harry Warren Recorded by Fats Waller, 1935
Dalt Fdim(III) Gdim D Got - ta get my old tux - e - do pressed, Dalt Fdim(III) Gdim D Got - ta sew a but - ton on my vest, D7 G6 G5 Fdim(III) 'Cause to - night I've got - ta
D B7 look my best--
E7/9 G/B A6/7/9 D Lu - lu's back in town.
Dalt Fdim(III) Gdim D Got - ta get a half a buck some - where, Dalt Fdim(III) Gdim D Got - ta shine my shoes and slick my hair, D7 G6 G5 Fdim(III) D B7 Got - ta get my - self a bou - ton - niere -E7/9 G/B Lu - lu's back
Edim in
D D7 town.
Bridge: D D7 G G/B A7 D You can tell all my pets, D D7 G G/B A7 D All my Har - lem co - quettes, D D7 Mis - ter
G Fdim D O - tis re - grets
B7
E7/9 E7 G/B Em7 A6/7/9 That he won't be a - round.
Dalt Fdim(III) Gdim D You can tell the mail - man not to call; Dalt Fdim(III) Gdim D I ain't comin' home un - til the fall, D7 G6 G5 Fdim(III) D B7 And I might not get back home at all -E7/9 G/B Lu - lu's back
Edim in
D B7 E7/9 G/B A6/7/9 town, Lu - lu's back in
D town.
Ma, He's Making Eyes At Me Words & Music by Sidney Clare & Con Conrad Recorded by Pearl Bailey, 1961
A D9 Ma,
A
Cdim B7 Cdim B7 he's making eyes at me,
E7 Cdim E7 Cdim AM7 Bm7-5 AM7 Ma, he's awful nice to me.
E7
A6 A Cdim A E7 Fdim E7/9 Ma, he's al - most breaking my heart E7/9 Fdim Bm7-5 E7 I'm be - side him, A F#m Bm7-5 Fdim E7 Mercy let his conscience guide him.
A D9 Ma,
A
Cdim B7 Cdim B7 he wants to mar - ry me,
E D9 C#7 Be my honey bee; A F#m Bm7-5 E7 Every minute he gets bolder, A F#m D9 Cdim Now he's leaning on my shoulder D Cdim E7 A Ma, he's kissing me.
D9
A
Adapated from an arragement found at MidNiteSun Jazz & Blues site
Lush Life Words & Music by Billy Strayhorn Recorded by Linda Ronstadt, 1984
Intro Verse: E7 A E7 Fdim A I used to visit all the very gay places, E7 Fdim A Those come what may places, E7 A D9 A Cdim AM7 Where one relaxes on the axis of the wheel of life, Fdim(III) AM7 Fdim AM7 get the feel of life from jazz and cocktails.
To
E7 A E7 Fdim A The girls I knew had sad and sullen gray faces E7 Fdim A With distant gay traces E7 A D9 A Cdim AM7 That used to be there -- you could see where they'd been washed away Fdim(III) AM7 Fdim AM7 too many through the day...twelve o'clock tales.
By
A7 Dm A7 Dm Dm(V) Gm Dm Then you came along with your siren of song to tempt me to madness! A7 Dm A7 Dm Dm(V) Gm A I thought for a while that your poignant smile was tinged with the sadness Gdim Fdim(III) Of a great love for me. Fdim Gdim Fdim E Dm6 F Ah yes! I was wrong again, I was wrong.
Melody: Bb Fm Bb Life is lonely again, F Bb6 F Bb A C# And only last year everything seemed so sure. C Bb Fm Bb Now life is awful again, F Bb6 F Bb A C# A trough full of hearts could only be a bore. F B F B Bb A week in Paris could ease the bite of it, Bb Bbm9 Bb Cdim Bbm9 All I care is to smile in spite of it. Bb Bbm9 Bb F7 Bb6 I'll forget you, I will, while yet you are still F Bb A C# Burning inside my brain. F Fdim Romance is mush, Fdim(III) Bb F7/6 Stifling those who strive. Bb9 Cdim Bb Gm7 Gdim So I'll live a lush life in some small dive... Bb Bbm Cdim Bb F7/6 And there I'll be, while I rot with the rest F7 Eb E7 F7 F#7 F7 Gdim Bb Of those whose lives are lone - ly, too.
*Few songs have been requested as often as this one -- or proven as difficult to capture. And I'll be the first to admit it: I do not believe I could perform it at anywhere near an acceptable level, so I'm violating my own benchmark of "this is how I play it" for the songs I post here. (One only needs to be aware of how much I dislike trying to play an E-flat-anything chord, and my strong perference NOT to use barre chord formations, to guess as much.) I suppose it's a case of one's reach exceeding one's grasp as much as it is a case of the number of people who've asked me to try. Do NOT take this one as Gospel-anything. Use it to get yourself started, and let it take you where it will. This will have to do until somebody can find a way to make it more accurate OR more playable. Lush Life
MacArthur Park Words & Music by Jimmy Webb Recorded by Richard Harris, 1968 (#2)
Em G Spring was never waiting for us, girl; F Am F It ran one step ahead as we followed in the dance
Am
C
C/B
Em G Between the parted pages and were pressed, F Am F In love's hot, fevered iron like a striped pair of pants.
Am
Refrain:
C
D Dsus4 D D9 D DM7 MacArthur's Park is mel - ting in the dark DM7sus4 DM7 Dm7/9 D D7 All the sweet, green ic - ing flowing down... G Am7 D9 G Someone left the cake out in the rain Em7 A7 D A7 I don't think that I can take it Em7 F#m7 'Cause it took so long to bake it Bm7 Bm7/E G G/F# F And I'll never have that recipe again Oh, no!
D7
Em G I recall the yellow cotton dress F Am F Foaming like a wave on the ground around your knees
Am
C
C
C/B
Em G The birds, like tender babies in your hands F Am F And the old men playing checkers by the trees.
Repeat Refrain:
Am
C/B
C/B
(Instrumental Interlude: | Bb | FM7 | Am7
G/B-Am7 |)
G G/F# Em Em7 CM7 CM7/6 There will be another song for me, for I will sing it; Cdim D7 Cdim G9 G There will be another dream for me -- someone will bring it. CM7 I will drink the wine while it is warm, Am7 Cdim Am7 Bm And never let you catch me looking at the sun; Am Am+7 Am7 And after all the loves of my life,
D7
E7
Am7
G G/F# CM7 CM7/6 FM7 After all the loves of my life you'll still be the one. Cdim G G/F# Em Em6 I will take my life into my hands,
CM7 CM7/6 and I will use it;
Cdim D7 Cdim G9 G I will win the worship in their eyes, and I will lose it. CM7 Am7 I will have the things that I desire, Cdim Am7 Bm E7 And my passion flow like rivers through the sky. Am Am+7 Am7 D7 Am7 G G/F# CM7 And after all the loves of my life after all the loves of my life FM7 Am I'll be thinking of you
Am+7 D7
Cdim Em and wondering why.
A7
D Dsus4 D D9 D DM7 MacArthur's Park is mel - ting in the dark DM7sus4 DM7 Dm7/9 D D7 All the sweet, green ic - ing flowing down... G Am7 D9 G Someone left the cake out in the rain Em7 A7 D A7 I don't think that I can take it Em7 F#m7 'Cause it took so long to bake it Bm7 Bm7/E G G/F# F A7 D9 Am7 And I'll never have that recipe again Oh, no, oh no.
D9
*Yeah, yeah, I know...I don't have the interludes in there. On my best day I couldn't play that fast anyway, with or without a backup orchestra, so I omitted them -- so it may be a poor decision to include it here at all. And I'm not about to disagree that this one is contender for the "Dumbest Lyrics Ever Written" award. However, with the recent passing of Harris, I feel something of an obligation to commemorate him; so, this one's for you, Dumbledore. The arrangement itself is based on one I found in the archives of the alt.guitar. tab newsgroup (from nearly ten years ago) but I'm unsure of the correct individual to whom credit is due. And thanks to Stan R. for the challenge of attempting this one.
MacArthur Park
Mack the Knife Words & Music by Kurt Weill From "The Three Penny Opera" Recorded by Bobby Darin, 1959
D D6 Cdim Well, the shark has pretty teeth dear,
A7
A7+5 A7 A7sus4 A7 D6 And he keeps them pearl - y white Bm Em Just a jackknife has old MacHeath dear, G/B A7sus4 A7 D Cdim And he keeps it out of sight.
A7
When the shark bites with his teeth dear, Scarlet billows start to spread Fancy gloves though wears old MacHeath dear, So there's never a trace of red Sunday morning on the sidewalk, Lies a body oozing life And some one's creeping around the corner, Could that some one be Mack the knife? From a tug boat on the river A cement bag's dropping down The cement's just for the weight dear, Five'll get you ten ol' Macky's back in town Louis Miller disappeared dear, After drawing all his cash And old MacHeath spends like a sailor -Did our boy do someting rash? Suky Tawdry, Jenny Diver, Look out, Miss Lotte Lenya and old Lucy Brown Well, the line forms on the right girls, Now that Macky's back in town!
Your trivia for the day: the Lotte Lenya whose name appears late in the song is, in fact, a real person -- she was an Austrian-born singer and actress with a lucrative career in the years between the world wars, and on Broadway following WWII. Fans of Broadway productions probably already knew her quite well; but even if you're not a theater-goer, you've probably seen her, without know it -- she played bad-gal Rosa Kleb in the James Bond movie "From Russia With Love" who tries to kill 007 by kicking him with her shoe/knife. (She also played a masseuse in Burt Reynolds' film "Semi Tough.) I first heard it from Suzanne Wilemon, Director of Jazz Programming at KTCU in Texas, that Lenya had another sideline I'd never known about: she was also Mrs. Kurt Weill. In information gained since this "revelation" I have learned that she was widely-recognized as an interpreter of Weil's songs, and as late as 1975 was planning a premiere of Weil's previously-unperformed works; her ill-health prevented that performance. (And I'll bet you thought Lotte Lenya was just a name.) Recent visitor Tom P. was able to explain the Lotte Lenya reference even more clearly: "Lotte Lenya was appearing in the Blitzstein version of "Threepenny Opera" in New York in the 1950s when Louis Armstrong recorded "Mack the Knife". This was well before Bobby Darin's version and was also a hit, although not as big as Darin's Sinatra-style version. Lotte Lenya was in the studio for the Armstrong session and Satchmo gave her a shout out as he sang the song, "Look out for Miss Lotte Lenya". When Darin recorded the song, he kept the line in. "All the other women's names, Suky Tawdry, Jenny Diver, Lucy Brown, etc., appear in the original German version. Since the 'Threepenny Opera' is set in London (based on the original British "Beggar's Opera" by John Gay), the names are all English." My own limited research suggests he is correct on the English names. I'm told that "Suky Tawdry" is a generic name for a lady of the evening, and I've also heard that Jenny Diver is a term used for a washerwoman. Of more possible interest is the name Lucy Brown -- who, according to one source, was the only woman in the British Empire ever hanged for murder. Interesting, if true...but further input from other visitors, and research they pointed me to, indicates that it isn't. (Sigh.) Another recent visitor, Marvin Miller, has a particular claim to the source of the bit of trivia he sent to me: "I read the story on your site regarding the song Mack the Knife and some of the history. I wanted to provide you a little more to add to the story. My father, Louis, worked as a radio announcer at WLW radio in Cincinnati in the late 30's. He was also a pick up musician for many of the popular bands of the time when they were in the Cincinnati area. The Louis Miller in the song is my father. He knew Kurt Weill as part of his travels during that era. My father passed away in 1964, so some of the details are sketchy, but this is from what my mother remembers." (So, evidently he didn't "disappear after drawing out all his hard-earned cash!")
Mack the Knife
And, courtesy of visitor Phil LaRonge, here's even more about this song: "The lyrics are, I believe, Marc Blitzstein's. They are a translation of the original lyrics by the great German dramatist Bertolt Brecht and are from Brecht and Weill's socially-significant theatre piece, "Die Dreigroschenoper," or "The Three-Penny Opera," as we know it. The play, which was basically a German adaptation of John Gay's "The Begger's Opera," was one of the factors that got the two collaborators run out of Berlin on the proverbial rail. Hitler was not pleased--so Brecht and Weill both fled the country and ended up in America, Weill in New York and Brecht in California (where he wrote a few unsuccessful screenplays.) Weill stayed in the U.S. and had a number of Broadway hits, most notably "Knickerbocker Holiday" (which includes the beautiful "September Song"). He died in NY sometime during the '60s, I think. (Note: Weill died suddenly in New York City in April 1950, having suffered a massive coronary; he died in Lenya's arms.) In 1951, Brecht, who was a Communist of sorts, ran afoul of the infamous House Un-American activities Committee. After a rather rough and rude questioning, he saw the handwriting on the wall and moved back to Germany, settling in East Berlin, where the great master of "epic theatre" died in 1956. "The original song's lyric, translated literally from the German source, are even more dark and brooding than the version cited above: Oh, how red the shark's fins are Whenever he sheds blood; Mackie Messer wears a glove, So nobody will detect any misdeed. Into the Thames' green waters People suddenly begin to fall; It is neither the plague or cholera; But it's said Macheath is around. . . ."
Mack the Knife
Magic Is The Moonlight Words & Music by Maria Grever, 1944 English lyric by Charles Pasquale Recorded by Julie London, 1963
Magic Is The Moonlight
Em7 A7 D Magic is the moonlight
G6
D
Dalt A7 D G6 On this lover's June night,
D
Dalt D6 Em7 G/B As I see the moonlight
A7
Em7 A7 D Shining in your eyes.
A7
Bm7
Em7 A7 D G6 Can't resist the power
D
Dalt A7 D In this moonlit hour
D
G6
Dalt D6 Em7 G/B Love began to flower Em7 A7 D DM7 This is paradise.
A7
D7
Bridge: D7/F# G G/F# Em7 Living in the splendor A7 G/B D G6 Of your kiss so tender F#m E7 Make my heart surrender Fdim A G/B To a love divine.
D
Bm7-5
A7
Em7 A7 D G6 Magic is the moonlight
D
Dalt A7 D G6 More than any June night Dalt D6 Em7 G/B Magic is the moonlight Em7 A7 D For it made you mine.
D
A7
E7
Magic Moments Words & Music by Hal David & Burt Bacharach Recorded by Perry Como, 1958
D Bm Em7 A7sus4 A7 I'll never forget the moment we kissed the night of the hay - ride, D Bm Em7 A7sus4 A7 The way that we hugged to try to keep warm while taking a sleigh-ride...
Refrain: D F#m G G9 A7/9 A7 Magic moments, mem'ries we've been shar - ing, D F#m G G9 A7/9 A7 Magic moments, when two hearts are car - ing. D Am7 D7 Am7 D7 G6 G C9 Time can't e - rase the mem'-ry of D D6 F#m F#m7 G Edim D Those mag - ic mo - ments filled with love.
D Bm Em7 A7sus4 A7 The telephone call that tied up the line for hours and ho - urs; D Bm Em7 A7sus4 A7 The Saturday dance I got up the nerve to send you some flow - ers...
Repeat Refrain:
D Bm Em7 A7sus4 A7 The way that we cheered whenever our team was scoring a touch-down; D Bm Em7 A7sus4 A7 The time that the floor fell out of my car when I put the clutch down...
Repeat Refrain:
D Bm Em7 A7sus4 A7 The penny arcade, the games that we played, the fun and the pri - zes, D Bm Em7 A7sus4 A7 The halloween hop when ev'ryone came in funny dis - gui - ses...
Repeat Refrain:
Como died May 12, 2001, at the age of 87. Described by his idol, Bing Crosby, as "the man who invented casual," Como had his first hit in 1945 and was still charting as late as the 1970's. Magic Moments
Mairzy Dotes Words & Music by Milton Drake, Al Hoffman & Jerry Livingston, 1943 Recorded by The Pied Pipers, 1944
C G C Am C Gdim Mairzy dotes and dozy dotes and little lamsy divey, Dm7 G7 C G A kiddly divey, too -- wouldn't you?
C G C Am C Gdim Mairzy dotes and dozy dotes and little lamsy divey, Dm7 G7 C Fm A kiddly divey, too -- wouldn't you?
C
Bridge: Gm7 C7 Gm7 C7 Now if the words sound queer, and funny to your ear, F Dm7 F A little bit jumbled and jivey, F7 Am7 D7 G/B D7 Just say, "Mares eat oats, and does eat oats, G Dm7 G D7 And little lambs eat i - vy."
C G C Am C Mairzy dotes and dozy dotes and little lamsy divey, Dm7 G7 C C/B A kiddly divey, too -- wouldn't you?
A7
Dm7 G7 Em7 A7 A kiddly divey, too -- a kiddly divey,too, Dm7 G7 C A kiddly divey, too -- wouldn't you?
F
C
Gdim
Make Believe Words & Music by Oscar Hammerstein II & Jerome Kern Recorded by Jimmy Lunceford, 1936
Cdim A7 G/B A7 We could make believe I love you,
A7/9
Gdim D D6 D9 Only make believe that you love me. Fdim A G A G A7/6 A7 A7sus4 Others find peace of mind in pre - tend - ing -Gdim D Couldn't you?
E7 Couldn't I?
Em7 Couldn't we
Cdim A7 G/B A7 Make believe our lips are blending
A7
A7/9
Gdim D D9 Bm Bm7-5 E7 In a phantom kiss, or two or three? G Fdim(III) Fdim D DM7 Might as well make be - lieve I love you, Em7 A7 Gdim D For to tell the truth, I do.
B7
Make Believe Island Words & Music by Nick & Charles Kenny and Will Grosz Recorded by Mitchell Ayres, 1940 (#1) Vocal by Mary Ann Mercer
D Fdim D A A7/9 Gdim Fdim D Make Be - lieve Is - land is waiting just for you, D Fdim D A A7/9 G Edim D Beau - ti - ful Is - land be - yond the blue. D Fdim D A A7/9 Gdim Fdim D Make Be - lieve Is - land is waiting 'round the bend, D Fdim D A Em7 G/F# G A7 D Mag - i - cal Is - land of lush de - tail.
Bridge: G A7 D6 Edim Em7 D9 In fair tropical splendor, love will find you and then Em7 G/B A7 Em7 G/B A7 To it, fondly surrender, whisp'ring, "Kiss me again."
D Fdim D A A7/9 Gdim Fdim D Won - der - ful is - land where broken dreams come true,
D Fdim D A Em7 G/F# G A7 D Make Be - lieve Is - land be - yond the blue.
Make Someone Happy Words & Music by Betty Comden, Adolph Green & Jule Styne Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1976 Revived by Jimmy Durante in the 1993 movie "Sleepless In Seattle"
Make Someone Happy
D Make
D+5
D6
DM7 someone happy,
D D+5 D6 DM7 Make just one someone happy; C Make
C/B Am7 Am7/G C Cdim just one heart the heart you sing to.
G G+5 One
G6
GM7 smile that cheers you,
Gm7
Gdim Edim A7-9 One face that lights when it nears you,
D D+5 D6 F#m7 Em7 Edim One girl you're ev' - ry - thing to.
D Fame
D+5
D6
DM7 if you win it,
D D+5 D6 DM7 Comes and goes in a minute. C C/B Am7 Am7/G C Cdim Where's the real stuff in life to cling to? G G+5 Love
G6
GM7 is the answer,
Gm7
Gdim Edim A7-9 Someone to love is the answer.
D D6 DM7 B9 Bm Bm7 F#m7 B9 Once you've found her, build your world around her. Em B+ Make DM7
Em7
A7+5 A7 someone hap - py,
D6 F#m7 B7 Make just one someone happy,
Em7 And you
Em7-5* A7
Gdim A7/6** D D+5 will be hap - py, too.
D6
DM7 - D6
D
The chords in the last line can be played a couple of ways, but I like the sound of the Em7-5 being played x6767x and the A7/6 as 004020. Since they are fundamentally the same chord, the Gdim which follows them can be either xx2323 as I typically play it, or a typical Edim 012020.
Makin' Whoopie Words & Music by Gus Kahn & Walter Donaldson Recorded by Eddie Cantor, 1930
G7 C Am7 Dm7 Another bride, another groom C Another sunny
C7
G7
F honeymoon
Fm
C Am7 Dm7 Bb9 Another season, another reason G7 C Cdim For makin' whoopee.
Dm7
G7
G7 C Am7 Dm7 You get some shoes, a little rice
G7
C C7 F The groom's so nervous, he answers twice;
Fm
C Am7 Dm7 Bb9 It's really thrillin' that he's so willin' G7 C F For makin' whoopie.
Fm7
C
Bridge: C7 Dm Dm+7 Picture a little love nest Dm7 Bb9 C Down where the roses cling; C7 Dm Dm+7 Picture that same love nest, Dm7 Bb9 G7 And see what a year will bring.
G7 C Am7 Dm7 G7 He's doin' dishes and baby clothes; C C7 He's so ambitious,
F he even sews.
Fm
C Am7 Dm7 Bb9 Just don't forget, folks, that's what you get, folks, G7 C Am7 For makin' whoopie.
F
Fm7
C
G7
C
Mam'selle Words & Music by Mack Gordon & Edmund Goulding Recorded by The Pied Pipers, 1947
G/B Am7 Cdim G6 D6 D9 A small ca - fe, Mam' - selle,
G6
G/B Am7 Cdim GM7 C9 Bm7 Our ren - dez - vous, Mam' - selle, Fdim Am7 D7 Am7 The vi - o - lins were warm and sweet D9 GM7 FM7 F#7 And so were you, Mam' - selle.
G
G/B Am7 D7-9 G6 D6 And as the night danced by,
G6
D9
G/B Am7 Cdim C9 A kiss be - came a sigh; F Bm7 G/B Em Am Cm7 Your love - ly eyes seemed to spar - kle just like wine does -Bm7 G/B Em B+ Em7 A7 No heart ev - er yearned the way that mine does G/B Am7 Cdim G6 D6 D9 And yet I know too well
Dsus4 Fdim D7 for you.
G6
G/B A7 Cdim G6 C9 Some day you'll say good - bye.
Bm7
Gdim Am7 D7 Then vi - o - lins will cry, Am7 Cdim G G/B And so will I, Mam' - selle.
Am7
Am7alt
Cdim
G6
This song was definitely a biggie in 1947. It reached the Top 20 in the charts no less than seven times: Art Lund and Frank Sinatra each achieved #1, both Dick Haymes and the Pied Pipers rose to #3, Ray Dorey made it to #7, Dennis Day finished at #8, and Frankie Laine brought up the rear at #14.
Mama From the Train Words & Music by Irving Gordon Recorded by Patti Page, 1956 (#11)
A7 D D+ G Em7 Throw mama from the train a kiss, a kiss; G/B A7 A7+5 D Wave mama from the train a good - bye.
A7
Bm Bm7/E Edim Em Throw mama from the train a kiss a kiss, Cdim A7 G G/F# Em7 A7 Edim D And don't cry, my ba - by, don't cry.
A7 D6 D9 A7 D6 D9 Cdim Em7 Edim A7 How I miss that sweet la - dy with her old - coun - try touch, Em7 A7 Em7 A7 Em7 D6 DM7 D6 D9 Miss her quaint broken English called Penn - syl - van - ia Dutch; A7 D9 D A7 D7 D7/9 A7 G6 G+7 G6 Em7 I can still see her there at the sta - tion that day, Edim G G/F# Edim D6 D9 Cdim G G/F# A7 D Calling out to her ba - by as the train pulled a - way.
A7 D D+ G Em7 Throw mama from the train a kiss, a kiss, G/B A7 A7+5 D Dry mama all your tears, won't you try?
A7
Bm Bm7/E Edim Em Throw mama from the train a kiss, a kiss, Cdim A7 G G/F# Em7 A7 Edim D And eat ma - ma up all her pie.
A7 D6 D9 A7 D6 D9 Cdim Em7 Edim A7 Can't believe that she's gone now, it's a lonely old town, Em7 A7 Em7 A7 Em7 D6 DM7 D6 D9 Yet I know that her heavenly love keeps looking down; A7 D9 D A7 D7 D7/9 A7 G6 G+7 G6 Em7 'Cause when - ev - er I hap - pen to be pass - ing through, Edim G G/F# Edim D6 D9 Cdim G G/F# A7 D I could swear she was there with the warmth I once knew.
A7 And I
A7 D D+ G Em7 Throw mama from the train a kiss, a kiss; G/B A7 A7+5 D Wave mama from the train a good - bye.
A7
Bm Bm7/E Edim Em Throw mama from the train a kiss a kiss Cdim A7 G G/F# Em7 A7 Edim D And she throws one back from up high.
The following information appears with the preceeding lyrics at www.lyricsworld.com site (see Links page):
the original
According to legend, songwriter Irving Gordon based the unusual wording of this song on the speech patterns of the Amish in Pennsylvania. Years later, Patti later admitted the title's double-meaning never occurred to her while she was recording it. This title later inspired a hit 1987 comedy starring Danny De Vito and Billy Crystal, "Throw Momma from the Train." Pennsylvania "Dutch" is truly of German origin, arising from the corruption of the word "Deutschland" to "Dutchland." It varies from standard English in that the word order is markedly different. Other "Pennsylvania Dutch" expressions include "Look the window out and see who the gate comes in" and "Vee are too soon oldt und too late schmart." The same sort of inverted word order in speech was adopted by Yoda in the the Star Wars movie series. This chart appears here in token repayment for many favors done by lyrics guru and long-time friend Ron Hontz.
Mama From the Train
A Man And A Woman (Un Homme et Une Femme) Words & Music by Pierre Barough & Francis Lai English Lyric by Jerry Keller Recorded by Johnny Mathis, 1966
A Em7 E7+5 DM7 When hearts are passing in the night, in the lonely night, Em7 A7 G/B C#7 Then they must hold each other tight, oh so very tight, Em7 A7 G/B CM7 And take a chance that in the light, in tomorrow's light Am CM7 Am B7 They'll stay to - geth - er
E so much in love.
A Em7 E7+5 DM7 And in the silence of the mist, of the morning mist, Em7 A7 G/B C#7 When lips are waiting to be kissed, longing to be kissed, Em7 A7 G/B CM7 Where is the reason to resist and deny a kiss Am CM7 Am B7 E That holds a promise of happiness?
Bridge: Am Em7 Am Dm7 Though yes - ter - day
G7
G/B Am7 G/B CM7 still sur - rounds you
C Am7 Dm7 G Am7 G/B C Am7 With a warm and pre - cious mem - o - ry, F#m7 B7 Cdim E C#m7 Maybe for to - mor - row C#m7-5 Em7 A7 DM7 We can build a new dream for you and me.
CM7/6
A Em7 E7+5 DM7 This glow we feel is something rare, something really rare, Em7 A7 G/B C#7 So come and say you want to share, want to really share Em7 A7 G/B CM7 The beau - ty waiting for us there, calling for us there Am CM7 Am B7 Cdim B7 Cdim E That on - ly loving can give the heart.
E6
A Em7 E7+5 DM7 When life is passing in the night, in the rushing night, Em7 A7 G/B C#7 A man, a woman in the night, in the lonely night, Em7 A7 G/B CM7 Must take a chance that in the light, in tomorrow's light, Am CM7 Am B7 Cdim B7 Cdim E They'll be to - geth - er so much in love, B7 Cdim B7 Cdim E To - geth - er so much in love. F#m7 B7 So tell me Cdim E You're not afraid to take the chance, really take a chance, E Gdim DM7 Let your heart begin to dance, let it sing and dance DM7 Gdim E To the music of a glance, of a fleeting glance E Gdim DM7 To the music of romance, of a new romance, DM7 Gdim E Take a chance!
Thanks to recent visitor Jack Springsteen for the suggestion.
A Man And A Woman
The Man I Love Words & Music by Ira Gershwin & George Gershwin Recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, 1956
D D6 D7 Dm Dm6 Dm7 Someday he'll come along, the man I love, Am A9 Am Cdim B7 And he'll be big and strong, the man I love; GM7 Edim And when he comes my way, A7 A7sus4 A7 D Edim F#m A7 I'll do my best to make him stay.
D D6 D7 Dm Dm6 Dm7 He'll look at me and smile; I'll un - der - stand, Am A9 Am Cdim B7 And in a little while, he'll take my hand, GM7 Edim And though it seems absurd, A7 A7sus4 A7 D G D G7 F#7 I know we both won't say a word.
Bridge: Bm Bm7-5 CD7 Maybe I shall meet him Sunday, Gdim Bm Bm7 F#7 Maybe Monday, maybe not; Bm Bm7 E7 Still I'm sure to meet him one day -Gdim Bm Cdim G A7 Maybe Tuesday will be my good news day.
D D6 D7 Dm Dm6 Dm7 He'll build a little home, just meant for two Am A9 Am Cdim From which I'll never roam -- who would? GM7 Edim And so all else above, A7 Em7 A7 D G6 D I'm waiting for the man I love.
B7 Would you?
Manhattan Serenade Words & Music by Harold Adamson & Louis Alter* Recorded by Jo Stafford, 1943 (?) with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra**
D9 D Bm7sus4 Bm7 Em7 A7 That night in Man - hat - ten was the start of it
A7sus4 A7
D9 D Bm7sus4 Bm7 Em7 A7 A7sus4 A7 We lived it, and we loved ev'ry part of it. G/E A7(V) DM7 Bm7 The glow of moonlight in the park, Em7 A A7 D The light that shined our ways, Bm7 F#m The autumn moon that fanned the spark G F7 A7 That set our hearts ablaze.
D9 D Bm7sus4 Bm7 Em7 A7 A7sus4 A7 Our kiss was a sky ride through the highest stars -D9 D Bm7sus4 Bm7 Em7 A7 A7sus4 A7 We made it with - out touching the handlebars. D B7 And I gave you my love
D
E7/6 through the melody of
D F#m Bm7 A7 D The music, the magic that made our Manhattan serenade.
* The music for this song was written in 1928 by Alter; it was used in the 30s as the theme song for the Easy Aces Radio showas an instrumental. The lyric by Adamson was not added until 1942. **According to allmusic.com this is among Stafford's earliest solos with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. She had been singing with the Pied Pipers since the age of 17; she was the first female voice in the group, and she survived the cut when the group was trimmed to a quartet in 1939. She began a productive solo career in 1944.Harry James also had a popular version of the song, which reached #9.
The Man That Got Away Words & Music by Harold Arlen & Ira Girshwin 1953 Recorded by Judy Garland**, 1953 Written for the 1954 movie "A Star Is Born"
A D Cdim A D Fdim A The night is bitter, the stars have lost their glitter; Bm Cdim A Bm Fdim A The winds grow colder, and suddenly you're older, D Em F#m Em D Em F#m A G And all be - cause of the man that got a - way.
Gdim
Em7 A7 Bm Edim A No more his eager call, the writing's on the wall; Em A Em7 Edim D Em7 The dreams you dreamed have all gone astray.
DM7
Em7
D Cdim A D Fdim A The man that won you has gone off and undone you. Bm Cdim A Bm Fdim A That great be - gin - ning has seen the final inning. D Fdim F#m Em D Em F#m A B7 Don't know what happened -- it's all a cra - zy game! Em7 A7/9 D6 Edim B7 No more that all-time thrill, for you've been through the mill G G/F# E7 A7/6 Edim D And never a new love will be the same. Bridge: D Em7 D Gdim Good riddance, good-bye!
C7 B7 E7 A7/9 Ev'ry trick of his you're on to.
D6 Em7 F#m B7 D9 Em7 Fdim A7 But, fools will be fools, and where's he gone to?
D Cdim A D Fdim A The road gets rougher, it's lone - li - er and tougher. Bm Cdim A Bm Fdim A With hope you burn up, tomorrow he may turn up. D Fdim F#m Em D Em F#m A B7 There's just no letup the live-long night and day! G Em7 A7sus4 Edim D F#7 B7 Ever since this world be - gan, there is nothing sadder than G5 G6/F# A7/6 Em7 G5 G6/F# A7/6 Edim A one - man woman looking for the man that got a - way, A7 G/B A Edim Dalt The man that got a - way.
Cdim(IV) A7(V) A7 Dalt
*Suggested by recent visitor Paul Edmond. **A tip of the hat is also well deserved by Barbra Streisand's 1994 concert version, which is also exceptional.
The Man That Got Away
(Everybody's Waiting For) The Man With The Bag Words & Music by Dudley Brooks, Hal Stanley & Irv Taylor Recorded by Kay Starr, 1950
G D9 G7 C Old Mr. Kringle, is soon gonna jingle, G D7 Cdim G Am7 G The bells that'll tinkle all your troubles a - way C C/B Cdim D7 G B7 E7 Ev' - ry - bod - y's waitin' for the man with the bag, Bm7-5 C Am7 D9 Cdim G 'Cause Christ - mas is com - in' a - gain.
D7
G D9 G7 C He's got a sleigh - full, that's not gonna stay full G D7 Cdim G Am7 G He's got stuff to drop at ev' - ry stop on the way C C/B Cdim D7 G B7 E7 Ev' - ry - bod - y's waitin' for the man with the bag, Bm7-5 C Am7 D9 Cdim G 'Cause Christ - mas is com - in' a - gain.
G7
G7 Fdim C Am7 Cdim D7 He'll be here, with the answers to the prayers C Am7 D9 Cdim G That you made through the year G7 Fdim C Am7 You'll get yours C C/B Am7 D9 Am7 D7 D7 Am7 D9 If you've done ev' - ry - thing you should, ex - tra spec - ial good.
D7 G D9 G7 C He'll make this De - cem - ber, the one you'll re - mem - ber, G D7 Cdim G Am7 G The best and the mer - ri - est you ev - er did have C C/B Cdim D7 G B7 E7 Ev' - ry - bod - y's waitin' for the man with the bag, G Em C Cdim G Christ - mas is here a - gain!
G G9 G G9 C C/B Am7 Cdim Old Mr. Kringle, is soon gonna jingle all the G
Am7
G
D9
G7alt Am7 G7 323000 320001 Bells that'll tinkle all your troubles a - way C C/B Cdim D7 G B7 E7 G/B Ev' - ry - bod - y's waitin' for the man with the bag, C Am7 D9 Cdim Christ - mas is here a - gain.
G
C7 C7/G | C7 Ev' - ry - bod - y's waitin'
G7
C7/G
|
G B7 | E7 | They're all con - gre - ga - tin' C Am7 D9 Cdim G G7 Wait - in' for the man with the bag.
C
Cm
AM7
Cdim
G
Requested by a recent visitor.
The Man With The Bag
Manhattan Words & Music by Lorenz Hart & Richard Rodgers Recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, 1956*
Intro Verse:
D F#m7 Bm7 A7 D A7 G/B A7 F#m7 Bm7-5 Summer journeys to Niag'ra and to other places aggravate all our cares; Em7 A7-9 We'll save our fares. D F#m7 Bm7 A7 D A7 G/B A7 I've a cozy little flat in what is known as old Manhattan; C9 B9 Bb9 Em7 A7-9 We'll settle down right here in town.
Melody:
D Fdim Em7 A7/6 D9 We'll have Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island, too; Fdim Em7 A7 A7+5 D Fdim It's lovely going through the zoo.
Em7
A7
D Fdim Em7 A7/6 Bm7 It's very fancy on old Delancy Street, you know; G7 F#7 F7 E7 F7 The subway charms us so
E7
A7 G/B A7 when balmy breezes blow to and fro.
D Am7 B7 Em7 A7/6 DM7 And tell me what street compares with Mott Sreet in July? F3m7 Fdim Em7 G/B A7+5 F#m7 Sweet pushcarts gently gli - ding by. B7 Fdim B7 Em7 G/B Gdim Edim F#m Bm7 E9 The great big city's a wond'rous toy just made for a girl and boy. D Fdim Em7 A7/6 A7-9 D6 We'll turn Manhattan into an isle of joy.
Fdim
Em7
A7
We'll go to Yonkers, where true love conquers in the wilds, And starve together, Dear, in Childs'. We'll go to Coney and eat baloney on a roll; In Central Park we'll stroll Where our first kiss we stole, soul to soul. And "My Fair Lady" is a terrific show, they say; We both may see it close someday. The city's clamour can never spoil the dreams of a boy and goil; D Fdim Em7 A7/6 A7-9 D6 Fdim We'll turn Manhattan into an isle of joy.
Em7
A7-9
D6
*Fitzgerald's 1956 version omits two verses, and slightly modifies the second verse as well. The song was originally written for a 20's musical that never got produced; instead, it was contributed by the writers to a fund-raiser for New York's Garrick Theater in the mid-1920's.And, once again, TheGuitarguy's ignorance strikes: for years, I was sure the correct title of this song was "We'll Have Manhattan." No wonder I had trouble finding it.
Manhattan
Margie Words & Music by Benny Davis, Music by Con Conrad & Recorded by Benny Goodman, 1938
J. R. Robinson, 1920
G Am7 G7 C G - Em - C Cdim C C7 My lit - tle Margie, I'm always thinkin' of you, F Fm Fdim G#7 Margie, I'll tell the world I love you. C C/B Am7 Am7/G A7 Don't for - get your promise to me; D7 Cdim D7 Cdim G Gdim Edim G7 I have bought a home and ring and ev - 'ry - thing for
C G - Em - C Cdim C C7 Margie, you've been my in - spi - ra - tion, F F7 Gdim Bm7-5 E7 Days are nev - er blue. G7 C C/B Am7 Am7/G C C/B A7 Af - ter all is said and done, there is really on - ly one --
Dm7 G7 C Margie, Margie, it's you.
( G#7
G7 )
Maria Elena Spanish Words & Music by Lorenzo Barcelata English lyric by S.K. Russell, 1932 Recorded by Los Indios Tabajares, 1963 (#6)(instrumental)*
Dm7 C G7 Fdim C Mar - i - a E - le - na you
G
C Cdim Dm7 are the answer to a prayer;
G7
Dm Dm+7 Dm7-5 G7 Dm7 G7 C G Mar - i - a E - le - na, Dear, can't you see how much I care?
To
C me
G7
Fdim
C G C Cdim Dm7 your voice is like an echo in the night*
Dm Dm+7 Dm7-5 And when you're near,
G7
G7
Dm7 G7 Fdim C G my heart can't speak above a sigh.
Dm7 C G7 Fdim C G C Cdim Dm7 G7 Mar - i - a E - le - na, please say that we will never part; Dm Dm+7 E7 E7-9 E7 Am Mar - i - a E - le - na, Dear, please take me to your heart.
A7
F Fm7 C9 C A7 A love like mine is great enough for two -A7/9 D7 G7 C To share this love is really all I ask of you.
*Call it a livingroom performer's creative license, but I like the third line the way it reads here. . . even though I have found that most lyric sources (at least, the ones I trust) have it as "the echo of a sigh." Maybe Russell did write it that way, but why the needless repetition with the next line? And as long as we're being honest about creative license...I'm including the words here only to simplify figuring out the timing, because the version I'm most attached to is an instrumental anyway.
Marianne Words & Music by Terry Gilkyson, Richard Dehr & Frank Miller Recorded by Terry Gilkyson & The Easy Riders, 1957
E B7 Marianne, oh Marianne, oh won't you marry me? E We can have a bamboo hut and brandy in the tea. A Leave your fat old mama home--she never will say yes. A7 E B7 E (N.C.) If Mama don't know now, she can guess (my, my yes). Refrain: E B7 All day, all night Marianne B7 E Down by the seaside, siftin' sand; E B7 Even little children love Marianne, B7 E Down by the seaside, siftin' sand.
When she walks along the shore, people pause to greet, White birds fly around her, little fish come to her feet. In her heart is love, but I'm the only mortal man Who's allowed to kiss my Marianne (don't rush me). Repeat Refrain: When we marry, we will have a time you never saw; I will be so happy, I will kiss me mother-in-law (phooey!) Children by the dozen in and out the bamboo hut, One for ev'ry palm tree and cok-ey not (hurry up now) Repeat Refrain:
Gilkyson also wrote songs recorded by other performers, including Fast Freight, recorded by The Kingston Trio; Cry of the Wild Goose, recorded by Frankie Laine; and (with the assistance of fellow Easy Riders Dehr and Miller) both Greenfields, which became a signature song/hit for The Brothers Four, and Memories Are Made Of This, which reached just about the same status with Dean Martin.
Marie Words & Music by Irving Berlin, 1928 Recorded by The Bachelors, 1965* (#15)
G Marie, the dawn is breaking; D Marie, you'll soon be waking Em7 To find
Gm
A7
Gdim Em7 A7 your heart is ach-ing,
D A7 D D7+ And tears will fall as you recall
G The moon in all its splendor, D A kiss so very tender, Em7 Gm The words, D To me,
Bm
A7
Gm
Gdim Em7 A7 "Will you sur - ren - der D Marie?"
DM7
D7
D7/F#
(instrumental interlude - first line of verse)
D Marie, you'll soon be waking Em7 To find
Gm
A7
Gdim Em7 A7 your heart is ach-ing,
D A7 D D7+ And tears will fall as you recall G The moon in all its splendor, D A kiss so very tender, Em7 Gm The words, D To me,
Bm
A7
Gdim Em7 A7 "Will you sur - ren - der
Gm
D Marie?"
Gdim
G/E
D
*Prior to The Bachelors' version, this song had been a number 1 hit for Tommy D orsey in 1937 -- a version which returned as #16 in 1938. It had first charted in 1929 by Rudy Vallee (#2), Nat Shilkret (#9) and Franklyn Bauer (#15). The Four Tunes also reached #13 with their version in 1953.
Marie
Mas Que Nada Words & Music by Jorge Ben, 1963 (English lyric by Norman Gimbel) Recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, 1970
Am C Am D F Am Am Dm Am Ooh, when your eyes meet mine...pow! pow! Pow! Am C Am D F Am Am Dm Ooh, I could lose my mind...ow! ow!
Am ow!
F E7 Am Dm F Am It's a feelin' that things are gonna grow inside me Am7 D F Am Til I feel that I'm gonna explode -E Fdim Am Ooh, this is what you do to me.
D
Am
Am7 Dm Dm7 E Fdim E7 A9 Are your lips saying things that you feel in your heart? Am+7 D9 D F E Fdim Am If your heart is beating mad - ly, then let the music start. F E7 Am Hold me, hold me, Dm Dm+7 F E7 Am It's heaven, oh it's heaven when you hold me; F Fdim E7 Am E7 Fdim Am I want you night and day, I want you here to stay.
Marshmallow World Words & Music by Peter De Rose & Carl Sigman Recorded by Dean Martin, 1966
E7 A E A A6 It's a marshmallow world in the win - ter E7 A Edim E7 When the snow comes to cover the ground, D9 E7 Edim A F#m It's time for play, it's a whipped creme day -D9 BM7-5 E7 Fdim E7 I wait for it the whole year round.
Edim A E A A6 Those are marshmallow clouds being friendly E7 A Edim E7 In the arms of the evergreen trees, D9 E7 Edim A F#m And the sun is red like a pumpkin head -D9 BM7-5 E7 Fdim A It's shining so your nose won't freeze.
Bridge: A7 A A7 A D Bm The world is your snowball -- see how it grows? Em7 A7 D6 Dalt That's how it goes, whenever it snows. B7 Cdim E C#m7 The world is your snowball just for a song; B7 Cdim B7 Fdim E7 Get out and roll it a - long.
E7 A E A A6 It's a yum-yummy world made for sweethearts; E7 A Edim E7 Take a walk with your favorite girl. D9 E7 Edim A F#m It's a sugar date -- what if spring is late? D9 BM7-5 E7 Fdim A In winter, it's a marsh - mal - low world.
Maybe Words & Music by Allan Flynn and Frank Madden, 1935 Recorded by Perry Como & Eddie Fisher, 1952 (#3)
D D6 May -
B7 E7 Bm7-5 Fdim be you'll think of
E7 me
A7 Em7 Edim A7 Gdim D Cdim When you are all a - lone; D9 D A7 D9 D A7 May - be the one who is
Em7
A7
Fdim A7 Cdim A7 wait - ing for you
Fdim A7 G/B A7 Will prove un - true, G Gdim A7/6 Fdim D Then what will you do? D D6 May -
B7 E7 Bm7-5 Fdim E7 be you'll sit and sigh,
A7 Em7 Edim A7 Em7 D Wish - ing that I were near; D+5 G G/F# Bm7-5 Fdim Then may - be you'll ask me
E7 D Fdim D B7 to come back a - gain,
Fdim D B7 B7/F# A7 Edim D And may - be I'll say "May - be."
While artists joining forces to record a song was hardly new in 1952, the usual routine seemed to be either for a male soloist and female soloist to join for a duet, or a solo vocalist of either gender to team with a group. This is one of the very few I've ever encountered where two male solo vocalists to join forces. Some may assert numerous Bob Hope/Bing Crosby cooperative ventures as proof to the contrary, but Hope was clearly better known as an actor/comedian than as a singer, while Como and Fisher were both known principally, if not exclusively, as solo vocalists.
Mary In The Morning Words & Music by Johnny Cymball & Mike Lendell Recorded by Al Martino, 1967 (#27)
D Em7 F#m G Nothing's quite as pretty as Mary in the morning Bm G E A When through a sleepy haze I see her lying there. D Em7 F#m G Soft as the rain that falls on summer flowers Bm G E A Warm as the sunlight shining on her golden hair.
Bm F#m Bm F#m Bm F#m Bm Bm7/E A When I awake and see her there so close beside me, Bm F#m Bm F#m Bm F#m Bm I want to take her in my arms Bm7/E E E7 A G The ache is there so deep inside me.
F#m
Em7
D Em7 F#m G Nothing's quite as pretty as Mary in the morning, Bm G E A Chasing rainbows in her dreams so far away. D Em7 F#m G And when she turns to touch it, I kiss her face so softly. Bm G E A And my Mary wakes to love another day. Bm F#m Bm F#m Bm F#m Bm Bm7/E A And Ma - ry's there in sunny days or stormy weather. Bm F#m Bm F#m Bm F#m Bm She doesn't care, 'cause right or wrong, Bm7/E E E7 A The love we share, we share together.
D Em7 F#m G Nothing's quite as pretty as Mary in the evening Bm G E A Kissed by the shades of night and starlight in her hair. D Em7 F#m G And as we walk, I hold her close beside me. Bm G E A All our tomorrows for a lifetime we will share.
D G D Um - um um - um.
The Masquerade Is Over Words & Music by Herbert Magidson & Allie Wrubel Recorded by Sarah Vaughan, 1954
D7/9 G B7 D Am7 Em Cdim Your eyes don't shine like they used to shine, C Am7 G G/F# Am7 D7 And the thrill is gone when your lips meet mine -Am7 D9 G D9 Am7 G7 C Cm I'm a - fraid the mas - que - rade is over, Cdim G Edim And so is love,
Am7
Cdim
Am7 D7 Gdim and so is love.
D7
D7/9 G B7 D Am7 Em Cdim Your words don't mean what they used to mean; C Am7 G G/F# Am7 D7 They were once in - spired, now they're just routine. Am7 D9 G D9 Am7 G7 C Cm I'm a - fraid the mas - que - rade is over, Cdim G Edim And so is love,
Am7
Cdim
D7/9 G D9 and so is love.
Cdim
G
Bridge: Am7 D9 Cdim G I guess I'll have to play Pag - liacci Am7 D9 Cdim G And get myself a clown's dis - guise, F#7 Edim B A Am7 D9 D7 And learn to laugh like Pag - liacci with tears in my eyes.
D7/9 G B7 D Am7 Em Cdim You look the same -- you're a lot the same, C Am7 G G/F# Am7 D7 But my heart says "No, no, you're not the same" Am7 D9 G D9 Am7 G7 C9 C Cm I'm a - fraid the mas - que - rade is o - ver, D7/9 C C/B And so is love,
Am7
Cdim Cm G Am7 and so is love.
Cdim
G
Maybe It's Because I Love You Too Much Words & Music by Irving Berlin, 1933 Recorded by Ray Noble, Al Bowlly vocal, 1933
G G/F# Em7 A Edim D Maybe it's because I love you too much, G G/F# Em7 Em6 A Em7 Edim D9 Maybe that is why you love me so lit - tle. D G/B Edim D F B F Maybe when I answered "yes" maybe I became a bore; A D9 F#7 B7 E7 A7 Maybe if I loved you less, maybe you would love me more.
G G/F# Em7 A Edim D Maybe it's because I've kissed you too much; D7 Am7 Cdim B7 D9 Esus4 Em B+ Maybe that is why my kiss means too lit - tle.
Cdim
D Em7 A7 D Dsus4 D D9 D E7/6 Cdim Maybe with a love so great and a love so small, G G/F# Em7 G/B A7 Edim D Maybe I'll be left with no love at all.
*Suggested by recent visitor Lew Long
E7
May Each Day Words & Music by Mort Green & George Wyle Recorded by Andy Williams, 1963
E A Dm E7/6 A9 A May each day of the week be a good day, A7/6 D9 D9sus4 D9 Gdim C#m7-5 Bm May the Lord al - ways watch over you,
AM7
A7
Bm7-5
E7 A Gdim D Dm6 And may all of your hopes turn to wishes, Fdim A D9 Bm7-5 Fdim E7 A And may all of your wish - es come true.
E A Dm E7/6 A9 A May each day of the month be a good day,
AM7
A7
A7/6 D9 D9sus4 D9 Gdim C#m7-5 Bm Bm7-5 May you make friends with each one you meet, E7 A Gdim D Dm6 And may all of your day dreams be mem'ries, Fdim A D9 Bm7-5 Fdim E7 A And may all of your mem' - ries be sweet.
Bridge: D9 Dm6 A9 A AM7 A The weeks turn to months, and the months in - to years, D9 Fdim E7 Bm7-5 Fdim A There'll be sadness and joy, there'll be laugh - ter and tears. D9 D DM7 D Dm6 Bm But one thing I pray to the Heavens above: Asus4 A A9 F#m B7 E7 May each of your days be a day full of love.
E A Dm E7/6 A9 A May each day in the year be a good day,
AM7
A7
A7/6 D9 D9sus4 D9 Gdim C#m7-5 Bm Bm7-5 May each dawn find you happy and gay, E7 A Gdim D And may all of your days be as lovely Fdim A F#m As the one you share with
me
Dm6
E7 today.
Fdim A D6 Dm6 May each day in your life be a good day, D9 E7 A D9 And good night.
Bm7-5
Fdim
A
I put this one together at the request of the mother of a soon-to-be-bride. I never heard if the musicians were able to figure it out from what I threw together.
May Each Day
May You Always Words & Music by Larry Markes & Dick Charles Recorded by The McGuire Sisters, 1959
G B7 May you always walk in sunshine, Em Em7 Dm7 G9 Slumber warm when night winds blow; C Gdim G G/F# Em Em7 May you always live with laugh-ter, A7 D7 Am7 D7 For a smile becomes you so.
G B7 May good fortune find your doorway, Em Em7 Dm7 G9 May the blue bird sing your song; C Gdim G G/F# Em Em7 May no trouble tra - vel your way, A7 D7 Cdim G May no worry stay too long.
Bridge: G Em7 Am7 D7 May your heartaches be for-got-ten, G Em7 Am7 May no tears be spilled;
D7
E7 A F#m Bm7-5 E7 May old ac-quain-tance be re-mem-bered, A Em7 Cdim A7 D+ And your cup of kindness filled, and
G B7 May you always be a dreamer, Em Em7 Dm7 G9 May your wildest dreams come true; C Gdim G G/F# E7 May you find someone to love A7 D7 G As much as I love you.
Em7
Am7
D+
G B7 May you always be a dreamer, Em Em7 Dm7 G9 May your wildest dreams come true; C Gdim G G/F# E7 May you find someone to love A7 D7 G As much as I love you.
Gdim
Am7 alt
G
May You Always
Maybe September Words & Music by Ray Evans, Percy Faith & Jay Livingston Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1966
Am A9 Am Fdim Am7 F Fdim E7 May - be Sep - tem - ber I'll love a - gain; Am A9 Am G Dm7 F Bm7-5 E7 May - be a rain - bow will catch me then. C C/B Am7 Fdim E7 Am Am+7 Am7 This little boy lost will find his way once more Fdim E7 Fdim E7 Fdim E7 Fdim Dm Dm7 Just like be - fore when lips were ten - der
Am A9 Am Fdim Am7 F Fdim E7 The shade of a wil - low where love was born Am A9 Am Dm Dm7 C G7 A face on the pil - low in ear - ly
C G7 morn
C C/B Fdim E Am Am+7 E7 Cdim I still see that gol - den world in all it's splen - dor Am F E7 Bm7-5 Am7 E Am Maybe September love will come a - gain. D9 Dm Fdim A9 A A tall - er tree, a sweet - er lark, E7 E7/6 Bm7-5 E7/6 A F#7 A blu - er morn - ing sky above -Dm D9 F Bm7-5 E E7-9 And may - be come Sep - tem - ber, E E7/6 Bm7-5 E7/6 D9 Bm7-5 E I'll share these won - ders with my love.
*Suggested by recent visitor Neil Edwards. Once again, what you're seeing is drastically over-chorded, especially if all you're doing is accompanying a vocal. The objective is to offer ways to embellish an instrumental solo when there is no vocal. Even then, I'm sure no guitarist in their right mind would attempt such a "one chord for every syllable" arrangement, especially on a song as pensive as this -- but if you DO feel inclined to change chords at any point, the chords I've indicated will support the melody line clearly enough that the listener will benefit.
Me And My Shadow Words & Music by Billy Rose, Al Jolson & Dave Dreyerk, 1927 Recorded by The Mills Brothers, 1958
D F#m Me
Bm Bm7-5 Edim G and my sha - dow,
G G/F# Bm7-5 Edim D F#m Strol - ling down the av - e - nue, D F#m Me
Bm Bm7-5 Edim C#7 and my sha - dow,
Bm F#m Fdim(III) C#7 A Not a soul to tell our troub - les to. A Em7 Edim D9 D6 And when it's twelve o'clock, A7 D9 D7/9 We climb the stair, Cdim B7 Cdim And we nev - er knock,
B7
Bm7-5 A7 Em7 Edim A7 For no - bod - y's there, A7/6 D F#m Bm Bm7-5 Edim G Just me and my sha - dow, G G/F# Em7 Edim D All a - lone and feel - in' blue.
*Requested by recent visitor Tony Tam.
G
Gdim
Maybe You'll Be There Words & Music by Sammy Gallop & Rube Bloom, 1947 Recorded by Jane Morgan, 1958
A AM7 E7 Each time I see a crowd of people,
E7/9
F#m F#m/E C#m7-5 Just like a fool, I stop and stare;
F#7
Bm7 F7 E7 A AM7 It's really not the proper thing to Bm D9 E7 F7 But maybe you'll be there.
E7
F#7 do,
E7
A AM7 E7 E7/9 I go out walking after midnight F#m F#m/E C#m7-5 Along a lonely thoroughfare;
E7
F#7
Bm7 F7 E7 A AM7 F#7 It's not the time or place to look for you, Bm7 D9 E7 D9 Bm7-5 But maybe you'll be there.
A
Bridge: A Fdim(III) Fdim A6 A You said your arms would al-ways hold me, F# F#7 Bm You said your lips were mine a-lone to kiss; D9 D7/9 A Now after all those things you told me, B7 B7/F# F7 How could it end like this?
F#7
E7
A AM7 E7 Someday if all my prayers are answered, F#m F#m/E C#m7-5 I'll hear a footstep on the stair;
F#7
Bm7 F7 E7 A AM7 F#7 With anxious heart, I'll hurry to the door, Bm D9 E7 And maybe you'll be there.
Bm7
F7
E7
E7/9
E7
(Instrumental interlude:
verse 2)
Repeat Bridge: A AM7 E7 Someday if all my prayers are answered, F#m F#m/E C#m7-5 I'll hear a footstep on the stair;
E7/9
E7
F#7
Bm7 F7 E7 A AM7 F#7 With anxious heart, I'll hurry to the door, D9 Bm7-5 E7 A F#7 And maybe you'll be there. D9 E7 A AM7 And maybe you'll be there,
Fdim
Bm7-5 E7 A9 maybe you'll be there.
This is a song I discovered by accident. I had been looking for Morgan's "The Day The Rains Came" and finally found it on an album in a used record store. Playing through the rest of the album by needle-drop, listening to just a few seconds worth of the other songs in passing, I stumbled on this one...and knew immediately that I had to transcribe it immediately and learn how to play it. Now I know what the word "serendipity" means.
Maybe You'll Be There
Mean To Me Words & Music by Roy Turk & Fred E. Ahlert Recorded by Recorded by Ruth Etting, 1929 Also recorded by Helen Morgan, 1929
A7sus4 DM7 B7 You're mean to me.
Em7
C#7 F#m7 Bm7 Why must you be mean to me?
GM7
C Bb9 DM7 Am B7 Em7 A7sus4 A7-9 DM7 Gee, honey, it seems to me you love to see me cryin' E6 A7sus4 I don't know why
A7 DM7 B7 I stay home
Em7
C#7 F#m7 Bm7 Each night, when you say you'll phone.
GM7
C Bb9 DM7 Am B7 You don't and I'm left a - lone, Em7 A7sus4 A7-9 DM7 D6 Singin' the blues and sigh - in'.
Bridge:
D D9 D7 GM7 G6 D D9 D7 GM7 You treat me cold - ly each day in the year;
G6
C C9 Cdim Em+7 Em6 You al - ways scold me C C9 Cdim E6 A7 A7+5 When - ev - er some - body is near, dear.
DM7 B7 It must be
Em7
C#7 F#m7 Bm7 great fun to be mean to me
C Bb9 DM7 Am B7 You shouldn't, for can't you see Em7 A7-9 D6 Fdim What you mean to me?
Em7
A7 A7+5 D6
GM7
D6
Meaning Of The Blues Words & Music by Leah Worth & Bobby Troup Recorded by Julie London, 1957
Am F D9 Blue was just the color of the sea,
E7-9
Am F Bm7-5 E7 Til my lover left me; Am F D9 Blue was just a bluebird in a tree,
E7-9
Gm7 Dm7 Am E7 Til he said "Forget me."
C G F Blue always made me think of summer,
G
C Am7 Bm7-5 Cloudless summer skies so fresh and warm;
E7
Am F Am7 F But now the blue I see is more like winter Dm A7 F Bm7-5 E Winter skies with clouds about to storm.
Am F D9 Blue was just the color of his eyes
E7-9
Am F Bm7-5 E7 Til he said "Goodbye, love." Am F D9 Blue was just a ribbon for first prize Gm7 Dm7 Am E7 Til he said, "Don't cry, love."
E7-9
F Dm7 Bm7-5 And blues were only torch songs
G7
F Dm7 Bbm9 Fashioned for impulsive ingénues; Am F D9 E7-9 But now I know, too well I know, F Dm7 Bm7-5 E7 Am Too well I know the meaning of the blues.
Melody Of Love Words & Music by Tom Glazer (words 1954) & Hans Englemann (music 1903) Recorded by The Four Aces, 1955 (#3)
D A7 Edim D Gdim B7 Hold me in your arms, Dear, E7/9 E7 Dream with me; A7 Em7 Edim A7 Em7/6 A7/9/+5 D Cdim A7 Cra - dled by your kis ses, ten - der - ly.
A7
Em7
A7-9
D A7 Edim D Gdim B7 While a choir of an - gels E7/9 E7 From a - bove A Em7 A A7 D9 A7 Sings our mel - o - dy of
D Gdim love.
D
A7
Em7
E7-9
(Instrumental interlude: first half of verse) D A7 Edim D Gdim B7 Heart to heart for - ev - er, E7/9 E7 Lips en - twined A7 Em7 Edim A7 Em7/6 A7/9 D Cdim A7 I am yours and you are mine, all mine D A7 Edim D Gdim B7 Hea - ven wrote the mu - sic E7/9 E7 From a - bove A Em7 A A7 D9 Edim D Sings our mel - o - dy of love.
Gdim
D
This is another one of those songs that gets lost in the confusion of similar titles. Mention this one, and most people think of the Bobby Vinton tune that reached #3 1974 -- but the actual title of that one is "My Melody of Love". Some will also think of an Ames Brothers tune which reached #5 in 1957, which had this as the subtitle; the actual title of that one is "Melodie d'Amour." Another oddity about this song is the huge gap between when the music was written (1903) and when the lyrics were added by Tom Glazer (1954).
Mele Kalikimaka Words & Music by R. (Robert) Alexander Anderson, 1949 Recorded by Bing Crosby, 1950, with The Andrews Sisters
G Em7 Am7 Edim G G/F# D7 Me - le Ka - li - ki - ma - ka is the thing to say, Cdim G G/F# Edim Am7 D7 On a bright Ha - wai - ian Christ - mas Day, C C/B Am7 Am7/G Cdim D7 That's the is - land greet - ing that we send to you Am7 D9 Gdim Am7 Cdim G From the land where palm trees sway,
D
E7 Bm7-5 Fdim E7 Bm7-5 Edim Am7 Here we know that Christ - mas will be green and bright, G G/F# Fdim E7 D9 Edim D7 The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night, G Em7 Am7 Edim G B7 E7 Me - le Ka - li - ki - ma - is Haw - ai - i's way C Am7 D9 D7/9 D6/9 G To say "Mer - ry Christ - mas to you."
Flip side of Crosby's recording of White Christmas; the author was a friend and golfing partner of Crosby's, and was surprised when Crosby recorded it.
Meditation Words & Music by Norman Gimbel, Antonio Carlos Jobim & Newton Mendonca Recorded by Doris Day, 1965
Meditation
G6 Am7 D9 Cdim Fdim G6 Am7 In my lone - li - ness,
D7/9
D9 G6 Am7 D9 When you're gone and I'm all by my - self Bm7 Bm7-5 E7-9 And I need your car - ess, Am I
Am+7
E7
E Cm7 Cm7-5 just think of you,
Bm7 Bm7-5 E7-9 And the thought of you hold - ing me near,
E7
Am7 Am7-5 D7 Makes my lone - li - ness soon dis - ap - pear.
G6 Am7 D9 Cdim Fdim G6 Though you're far a - way,
Am7
D7/9
D9 G6 Am7 D9 Bm7 Bm7-5 E7-9 I have on - ly close my eyes, and you are back to stay Am I
Am+7
E Cm7 just close my eyes
E7
Cm7-5
Bm7 Bm7-5 E7-9 E7 And the sad - ness that miss - ing you brings, Am7 Am7-5 D7 Soon is gone and this heart of mine sings.
Bridge: CM7 CM7/6 Cm7 Cm7-5 Bm7 Bm7-5 E7-9 E7 Am7 Cdim Yes, I love you so, and that for me is all I need to know,
G6 Am7 D9 Cdim Fdim G6 I will wait for you,
Am7
D7/9
D9 G6 Am7 D9 Bm7 Bm7-5 E7-9 'Til the sun falls from out of the sky, for what else can I do? Am I
E7
Am+7
E Cm7 Cm7-5 will wait for you
Bm7 Bm7-5 Am7 Cdim G6 Med - i - ta - ting how sweet life will be when you come back to me.
*I couldn't have done this without seeing a chart posted on the Internet at www.bossanovaguitar.com (which has a large section devoted to the work of Antonio Carlos Jobim, the composer.) Numerous people have asked me for a version of his material over the years, and I've had to turn them down because so much of it is so far beyond my playing skills that there was no point in attempting to do charts. This chart is transposed from the one I found there, and modified only slightly.
Meditation
Melancholy Serenade Words & Music by Duke Enston & Jackie Gleason* Recorded by Connie Francis, 1959
Ab* A Fdim(III) Bb-9* Bm7-5 BbM7* AM7 Mel - an - cho ly ser - e - nade -Ab A Ev - 'ry
Fdim(III) time
Bb-9 I
G Fdim AM7
Bm7-5 AM7 Bb9 hear it played,
Bm7-5 Am Am+7 Bb9 E7 A out of space, your haunting face appears.
Right
Ab A Fdim(III) There were oth -
Bb-9 er
Bm7-5 BbM7 AM7 G Fdim ser - e - nades --
Ab A Fdim(III) Bb-9 Bm7-5 Bro - ken prom i ses Bm7-5 Am Why must I pay
Am+7
Bb9 day after day
AM7 we E7
AM7
Bb9 made. A D9 with tears?
A
AM7
Bridge: Dm Dm+7 Dm7 E7 Am7alt* Am+5* Am Alone in my room I watch the ghost of you Cm Cm+7* Cm7 Cm7-5 G/E Dm7-5 E7 Alone in the gloom once more I'm close to you.
Ab A Fdim(III) Bb-9 Mel - an cho - ly Ab A As the
Fdim(III) mu -
Bb-9 sic
Bm7-5 BbM7 AM7 G ser - e - nade --
Fdim
AM7
Bm7-5 AM7 Bb9 starts to fade,
Bm7-5 Am Am+7 Bb9 I feel your kiss and then you dis
E7 A - appear.
(Instrumental Interlude: First Line of Bridge)
Cm Cm+7* Cm7 Cm7-5 G/E Dm7-5 E7 Alone in the gloom once more I'm close to you.
Ab A Fdim(III) Bb-9 Mel - an cho - ly Ab A As the
Fdim(III) mu -
Bb-9 sic
Bm7-5 BbM7 AM7 G ser - e - nade --
Fdim
Bm7-5 AM7 Bb9 starts to fade,
Bm7-5 Am Am+7 Bb9 I feel your kiss and then you dis
E7 A9 - appear.
A
AM7
*Gleason was not a trained musician. When "writing" music, he would dictate it to someone who could read and write musical notation. He used this song as his theme song, and his own recording of it is deeply rooted in the memory of all of us who ever watched his TV show. Finding the lyrics feels like a bit of a coup, because so far as I can tell, it was recorded as a vocal perhaps no more than twice.
Performance Note: Some of the chord formations used in this arrangement appear nowhere else in the Guitarguy's Golden Classics. The Ab cited at the beginning of each verse is played as xx111x. In theory, Ab is the same as G# -- which I typically play as 466544 -but the voicing of this particular chord formation is important here. The Bb-9 is really just a derivative of the Fdim(III) chord which preceeds it; it is played as xx3430. And yes, it is probably mis-named because of the open fret on the sixth string -- so sue me. Finally, the chord intended by the name BbM7 is probably also mis-named; the formation is also derivative, from the Bm7-5 which preceeds it, and it is played as x03230 -- to correctly be a BbM7, it would probably have to be x23231. I have used these probably-inaccurate names for clarity (if you can believe that) because they infer (to me, anyway) a chord whose root uses an "A" formation placed on the 3rd fret (xx222x). From that root, xx212x would be a major 7th, and xx232x would be a flat 9th. In the bridge, the the Am7alt is 002213 and the Am+5 is played 002211. The Cm series is played as 335543 to xx5443 to 335343.
Melancholy Serenade
Memories Words & Music by Bill Strange & Mac Davis Recorded by Andy Williams, 1969
A D Dm6 E7 A Memories, pressed between the pages of my mind A D Dm6 E7 A Memories, sweeten thru the ages just like wine C Dm7 C Quiet thought come floating down CM7 Dm7 CM7 And settle softly to the ground C7 Dm7 C7 F Like golden autumn leaves around my feet Dm Dm+7 Dm7 Dm6 E7 D9 Dm6 A D9 I touched them and they burst apart with sweet mem - o - ries, E7 D9 Dm6 A D9 Sweet mem - o - ries
E7
A D9 A E7 Of holding hands and red bou - quets A D9 A E7 And twilight trimmed in pur - ple haze D9 E7 And laughing eyes and simple ways D9 E7 Fdim A And quiet nights and gentle days with you.
Memories of You Words & Music by Andy Razaf & Eubie Blake, 1930 Recorded by The Benny Goodman Trio with Rosemary Clooney 1956 (#20) Also recorded by The Four Coins, 1955 (#22)
D Fdim Em7 Waking skies at
Edim D Bm7 E7 sunrise, ev - ry sun - set too,
D9 Bm7 Cdim B7 E7 A9 D Seems to be bringing me memories of you.
A7
D Fdim Em7 Edim D Bm7 E7 Here and there, ev - 'ry - where, scenes that we once knew, D Em7 Cdim B7 E7 A9 D And they all just re - call mem - o - ries of you.
F#7
Bridge: Bm G7 Bm Bm7-5 E7 How I wish I could forget those happy yes - ter - years; Bm Bm7/E E7/9 E7 A7 Em7 That have left a ro - sa - ry of tears.
A7
D Fdim Em Edim D Bm7-5 E7 Your face beams in my dreams, in spite of all I do, D Em7 Cdim B7 E7 A9 D And ev - 'ry - thing seems to bring mem - o - ries of you.
Memories Are Made of This Words & Music by Terry Gilkeyson, Richard Dehr & Frank Miller Recorded by Dean Martin, 1955 (#1 for 6 weeks)
D A7 A7sus4 A7 Sweet, sweet the mem'ries you gave to me, D A7 A7sus4 A7 You can't beat the mem'ries you gave to me.
D A G D Take one fresh and tender kiss,
A7 - A7sus4 - A7
D A G D A7 - A7sus4 - A7 Add one stolen night of bliss; G
D
A7
One girl,
D
one boy,
some grief,
D A7 D Mem - o - ries are made of this.
some joy -
D A G D Don't forget a small moonbeam;
A7
A7sus4
A7
A7 - A7sus4 - A7
D A G D A7 - A7sus4 - A7 Fold in lightly with a dream. G
D Your lips
A7 and mine,
D two sips
D A7 D Mem - o - ries are made of this.
of wine A7
A7sus4
A7
Bridge: G
D Then add the wedding bells,
one house where lovers dwell,
A A7 D D7 Three little kids for the fla - vor; G
D Stir carefully through the days - see how the flavor stays?
E E7 A A7 These are the dreams you will sa - vor.
D A G D With His blessings from above, D A G D Serve it generously with love;
A7 - A7sus4 - A7
G
D One man,
A7 - A7sus4 - A7
A7 one wife,
D one love
D A7 D Mem - o - ries are made of this,
D A7 D Mem - o - ries are made of this.
through life A7
A7
A7sus4
A7sus4
A7
D
Memories Are Made of This
Merry Christmas Darling Words & Music by Frank Pooler & Richard Carpenter Recorded by The Carpenters, 1978
Merry Christmas Darling
Intro verse: Em A7 F#m Bm Greeting cards have all been sent, G A D F#7 The Christmas rush is through; Bm F#7 Bm7 Bm7-5 But I still have one more wish to make, E7/9 E7 G/B A7+5 A spec - ial one for you.
Dalt DM7 D6 Em7 A7 D9 F#m7 Em7 A7 Merry Christmas, Darling; we're apart, that's true, G Edim F#m A7 D But I can dream and in my dreams, B7 G F#m Em7 Cdim A7 I'm Christ - mas - ing with you. Dalt DM7 D6 Em7 A7 D9 F#m7 Em7 A7 Hol - i - days are joyful there's always something new G Edim F#m Bm7 E7 E7sus4 But every day's a hol - i - day when I'm near to you.
Bridge: G A7 F#m Bm The lights on my tree I wish you could see G A D I wish it every day Bm D+ Bm7 B7 The logs on the fire fill me with desire G G/F# Em7 G/B A To see you and to say Dalt DM7 D6 Em7 A7 That I wish you a mer - ry Christmas,
D9 F#m7 D7 D7+5 Happy New Year, too;
G A7 F#m Bm I've just one wish on this Christmas Eve G A7 F#m B7 Em A7 A7+5 D I wish I were with you -- I wish I were with you.
*Based on a transcription found at Rec.Music.Makers.Guitar.Tablature posted by Steve Johnson, 1994. Merry Christmas Darling
Mexicali Rose Words & Music by Helen Stone & Jack B. Tenney Recorded by Bing Crosby, 1938 (#3) Also recorded by Gene Autry, 1939, in the movie "Mexicali Rose"
A B7 Cdim E7 Fdim A Mex - i - cal - i Rose stop cry - ing AM7 Cdim F#m C#m7-5 Bm I'll come back to you some sun - ny day.
Bm7/E
E7 Cdim D9 E7 Ev' - ry night you'll know that I'll be pi - ning D9 Bm7-5 E7 Fdim A Edim Ev' - ry hour and year while I'm a - way.
E7
A B7 Cdim E7 Fdim A Dry those big brown eyes and smile dear A7 Cdim Gdim A7 D Ban - ish all those tears and please don't sigh. D Cdim A AM7 Kiss me once a - gain and hold
F#7 me
D9 Bm7-5 E7 Fdim A Mex - i - cal - i Rose, good - bye.
A B7 Cdim E7 Fdim A Dry those big brown eyes and smile dear A7 Cdim Gdim A7 D Ban - ish all those tears and please don't sigh. D Cdim A AM7 Kiss me once a - gain and hold
F#7 me
D9 Bm7-5 E7 Fdim A Mex - i - cal - i Rose, good - bye.
This is one of those songs that seems so protypically "western" that even the mention of its title evokes a mental image of a cowboy on horseback with a guitar in his hands...which makes it all the more ironic that the biggest hit version it ever had was recorded by Bing Crosby.
Midnight At The Oasis Words & Music by David Nichtern Recorded by Maria Muldaur, 1974
DM7 G7 C7/9 Am7 Midnight at the o - a - sis -DM7 G7 C7/9 Bb9 Send your camel to bed DM7 G7 C7/9 Shadows paintin' our fa -ces, F7 Bb9 Em7 G/B A7 Tra - ces of romance in our heads.
DM7 G7 C7/9 Am7 Heaven's holdin' a half-moon DM7 G7 C7/9 Bb9 Shinin' just for us; DM7 G7 C7/9 F7 Bb9 Let's slip off to a sand dune, real soon Em7 G/B A7 And kick up a little dust.
Refrain:
Cm7 F7 G#7 Gm7 Come on, Cactus is our friend; Cm7 F7 G#7 He'll point us out the way.
Gm7
Cm7 F7 G#7 Gm7 Come on, till the evenin' ends, C7/9 Bb9 DM7 Till the evenin' ends.
DM7 G7 C7/9 Am7 You don't have to an - swer -DM7 G7 C7/9 Bb9 There's no need to speak DM7 G7 C7/9 F7 Bb9 I'll be your belly dan - cer, pran - cer, Em7 G/B A7 And you can be my sheik.
(Instrumental Interlude - 1 Verse & 1 Refrain)
DM7 G7 C7/9 Am7 I know your Daddy's a sul -tan, DM7 G7 C7/9 Bb9 A nomad known to all, DM7 G7 C7/9 F7 Bb9 With fifty girls to attend him, they all send him, Em7 G/B A7 Jump at his beck and call.
DM7 G7 C7/9 Am7 But you won't need no harem, honey, DM7 G7 C7/9 Bb9 When I am by your side; DM7 G7 C7/9 F7 And you won't need no cam - el, no
Bb9 no,
Em7 G/B A7 When I take you for a ride.
Repeat Refrain:
DM7 G7 C7/9 Am7 Midnight at the o - a - sis -DM7 G7 C7/9 Send your camel to bed;
Bb9
DM7 G7 C7/9 Got shadows paintin' our fa - ces, F7 Bb9 Em7 G/B A7 And tra - ces of romance in our heads.
I probably have taken more liberties with the chording of this song than any other transcription I've done to date -- but overall, I'm quite satisfied with the result. There's a "standard" tab of this on the net in a variety of places, all derived from a version done by the late, great Andrew Rogers. There's also one, purportedly by author David Nictern and intended to "simplify" the progression-- but for my money, it is about as close to the original as it is to "Moon River." And of course, I'll never be Amos Garrett (the guitarist on Muldaur's recording.) For clarity, I'm using the G7 symbol to mean 32300x and the C7/6 is 032330.
Midnight At The Oasis
Midnight, The Stars and You Words & Music by Jimmy Campbell, Reg Connelly & Harry Woods* Recorded by The Ray Noble Band, Al Bowly vocal, 1932
DM7 D6 DM7 D6 G GM7 Mid - night, with the stars and you;
G6
A7sus4 A7 Em7 A7 Dalt Mid - night, and a ren - dez - vous.
G5
Fdim(IV)
G
Gdim
Fdim(IV) G Gdim B7 E7/9 E7 Your eyes held a mes - sage ten - der,
Bm7-5 E7/6 E7 G/B A7 Em7 Say - ing, "I sur - ren - der all my love to you."
DM7 D6 DM7 D6 G GM7 Mid - night brought us sweet ro - mance,
A7sus4 I
A7 Em7 A7 B7 know all my whole life through
G6
Cdim
A7
A7+5
G5
B7
G9 Gdim Gm7 I'll be re - mem - ber - ing you,
DM7 F#7 B7 What - ev - er else I do,
Em7 A7 Em7 Em7/9 A7 D Mid - night with the stars and you.
*Thanks to recent visitor Greg for tipping me off to a link that confirmed the full names of the authors.This song was suggested by frequent visitor and friend Ray Brizzi, who also pointed out that this is the song used in the nightclub scenes in "The Shining."
Midnight Blue Words & Music by Melissa Manchester & Carol Bayer Sager Recorded by Melissa Manchester, 1975 (#6)
A7 D Em7 D A7 D Em7 D Whatever it is, it'll keep till the morning. Em7 A7 D D6 D7 D7/F# G Haven't we both got better things to do?
Em7 G/B D Mid - night blue.
F#m F#m7 G G/F# Em Even though simple things become rough, Bm Bm7/E A7 Haven't we had enough? G Em7 D DM7 F#m Bm Bm7/E And I think we can make it one more time, if we try. G A7 D Bm7 A7 G/B One more time for all the old
A7
D times.
A7 D Em7 D A7 D Em7 D For all the times you told me you need me, Em7 A7 D D6 D7 G/F# G Em7 G/B D Needing me now is something I could use. Mid - night blue. F#m F#m7 G G/F# Em Wouldn't you give your hand to a friend? Bm Bm7/E A7 Maybe it's not the end. G Em7 D DM7 F#m Bm Bm7/E And I think we can make it one more time, if we try. G A7 D Bm7 A7 G Em7 D One more time for all the old times. Midnight blue. G Em7 D I think we can make it, I think we can make it. F#m F#m7 G G/F# Em Wouldn't you give your hand to a friend? Bm Bm7/E A7 Think of me as your friend, G Em7 D DM7 F#m Bm Bm7/E And I think we can make it one more time, if we try. G A7 D Bm7 A7 D One more time for all the old times.
The inclusion of the song ignores a couple of my usual rules for what songs wind up here. First, it's a little on the new-ish side, and second, I know there are other tab versions out there on the 'net. Sorry. I just always loved the song.
Midnight Blue
Midnight Sun Music by Sonny Burke & Lionel Hampton, 1947 Lyrics by Johnny Mercer added later* Recorded by June Christy, 1953
A7 D9 D F#m7 Fdim D9 Your lips were like a red and ru - by chal - ice D6/9 Bm7-5 Dm7 G6 War - mer than the sum - mer night,
Dm6 G9
C9 C CM7 CM7/6 CM7 The clouds were like an al - a - bas - ter pal - ace Em B+ Cm7 F Ri - sing to a snow - y height;
Cm7
F
Bb9 Bb Cdim Edim Bb Each star it's own au - ro - ra bor - e - al - is, Gm7 Bbm7 Gdim Sud - den - ly you held me tight; A7 Edim A7 DM7 And I could see
F#m7
G A7 A7+5 DM7 the Mid - night Sun.
A7 D9 D F#m7 Fdim D9 I can't explain the silver rain that found me -D6/9 Bm7-5 Dm7 G6 Or was that a moonlight veil?
Dm6 G9
Em B+ Cm7 F Cm7 F The music of the u - ni - verse around me, Em B+ Cm7 F Or was that a night - in - gale?
Cm7
F
Bb9 Bb Cdim Edim Bb And then your arms mir - ac - u - lous - ly found me, Gm7 Bbm7 Gdim Sud - den - ly the sky turned pale -Edim A7 DM7 I could see
F#m7
G A7 A7+5 DM7 the Mid - night Sun.
Bridge: G Am7 D9 D7/9 G Was there ever such a night? G/F# F#m7 B7 Cdim E It's a thrill I still don't quite believe; E E6 AM7 A E But af - ter you were gone, Em B+ Em7 Em6 A7 There was still the stardust on my sleeve.
A7 D9 D F#m7 Fdim D9 The flame of it may dwindle to an ember, D6/9 Bm7-5 Dm7 G6 And the stars forget to shine,
Dm6 G9
C9 C CM7 CM7/6 CM7 And we may see the meadow in De - cem - ber, Em B+ Cm7 F I - cy white and crys - tal - line,
Cm7
F
Bb9 Bb Cdim Edim Bb But oh my dar - ling al - ways I'll re - mem - ber Gm7 Bbm7 Gdim When your lips were close to mine, A7 Em7 A7 A7+5 DM7 F#m7 And we saw the Mid - night Sun.
G
A7+5
D6
*Requested by recent visitor Marco Oloarte Pirrone. I've run into some minor confusion of exactly when Mercer added the lyrics to this Hampton & Burke composition. Sources I've found suggest they were added in 1954, but the recording on which this transcription is based was made in December of 1953, which obviously calls the 1954 date into question.You can call this Lesson Number Eighty-Four on the subject of "Don't Trust Everthing You Find On Internet Websites -- Including This One."
Midnight Sun
Miss You Words & Music byCharles Tobias & Harry Tobias Recorded by Jaye P. Morgan, 1959
A7 Gdim D D9 G Bm7 F#7 I miss you, since you went a - way, Dear; C B7 C B7 E7/9 E7 Miss you, more than I can say, Dear. A7/6 Em7 A7/6 A7(V) F#7 Edim F#7 Bm7 Day - time, night - time, noth - ing I do Bm7-5 E7/6 E7 Edim E7 Cdim A7(V) Can make me for - get that I still
Gdim D Won - 'dring
Em7/9 A7 love you.
D9 G Bm7 F#7 why we had to break up,
C B7 C B7 E7/9 E7 Won - 'dring if we'll ev - make up, E7/9 A7 G G/F# Em7 Edim Won - 'dring if you ev - er miss me, A7 D Gm7 A As I miss you.
Mistletoe & Holly Words & Music by Frank Sinatra, Dok Stafford & Henry Sanicola, Jr. Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1957
A D9 A D9 Oh, by gosh, by gol - ly, Cdim Bm7-5 E7 It's time for mis - tle - toe and hol - ly, D6 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 D9 Tas - ty pheas - ants, Christ - mas pre - sents, E7 Cm7-5 Bm7-5 E7 E7/6 Bm7-5 A Coun - try - sides cov - ered with snow.
A D9 A D9 Oh, by gosh, by jin - gle, Cdim Bm7-5 E7 It's time for car - ols and Kris Krin - gle, D6 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 D9 Ov - er - eat - ing, mer - ry greet - ings E7 Cm7-5 Bm7-5 E7 Cdim A From rel - a - tives you don't know.
Bridge: Dm6 G7 CM7 CM7/6 Then comes that big night, G7 Bm7-5 G7 CM7 Giv - ing the tree the trim;
CM7/6
Gdim F#7 B You'll hear voi - ces by star - light
G#m
E Cdim E7 Sing - ing a Yule - tide hymn.
A D9 A D9 Oh, by gosh, by gol - ly, Cdim Bm7-5 E7 It's time for mist - le - toe and hol - ly, D6 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 Fan - cy ties an' gran - ny's pies, D9 E7 F#7 An' folks stea - lin' a kiss or two Cdim B7 Fdim E6 E7-9 A As they whis - per, "Mer - ry Christ - mas" to you.
Misty Words & Music by Erroll Garner & Johnny Burke Recorded by Johnny Mathis (#12, 1959) Also recorded by Errol Garner (#30, 1954) and by Ray Stevens (#14, 1975)
A7/6 DM7 Am7 Cdim GM7 Look at me, I'm as helpless as a kitten up a tree,
G6
Gm Am And I feel like I'm clinging to a cloud; DM7 Bm7 Em7 A7 F#7 I can't understand, I get misty just holding your hand.
A7/6 DM7 Am7 Cdim GM7 Walk my way and a thousand violins begin to play
B7
E7
A9
G6
Gm Am Or it might be the sound of your hello, DM7 Bm7 That music I hear,
Em7 A7 D Gdim I get misty, the moment you're near.
D
Bridge: DM7 Am Am+7 You can say that you're leading me on,
Am7
Cm7-5 GM7 G6 But it's just what I want you to do. F#7 E7 Don't you notice how hopelessly I'm lost? Bm7-5 E7 A7 Bm7-5 That's why I'm fol - lowing you.
Cdim
A7
A7/6 DM7 Am7 Cdim GM7 On my own, would I wander through this wonderland alone, Gm Am Never knowing my right foot from my left, DM7 Bm7 My hat from my glove? Em7 A7 F7 I'm too misty and too much in love.
B7
Em7 A7sus4 A7 DM7 I'm too mist - y and too much in love.
G6
DM7
G6
Moments To Remember Words & Music by Al Stillman & Robert Allen Recorded by The Four Lads, 1955
G G6 G G6 The New Year's Eve we did the town; G G+ C C/B Am7 Am7/G The day we tore the goal post down -Am7 D Am7 Gdim G Em We will have these moments to re-mem-ber.
D7
Am7
D7
G G6 G G6 The quiet walks, the noisy fun; G G+ C C/B Am7 Am7/G The ballroom prize we al - most won -Am7 D Am7 Cdim G We will have these moments to re-mem-ber.
D7
Dm7
Bridge: C Am Bm7 Though summer turns to winter,
Em7
Am7 D7 G And the present disappears;
G7
C Am G G/F# Em7 The laughter we were glad to share A7 Gdim D Will echo through the years.
Am7
D7
G G6 G G6 When other nights and other days G G+ C C/B Am7 May find us gone our sep'rate ways,
Am7/G
D7
Am7 D Am7 Gdim - Am7 x G We will have these moments to re-mem------- - ber.
(Dm7)
Mockin'bird Hill Words & Music by Vaughn Horton Recorded by Patti Page, 1951 (#2) and by Les Paul & Mary Ford, 1951 (#2)
Refrain: A A7 D Cdim A Tra-la-la, tweedlee dee dee it gives me a thrill E7 D9 E7 A D9 Bm7-5 A To wake up in the morning to the mock - in' bird's trill A A7 D Cdim A Tra-la-la, tweedlee dee dee, there's peace and good will E7 D9 E7 D9 A D9 Bm7-5 A You're welcome as the flowers on Mock - in' - bird Hill E7 A A7 D B7 When the sun in the mornin' peeps over the hill E7 D9 E7 Bm7-5 A D9 A And kisses the roses 'round my windowsill E7 A A7 D B7 Then my heart fills with gladness when I hear the trill E7 D9 E7 Bm7-5 A D9 A Of those birds in the treetops on Mock - in' - bird Hill
Repeat Refrain: E7 A A7 D B7 When it's late in the evenin' I climb up the hill E7 D9 E7 Bm7-5 A D9 A And survey all my kingdom while everything's still E7 A A7 D B7 Only me and the sky and an old whippoorwill E7 D9 E7 Bm7-5 A D9 A Singing songs in the twilight on Mock - in' - bird Hill Repeat Refrain:
One verson of the lyrics which I found sometime ago on the internet lists this as a third verse which Patti Page *may* have included on one or more of her recordings: E7 A A7 D B7 Got a three cornered plow and an acre to till E7 D9 E7 Bm7-5 A D9 A And a mule that I bought for a ten dollar bill E7 A A7 D B7 There's a tumble-down shack and a rusty old mill, E7 D9 E7 Bm7-5 A D9 A But it's my home sweet home up on Mock - in' - bird Hill. Repeat Refrain:
Mockin'bird Hill
Moment To Moment Words & Music by Johnny Mercer & Henry Mancini Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1965 (#115) From the movie of the same name, 1965
B7 Em Emsus4 Em Emsus4 Em B7 Em9 Em G A7sus4 From mo - ment to mo - ment, every mo - ment that I live, Dm7 Em9 Em D9 Am7 Am Am7 B7 I live for every mo - ment with you; B7 Em Emsus4 Em Emsus4 To see you, to touch
Em B7 Em9 Em G A7sus4 you, to i - mag - ine this will be
Dm7 Am Em G Em7 C D6 G5 Fdim The mo - ment when a dream comes true.
Bm7-5
Bridge: E7 Fdim D7 Am7 D9 G G/F# Just an or - di - na - ry day be - comes ad - ven - ture,
E7
Cdim Am7 D7 D9 Em Emsus4 Em B7 Such sweet ad - ven - ture I nev - er knew;
B7 Em Emsus4 Em Am Am7 Am Em9 Em A7sus4 And life will be such rain - bows as I learn the se - cret of C Em7 Am7 Am7/G D9 Am7 G The mir - a - cle that love can do
Bm7-5
E7
A9 Am Am7 D9 Am7 Cdim G From mo - ment to mo - ment with you.
B7 Emsus4 Em Emsus4 Am B7 Am Em9 Em A7sus4 And life will be rain - bows as I learn the secret of C Em7 Am7 Am7/G D9 Am7 G The mir - a - cle that love can do
Bm7-5
E7
A9 Am Am7 D9 Am7 Cdim G From mo - ment to mo - ment with you.
Though this song didn't quite cut it on the charts (it peaked at number 115) it's flip side didn't fare so poorly -- a little ditty called "It Was A Very Good Year" made it to #28. Composer Mancini's version, though recorded as an instrumental, is also a delight to listen to.
Mona Lisa Words & Music by Jay Livingston & Ray Evans Recorded by Nat "King" Cole, 1950 (#1) (Academy award winner, 1950)
(G7+) C F C Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa men have named you; C/B Am7 Am7/G Dm7 You're so like the lady with the mystic smile.
G7
Dm Dm7 G7sus4 G7 Is it only 'cause you're lonely men have blamed you G G/A G/B G C For the Mona Lisa strangeness in your smile? C6 C C6 C F C Do you smile to tempt a lover, Mona Li-sa, C7 F Or is this the way you hide a broken heart? Fm C Many dreams have been left upon your doorstep; G7 G7+ C They just lie there, and they die there. C7 F Fm C Are you warm, are you real, Mona Lisa, Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 C Or just a cold and lonely, lovely work of art. Fm G7 Fm-C Mona Lisa, Mona Li-sa.
Mood Indigo Words & Music by Duke Ellington, Irving Mills & Albany Bigard, 1931 Recorded by Duke Ellington, 1931
D A+ D B7 C+ A+ D You ain't been blue, no, no, no;
A7
D A+ D B7 Fm7 A A9 A You ain't been blue 'til you've had that mood in-di-go. D DM7 D7 That feelin'
G6 G5 Gm goes stealin' down, down to my shoes
A+ D A+ D B7 C+ A+ D A7 While I sit and sigh, "So long, blues."
D D6 D E E6 E I always get that mood in-di-go A6 A A7 D Since my baby said, "Good-bye."
Fdim
A
D D6 D E E6 E And in the eve-nin', when lights are low, Fm7 A I'm so lonesome I could cry D9 D DM7 'Cause there's nobody who cares about me; Gm7 A+ A7+5 I'm just as blue as blue can be.
G
D
D6 E E6 E I always get that mood in-di-go -A6 A A7 D I could lay me down and die.
Fdim
D A+ D B7 C+ A+ D You ain't been blue, no, no, no;
A
A7
D A+ D B7 Fm7 A A9 A You ain't been blue 'til you've had that mood in-di-go. D DM7 D7 That feelin'
G6 G5 Gm goes stealin' down, down to my shoes
A+ D A+ D B7 C+ A+ D While I sit and sigh, "So long, blues."
A+
D
According to at least one published source I have seen, Ellington may have co-opted credit for authorship of this song without actually contributing to it -- but given the tremendous popularity of the song, and how closely it is linked to him now, I vote that he be forgiven that transgression, if true... because he certainly did more than anybody to make it popular. Besides, however unethical such things may be, the fact of performers claiming authorship is incredibly common -- one need only realize that Elvis Presley is credited with co-authorship of so many of his hits (such as Love Me Tender, which a direct copy of Aura Lee) to understand that ethics in the music business seems to have little to do with fact.
Mood Indigo
The Mood That I'm In Words & Music by Abner Silver & Al Sherman Recorded by Billie Holiday, 1936
The Mood That I'm In
A F#m C#m7-5 Cdim G#7 Never dared to have your arms around me, G7 Gdim F#7 Not that I considered it a sin; F7 Fdim E But tonight I want your arms around me -D9 Bm7-5 Cdim E7 It's the mood that I'm in.
A F#m C#m7-5 Cdim G#7 Can it be the music that they're playin' G7 Gdim F#7 Or the magic of the violin F7 Fdim E That intrigues my heart into obeyin'? D9 Bm7-5 E7 D9 A It's the mood that I'm in.
Bridge:
Em7/9 Cdim A7/6 Maybe it's the cocktail that I'm sippin' D Em7 Edim D That helps to put me in this frame of mind. C#7 Fdim(III) C#7 Maybe it's be - cause of you I'm slippin' -A Em7 D9 A7 Tonight I'm so romantic'ly inclined.
A F#m C#m7-5 Cdim G#7 So speak to me of love in words so tender, G7 Gdim F#7 Let the rhapsody of life begin; F7 Fdim E I could give my heart in sweet surrender -D9 Bm7-5 E7 D9 A It's the mood that I'm in.
Moody River Words & Music by Gary D. Bruce Recorded by Pat Boone, 1961 (#1)
Refrain: G Em G Em Moody river, more deadly than the vainest knife, G G7 C C/B Am7 Am7/G G Moody river, your muddy water took my ba - by's life.
Em B7 Em B7 Last Saturday evenin', came to the old oak tree; Em B7 C C/B Am7 Am7/G It stands beside the river where you were to meet
G me.
Em B7 Em B7 On the ground your glove I found with a note addressed to me, Em B7 C C/B It read "Dear love, I've done you wrong, now I must
Am7 Am7/G G set you free."
Em B7 Em B7 "No longer can I live with this hurt and this sin, Em B7 C C/B Am7 Am7/G G "I just couldn't tell you that guy was just a friend."
Repeat Refrain: Em B7 Em B7 I looked into the muddy water and what could I see? Em B7 C C/B Am7 Am7/G I saw a lonely, lonely face just look - in' back at
G me.
Em B7 Em B7 Tears in his eyes, and a prayer on his lips, Em B7 C C/B Am7 Am7/G G And the glove of his lost love at his fin - ger - tips.
Repeat Refrain:
Suggested by recent visitor John O'Donnell, "The Ol' Folkie" of Pittsburgh, PA
The Moon Was Yellow Words & Music by Fred Ahlert & Edgar Leslie Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1953
E7 Am Bb9 Fdim The moon was yellow
E
E7-9 E7 A9 and the night was young
Am A9 Am Asus4 Am A9 Am Dm D9 Dm Dsus4 Dm D9 Dm A smile brought us to - geth - er, and I was wond'- ring wheth - er E7 E7+5 E7 Fdim E7+5 A9 Am We'd meet a - gain some day.
E7 Am Bb9 Fdim The moon was yellow
E
E7-9 E7 A9 and a song was sung,
Am A9 Am Asus4 Am A9 Am Dm D9 Dm Dsus4 Dm D9 Dm That vo - cal in - spi - ra - tion gave me the in - cli - na - tion E7 E7+5 E7 Fdim E7 Am To give my heart a - way!
Dm
Am
Bridge: F Dm7 G C7 Gdim FM7 Here we are. Is our ro - mance to con - tin - ue? E7 E7+5 Fdim E7+5 E7 E7+5 A9 Am Will it be my luck to win you? F Dm7 Fdim E7 May I look that far?
E7 Am Bb9 Fdim My love is mellow
E
E7-9 E7 A9 and my hopes are strung
Am A9 Am Asus4 Am A9 Am Dm A - round that cu - pid fel - low.
D9 Be - hold!
E7 E7+5 Bb9 Fdim Am And the night is young.
Suggested by recent visitor Gary Rethford.
Dm Dsus4 Dm D9 Dm The moon is yel - low,
Moonlight And Roses Words & Music by Ben Black & Neil Moret, 1925 Recorded by The Three Suns, 1954 (#24 Also recorded by Billy Vaughan Orchestra
D G/E Em7/9 A7 D Moonlight and ro - ses
A7 D6 DM7 D Em7 Em7/6 G/B Bring won - der - ful mem - 'ries of
A7 you,
G Cdim(IV) G Em7/9 A7 My heart re - po - ses
Em7 A7 G/B A7 D In beau - ti - ful thoughts so true;
Cdim
Em7
A7
D G/E Em7/9 A7 D June light dis - clo - ses
A7 D6 DM7 D Bm Bm/E G G/F# G/E Love's old - en dreams spark - ling a - new,
G/E Cdim(IV) G D DM7 Moon - light and ro - ses
D6 B7 Bring
E7 A7 A7/6 D mem - o - ries of you.
*Thanks to Tom J. for supplying the lyrics.
G9
Moonburn Words & Music by Eddie Heyman & Hoagy Carmichael Recorded by Bing Crosby, 1934
D7 G Am7 G G/F# Now, if you're thinkin' that I'm lookin' somewhat tanner, A7/9 D9 Am7 D7 G Don't go blamin' it on the sun. D7 G Am7 G G/F# It's the moonlight and the sweetness in your manner
Em7
A7/9 D9 Am7 D7 G That's makin' me the healthy one. D Fdim D Gdim A7 When the moon hangs low, I begin to glow A7 Cdim A7 Gdim D7 And my day has just be - gun.
D9 Am7 D7 G9 G9 D9 Am7 D7 G I'm gonna get a moonburn when I'm with you to - night; D9 Am7 D7 G9 E7 Bm7-5 A7 So very soon, I'll moon - burn when you hold me tight. C C/B Am7 D7 G G/F# I'll ask the glowing stars up above me
Em
C D7 G What your lips will impart; C C/B Am7 B7 And when they flash the word that you love me, E7 Bm7-5 A7 You know it's gonna warm my heart. D9 Am7 D7 G9 G6 D9 Am7 D7 G I'll get a brand new moonburn with every kiss from you. G7 C C9 Am7 G B7 E7 A7 Gdim D7 G And if I have my way, get my say, you'll get a moonburn, too.
Em7
Am7 D9 D7 G D9 Am7 D7 G Oh, I'm catchin' me some moonburn, when I getcha alone with me tonight. D9 Am7 D7 G9 E7 Bm7-5 A7 So very soon, I'll moonburn when you hold me tight. C C/B Am7 D7 G G/F# I'll ask the glowing stars up above me
Em
C D7 G Tell, me what your lips will impart; C C/B Am7 B7 And when they flash the word that you love me, E7 Bm7-5 A7 Ooh, it'll warm my heart.
D9 Am7 D7 G9 G6 I'm get me a brand new kind of a moonburn D9 Am7 D7 G With ev'ry kiss I get from you G7 C C9 Am7 G B7 E7 A7 Gdim D7 G And if I get my way, get my say, you'll get a moonburn, too -B7 E7 A7 Am7 D7 G Am7 Keep under cover, you'll get a moonburn, too.
G6
This one is a little obscure, even by my standards, but the chord progression really lends itself to "jazzing up" with an instrumental break in the middle that I'm not putting in here. Like so many songs of this era, there's enough color in the original to stand up just as its written...and enough framework to let a player launch off on his or her own, if the urge arises.
Moonburn
Moondance Words & Music by Van Morrison Recorded by Van Morrison, 196
Intro: ||: Am - G
| F - G :||
Am A9 Am G G9 G Am Well, it's a mar-vel-ous night for a moon-dance G Am A9 Am G G9 G Am With the stars up a-bove in your eyes
G
Am A9 Am G G9 G Am A fan-tab-u-lous night to make ro-mance G Am A9 Am G G9 G Am 'Neath the cov-er of Oc-to-ber skies G Am A9 Am G G9 G Am And all the leaves on the trees are falling G Am A9 Am G G9 G Am To the sound of the bree-zes that blow G Am A9 Am G G9 G Am And I'm try-ing to please to the calling G Am A9 Am G G9 G Am G Of your heart-strings that play soft and low F - F9 - F Am Dm Am Dm Am And all the night's magic seems to whis-per and hush F - F9 - F Am F E7 And all the soft moonlight seems to shine in your blush Am G F G Am G F Can I just have one more moondance with you, my love Am G F G Am G Can I just make some more romance with you,
G
F E7 my love?
G Am A9 Am G G9 G Am G Well, I wan - na make love to you to - night G Am A9 Am G G9 G Am I can't wait 'til the morn-ing has come G Am A9 Am G G9 G Am And I know that the time is just right G Am A9 Am G G9 G Am And straight in-to my arms you will run
G
G
G
G Am A9 Am G G9 G Am G And when you come my heart will be wait-ing G Am A9 Am G G9 G Am To make sure that you're nev-er a-lone
G
G Am A9 Am G G9 G Am There and then all my dreams will come true, dear G Am A9 Am G G9 G Am There and then I will make you my own
G
F - F9 - F Am Dm Am Dm Am And every time I touch you, you just trem-ble in-side F - F9 - F Am F E7 And I know how much you want me that you can't hide Am G F G Am G F Can I just have one more moondance with you, my love Am G F G Am G Can I just make some more romance with you,
G
F E7 my love?
When you start getting comfortable with this, there's a repeating Am-G figure that sounds gorgeous here. If you listen to the recording, you'll know what I mean. It plays more like Am-A9-Am-G-G9-G than just Am-G, and once you get the hang of it, it makes the song.
Moonburn Moonglow Words & Music by Will Hudson, Eddie De Lange & Irving Miller, 1934 Featured in the movie Picnic, 1956 Medley version (with "The Theme From Picnic") by Nelson Riddle Orchestra, 1956
Moonglow
Am7 Cm It must have been moonglow G A9 Way up in the blue; Am Cdim It must have been moonglow G Bbm7-5 Am7 G That led me straight to you.
Am7 Cm I still hear you saying, G A9 "Dear One, hold me fast," Am Cdim And I start in praying, G Bbm7-5 Am7 G "Oh Lord, please let this last."
Bridge: G We
G+7 G/F# E7-9 E7 -- seemed to float right through the air;
A9 Am7 D9 Heavenly songs seemed to come from ev'rywhere.
Am7 Cm And now when there's moonglow G A9 Way up in the blue, Am Cdim I always re - mem - ber G Bbm7-5 Am7 G That moonglow gave me you. Coda: G Bbm7-5 Am7 Am7-5 G That moonglow gave me you.
D+
Moonlight Becomes You Words & Music by Johnny Burke & Jimmy Van Heusen Recorded by Bing Crosby, 1942 From the movie "Road to Morocco"
D Cdim Em7 A7 DM7 Fdim Em7 Moonlight becomes you, it goes with your hair;
A7
A7+5 F#m7 Bm7-5 Em7 A7 You certainly know the right thing
A-9
D Bm7 to wear.
D Cdim Em7 A7 DM7 Fdim Em7 Moonlight becomes you, I'm thrilled at the sight, A7+5F#m7 Bm7-5 Em7 A7 And I could get so ro - man - tic
D G tonight.
D
A7
A7
D+5
Bridge: (D+5) G G/F# Em C C/B You're all dressed up to go dreaming D7 D+5 G G/F# Now don't tell me I'm wrong. Em Gdim Bm Bm7/E And what a night to go dreaming; Bm7-5 E7 Em7 Mind if I tag along?
A7+5 If
A7
D Cdim Em7 A7 I say I love you,
DM7 Fdim Em7 A7 I want you to know,
A7+5 F#m7 Bm7-5 Em7 A7 It's not just because there's moonlight,
F# F#7 al - though
First Time: E7 Em7 A7 D Moonlight becomes you so.
Bm
Em7
A-9
Last Time: E7 Em7 A7 D Moonlight becomes you so.
Bm7
Gdim
D - D alt
Cdim
B7
Moonlight Cocktail Words & Music by Kim Gannon & Lucky Roberts, 1941 Recorded by Glenn Miller, 1942 (#1 for 8 weeks)
G D7 G B7 Couple of jiggers of moonlight and add a star, A7 E7 A7 E7 G/B A7 Pour in the blue of a June night and one gui - tar, D9 Am7 D7 D9 Am7 D7 Mix in a couple of dreamers, and there you are: G Em7 Am7 D7 Lovers hail the Moonlight Cocktail.
G D7 G B7 Now add a couple of flowers, a drop of dew, A7 E7 A7 E7 G/B A7 Stir for a couple of hours 'til dreams come true. D9 Am7 D7 D9 Am7 D7 Add to the number of kisses, it's up to you -Am C A9 D7 G6 Moonlight Cocktail - need a few.
Bridge: B7 F#m7 B7 Cool it in the summer breeze, F#m7 B7 Em B7 Em Serve it in the starlight underneath the trees. A7 Em7 A7 You'll discover tricks like these Em7 A7 D7 Are sure to make your Moonlight Cocktail please.
G D7 G B7 Follow the simple directions and they will bring A7 E7 A7 E7 G/B A7 Life of another complexion where you'll be king. D9 Am7 D7 D9 Am7 D7 You will awake in the morning and start to sing -Am C A9 D7 G Moonlight Cocktails are the thing.
Moonlight In Vermont Words & Music by John Blackburn & Karl Suessdorf Recorded by Margaret Whiting, 1944; also by Willie Nelson, 1978
CM7/6 CM7 Dm7 Pennies in a stream...
Fdim
CM7 Am Bb9 Falling leaves of sycamore... Bm7-5 Fm7 C Dm7 Moonlight in Vermont.
CM7/6 CM7 Dm7 Icy finger waves...
G
Fdim
CM7 Am Bb9 Ski trails on a mountain side... Bm7-5 Fm7 C Moonlight in Vermont.
Bridge: F#m7 B7 EM7 E6 Telegraph cables, they sing down the highway F#m7 B7 EM7 As they travel each bend in the road
E6
Gm7 C7 FM7 Cdim People who meet in this romantic setting Gm7 C9 F - Fdim Are so hypnotized by the love - ly...
CM7/6 CM7 Dm7 Fdim Evening summer breeze... CM7 Am7 Bb9 Warblings of the meadowlark... Bm7-5 Fm7 C C/B Moonlight in Vermont...
Am7
Am7/G
Coda: F Fm Fdim Fdim(III) C9 Am7 You and me and moonlight in Vermont.
Dm7
Fdim(III)
C
Moonlight Gambler Words & Music by Bob Hilliard & Phil Springer Recorded by Frankie Laine, 1956 (#3)
Intro: ||:
D - Bm7 | G - A7alt :||
SPOKEN: D Bm7 G A7 You can gamble for match sticks, you can gamble for gold. D Bm7 G The stakes may be heavy or small.
A7alt
D Bm7 G A7alt But if you haven't gambled for love and lost, D Bm7 G You haven't gambled at all.
A7alt
A7 D Bm7 Gm A D They call me a moonlight gambler
G
A
F Dm7 A I've gambled for love and lost G6 G7 Am7 Cm7 When I gamble for love but it isn't in the cards D B7 Em7 A Oh, what heartaches it can cost me
A7 D Bm7 Gm A D Win or lose, I'm a moonlight gambler
G
A
F Dm7 A And a winner is what I long to be Em7 A7 D DM7 D G/B A7 Bm A7 Bm Em7 So I'll gam - ble for love just as long as I live G/B A7 F#m Bm7 G A7 D Till the day Lady Luck smiles on me
D7 G G/F# Gm7 Well, you can gam - ble for match sticks Em7 A7 D Em7 A7 D You can gam - ble for gold D7 G G/F# Gm7 A7 D The stakes may be heavy or small D7 G G/F# Em7 Em6 D F#m Bm7 But if you haven't gam - bled for love and lost Edim D Bm7 Em7 D9 A7 D Then you haven't gam - bled at all D7 G G/F# Gm7 Edim A7 D F#7 Bm Edim No, if you haven't gam - bled for love in the moonlight D F#m Em7 A7 D Then you haven't gam - bled at all
Em7 A7 D DM7 D G/B A7 G/B A7 G/B Edim So I'll gam - ble for love just as long as I live G/B A6 D F#m G A7 D Till the day Lady Luck smiles on me A7 D Bm7 Gm A D G They call me the moonlight gambler
A
A7 D Bm7 Gm A D G They call me the moonlight gambler
A
*Suggested by recent visitor Ed Brown
Moonlight Gambler
Moonlight Serenade Words & Music by Mitchell Parrish & Glenn Miller Recorded by Glenn Miller, 1939 Adopted by the Glenn Miller Orchestra as their theme song
A7 E6 Gdim I stand at the gate, F#m F#m+7 Fdim B7 And the song that I sing is of moon-light; E E+7 I stand and I wait E7 E6 C#7 For the touch of your hand in the June night; E - Cdim E -F#m Cdim B7 B7+5 E The ro - ses are sigh-ing a moonlight ser - e - nade.
A7 E6 Gdim The stars are aglow, F#m F#m+7 Fdim - B7 And tonight how their light sets me dream-ing. E E+7 My love, do you know E7 E6 C#7 That your eyes are like stars brightly beaming? E Cdim E F#m Cdim B7 B7+5 E I bring you and sing you a moonlight ser - e - nade.
Bridge: AM7 Am6 Let us stray til the break of day Ebm7 G#7 Bm7 In love's valley of dreams, C#7 C#m6 Eb7 C#m6 Just you and I, a sum - mer sky, Eb7 Bm6 C#7 F#m7 A hea - ven - ly breeze kiss - ing the trees.
B7-9
B7+5
A7 E6 Gdim So don't let me wait; F#m F#m+7 Come to me tenderly
in
Fdim B7 the June night,
E E+7 I stand at the gate E7 E6 C#7 And I sing you a song in the moonlight; E Cdim E F#m Cdim B7 B7+5 E A love song, my darl-ing, a moonlight ser - e - nade.
Moonlight Serenade
Moon River Words & Music by Johnny Mercer & Henry Mancini Recorded by Henry Mancini, 1961 (#11) Oscar Winner, 1961 (From Breakfast at Tiffany's); double Grammy winner, 1961
C C/B Am Am7/G F Dm7 C Moon----- River------, wider than a mile, G F Dm7 C C/B D6 I'm crossing you in style some day;
E7
Am C7 F Bb7 Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker, Am B7 Em7 A7 G7 Wherever you're goin', I'm goin' your way. C C/B Am Am7/G F Dm7 C Two---- drift - ers, off to see the world; G F Dm7 C C/B D6 There's such a lot of world to see!
E7
Am Am7 D7 F7 C We're af - ter the same rainbow's end, F C Waitin' 'round the bend, F C Am Dm G7 C My huckleberry friend Moon River and me.
Am7
Dm7
(Instrumental break - 1st two lines of verse) Am C7 F Bb7 Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker, Am B7 Em7 A7 G7 Wherever you're goin', I'm goin' your way. C C/B Am Am7/G F Dm7 C Two---- drift- ers, off to see the world; G F Dm7 C C/B D6 There's such a lot of world to see!
E7
Am Am7 D7 F7 C We're af - ter the same rainbow's end, F C Waitin' 'round the bend, F C Am Dm G7 F My huckleberry friend Moon River and me.
Fdim
C
G
The More I See You Words & Music by Mack Gordon & Harry Warren Recorded by Nat "King" Cole, 1958
A7 Em7 A7 D A7 D The more I see you,
B7 Em7 A7sus4 A7 the more I want you;
Em7 A7 D A7 D Somehow this feel-ing
B7 Em7 A7sus4 just grows and grows.
Em7 Dm F F7 Bb With every sigh, I become more mad about you,
Gm7
A7 Dm E7/9 Em7 More lost without you, and so it goes.
A7
Em7 A7 D A7 Can you im - a - gine
D
A7sus4
B7 Em7 A7sus4 how much I love you,
Em7 A7 D A7 D A7 Am7 The more I see you as years go by?
A7
A7
D7
D7/F# G Gm D DM7 B7 I know the only one for me can only be you; E7 D Bm7 Em7 Gdim A7 D Gdim My arms won't free you, my heart won't try.
Em7
A7
(Instrumental Interlude " first half of verse)
D7/F# G Gm D DM7 I know the only one for me can only be you;
B7
E7 D Bm7 Em7 Gdim A7 D Bm7 My arms won't free you, my heart won't try.
G/B
A7
D6
Introduced in the 1945 film "Diamond Horseshoe." Previously recorded by Dick Haymes (#7) and Harry James (#12), both 1945. Also recorded by Chris Montez, 1966 (#16).
More Than You Know Words & Music by William Rose, Edward Eliscu & Vincent Youmans, 1929 Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1942 From the 1930 movie "Hit The Deck" (re-made in 1946)
More Than You Know
D7+5 G6 D7 G9 More than you know, more than you know, G7 C Fdim Am Girl of my heart, I love you so; Cdim D7 A7 D9 D7 G Em Lately I find, you're on my mind more than you know.
Am7
D7
D7+5 G6 D7 G9 Whether you're right, whether you're wrong, G7 C Fdim Am Girl of my heart, I'll string along; Cdim G E7 A9 D7 G I need you so, more than you'll ev - er know.
Am
G
Bridge: Em6 F#7 Bm Loving you the way that I do, Em F#m7 Bm There's nothing I can do about it; Gm A7 D Bm7 Loving may be all you can give, E7 Em7 A7 D7 But Honey I can't live with - out it.
Fdim
D
D7+5 G6 D7 G9 Oh how I'd cry, oh how I'd cry G7 C Fdim Am If you got tired, and said good-bye; Cdim G E7 A9 D9 G Em More than I'd show, more than you'd ev - er know.
Coda: Cdim G More than I'd show, E7 A9 D9 G Em More than you'd ev - er know.
Am7
Cm7
G6
Bm7-5
E7
More (Theme from "Mondo Cane") Words & Music by Norman Newell & Riz Ortolani Recorded by Kai Winding, 1963 (#8)
G Em7 Am7 D9 More than the greatest love the world has known, G6 Em7 Am7 D9 This is the love I give to you alone.
G Em7 Am7 D9 More than the simple words I try to say, GM7 Em7 Am7 F#m7 I only live to love you more each day.
B7
Em B+ More than you'll ever know Em7 Em6 My arms long to hold you so, Am7 A7 My life will be in your keeping Am7 Am+7 D9 D7 Waking, sleeping, laughing, weeping.
GM7 Em7 Am7 D9 Longer than always is a long, long time, GM7 Em7 Am7 F#m7 But far beyond forever, you'll be mine.
Em B+ Em7 I know I've never lived before, Em6 Am And my heart is very sure Am7 D7 G No one else could love you more.
Last time: Am7 Fdim Fdim(III) No one else could love you
G more.
B7
Mornin' Words & Music by David Foster, Jay Graydon & Al Jarreau Recorded by Al Jarreau, 1983
Intro: DM7 DM7 DM7 Gdim
D D D Bb9
D9 D9 D9 A7
D D D DM7
DM7 G6/9 DM7 G6/9 DM7 G6/9
CM7
DM7 D D9 D DM7 G6/9 Mornin' Mister Ra - di - o,
CM7/6
DM7 D D9 D DM7 G6/9 mornin' little chee - ri - os,
DM7 D D9 D DM7 G6/9 Mornin' Sister Or - i - ole -DM7 D D9 D DM7 CM7 Did I tell you ev' - ry - thing is fine CM7/6 DM7 In my mind?
D
D9
D
||: C
C9
C
CM7
CM7/6 :||
DM7 G6/9
DM7 D D9 D DM7 G6/9 DM7 D D9 D DM7 G6/9 Mornin' Mister shoe-shine man, shine'em bright in white and tan, DM7 D D9 D DM7 G6/9 Baby said she loves me and DM7 D D9 D DM7 CM7 Need I tell you ev' - ry - thing is fine CM7/6 DM7 In my mind?
D
D9
D
||: C
C9
C
CM7
CM7/6 :||
DM7 G6/9
Refrain: DM7 F#m Bm Bm7/E 'Scuse me if I
CM7 sing,
C9 C CM7 CM7/6 DM7 My heart has found it's wings, DM7 F#m Bm Bm7/E Search - in' high and
CM7 CM7 CM7/6 CM7 CM7/6 A7sus4 low and now at last I know.
A7
Repeat Intro: DM7 D D9 D DM7 G6/9 Mornin' Mister Gol - den Gate DM7 D D9 D DM7 G6/9 I can't wait to set it straight
DM7 D D9 D DM7 G6/9 I should walk but I can't wait
DM7 D D9 D DM7 CM7 I was sha - kin' but now I am makin' it fine CM7/6 DM7 Here in my mind?
D
D9
D
||: C
C9
C
CM7
CM7/6 :||
DM7 G6/9
Bridge: DM7 Em7 A7 GM7 G/B A7 Em7 F#m7 B7 My heart will soar with love that's rare and real, Cdim Em Cdim B7 Em A A7 D9 My smil - ing face will feel ev'- -ry cloud. D DM7 D6 G5 A7sus4 G/B Edim G6 A7 DM7 And high - er still be - yond the blue un - til, D DM7 D6 C9 I know I can, like
A7 an - y man
Bb
Gm7
Am7
DM7alt 000225 Reach out my hand and touch the face of God.
(Instrumental Interlude: 1 verse)
Refrain: DM7 F#m Bm Bm7/E 'Scuse me if I
CM7 sing,
C9 C CM7 CM7/6 DM7 My heart has found it's wings, DM7 F#m Bm Bm7/E Search - in' high and
CM7 CM7 CM7/6 CM7 CM7/6 A7sus4 low and now at last I know.
DM7 D D9 D DM7 G6/9 Mornin' Mister Ra - di - o,
DM7 D D9 D DM7 G6/9 mornin' little chee - ri - os,
DM7 D D9 D DM7 G6/9 Mornin' Sister Or - i - ole -DM7 D D9 D DM7 CM7 Did I tell you ev' - ry - thing is fine CM7/6 DM7 In my mind?
D
Instrumental Coda:
D9
D
DM7 G6/9
Repeat Intro
A7
CM7/6
CM7
It's probably a little on the "nervy" side to post this chart, since it comes awfully close to violating one of my own principle rules: I can play it, but only with great difficulty. The bridge, in particular, is rocky, but if you can get closer, by all means let me know.
Mornin'
The Morning After Words & Music by All Kasha & Joel Hirshhorn Recorded by Maureen McGovern, 1973 (#1) From the movie "The Poseidon Adventure"
A E There's got to be a morning after F#m C#7 If we can hold on through the night; E F#m We have a chance to find the sunshine -D G E Let's keep on lookin' for the light.
A E Oh, can't you see the morning after? F#m C#7 It's waiting right outside the storm. E F#m Why don't we cross the bridge together D G E And find a place that's safe and warm?
Bridge: C G It's not too late, we should be giving -C Dm7 G Only with love can we climb. E B7 It's not too late, not while we're living -E F#7 Let's put our hands out in time.
B F#7 There's got to be a morning after; F#m7 Eb7 We're moving closer to the shore. F# G#m I know we'll be there by tomorrow, E And we'll escape the darkness -F# B We won't be searchin' any more.
Coda:
||:
B F# E F#7 There's got to be a morning af - ter
This chart is a variation be frequent visitor Julio the original than mine -e-mail Julio and he'll be
:||
(and not necessarily a good one) from one sent to my A. from Sao Paulo, Brazil. His is probably truer to but I can't play it. If you'd like to see his, happy to send it along.
The Morning After
Mr. Blue Words & Music by DeWayne Blackwell Recorded by The Fleetwoods, 1959 (#1
D Em7 A7 Gm7 D D9 Bm7 Gm7 A7 Em7 A7 D Our guardian star lost all his glow the day that I lost you; D Em7 A7 Gm7 D D9 Bm7 Gm7 He lost all his glitter the day you said "No" A7 Em7 A7 D and his silver turned to blue. D6 Gm7 D G D A7 Em7 A7 Like him, I am doubtful that your love is true; D G D A7 G/B Gm7 A Em7 A7 D Dalt G D A7 But if you decide to call on me, ask for Mis - ter Blue.
D F#m G I'm Mr. Blue
A7 Bm7 F#m when you say you love me
G
A7 F#m Bm7 Em7 Then prove it by goin' out on the sly A7 F#m7 Fm7 Provin' your love isn't true A7 D Em7 Call me Mr. Blue
D F#m G I'm Mr. Blue
Em7
A7
A7 Bm7 F#m when you say you're sorry,
G
A7 F#m Bm7 Em7 Then turn around, headin' for the lights of town A7 F#m7 Fm7 Hurtin' me through and through --
Em7
A7 D Call me Mr. Blue. Bridge: A7 Gdim A6 Dalt Gdim D I stay at home at night (I stay at home) A7 Gdim A6 Dalt Gdim Right by the phone at night (right by the phone) Bm7 F#m7 Bm7-5 E7 A7 A7 G D9 A7 But you won't call and I won't hurt my pride (call me mis - ter)
D F#m G I won't tell you
A7 Bm7 while you paint the town
A7 F#m Bm7 A bright red to turn it upside down A7 F#m7 Fm7 I'm paintin' it too --
Em7
F#m
G
Em7
A7 D Em7 but I'm paintin' it blue
A7
A7 A7/6 G Em7 D F#m7 Fm7 Em7 A7 A7/6 G Em7 D F#m7 Fm7 Em7 Call me Mis-ter Blue, call me Mis-ter Blue, A7 A7/6 G Em7 D Call me Mis-ter Blue.
*Thanks to recent visitor Bronson Eden for the suggestion. That suggestion prompted me to look a little deeper into this song that I ordinarily might have -- and in fact, I almost passed on it for being little more than an early-rock-era four-chorder. But as I actually listened to it, I recognized the existance of an intro verse, as many tunes from the 30s and 40s had, and which many songs of the 50s-60s eliminated. And the somewhat simple elegance of The Fleetwoods' harmony (indeed, some would even call it almost simplistic) created enough interest to take the song to Number One, so I concluded that it deserved inclusion.
Mr. Blue
Mr. Lucky Words & Music by Jay Livingston, Ray Evans & Henry Mancini Recorded by Henry Mancini, 1959
A9 Asus4 E7 E7/9 E7 Em7 A9+5 They call us luck - y, you and I, FM7 Dm7 G7 CM7 CM7/6 Luck - y girl, luck - y guy. CM7 CM7/6 Bm7 Bm7/E E7/9 E7 C#m7-5 When you take my hand or touch my cheek,
F#7
F#m7 Dm7 Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 Em7 I know I'm on a life - time luck - y streak. A9 Asus4 E7 E7/9 E7 Em7 A9+5 A luck - y rain - bow lights the sky FM7 Dm7 G7 CM7 CM7/6 When we kiss, when we sigh.
First time: C7 FM7 Bm7-5 Dm6 Fdim C#m7-5 They say I'm luck - y, mis - ter luck - y guy, Bmsus4 Bm7/E Bm7-5 E7 A7/9 And you're the rea - son why.
F#7
A7
Last time: C7 FM7 Bm7-5 Dm6 Fdim C#m7-5 They say you're luck - y, mis - ter luck - y guy,
F#7
Bmsus4 Bm7/E Fdim E7 A6 But dar - ling, so am I.
*Like most odd-ball chords I use in my charts, the longer the name, the simpler the chord often is. The Bmsus4 you see in the endings is played as 003320
Mr. Sandman Words & Music by Pat Ballard Recorded by The Chordettes, 1954 (#1)
G7 CM7 CM7/6 B7 Mr. Sandman, bring me a dream; E7 A7+5 A7 Make him the cutest that I've ever seen. D7 G7 Give him two lips like roses in clover, C
C/B Am7 Am7/G Fdim(III) And tell him that his lonesome nights are over.
CM7 Sandman,
G
CM7/6 B7 I'm so alone,
E7 A7+5 A7 Don't have nobody to call my own; Dm Dm7 Fdim(I) Please turn on your magic beam; C C/B D9 G7 C Mr. Sandman, bring me a dream.
Instrumental Interlude: ||:
C
C/B
Am7
Am7/G
Fdim(III)
G
:||
CM7 CM7/6 B7 Mr. Sandman (male voice: "Yesss?") bring me a dream E7 A7+5 A7 Give him a pair of eyes with a "come-hither" gleam D7 G7 Give him a lonely heart like Pagliacci C C/B Am7 Am7/G And lots of wavy hair like
Fdim(III) G Li - ber - a - ce
CM7 CM7/6 B7 Mr Sandman, someone to hold E7 A7+5 A7 Would be so peachy before I'm too old; Dm Dm7 Fdim(I) So please turn on your magic beam, C C/B Am7 Am7/G C E7 A7+5 Mr. Sandman bring me, please, please, please, C C/B D9 G7 C Mr. Sandman, bring me a dream.
Mr. Wonderful Words & Music by Jerry Bock, Larry Holofeener & George David Weiss Recorded by Peggy Lee, 1956
G D7/9 G G/F# Why this feeling? Em7 Cdim Why the
Em7 Am7 Em7 C C/B Why this glow?
Am7
G5 G/B Edim Am Am7 D9 Am7 thrill when you say Hel - lo?
Edim C C/B Edim D7/9 C It's a strange and tender magic you do --
D7
Edim C C/B Mister Wonderful,
Am7
G D7/9 G G/F# Why this trembling
Bm7-5 D9 Am7 that's you.
Em7 Cdim G5 G/B Why this joy
C/B
D7
Em7 Am7 Em7 C C/B when you speak?
Am7
Edim Am Am7 D9 Am7 when you touch my cheek?
D7
Edim C C/B Edim D7/9 C C/B I must tell you what my heart knows is true, Edim C C/B Mister Wonderful,
Am7
E
D9 G Am7 that's you.
E
G
Bridge: G Am7 Em G7 F C G7 C And why this longing to know your charms, C/B A7 Em7 A7 Edim D7 To spend forever here in your arms?
G D7/9 G G/F Oh there's much more Em7 Cdim G5 G/B But the words
Em7 Am7 Em7 C I could say,
C/B
Edim Am Am7 D9 Am7 keep slip - ping a - way
Edim C C/B Edim D7/9 C C/B And I'm left with only one point of view -Edim C C/B Mister Wonderful,
Am7 D9 G that's you
Am7
G
G G/F# Em7 D7/9 Cdim E7 One more thing, then I'm through -Cdim C C/B Am7 Mister Wonderful,
Edim G G/F# Mister Wonderful,
Edim A9 A7/9 Am7 Cdim C C/B Cm7 Am7 Mister Wonderful, I love you!
E7/9
G
Am7
D7
E
Music, Maestro, Please Words & Music by Herb Magidson & Allie Wrubel Recorded by Frankie Laine, 1961
A7 D D6 To - night E7 G Tonight,
Edim F#7 B7 Gdim B7 I mustn't think of her -- music, maestro, please. G/B A7+5 tonight I must forget
D9 D A7 A7/9 Those precious little hours --
G
G9 G D9 A7+5 no hearts and flow - ers.
A7 D D6 Edim F#7 B7 Gdim B7 Just play your lilting melodies -- ragtime, jazztime, swing, Cdim B7 E7 G Any old thing
G/B A7+5 to help me ease the pain
A7 D D6 G Gm D That sol - i - tude can bring.
Bridge: D7 D+5 D7/9 G Em Fdim Am Am7 D7 D+5 G G/F# She used to like waltzes, so please, don't play a waltz.
E7
Bm7-5 E7 A F#m D9 E7 Em7 Em7/9 A7+5 She danced de - vine - ly, and I loved her so...there I go.
A7 D D6 To - night
Edim F#7 B7 Gdim B7 I mustn't think of her -- no more mem - o - ries.
G Gm Gdim D D+5 B7 So play -- tonight I must for - get. Em7 A7 A7+5 D9 - D Music, maes - tro, please.
D6
Suggested by recent visitor Gary Cummings. When it was suggested, I had reservations, but did what I always try to do: at least give the song a listen. I was skeptical because Laine, by my recollection, was mainly remembered as a "big voice" singer -- and there weren't all that many of his songs that I cared much for. But I have to confess, I was genuinely (and pleasantly) surprised to hear this one.
Music! Music! Music! (Put Another Nickel In) Words & Music by Stephen Weiss & Bernie Baum Recorded by Teresa Brewer with the Dixieland All Stars, 1950 (#1)
C Cdim Dm7 C Put another nickel in C G Cdim C In the nick - el - o - de - on G Cdim Edim G All I want is lov - in' you C F C And music! music! music!
G
C Cdim Dm7 C I'd do an y - thing for you C G Cdim C An - y - thing you'd want me to G Cdim Edim G All I want is kiss - in' you C F C C7 And music! music! music!
Bridge: Dm7 G Clo - ser,
Fdim C C/B my dear, come clo - ser
Am7/G G Cdim Dm7 G7 The nic - est part of any mel - o - dy
Am7
C Cdim Dm7 G Is when you're danc - ing close to me
C Cdim Dm7 C So, put another nickel in C G Cdim C In the nick - el - o - de - on G Cdim Edim G All I want is lov - in' you C F C And music! music! music!
Music To Watch Girls By Words & Music by Sid Ramin & Tony Velona, 1966 Recorded by Andy Williams, 1967 (#34)*
Em9 Em9+7 022002 021002 The boys watch the girls Em7/9 Em6/9 F#7 020002 042002 While the girls watch the boys who watch the girls go by; Am Am+7 Am7 Eye to eye,
Am6 F#7 B7 they solemnly convene to make the scene --
Em9 Em9+7 Which is the name of the game, Em7/9 Em6/9 F#7 Watch a guy watch a dame on any street in town, Am Am+7 Am7 Am6 F#7 B7 Up and down and over and across, romance is boss.
Bridge:
E7 Am D G Guys talk "girl talk", it happens everywhere; B7 Em F#7 B7 Eyes watch girls walk with tender lovin' care.
Em9 Em9+7 It's keepin' track of the fact Em7/9 Em6/9 F#7 Watching them watching back that makes the world go 'round. Am Am+7 Am7 Am6 F#7 B7 "What's that sound?" Each time you hear a loud collective sigh Em Am Em They're making music to watch girls by.
Repeat Bridge:
Repeat Final Verse:
The instrumental version by The Bob Crewe Generation reached number 15 the same year, and is probably more widely remembered. Music To Watch Girls By
Muskrat Ramble Words & Music by Ray Gilbert & Edward "Kid" Ory (1926) Recorded by The McGuire Sisters, 1954 (#10)
G Em D D9 D D7 Shufflin', shufflin', shuf - fl - in' down D D9 D D7 D7/9 D7 G G6 G5 D Ram - bl - in', scram - bl - in,' head - in' for town G Em Bm Hustlin', bustlin', buzzin' around F#7 Bm D7 Happily awaitin, at the sta - tion
G Em D D9 D D7 Look at that train number sev - en - oh - nine D D7 G It's a huffin' and a puffin' and comin' on time E E7 Am A7 Who do you think is about to arrive? G E7 Am7 Cdim G It's the band they call the Dix - ie - land Five
D7 Am7 D7 D7 Am7 D7 Da - da - da - da - dum, da - da - da - da - dum D7 Am7 Cm7-5 D7 Da - da - da - da da dum
D Am7 Cdim C Bm7-5 D9 Cdim G9 G They're gon - na play that musk - rat ram - ble tune G Am7 G Cdim D7 Gdim Cdim G6 G5 You nev - er heard it played, join in the big pa - rade D Am7 Bm7-5 C Bm7-5 D9 Cdim G9 G Al - to - geth - er now one and two join that hap - py throng G Am7 Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 Am7 Gdim Feel the beat of that ramblin', scramblin' muskrat song G Am7 D7 G Come on and ramble a - long.
My Baby Just Cares For Me Words & Music by Gus Kahn & Walter Donaldson Recorded by Vic Damone, 1963
G D9 Am7 D9 Am7 G6 My ba - by don't care for shows, G D9 Am7 D9 Am7 G6 My ba - by don't care for clothes, G D9 Am7 D9 Bm7 Edim Am My ba - by just cares for me; Am Am+7 B7 E6 E Esus4 E7 My ba - by don't care for furs and la - ces; A7 E7 A A7 D Am7 D6 D7 My ba - by don't care for high - toned pla - ces. G D9 Am7 D9 Am7 G6 My ba - by don't care for rings G D9 Am7 D9 Am7 G6 Or oth - er ex - pen - sive things, G D9 Am7 D9 E7 Am She's sen - si - ble as can be. F#7 Edim F#7 Edim Bm7-5 E7 My ba - by don't care who knows it, Am7 A7 D7 G My ba - by just cares for me.
My Blue Heaven Words & Music by George Whiting & Walter Donaldson Recorded by Fats Domino, 1957 (#19) Previously recorded by Jimmy Lunceford, 1935
E7 F#m E7 A6 G#7 When whippoorwills call
A6
Bm7-5 Cdim A AM7 and eve - ning is nigh,
A6 A Bm7-5 E7/6 A9 A I hurry to my Blue Hea - ven. E7 F#m E7 A6 G#7 A turn to the right,
A6
Edim
E7
Bm7-5 Cdim A AM7 a lit - tle white light,
A6 A Bm7-5 E7/6 A9 A Will lead me to my Blue Hea - ven.
F#7
D9
F#7
A
AM7 A7 D DM7 D6 F#7 Bm Bm7/E I'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room, Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 E7 A Edim A lit - tle nest that nes - tles where the ro - ses bloom; E7 F#m E7 A6 G#7 Just Molly and me, A6 A We're happy in
A6
Bm7-5 Cdim A AM7 and ba - by makes three,
Bm7-5 E7/6 A9 A my Blue Hea - ven.
D9
A
F#7
E7
My Buddy Words & Music by Gus Kahn & Walter Donaldson Recorded by Mel Torme, 1949
Intro Verse: G Am7 G/B C C/B Am7 G Life is a book that we study, Em Am Am7 Am Em Some of its leaves bring a sigh. C C/B Am A9 A7sus4 There it was written, my Bud -
Am7 dy,
A9 Em7 Gdim A7 D7 D+5 That we must part you and I.
G Fdim Am7 D Nights are long since you went away, G Edim Am7 D9 I think about you all thru the day, G E7 C A7 D9 My Buddy, my Buddy, no Buddy quite so true.
G Fdim Am7 D Miss your voice, the touch of your hand, G Edim Am7 D9 Just long to know that you understand, G E7 C D9 G My Buddy, my Buddy, Your Buddy misses you.
Bridge: G Am7 G/B C C/B Am7 G Bud - dies thru all of the gay days, Em Am Am7 Am Em Buddies when something went wrong, C C/B Am A9 A7sus4 Am7 I wait alone thru the gray days. A9 Em7 Gdim A7 D7 D+5 Missing your smile and your song.
G Fdim Am7 D Nights are long since you went away, G Edim Am7 D9 I think about you all thru the day, G E7 C A7 D9 My Buddy, my Buddy, no Buddy quite so true.
G Fdim Am7 D Miss your voice, the touch of your hand, G Edim Am7 D9 Just long to know that you understand, G E7 C D9 G My Buddy, my Buddy, Your Buddy misses you.
My Buddy
My Coloring Book Words & Music by Fred Ebb & John Kander Recorded by Kitty Kallen, 1962 (#18)
Intro: E C#m7 F#m7 B7 For those who fancy coloring books (and lots of people do), A9 B7 A Here's a new one for you.
AM7
E
E C#m7 F#m7 B7 A most unusual coloring book, the kind you never see; F#m7 B7 F#m7 B7 E Crayons ready? Very well...begin to color me.
Melody: E A E B7 E These are the eyes that watched him as he walked away; B7 E Color them gray.
F#m
G#m
F#m
E+7
E7
E A E B7 E This is the heart that thought he would always be true; B7 E Color it blue.
F#m
E+7
E7
Bridge 1: Bm7-5 A AM7 A6 These are the arms that held him and touched him AM7 A AM7 Then lost him somehow
A6
A G#m7 C#9 color them empty now.
C7 A E B7 E This is the dress I wore til she came between B7 E Color it green.
F#m
E7
F#m7
E+7
F#m7
F#m7
Bridge 2: Bm7-5 A AM7 A6 AM7 This is the room I sleep in and walk in and weep in, A AM7 A6 AM7 A And hide in that nobody sees . . .
G#m C#9 color it lonely please.
C7 A E B7 E E+7 This is the man, the one I depended upon -B7 E Color him . . . gone.
F#m
G#m
F#m
F#m7
E
Thanks and a grateful tip of the proverbial hat to Ronald Hontz for spotting and allowing me to fix a lyric blunder on the intro verse of this song.
My Coloring Book
My Dreams Are Getting Better All The Time Words & Music by Manny Curtis & Vic Mizzy Recorded by Les Brown Orchestra, Doris Day Vocal, 1945 (#1) Introduced by Marion Hutton in the film "In Society"
A D D9alt D D9 Well, what do you know, A7 D9 D6/9 D DM7 D7 G G/B He smiled at me in my dreams last night A7 G Gdim D My dreams are getting better all the time. A D D9alt D D9 And, what do you know, A7 D9 D6/9 D DM7 D7 G G/B He smiled at me in a dif'rent light A7 G A7 D Gdim My dreams are getting better all the time.
D
D7
Bridge: G6 G/B To think that we were strangers D6 B7 A couple of nights ago; E7 D9 And though it's a dream, A7 E7 A A9 A Asus4 A7 I never dreamed he'd ev - er say hel - lo.
A D D9alt D D9 A7 D9 D6/9 D Oh, may - be to - night I'll hold him tight DM7 D7 G G/B When the moonbeams shine A7 G A7 D My dreams are getting better all the time.
If ever this was proof that a song had the capacity to crawl in your head a stay there -- invited or not -- I would nominate this one. Though it did reach number one in 1945, it's rarely heard these days, in any form -- even on the oldies radio stations. I stumbled across it while looking for other songs, and happened to have it playing while I continued my search. I'll be doggoned if the melody didn't set up residence in my head.
My Foolish Heart Words & Music by Ned Washington & Victor Young Recorded by Mel Torme, 1985
A F#m The night is like a lovely tune -D9 E7 Beware my foolish heart! AM7 F#m How white the ever constant moon -D9 E7 Take care, my foolish heart! D9 A C#m7-5 F#m Gdim There's a line between love and fascination, D DM7 D6 Fdim That's hard to see on an evening such as this; F#m C#7 F#m7 For they both hold the very same sensation. Fdim D9 Bm7-5 E7 When you're lost in the magic of a kiss.
A F#m Her lips are much too close to mine -D9 E7 Beware my foolish heart! AM7 F#m And should our eager lips combine, D9 A7/6 Then let the fire start. Fdim F#m C#7 F#m7 Dm6 For this time it isn't fascination, A AM7 C#m7-5 F#7 Or a dream that will fade and fall apart. D B7 D9 Bm7-5 E7 A AM7/6 It's love this time, it's love, my fool - ish heart!
My Funny Valentine Words & Music by Lorenz Hart & Richard Rodgers, 1937 Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1960
Am Am+7 Am7 Am6 My funny valentine, sweet, comic valentine F Dm7 Dm6 E7 You make me smile with my heart.
Dm
E7
Am E7 Am7 Am6 Your looks are laughable, unphotographable, F Dm7 Fm G7 Yet you're my favorite work of art.
Bridge: C G7 C Is your figure less than Greek? Dm7 G7 C Dm7 C Is your mouth a little weak? Dm7 G7 CM7 When you open
E7+ E7 Am FM7 it to speak, are you smart?
F7
E7 Am Am+7 But don't change a hair for me, Am7 Am6 Not if you care for me F Bm7-5 E7 Am Stay, little val - en - tine, stay! F FM7 Dm7 G7 C Each day is val - en - tine's day.
C7
F7
E7
Bridge: E7 Am Am+7 But don't change a hair for me, Am7 Am6 Not if you care for me F Bm7-5 E7 Am C7 Stay, little val - en - tine, stay! F FM7 Dm7 G7 C Fdim Each day is val - en - tine's day.
CM7
My Happiness Words & Music by Betty Peterson & Borney Bergantine, 1933 Recorded by Connie Francis, 1958 (#2)
D D7 G G/F# Evening shadows make me blue
G/E
G/B A7 D D6 When each weary day is through; D Cdim Em7 A7 G/B A7 A7+5 D How I long to be with you, my hap - pi - ness.
A7+5 G G/F# Every day I rem - I - nisce,
Cdim
A7
G/E
G/B A7 D D6 Dreaming of your tender kiss, D Cdim Em7 A7 G/B A7 A7+5 D G Always thinking how I miss my hap - pi - ness.
D
DM7
D7
Bridge: G G/F# Em7 A million years, it seems, D Fdim D Have gone by since we shared our dreams; E E7 But I'll hold you again, G G/F# G/B A7 There'll be no blue mem - o - ries then.
A7-5 G G/ G/E Whether skies are gray or blue, G/B A7 D D6 Any place on earth will do, D Cdim Em7 A7 G/B A7 A7+5 D G Just as long as I'm with you, my hap - pi - ness.
Gdim
D
It took me years to find out that a huge number of Connie Francis' hits from this era were re-makes of songs first released a generation or more earlier. I'm told this was because she was heavily influenced by her father to record songs that had "made it" before.
My Heart Belongs to Daddy Words & Music by Cole Porter Recorded by Julie London, 1961
Am E7 E7+5 Am E7 E7+5 Am While tear - ing off a game of golf, Am Am+7 Dm I may make a play for the caddy. E7 Fdim E7 Bm7-5 But when I do, I don't follow through, E7 Dm6 Am 'Cause my heart belongs to daddy.
Am E7 E7+5 Am E7 E7+5 Am If I in - vite a boy some night Am Am+7 Dm To dine on my fine finnan haddie. E7 Fdim E7 Bm7-5 I just adore his asking for more E7 Dm6 Am 'Cause my heart belongs to daddy.
E7 Am E7 Am Yes, my heart belongs to daddy, Am Am7 E7 Yes, I simply couldn't be bad! Fdim E7 Bm7-5 E7 Yes, my heart belongs to daddy, Fdim E7 A Da-da-da, da-da-da, da-da-dad! E7 A D9 A So I want to warn you, laddy, E7 A A7 D9 Though I know you're perfectly swell, Dm Dm6 A That my heart belongs to daddy E7 Am 'Cause my daddy he treats me so well!
Am E7 E7+5 Am E7 E7+5 Am Saint Pat - rick's Day, although I may Am Am+7 Dm Be seen wearing green with a paddy, E7 Fdim E7 Bm7-5 I'm always sharp when playing the harp, E7 Dm6 Am 'Cause my heart belongs to daddy.
Am E7 E7+5 Am E7 E7+5 Am Though other dames at football games Am Am+7 Dm May long for a strong un - der - grad - dy. E7 Fdim E7 Bm7-5 I never dream of making the team, E7 Dm6 Am 'Cause my heart belongs to daddy. E7 Am E7 Am Yes, my heart belongs to daddy, Am Am7 E7 So I simply couldn't be bad! Fdim E7 Bm7-5 E7 Yes, my heart belongs to daddy, Fdim E7 A Da-da-da, da-da-da, da-da-dad! E7 A D9 A So, I want to warn you, laddie, E7 A A7 D9 Though I simply hate to be frank, Dm Dm6 A That I can't be mean to daddy, E7 Am 'Cause my da-da-daddy might spank!
If you're familiar with London's version of this one, you already know that she doesn't sing the second verse -- she sings the first verse twice. That may be true to the recording, but it's a disservice to Porter's lyric, so I've taken the liberty of including his. Speaking of Porter's lyric, few people took the degree of poetic licence that he did in constructing his lyrics. "Finnan Haddie" is smoked Haddock, and I believe it is a valid enough term, but it's a reference I doubt many lyricists would attempt to rhyme with "laddie" or "daddy" -- and one I doubt most readers and/or listeners would even recognize.
My Heart Belongs to Daddy
My Heart Cries for You Words & Music by Carl Sigman & Percy Faith Recorded by Guy Mitchell*, 1951 (#2
My Heart Cries for You
G Em7 Am7 D7 If you're in Arizona, I'll fol - low you; Am7 D7 G Gdim G If you're in Minnesota, I'll be there, too. D7 G G7 CM7 Am You'll have a million chances to start anew, Edim G Am7 D7 G D7 Because my love is end - less for you.
Refrain: G E7 Am7/9 D7 Am7/9 D7 G9 G My heart cries for you, sighs for you, dies for you; G E7 Am7/9 D7 Am7/9 D7 Cdim G D7 And my arms long for you -- please come back to me.
G Em7 Am7 D7 An unimportant quarrel was what we had; Am7 D7 G Gdim G We have to learn to live with the good and bad. D7 G G7 CM7 Am Together we were happy, apart we're sad -Edim G Am7 D7 G This loneliness is dri - ving me mad.
D7
Repeat Refrain: Am7/9 D7 Cdim G Please come back to me
E7
Am7/9 D7 Cdim Am7 Cdim D7 Cdim G Please come back, come back, come back to me.
*In the pre-rock era, if a song became a hit, it spawned "me-too" versions aiming to capitalize on the original's success -- and this song is one of the best examples you can imagine. Mitchell's version out-scored renditions by Dinah Shore (#3), Vic Damone (#4), Jimmy Wakely (12), Bill Farrell (#18), Al Morgan (#24), Evelyn Knight & Red Foley (#28), and Victor Young (#29) -- all within six months of each other. But this one wasn't through yet. Ray Charles re-discovered it in 1964 (#38) and Connie Francis covered it yet again three years later (#118).
My Heart Belongs To Me Words & Music by Alan Gordon & Charlie Calello Recorded by Barbra Streisand, 1977 (#4)
Em A9 Am I got the feelin' the feelin's gone B7 Em D9 My heart has gone to sleep.
Em
Em A9 Am B7 Em D9 One of these mornin's I'll be gone -- my heart belongs to me.
Em
Em A9 Am Can we believe in fairytales? B7 Em D9 Can love survive when all else fails?
Em
Em A9 Am B7 Em Can't hide the feelin' the feelin's gone -- my heart belongs to me.
Bridge 1: B7 Em7/9 Am7 But now my love, hey didn't I love you? D B7 G B7 But we knew what had to be. Em7/9 Somehow my love,
Am7 I'll always love you,
D9 B7 Em But my heart belongs to me.
Em A9 Am Put out the light and close your eyes; B7 D9 Em Come lie beside me -- don't ask why.
D9
Em
Em A9 Am B7 Em Can't hide the feelin' the feelin's gone -- my heart belongs to me.
Bridge 2: B7 Em7/9 Am7 But now my love, hey didn't I love you? C GM7 G6 Didn't I love you, didn't I love you, baby?
B7
Em7/9 Am7 Don't cry my love -- I'll always love you, D9 B7 Em But my heart belongs to me.
Em A9 Am B7 D9 B7 Em I got the feelin' the feelin's gone -- my heart belongs to me.
My Heart Belongs To Me
My Heart Stood Still Words & Music by Lorenz Hart & Richard Rodgers Recorded by Artie Shaw, 1938 From "A Connecticut Yankeee"
D D9 D G GM7 G6 I took one look at you, D D9 D G GM7 G6 That's all I meant to do, Dalt G D G/B A7/9 D Bm7 And then my heart stood still!
D D9 D G GM7 G6 My feet could step and walk, D D9 D G GM7 G6 My lips could move and talk, Dalt G D G/B A7/9 D And yet my heart stood still!
Dm D9 Dm Though not a single word was spoken, Gm Fdim A7 I could tell you knew -Dm D9 Dm That unfelt clasp of hands A7+5 A7 Told me so well you knew.
D D9 D G GM7 G6 I nev - er lived at all D D9 D G GM7 G6 Un - til the thrill of that Dalt G D Em7 G/B A7/9 D Mo - ment when my heart stood still.
Bb9
A7
My Ideal Words by Leo Robin, Music by Richard Whiting & Newell Chase Recorded by Jimmy Dorsey, vocal by Bob Eberle, 1944 (#5)*
D6 B9 Em Edim Will I ever find the girl on my mind, C7 B7 E9 The one who is my ideal? A7/6 Em7 A7/6 F# Maybe she's a dream, and yet she might be
F#7
Bm7 Fdim Bb9 A7 Just around the corner waiting for me. D6 B9 Em Edim C7 B7 E9 Will I recognize the light in her eyes that no other eyes reveal, Em7 Gdim D C#7 B7 Or will I pass her by and never even know E7 A7/6 D6 That she is my i - deal?
Fdim
A7
A7+5
Instrumental Interlude: Half of Verse
|
D6
|
B9
|
Em
|
Edim
|
|
Bm7
|
Fdim
|
Bb9
|
A7
|
C7
|
B7
|
E9
|
D6 B9 Em Edim C7 B7 E9 Will I recognize the light in her eyes that no other eyes reveal, Em7 Gdim D C#7 B7 Or will I pass her by and never even know E7 A7/6 That she is my i -
| D6 | Fdim | A7 deal?
Bm7-5
E7 A7/6
D6
A7+5 | D6
*Richard Whiting co-wrote this song in 1930. In 1937, Whiting teamed with Johnny Mercer to write "Hooray For Hollywood," "Too Marvelous For Words," and other hits -- all in the final year of Whiting's life. Years later, in 1943, when Mercer became a founder of Capital Records, one of the first artists he signed was Whiting's daughter, Margaret; he had her record this song, which became the first Capitol hit, and set the stage for Margaret to become a star in her own right.
My Kind Of Girl Words & Music by Leslie Bricusse Recorded by Matt Munro, 1961
A7 D D6 She walks,
DM7
D7
D6
D+5 A7 D like an angel walks,
D+5 D D6 She talks
DM7
D7
D6
D+5 Bm7 Em7 A7 like an angel talks!
A7 D DM7 And her hair
D7
D7/F# G G/F# has a kind of curl --
A7 Em7 A7 Em7/9 A7 D D6 To my mind, she's my kind of girl!
DM7
D6 DM7 D7
G/B
Em7
D7
D6
A7
Em7
Em6
D6
D+5
A7 D D6 She's wise,
DM7
D7
D6
D+5 A7 D D6 DM7 D7 like an angel's wise,
D6
D+5 D D6 With eyes
DM7
D7
D6
D+5
A7
A7 D DM7 And a smile
D7
Bm7 Em7 A7 like an angel's eyes,
D7/F# G G/F# like a kind of pearl --
A7 Em7 A7 Em7/9 A7 D To my mind, she's my kind of girl!
D6
Bridge: G G/F# Pretty little face,
Em7
Edim D A7 Fdim D7 That face just knocks me off of my feet! C#7 Fdim(III) Pretty little feet --
C#7
Fdim(II)A7 Cdim A7 She's really sweet enough to eat!
DM7
Em7
D7
G/B
Em6
D6
D+5
Em7
A7 D D6 She looks,
DM7
D7
D6
D+5 A7 D D6 DM7 D7 like an angel looks,
D+5 D D6 She cooks
DM7
D7
D6
D+5
A7 D DM7 And my mind's
D7
Bm7 Em7 A7 like an angel cooks,
D7/F# G G/F# in a kind of whirl --
A7 Em7 A7 Em7/9 A7 F#7 To my mind, she's my kind of girl!
Em7
G/B
D6
A7
Em7
Em6
B7
Repeat Bridge
Repeat Third Verse
Cdim G G/F# And my heart's
Em7
Edim D kind of full of joy
Cdim Em7 A7 Em7 A7 A7+5 D6 D7 Because she told me I'm her kind of boy!
D+5
G
B7
Gm7
D6
*Requested by recent visitor Rob McConnell, who also provided a lyric transcription.
My Kind Of Girl
My Kind Of Town Words & Music by Sammy Cahn & Jimmy Van Heusen Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1953
D C#7 Cdim B7 Cdim B7 My kind of town, Chi - ca - go is Em Cdim A7 D Fdim D7 F#7 My kind of town, Chi - ca - go is G6 Fdim D Edim Bm E C#m7-5 E7 A9 Cdim A9 My kind of peo - ple, too, peo - ple who smile at you C#7 D C#7 Cdim B7 Cdim B7 And each time I roam, Chi - ca - go is Em Cdim A7 D Fdim D7 F#7 Call - ing me home, Chi - ca - go is Gdim Fdim D D7 C7 One town that won't let you down -B7 E7 A7 A7/6 D Fdim It's my kind of town
A7
A7+5
D C#7 Cdim B7 Cdim B7 My kind of town, Chi - ca - go is Em Cdim A7 D Fdim D7 F#7 My kind of town, Chi - ca - go is G6 Fdim D Edim Bm E C#m7-5 E7 A9 Cdim A9 My kind of razz - ma - tazz and it has all that jazz C#7 D C#7 Cdim B7 Cdim B7 And each time I leave, Chi - ca - go is Em Cdim A7 D Fdim D7 F#7 Tug - gin' my sleeve, Chi - ca - go is G6 Gdim Fdim D Fdim D D7 F#7 The Wrig - ley Building, Chi - ca - go is G6 Gdim Fdim D Fdim D D7 F#7 The Un - ion Stockyard, Chi - ca - go is G6 Gdim Fdim D Fdim D D7 F#7 The win - dy city, Chi - ca - go is G6 Gdim Fdim D D7 C7 One town that won't let you down B7 Em7 A7-9 D6 It's my kind of town.
I've resisted putting this song on the site for quite a while -- the reasons are utterly unimportant -- but once I made the decision to do the transcription, I found that there's a lot to work with for a guitarist on this song. Now I almost wish I'd done it sooner. Almost.
My Kind Of Town
My Little Grass Shack in Kealakekua Hawaii Words & Music by Tommy Harrison & Johnny Noble, 1933 Recorded by The Andrews Sisters, 1934
E7/6 A6 Cdim E7 A6 I want to go back to my little grass shack Fdim A Edim B7 In Ke - a - la - ke - ku - a, Hawaii
I want to
E7/6 Fdim E7 Cdim E7/6 be with all the kanes and wahines
Fdim E7 D9 A That I knew long ago Fdim C#7 C#7/G# Cdim(IV) C#7 I can hear old guitars a - play - ing F#7 Gdim F#7 On the beach at Ho - nau - nau B7 Cdim Fdim(III) B7 I can hear the Hawaiians say -
ing
Cdim E7 D9 E7 Edim E7alt Ko - mo mai no ka - u - a i ka ha - le we - la - ka - hao Cdim A6 Fdim E7/9 Fdim A6 Fdim B7 It won't be long till my ship will be sailing back to Kona E7/6 Fdim E7 Fdim E7/6 E7 Gdim C#7 A grand old place that's al - ways fair to see, D9 F#7 Edim D9 F#7 I'm just a little Hawaiian like a homesick island boy DM7 D6 Dm+7 Dm6 B7 I want to go back to my fish and poi Cdim A6 Cdim A6 I want to go back to my little grass shack Fdim A Edim B7 In Ke - a - la - ke - ku - a, Hawaii Cdim E7 Where the hu - mu Bm7-5 Fdim A Go swim - ming by.
D9 hu - mu
E7 Cdim nu - ku nu - ku
E7 Edim a - pu - a
The 1934 date for The Andrews Sisters' recording is a bit of a guess; if you have specific information that can confirm or refute that, I'd love to see it. If you're interested in trivia, the following historical footnotes are frequently found online: This song was introduced in Kona, Hawaii at the July 4th canoe races, 1933. Kealakekua is the bay where Captain Cook was killed in 1779. Honaunau is the ancient City of Refuge and Kona is the district where both are located on the Big Island.
My Little Grass Shack in Kealakekua Hawaii
My Melancholy Baby Words & Music by George A. Norton & Ernie Burnett, 1912 Recorded by Judy Garland, 1954, in "A Star Is Born"
A G#7 A G#7 Come, sweetheart mine, don't sit and pine; A D9 A Bm7-5 A Cdim E7 Tell me of the cares that make you feel so blue. Bm7 Edim What have I done?
Bm7 Edim Answer me, Hon;
B7 Bm7-5 B7 Bm7-5 E7 Have I ever said an unkind word to you? A G#7 A G#7 My love is true, and just for you; A D9 A Bm7-5 A Cdim E7 I'd do al - most an - y - thing at an - y time. B7 Bm7-5 Dear, when you sigh
E7 C#7 or when you cry,
F#7 B7 Bm7-5 E7 Some - thing seems to grip this very heart of mine.
Refrain: A Cdim Bm7-5 A AM7 G7 F#7 Come to me my mel - an - chol - y ba - by, Bm F#7 Bm E7-9 Bm7 Cud - dle up and don't be blue
Bm7/E
E7 Bm7 Bm7-5 Cdim B9 E7 All your fears are fool - ish fan - cies, may - be A AM7 C#m7-5 F#7 D9 Bm7-5 You know dear, that I'm in love with you.
E7
A Cdim Bm7-5 A AM7 G7 F#7 Ev' - ry cloud must have a sil - ver li - ning; Bm F#7 Bm E7-9 Bm7 Bm7/E Wait un - til the sun shines through. D Cdim B7 Bm7-5 A C#m7-5 F#7 Smile my hon - ey, dear, while I kiss a - way each tear, Bm7 Bm7/E Bm7-5 E7-9 A Or else I shall be mel - an - chol - y too.
A G#7 A G#7 Birds in the trees, whis - per - ing breeze, A D9 A Bm7-5 A Cdim E7 Could not fail to lull you in - to peace - ful dreams. Bm7 Edim Bm7 Edim So tell me why sad - ly you sigh B7 Bm7-5 B7 Bm7-5 E7 Sit - ting at the win - dow where the pale moon beams. A G#7 A G#7 You should - n't grieve; try and be - lieve A D9 A Bm7-5 A Cdim E7 Life is always sun - shine when the heart beats true. B7 Bm7-5 E7 C#7 Be of good cheer; smile through your tears; F#7 B7 Bm7-5 E7 When you're sad it makes me feel the same as you.
Repeat Refrain:
Originally popularized by Walter Van Brunt, the song was actually introduced under the title "Melancholy" around 1912 and may have been first performed in Colorado. It has been associated with drunken crowds for a couple of reasons. First, an early cabaret performer by the name of Tommy Lyman performed it (typically very late in shows that didn't even begin until midnight) in the 1920s. More to the point, the infamous "Play Melancholy Baby!" line came from the 1954 film "A Star Is Born" and seems to have been associated with the song ever since. This chart appears here largely due to the request of Thankful Dave.
My Melancholy Baby
My Number One Dream Came True Words & Music by Johnny Green & Lew Brown Recorded by Les Brown, 1946, Doris Day vocal
C Em7 Edim G Cdim E7 A million times a day, I pinch myself and say C Am7 D9 Cdim G My number one dream came true;
E7
C Em7 Edim G Cdim E7 And if I rub my eyes, it's only in surprise -C Am7 D9 D7 G My number one dream came true
Bridge: Am7 D7 Am7 D9 I had my number two and three and four dreams G Am7 Edim G6 With lots of pos - si - bil - i - ties in each Em7 A7 Em7 I might have planned on dreaming even more dreams
A7
D9 Am7 D9 Cdim D7 `Cause number one was way beyond reach.
C Em6 Edim G Cdim E7 I can't believe it yet, but if my fate was set, C Am7 D9 Cdim G6 It did what I'd want it to;
E7
C Em7 Cdim B7 C E7 A7 Don't ask me when or how or why, but if I'm here with you, D9 Am7 D9 Cdim G My number one dream came true.
*Requested by recent visitor Vilia Lighthartt
My Old Flame Words & Music by Arthur Johnston & Sam Coslow Recorded by Linda Ronstadt, 1984
G Gdim Bm7-5 E7 Am Am7 F7 D7 My old flame . . . I can't even think of his name, G C7 F7 Bb6 Gdim But it's funny, now and then, how my thoughts go flashing back again D A7 Am7-5 To my old flame.
D7
D7+5
G Gdim Bm7-5 E7 Am Am7 F7 My old flame . . . my new lovers all seem so tame,
D7
G C7 F7 Bb6 Gdim For I haven't met a gent so magnificent or elegant D7 A7 F7 As my old flame.
Bridge; Bb Am7-5 C#m7-5 I've met so many who had fascinatin' ways, G7 C7sus4 A fascinatin' gaze in their eyes;
C7
F7 D7 Gsus4 Some who took me up to the skies, A7 D7 C#m7-5 But their attempts at love were only imitations of
G Gdim Bm7-5 E7 Am Am7 F7 D7 My old flame . . . I can't even think of his name, G C7 F7 Bb6 Gdim But I'll never be the same until I discover what became Am C#m7-5 G Of my old flame.
My One and Only Love Words & Music by Robert Mellin & Guy Wood Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1956
C Em7 Dm7 G7 The very thought of you makes my heart sing, CM7 F Dm6 Em7 Like an April breeze on the wings of spring. Dm7 G7 C C/B Am7 Am7/G And you appear in all your splen - dor, Dm7 G7 C My one and on - ly love.
C Em7 Dm7 G7 The shadows fall and spread their mystic charms CM7 F Dm6 Em7 In the hush of night while you are in my arms. Dm7 G7 C C/B Am7 Am7/G I feel your lips so warm and ten - der, Dm7 G7 C My one and on - ly love.
Bridge: Em F#m7 The touch of your hand is like heaven, Em F#m7 A heaven that I've never known.
B7
B7
Em Em7 A9 A7/9 The blush on your cheek whenever I speak Dm Dm+7 Dm7 G7 Tells me that you are my own.
C Em7 Dm7 G7 You fill my eager heart with such desire, CM7 F Dm6 Em7 Every kiss you give sets my soul on fire, Dm7 G7 C C/B Am7 I give myself in sweet sur - ren - der, Dm7 G7 C My one and only love.
Am7/G
My Own True Love Words & Music by Mack David & Max Steiner* Recorded by Margaret Whiting, 1962
D Dalt D A7 Em7 My own true love,
A7
A7(V) A7 D G/B my own true love;
DM7 Edim G G/F# At last I've found you,
D Dalt D A7 Em7 No lips but yours,
A7
Em7
DM7 Edim G G/F# Will ev - er lead me
A7 D D7 G I roamed the Earth
Bm7 Bm7/E Em7 my own true love
G/B
A7(V) A7 D G/B no arms but yours Em7
F#m7
A7
D
A7/6 A7 D G through Hea - ven's door
Edim Bm7 Bm7/E in search of this
Cdim G Em I knew I'd know you,
D Dalt D A7 Em7 And by your kiss,
D
D
B7
Bm7 Bm7/E A7 know you by your kiss
A7
A7(V) A7 D you've shown true love
DM7 Edim G G/F# I'm yours for - ev - er,
Em7
G/B
A7/6 A7 D G my own true love
D
D
*The music was written by Max Steiner in 1939 as "Tara's Theme" from the film "Gone With The Wind." The lyrics were added by Mack David in 1959. A Margaret Whiting website I have seen lists recording of this song as having been released in 1954 on Capital #2996 -- but I consider it unlikely given the date of Mack David's addition of lyrics. Whiting's recording did not enjoy the level of popularity as The Dupree's #13 recording from the same year (or even of Jimmy Clanton's 1959 recording which reached #33) but I just kind of hate to see a song with the beautiful simplicity of this one, with the majestic power it lent to the movie soundtrack, get reduced either to doo-wop or to a 50s sock hop buckle-polisher. Suggested by a recent visitor.
My Prayer Words & Music by Jimmy Kennedy, Georges Boulanger, 1939 Based on Boulanger's "Avant de Mourir", 1926 Recorded by The Platters, 1956 (#1 for 5 weeks, on charts 23 weeks)
My Prayer
Cm F Bb When the twilight is gone,
G7
Dm7 Cm And no songbirds are singing, F Bb When the twilight is gone,
G7
Dm7 Cm You come into my heart; Dm7 Fm Fdim And here in my heart you will stay G7/6 G7 C While I pray.
C D7 My prayer is to linger with you Fm7 C At the end of the day in a dream that's divine;
G
C D7 My prayer is a rapture in bloom, Fm G C Fm With the world far away, and your lips close to mine.
C
Bridge: G# C Tonight while our hearts are aglow, C#7 G Fdim(III) Oh, tell me the words that I'm longing to know.
(N.C.) C D7 My prayer and the answer you give -Fm C May they still be the same for as long as we live, F That you'll always be there F G7 C Fm At the end of my prayer.
G7
C
Fm
C
G
My Romance Words & Music by Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart, 1935 Recorded by Doris Day, 1962, in the movie "Jumbo"
D9 A7 D DM7 My ro - mance D6 Bm7 G Em7 A7 D A7 Doesn't have to have a moon in the sky, G G9 D DM7 My ro - mance D6 Bm7 G Em7 A7 Bm Doesn't need a blue lagoon standing by;
Bm/E
A7 D G A7 Edim D G A7 No month of may, no twink - ling stars, Edim Bm Bm7 G A7 No hide away, no soft guitars.
D9 A7 D DM7 My ro - mance D6 Bm7 G Em7 A7 D A7 Doesn't need a castle ri - sing in Spain, G G9 D DM7 Nor a dance D6 Bm7 G Em7 A7 D To a cons - tant - ly sur - pri - sing re - frain. A7 D DM7 D6 D9 Wide awake, I can make my most F# F#7 Bm G Fantastic dreams come true -Em7 Edim D B7 My ro - mance G E7 A Gdim Doesn't need a thing but
D B7 you.
E7
Edim
D6
Dalt
As a personal note, this song is long overdue to take its place here. I'm a long-time piano bar "junkie," and as such, the mention of the title alone is sufficient to call to mind the faces of the two friends who still sing it (beautifully) in those settings.
My Shy Violet Words & Music by Earl Shuman & Leon Carr Recorded by The Mills Brothers, 1968
Intro:
| A | Edim | D9 |
E
-
Cm7-5 - Bm7-5 |
A G#7 Cdim(IV) C#7 My shy Vi - o - let F#7 Gdim F#7 Bm7-5 B7 Her kis - ses real - ly turned me on E7 E7/6 E7 Cdim(IV) Cdim A She was faith - ful as girls go F#m B7 Cdim E7 Cm7-5 Bm7-5 And as girls go, she's gone - and left me
A G#7 Cdim(IV) C#7 My shy Vi - o - let F#7 Gdim F#7 Bm7-5 B7 Guess that's the way the gar - den grows D Dalt Cdim(IV) I nev- er would have bet A C#m7-5 F#7 That my shy Vi - o - let D B7 E7 E7/6 A Could ever be a wild, wild rose.
Suggested by frequent visitor Joe Burke.
My Silent Love Words & Music by Edward Heyman & Dana Seusse Recorded by Harry James, 1941, Dick Haymes vocal
Intro: ||:
D9
Bm7 | Em7/9
A7
:||
D F#m Edim Fdim G7 D6 F#m I reach for you like I'd reach for a star, B7 Cdim Em B+ Worshipping you from afar, G G/F# Edim A7 D Bm7 Living with my silent love.
Em7
A7+5
D F#m Edim Fdim G7 D6 F#m I'm like a flame dying out in the rain, B7 Cdim Em B+ Only the ashes remain, Em6 Gdim A7/6 A7 D G Smouldering like my si - lent love.
D
G Em Edim F#7 D9 F#m D6 B7 How I long to tell all the things I have planned, G Em Fdim A7/9 B7 E7 A7 Still it's wrong to tell, you would not understand.
D F#m Edim Fdim G7 D6 You'll go along never dream - ing I care, B7 Cdim Em B+ Loving somebody somewhere, Em6 Gdim A7/6 A7 D G Leaving me my si - lent love.
D
*Requested by recent visitor Edwin Arita.
F#m
My Sweet Lady Words & Music by John Denver Recorded by John Denver, 1971
Instrumental Intro: Intro: DM7 - Em/D - D - DM7 - G - Gm - D - F#m - Bm -
Bm7 -
D A7 D DM7 G Lady, are you crying? Do the tears belong to me? D DM7 Em Did you think our time together was all gone?
G
Gm
-
A
D A7 D DM7 G Lady, you've been dreaming -- I'm as close as I can be, D Bm G A7 D And I swear to you our time has just begun.
-
D7
Bridge: G A D Close your eyes and rest your weary mind;
D7
G A D I promise I will stay right here beside you.
-
D7
G A D Today our lives were joined, became entwined;
D7
Bm Bm7 G A I wish that you could know how much I love you.
-
A7
Lady, are you happy? Do you feel the way I feel? Are there meanings that you've never seen before? Lady, my sweet lady, I just can't believe it's true, And it's like I've never ever loved before.
Repeat Bridge:
Lady, are you crying? Do the tears belong to me? Did you think our time together was all gone? Lady, you've been dreaming -- I'm as close as I can be, And I swear to you our time has just begun.
Gm
A7
Nature Boy Words & Music by Eden Ahbez Recorded by Nat "King" Cole, 1948
E7 Am Dm E7 Am Dm7 There was a boy, a very strange enchanted boy. E E7 Am Am+7 Am7 Am6 They say he wandered very far, very far, Dm7 Am E7 Over land and sea; Dm7 E7 Bm7-5 Am F Dm7 E7 A little shy and sad of eye, but very wise was he.
Am Dm E7 Am Dm7 And then one day, a magic day he passed my way; E E7 Am Am+7 Am7 Am6 And while we spoke of many things, fools and kings, Dm7 Am E7 This he said to me, Gdim Dm7 Bm7-5 Am "The greatest thing you'll ev - er learn
Am+7
Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 E7 E7+5 Am Is just to love and be loved in re - turn."
E7
(Instrumental Interlude - 1st 3 lines of second verse)
Gdim Dm7 Bm7-5 Am Am+7 "The greatest thing you'll ev - er learn Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 E7 E7+5 Am Is just to love and be loved in re - turn." The author of this song is one of the more unusual characters in the entire history of popular music -- and the fact that he is seen as a "one-hit wonder" barely scratches the surface of the story. A recent visitor to the site provided to links to URL's that go into the story in greater detail than I will here, but if you've got a couple of extra minutes, I'd suggest visiting both: http://www.spaceagepop.com/ahbez.htm covers the essence of his story, and http://shadowboxstudio.com/edenahbez.htm provides more information. The latter includes a lyric revision that the author wanted made; at this point, however, the lyric is so deeply ingrained in all of us who remember the song that I don't think there's much likelihood of the author's wishes ever taking hold. Read in any depth, both URL's suggest the author was, to put it kindly, a little on the "strange" side -- yet the song proves beyond debate that greatness can come from even the most unlikely source. (Thanks to J.M., who declined idenfication here, for the sources of information.)
My Way Words & Music by Paul Anka & Jacques Revaux (Original title "Comme d'Habitude") Recorded by Frank Sinatra , 1969 (#27) Also recorded by Elvis Presley, 1977(#22)
D F#m F#m7 B7 And now the end is near, and so I face the final curtain; Em B+ Em A7 D My friend, I'll say it clear, I'll state my case of which I'm certain. D DM7 D7 G Gm I've lived a life that's full, I've traveled each and every highway, D Bm7 Em A7 G6 Gdim D And more, much more than this, I did it my way.
D F#m F#m7 B7 Regrets? I've had a few...but then again, too few to mention; Em B+ Em A7 D I did what I had to do, and saw it through without exemption. D DM7 D7 G Gm I planned each charted course, each careful step along the byway; D Bm7 Em A7 G6 But more, much more than this, I did it my
A7 D DM7 Yes, there were times, I'm sure you knew,
Gdim
D way.
D7
G When I bit off more than I could chew; Em A7 But through it all, when there was doubt, F#m Bm I ate it up and spit it out.
Bm7
Em7 A7 G6 I faced it all, and I stood tall, and did it my
Gdim
D way.
A7
D F#m F#m7 B7 I've loved, I've laughed and cried; I've had my fill, my share of losing. Em B+ Em A7 D And now, as tears subside, I find it all so amusing. D DM7 D7 G Gm To think, I did all that...and may I say, not in a shy way, D Bm7 Em A7 G6 Oh no, oh no not me, I did it my
A7 D DM7 For what is a man? What has he got?
Gdim
D way.
D7
G If not himself, then he has naught. Em A7 To say the things he truly feels, F#m Bm Bm7 And not the words of one who kneels; Em7 A7 G6 The record shows I took the blows and did it my
Gdim
D way.
It always struck me as somewhat odd that Elvis would record "My Way" when virtually every element of his career had been Col. Tom Parker's way. It also struck me as possibly slightly unfair that Presley's version would co-opt the link between this song and Sinatra, who so clearly did things his way. End of soap box tirade.
My Way
Nagasaki Words & Music by Mort Dixon & Harry Warren, 1928 Recorded by The Mills Brothers, 1934
A F#m Edim E7 Hot ginger and dy - na - mite, A F#m Edim E7 That's all there is at night A A7 D Dm6 Back in Nagasaki where the fellows chew tobaccky E E7 A And the women wicky-wacky-woo!
D9
E7
A F#m Edim E7 They got a way that they entertain, A F#m Edim E7 Would hurry a hur - ri - cane. A A7 D Dm6 Back in Nagasaki where the fellows chew tobaccky E E7 A And the women wicky-wacky-woo!
Bridge: D D6 D D6 D Fu - ji - ya - ma, you get a ma - ma, A D9 E7 A A7 Then your troubles increase, boy! D D6 D D6 D In some pa - go - da, she orders so - da A F#7 Edim E7 Earth shakes, milk shakes, ten cents a piece.
A F#m Edim E7 They hug and kiss each night, A F#m Edim E7 By jingo, it's worth the price! A A7 D Dm6 Back in Nagasaki where the fellows chew tobaccky E E7 A And the women wicky-wacky-woo!
Coda: A AM7 A7 A7/6 D9 Bm7-5 Dm6 Back in Na - ga - sa - ki where the fellows chew tobaccky Fdim E E7 A And the women wicky-wacky-woo!
Though much better known as an instrumental these days (justifiably -- I mean, geez..."where the women wicky-wacky-woo"? You gotta be kidding me!) this song has been used as the basis for a number of jazzed-up guitar versions, most of which require 'way more fingers than I've got in order to play correctly. I'm including the lyrics here, if for no other reason than to prove that some songs become memorable in spite of themselves.
Nagasaki
Nancy (With the Laughing Face) Words & Music by Phil Silvers & Jimmy Van Heusen Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1944
Cdim Em7 A9 If I don't see her each day, I miss her; D C#m Fm Gee what a thrill each time I kiss her. Em C#m7-5 F#7 Bm Bm7 E7 Em7 Believe me, I've got a case on Nancy with the laughing face.
A7
Cdim Em7 A9 She takes the winter and makes it summer; D C#m Fm Summer could take some lessons from her. Em C#m7-5 F#7 Bm Gm D F7 Picture a tomboy in lace - that's Nancy with the laughing face.
Bridge 1: C#m Bm+7 Do you ever hear mission bells ringing? Bm7 E9 Well, she'll give you the very same glow;
E7-5
Gm D Em7 A7 When she speaks you would think it was singing; Bm Bm7 E7 Em7 Just hear her say, "Hello."
A7
Cdim Em7 A9 I swear to goodness, you can't resist her; D C#m Fm Sorry for you, she has no sister. Em C#m7-5 F#7 Bm Gm D No one could ever replace my Nancy with the laughing face.
F7
Bridge 2: C#m Bm+7 What a wonderful treat to come home to, Bm7 E9 When the long day has drawn to a close;
E7-5
Gm D Em7 There's the patter of feet to come home to,
A7
Bm Bm7 E7 Em7 A7 And Nan - cy gave me those.
Cdim Em7 Keep Betty Grable, Lamour and D C#m She makes my heart a charcoal Em C#m7-5 F#7 No one could ever replace my
A9 Turner; Fm burner. Bm Gdim D Nancy with the laughing face.
G6
D6
Nancy
The Naughty Lady of Shady Lane Words & Music by Sid Tepper & Roy Bennett Recorded by The Ames Brothers, 1954 (#3)
Refrain: Em B7 The naughty lady of Shady Lane Em Has the town in a whirl; B7 The naughty lady of Shady Lane... Em Me oh my, oh what a girl!
Em B7 The naughty lade of Shady Lane Em Has hit the town like a bomb; B7 The back fence gossip ain't been this good Em Since Mable ran off with Tom. G D7 Our town was peaceful and quiet G Before she came on the scene; Am Em The lady has started a riot, F# B7 Disturbin' the suburban routine.
Repeat Refrain:
You should see how she carries on With her admirers galore; She must be givin' them quite a thrill, The way they flock to her door. She throws those come-hither glances At every Tom, Dick, and Joe; When offered some liquid refreshment, The lady never never says "no."
Repeat Refrain:
The things they're trying to pin on her Won't hold much water, for sure; Beneath the powder and fancy lace, There beats a heart sweet and pure. She just needs someone to change her, And she'll be nice as can be; If you're in the neighborhood, stranger, You're welcome to drop in and see E The naughty lady of Shady Lane B7 So delightful to hold;
The naught lady of Shady Lane B7 She's delectable, quite respectable, F#m7 B7 E And she's only nine days old!
The Naughty Lady of Shady Lane
Near You Words & Music by Kermit Goell & Francis Craig Recorded by Roger Williams, 1958 (#10)
A7 Gdim A A7 There's just one place to be
--
Fdim D near you.
A7 Em7 A7 Cdim D It's like Hea - ven to be -- near you. A7 Fdim A7 Times when we're a - part, D Cdim D I can't face my heart. E7 Bm7-5 E7 Say you'll nev - er stray A7 Cdim A7 More than just two lips a - way. A7 Gdim A A7 Fdim D If my hours could be spent -- near you, C#m7-5 F#7 Bm D7 I'd be more than con - tent near you. G C#7 Cdim D B7 Make my life worth - while by tell - ing me that I'll Cdim A7 Fdim A7 Fdim D Spend the rest of my life near you.
The Nearness of You Words & Music by Ned Washington & Hoagy Carmichael Recorded by Hoagy Carmichael, 1937 Also recorded by Glenn Miller, 1940 (#5)
(E7) A E7 G/B Em7 It's not the pale moon that excites me, A+ D Fdim Dm A F#7 Bm7-5 That thrills and delights me, oh, no Bm7-5 E7 A F#7 Bm7-5 It's just the near - ness of you.
(E7) A E7 G/B It isn't your sweet conversation
E7 E7
Em7
A+ D Fdim Dm A F#7 That brings this sensation, oh, no Bm7-5 E7 A D9 It's just the near - ness of you.
Bm7-5
E7
A
Bridge: Fdim When you're in my arms, A A7 And I feel you so close to me, D F#7 Bm7 G7 All my wildest dreams come true.
E7
(E7) A E7 G/B Em7 I need no soft lights to enchant me, A+ D Fdim Dm A F#7 If you'll only grant me the right Bm7-5 F# To hold you ever so tight, Bm7-5 E7 And to feel in the night
Bm
E7 Bm7-5 E7 A The near - ness of you.
E7/6
D
Dm
A
Bm7-5
E7
Never Never Land Words & Music by Jule Styne, Betty Comden & Adolph Green Recorded by Mary Martin, 1955
E7 A Cdim A D9 I have a place where dreams are born, A D9 D6/9 A And time is nev - er planned; D9 A D9 Cdim A F#m It's not on an - y chart,
E7
G G/F# G/B A7sus4 you must find it with your heart --
A F#m D9 Bm7-5 A F#m Nev - er, nev - er - land.
D9
E7 A Cdim A D9 It might be miles beyond the moon, A D9 D6/9 A Or right there where you stand.
E7
D9 A D9 Cdim A F#m G G/F# G/B Just have an o - pen mind, and sud - den - ly you'll find A D9 E7 Fdim A D9 Nev - er, nev - er - land.
A
A7sus4
G#7
Bridge: C Dm7 G7 You'll have a treasure if you stay there, C Dm7 G7 More precious far than gold; A E7 F#m For once you have found your way there, D9 Bm7-5 Fdim E7 You can never, never grow old.
E7 A Cdim A D9 And that's my home where dreams are born A D9 D6/9 A E7 And time is nev - er planned; D9 A D9 Cdim A F#m G G/F# G/B A7sus4 Just think of love - ly things and your heart will fly with wings F#m D9 E7 D9 Fdim A Forever in nev - er, nev - er - land.
Nevertheless (I'm In Love With You) Words & Music by Bert Kalmar & Harry Ruby Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1950 and 1960
C Cdim Maybe I'm right, and maybe I'm wrong, G7 Gm6 A7+ Maybe I'm weak, and maybe I'm strong, A7 Dm A7 A+ D7 G7 C But nevertheless I'm in love with you.
AM7
D7
G7
C Cdim Maybe I'll win, and maybe I'll lose, G7 Gm6 And maybe I'm in for cryin' the blues,
A7+
A7 Dm A7 A+ D7 G7 C But nevertheless I'm in love with you.
Bridge: G+ C+ F+ GM7 C7 Somehow I know at a glance GM7 C7 F The terrible chances I'm taking. Am7 D7 Am7-5 D7 G7 - Dm7 Fine at the start, then left with a heart that is break -
C Cdim Maybe I'll live a life of regret, G7 Gm6 A7+ Maybe I'll give much more than I get, A7 Dm A7 A+ D7 G7 C But nevertheless I'm in love with you,
Coda: Dm A7 A+ D7 G7 C Nevertheless I'm in love with you.
D7
G+
C
G7 ing.
Never on Sunday Words & Music by Manos Hadjidakis English lyric by Billy Towne Recorded by The Chordettes, 1960 (#13)
D DM7 D D9 D Dsus4 Oh, you can kiss me on a
A7(V) Mon - day,
G#7 A7(V) G#7 A7(V) G#7 A7(V) Gdim D A Monday, a Monday is very very good D DM7 D D9 D Dsus4 A7(V) Or you can kiss me on a Tuesday G#7 A7(V) G#7 A7(V) G#7 GM7 G A7 A7/6 D A Tuesday, a Tuesday, in fact I wish you would D DM7 D D9 D Dsus4 A7(V) Or you can kiss me on a Wednesday, G#7 A7(V) G#7 A7(V) G#7 A7(V) Gdim D A Thursday, a Friday, and Sat - ur - day is best, D DM7 D D9 D Dsus4 A7(V) But nev - er ev - er on a Sunday G#7 A7(V) G#7 A7(V) G#7 GM7 G A7 A7/6 D A Sunday, a Sunday 'cause that's my day of rest
Refrain: A7 Em7 Edim D Most an - y - day
DM7 D D9 D A7 you can be my guest,
Em7 A7 G/B A7 G G/F# An - y - day you say A7 Em7 Edim D Just name the day
A
A9 A D G but my day of rest;
A
DM7 D D9 D A7 that you like the best,
Em7 A7 G/B A7 G G/F# On - ly stay a - way
A
A9 A D G on my day of rest.
D
D DM7 D D9 D Dsus4 A7(V) Oh, you can kiss me on a cool day, G#7 A7(V) G#7 A7(V) G#7 A7(V) Gdim D A hot day, a wet day, which ever one you choose, D DM7 D D9 D Dsus4 A7(V) Or try to kiss me on a grey day, G#7 A7(V) G#7 A7(V) G#7 GM7 G A7 A7/6 D A May day, a pay day and see if I re - fuse; D DM7 D D9 D Dsus4 A7(V) And if you make it on a bleake day, G#7 A7(V) G#7 A7(V) G#7 A7(V) Gdim D A freak day, or a week day, well you can be my guest; D DM7 D D9 D Dsus4 A7(V) But nev - er ev - er on a Sunday, G#7 A7(V) G#7 A7(V) G#7 GM7 G A7 A7/6 D A Sunday, the one day I need a lit - tle rest.
D DM7 D D9 D Dsus4 A7(V) Oh, you can kiss me on a week day, G#7 A7(V) G#7 A7(V) G#7 A7(V) Gdim D A week day a week day the day to be my guest
Never on Sunday
New York, New York Words & Music by Fred Ebb & John Kander, 1977 Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1980
Dm7 Dm7-5 Fdim C Em7 Am7 Am7/G Dm Dm7 G7 Start spreadin' the news, I'm leavin' today Dm7 G7 C C/B Am7 Am7/G Dm7 I want to be a part of it -- New York, New York
Dm6
G7
Dm7 Dm7-5 Fdim C Em7 Am7 Am7/G Dm Dm7 G7 These vag - a - bond shoes, are longing to stray Dm7 G7 C CM7 C7 Right through the very heart of it -- New York, New York FM7 Fdim C C/B I want to wake up, in a city that never sleeps CM7 Dm7 CM7 Em B+ And find I'm king of the hill Em6 Dm7 Dm6 Top of the heap
Em7
G7
Dm7 Dm7-5 Fdim C Em7 Am7 Am7/G Dm Dm7 G7 These little town blues, are melting away Dm7 G7 C C/B Am7 I'll make a brand new start of it
Am7/G Gm7 in old New York
C7
F Fdim Bb9 C C/B A7+5 If I can make it there, I'll make it an - y - where A7 G7 A7 Dm7 Em7 FM7 G7 C C/B It's up to you, New York, New York
Am7
Am7/G
Dm
Dm7
G7
Instrumental Interlude - First Two Lines of Song:
CM7 C7 New York...New York FM7 Fdim C C/B I want to wake up, in a city that never sleeps CM7 Dm7 CM7 Em A7 And find I'm A number one, top of the list Fm7 G#7 G7(III) G7 King of the hill, top of the heap, A number one.... Dm7 Dm7-5 Fdim C Em7 Am7 Am7/G Dm Dm7 G7 These little town blues, are melting away Dm7 G7 C C/B Am7 I'll make a brand new start of it
in
Am7/G Gm7 old New York
C7 F Fdim Bb9 C C/B A7+5 If I can make it there, I'll make it an - y - where A7 G7 A7 Dm7 Em7 FM7 G7 C Em7 Am7 G7 Come on, come through, New York..New York New York!!!
Dm
Fdim
C
New York, New York
New York State of Mind Words & Music by Billy Joel Recorded by Billy Joel, 1976
C E7-9 Some folks like to get away, Am7 Gdim C7 Take a holiday from the neighborhood, F A7 Dm7 Bb9 Hop a flight to Miami Beach or to Hollywood. C E7-9 Am7 CM7 F C D7 But I'm takin' a Greyhound on the Hudson River line -G9 Am7 G E7-9 Am7 I'm in a New York state of mind.
C E7-9 I've seen all the movie stars Am7 Gdim C7 In their fancy cars and their lim - ou - sines, F A7 Dm7 Bb9 Been high in the Rockys under the evergreens; C E7-9 Am7 CM7 F C D7 I know what I'm needin', and I don't wanna waste more time -G9 Am7 G I'm in a New York state of mind.
Bridge: E7 GM7 It was so easy livin' day by day Gm7 C9 FM7 Out of touch with the rhythym and blues; Bm7 E7 AM7 But now I need a little give and take, Am7 D7 GM7 The New York Times, the Daily News.
C E7-9 It comes down to reality, Am7 Gdim C7 And it's fine with me, 'cause I've let it slide; F A7 Dm7 I don't care if it's Chinatown or on Riverside.
Bb9
C E7-9 Am7 CM7 F C I don't have any reasons; I left them all behind --
D7
G9 Am7 G I'm in a New York state of mind.
Coda: C E7-9 Am7 CM7 F C D7 I'm just taking a Greyhound on the Hudson River line. G9 C E7-9 Am7 Bb9 C7/9 'Cause I'm in a New York state of mind.
This chart has been modified only slightly from one I found in the it.arti.musica.spartiti newsgroup submitted by Guido Menestrina.
New York State of Mind
Nice 'n' Easy Words & Music by Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman** (nee Keith) & Lew Spence Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1960
A Ab* A Ab A D9 A Let's take it nice 'n' ea - sy F#m7 Fm7 F#m7 Fm7 F#m7 Bm7 F#m7 Bm Bm9* Bm C#m7-5 E7 It's gon - na be so ea - sy for us to fall in love A Ab A Ab A D9 A Hey, ba - by, what's your hur - ry? F#m7 Fm7 F#m7 Fm7 F#m7 Bm7 F#m7 Bm Bm9* Bm C#m7-5 D Re - lax 'n' don't you wor - ry, we're gon - na fall in love
C#7
F#m F#m+7 F#m7 Ebm7-5* D Cdim A We're on the road to ro - mance, that's safe to say AM7 C#m7-5 F# F#7 Bm7-5 But let's make all the stops along the way
E7
A Ab A Ab A D9 A The prob - lem now, of course, is F#m7 Fm7 F#m7 Fm7 F#m7 Bm7 F#m7 D Fdim D C#7 F#m To sim - ply hold your hor - ses -- to rush would be a crime
Dm6
AM7 A AM7 A D9 E7/6 A 'Cause nice 'n' ea - sy does it ev - 'ry time
(Instrumental Interlude - first 4 lines above) F#m F#m+7 F#m7 Ebm7-5* D Cdim A We're on the road to ro - mance, that's safe to say AM7 C#m7-5 F# F#7 Bm7-5 But let's make all the stops along the way
E7
A Ab A Ab A D9 F#m7 Fm7 F#m7 Fm7 F#m7 Bm7 F#m7 The prob - lem now, of course, is to sim - ply hold your hor - ses D
Fdim D C#7 F#m Dm6 AM7 A AM7 A D9 E To rush would be a crime 'cause nice 'n' ea - sy does it
AM7 A AM7 A D9 E AM7 A AM7 A D9 E7/6 A G#7 Nice 'n' ea - sy does it, nice 'n' ea - sy does it ev - 'ry time
AM7 A AM7 A D9 E AM7 A AM7 A D9 E Nice 'n' ea - sy does it, nice 'n' ea - sy does it, AM7 A AM7 A D9 E7/6 A D9 Nice 'n' ea - sy does it ev - 'ry time.
A
F#7
*Couple of "new" chords used here. The Ab (that's "A flat" by the way) is just a basic A chord sliding the fretted notes from 222 to 111. You could also use Am here, harmonically, but it's simpler just to slide the fingers using the same formation than to repeatedly re-position them. The Bm9 chord at "for us to fall in love" is just a basic Bm barre formation on the second fret (224432) with whichever finger you use for the "3" there removed and then replaced so that you're playing 224432 then 224422 then 224432 again. The Ebm7-5 (E flat minor 7 flat 5) at "road to romance" is played x6767x -- the same basic formation utilized for the Bm7-5 and C#m7-5 chords re-located a couple of frets further down the neck. Personally, it makes more visual sense to me to name that a D#m7-5 since I frequently use the C#m7-5 anyway, but I already offend enough musical purists as it is, and most of them seem to prefer the name E-flat to D-sharp for the same note. There are a lot of changes here, I know. Can it be played more simply? Of course. But part of the object here is to be complete enough that the guitar can carry the song on its own, without the benefit of vocal support. **The reference to maiden name here, found on the source which I used to verify authorship, suggests that the Bergman's had recently married at the time this was written, and that she may have been better known then by the last name of Keith. However, given later compositions done with Michel Legrand ("Brian's Song," for example) she is no doubt much better known now as Marilyn Bergman.
Nice 'n' Easy
Nice Work If You Can Get It Words & Music by Ira & George Gershwin Recorded by Fred Astaire, 1938 (#1 From the 1937 film "A Damsel In Distress"
G G9 B7 Holdin' hands at midnight Em B+ Cm7 'Neath a starry sky -G G/F# Em G/B Nice work if you can get it, Am7 D9 G And you can get it if you try.
D7
G G9 B7 Strollin' with the one girl, Em B+ Cm7 Sighin' sigh after sigh -G G/F# Em G/B Nice work if you can get it, Am7 D9 G And you can get it if you try.
Bridge:
Em B+ Cm7 Em Am B7 Just imagine someone waiting at the cottage door A7 Em7 A7 Em7 Where two hearts become one -Am7 Cdim D7 Who could ask for anything more?
G G9 B7 Loving one who loves you, Em B+ Cm7 And then takin' that vow -G G/F# Em G/B Nice work if you can get it, Am7 D9 Am7 Cdim Am7 G And if you get it, won't you tell me how?
Night Words & Music by Johnny Lehmann & Herb Miller Recorded by Jackie Wilson, 1960 (#4)
C Dm7 F Dm7 Fdim C Night...here comes the night, B7 Bb9 A9 An - oth - er night
D9
Bm D7 Fdim D7 to dream a - bout
G7 you;
C Dm7 F Dm7 Fdim C Night, each love - ly night, B7 Bb9 A9 D9 The on - ly time
Bm D7 Fdim D7 I'm not with - out
G7 you.
G9 G7 F#7 F7 Bm7-5 E7 Once more, I feel your kis - ses, Am7 E7 Am7 D9 Dm7 G7 Once more, I know what bliss is. C F C G7 C Am Comes dawn, my Dar - ling you're gone Fdim Am Dm Gdim Dm Dm7 G7 C But you come back in - to my arms each night.
D7
C/B
Dm7
G7
(Second time) Fdim Am Dm Gdim But you come back in - to
Dm Dm7 G7 C Fdim(III) my arms each night.
Night And Day Words & Music by Cole Porter Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1942
Fdim
C
D6 Dm A7 Night and day,
A7+ D you are the one;
Dm A7 A7+ D Only you beneath the moon and under the sun;
D6
Bm Bb Whether near to me or far, F#m F#m7 E7 It's no matter, Darling, where you are G Gm A7 D I think of you night and day.
D6 Dm A7 Night and day,
A7+ D why is it so
Dm A7 A7+ D That this longing for you follows me wherever I go; Bm Bb In the roaring traffic's boom, F#m F#m7 E7 In the silence of my lonely room, G Gm A7 D I think of you night and day.
D F D Night and day, under the hide of me, F Gm F Gm There's an oh-such a hungry yearning F D Burning inside of me, Bm Bb And it's torment won't be through F#m F#m7 E7 'Til you let me spend my life making love to you Em7 A7 Em7 D Day and night, night and day.
E7
A7
Last time: Em7 A7 Em7 D Day and night, night and day.
G/B
Gdim
D
D6
Night Lights Words & Music by Sammy Gallop & Chester Conn Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1956 (#11)
D D6 Cdim Em7 G/B Night lights, those blues-in-the-night lights Fdim DM7 D F#7 B7 Are no longer bright lights since I'm without you. E7 E7/9 E7 G/E A7 Sweet dreams, oh where did they fly to? DM7 D Bm7 Bm7-5 Em7 Em7 You're gone and who can I cry to?
Edim D D6 Cdim Em7 G/B Those night lights remind me of bright eyes Fdim DM7 D F#7 B7 And beautiful white lies too good to be true; Em F#7 D Bm7-5 E7 As I go on my way, with all my heart I pray
First Time: Em7 A9 G Edim D Fdim That those night lights will lead me to you.
Em7
Last Time: Em7 A9 G Edim D Gdim That those night lights will lead me to you.
D6
A7+5
Night Life Words & Music by Willie Nelson, Walter Breeland & Paul Buskirk Recorded by Rusty Draper, 1963 (#57)
C C7 When the evenin' sun goes down, F Fm You will find me hangin' 'round; C Am F G Oh, the night life, it ain't no good life, C Am But it's my life.
Dm7
G7
C C7 Many people just like me F Fm Dreamin' of old used-to-be's; C Am F Fm Oh, the night life, it ain't no good life, C F But it's my life.
Fm
C
C/B C7
Bridge: C Am C C7 Listen to the blues that they're playin' F7 Fm7 C Listen what the blues are sayin'
Am7
Dm7
G7
C C7 Life is just another scene F Fm In this old world of broken dreams C Oh, the night life,
Am
F it ain't no good life
First Time: C But it's my life
F
Fm7
C
C/B
C7
Fm
Last Time: C But it's my life G C Oh, the night life
E7
A7
Am
C9 C Oh, but it's my life.
F ain't no good life F
Fm
C
G7
G
CM7
This song has reached the country music charts numerous times since introduced in 1963. Among the more successful versions were Ray Price (1963, # 28); Claude Gray (1968, # 31); Willie Nelson with the Nashville Brass (1980, # 20), B. J. Thomas (1986, # 59) and as the flip of "Jukebox Saturday Night" by Roy Clark in 1986.
Night Life
The Night We Called It A Day Words & Music by Tom Adair & Matt Dennis Recorded by The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, 1943 Vocals by The Pied Pipers with Jo Stafford
A7 Gm7 A7(V) A7 DM7 There was a moon out in space,
D6
A7/6 E7/9 A7/6 D But a cloud drifted o - ver its face; Em7 Gm7 Gdim D You kissed me and went on your way
Bm7
A7 Gdim D The night we called it a day.
A7 Gm7 A7(V) A7 DM7 D6 I heard the song of the spheres A7/6 E7/9 A7/6 D Like a mi - nor la - ment in my ears; Em7 Gm7 Gdim D Bm7 I hadn't the heart left to pray A7 Gdim D The night we called it a day.
Bridge:
G A7 D Gm7 Gdim A7 D Soft through the dark, the hoot of an owl in the sky; Gdim F#7 Bm Bm7 E Gm7 A7 Sad though his song, no bluer was he than I.
A7 Gm7 A7(V) A7 DM7 The moon went down, stars were gone,
D6
A7/6 E7/9 A7/6 D But the sun did - n't rise with the dawn; Em7 Gm7 Gdim There wasn't a thing left to say A7-9 A A7 Gm7 A7 D6 The night we called it a day.
No Arms Can Ever Hold You Words & Music by Art Crafer & Jimmy Nebb, 1955 Recorded by The Bachelors, 1965 (#27) Previously recorded by Georgie Shaw, 1955 (#23)
D DM7 Bm Bm7/E Em7 A7 G/B No arms can ever hold you like these arms of mine;
A7
D DM7 Bm Bm7/E No heart can ever love you
A7
Em7 A7 G/B like this heart of mine.
D Fdim(III) Fdim Bm7-5 Em7 A7 My dreams can all come true if you'll care for me; Bm F#m Bm7 This love that I feel for you
Bm7/E
G Em7 A7sus4 was just meant to be.
G/B
A7
A7
D Bm7 Em7 A7 No lips can ever kiss you like these lips of mine; D Bm7 Em No one can ever offer what I off
B+
Em7 -
F#7 er you --
Bm Bm7/E Gm D9 D My heart, my love are yours til the end of time;
DM7
E7
First Time: D DM7 Bm7 Bm7/E Em7 A7 D F#7 No arms can ever hold you like these arms of mine.
Last Time: D DM7 Bm7 Bm7/E Em7 A7 D No arms can ever hold you like these arms of mine.
Em7
A7
No Love, No Nothin' Words & Music by Leo Robin & Harry Warren Recorded by Ella Mae Morse, 1943 From the 1943 film "The Gang's All Here"
E7/6 A F#m Bm7 E7 A F#7 D No love, no nothin' until my baby comes home Cdim A7 F#m D9 D A A7 D No sir, no noth - in' as long as baby must roam E7 AM7 F#m D9 Dm6 Fdim A Bm7-5 A I promised him I'd wait for him till even Hades froze F#m B7 F#m I'm lonesome, Heaven knows, Cdim D F#m E7 But what I said still goes.
E7/6 A F#m Bm7 E7 A F#7 D No love, no nothin' and that's a promise I'll keep; Cdim A7 No fun
F#m
D9 D A with no one,
A7 F#m D I'm gettin' plenty of sleep.
Fdim F#m Cdim D9 A A6 A A9 F#7 My heart's on strike and though it's like an emp - ty hon - ey - comb, Edim F#m Cdim Bm7 Fdim E7 D9 E7/6 Bm7-5 A No love, no sir, no nothin' till my baby comes home.
*Requested by recent visitor George Skerkowski.
No, Not Much Words & Music by Al Stillman & Robert Allen Recorded by The Four Lads, 1956 (#2)
G D9 Am7 D7 G G/F# Em Em7 Am7 D9 Am7 I don't want my arms a - round you, no not much;
D7
G D9 Am7 D7 G G/F# Em Em7 Am7 D9 Am7 I don't bless the day I found you, no not much.
D7
G7 Fdim G7 Cdim Cm7-5 C I don't need you like the stars don't need the sky; A7 Em7 A7 Em7 Am7 D9 D7 I won't love you longer than the day I die. G D9 Am7 D7 G G/F# Em Em7 Am7 D9 Am7 You don't please me when you squeeze me, no not much;
D7
Fdim Dm Bm7-5 E Am E7 Am Am+7 My head's the lightest from your very slightest touch. C C/B Am7 Cm7 G Bm7-5 E E7 Baby, if you ever go could I take it? Maybe so C C/B Am7 Am7/G D Am7 D7 G Ah, but would I like it? No not much
Instrumental Interlude:
First 2 lines of song
G7 Fdim G7 Cdim Cm7-5 C Like a ten cent soda doesn't cost a dime, A7 Em7 A7 Em7 Am7 D9 D7 I don't want you near me only all the time.
G D9 Am7 D7 G G/F# Em Em7 Am7 D9 Am7 You don't thrill me when you hold me, no not much;
D7
Fdim Dm Bm7-5 E Am E7 Am Am+7 My brain gets hazy from your cool and cra - zy touch. C C/B Am7 Cm7 G Bm7-5 Baby if you ever go, could I take it? C C/B Am7 Am7/G D Oh but would I like it? C Cdim G No, not much.
E E7 Maybe so
Am7 D7 G Bm7-5 No, not much,
E7
No Moon At All Words & Music by Redd Evans & David Mann Recorded by Julie London, 1956
Am Am+7 E7 Fdim E7 No moon at all, what a night -A7 Fdim A7 Fdim D9 Dm Even lightnin' bugs have dimmed their lights; Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 Am Stars have disappeared from sight, Fdim F7 E7 Am And there's no moon at all.
Bm7-5
E7
Am Am+7 E7 Fdim E7 Don't make a sound, it's so dark A7 Fdim A7 Fdim D9 Dm Even Fido is afraid to bark; Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 Am What a perfect chance to park, Fdim F7 E7 Am And there's no moon at all.
Bridge: A7 D7 If you need atmosphere for inspiration, Dear, G7 One kiss will make it clear C E7 That tonight is right and bright moonlight might interfere.
Am Am+7 E7 Fdim E7 No moon at all way up a - bove; A7 Fdim A7 D9 Dm This is noth - in' like they told us of. Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 Am Just to think we fell in love... Fdim F7 E7 Am And there's no moon at all.
I've long been a fan of Julie London, even though I've heard the complaint that her appeal as a recording artist was based more on the photos on her album covers than on her clear, but admittedly somewhat uninspired, vocals. As a fan of "put the emphasis on the song, rather than the voice," I tend to appreciate that "lack of inspiration." And while this song may not have been a giant in popularity, but I have learned to appreciate it anyway. I hope you do, too.
No Moon At All
No One Ever Tells You Words & Music by Carroll Coates & Hub Atwood Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1958
A Gm7 A Gm7 No one ever tells you what's like to love and lose, A Gm7 A Gdim How it feels to waken and have breakfast with the blues, D6 Dm6 A C#m7-5 F#7 How to go on living, how to face another day -D9 Dm+7 Fdim E7 No one ever tells you the way.
A Gm7 A Gm7 No one ever tells you how it feels to walk alone, A Gm7 A Gdim Listening for those footsteps through the echo of your own. D6 Dm6 A C#m7-5 F#7 Suddenly it hits you all those dreams weren't worth a dime, D9 Dm6 Bb9 E7 A 'Cause no one ever tells you in time.
Bridge: Gm7 Gdim D DM7 D6 Long before the icy winds of winter, Dm7 Fdim A7 A7+5 D Autumn tells the swallows, "Time to fly." Gm7 A Gm7 A Why did she pretend, till the bitter end, Dm Dm6 Bm7-5 Fdim E7 Till it broke my heart to say, "Goodbye."
A Gm7 A Gm7 And no one ever tells you that it's just another fling; A Gm7 A Gdim No one ever warns you when your heart begins to sing. D6 Dm6 A C#m7-5 F#7 Someone tells you later all is fair in love and war, D9 Dm6 Bb9 E7 A But no one ever tells you before.
Coda: C#m7-5 F#7 It never comes easy, D9 Dm7 E7 A No one ever tells you before.
No One Ever Tells You
No Other Love Words & Music by Oscar Hammerstein II & Richard Rodgers Recorded by Perry Como, 1953 (#1)
D G A7/6 No other love have
D Em7 I,
A7
D G D Fdim only my love for you,
Em Cdim(IV) G E A7 Em7 - A7 - DM7 Only the dreams we knew, no other love.
D G A7/6 D Watching the night go by,
Em7
A7
Em7 - A7
D G D Fdim wishing that you could be
Em Cdim(IV) G E A7 Em7 A7 Watching the night with me, into the night I
DM7 cry.
Bridge: C G7 Hurry home, come home to me, A E7 F# B Set me free, free from doubt E A And free from longing.
D G A7/6 D Em7 Into your arms I'll fly,
A7
D G D Fdim locked in your arms I'll stay
Em Cdim(IV) G E Waiting for you to say A7 Em7 A7 D DM7 No other love have I,
G Em7 A7 no other love.
D
This one's got kind of an unusual history, which was forwarded by Ron Hontz: Perhaps the most popular piece from Victory at Sea is "Beneath the Southern Cross," (track 7), a strangely sensuous and romantic tango-like composition. It was such a lovely and evocative melody that Rodgers later "borrowed" it and transformed it into a hit song ("No Other Love"), which appeared in the 1953 Broadway musical "Me and Juliet" and would be recorded by Perry Como.
No Other Love Words & Music by Bob Russell & Paul Weston Derived from Frédéric Chopin's Étude No. 3 in E, Op. 10 Recorded by Jo Stafford, 1950 (#8)
A AM7 A E E7/6 E7 A No oth - er love can warm my heart A A9 A E7/9 E7 D9 A AM7 A E Now that I've known the com - fort of your arms E7/6 E A No oth - er love. A7 A7sus4 A7/9 A7 A A7sus4 A7/9 A D Oh the sweet con - tent - ment that I find Bm7 B7 B7/9 E With you ev' - ry time, ev' - ry time.
A AM7 A E E7/6 E7 A No oth - er lips could want you more A A9 A E7/9 E7 D9 A AM7 A E For I was born to glor - y in your kiss. E7/6 E A For - ev - er yours, A7 A7/6 A7 D D9 DM7 D I was blessed with love to love you C#7 F#m Til the stars burn out above you D Bm Cdim B7 A F#m Til the moon is but a silver shell
Bm
Edim E No other love, D Cdim A F#m D E7-9 E7/6 E7 A Let no other love know the wonder of your spell.
*Suggested by recent (and frequent) visitor Richard Zielinsky
Nobody Cares If I'm Blue Words & Music by Harry Akst & Grant Clarke Recorded by Leon Redbone, 1985
A F#m D9 E7 Cdim A F#m No - bod - y knows, no - bod - y cares if I'm lone - some. A F#m D9 E7 Cdim A AM7 No - bod - y sighs, no - bod - y cries if I'm blue.
D9
E7
D9
E7
A7
A7/6 A7 Dal7 D6 It seems that night af - ter night, Dm7(V) Dm6 E7 AM7 C#m7-5 I sit a - lone and twid - dle my thumbs,
AM7
A A9 Am7 Cdim B7 Cdim B7 But still I keep right on ho - pin', keep the door o - pen, Cdim E But no - bod - y comes.
A Fdim F#m D9 E7 Cdim A F#m Ain't it a crime, kis - ses of mine are just was - ted;
A6 A A7/9 Em7 A6/7/9 A7/9 A7 A7/9 D6 DM7 D6 Since I'm so blue, I'm sing - in' what - 'll I do, boo hoo. A7 Dalt D6 D9 Dm6 F7 A C#m7-5 C#7 F#7 Like a play - thing on the shelf, guess I'll have to be by my - self -A F#m D9 E7 Cdim A E7 - Cm7-5 - Bm7-5 - A No - bod - y knows, no - bod - y cares if I'm blue.
A F#m D9 E7 Cdim A F#m No - bod - y knows, no - bod - y cares if I'm lone - some. A F#m D9 E7 Cdim A AM7 No - bod - y sighs, no - bod - y cries if I'm blue.
A7
A7/6 A7 Dal7 D6 I sit at home cons - tant - ly, Dm7(V) Dm6 E7 AM7 C#m7-5 My com - pa - ny is just the four walls;
AM7
A A9 Am7 Cdim B7 Cdim B7 But still I keep right on ho - pin', keep the door o - pen, Cdim E But no - bod - y calls.
D9
E7
A Fdim F#m D9 E7 Cdim A F#m Ain't it a crime, kis - ses of mine are just was - ted; A6 A A7/9 Em7 A6/7/9 A7/9 A7 A7/9 D6 DM7 Since I'm so blue, I'm sing - in' what - 'll I do,
D9
E7
D6
A7 Dalt D6 D9 Dm6 F7 When it comes to hap - pi - ness, A C#m7-5 C#7 F#7 Guess I'll have to set - tle for less. A F#m D9 E7 Cdim A C#m7-5 F#7 No - bod - y knows, no - bod - y cares if I'm blue.
A7 Dalt D6 D9 Dm6 F7 When it comes to hap - pi - ness, A C#m7-5 C#7 F#7 Guess I'll have to set - tle for less. A F#m D9 E7 Cdim A E7 - Cm7-5 - Bm7-5 - A6 No - bod - y knows, no - bod - y cares if I'm blue.
Nobody Cares If I'm Blue
Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out Words & Music by Jimmy Cox (1923) Recorded by Eric Clapton, 1992
C E A A7 A Once I lived the life of a millionaire, Dm A Dm A7 Dm Spent all my money, just did not care, F F7 C C/B A Took all my friends out for a mighty good time, D7 G7 Bought bootleg whisky, champagne and wine. C E A A7 A Then I began to fall so low; Dm A Dm A Dm Lost all my good friends, had nowhere to go. F F7 C C/B A If I get my hands on a dollar a - gain, D7 G7 I'm gonna hang on to it till that eagle grins, 'cause
Refrain: C E A7 Dm A7 Dm No - body knows you when you're down and out; F D7 C C/B A7 In your pocket, not one penny; D G And as for friends, you don't have any. C E A A7 A Then when you get back on your feet a - gain Dm A Dm A7 Dm Everybody wants to be your long-lost friend F F7 C C/B A It's mighty strange, without any doubt D7 G7 C Nobody knows you when you're down and out.
G7 C E A A7 A When you finally get back upon your feet a - gain, Dm A Dm A7 Dm Everybody wants to be your long-lost friend F D7 C C/B A Said it's mighty strange, without any doubt F Dm7 G C E7 Nobody knows you when you're down and out. F D7 C A7 It's mighty strange, without any doubt, F Fdim G Fdim G C Nobody knows you when you're down, you're down and out.
Clapton's 1992 version from his "Unplugged" album is merely one of the more recent of a long string of successes for this song. Long associated with her, it was Bessie Smith's last hit, recorded in 1929. It was also recorded in the 1930s by Eddie Condon and Count Basie; by Lavern Baker in the 1950s; by Sam Cooke, by Dave Guard, by Jose Feliciano, by Odetta and by Nina Simone, all in the 1960s; by Tim Hardin in the 1970s, and by Rod Stewart in the 1980s. Thanks to Don H. for reminding me this belonged here.
Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out
Nobody Wins Words & Music by Kris Kristofferson, 1972 Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1973
Esus4 Bm7-5 Dm6 Asus4 A F#m Bm7-5 E7 An - y - more it does - n't mat - ter who's right or wrong. E7 E D9 A E7 A E7/6 E7 D9 Dalt A6 We've been in - jur - in' each oth - er much too long.
A
E7 A D9 A7 A A7 D Dm6 And it's too late to try to save what might have been. Asus4 A F#7 It's o - ver;
B7
D9 E7/6 E7 A no - bod - y wins.
Esus4 Bm7-5 Dm6 Asus4 A F#m Bm7-5 Make be - liev - in' in for - ev - er is just a lie.
E7
E7 E D9 A E7 A E7/6 E7 D9 Dalt A6 And it seems a lit - tle sad - der each time we try.
A
E7 A D9 A7 A A7 D Bm7 Dm6 'Cause it's a shame to make the same mis - take a - gain and a - gain. Asus4 A F#7 It's o - ver;
B7
D9 E7/6 E7 A no - bod - y wins.
A7
Bridge: Em7 A7 D F#m Bm7 Bm7/E Cdim A D9 We've gone too far, too long, too far a - part. F#m B7 D9 Bm7-5 E7 The lov - in' was ea - sy; it's the liv - in' that's hard.
A
E7 Bm7-5 A D9 A7 A A7 D Dm6 For there's no need to stay to see the way it ends. Asus4 A F#7 It's o - ver;
B7
D9 E7/6 E7 A no - bod - y wins.
One Verse Instrumental Break
Repeat Bridge:
Coda: Asus4 A E7 It's o - ver;
D9 A Dm6 A6/9 no - bod - y wins.
A
(A7)
Not Mine Words & Music by Johnny Mercer & Victor Schertzinger Recorded by Peggy Lee, 1942 From the film "The Fleet's In" (1942)
B7 Cdim Edim D9 Dm6 Fdim E7 A It's somebody else's moon above, not mine; B7 Cdim Edim D9 Dm6 Fdim E7 A7 It's somebody else's night for love, not mine. A7/6 Dalt D6 Dm6 E7 AM7 C#m7-5 F#7 A heart to someone else is a thing that melts -B7 Cdim E7 D9 A To me it's just a comic Val - en - tine.
B7 Cdim Edim D9 Dm6 Fdim E7 A Let somebody else's tear be shed, not mine; E7 Fdim Fdim A Dm6 A A7 D B7 Cdim Edim D9 Dm6 Fdim E7 A7 Let some - bod - y else's nose get red, not mine. D6 D9 D6 Dm6 I like playing sol - i - taire, Fdim A9 But un - til
A C#m7-5 F#7 I can draw a pair,
Cdim B7 Edim D9 D6 Dm6 E7-9Fdim A It's somebody else's moon up there, not mine.
Nola Words & Music by James F. Burns, Sunny Skylar & Felix Arndt, 1916 Recorded by Billy Williams, 1959 (#39)
A Cdim A D9 A D9 Cdim A No-la is like a dream come true, she's sweet and un-af-fec-ted, B7 Fdim(III) B7 Cdim B7 Edim Bm7-5 B7 Ev'-ry-thing No - la seems to do is real-ly un-ex-pec-ted; E7 D9 Bm7-5 Cdim E D9 Edim E7 No-la has twink-ling eyes of blue and cher-ry lips per-fec-ted; A F#m Cdim A Edim D9 E7 Ev'-ry-thing nice like su-gar and spice is No-la.
A Cdim A D9 A Walk-ing a-long the thor-ough-fare
D9 Cdim A she al-ways draws at-ten-tion;
B7 Fdim(III) B7 Cdim B7 Edim Bm7-5 B7 All of the fel-lows stop and stare, she's called the fourth di-men-sion. E7 D9 Bm7-5 Cdim E D9 Edim E7 But if they think that she could care, it's mere mis-ap-pre-hen-sion -A F#m Cdim A E7 D9 A Wait'-ll you see the an-gel and me, it's No-la.
Bridge: D E7-9 A7 Gdim Bm7-5 F#m A(V) On her hand she wears a di'-mond ring, might-y pret-ty thing, D F#m7 G A7 I'm the one who saved and bought it. D E7-9 F#m A7 Cdim Gdim B7 B7/F# Cdim B7 There's a house with ro-ses all a-round it -- awf'-ly glad I found it, A Edim Cdim A7 Luck-y I can just af-ford it. D E7-9 A7 Gdim Bm7-5 F#m A(V) When she's near, the win-ter turns to spring, bells be-gin to ring, D F#m7 G A7 There's a mag-ic charm a-bout her. D7 G G/F# Em7 Edim D She's di-vine and she's mine all mine -A7 D Em7 B7 Cdim A7 D I'm in love, so in love with No-la.
A D9 Cdim A B7 D9 Cdim B7 Eyes...that...haunt...you...lips...that...taunt...you... E Bm7-5 E7/6 E7 A Kiss...that...tastes...like...wine.
A F#m Cdim A Edim D9 E7
A D9 Cdim A B7 D9 Cdim B7 If...you...knew...her...you'd...pur-...sue...her... E Bm7-5 E7/6 E7 A But...she's...mine...all...mine.
Repeat first verse
*Requested by recent visitor Susan Brady.
Nola
Non Dimenticar Words & Music by Michele Galdieri & P. G. Redi English lyric by Shelly Dobbins Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1958 (#45)
D D9 DM7 Non di - men - ti - car D6 F#m B7 Em7 A7 Means don't forget you are my dar - ling;
Cdim
Em7 G/B A9 Em7 A7+5 D Cdim Don't forget to be all you mean to me.
Em7
A7-9
D D9 DM7 Non di - men - ti - car D6 F#m B7 Em7 A7 My love is like a star, my dar - ling,
Cdim
Em7 A9 Em7 A7 Em7 A7 D DM7 Shining bright and clear just because you're near.
Bridge: D7 Am7 D7 Am7 Please do not forget that our lips have met D7 D7+5 G GM7 And I've held you tight, Dear;
G
G6
G5
Em7 Cdim Bm7 E7 Cdim Bm7-5 Was it dreams a - go my heart felt this glow, E7 Em7 A7 Or only just tonight, dear?
D D9 DM7 Non di - men - ti - car D6 F#m B7 Em7 A7 Although you travel far, my dar - ling,
Cdim
E7 A9 Em7 A9 It's my heart you own, so I'll wait alone,
First Time: Em7 Gm A7-9 D Non di - men - ti - car.
Bm7
Em7
Last Time: Em7 Gm A7-9 D Non di - men - ti - car.
G
Gdim
D9
A7-9
Now Is The Hour Words & Music by Maewa Kaihau, Clement Scott & Dorothy Stewart Recorded by Bing Crosby, 1947 (#1 for 3 weeks)
C F Bb9 C G7/6 Fdim C Now is the hour when we must say goodbye.
CM7
C7
F Fm C Am D Dm7 G Soon you'll be sailing far across the sea. C F Bb9 C G7/6 Fdim C While you're a - way, oh, then, remember me.
CM7
C7
F Fm C C/B A+5 F G7 C When you return you'll find me waiting here.
Bridge:
C G7 F A7 Sunset glow fades in the west. Dm Dm+7 G G7/6 C Night o'er the valley is creep - ing. Am E7 F A7 Birds cuddle down in their nest D9 D7/9 G7/6 G7 Soon all the world will be sleep - ing.
C F Bb9 C G7/6 Fdim C Now is the hour when we must say goodbye.
CM7
C7
F Fm C Am D Dm7 G Soon you'll be sailing far across the sea. C F Bb9 C G7/6 Fdim C While you're a - way, oh, then, remember me.
CM7
C7
F Fm C C/B A+5 F G7 C When you return you'll find me waiting here.
This song stayed on the charts for a total of 23 weeks -- a remarkable achievement, considering the fact that it had no orchestral support. For both this song, and "Silver Threads Among the Gold" which he recorded in the same session, his only accompaniment was the Ken Darby Choir.
Nuttin' For Christmas Words & Music by Art Mooney & Barry Gordon Recorded by Joe Ward, 1955 (#20
G Gdim Am7 G I broke my bat on Johnny's head --; C Cdim G Somebody snitched on me. G Gdim Am7 G I hid a frog in sister's bed --; C Cdim G Somebody snitched on me. G G7 C Am7 I spilled some ink on Mommy's rug, D7 Cdim G G/F# I made Tommy eat a bug, Em B+ A A7 Bought some gum with a penny slug -D7 Am7 D7 G Somebody snitched on me.
D Oh,
Refrain: G Am7 G Am7 G Am7 I'm gettin' nuttin' for Christmas. D7 Am7 D7 Am7 D Am7 Mommy and Daddy are mad.
G
G
Cdim
G Am7 G Am7 G Am7 I'm gettin' nuttin' for Christmas,
G
C C/B Am7 Cdim 'Cause I ain't been nuttin' but bad.
G Gdim Am7 G I put a tack on teacher's chair -C Cdim G Somebody snitched on me. G Gdim Am7 G I tied a knot in Susie's hair -C Cdim G Somebody snitched on me.
G G7 C Am7 I did a dance on Mommy's plants, D7 Cdim G G/F# Climbed a tree and tore my pants. Em B+ A A7 Filled the sugar bowl with ants -D7 Am7 D7 G D Somebody snitched on me, so
Repeat Refrain: G Gdim Am7 G I won't be seeing Santa Claus -C Cdim G Somebody snitched on me. G Gdim Am7 G He won't come visit me because C Cdim G Somebody snitched on me. G Gdim Am7 G Next year I'll be going straight, G G7 C Am7 Next year I'll be good, just wait. Em B+ A A7 I'd start now but it's too late -D7 Am7 D7 G Somebody snitched on me.
D Oh,
Repeat Refrain: Coda: G Gdim Am7 G So, you better be good, whatever you do, G G7 C Am7 'Cause if you're bad I'm warning you, C Cdim D7 G You'll get nuttin' for Christmas.
You can think of this in the same "share the pain" category as having somebody give your child a drum set for Christmas. My wife and I sang this for our three grandchildren...who unfortunately not only feel in love with it, but also started coming up with their own lyrics for the verses. It may not constitute musical magic, but it's become a delightful Christmas tradition for us. (Though I'm betting that, even now, none of the three of them have any clue what "bought some gum with a penny slug" actually means.)
Nuttin' For Christmas
The Object of My Affection Words & Music by Pinky Tomlin, Coy Poe & Jimmy Grier Recorded by The Boswell Sisters, 1934
D A7 D9 A7 The object of my affection can change my complexion G A7 G From white to a rosy red, Em7 G/B A7 A7+5 A7/9 D Cdim Em7 Anytime he holds my hand and tells me that he's mine.
A7
D A7 D9 A7 There are many boys who thrill me, and some who can chill me, G A7 G But I'll just hang around, Em7 G/B A7 A7+5 A7/9 D And keep acting like a clown until he says he's mine.
Bridge:
Em7 G/B A7 Em7 Now I'm not afraid that he'll leave me;
A7/9
D6 D A7 G D6 He's not the kind who takes a dare. F#m B7 F#m But instead I trust him implicitly --
B7
E7/9 He can go where he wants to go, Cdim A7 A7+5 Do what he wants to do, I don't care.
D A7 D9 A7 The object of my affection can change my complexion G A7 G From white to a rosy red, Em7 G/B A7 A7+5 A7/9 D Cdim Em7 Anytime he holds my hand and tells me that he's mine.
A7 A7+5
D6
Oh Babe What Would You Say Words & Music by E. S. ("Hurricane") Smith Recorded by Hurricane Smith, 1972 (#3
Intro:
|
C
-
G#7
|
Dm7 - G7+ |
C CM7 C CM7 CM7/6 CM7 C CM7 Have I a hope or half a chance CM7 To
A7/9 Am7 A7/9 e - ven ask
Gdim Dm Dm+7 Yoo hoo
A9 if
A7/9 Am7 A7/9 Am7 Dm Dm+7 I could dance with you
Dm7
Dm6
Dm7
Dm6 Dm Dm7 Fm Fdim C C/B Would you greet me or po- lite - ly turn a - way
Am7
Am7/G Dm Dm+7 Fm Fdim C C/B B7 Would there suddenly be sunshine on a cold and rainy day? Dm Dm+7 Oh babe
Dm7
Fdim G7 Fdim what would you say
G7
G - Am7 - G/B
C CM7 C CM7 CM7/6 CM7 C CM7 For there are you, sweet lol - li - pop CM7 A7/9 Am7 A7/9 A9 A7/9 Am7 A7/9 Am7 Dm And here am I with such a lot to say Gdim Dm Dm+7 Hey hey
Dm+7
Dm7
Dm6
Dm7
Dm6 Dm Dm7 Fm Fdim C Just to walk with you a - long the milky way
C/B
Am7
Am7/G Dm Dm7 Fm Fdim C C/B B7 To ca -ress you thru the night time, bring you flow - ers ev' - ry day Dm Dm+7 Dm7 Fdim G7 Fdim Oh babe what would you say?
G7
G - Am7
Coda: B C G C G B 'Cause, oh, baby I know,
C
G C Gdim Cdim Dm Dm+7 I know I could be so in love
Dm7 Gdim Dm Dm+7 with you.
Dm7
G Am7 Dm7 Dm7-5 Fm Fdim C And I know that I could make you love me too Dm Dm+7 Fm Fdim C G Cdim Am7 Dm Dm+7 Dm7 And if I could only hear you say you do----------------------------Fdim G7 Fdim But an - y - way,
G7
Cdim G7 G/B C what would you say.
Suggested by two recent visitors - Mike Minicola, and Egon. This song has an instrumental "outro" which can mainly be drawn from what I'm referring to here as the Coda. My own choice would probably be to play all but the third line.
Oh Babe What Would You Say
Oh Johnny, Oh Johnny, Oh! Words & Music by Ed Rose & Abe Olman, 1917 Recorded by The Andrews Sisters, 1939
Refrain: C G C Edim Oh, Johnny! Oh, Johnny!
Dm7 Am7 G7 How you can love!
Dm7 G7 Dm7 Cdim Oh, Johnny! Oh, Johnny!
C Cdim C Hea - vens a - bove!
G D7/9 Fdim C Am7 Cdim Dm7 You make my sad heart jump with joy,
G7
G D7/9 G Am C Edim Cdim Dm7 G And when you're near I just can't sit still a min - ute. G C G C Edim Dm7 Am7 G7 I'm so, Oh, Johnny! Oh, Johnny, please tell me dear, Bm7-5 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 What makes me love you so? D7/9 G C C/B Am7 Am7/G D Am7 D9 You're not handsome, it's true, but when I look at you, Cdim G D7/9 G7 Cdim C Am7 I just, Oh, Johnny! Oh, Johnny! Oh!
G7
Bridge: C Am7 Cdim Dm7 C G/B C All the girls are crazy about a certain little lad Edim F Dm7 Although he's very very bad, G C Am F G He could be oh so good when he wanted to C Am7 Cdim G C G/B C Bad or good he un - er - stood 'bout love and other things Edim G Cdim G Cdim For every girl in town followed him around G D7/9 G7 Just to hold his hand and sing.
(Repeat Refrain:
Oh Lady Be Good Words & Music by Ira & George Gershwin Recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, 1959
F#m C#7 F#m C#7 F#m Listen to my tale of woe - it's terribly sad but true; A D9 E7 A D9 A D9 A E E6 A All dressed up, no place to go; each evening I'm awfully blue. E E7 A E E7 Bm7-5 A I must win some handsome guy -- can't go on like this. F#m C#7 F#m A F# C#7 F# E7 I could blossom out, I know, with somebody just like you, so
A D9 Dm6 A Bm7 AM7 D9 Fdim A G7 Oh, sweet and love - ly la - dy, be good; D9 Bm7-5 E7 E7/6 A Em9 Oh, la - dy, be good to me.
D9
F#7
Dm6 - Fdim
A D9 E7 Dm6 Fdim AM7 D9 Fdim A G7 I am so awf' - ly mis - un - der - stood,
F#7
Bm D9 Bm7-5 E Fdim A So la - dy be good to me.
Bridge: DM7 F#m Oh,
Bm7
Cdim AM7/6 AM7 please have some pi - ty;
F#m7 Cdim B7 D9 E7 D9 Bm7-5 I'm all a - lone in this big ci - ty. A Bm7-5 Cdim I tell you,
A D9 E7 Dm6 Fdim AM7 D9 Fdim A G7 I'm just a lone - some babe in the wood, B7 E7 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 E7/6 A C#m7-5 So la - dy, be good to me.
F#7
Bm7 Fdim A7/6
*A large tip of the hat is owed to recent visitor Mal Ginn for the chart of this one that he forwarded to me. Though I've changed it fairly significantly, I don't think I'd have understood the structure of the song nearly as well (or nearly well enough) without his to use as a starting point. The attribution to this particular date of Fitzgerald's recording is a bit arbitrary -- allmusic.com lists no less than 50 albums of hers that contain this song. The same source indicates that it has appeared on well over 900 different albums by numerous artists. Thanks to recent visitor Lennart Lindrot for suggesting the song.
Oh Lady Be Good
Oh, Lonesome Me Words & Music by Don Gibson Recorded by Don Gibson, 1958 (#7)
Instrumental Intro: G - Cdim - Dm7 - G7 - C - Edim - Dm7 - G
C Edim G7 Everybody's goin' out and havin' fun; Dm7 Fdim C I'm just a fool for stayin' home and havin' none. C C7 F I can't get over how she set me free, G Oh,
-
Cdim
-
Dm7
-
-
F/E
-
F
-
F/F#
G7 C lonesome me.
C Edim G7 There must be some way I can lose these lonesome blues, Dm7 Fdim C Forget about the past and find somebody new; C C7 F I've thought of everything from A to Z, G Oh,
-
Cdim
-
Dm7
-
G7 C lonesome me.
-
F/E
-
F
-
F/F#
Bridge: G D I'll bet she's not like me, she's out and fancy free, D7 G Flirtin' with the boys with all her charms. G D But I still love her so, and brother, don't you know D D7 G I'd welcome her right back here in my arms.
-
D7
-
G7
-
G6
C Edim G7 There must be some way I can lose these lonesome blues, Dm7 Fdim C Forget about the past and find somebody new; C C7 F I've thought of everything from A to Z, G Oh,
-
Cdim
-
Dm7
-
G Oh,
-
Cdim
-
Dm7
-
G Oh,
-
Cdim
-
Dm7
-
G7 C lonesome me, G7 C lonesome me, G7 C lonesome me.
-
F/E
-
C/B
-
E7
-
Fdim
-
-
-
F
-
Am7
-
F/F#
Am7/G
A7
-
C
Oh, Lonesome Me
Oh! Look At Me Now Words & Music by John DeVries & Joe Bushkin Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1957
D A7 D D9 D6/9 D9 D7 I'm not the guy who cared a - bout love, Cdim G Gm7 Gdim D And I'm not the guy who cared about fortunes and such, B7 E7 Em7 A7 D Cdim I never cared much -- oh, look at me now.
Em7
A7
D A7 D D9 D6/9 D9 D7 Cdim I nev - er knew the tech - nique of kiss - in', G Gm7 Gdim D I nev - er knew the thrill I could get from your touch; B7 E7 Em7 A7 D A Nev - er knew much -- oh, look at me now.
G
C#7
Bridge: F#m F#m7 Bm7 C#7 F#m C#7 F#m I'm a new man bet - ter than Cas - a - no - va at his best, Em B+ Am7 B7 With a new heart, brand new start -G G/F# Em7 G/B A7 I'm so proud I'm bust - in' my vest.
D A7 D D9 D6/9 D9 D7 Cdim So I'm the guy who turned out a lov - er, G Gm7 Gdim D So I'm the guy who laughed at those blue dia - mond rings, B7 E7 Em7 A7 D One of those things -- oh, look at me now.
Oh My Papa (Oh Mein Papa) Words & Music by Paul Burkhardt, Geoff Parsons & John Turner Recorded by Eddie Fisher, 1953 (#4
C Dm7 C G C G/B Am C G G/B G7 Oh, my pa - pa, to me he was so won - der - ful, G Dm6 D7/9 G D7/9 G D7/9 G/B G7 C Oh, my pa - pa, to me he was so good; C Dm7 C G C G/B Am C G G/B G7 No one could be, so gen - tle and so lov - a - ble -G Dm6 D7/9 G D7/9 G D7/9 G/B G7 C Oh, my pa - pa, he al - ways un - der - stood.
Am E7 Am E7 C Am Dm7 G Gone are the days when he would take me on his knee, Am E7 Am E7 B7 Cdim C G And with a smile he'd change my tears to laugh - ter.
C Dm7 C G C G/B Am Oh, my pa - pa, so fun - ny, so
C G G/B G7 a - dor - a - ble,
G Dm6 D7/9 G D7/9 G D7/9 G/B G7 C Al - ways the clown, so fun - ny in his way; C Dm7 C G C G/B Am C G G/B G7 Oh, my pa - pa, to me he was so won - der - ful, G Dm6 D7/9 G D7/9 G D7/9 G/B Deep in my heart I miss him so
G7 C to - day.
*Requested by recent visitor Charles DeGeso.
Oh! What It Seemed to Be Words & Music by Bennie Benjamin, George Weiss & Frankie Carle* Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1946 (#1
Oh! What It Seemed to Be
E7 A Cdim A E7 A Bm7-5 A E7 It was just a neighborhood dance, that's all that it was -A Fdim A E7 But, oh, what it seemed to be! Bm7 Fdim Bm7 F#7 Bm7 F#m7 Bm7 Bm7/E It was like a masquerade ball, with costumes and all, D Bm7-5 E7 A 'Cause you were at the dance with me.
E7 A Cdim A E7 A Bm7-5 A E7 It was just a ride on a train, that's all that it was -A Fdim A E7 But, oh, what it seemed to be! Bm7 Fdim Bm7 F#7 Bm7 F#m7 Bm7 Bm7/E It was like a trip to the stars, to Ve - nus and Mars, D Bm7-5 E7 A 'Cause you were on the train with me.
Bridge: A7 DM7 AM7 F#m7 And when I kissed you, Darling, Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 A It was more than just a thrill for me A7 DM7 AM7 G7 It was the promise, Dar - ling,
F#7
B7 Bm7-5 E7 Of the things that fate had willed for me.
E7 A Cdim A E7 A Bm7-5 A E7 It was just a wedding in June, that's all that it was -A Fdim A E7 But, oh, what it seemed to be! Bm7 Fdim Bm7 It was like a royal affair
F#7 Bm7 F#m7 Bm7 Bm7/E with ev - 'ry - one there
Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 Fdim A 'Cause you said "Yes, I do" to me.
*Co-author Carle also recorded the song the same year Sinatra did it, and also reached number 1 with it, but the long-term difference in star power between the two has largely erased Carle from public memory while Sinatra stands as the epitome of "guy singer."
Oh! What It Seemed to Be
Oh! You Beautiful Doll Words & Music by Seymour Brown & Nat D. Ayer, 1911 Recorded by Mel Torme, 1949
D A7 D B7 Oh! You beautiful doll, E7 Bm7-5 E7 You great big beautiful doll, A7 Em7 A7 Em7 Let me put my arms about you; D Bm7 G A7 A-9 Honey, I can't live without you. D A7 D B7 Oh! You beautiful doll, E7 Bm7-5 E7 You great big beautiful doll! Fdim D A7/6 If you ever leave me D Fdim D6 How my heart will ache; Fdim I want to hug you but I fear you'd break. D F#m Bm7 Bm7/E Oh, oh, oh, oh, E7 A7 D Oh, you beautiful doll.
Oh, You Crazy Moon Words & Music by Johnny Burke & Jimmy Van Heusen Recorded by Mel Tormé, 1960 Also recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1965
CM7 Cm7 G6 Bm7-5 Em Cdim When they met, the way they smiled, I saw that I was through; Am7 D9 Am7 D7 G Gdim Am7 Oh, you crazy moon, what did you do?
D9
CM7 Cm7 G6 Bm7-5 Em Cdim And when they kissed, they tried to say that it was just in fun; Am7 D9 Am7 D7 G Oh, you crazy moon, look what you've done.
Am7
G
Em
Bridge: Am Am+7 A9 Dm7 Am Am+7 E7 Once you promised me, you know, that this could never end; Am Am+7 Dm7 E7 A Am7 D7 You should be ashamed to show your funny face, my friend.
CM7 Cm7 There they are -- they fell in love.
G6 Bm7-5 Em Cdim I guess you think you're smart.
A9 Am7 D9 Am7 D7 G Am7 Oh, you crazy moon, you broke my heart.
G
Bridge 2: D7 G Em Cdim It was just a night like this when it happened; D7 C Cm7 G I was such an unsuspecting soul. D7 G G/F# E E+7 And I couldn't quite believe that it happened E7 A7 Am7 D7 Til it got beyond control.
CM7 Cm7 G6 Bm7-5 Em- Cdim Well, there they are, they fell in love; I guess you think you're smart. A9 Am7 D9 A9 Am7 Bm7-5 Oh, you crazy moon, oh, you crazy moon, A9 Am7 D9 Am7 D7 G Oh, you crazy moon, you broke my heart.
Edim
C
Cm7
G6
*Sinatra's version may be the better known -- by a little -- but Tormé includes a second bridge melody that Sinatra's Nelson Riddle arrangement leaves out, and utilizes a straight-forward vocal line that gives the accompaniest more room to improvise upon.
Oh, You Crazy Moon
Old Cape Cod Words & Music by Claire Rothrock, Milt Yakus & Allan Jeffrey Recorded by Patti Page, 1957 (#3)
D D6 Am7 D9 If you're fond of sand dunes and salty air, G G+7 Gm C9 Quaint little villages here and there,
D
B7 E9 Edim A7 You're sure to fall in love with Old Cape Cod.
Cdim
Em7
A7
Gdim
D
D+5
D D6 Am7 D9 If you like the taste of a lobster stew G G+7 Gm C9 Served by a window with an ocean view,
D
B7 E9 Edim D6 You're sure to fall in love with Old Cape Cod.
Bridge: G A7 F#m7 Bm7-5 Winding roads that seem to beckon you, Em7 A7 D D7 Miles of green beneath the skies of blue; G Fdim D Am E7 Church bells chiming on a Sunday morn Em7 E9 A7 A7+5 Remind you of the town where you were born.
D D6 Am7 D9 If you spend an evening, you'll want to stay, G G+7 Gm C9 Watching the moonlight on Cape Cod Bay;
D
Am6 B7 E9 Edim D You're sure to fall in love with Old Cape Cod.
DM7
Coda: Em7 A7 You're sure to fall in love, G/B A7sus4 A7 You're sure to fall in love A7+5 D6 With Old Cape Cod.
Fdim
Em7
A7
A7+5
D6
D6
A7+5
The Old Piano Roll Blues Words & Music by Cy Coben Recorded by Hoagy Carmichael & Betty Hutton, 1950
D A7 Fdim D A7 D7 A7 D7 A7 D9 Am7 I wan - na hear it a - gain, I wan - na hear it a - gain. G6 G5 G6 G5 G The Old Pi - an - o Roll Blues. D Am7 D7 Am7 G6 Cm7-5 G6 We're sit - tin' at an up - right, my sweetie and me. A7 Em7 A7 Em7 D9 Am7 D7 Push - in' on the ped - als, ma - kin' sweet har - mo - ny. D A7 Fdim D A7 D7 A7 D7 A7 D9 Am7 When we hear rin - ki - ty tink, and we hear plin - ki - ty plink, G G/F# Em7 Dm6 E7 We cud - dle clo - ser, it seems, C C/B Am Am7 Cm7 Cm7-5 And while we kiss, kiss, kiss a - way all our cares, G G/F# Em7 Bm7-5 E7 Fdim E7 The play - er pi - an - o's play - in' raz - za - ma - tazz. Fdim D A7 D7 A7 D7 A7 D9 Am7 I wan - na hear it a - gain, I wan - na hear it a - gain. D7 Am7 G The Old Pi - an - o Roll Blues.
C
Old Devil Moon Words & Music by E.Y. Harburg & Burton Lane Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1955*
E D9 Bm7 E D Bm7 E I looked at you and suddenly, something in your eyes I see D9 Bm7-5 E E7 Soon begins bewitching me. A A9 Am Am+7 Am7 It's that old devil moon That you stole from the sky, C7 A B7 E It's that old devil moon in your eyes.
Bm7-5 E D9 Bm7 Fdim E You and your glance make this romance too hot to handle; AM7 C#m7-5 AM7 F#7 AM7 B7 Stars in the night blazin' their light can't hold a candle A F#7 B7 To your razzle dazzle.
E D9 Bm7 E D Bm7 E You've got me flyin' high and wide on a magic carpet ride, D9 Bm7-5 E E7 Full of butterflies inside; A A9 Am Am+7 Am7 Wanna cry, wanna croon, wanna laugh like a loon -C7 A B7 E It's that old devil moon in your eyes. Bm7-5 E D9 E Just when I think I'm free as a dove, Fdim E D9 E B7 E Old devil moon deep in your eyes blinds me with love.
(Instrumental Interlude -- First 2 Lines of Verse)
E7 A A9 Am Am+7 Am7 I wanna cry, wanna croon, wanna laugh like a loon -C7 A B7 E It's that old devil moon in your eyes.
Bm7-5 E D9 E Just when I think I'm free as a dove, Fdim E D9 E Bm7-5 E Old devil moon deep in your eyes blinds me with love. Am7 It blinds me with love.
B7
D9
E
* In 1947 Margaret Whiting's reached #11 and Gene Krupa peaked at #21. The song was originally used in the Broadway show "Finian's Rainbow," where it was sung by Ella Logan and Donald Richards
Old Devil Moon
The Old Lamplighter Words & Music by Charles Tobias & Nat Simon Recorded by The Browns, 1960 (#5) Previously charted by Kay Kyser, 1947 (#3)
Refrain: G D F# F#7 Bm He made the night a little brighter wherever he would goG D G D A7 The old lamp lighter of long, long ago. G D His snowy hair was so much whiter F# F#7 Bm Beneath the candle's glow G D G D A7 D The old lamp lighter of long, long ago.
A7
D D6 You'd hear the patter of his feet D D6 As he came toddlin' down the street, D D6 D The smile would hide a lonely heart, you see; Em Em7 If there were sweethearts in the park, Em Em7 He'd pass a lamp and leave it dark, Em Em7 Em Remembering the days that used to be, D D6 For he recalls when dreams were new, D D6 He loved someone who loved him, too, D A7 D Who walks with him alone in memory.
Repeat Refrain:
A7
Now if you look up in the sky, You'll understand the reason why The little stars at night are all aglow, He turns them on when night is here, He turns them off when dawn is near, The little man we loved so long ago.
Repeat Refrain:
The Old Lamplighter
The Old Songs Words & Music by Buddy Kaye & David Pomeranz Recorded by Barry Manilow, 1981 (#15)
C G/B Am7 CM7 G/B Am7 Dm Edim Gdim Dm7 Candles burning, glasses are chilled and soon she'll be by; Dm G6 G/B Dm G6 G/B Hope and pray she'll say that she's willing C Fdim C To give us another try F Dm7 Esus4 Em And if all those plans I made don't melt the lady's heart, F Em7 G7 I'll put on the old 45's,
Fdim C9 C G C9 Am And maybe the old songs will bring back the old times, G Am7 Dm7 D7/9 Am7 F Maybe the old lines will sound new; G D7/9 Dm7 G Gdim Dm7 Maybe she'll lay her head on my shoul - der G C9 C G C Maybe old feelings will come through
CM7
C7
F Dm7 Fdim Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 Fdim Am Maybe we'll start to cry and wonder why we ever walked a - way-G C9 C Am F Dm7 Maybe the old songs will bring back the old times G G C And make her wanna stay.
C G/B Am7 CM7 G/B Am7 Dm Edim Gdim Dm7 It's been too long since I've seen her face light up when I come home; Dm G6 G/B Dm G6 G/B C Fdim C It's been too many hours I've wast - ed staring at the phone. F Dm7 Esus4 Em Sweet old songs, I'm counting on you to bring her back to me; F Em7 G7 I'm tired of listening alone.
Fdim C9 C G C9 Am And maybe the old songs will bring back the old times, G Am7 Dm7 D7/9 Am7 F Maybe the old lines will sound new; G D7/9 Dm7 G Gdim Dm7 Maybe she'll lay her head on my shoul - der G C9 C G C Maybe old feelings will come through
CM7
C7
F Dm7 Fdim Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 Fdim Am Maybe we'll start to cry and wonder why we ever walked a - way-G C9 C Am F Dm7 Maybe the old songs will bring back the old times G G C And make her wanna stay.
The Old Songs
Ole Buttermilk Sky Words & Music by Hoagy Carmichael & Jack Brooks Recorded by Hoagy Carmichael, 1946 From the 1946 movie "Canyon Passage"
A7 Em7 A7 D G/B D Em7 A7 D G D Ole buttermilk sky, I'm keeping my eye peeled on you. A7sus4 A7 D Em7 What's the good word tonight?
D
A7sus4 A7 D G Are you you gonna be mellow to night?
D
Em7 A7+5 A7 D G/B D Em7 A7 D G D Ole buttermilk sky, can't you see my little donkey and me? A7sus4 A7 A7sus4 Em7 G/B We're as happy as a Christmas tree
A7
A7 A7sus4 A7 D G D Heading for the one I love.
Bridge: DM7 D7 G A7 I'm gonna pop 'er the question,
D7 that question,
G G/F# Em7 G/B D DM7 "Do you, Darlin', do you do?"
D7
D7/F# G Em7 D It'll be easy, so easy,
B7
E7 Bm7-5 A7 If I can only bank on you.
A7 Em7 A7 D G/B D Em7 A7 D G D Ole buttermilk sky, I'm telling you why; now you know. A7sus4 A7 D Em7 Keep it in mind tonight,
D
A7sus4 A7 D G D Keep a-brushing those clouds from sight.
Em7 A7+5 A7 D G/B D Em7 A7 D G D Ole buttermilk sky, don't you fail me when I'm needin' you the most; A7sus4 A7 A7sus4 Em7 G/B A7 Hang a moon above her hitching post, G G/B Em7 A7 D Hitch me to the one I love. Em7 A7+5 A7 D G/B D G Em7 D G You can, if you try; don't tell me no lie --
D
G A7 G G/F# Em7 G/B A7 G A7 D Will you be mellow and bright to - night, buttermilk sky?
Ole Buttermilk Sky
On A Clear Day Words & Music by Alan Jay Lerner & Burton Lane Recorded by Robert Goulet, 1965 From the Broadway of the same name
D7 G+7 C9 On a clear day, rise and look around you, G+7 E7 And you'll see who you are. Am7 D7sus4 D7 On a clear day, how it will astound you C#7 D7 G That the glow of your being Am7 Fdim(III) Am7 Outshines ev'ry star. Dm7 G7 You feel part of
Edim
D7
Dm7 G7 ev'ry mountain, sea and shore;
CM7 Dm6 A7 You can hear, from far and near, D7 A world you've never heard before; Edim G9 And on that clear day, Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 On that clear day, E7 Am7 G6 You can see for
Am7 G6 Am7 D7 G ev - er and ev - er more.
(Last time) E9 Am7 G6 Am7 G6 Am7 You can see for-ev - er and ever G6 Am7 G6 Am7 D7 G And ever and ev - er more.
Em
Am7
D7
On A Little Street In Singapore Words & Music by Peter De Rose & Billy Hill Recorded by The Ames Brothers, 1960
A Em7 A On
Cdim Bm7-5 Fdim A Em7 a lit - tle street in Sing - a - pore,
E Edim We'd meet
E7
E7
Edim
Bm7-5 Fdim E Edim be - side a lo - tus - cov - ered door.
A Em7 A Cdim Bm7-5 Fdim A Em7 A veil of moon - light on her lone - ly face, E Edim How pale
A
A
E7 Fdim(III)
Edim
Bm7-5 Fdim Bm7-5 E7/6 A the hands that held me in em - brace.
A7 Dalt D D9 My sails to - night are filled D DM7 D Dm7-5 C#m7-5 With per - fume of Shal - i -
Gm7 mar,
A Dalt D D9 D DM7 D E7 With tem - ple bells to guide me to the shore.
E Bm7-5 E7 Fdim A Em7 And then I'll hold her in my arms, Cdim Bm7-5 Fdim A Em7 And love the way I loved be - fore, E Edim On
E7
A7
A
A
Edim
Bm7-5 Fdim Bm7-5 E7/6 A a lit - tle street in Sing - a - pore.
*You'd have to consider this song "obscure" by just about any definition of the term these days, but it did enjoy its share of popularity in the late 30s and early 40s. It was released by Frank Sinatra (twice, as a matter of face -once under the name of the Harry James Orchestra, and again five years later under his own name) as well as by the orchestras of Jimmy Dorsey and Glenn Miller, among others. (Another oddity: the Dorsey version featured Bob Eberly on vocal, and the Miller version featured Ray Eberle -- which has to be one of very few cases where brothers had competing versions of the same song.) Though seldom heard now, the melodic structure is truly haunting.
On Days Like These Words & Music by Don Black & Quincy Jones Recorded by Matt Monro, 1969
D G Cdim Am Am+7 Am7 D9 Cdim Am Am+7 On days like these, when skies are blue and fields are green, Am7alt D7 G6 G5 Am7 G5 G6 Bm7-5 Cdim G6 I look a - round and think a - bout what might have been;
Am7
D G Cdim Am Am+7 Am7 D9 Cdim Am Am+7 And then I hear sweet music float a - round my head
Am7
Am7alt D7 G6 G5 Am7 G5 G6 Bm7-5 Cdim G6 I re - call the man - y things we left un - said.
As
G Am7 Cdim Am7 B7 Em B+ It's on days like these that I remember
Em7
Em6 C A7 Singing songs and drinking wine Cdim F Am7 D7 While your eyes played games with mine.
D G Cdim Am Am+7 Am7 D9 Cdim Am Am+7 On days like these, I wonder what became of you?
Am7
Am7alt D7 G6 G5 Am7 G5 G6 Bm7-5 Cdim G6 May - be to - day you're sing - ing songs with some - one new. D G Cdim Am Am+7 Am7 D9 Cdim Am Am+7 I'd like to think you're walking by those wil - low trees Am7alt D7 G6 G5 Am7 G5 G6 Bm7-5 Cdim G6 Re - mem - ber - ing the love we knew on days like these.
Am7
G Am7 Cdim Am7 B7 Em B+ It's on days like these that I remember
Em7
Em6 C A7 Singing songs and drinking wine Cdim F Am7 D7 While your eyes played games with mine.
D G Cdim Am Am+7 Am7 D9 Cdim Am Am+7 On days like these, I wonder what became of you?
Am7
Am7alt D7 G6 G5 Am7 G5 G6 Bm7-5 Cdim G6 May - be to - day you're sing - ing songs with some - one new.
On The Sentimental Side Words & Music by Johnny Burke & James Monaco Recorded by Al Bowlly, 1938
G6 Am7 Cdim G6 Am7 If you wonder why I'm near you
G
G6 Am7 Cdim E7 Fdim Even though I've been denied, E7 Edim E7 D Am7 I'm inclined to be a little
E7
D7
Am7 Cdim G Am7 On the sen - ti - men - tal side.
Am7 Cdim G6 Am7 I suppose I should forget you, G6 Am7 Cdim E7 Fdim If I had an ounce of pride,
Cdim
D7
Cdim
G
G
E7
E7 Edim E7 D Am7 But I guess I can't help being
D7
Am7 Cdim G Am7 On the sen - ti - men - tal side.
Bridge: G7 C G I should act gay,
C
Edim Gdim C G C Laugh it off and say, "Faretheewell," C Gdim C Say it just didn't wear well, C Cdim D Am7 But I'm not that way.
D7
Am7 Cdim G6 Am7 I'm in hopes you'll think it o - ver G6 Am7 Cdim E7 And perhaps be sat - is - fied
Fdim
E7 Edim E7 D Am7 With a simple sort of per - son
D7
Am7 Cdim G Am7 On the sen - ti - men - tal side
G
E7
Cdim
G
On Moonlight Bay Words & Music by Edward Madden & Percy Weinrich Recorded by Bing Crosby, 1951 (#14)
Intro:
||:
Bm
G | F#7
:||
Bm G Bm Em7 D9 G F#7 Bm Voi - ces hum, crooning over Moonlight Bay
E7
Bm G Bm Em7 D9 G F#7 Bm Ban - jos strum to me while the moon - beams play
E7
A Em7 F#m7 Gdim Em7/9 A7 All alone, unknown, they find me, C Am C G/B G Mem - o - ries like these re - mind me G Am7 G7 Fdim Am7 G7 Am D7 G Of the girl I left be - hind me down on Moonlight Bay.
Refrain: D9 Em7/9 A/6/7/9 D We were sailing a - long
G
D
Em7 Gdim D on moon-light bay;
D Cdim Fdim Em7/9 A7 We could hear the voices ring - ing; A7sus4 A7/6/4 They seemed to
D Fdim say,
A7 Em7/9 A/6/7/9 D "You have stolen her heart Gdim As
G
Em7
A
G --
D
Em7 Gdim D now don't go 'way."
D A Bm7-5 A Em7 A7/6 D we sang love's old sweet song on Moon-light Bay.
Bm G Bm Em7 D9 G F#7 Bm E7 Can - dle light streaming on the si - lent shore, Bm G Bm Em7 D9 G F#7 Bm Lone - ly nights dream - ing til we meet once more
E7
A Em7 F#m7 Gdim Em7/9 A7 Far a - part her heart is yearn - ing C Am C G/B G With a sigh for my re - turn - ing G Am7 G7 Fdim Am7 G7 Am D7 G With the light of love still burn - ing as in days of yore. (Repeat Refrain)
D
G
D
I haven't touched Crosby's rendering of the refrain here, but the use of the two intro verses come directly from a Leon Redbone recording a full 50 years younger than Crosby's. I had never seen, nor heard, these verses until being tipped off to them by recent visitor Paul Daly. As is so often the case, the inclusion of the verses significantly changes the mood of the song.
On Moonlight Bay
On The Atchison, Topeka and The Santa Fe Words & Music by Johnny Mercer & Harry Warren Recorded by Judy Garland, 1945 From the movie "The Harvey Girls"
E7 A D9 A D9 A E7 A Do you hear that whis - tle down the line? Cdim A D9 A Cdim A E7 A I fig - ure that it's en - gine num - ber for - ty - nine -E7 A D9 A D9 F#7 Cdim She's the on - ly one that'll sound that way A A9 D9 Cdim E7 A On the Atch - i - son, To - pe - ka and the San - ta Fe.
All a - board, she's on her way.
E7 A D9 A D9 A E7 A See the old smoke ri - sin' round the bend? Cdim A D9 A Cdim A E7 A I reck - on that she knows she's gon - na meet a friend. E7 A D9 A D9 F#7 Cdim Folks a - round these parts kept the time of day A A9 D9 Cdim E7 A From the Atch - i - son, To - pe - ka and the San - ta Fe.
Bridge: A7 D D6 Here she comes -- whoo - whoo
oo-whoo
F#m Bm oo- whoo - whoo - whoo.
A Cdim Bm7-5 E7 A Hey, Jim, ya bet - ter get the rig! A7 D Oo - whoo
D6 F#m Bm whoo oo- whoo - whoo - whoo
D Cdim Bm7-5 E7 She's got a list of pas - sen - gers that's might - y big.
E7 A D9 A D9 A E7 A And they'll all want lifts to Brown's Ho - tel, Cdim A D9 A Cdim A E7 A 'Cause lots of them been trav - el - in' for quite a spell, E7 A D9 A D9 F#7 Cdim All the way from Phil - a - delph - eye - aye A A9 D9 Cdim E7 A On the Atch - i - son, To - pe - ka and the San - ta Fe.
E7 A D9 A D9 A E7 A Back in O - hi - o where I come from, Cdim A D9 A Cdim A E7 A I've done a lot of dream - in' and I've trav - ell'd some, E7 A D9 A D9 F#7 Cdim But I nev - er thought I'd see the day A A9 D9 Cdim E7 A When I ev - er took a ride on the San - ta Fe.
E7 A D9 A D9 A E7 A I would lean a - cross my win - dow sill Cdim A D9 A Cdim A E7 A And hear the whis - tle ech - o - in' a - cross the hill, E7 A D9 A D9 F#7 Cdim Then I'd watch the lights till they fade a - way A A9 D9 Cdim E7 A On the Atch - i - son, To - pe - ka and the San - ta Fe.
Bridge 2: A7 D DM7 F#m Bm What a thrill with the wheels a - singin' "west - ward ho!" D Cdim E7 Bm7-5 D From the day I heard them start, D DM7 F#m Bm 'Cross the Kan - sas plains from New Mex - i - co -D Cdim Bm7-5 E7 I guess I've got a lit - tle gyp - sy in my heart.
E7 A D9 A D9 A E7 A When I'm old and grey and set - tled down, Cdim A D9 A Cdim A E7 A If I ev - er get a chance to sneak a - way from town, E7 A D9 A D9 F#7 Cdim Then I'll spend my bus - man's hol - i - day A A9 D9 Cdim E7 A On the Atch - i - son, To - pe - ka and the San - ta Fe.
On the Street Where You Live Words & Music by Alan Jay Lerner & Frederick Loewe Recorded by Andy Williams, 1964 (#28)* From the Broadway musical "My Fair Lady"
Am7 D7 G6 Em Am7 D9 Am7 G Am7 I have often walked down this street before,
G
Am7 D7 G+7 B7 Em7/9 Am7alt Am7 D7 But the pavement always stayed beneath my feet before; Am7 Em7 CM7 Em7 A7/9 D9 G G/F# All at once am I several stories high,
Em
Em7 Em7sus4 C Am Am7 Cdim Gdim D7 G6 Edim Am7 Know - ing I'm on the street where you live.
D7 G6 Em Am7 Are there lilac trees
D9 Am7 G Am7 in the heart of town?
G
Am7 D7 G+7 B7 Em7/9 Am7alt Am7 D7 Can you hear a lark in an - y oth - er part of town? Am7 Em7 CM7 Em7 A7/9 D9 G G/F# Does en - chantment pour out of every door?
Em
Em7 Em7sus4 C Am Am7 Cdim Gdim D7 G Am7alt No, it's just on the street where you live.
Bridge: B7 CM7 And oh,
CM7/6
Cm7 Cm7/6 the towering feeling,
Cdim D7 G6 Just to know somehow you are near; Gdim C#m7-5 F#7 The o - ver - powering feeling Bm7 Bm7/E E7 A7 D7 That any second you may suddenly appear.
G
Am7 D7 G6 Em Am7 D9 Am7 G Am7 Peo - ple stop and stare; they don't bother me,
G
Am7 D7 G+7 B7 Em7/9 Am7alt Am7 D7 For there's nowhere else on earth that I would rather be. Am7 Em7 CM7 Em7 A7/9 Cdim B7 G9 G/F# Let the time go by -I won't care if I
Em
Em7 Em7sus4 C Am Am7 Cdim Gdim D7 G6 Can be here on the street where you live.
*Previously recorded versions which also appeared on the charts included Damone (#4), Eddie Fisher (#18) and Lawrence Welk (#96), all in 1956.
On the Street Where You Live
Vic
On The Sunny Side Of The Street Words & Music by Dorothy Fields & Jimmy McHugh, 1929 Recorded by Jo Stafford, 1945 (#17)
G7 C C/B Bm7-5 Grab your coat and get your hat,
E7
F Bm7-5 Bb9 Leave your worries on the door - step; Am Am+7 D9 Just direct your feet
D7
F G7 C To the sunny side of the street.
G7 C C/B Bm7-5 Can't you hear the pitter-pat?
E7
F Bm7-5 Bb9 And that happy tune is your step! Am Am+7 D9 Life can be complete
D7
Dm7 G7 C On the sunny side of the street.
Bridge: CM7 C7 Gm7 C7 Gm7 F I used to walk in the shade with those blues on parade; D9 Am7 D7 G7 G9 But I'm not afraid -- this rover crossed over!
G7 C C/B Bm7-5 If I never had a cent,
E7
F Bm7-5 Bb9 I'd be rich as Rock - e - fel - ler, Am Am+7 D9 Gold dust at my feet
D7
Dm7 G7 C On the sunny side of the street.
Once Upon A Time Words & Music by Lee Adams & Charles Strouse Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1962; From the musical "All-American"
A AM7 Once upon a time
A6
AM7 F#m a girl with moonlight in her eyes
DM7 A Put her hand in mine
AM7
D A D and said she loved me so;
E7 F#m D But that was once upon a time,
A AM7 A6 Once upon a hill
DM7
E7 A AM7 very long ago.
Bm7
Bm7-5
AM7 F#m we sat beneath a willow tree
DM7 A AM7 D A D DM7 Bm7 Counting all the stars and waiting for the dawn E7 F#m D Bm7-5 E7 A AM7 But that was once upon a time now the tree is gone.
Bridge: Bm7-5 E7 AM7 A6 Bm7-5 E7 AM7 How the breeze ruffled through her hair;
A6
G#m C#7 F#m B7 E7 How we always laughed as though tomorrow wasn't there. D9 A Bm7-5 E7 A We were young and didn't have a care F#m Where
B7
Bm7-5 did it go?
A AM7 A6 Once upon a time
E7
AM7 -
E7
AM7 F#m the world was sweeter than we knew,
DM7 A AM7 D A D Ev'rything was ours - how happy we were then! E7 F#m DM7 But somehow once upon a time Bm7-5 E7 D9 A F#m Never comes a - gain.
Bm7
D9
BbM7
A
DM7
Bm7
A6
AM7
Once In A While Words & Music by Bud Green & Michael Edwards, 1937 Recorded by The Chimes, 1960; Featured in the movie "I'll Get By," 1950
C G Am7 Once in a while, G Em B+ A7 Will you try to give one little thought to me,
Gdim
Dm Dm+7 Dm7 G7 Though somebody else may be Fdim C Nearer your heart?
C G Once in a while,
Gdim
Dm7
G7
Am7
G Em B+ A7 Will you dream of the moments I shared with you, Dm Dm+7 Dm7 G7 Moments before we two Fdim C Fdim Drifted apart.
C
C/B
Bridge: E C#m7-5 F#m7 B7 In love's smoldering ember, E C#m7-5 F#m7 B7 One spark can remain; E C#m7-5 F#m7 B7 If love still can remember, E Edim Dm7 Fdim That spark may burn again.
Gdim
C G Am7 I know that I'll G Em B+ A7 Be contented with yesterday's mem - o - ry,
Gdim
Dm Dm+7 Dm7 G7 Knowing you think of me Fdim C Once in a while,
C/B
A7
A-9
A7
Dm Dm+7 Dm7 G7 Knowing you think of me Dm7 Dm7-5 Fdim C C/B Once in a while.
Am7
Am7/G
Dm7
Dm7-5
Fdim
C
Special thanks to fellow music fan Norm B. for catching my previous incorrect key change into the bridge, and for suggesting most of the alternative version that this chart now uses.
Once In A While
Once In Love With Amy Words & Music by Frank Loesser Recorded by Ray Bolger, 1952 From the movie "Where's Charlie"
Once In Love With Amy
| A - F#m | D9 - Cm7-5
-
E7 |
Intro Verse A A7 D Dm6 A F#m D9 I caught you, sir, having a look at her, as she went strolling by. E7 A Edim D9 Cm7-5 E7 Now didn't your heart go "boom - boom - boom - boom - boom?"
E
E7 A Edim D9 Cm7-5 E7 Didn't you sigh, igh, igh - igh - igh - igh - igh? A A7 D Dm6 I warn you, sir, never to dream of her, A F#m D9 E Just bid such thoughts be gone, E7 A Edim D9 Cm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 Or it'll be boom, boom, boom - boom - boom - boom - boom, A F#m Boom - boom
D9
Cm7-5 E7 from then on.
Melody: A F#7 D9 E7 A F#7 D9 E7 Once in love with Amy, always in love with Amy A A7 D9 Dm6 A Ever and ever fascinated by her, D9 Dm6 A Edim D9 Bm7-5 Sets your heart afire to stay.
E7
A F#7 D9 E7 A F#7 D9 E7 Once you're kissed by Amy, tear up your list it's Amy A A7 D9 Dm6 A Ply her with bonbons, po - et - ry, and flowers, D9 Dm6 A F7 Moon a million hours away. D9 Bm7-5 E7 Fdim D9 Dm6 D9 Dm6 F7 You might be quite the fickle-hearted ro - ver so carefree and bold D9 Bm7-5 E7 Fdim D9 Dm6 D9 F#7 E Who loves a girl and later thinks it o - ver then just quits cold.
A F#7 D9 E7 A F#7 D9 E7 But once in love with Amy, always in love with Amy A A7 D9 Dm6 A Ever and ever sweetly you'll romance her, D9 Dm6 A F#7 Trouble is the answer will be D9 Bm7-5 E7 D9 A Bm7-5 A That Amy'd rather stay in love with me.
*Suggested by recent visitor Marvin Glyzewski
Once In Love With Amy
One For My Baby (And One More For The Road) Words & Music by Johnny Mercer & Harold Arlen Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1958
One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)
D D9 D Am7 It's quar - ter to three, D D9 D Dsus4 Am Am7 D D9 D Am7 There's no one in the place ex - cept you and me, D D9 D Am7 D D9 D Dsus4 Am Am7 So, set 'em up, Joe, I got a lit - tle sto - ry D D9 D Am7 D You oughta know.
DM7
D7
G F7 G F7 Em7 D A7 G/B B7 We're drinkin', my friend, to the end of a brief ep - i - sode -G G/F# Em7 G G/F# G/B A7 D Make it one for my baby and one more for the road.
G Dm6 I got the routine, G Dm6 Am7 G Dm6 So drop an - oth - er nick - el in the mach - ine;
G
Dm6
G Dm6 G Am7 Dm6 I feel kind - a bad, wish you'd make the mu - sic G Dm6 Pret - ty and sad.
G
GM7
G7
G6
C C9 C C9 Am7 G Am7 Edim E7 Could tell you a lot, but it's not in the gen - tle - man's code, A7 Em7 A7 C Em7 Edim Am7 G So, make it one for my baby and one more for the road.
Bridge:
Am7 C9 Am7 D9 You'd never know it but buddy, I'm a kind of poet, G GM7 G7 And I got a lot of things to say; Am7 C9 C C/B Am7 And when I'm gloomy, you gotta listen to me E7 Em7 A7 Till it's all talked away.
G Dm6 Well that's how it goes, G Dm6 Am7 G Dm6 G And Joe, I know you're gettin' pretty anx -ious to close;
Dm6
D Dm6 So, thanks for the cheer, G Dm6 Am7 G Dm6 G I hope you did - n't mind my bendin' your ear.
GM7
G7
C C9 Am7 G/B Am7 G Am7 Edim E7 This torch that I found must be drowned or it soon might ex - plode, A7 Em7 A7 C Em7 Edim Am7 E7 F7 So, make it one for my baby and one more for the road, A7 Edim Am7 That long, long
G#7
G Am7 road.
A7
E7
D9 Am7 G
This is one I've wanted to do for a long time -- and had, in fact, tried to do before, but unsuccessfully. Then a certain friend of mine, of Canadian extraction, threw down the gauntlet . I'm glad he did. I must admit, I no longer play it the way this chart suggests -- I've developed an expanded version I really enjoy playing -- but this one is truer to the original that people would be familiar with, so it's the one I'm posting. If you are looking for a more exact replication of Sinatra's original, you would need to modulate to the key of F# at the end of the first verse. I don't. I play it as you see it here, and nobody seems to object.
One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)
One Hundred Ways Words & Music by Kathy Wakefield, Benjamin Wright & Tiny Coleman Recorded by Quincy Jones, vocal by James Ingram, 1980
Intro:
D - D9 - D - D7 Em7 A7 Bm G
GM7 - G6 - GM7 - G6 Gm7 Bm Em7 A7 Gm7 Gdim D-D9-D-D9
Em7 A7 D9 Am7 Am D7/9 Am7 Com - pli - ment what she does, send her
D
A7
G9 G G9 Gm7 ro - ses just be - cause;
Em7 A7 DM7 D DM7 B9 D D9 D Em7 A7 If it's vi - o - lins she loves, then let them play. Em7 A7 D6/9 Am7 D7/9 Am7 G9 G G9 Gm7 Ded - i - cate her fav' - rite song and hold ger clo -ser all night long; Em7 A7 Bm G Bm Em7 A7 Gm7 Gdim Love her today -- find one hun - dred ways.
D-D9-D-D9
D
A7
Em7 A7 D9 Am7 Am D7/9 Am7 G9 G G9 G G9 Gm7 Don't for - get there could be an old lov - er in her mem - o - ry; Em7 A7 DM7 D DM7 B9 D D9 D Em7 A7 If you need her so much more, why don't you say? Em7 A7 D9 Am7 Am Am7 Am D7/9 May - be she has it in her mind Am7 G9 G G9 G Gm7 That she's just wast - ing her time; Em7 A7 Bm G Bm Em7 A7 Gm7 Gdim Ask her to stay -- find one hun - dred ways.
Bridge: D D9 Bb Am Be - in' cool won't help you keep a love warm; Bb Am Gdim F You'll just blow your chance. F7 Bb9 Am Take the time to open up your heart -Bb F A7 That's the secret of romance.
D-D9-D-D9
D
A7
Em7 A7 D9 Am7 Am D7/9 Am7 G9 G G9 G G9 Gm7 Sac - ri - fice, if you care; buy her some moon - light to wear. Em7 A7 DM7 D DM7 B9 D D9 D Em7 A7 If there's one more star she wants, go all the way. Em7 A7 D9 Am7 D7/9 In your arms to - night she'll reflect Am7 G9 G G9 G Gm7 That she owes you the sweet - est of debts. Em7 A7 Bm G Bm Em7 A7 Gm7 Gdim If she wants to pay, find one hun - dred ways.
D-D9-D-D9
D
*Thanks to the recent visitor, nameless at his own request, who suggested this song.
One Hundred Ways
One Hundred Years from Today Words & Music by Ned Washington, Victor Young & Joe Young Recorded by Maxine Sullivan, 1975
One Hundred Years from Today
D Bm7 Bm7/E G G/F# A7 Don't save your kisses, just pass them around, D6 B7 Em7 A7+5 You'll find my reason, logically sound, D9 D7/9 G6/9 G5 Gm Who's gonna know that you passed them around, E7 Bm7-5 A7 Cdim A7 A7+5 One hundred years from today.
D Bm7 Bm7/E G G/F# A7 Edim Why crave a penthouse, fit for a Queen, D6 B7 Em7 A7+5 Your nearer heaven, on mother earth's green, D9 D7/9 G6/9 G5 Gm If you had millions what would they all mean, E7 Bm7-5 A7 A7+5 D One Hundred Years from today. Bridge: Am7 D9 Am7 D9 So laugh and sing, make love the king, G6 Am7 D9 G6 Be happy while you may. Bm7 E7 There's always one,
Who's
Bm7 E7 beneath the sun,
A7 Em7 G/B A7 A7+5 bound to make you feel that way,
D Bm7 Bm7/E G G/F# A7 Edim The moon is shining, and that's a good sign, D6 B7 Em7 A7+5 Cling to me closer, and say you'll be mine, D9 D7/9 G6/9 G5 Gm Remember baby we won't see it shine, E7 Bm7-5 A7 A7+5 B7 One Hundred Years from today. E7 Bm7-5 A7 A7+5 D6 One Hundred Years from today.
Requested by, and based in part on a chart provided by, recent visitor Tom Belmont.
The One I Love (Belongs to Somebody Else) Words & Music by Gus Kahn & Isham Jones Recorded by Julie London*, 1958
D6 Em7 F#m B7 E9 Edim The one I love belongs to somebody else,
E7
Em7 G/B A7 A7+5 D She means her tender songs for somebody else. Em7 A7 G/B A7 Em7 A7 And even when I have my arms around her, E Edim E7 Cdim A7 I know her thoughts are strong for somebody else.
D6 Em7 F#m B7 E9 Edim The hands I hold belong to somebody else;
E7
Em7 G/B A7 C B7 I bet they're not so cold to somebody else. Em7 F#m7 Gm7 A7 It's tough to be alone on the shelf... D C B7 It's worse to fall in love by yourself.
First Time: Em7 A7 G/B A9 D6 Fdim The one I love belongs to somebody else.
Em7 Edim
Last Time: Em7 A7 G/B A9 D6 Fdim The one I love belongs to somebody else.
Em7
Gdim
D
*Yes, I know...the lyric version I'm using isn't the one Julie sang. Musically, I enjoy her 1958 recording more than others I've heard, and I've always been a sucker for that smokey, sultry voice; but I'm using the original lyrics. I think.
One Of Those Songs Words & Music by Will Holt & Gerard Calvi, 1958 Recorded by Jimmy Durante, 1966(?)
E7 D9 E7 A AM7 D9 E7 A AM7 Well, this is one of those songs that you hear now and then, E7 A AM7 D9 E7 Esus4 You don't know just where, and you don't know just D9 Esus4 It's one of
E7 D9 E7 Esus4 those songs that are o - ver, and
E7 when; E7 then
D9 Esus4 E7 D9 E7 A AM7 It's one of those songs that start play - ing a - gain. E7 A AM7 D9 E7 A AM7 Yes, it's just one of those songs that you hear for a while, E7 A A7 D6 D That come in - to fash - ion and go out of style; Dm It's one
Dm+7 Dm6 Dm+7 A F# of those songs that you think you for - got,
E9 E E9 E7 Bm7-5 E7 A But it's one of those songs you can - not!
A - E7 - D9
E7 D9 Dm6 A AM7 A AM7 D9 E7 A AM7 A AM7 Be - cause it's one of those songs that can make you re - call E7 A AM7 A AM7 D9 E7 Esus4 E7 Esus4 E7 A ride in the spring - time, a walk in the fall, D9 Esus4 E7 A day in
Esus4 E7 D9 E7 Esus4 E7 Esus4 E7 the coun - try, a night on the town,
D9 Esus4 E7 Esus4 E7 D9 E7 A AM7 A AM7 The sun com - ing up or the rain com - ing down. E7 D9 E7 A AM7 A AM7 D9 E7 A AM7 A AM7 Or else the eve - ning you par - ted, the morn - ing you met, E7 A AM7 A AM7 D9 E7 D6 D The love of your life you can nev - er for - get, Dm Dm+7 Dm Dm+7 Dm6 Dm+7 A9 A AM7 F# The rea - son is sim - ple, the mem' - ry be - longs Cdim E9 E E9 E7 Bm7-5 E7 A A - E7 - D9 To one of those won - der - ful songs.
E7 D9 Dm6 A AM7 A AM7 D9 E7 A AM7 A AM7 Well, this is one of those songs that's so ea - sy to hear, E7 A AM7 A AM7 D9 E7 Esus4 E7 Esus4 E7 You list - en just once, then you play it by ear; D9 Esus4 E7 Esus4 E7 D9 E7 Esus4 E7 Esus4 E7 It's hummed on ver - an - das and strummed on gui - tars, D9 Esus4 E7 Esus4 E7 D9 E7 A AM7 A AM7 And all you re - mem - ber is "lah - dee - dah - dah!" E7 D9 E7 A AM7 A AM7 D9 E7 A AM7 A AM7 But la - ter on you'll re - call it, in some oth - er year, E7 A AM7 A AM7 D9 E7 D6 D You may start to smile or you may shed a tear; Dm Dm+7 Dm Dm+7 Dm6 Dm+7 A9 A AM7 F# You'll find that one part of your life - time be - longs Cdim E9 E E9 E7 Bm7-5 E7 A To one of those won - der - ful songs.
* Thanks to recent visitor (Chas) for the suggestion, and for the audio source from which to transcribe. Durante does a half-step-up key change at the end of each verse, which I've not included here. If you're so inclined, and would like an assist, refer to the Chords section to see how to transpose it from what I'm showing here.
One Of Those Songs
Only Trust Your Heart Words & Music by Sammy Cahn & Benny Carter Recorded by Dean Martin, 1957
E A A9 A A9 A The stars may de - ceive you, AM7 A AM7 A AM7 May van - ish and leave you; A6 Cdim Be smart --
A6 F#m F#m7 Bm7 Bm7-5 on - ly trust your heart.
E7/9
E7 E7sus4 E7 E7sus4 E7 The breeze soft - ly sigh - in' D9 E7 D9 E7 D9 E7 In truth may be ly - in' -Cdim E7 Cdim E7 Bm7-5 Cdim A6 Be smart, on - ly trust your heart.
Bridge: E7 A Asus4 A Asus4 A The warmth of her kiss - es E7 AM7 AM7sus4 AM7 AM7sus4 AM7 May teach you what bliss is, E7 F#7 D9 Em7 D9 F#7 Gdim Dm Dm+7 But this is a faith - less lover's art.
E7
E7 E7sus4 E7 E7/6 A A9 A A9 A On - ly trust your heart, not the far light AM7 A AM7 A AM7 That comes from the star light; D9 Dm6 Bm7-5 Be smart --
E7 E7sus4 on - ly
E7 E7/6 A trust your heart.
Just to help you sort through the confusion I encountered in searching this one out...I was first exposed to this title on a Diana Krall CD, and went looking for details. I found two entirely different songs, both appearing to credit the same authors. Of the two, Martin's clearly comes closer to the theme of this site.
Only Forever Words & Music by Monaco & Burke Recorded by Bing Crosby, 1940 (#1 for 9 weeks, on charts 20 weeks)
D A7 G A7 D G Do I want to be with you
D
Am7 D7 Am7 D7 G B7 As the years come and go? G/E Cdim On - ly
E7
Am Gm7 A7 for - ev - er,
Edim Gdim D If you care to know.
D A7 G A7 D Would I grant all your wishes Am7 D7 Am7 D7 G B7 And be proud of the task? G/E Cdim On - ly
G
D
E7
Am Gm7 A7 for - ev - er,
Edim Gdim D If someone should ask.
G Gdim D How long would it take me to be near if you beckon? F#7 B7 E7 Bm7-5 A7 Off hand I would figure less than a second.
D A7 G A7 D Do you think I'll remember
G
Am7 D7 Am7 D7 G B7 How you looked when you smile? G/E Cdim On - ly
D
E7
Am Gm7 A7 for - ev - er,
Edim Gdim D That's puttin' it mild.
Only The Lonely Words & Music by Sammy Cahn & Jimmy Van Heusen Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1958
Only The Lonely
Em Am7 Em D9 BbM7 Dm6 E7-9 E7 Each place I go, on - ly the lone - ly go; C G/B Am7 G G/F# Bm7-5 Some ver - y small ca - fe.
E7
Em Am7 B7 Em B+ Em7 Em6 B7 B7/A* The songs I know, on - ly the lone - ly know; Am7 G D9 G Each mel - o - dy
G/F#
E7 D9 G D7 Gdim Re - calls a love that used to be.
Cdim D9 BbM7 Dm6 E7-9 E7 The dreams I dream, on - ly the lone - ly dream, C G/B Am7 G G/F# Bm7-5 Of lips as warm as May.
E7
Em Am7 B7 Em B+ Em7 Em6 B7 B7/A* That hope - less scheme on - ly the lone - ly scheme, Am7 G D9 G G/F# That soon, some - where, E7 D9 G D7 Gdim You'll find the one that used to care, Cdim E7 CM7 Bm7 And you'll re - call each fun time. Edim C C/B Am7 Am7/G GM7 Those pic - nics at the beach, when love was new, F#7 G Dm7 It well could be
E7
Am7 Am+7 the one time
A7 A7/6 D7 Em7 A7 D7 A hope - less lit - tle dream like that comes true. Cdim Am7 D7 E7/9 Em7/9 Gdim Em7-9 Fdim E If you find love, hang on to each ca - ress, Am7 G D9 G Bm7-5 E7-9 And nev - er let love go;
E7
Em Fdim B7 Em Am Em A7/9 B7 For when it's gone, you'll know the lone - li - ness, Am7 G D9 G G/F# Am7 Cdim D7 G The heart - break on - ly the lone - ly know.
*The B7/A in line 3 of each verse is a basic B7 chord with the A string played open (x01202) and is probably used nowhere else in this collection. A huge THANK YOU to JNR from Brazil for both the suggestion, and for providing the audio source that I used as a basis for this transcription.
Only The Lonely
Only You Words & Music by Buck Ram & Ande Rand Recorded by The Platters, 1955 (#5) (Their first hit) G B7 Only you can make this world seem right, Em G7 Only you can make the darkness bright. C D7 G B7 Em B+ Only you, and you alone, can thrill me like you do, A7 Am7 And fill my heart with love for only you.
Em7
D7
G B7 Only you can make this change in me, Em G7 For it's true, you are my destiny. C Cm G G/F# E7 When you hold my hand, I understand the magic that you do Bm7-5 A7 D7 Fdim D7 G You're my dream come true, my one and only you.
(Instrumental interlude:
Gdim
Am7
all but last line above)
Coda: A7 D7 Fdim D7 G You're my dream come true, my one and only you,
B7
Em7
A7 D7 Fdim D7 G You're my dream come true, my one and only you.
Cm
G
E7
G6
D7
Opus One Words & Music by Sy Oliver & Sid Garris Recorded by The Mills Brothers, 1944
D D6 D D6 I'm wrackin' my brain to think of a name Dm+7 Dm6 Dm+7 Dm6 To give to this tune so Perry can croon; Em7/9 A7 Em7 A7 And maybe ol' Bing will give it a fling, D Fdim Em7 A7 And that'll start everyone hummin' the thing.
D D6 D D6 The melody's dumb - repeat and repeat Dm+7 Dm6 Dm+7 Dm6 But if you can swing, it's got a good beat, Em7/9 A7 Em7 A7 And that's the main thing, to make with the feet, D G D 'Cause ev'ryone's swingin' today.
Bridge: F Gm So I call it Opus One Bb C7 F Dm Bb C7 It's not for Sammy Kaye, hey, hey, hey. G D7 G Gdim Opus One...it's got to swing not sway, maybe.
D D6 D D6 If Mister Les Brown could make it renowned, Dm+7 Dm6 Dm+7 Dm6 And Ray Anthony could swing it for me, Em7/9 A7 Em7 A7 There's never a doubt you'll knock yourself out Em7 A7 D6 Whenever you can hear Opus One.
Orange Colored Sky Words & Music by Willie Stein & Milton DeLugg Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1945
E7 A Edim D9 Fdim E7 I was walking along, minding my business, A Cdim F#7 When out of an orange-colored sky, Dalt Cdim(IV) A F#7 D E7 A E7 Flash! Bam! Alakazam! Wonderful you came by.
A Edim D9 Fdim E7 I was humming a tune, drinking in sun - shine, A Cdim F#7 When out of that orange-colored view, Dalt Cdim(IV) A F#7 D E7 A Wham! Bam! Alakazam! I got a look at you.
Bridge; D6 Cdim F7 A C#7 F#7 One look and I yelled "Timber! Watch out for flying glass!" B7 Cdim 'Cause the ceiling fell in and the bottom fell out, B7 Cdim I went into a spin, and I started to shout, E7 Bm7-5 E7 "I've been hit, this is it, this is it!"
A Edim D9 Fdim E7 I was walking along, minding my business, A Cdim F#7 When love came and hit me in the eye Dalt Cdim(IV) A F#7 D E7 A Flash! Bam! Alakazam! out of an orange-colored sky.
Thanks to recent visitor Mississippi Mike Bennett for the suggestion.
Our Day Will Come Words & Music by Bob Hilliard & Mort Garson Recorded by Ruby & The Romantics, 1963 (#1) G Bb7 Our day will come
Am7
D7 and we'll have ev'rything;
G Bb7 We'll share the joy
Am7
D7 Dm7 falling in love can bring;
G7 Dm7 G7 No one can tell me that I'm CM7 Cm7 Too young to know I love you so, Bm7 And you love me.
G Bb7 Our day will come,
Bb7
Am7
D7
Am7 D7 if we just wait awhile;
G Bb7 Am7 D7 Dm7 No tears for us -think love and wear a smile. G7 Dm7 G7 Our dreams have magic because CM7 Cm7 We'll always stay in love this way. G Em Our day
Am7
D7 G Dm will come.
Am7
D7
(Instrumental interlude - 2 lines of verse)
G7 Dm7 G7 Our dreams have magic because CM7 Cm7 We'll always stay in love this way. G Em Our day
Am7 D7 G Dm will come,
Am7
D7
Coda: G Em Our day
Am7
D7 G G/B will come.
Am7
D9
G6
Our Love Is Here to Stay Words & Music by George & Ira Gershwin Recorded by Nat "King" Cole, 1950
Intro Verse*: Calt C Dm7 Calt C Fm7 The more I read the papers, the less I comprehend Calt C F Dm Dm7 G7 The world and all its capers and how it all will end. F Fm7 C F G7 Nothing seems to be lasting, but that isn't our affair. F Em7 Dm7 We've got something permanent, G Am7 G7 I mean in the way we care.
Melody: G Am7 G F It's ve - y clear
Fm
Fdim G7 C C/B Our love is here to stay Am/G Dm7 Not for a year,
G
Am
G+ E7 but ever and a day
Bm7-5
E7
F Dm7 The radio and the telephone C C/B Am And the movies that we know F Dm7 G#7 May just be passing fancies and in time may go
G7
G Am7 G F But oh my dear
Fm
Fdim G7 C Our love is here to stay
C/B
Am7
Am7/G Dm7 G G+ E7 Together we're going a long long way
Bm7-5
E7
Dm7
G#7
F G In time the Rockies may crumble, C Am Gibraltar may tumble-F Fm They're only made of clay, C A7 Our love is here to
Fdim but
G stay.
Fdim
G7
(instrumental interlude --first 2 lines of last verse) F G In time the Rockies may crumble, C Am Gibraltar may tumble-F Fm They're only made of clay, C A7 G Fdim Our love is here to,
C
Fdim but
A7 Gdim A our love is here to
Dm7 F G Dm7 C Fdim Our love is here to stay.
C
Our Love Is Here to Stay
Our Winter Love Words & Music by Johnny Cowell & Bob Tubert Recorded by The Lettermen, 1967 (#67)
Intro:
||: D9 - G6/9 :||
D G F#m Em7 D9 G6/9 Love warm in win - ter - time warms G/B A7 G DM7 G6 G/B A7 G DM7 G6 This heart of mine with dan - cing fires G/B A7 G F#m7 Em7 G/B A7 D9 G6/9 Of sweet de - sires we've found our winter love
A7
D G F#m Em7 D9 G6/9 Eyes cold as fal - len tears grow G/B A7 G DM7 G6 G/B A7 G DM7 G6 Be - chil - ling fears of lone - li - ness -G/B A7 G F#m7 Em7 G/B A7 D9 G6/9 How could I guess we've found our winter love?
A7
D G F#m Em7 D9 G6/9 Now armed, the world is warm, warm G/B A7 G DM7 G6 G/B A7 G DM7 G6 Through cold and storm, we've found a fire G/B A7 G F#m7 Em7 D9 Of sweet de - sire --
G6/9
G/B A7 D D-A7-F#m7 We've found our winter love
G-A7-D
Em7
G/B A7 D D-A7-F#m7 We've found our winter love,
G-A7-D
Em7
G/B A7 D G/B We've found our winter love.
Dalt
Gdim
This chart would never have existed without the very capable assistance of cyberfriend Ron Hontz, who not only transcribed the rarely-heard lyric, but also located the audio source from which I worked. Robin Hood lives!
Out Of Nowhere Words & Music by Edward Heyman & Johnny Green Recorded by Lena Horne, 1941
G G6 G G9 G G6 Bbm7 You came a - long from out of no - where
D9
G G6 G G9 You took my heart
E7
G G6 Bm7-5 and found it free.
D7
Am Am+5 Am A9 E7sus4 E7 A9 Am Won - der - ful dreams, wonderful schemes from no - where Gdim A7 Cdim A7 Am7 Made every hour sweet as a flower for me
D9
G G6 G G9 G G6 Bbm7 If you should go back to your no - where G G6 G G9 G G6 Bm7-5 Leav-ing me with a mem - o - ry,
D7
D9
D7
E7
Am Am+5 Am A9 E7sus4 E7 A9 Am I'll al - ways wait for your return out of no - where
First Time: G9 G Edim Em9 Am7 D7 G Ho - ping you'll bring your love to me.
Em9
Am7
D7
Last Time: G9 G Edim Em9 Am7 D7 G G/B Ho - ping you'll bring your love to me.
Am7
Cm7
G(6)
Over The Rainbow Words & Music by E.Y. Harburg & Harold Arlen Sung by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz" 1939
A F#m C#m7 A7 D Cdim C#m7-5 A7 Some - where over the rainbow, way up high D Dm A F#7 There's a land that I heard of D9 E7 E7/6 A Once in a lul - la - by. A F#m C#m7 A7 D Cdim C#m7-5 Some - where over the rainbow, skies are blue,
A7
D D9 A F#7 D9 And the dreams that you dare to dream
Really
Bm7-5 E7/6 A do come true.
D9
A
E7 A D9 Bm7-5 A Some - day I'll wish up - on a star D F#m Bm7 Bm7/E A6 D6 Cdim And wake up where the clouds are far behind me,
A6
E7 A E7/6 D9 A Where troubles melt like lemon drops, B7 B7/F# Cdim B7 Away a - bove the chimney tops, E7 Cdim E7 E7/9 That's where you'll find me.
A F#m C#m7 A7 D Cdim C#m7-5 Some - where over the rainbow, blue - birds fly;
A7
D Dm6 A F#7 Birds fly over the rainbowD9 Bm7-5 E7 E7/6 A Why, then, oh why can't I?
D9
A E7
E7 A D9 Bm7-5 AM7 If happy little blue - birds fly D9 F#m Bm Bm7/E E7 E7-9 | A | D9 | BbM7 - Dm6 | AM7 | Beyond the rainbow why, oh why can't I?
This is a replacement for a chart that has been on the site for years; it represents what I believe to be a more sophisticated and elegant way of playing the accompaniment than what I'd posted previously -- though that may also mean it is slightly less true to the original. There is an intro verse which appeared on my previous chart, as recorded by Doris Day, which I had included mainly because I simply had never seen it nor heard it anywhere else; it never appeared in the movie. I still have it, and can forward it to you if you wish, but on reflection I don't think it added all that much to the song, itself, and it's not something that much of anybody "remembers" anymore since it's been recorded so rarely that probably only a very few have ever even heard it.
Over The Rainbow
Painted Tainted Rose Words & Music by Gordon Galbraith & Peter DeAngelis Recorded by Al Martino, 1963 (#15)
E7 A6 A F#7 She was a wild and lovely rose E7/9 E7 Cdim E7 A Edim Oh, how I loved her, hea - ven knows
E7
E7 A6 A F#7 B7 Bm7-5 B7 But though my heart was true, it would never do E7 E7/9 E7 A Edim Party life was what she chose
E7
E7 A6 A F#7 Last night I saw my lovely rose E7 D9 Bm7-5 C#7 All painted up in fan - cy clothes Bm7-5 A F#7 B7 Bm7-5 B7 Her eyes had lost their spark, the years had left their mark Bm7-5 E7 D9 E7 A Edim She's just a painted, tain - ted rose.
E7
(repeat both verses)
Coda: Bm7-5 E7 D9 E7 A D9 She's just a painted, tain - ted rose.
A
Paper Roses Words & Music by Janice Torre & Fred Spielman, 1955 Recorded by Anita Bryant, 1960 (#5); also by Marie Osmond, 1973 (#5)
G Am7 G G/F# D I re - a - lize the way your eyes deceived me, D7 Am7 D7 Cdim G With tender looks that I mistook for love. G G/F# Em Bm7-5 C C/B So take away the flowers that you gave me D Am7 D7 Cdim G And send the kind that you remind me of.
Am7
Am7/G
Am7
G
Refrain: G7 C C/B Paper ro - ses,
Am7
Am7/G G G/F# paper ro - ses;
Em
G/B C C/B Am7 G Oh how real those roses seem to be. G7 C C/B But they're on - ly
Am7
Am7/G G G/F# im - i - ta - tion,
Em
G/B Am7 Am7/G D7 D9 G Like your im - i - ta - tion love for me.
G Am7 G G/F# D I thought that you would be a perfect lover; D7 Am7 D7 Cdim G You seemed so full of sweetness at the start. G G/F# Em Bm7-5 C C/B But like a big red rose that's made of pa - per, D Am7 D7 Cdim G Am7 There isn't any sweetness in your heart.
Repeat Refrain:
Coda: G/B Am7 Am7/G D7 D9 G Like your im - i - ta - tion love for me.
Am7
G
Am7/G
Paper Doll Words & Music by Johnny S. Black, 1915 Recorded by The Mills Brothers, 1942
C C/B A7 Dm7 G I'm gonna buy a Paper Doll that I can call my own, Dm7 Fdim C A doll that other fellows cannot steal;
Cdim
Dm7
G CM7 C Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 And then the flirty, flirty guys with their flirty, flirty eyes A7 D7 G Will have to flirt with dollies that are real. G G7 C When I come home at night she will be waiting; G G7 E7 She'll be the truest doll in all this world. F Fdim C E7 A7 I'd rather have a Paper Doll to call my own Dm7 G C Than have a fickle-minded real live girl.
Bridge: (increase tempo) G G6 G G6
| C
C/B
Am7
I guess I had a million dolls or more; E E7
Am7/G | C
Am7 Am7/G |
Am
I guess I've played the doll game o'er and o'er. G G7 C C/B I just quarrelled with Sue, A AM7 A7
C/B
A7
that's why I'm blue; D Fdim D7
She's gone away and left me, just like all dolls do. G G7 |C C/B Am7 Am7/G | C C/B Am7 Am7/G | I'll tell you boys, it's tough to be alone; E E7
Am
And it's tough to love a doll that's not your own. G D7 G D7 I'm through with all of them, D D+7 D7 D7/F# G Say boy,
whatcha gonna do?
I'll never fall again D7 G7
(Repeat verse 1)
Coda: (Slower) F Fdim C E7 A7 I'd rather have a Paper Doll to call my own Dm7 G G7 C Than have a fickle-minded real live girl.
Paper Doll
The Party's Over Words & Music by Betty Comden, Adolph Green & Jule Style Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1957 From the musical "Bells Are Ringing"
D G A7 Gdim D G A7 G Gdim D The par - ty's o - ver, it's time to call it a day. G A7 Gdim D They've burst your pret - ty bal - loon G Gdim D G D And ta - ken the moon a - way. DM7 D7 G6 Gdim DM7 It's time to wind up the mas - que -rade; D6 C#m7-5 F# F#7 B7 E7 A7 Just make your mind up the pi - per must be paid.
D G A7 Gdim D G A7 G Gdim D The par - ty's o - ver, the can - dles flick - er and dim; G A7 Gdim D You danced and dreamed through the night, G Gdim D G D It seemed to be right just be - ing with him. D7 D7+5 G6 A7 A7+5 Am6 Now you must wake up; all dreams must end. B7 Em C7 A7 G A7 DM7 Bm7 Take off your make - up, the par - ty's o - ver, Em7 A7 D Em7 It's all o - ver, my friend.
Gdim
D
Pass Me By Words & Music by Cy Coleman & Carolyn Leigh Recorded by Peggy Lee, 1965 (#93) Performed in the 1964 movie "Father Goose" by Digby Wolfe
E7 Cdim Fdim(III) A E7 F#m C#m7-5 D9 Cdim A I got me ten fine toes to wig - gle in the sand D9 Bm7-5 A F#m D9 Cdim E7 Lots of i - dle fing - ers snap to my com - mand Fdim E7 D9 Cdim Bm7-5 Cdim E7 A love - ly pair of heels that kick to beat the band D9 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 A F#m D9 E7 Con - tem - pla - tin' na - ture can be fas - ci - na - tin' A E7 F#m C#m7-5 D9 Cdim A E7 Add to these a nose that I can thumb D9 Cdim A A7 Dalt And a mouth, by gum, have I
D6
Bm7-5 D6 Fdim(III) B7 A Fdim F#7 To tell the whole darn world "If ya don't hap - pen to like it, C#m7-5 D9 Cdim Bm7-5 E7/6 E7 A Deal me out, thank ya kind - ly, pass me by" D9 Fdim(III) Cdim A C#m7-5 Pass me by, pass me by
F#7
B7 Bm Bm7/E E7/9 E7 E7/6 E7 A If ya don't hap - pen to like it, pass me by.
*Lyrics transcribed by Ron Hontz
A7
Passing Strangers Words & Music by Mel Mitchell & Rita Man Recorded by Billy Eckstine & Sarah Vaughan, 1957
A7 D D9 D Em7/9 Em7 We seem like passing strangers now -F#m G How can you hurry by? Gdim D B7 There were never two who loved Em7/9 Em7 G/B A7/6 A7 Half as much as you and I. A7 D D9 D Em7/9 Em7 We seem like passing strangers now; F#m G Funny how things can change. Gdim D B7 We were so inseparable Em7/9 Em7 Gdim B7 Now you're acting very strange. G A7 The hands I used to touch Gdim D Bm Don't even wave hello; F#7 Edim Em7 A7 F#m A7 How I miss your lips you'll never know. A7 D D9 D Em7/9 Em7 If you would on - ly turn to me, F#m G Speak my name just once more, Gdim D Cdim Gdim B7 You might find right there and then G G/F# Em7 Gdim A7 Gdim D Stran - gers can be lovers a - gain.
*Suggested by recent visitor "Big Red."
Pennies From Heaven Words & Music by John Burke & Arthur Johnston Recorded by Bing Crosby, 1936; From the movie of the same name
G Bm A7sus4 A7 Ev'ry time it rains, it rains C D7 Pennies from heaven. G Bm A7sus4 A7 Don't you know each cloud contains C D7 Pennies from heaven? G7 C G+ C You'll find your fortune falling all over town; A7 D9 D7 D9 Be sure that your umbrella is upside down.
E7
D7
G Bm A7sus4 A7 Trade them for a package of C D7 Sunshine and flowers; G Bm G9 G7/9 If you want the things you love,
C
C/B Am You must have showers. C C/B Am Em B+ C C9 Bm7-5 So when you hear it thunder, don't run under a tree; Bm7-5 A7 D7 G (Gdim There'll be pennies from heaven for you and me.
E7
D7)
Peg O' My Heart Words & Music by Alfred Bryan & Fred Fisher Recorded by The Harmonicats, 1947 (#1)
G G6 GM7 G6 G Em Peg o' my heart, I love you; A7 Em A7 Em We'll never part
A7
Em A for I love you.
Am7 D7 Am7 D7 Dear little girl, sweet little girl, G G/F# Em Bm7 Sweeter than the Rose of Erin, Am7 Gdim Am7 Cdim It's the shamrock we'll be sharing.
G G6 GM7 G6 G Em Peg o' my heart, your glan - ces A7 Em A7 Em A7 My I - rish heart
Em A en - tran - ces;
Am7 D9 Am7 D7 Am7 G Come be my own, come make your home in my heart.
*Though The Harmonicats are now most closely associated with this song, two other versions besides theirs reached number one on 1947. Buddy Clark and The Three Suns also scored with it. And obviously, these lyrics do not come from The Harmonicats' instrumental. Finally, I'm not sure if it is merely a case of faulty memory, but until I saw the lyrics in printed form, I had always thought the next-to-last line was 'Make my heart say, "How's chances?"'
As a visitor from McLean, Virginia, recently pointed out to me, these lyrics aren't even the original. The original words -- or at least the original words as of a 1919 recording -- include an two verses and a slightly different refrain...all of which, as he correctly noted, "were soon forgotten." Here they are: Oh! my heart's in a whirl over one little girl, I love her, I love her, yes, I do, Altho' her heart is far away, I hope to make her mine some day, Ev'ry beautiful rose, ev'ry violet knows, I love her, I love her fond and true, And her heart fondly sighs, as I sing to her eyes, Her eyes of blue, Sweet eyes of blue, my darling! Peg O' My Heart, I love you, We'll never part, I love you, Dear little girl, sweet little girl, Sweeter than the rose of Erin, Are your winning smiles endearin', Peg O' My Heart, your glances With Irish art entrance me, Come, be my own, come, make your home in my heart. When your heart's full of fears, And your eyes full of tears, I'll kiss them, I'll kiss them all away; For, like the gold that's in your hair, Is all the love for you I bear, O, believe in me, do, I'm as lonesome as you, I miss you, I miss you all the day, Let the light of live shine from your eyes into mine, And shine for aye, Sweetheart for aye, my darling!
Peg O' My Heart
Penthouse Serenade Words & Music by Will Jason & Val Burton Recorded by Bob Hope & Shirley Ross, 1937
A9 A AM7 F#m Just pic - ture a pent - house way up in the sky, D Bm7 DM7 Dm6 With hin - ges on chim - neys for stars to go by, E7 Cdim Edim E7 A sweet slice of Hea - ven for just you and I A F#m D9 E7 When we're a - lone.
A9 A AM7 F#m From all of so - ci - e - ty, we'll stay a - loof D Bm7 DM7 Dm6 And live in pro - pri - e - ty there on the roof. E7 Cdim Edim E7 Two hea - ven - ly her - mits we will be in truth A Bm7-5 E7 A When we're all a - lone.
Bridge; E7 Bm7-5 Fdim E7 We'll use life's mad pat - tern A E7 Fdim A As we view old Man - hat - tan, E7 Cdim D B7 Then we can thank our luck - y stars E7 Edim Bm7-5 E7 That we're liv - ing as we are.
A9 A AM7 F#m In our lit - tle pent - house we'll al - ways con - trive D Bm7 DM7 Dm6 To keep love and ro - mance for - ev - er a - live E7 Cdim Edim E7 In view of the Hud - son just o - ver the drive, A Bm7-5 Dm6 A When we're a - lone.
Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps (Quizas, Quizas, Quizas) Words & Music by Osvaldo Farres,1947; English lyric by Joe Davis Recorded by Doris Day, 1965
B7 Em You won't admit you love me Am Em Am And so how am I ever to know? Am Em C B7 Em You always tell me -- perhaps, perhaps, perhaps
B7 Em A million times I've asked you, Am Em Am And then I ask you over again Am Em C B7 Em You only answer, "Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps."
E B7 If you can't make your mind up B7 E6 We'll never get started, E B7 And I don't wanna wind up B7 E6 Being parted, broken-hearted.
B7 Em So if you really love me Am Em Am Say yes, but if you don't dear, confess Am Em C B7 Em And please don't tell me, "Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps." C B7 Em "Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps."
People Words & Music by Bob Merrill & Jule Styne Recorded by Barbra Streisand, 1964 (#5) From the movie "Funny Girl"
A9 A Peo - ple, Bm7-5 Are
D9 E7 E7/6 D9 E7 A9 peo - ple who need peo - ple
A
D9
E7 Asus4 A A9 D9 A Fdim A C#7 the luck - i - est peo - ple in the world;
F#7
Fdim F#m/E F#m Bm7-5 Fdim F#m/E F#m We're chil - dren, need - ing oth - er chil - dren, Am A9 Am B7 E And yet let - ting our grown-up pride F, Am6 Cdim E Hide all the need in - side G#m F#m7 Edim B7 Bm7-5 E7 Act - ing more like chil - dren than chil - dren.
A9 A Lov - ers
D9 are
E7 E7/6 D9 E7 A9 A ver - y spe - cial peo - ple;
Bm7-5 E7 Asus4 A A9 D9 A Fdim A Em7 They're the luck - i - est peo - ple in the world A9 A7/9 D9 Bm With one person,
F#7
Bm7
Cdim
D9
A7/9
Em7 Edim F#7 one ve - ry spe - cial per - son,
Edim A7 D D6 A feel - ing deep in your soul
Dm6
Fdim E7 A AM7 Says you were half, now you're whole,
F#m
Cdim E7 A F#m7 No more hunger and thirst, Bm7 Fdim E7 A9 A But first be a person who needs peo - ple; Edim A D D6 Peo - ple who need peo - ple
A7
Dm6
Dm6 Fdim A9 A F#m D9 A Bm7-5 E7-9 A Are the luck - i - est peo - ple in the world.
AM7
A7
Edim
E7/9
A9 A7/9 D9 Bm With one person,
F#7
Em7 Edim Bm Bm7 one ve - ry spe - cial per - son,
Edim A7 D D6 A feel - ing deep in your soul
Dm6
Fdim E7 A AM7 Says you were half, now you're whole,
F#m
Cdim E7 A F#m7 No more hunger and thirst, Bm7 Fdim E7 A9 A But first be a person who needs peo - ple; Edim A D D6 Peo - ple who need peo - ple
A7
Dm6
Dm6 Fdim A9 A F#m D9 A Bm7-5 E7-9 A Are the luck - i - est peo - ple in the world.
F#m7
Bm7
E
Requested by recent visitor Eugene Samsonov
People
Perfidia (Tonight) Words & Music by Alberto Dominguez Recorded by Nat "King" Cole, 1943
Perfidia (Tonight)
G7 C To you
Am
Dm7
G7 C Am Dm7 My heart cries out "Perfidia," G7 C Am For I found you, the love of my life, Dm7 G7 E7 In somebody else's arms.
G7 C Am Your eyes
Dm7
G7 C Are echoing "Perfidia,"
Am Dm7
G7 C Am Forgetful of our promise of love, Dm7 G7 E7 You're sharing another's charms.
Bridge:
Dm Dm7 With a sad lament, my dreams F Dm7 E7 Have faded like a broken melody; Dm F While the gods of love look down and laugh D Dm7 Bb9 E7 At what romantic fools we mortals be.
G7 C Am And now
Dm7
G7 C Am Dm7 I know my love was not for you G7 C Am And so I'll take it back with a sigh, Dm7 G7 C Fdim Perfidious one, good-bye.
C
This chart probably owes more to the Mel Torme version that it does to Cole's, but since I couldn't determine specifically when he recorded it, I opted instead to credit the other version that I used as a source. Thanks to a recent visitor, I have now confirmed that it was recorded by Torme with the Billy May Orchestra in 1969. I'd change the attribution to reflect that, but that would mean changing all three indexes just to keep things in line, and I'm too lazy to do that.
Perfidia (Tonight)
Pick Yourself Up Words & Music by Dorothy Fields & Jerome Kern Recorded by Fred Astaire, 1936* From the movie "Swing Time"
Pick Yourself Up
Em7 A7 DM7 Bm7 Nothing's impossible I have found, C#m7-5 F#7 Bm7-5 E7 For when my chin is on the ground, A7sus4 A7 F#m7 B7 Em7 A7 D I pick myself up, dust myself off, start all over again.
Em7 A7 DM7 Bm7 Don't lose your confidence if you slip, C#m7-5 F#7 Bm7-5 E7 Be grateful for a pleasant trip, A7sus4 A7 F#m7 B7 Em7 A7 D And pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again.
Bridge: E A9 E G G/F# Em7 B7 E Work like a soul inspired 'til the battle of the day is won. G C G A E7 A A7 You may be sick and tired, but stick til the job is done!
Em7 A7 DM7 Bm7 Will you remember the famous men C#m7-5 F#7 Bm7-5 E7 Who had to fall to rise again? A7sus4 A7 F#m7 B7 Em7 A7 D Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again.
Repeat Bridge: Em7 A7 DM7 Bm7 Will you remember the famous men C#m7-5 F#7 Bm7-5 E7 Who had to fall to rise again? A7sus4 A7 Em7 So take a deep breath,
A7 Gdim B7 Cdim pick yourself up,
A7sus4 A7 Em7 A7 D Dust yourself off, start all over again.
B7
*Suggested by recent visitor Sandy Cash. Astaire's version had an intro verse I'm not showing here; in truth, this version probably owes more to Diana Krall's 1999 recording than it does to Astaire's, including minor lyric changes from the original. The bridge, in particular, is a synthesis of the two, with minor changes even then. All things considered, the attribution to Astaire is mainly due to the fact that his version is the first most people heard; but it was performed at such a frantic pace that I really don't enjoy trying to replicate it nearly as much as I do Krall's.
Pick Yourself Up
Theme from "Picnic" Words & Music by Steve Allen & George Duning Recorded by The McGuire Sisters, 1956 (#13) From the 1956 film "Picnic"
Theme from "Picnic"
D DM7 Bm9 On a picnic morning E7/9 E7 E7/9 With - out a warn - ing DM7 B7 G G/F# A9 A7/9 I looked at you and some - how I
D knew
Fdim Em7 A7
D DM7 Bm9 On a day for sing - ing, E7/9 E7 E7/9 My heart went wing - ing DM7 B7 G G/F# A9 A7/9 D Fdim Em7 A7 D A pic - nic grove was our ren - dez - vous
Bridge:
D6 Em7 A9 DM7 D6 You and I in the sunshine; Em7 A9 DM7 We strolled the fields amd farms.
D6
Bm7 Bm7/E F#m F#m7 At the last light of evening, G G/F# G/B A7sus4 I held you in my arms.
A7
D DM7 Bm9 So when days grow stormy E7/9 E7 E7/9 And lone - ly for me DM7 B7 G G/F# A9 A7/9 D Bb9 I just re - call pic - nic time and you.
Em7
A7
D
Although this song is now far more often heard only as part of the famous Morris Stoloff medley (with "Moonglow") if it is heard at all, I've always thought this was a beautiful song in its own right. It was co-written by Steve Allen, who was so much better known as a comedian and television entertainer that his accomplishments as a composer are far too often overlooked.
Play A Simple Melody Words & Music by Irving Berlin, 1914 Recorded by Bing Crosby, 1931; From the Broadway production "Watch Your Step"
A E7 A Cdim E7 Won't you play a simple mel - o - dy, E7 Cdim E A Like my mother sang to me?
Cdim
E7
E7sus4
A E7 A Cdim E7 One with good old-fashioned harmony. . . E7 Cdim E A D9 Play a simple mel - o - dy.
A
E7
A E7 A Musical demon, set your honey a-dreaming, Cdim E7 Won't you play me some rag, E7 Cdim E A Cdim E7 Just change that classical nag to some sweet beautiful drag. A E7 A Cdim If you will play from a copy of a tune that is choppy, E7 Cdim E7 You'll get all my applause, and that is simply because E7 Cdim E I want to listen to rag.
A
D9
A
E7
E7sus4
Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone Words & Music by Clare & Palmer Recorded by Arlo Guthrie, 1982 Previously recorded by Gene Austin, 1931 (#3)
C E7 A7 A7sus4 Please don't talk about me when I'm gone, D9 D7 G G+ C Fdim(III) Though our friendship ceases from now on.
A7
C E7 A7 A7+5 If you can't say anything that's nice,
A7
D9 D7 G G+ C Then best don't talk at all - that's my advice,
Bridge: E7 You go your way, I'll go mine, A7 It's best that we do, D9 D7 Here's a kiss -- I hope that this G D7 G7 G7+5 Brings lots of luck to you.
C E7 D7 Makes no difference how I carry on, D9 D7 G G+ C Please don't talk about me when I'm gone.
G7
Poinciana (Song of the Tree) Words & Music by Buddy Bernier & Nat Simon Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1943(?)
A7 DM7 D9 Dalt D9 C9 Poinciana, your branches speak to me of love, C Bb9 Fdim(III) Fdim D A7 Pale moon is casting shadows from above. A7 DM7 D9 Dalt D9 C9 Poinciana, somehow I feel the jungle heat, C Bb9 Fdim(III) Fdim D With - in me there grows a rhythmic savage beat.
Bridge: Bb9 Fdim(III) Fdim Dalt Love is ev'rywhere, its magic perfume fills the air, Bb9 E7 Bb9 Fdim(II) Fdim E7 A7 To and fro you sway, my heart's in time, I've learned to care.
A7 DM7 D9 Poinciana,
Dalt D9 C9 from now until the dawning day
C Bb9 Fdim(III) Fdim D C I'll learn to love forever, come what may.
Coda: Bb9 D6 Poinciana-----.
This one is a bit on the obscure side, even for me -- it's here at the request of a visitor who asked for a song I'd really never heard. It tends to rely a little more heavily on the vocal than most songs here, but it does have a haunting melody that grows on you.
Polkadots and Moonbeams Words & Music by Johnny Burke & Jimmy Van Heusen Recorded by Tommy Dorsey, Frank Sinatra vocal, 1940
D Em7 A7 D F#m G G/F# A7/6 A7 A coun - try dance was being held in a gar - den; D Em7 A7 D B7 G G/F# F#7 I felt a bump and heard an "Oh, beg your pardon." Bm Bm7 D D9alt D F#7 B7 Suddenly I saw pol - ka dots and moon - beams Em7 G A7 A7/9 D Fdim All a - round a pug-nosed dream.
A7
A7+5
D Em7 A7 D F#m G G/F# A7/6 A7 The mu - sic started, and was I the per - plexed one; D Em7 A7 D B7 G G/F# F#7 I held my breath, and said "May I have the next one?" Bm Bm7 D D9alt D F#7 B7 In my frigh - tened arms pol - ka dots and moon - beams Em7 G A7 A7/9 D G#m7 Spar - kled on a pug-nosed dream.
C#7
Bridge: F# Ebm7 G#m7 C#7 There were questions in the eyes of other dancers F# Ebm7 G#m7 As we floated over the floor;
C#
F# Ebm7 G#m7 C# There were questions, but my heart knew all the answers F# B7 Em7 A7 And perhaps a few things more.
D Em7 A7 D F#m G G/F# A7/6 A7 Now in a cot - tage, built of li - lacs and laugh - ter, D Em7 A7 D B7 G G/F# F#7 I know the mean - ing of the words: "e - ver af - ter." Bm Bm7 D D9alt D F#7 B7 And I'll al - ways see pol - ka dots and moon - beams Em7 G A7 A7/9 D When I kiss my pug-nosed dream.
*Although unquestionably a big band specialty, this song has had its share of unusual versions, too, as have many of the songs on this site. One of the bigger surprises I encountered while listening to alternative recordings from which to transcribe this tune was hearing John Denver do a version on acoustic guitar. Not bad, either. Requested by recent visitor Tani Mandaloniz
Polkadots and Moonbeams
Poor Butterfly Words & Music by John Golden & Raymond Hubbell Recorded by The Hilltoppers, 1954 (#12)
D Cdim G/E Poor But - ter - fly
A7
Gdim D DM7 'neath the blossoms wait -ing;
Bm
D6 F#7 B7 Poor Butterfly, for she loved him so. B7 E7 A9 A7 D D9 The moments pass into hours, the hours pass into years, Bm7/A E7sus4 E7 Em7 G/B A7sus4 And as she smiles through her tears, she murmurs low,
Bm
D Cdim G/E "The moon and I
A7
Gdim D DM7 know that he'll be faith - ful;
D6 F#7 B7 I'm sure he'll come back, by and by. Em7 Gm D DM7 But if he don't come back, then I never sigh or cry -D Fdim Em7 A7 I just must die."
G/B A7 D Poor But - ter - fly.
A7
Bm
Portrait Of My Love Words & Music by David West & Cyril Ornadel Recorded by Steve Lawrence, 1961 (#9)
C Dm7 G7 There could never be Am Fm A portrait of my love C C/B Am7 Dm7 G7 C For nobody could paint a dream.
Am7
Dm7
C
C7
C Dm7 G7 You will never see Am Fm A portrait of my love C Am Dm7 G7 C For miracles are nev - er seen.
F
Bridge: Gdim A7 Dm Any one who sees her
Dm+7
Cdim B7 Em Em7 Dm7 G Soon forgets the Mo-na Li-sa.
C Dm7 G7 It would take, I know, Am Fm A Michelangelo, C Am Dm G And he would need the glow of dawn Em Em7 Am That paints the sky above
Am+7
Dm7 Em Em7 Dm7 G7 C To try and paint a portrait of my love.
G7
Prelude To a Kiss Words & Music by Irving Gordon, Irving Mills & Duke Ellington Recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, 1956
D DM7 D7 D6 D D6 D7 GM7 G6 Gm7 Gdim If you hear a song in blue like a flower crying for the dew, E7sus4 A9 A7/9 D DM7 B7 That was my heart ser - e - na - ding you,
Em7
A7sus4 A7+5 D to a kiss.
My prelude
D DM7 D7 D6 D D6 D7 GM7 G6 Gm7 Gdim If you hear a song that grows from my tender sentimental woes E7sus4 A9 A7/9 D DM7 B7 That was my heart trying to com - pose
A prelude
Em7
A7+5 A7 D to a kiss.
Bridge: Gdim G G/B Am7 D7 Though it's just a sim - ple mel - o - dy G Em7 Am7 D7 With noth - ing fan - cy, noth - ing much, Am7 G E7 Am7 D7 You could turn it to a sym - pho - ny, G A A-9 A9 A Shu - bert tune with a Ger - shwin touch.
A7/9 D DM7 D7 D6 D D6 D7 GM7 G6 Gm7 Gdim Oh, how my love song gen -tly cries for the tenderness within your eyes; E7sus4 A9 A7/9 D DM7 B7 Em7 My love is a pre - lude that nev - er dies, A7 A7+5 A7 D A prelude to a kiss.
Unforunately, I deleted the e-mail from the individual who requested the chart on this song. My apologies to you, wherever you are, but thanks for the suggestion. I wound up using four different recordings as a basis for this transcription, but none of the others matched Ella's for it's cleanness of presentation in allowing a haunting melody to come through.
Pretend Words & Music by Lew Douglas, Cliff Parman, and Frank Lavere Recorded by Nat "King" Cole, 1953
Intro:
C
-
Dm7
-
G7
(N.C.) G7 G7+ C B7 Pretend you're happy when you're blue; C/B Dm It isn't very hard to do
A7
C
Dm
F Dm7 G7 And you'll find happiness without an end F G7 C Whenever you pretend.
B7
G7
(N.C.) G7 G7+ C B7 Remember anyone can dream,
C
C/B Dm And nothing's bad as it may seem;
A7
Dm
F Dm7 G7 The little things you haven't got F G7 C Dm7 Could be a lot if you pretend.
C
Bridge: Em F You'll find a love you can share, Cdim C6 One you can call all your own;
G7
C6
Am6 B7 F#m7 B7 Just close your eyes, she'll be there -Em Cdim G7 You'll never be alone.
(N.C.) G7 G7+ C And if you sing this melody,
B7
C/B Dm You'll be pretending just like me.
C
A7
Dm
F Dm7 G7 The world is mine, it can be yours, my friend, F G7 G7+ C So why don't you pretend?
Cdim
G7
(instrumental interlude)
(N.C.) G7 G7+ C And if you sing this melody,
B7
C/B Dm You'll be pretending just like me.
C
A7
Dm
F Dm7 G7 The world is mine, it can be yours, my friend, F G7 G7+ C So why don't you pretend?
Cdim
C
Competing versions charted in 1953 by Ralph Marterie (6) and Eileen Barton (#17). The song charted again in 1957 by Tab Smith (#89) and also in 1959 by Carl Mann (#57)
Pretend
Pretend You Don't See Her Words & Music by Steve Allen Recorded by Jerry Vale, 1957
Dm Cdim G G/F# E7 Look somewhere above her, pretend you don't love her -Am7 D G Pretend you don't see her at all.
D7
(D7) G Em Edim Cdim G D7 Pretend you don't see her, my heart, G G7 C Although she is coming our way. Am Fdim Am Am+7 Pretend you don't need her, my heart, Am7 D7 G D7 But smile and pretend to be gay.
(D7) G Em Edim Cdim G D7 It's too late for running, my heart; G G7 C Am7 Chin up if the tears start to fall. Dm Cdim G G/F# E7 Look somewhere above her, pretend you don't love her -Am7 D G Pretend you don't see her at all.
E7
E7 A Bm7-5 Cdim Fdim A E7 Pretend you don't see her, my heart, E7 A A7 D Although she is coming our way. Bm Cdim Bm Pretend you don't need her, my heart, Bm7/E Bm7-5 A But smile and pretend to be gay.
E7
Bm7
E7 A Bm7-5 Cdim Fdim A It's too late for running, my heart; A A7 D Chin up if the tears start to fall.
E7
B7
D Cdim A AM7 F#7 Look somewhere above her; pretend you don't love her -Bm7 E Fdim Bm7-5 A Pretend you don't see her at all.
Had I not heard this song on a local oldies radio station, I would have forgotten that I had forgotten it. Vale's recording was used in one of the "Mob Hits" collections, but the original was recorded long before. Author Steve Allen is often overlooked for the numerous songs he wrote; this one is a great example of the "kiss" principle: keep it simple, stupid.
Pretend You Don't See Her
Pretty Baby Words & Music by Tony Jackson, Gus Kahn & Egbert VanAlstyne Recorded by Dean Martin, 1957
A E7 D9 Ev'rybody loves a baby, E E7 That's why I'm in love with you -Fdim A6 E7 Pretty baby,
Fdim A6 pretty baby.
A E7 D9 And I'd like to be your sister, brother, E E7 Dad and mother, too, Fdim A6 E7 Pretty baby,
Fdim A6 pretty baby.
E7 A A7 Won't you come and let me rock you D D6 In my cradle of love? F#7 B7 E7 And we'll cuddle all the time. A E7 D9 Oh, I want a lovin' baby, E E7 And it might as well be you -D E7 Fdim A Pretty baby of mine!
*Suggested by recent visitor Carol Helmer.Here's a case of how wierd the mind can be when it comes to music. When this was requested, it rang no bells at all in my memory...up until I found it, and realized that this was the song on which the obnoxious "party pooper" parody is based. If ever a song deserved better treatment, this is it.
Put On A Happy Face Words & Music by Lee Adams & Charles Strouse Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1960 From the musical "Bye, Bye Birdie"
A F#7 D9 E7 Gray skies are gonna clear up, put on a happy face; A F#7 Bm7 Fdim Wipe off the clouds and cheer up, put on a happy face. C#7 F#7 Bm7-5 E7 A Take off that gloomy mask of tragedy -- it's not your style
A7
C#7 F#7 D Fdim E7 You'd look so good that you'd be glad that you decided to smile
A F#7 D9 E7 Pick out a pleasant outlook, stick out that nobel chin; A F#7 Bm7 Fdim Wipe off that full-of-doubt look, slap on a happy grin. D Cdim A E7 F#7 Spread sunshine all over the place D E7 C#7 F#7 And just put on a happy, put on a happy, D E7 Fdim A Put on a hap - py face.
Prisoner of Love Words & Music by Leo Robin, Glarence Gaskill & Russ Columbo, 1931 Recorded by Perry Como, 1946 (#1)
Prisoner of Love
E7/9 Bm7-5 A7/6 Alone from night to night you'll find me,
A7
Dalt D D6 F#m Bb9 Too weak to break the chains that bind me; Em G/B A7/6 I need no shackles to remind me Bm Bm7-5 Em7 I'm just a prisoner of love.
Edim
G/B
A7
E7/9 Bm7-6 A7/6 A7 For one command I stand and wait now, Dalt D D6 F#m Bb9 From one who's master of my fate now; Em G/B A7/6 Edim I can't escape, for it's too late now -D Gm D I'm just a prisoner of love.
Bridge:
F#m C#m7-5 What's the good of my caring F#m C#7 F#m B9 F#m If someone is sharing those arms with me? F#m C#m7-5 Although she has another, F#m C#7 F# C#7 A7 I can't have another, for I'm not free.
E7/9 Bm7-5 A7/6 She's in my dreams, awake or sleeping, Dalt D D6 F#m Bb9 Upon my knees to her I'm creeping; Em G/B A7/6 Edim My very life is in her keeping -D Gm D I'm just a prisoner of love.
A7
C#7
Though co-writer Russ Columbo had previously recorded the song in 1932, it is Como's rendition that comes most immediately to mind when I hear this melody. Versions by The Ink Spots and by Billy Eckstine charted the year before Como recorded his.
Prisoner of Love
Promise Her Anything (But Give Her Love) Words & Music by Roy Alfred Recorded by Dean Martin, 1957
A7 D G/B Promise her diamonds
D
G/B A7 G/B Promise her orchids
A7
A7 D DM7 Promise her stars
D7/F# G G/F# in the sky up above --
D7
G/B D A7 G/B that sparkle like rain, G/B D G/B and lots of champagne,
D
A7 D G/B Promise her perfume
D
A7 G/B
G/B A7 G/B Promise her bankbooks
A7
G/B D and glamorous furs,
D
Em
G/B D A7 G/B A D G Promise her anything, but give her love.
A7 D DM7 Promise her things
A7
G/B D that say his and hers,
A7
G/B
D
D7
D7/F# G G/F# she's been dreaming of --
G/B D A7 G/B A D G Promise her anything, but give her love.
Gdim
Em
D
Bridge:
G Em7 D D7 G Em7 D You may not be a rich man, but you don't need wealth or fame;
D7
G G/F# Em7 D D6 E E7 A7 Just show her that you really care, and she'll love you just the same.
A7 D G/B Promise her bracelets
D
G/B D of silver and jade,
G/B A7 G/B Promise her servants,
A7
G/B D a butler and maid;
A7 D DM7 She'll cuddle up close
A7 G/B
D7
G/B
D
D7/F# G G/F# like a hand in a glove --
G/B D A7 Just promise her anything,
G/B A D but give her love.
A7
Em
Instrumental Interlude:
Bridge (add B7 after to lead into key change)
B7 E A Promise her bracelets
E
A9 B7 of silver and jade,
B7 E Promise her servants, a butler and maid; B7 E E+7 She'll cuddle up close
E7
A AM7 like a hand in a glove --
F#
F#7 E B7 E B7 A Just promise her anything, but give her love, love, love -A E B7 A Promise her anything, but give her love.
Promise Her Anything
P.S. I Love You Words & Music by Johnny Mercer & Gordon Jenkins, 1934 Recorded by The Hilltoppers, 1953
P.S. I Love You
C Em7 Dear, I thought I'd drop a line; Dm7 G7 The weather's cool,
A7
Em7-5 the folks are fine;
A7
D7 G7/6 I'm in bed each night by nine -C D7 Dm7 G7 P.S. I love you.
C Em7 Yesterday we had some rain,
A7
Dm7 G7 Em7-5 But all in all, I can't complain.
A7
D7 G7/6 Was it dusty on the train? C Bb9 C9 C P. S. I love you.
Bridge: C7 Gm7 Gm7 Write to the Browns just as soon as you're able; FM7 F6 They came around to call. D7 Am7 D7 I burned a hole in the dining room table, Bb7 A7+5 D7-5 G7sus4 And let me see--I guess that's all.
C Em7 Nothing else for me to say,
G7
A7
Dm7 G7 Em7-5 And so I'll close . . . but by the way, D7 G6 F#7 Ev'rybody's thinking of you-C Fm P.S.
Fdim C9 C I love you.
A7
Put Your Dreams Away Words & Music by Ruth Lowe, Paul Mann & Stephen Weiss Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1958
A A-9 Em7 A A7/6 A7 D6 DM7 D9 Put your dreams a - way for an - oth - er day, Em7 Edim A7 Edim A7 D B7 And I will take their place in your heart. Cdim Em7 A A7/6 A7 DM7 D6 Wishing on a star nev - er got you far, Fdim F# B C#7 F# And so it's time to make a new start.
Bridge: G Gdim Em7 A-9 A7 A7+5 D B7 When your dreams at night fade before you, Gm7 Gdim Edim Em7 Em D9 A7 Then I'll have the right to a - dore you.
Cdim Bm7-5 Em7 A A7/6 A7 DM7 Cdim B7 Gdim Let your kiss con - fess this is hap - pi - ness, Dar - ling,
Cdim Em7 D9 Em7 A7/6 A7 D And put all your dreams a - way.
(Musical Interlude - first two lines of song)
Bridge: G Gdim Em7 A-9 A7 A7+5 D B7 When your dreams at night fade before you, Gm7 Gdim Edim Em7 Em D9 A7 Then I'll have the right to a - dore you.
Cdim Bm7-5 Em7 A A7/6 A7 DM7 Cdim B7 Gdim Let your kiss con - fess this is hap - pi - ness, Dar - ling,
Cdim Em7 D9 Em7 A7/6 A7 D And put all your dreams a - way.
*As is noted elsewhere on the site, this song is one of only two written by Ruth Lowe (the other being "I'll Never Smile Again.") Left half-complete for quite some time, this song was finished in a rush (literally over night) because Sinatra needed a theme song. Years later, at the request of the Sinatra family, it was the last song played at Frank's funeral.
Put Your Dreams Away
Puttin' On The Ritz Words & Music by Irving Berlin Recorded by Fred Astaire, 1946 From the 1930 film of the same name
D Fdim Em7 A7 D Fdim Em7 A7 Have you seen the well-to-do up and down Park Av - e - nue? F Fdim C#7 C7 F Fdim C#7 C7 On that famous thoroughfare with their noses in the air, A6 Gdim Bm7-5 E7 A6 Gdim Bm7-5 E7 High hats and Arrow collars white spats and lots of dollars, F#m F#m7 B7 C7 A7-9 Spending every dime for a wonderful time.
A7+5
A7
Dm A7 Dm Gdim Dm A7 If you're blue and you don't know where to go to, Dm Gdim A7 Bm7-5 A7 Dm F#m Why don't you go where fashion sits? Puttin' on the Ritz.
Bb9
A7
Dm A7 Dm Gdim Dm A7 Different types who wear a day coat, pants with stripes Dm Gdim A7 Bm7-5 A7 Dm And cutaway coat, perfect fits, puttin' on the Ritz.
Bb
D7
Bridge: Gm A7 Fdim A7 Dm Strolling up the av - e - nue so happy, F Dm7 Gm7 C7 F Bb9 A9 All dressed up just like an English chappie -- very snappy!
Dm A7 Dm Gdim Dm A7 Come let's mix where Rockefellers walk with sticks Dm Gdim A7 Bm7-5 A7 Dm Or "umber-ellas" in their mitts, puttin' on the Ritz.
Bb
Bridge 2: Gm A7 Fdim A7 Dm Dressed up like a million dollar trouper, F Dm7 Gm7 C7 F Bb9 A9 Trying hard to look like Gary Cooper (super duper)
Dm A7 Dm Gdim Dm A7 You'll declare it's simply topping to be there Dm Gdim A7 Bm7-5 And hear them swapping smart tid - bits Dm Puttin' on the Ritz,
Bb9
A7 --
A9 Dm Bb9 A7-9 Puttin' on the Ritz,
A7-9
A9 Dm Gm6 puttin' on the Ritz!
D6/9
D7
Quando, Quando, Quando Words & Music by Pat Boone, Toni Renis, A. Testa & Ervin Drake Recorded by Engelbert Humperdink, 1968
A A9 A F#m E7 E7/9 Tell me, when will you be mine?
E7
E7 E7/6 E7 E7/6 E7 E7/6 E7 E7/6 A A6 Tell me, quan - do, quan - do, quan - do, quan - do? A A9 A F#m E7 E7/9 We could share a love divine --
D9
E7/9
E7 E7/6 E7 E7/6 E7 E7/6 Oh, my lov - er, tell me
A
A6
A
A6
A
E7
E7 E7/6 E7 E7/6 E7 E7/6 E7 E7/6 A A6 Tell me, quan - do, quan - do, quan - do, quan - do? A A9 A F#m E7 You mean hap - pi - ness to me;
A6
E7
E7 E7/6 E7 E7/6 E7 E7/6 A Please don't make me wait a - gain.
A A9 A F#m E7 When will you say "Yes" to me?
A
E7/9
A when.
E7
D9
A
Bridge:
A A7 D9 D6 Ev'ry moment's a day, ev'ry day seems a lifetime. B7 E7 Let me show you the way to the joy beyond compare.
A A9 F#m E7 E7/9 I can't wait a moment more;
E7
E7 E7/6 E7 E7/6 E7 E7/6 E7 E7/6 A A6 Tell me, quan - do, quan - do, quan - do, quan - do? A A9 A F#m E7 E7/9 Say to me that you adore -E7 E7/6 E7 E7/6 E7 E7/6 A Tell me, tell me, tell me when.
E7
D9
A
The repeating patterns of E7 - E7/9 - E7 and A -A6 - A are what make this song work. The E7/9 is played 040200 and the A6 is played 004220. Both are a bit of a stretch of the left hand if you're not used to these formations, but the sound they yield is worth it. The title of this song often leads to confusion; the Latin sound of the arrangement often implies to the listener -- perhaps mistakenly -- that the authors meant "cuando" (Spanish for "when".) I've seen it listed both ways, but a slight preponderance toward the initial "Q" spelling is followed here because, as a recent visitor pointed out, the "Q" spelling is correct for the same word in the original Italian version of the song. Quando, Quando, Quando
Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars Words & Music by Antonio Carlos Jobim; (English translation by Gene Lees) Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1963
D9 Fdim Quiet nights of quiet stars, quiet chords from my guitar Gm7 F#7 FM7 Floating on the silence that surrounds us.
Dm7 FM7 Gm7 Am7 FM7
Fm7 Em7 A7+ Quiet thoughts and quiet dreams, quiet walks by quiet streams, D9 Dm7 Fdim And a window looking on the mountains and the sea -- how lovely!
D9 Fdim This is where I want to be, here, with you so close to me Gm7 F#7 FM7 Dm7 Until the final flicker of life's ember.
Fm7 Fm Fm6 Em7 I, who was lost and lonely,
FM7
Gm7
Am7
Am7 Dm7 believing life was only
G7-9 Em7 A7+ A bitter, tragic joke have found with you G9 G7-9 C The meaning of existence, oh, my love.
Dm7
Bb9
A7+
(Last time) G9 G7-9 The meaning of existence, oh,
C my love.
Bb9
Fdim C(6)
Gm7
Que Sera, Sera Words & Music by Jay Livingston & Ray Evans Recorded by Doris Day, 1956
G C C/B Am7 When I was just a little girl, Am7/G Dm7 C Dm7 C Am I asked my moth - er, "What will I Dm7 G Will I be pretty?
G7 be?
Dm7 G Will I be rich?"
Dm7 G C Here's what she said to me:
C7
Refrain: F Dm7 C "Que sera, sera, whatever will be, will be; Dm7 C G7 Dm7 G7 The fu - ture's not ours to see. Dm7 C Am7 Dm7 G C Que sera, sera, what will be, will be."
G C C/B Am7 When I was just a child in school, Am7/G Dm7 C Dm7 C Am G7 I asked my teach - er, "What will I try? Dm7 G Should I paint pictures?
Dm7 G Should I sing songs?"
Dm7 G C This was her wise reply:
C7
Repeat Refrain:
G C C/B Am7 When I grew up and fell in love. Am7/G Dm7 C Dm7 C Am G7 I asked my sweet - heart, "What lies a - head? Dm7 G Dm7 G Will we have rainbows day after day?" Dm7 G C Here's what my sweetheart said:
C7
Repeat Refrain:
G C C/B Am7 Now I have Children of my own. Am7/G Dm7 C Dm7 C Am G7 They ask their moth - er, "What will I be?" Dm7 G Will I be handsome? Dm7 G C I tell them tenderly.
Dm7 G Will I be rich?" C7
Repeat Refrain:
I can't positively confirm it, but I have heard that this song was written specifically for Alfred Hitchcock's 1956 re-made of the 1934 film "The Man Who Knew Too Much." Visitors familiar with the Spanish language may point out -quite accurately -- that there ought to be an accent mark over the "a" in "sera" in the title and elsewhere. I've omitted it here only partly from laziness, but mainly because some browsers still choke on special symbols like accented vowels.
Que Sera, Sera
Racing With the Moon Words & Music by Vaughn Monroe & Johnny Watson Recorded by Vaughn Monroe, 1941
A Cdim A Racing with the Moon, A C#7 Fdim(III) Dm6 High up in the mid - night blue, Fdim E D9 E7 D9 And then all too soon, E7-9 Fdim E A It's lost from view.
A Cdim A Gazing at the stars A C#7 Fdim(III) Dm6 Gdim High up in the clouds of grey,
Dm6
Fdim E D9 E7 D9 But just like the moon, E7-9 Fdim E A They fade a - way.
Bridge: C#7 F#m C#m7-5 G#7 In the blue heavens I see, C#m7-5 G7 Bm7-5 F#7 Your face smiling at me, E7-9 Fdim D9 My heart will never be free, F#m F7 E Until we're back together.
A Cdim A Racing with the Moon, A C#7 Fdim(III) Dm6 That is what I'll al - ways do, Fdim Till
E D9 E7 D9 I o - ver - take
E7-9 Fdim E A The moon and you.
Gdim
Dm6
Rags To Riches Words & Music by Richard Adler & Jerry Ross Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1953 (#1)
D F#m Bm Bm7/E G I know I'd go from rags to riches
G/F#
A Em Edim G/B D F#m If you would only say you care;
Bm7
Em6
B7
Cdim B7 Cdim Em B+ And though my pocket may be empty, Em7 A Edim D I'd be a mil - lion - aire.
Em7
Em7
Em6
A
A7
D F#m Bm Bm7/E G G/F# My clothes may still be torn and tattered, A Em Edim G/B D But in my heart I'd be a king;
F#m
Em7
Em6
B7
Cdim B7 Cdim Em B+ Your love is all that ever mattered --
Em7
Em6
A
A Em7 Cdim A7 It's ev - 'ry - thing.
A7+5 D9 F#m Bm Bm7/E A Em7 A7 So o - pen your arms and you'll open the door Em7 Edim A7 G D G D To ev' - ry treasure that I'm hopin' for; D9 F#m Bm Bm7/E A Em7 A7 Em7 A7 D Hold me and kiss me and tell me you're mine ev - er more.
D F#m Bm Bm7/E G G/F# Must I forever be a beggar
Em7
Em6
A Em Edim G/B D F#m Whose golden dreams will not come true?
B7
Cdim B7 Cdim Em Or will I go from rags to riches?
Em6
A Em7 A A7/6 A7 D G My fate is up to you.
B+
Em7
A
D
*Suggested by recent visitors David Williams and Charles DeGeso.
Ragtime Cowboy Joe Words & Music by Grant Clarke, Lewis Muir & Maurice Abrahams, 1912 Recorded by The Sons of the Pioneers, 1951*
D G D Edim G Out in Arizona where the bad men are, D G D Fdim A And the only friend to guide you is an eve - ning star, D Cdim G Edim D F#m Bm Fdim E7/9 A6/7/9 A7 D The rough - est, tough - est man by far was Rag - time Cow - boy Joe. A D9 A F#7 Got his name from sing - ing to the cows and sheep; A F#7 B7 E7 A Ev' - ry night, they say, he sings the herd to sleep D G Em7 D F#7 B7 E7/9 Cdim A7 In a bas - so rich and deep, croon - ing soft and low
Refrain: Em7/9 Cdim A7 D He al - ways sings Edim E7 As he swings
D DM7 D DM7 D DM7 D DM7 rag - gy mu - sic to his cat - tle
Gdim A7 Em7 On his horse
Cdim E7 Cdim E7 back and for - ward in his sad - dle A7 Em7 A7 who is syn - co - pa - ted gait - ed
Edim D B7 E7 A7 And with such a fun - ny me - ter to the roar of his re - peat - er Em7 Edim D How they run
D DM7 D DM7 D DM7 D when they hear the fel - ler's gun
Edim E7 Cdim E7 Bm7-5 E7 Be - cause the west - ern folks all know: G G/F# He's a hi - fa - loot - in' root - in' toot - in' Em7 Edim E7 Bm7-5 Son of a gun from Ar - i - zo - na Em7/9 A6/7/9 A7 GM7 Cdim A6/7/9 A7 Rag - time cow - boy (talk about your cow - boy) Em7/9 A6/7/9 A7 D Rag - time cow - boy Joe.
*Requested by recent visitor Ed Brown, this song was popularized in both the 1942 Movie "Hello Frisco Hello" and the 1945 movie "Incendiary Blonde." The credits for the album on which the Sons of the Pioneers' version appears, according to www.allmusic.com, lists a release of 1961, but I find that very hard to believe -- the lead voice sounds to my ear too much like Roy Rogers to be anyone else, and he only sang with the group until 1937. Another online source of Sons of the Pioneers releases for this song shows releases in three consecutive years (1951, 1952 and 1953) but again, all these are too late to be Rogers' voice. Lacking a definitive answer, I'm going with the 1951 date, since the later two were probably re-releases rather than re-recordings, but I still believe the lead voice is that of Rogers, so 1937 (or even earlier) could well be closer to correct, because the song itself is much older than that.
Ragtime Cowboy Joe
The Rain, The Park and Other Things Words & Music by Artie Kornfield & Steve Duboff Recorded by The Cowsills, 1967 (#2)
Em G A7 DM7 I saw her sitting in the rain, raindrops falling on her. G G/F# Em7 A7 DM7 She didn't seem to care; she sat there and smiled at me. Em G/B A7 And I knew (I knew, I knew, I knew, I knew) G/B D DM7 D6 She could make me happy (happy, happy). Em G/F# G G/B A7 Flowers in her hair, flowers everywhere.
G/B
A7
Refrain: G F#m Em I love the flower girl, oh, I don't know just why. A7 She simply caught my eye. G F#m Em I love the flower girl, she seemed so sweet and kind. A7 G Bm7 A7 She crept into my mind, to my mind
Em G I knew I had to say hello (hello, hello) -A7 DM7 She smiled up at me;
D6
G G/F# Em7 A7 DM7 She took my hand and we walked through the park alone. Em G/B A7 And I knew (I knew, I knew, I knew, I knew) G/B D DM7 D6 She could make me happy (happy, happy). Em G/F# G G/B A7 Flowers in her hair, flowers everywhere.
G/B
A7
D6
(Repeat Refrain)
Em G Suddenly the sun broke through (see the sun). G/B A7 DM7 D6 I turned around she was gone (where did she go). Em G/F# G G/B A7 DM7 And all I had left was one little flower from her hair.
D6
Em G/B A7 But I knew (I knew, I knew, I knew, I knew) G/B D DM7 D6 She had made me happy (happy, happy). Em G/F# G G/B A7 G/B Flowers in her hair, flowers everywhere.
A7
Final Refrain (sing twice): G F#m Em A7 I love the flower girl, was she reality, or just a dream to me? G F#m Em A7 I love the flower girl, her love showed me the way to find a sunny day Em7 G/B A7 (Em7/9 Sun - ny day.
Gdim
A7
D6)
The Rain, The Park and Other Things
The Rainbow Connection Words & Music by Paul Williams & Kenneth Ascher Recorded by Jim Henson (as "Kermit"), 1979 From "The Muppet Movie"
G Em Am7 D Why are there so many songs about rainbows, GM7 Em Am7 And what's on the other side?
D
G Em Am7 D Rainbows are visions, but only illusions GM7 Em Am7 And rainbows have nothing to hide.
D
CM7 So we've been told, and some choose to believe it; Bm F#m7 B7 I know they're wrong, wait and see. Am7 D Bm7-5 E7 Someday we'll find it, the Rainbow Connection -Am7 D G The lovers, the dreamers, and me.
G Em Am7 D Who said that ev'ry wish would be heard and answered GM7 Em Am7 When wished on the morning star?
D
G Em Am7 D Somebody thought of that, and someone believed it -GM7 Em Am7 Look what it's done so far.
D
CM7 What's so amazing that keeps us star gazing, Bm F#m7 B7 And what do we think we might see? Am7 D Bm7-5 E7 Someday we'll find it, the Rainbow Connection -Am7 D G The lovers, the dreamers, and me.
Bridge:
Bm7 Em7 G All of us under its spell; C G Am7 D+ We know that it's probably ma - gic
G Em Am7 D Have you been half asleep and have you heard voices? GM7 Em Am7 I've heard them calling my name.
D
G Em Am7 D Is this the sweet sound that calls the young sailors? GM7 Em Am7 The voice might be one and the same.
D
CM7 I've heard it too many times to ignore it -Bm F#m7 B7 It's something that I'm s'posed to be. Am7 D Bm7-5 E7 Someday we'll find it, the Rainbow Connection -Am7 D G The lovers, the dreamers, and me.
Coda: D G G/F# Em Bm7 La da da de da Am7 D7 G La la da da da de do
This one is available elsewhere on the 'Net, so I would probably not have included it here had someone not asked me to. Still, it's a beautiful song, and deserving of a place here on that basis alone.
The Rainbow Connection
Rainy Days And Mondays Words & Music by Paul Williams & Roger Nichols Recorded by The Carpenters, 1972 (#2)
G G/F# Em7 Bm7-5 E7 Talking to myself and feeling old; Am7 Bm7 Am7 D9 Sometimes I'd like to quit, nothing ever seems to fit; Em7 Em7/F# Hanging a -
CM7 Am7 D9 D7 G G/F# round, nothing to do but frown --
Am7 C Gdim G D7sus4 Rainy days and Mondays always get me down.
G G/F# Em7 Bm7-5 E7 What I've got they used to call the blues. Am7 Bm7 Am7 D9 Nothing is really wrong, feeling like I don't belong, Em7 Em7/F# CM7 Am7 D9 D7 G G/F# Walking a - round, some kind of lone - ly clown -Am7 C Gdim G D Rainy days and Mondays always get me down.
B7
Bridge: Em7 CM7 Am7 D7 GM7 Funny but it seems I always wind up here with you Bm7 CM7 D7sus4 D7 B7 Nice to know somebody loves me. Em7 CM7 Am7 D7 Em Funny, but it seems that it's the only thing to do CM7 D7aua4 D D7sus4 D Run and find the one who loves me.
G G/F# Em Bm7-5 E7 What I feel has come and gone before; Am7 Bm7 Am7 D9 No need to talk it out, we know what it's all about; Em7 Em7/F# Hanging a -
CM7 Am7 D9 D7 G G/F# round, nothing to do but frown --
Am7 C Gdim G Rainy days and Mondays always get me down.
D
B7
Bm7
Em7
(Repeat bridge, new last line) CM7 D7aua4 Run and find the one who loves
D me.
E7sus4
E7
A C#m C#m7-5 F#7 What I feel has come and gone before; Bm C#m7 Bm C#m7 No need to talk it out, we know what it's all about; F#m7 DM7 Bm7 A Hanging around, nothing to do but frown -Bm7 D Rainy days and Mondays always
Cdim AM7 get me down.
D
C#7
A
Bm7-5
Coda: F#m7 DM7 Bm7 A Hanging around, nothing to do but frown -D Bm7 - C#m D (N.C.) Rainy days and Mondays al- ways get me down.
A
Bm7-5
A
Rainy Days And Mondays
Ramona Words & Music by L. Wolfe Gilbert, Mabel Wayne Recorded by Jim Reeves, 1958
Intro:
||: A | D7/9 |
A Bm7 Fdim Bm7-5 D Ra - mo - na, I hear the mission bells above;
E7
D Bm7 F#m Bm7-5 E7-9 A AM7 Ra - mo - na, they're ringing out our song of love.
A7
E7 A Cdim I press you, ca - ress you E Bm7-5 Cdim E7 And bless the day you taught me to care E Cdim E Bm7-5 A F#m Edim A E7 I'll always re - mem - ber the rambling rose you wore in your hair.
A Bm7 Fdim Bm7-5 D Ra - mo - na, when day is done you'll hear my call;
E7
D Bm7 F#m Bm7-5 E7-9 F#7 Ra - mo - na, we'll meet be - side the wat - er - fall. Edim D F#m B7 Cdim A C#7 C#7/G# F#7 I dread the dawn when I a - wake to find you gone D F#m Bm7 E7/6 Fdim E7 Ra - mo - na, I need you, my
D (Edim own.
*Requested by recent visitor Raymond Walker
E7)
Red Roses For A Blue Lady Words & Music by Sid Tepper & Roy Bennett Recorded by Vic Dana, 1965 (#10)
G D7 Fdim C C9 C C/B E7 Dm7 E7 I want some red ro - ses for a blue la - dy; A7 Em7 Cdim Em7 A7 Mis - ter flor - ist, take my or - der please. F Dm7 G CM7 C/B Am7 Am7/G We had a sil - ly quar - rel the oth - er day -D Am7 D9 Cdim G Edim G7 I hope these pret - ty flow - ers chase her blues a - way.
G D7 Fdim C C9 C C/B E7 Dm7 E7 I want some red ro - ses for a blue la - dy; A7 Em7 Cdim Em7 A7 Send them to the sweet - est gal in town. F Dm7 G7 C Em7 A7 And if they do the trick, I'll hur - ry back to pick Cdim F Dm7 Fdim G7 Dm7 C Your best white or - chid for her wed - ding gown.
*Suggested by recent visitor Max Reid. This one is now probably better-remembered from Bert Kaempfert's concurrent instrumental version, which actually peaked one spot lower on the charts than Dana's did.
Red Sails In The Sunset Words & Music by Jimmy Kennedy & Hugh Williams, 1935 Recorded by The Platters, 1960 (#36)
D DM7 D7 G Red sails in the sunset,
Gm7 D Cdim way out on the sea,
Bm7-5 A Em7 A Oh, carry my loved one
A
Em7 D E7-5 home safely to me.
A7
D DM7 D7 G Gm7 D Cdim She sailed at the dawning, all day I've been blue; Bm7-5 A Em7 A7 Em7 D Gdim Red sails in the sunset, I'm trusting in you.
D
Bridge: G G/F# D Swift wings you must borrow; A7 A7sus4 A7 D DM7 Make straight for the shore. G
G/F# D We marry tomorrow,
Bm7
Em7 E7 A7 A7+5 And she goes sailing no more.
D DM7 D7 G Red sails in the sunset, Bm7-5 A7 Oh carry my loved one
Em7
Gm7 D way out on the sea, A7 Em7 D home safely to me.
Cdim
Remember Words & Music by Irving Berlin Recorded by Benny Goodman, 1935
A
A
D G Gm D E7 A7 D A7+5 D One little kiss, a moment of bliss, then hours of deep regret;
A7
D G Gm D E7 A7 D D7 G C#7 One little smile, and after a while, a longing to forget. F# G#m C#7 F# G#m C#7 One little heart - ache, left as a to - ken, F# A B7 E7 A7 One little play -thing carelessly bro - ken.
Refrain: G D+ G D+ Remember the night, the night you said, G Gdim A7 D "I love you" -- re - mem - ber? G D+ G D+ Remember you vowed by all the stars G Gdim A7 D D7 Above you -- re - mem - ber? G G/F# G/E Gm7 Remember we found a lonely spot, D DM7 Em F# And after I learned to care a lot, G D+ D E9 You promised that you'd forget me not, A9 A7 A7/6 A7 D But you forgot to re - mem - ber.
D G Gm D E7 A7 D A7+5 D Into my dreams you wandered, it seems, and then there came a day
A7
D G Gm D E7 A7 D D7 G C#7 You loved me, too, my dreams came true, and all the world was May. F# G#m C#7 F# G#m C#7 But soon the May time turned to De - cem - ber; F# A B7 E7 A7 You had forgotten, do you re - mem - ber?
Repeat Refrain:
Remember Me Words & Music by Robert Miller Recorded by Ray Noble Orchestra, 1932, Al Bowlly Vocal
Edim E7/6 E7 E7/6 A9 A Re - mem - ber me, re - mem - ber me, E7 A E7/6 A Cdim A6 A Just keep me in your mem - o - ry. Bm7-5 E7-9 F#7 Edim Bm Bm7/E I'll ne'er for - get the day we we met Edim B7 E For the sake of auld lang syne.
Edim E7/6 E7 E7/6 E7 A9 A Though we must part, there'll be no change of heart E7 A G/B A7 D Bm Through all the years to be; G6 G5 Gm7 Em7 D6 D B7 Auf - wei - der seh'n, we'll meet a - gain, Cdim E7/9 E Gdim A7 G Edim So please re - mem - ber me.
D
*Suggested by recent visitor Andy Wood, who also provided an audio source.
Remember When Words & Music by Mickey J. Addy and Buck Ram Recorded by The Platters, 1959 (#41
D Em7 G/B G G/B Re - mem - ber when
A7
A Em7 A7 D9 I first met you
Edim
D Em7 D9 A7-9 Em7 G My lips were so a - fraid
Em7
A Em7 G/B G G/B Re - mem - ber when,
A Em7 A7 D9 Edim to my sur - prise
A7
D6
A7 Em7 Em6 Em7 A7 D Edim to say "I love you."
A7
D6
D Em7 D9 A7-9 Em7 G G/F# A7 G/B A7 D Gm7 The heav - en in my heart leaped in - to your eyes.
D
Bridge:
D7
D G6 G5 G Em6 Re - mem - ber how much I cried Gdim D D6 Edim D9 Tears of joy to think you were mine C B7 Em Dar - ling, down deep in - side E7 Cdim E7 A7 I still feel that feel - ing di - vine
D Em7 G/B G G/B I loved you then
A7
A Em7 A7 D9 and I still do
Edim
D6
D Em7 D9 A7-9 Em7 G G/F# A7 G/B A7 D Gm7 I can't re - mem - ber when I did - n't love you
D
*Requested by frequent visitor and avowed Platters fan James Andrews.
Return To Me Words & Music by Danny DiMinno & Carmen Lombardo Recorded by Dean Martin, 1958 (#4)
A7* D Gdim D Cdim Em7 A7 Return to me; oh my dear I'm so lonely! A A7 Em7 A7 D Cdim Hurry back, hurry back, oh my love hurry back, I'm yours.
A7
A7* D Gdim D Cdim Em7 A7 Return to me for my heart wants you on - ly; A A7 Em7 A7 D G Hurry home, hurry home, won't you please hurry home to my heart?
D
Bridge:
G G/F# My darling,
Em
A7 D if I hurt you I'm sorry;
E E7 A Forgive me, and please say you are mine.
A7
A7* D Gdim D Cdim Em7 A7 Return to me; please come back, bella mi - a; A A7 Em7 A7 D Hurry back, hurry home to my arms, to my lips and my heart.
A7* D Gdim D Retorna me,
Cdim
A7
Cdim Em7 A7 cara mia ti a - mo,
A A7 Em7 A7 D Solo tu, solo tu, solo tu, solo tu, mio cuore.
*The A7 that begins the verse sounds a little truer to the melody here if played as 575655.
The River of No Return Words & Music by Ken Darby & Lionel Newman Recorded by Marilyn Monroe & Tennessee Ernie Ford, 1954 From the movie of the same name
D Dsus4 D7 G Em7 D There is a river called the river of no return; D F#m7 Bm Bm7 G Em7 G/B A7 Sometimes it's peaceful, and sometimes wild and free! D Dsus4 D7 G Em7 D Love is a trav'ler on the river of no return, D F#m7 Bm Bm7 A7 Em7 A7 D Swept on forever to be lost in a stor - my sea.
Bridge:
A7 D F#m Em7 A7 D Wail-a-ree I can hear the river call (no return, no return) A7 G Em7 D Where the roarin' waters fall, A7 D F#m Bm7 Bm7/E E7 Wail-a-ree I can hear my lover call, "Come to me"
A7
A7 G A7 D Dsus4 D7 G Em7 D I lost my love on the river, and forever my heart will yearn; D F#m7 Bm Bm7 Em7 G/B A7 D Gone, gone forever down the river of no re - turn. A7 D Wail-a-ree
DM7
Bm wail-a-ree
Bm7
Bm7/E
G G/F# Em7 A7 D D D6 D D D6 D D D6 D You'll never re - turn to me! (no return, no return, no return)
Rhythm of the Rain Words & Music by John Gummoe Recorded by The Cascades, 1963 (#3)
D6 D G Listen to the rhythm of the falling rain, D6 D A Telling me just what a fool I've been; D6 D G G/F# Em I wish that it would go and let me cry in vain D A7 D And let me be alone again.
A7
D6 D G The only girl I care about has gone away, D6 D A Looking for a brand new start; D6 D G G/F# Em But little does she know that when she left that day, D A7 D DM7 Along with her she took my heart.
D7
Bridge: G G/F# Em F#m Rain, please tell me now, does that seem fair, A Gdim D For her to steal my heart away when she don't care? Bm Bm7 G A D A7 I can't love another when my heart's somewhere far away.
D6 D G The only girl I care about has gone away, D6 D A Looking for a brand new start; D6 D G G/F# Em But little does she know that when she left that day, D A7 D Along with her she took my heart.
Second Bridge: G G/F# Em F#m Rain, won't you tell her that I love her so, A Gdim D Please ask the sun to set her heart aglow? Bm Bm7 G A D A7 Rain in her heart and let the love we know start to grow.
D6 D G Listen to the rhythm of the falling rain, D6 D A Telling me just what a fool I've been; D6 D G G/F# Em I wish that it would go and let me cry in vain D A7 D And let me be alone again.
Coda: (repeat and fade) D6 D G Listen to the rhythm of the falling rain, D6 Bm Bm7 Pitter-patter, pitter-patter, ooooh.
According to lyric friend Ron Hontz, Gummoe was serving aboard the U.S.S. Jason and was inspired to write this song while standing watch during a thunderstorm off the coast of the Aleutian Islands.
Rhythm of the Rain
Ring Those Christmas Bells Words & Music by Marvin Fisher & Gus Levine Recorded by Peggy Lee, 1953
D F#m Bm Bm7/E G/B Em7/6 A7 Some folks like to hear a Christ - mas song, G G/F# Em7 A7/9 D6 F#m G A But I like Christmas bells that go ding dong, D F#m Bm Bm7/E G6 B7 E7 Jingle-jangle, ding-a-ling, or just bing-bong -G/B A7 Em7 I love
A7
Em7 A7 D to hear 'em ring.
Refrain: A7 D G Oh, ring A7 Em7 Ring
D
Cdim A7 Em7 those Christmas bells,
Am7
G A7 D G those Christmas bells.
A7
D
D D7 G Fdim E7 While they chime we'll have a happy time, Bm7-5 A7 Em7 So ring
Am7
G A7 D those Christmas bells.
D F#m Bm Bm7/E G/B Em7/6 A7 Up above the stars are clear and bright, G G/F# Em7 A7/9 D6 F#m G A While all around the snow is soft and white. D F#m Bm Bm7/E G6 B7 E7 Santa and his reindeer soon will be in sight G/B A7 And you
Em7
A7
Repeat Refrain:
Em7 A7 D will hear him sing.
Em7
D F#m Bm Bm7/E G/B Em7/6 A7 For the music of an o - pen sleigh G G/F# Em7 A7/9 D6 F#m When ev'ry jolly jingle seems to say,
G
A
D F#m Bm Bm7/E G6 B7 E7 "Happy, happy, happy, happy hol - i - day!" G/B A7 Come on
Em7
A7
Em7 A7 D and join the fun!
Repeat Refrain:
Ring Those Christmas Bells
River, Stay 'Way From My Door Words & Music by Mort Dixon & Harry Woods Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1961
A D9 E A A7 You keep go - in' your way, Dalt Cdim(IV) A F#7 I'll keep go - in' my way -D6 Dm6 River,
E7
E7/6 E7 A Edim stay away from my door.
A D9 E A I just got a cabin;
E7
A7
Dalt Cdim(IV) A F#7 You don't need my cabin -D6 Dm6 River,
E7
E7/6 E7 A Edim stay away from my door.
E7
C#m G#7 C#m7 G#7 Don't come up any higher -- I'm so all alone. E C#m7-5 B7 D9 Bm7-5 E7 Leave the bed and the fire -- that is all I own.
A D9 E A A7 I ain't break - in' your heart, Dalt Cdim(IV) A F#7 Don't start break - in' my heart -D6 Dm6 River,
E7
E7/6 E7 A Edim stay away from my door.
*Suggested by recent visitor Naama Berger.
E7
Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With a Dixie Melody Words & Music by Sam M. Lewis, Joe Young & Jean Schwartz, 1918 Recorded by Al Jolson, 1918 Closely identified with comedian Jerry Lewis
A Edim E7 Cdim A Cdim A D9 E7 Fdim E7 E7/9 Rock - a - bye your ba - by with a Dix - ie mel - o - dy; D9 E7 Bm7-5 E7 D F#m A9 E When you croon, croon a tune from the heart of Dix - ie. Bm F#m Bm7-5 E7/9 Just hang my cra - dle, Mam - my mine, A C#m7 C#m7-5 F#7 Right on that Ma - son Dix - on line Bm Bm7 F3m B7 And swing it from Vir - gin - ia E7 Bm7-5 Cdim E7/9 E7 To Ten - nes - see with all the love that's in ya. A E7 D9 Cdim A9 A Cdim D9 E7 D9 Cdim E7/9 "Weep No More, My La - dy" -- sing that song for me, D9 E7 Bm7-5 E7 D7 C#7 Cdim C#7 "Old Black Joe" just as though you had me on your knee; F#7 Gdim F#7 Gdim A mil - lion ba - by kis - ses I'll de - liv -er B7 Bm7-5 Cdim B7 E7 The min - ute that you sing the "Swan - nee Riv - er." A Edim E7 Cdim A C#7 F#m Rock - a - bye your rock - a - bye baby Cdim D9 E7 Fdim E7/9 E7 With a Dix - ie mel - o - dy.
Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree Words & Music by Johnny Marks, 1958 Recorded by Brenda Lee, 1960 (#14)
C Am C Am Rockin' around the Christmas tree Cdim G Dm7 Fdim G7 At the Christmas par - ty hop Dm7 G Dm7 G Mistletoe hung where you can see Dm7 G Fdim Dm7 Fdim G Ev'ry cou - ple wants to stop.
C Am C Am Rockin' around the Christmas tree Cdim G Dm7 Fdim G7 Let the Christmas spir - it ring Dm7 G Dm7 G Later we'll have some pumpkin pie Dm7 G Fdim Dm7 Fdim C And we'll do some car - o - ling.
Bridge: F Dm7 Em B+ Em7 You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear Am Am+7 Am7 Am6 Voices singing, "Let's be Jolly, D Am7 D9 G Am7 G7 Deck the halls with boughs of holly."
C Am C Am Rockin' around the Christmas tree [C] Cdim G Dm7 Fdim G7 Have a happy hol - i - day Dm7 G Dm7 G Ev'ryone dancing mer - ri - ly Dm7 G Fdim Dm7 Fdim C In the new old - fash - ioned way.
Em6
Rockin' Chair Words & Music by Hoagy Carmichael Recorded by The Mills Brothers, 1932
D D9 D9sus4 D9 D7/9 G G6 Gm7 Edim Ol' rock - in' chair's got me, my cane by my side; D F#m B7 E7 A7 Edim Fetch me that gin, son, 'fore I tan your hide. Bm F#7 Bm7 F#7 Bm7 C#7 F#7 Can't get from this cabin, go no where E7 Bm7-5 E7 Just sit me here grabbin' A7 A7+5 D At the flies 'round my rockin' chair.
Bridge: D7 Fdim D9 D7 D7 Fdim D9 D7 My dear old Aunt Harriet -- in Hea - ven she be -C#7 F#m B7 E7 Bm7-5 A7 E7 Send me sweet chariot, for the end of that trouble I see.
D D9 D9sus4 D9 D7/9 G G6 Gm7 Edim Ol' rock - in' chair gets it; judgment day is here, D F#m Bm7 G Gdim Edim D Chained to my old rock - in' chair.
A7
Room Full of Roses Words & Music by Tim Spencer Recorded by Sammy Kaye, 1949
A A9 A D A A Cm7-5 A D A Bm7-5 A E7 If I sent a rose to you for ev' - ry time you made me blue F#m Cdim A D9 E7 You'd have a room full of ro - ses
Bm7-5
A
E7
D9 Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 D9 Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 If I sent a rose of white for ev' - ry time I cried all night E7 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 Cdim A You'd have a room full of ro - ses D DM7 Dm6 Bm7-5 A C#m7-5 F#7 And if you took the petals and you took them all a - part B7 Cdim B7 Bm7-5 E7 Cdim E7 You'd be tearing at the roses just the way you tore my heart A A9 A D A A Cm7-5 A D A Bm7-5 A E7 If someday you're feeling blue and you could send some ro - ses too A F#m D A Bm7-5 E7 Well I don't want a room full of ro - ses Bm Bm7/E E7 Bm7-5 A D9 I just want my arms full of you
A
A
Ruby (It's You) Words & Music by Mitchell Parish & Heinz Roemheld, 1952 Recorded by Ray Charles, 1960 From the movie "Ruby Gentry"
A7+5 D6 DM7 Fdim C(7) They say, Ruby, you're like a dream, A7 F#m7 DM7 Not always what you seem;
Bm
Bm7 GM7 G6 Gm+7 And though my heart may break when I awake, D+ Let it be so,
D Em7-5 A7 A7+5 I only know, Ruby, it's
Gm6
D Gdim you.
A7
A7+5 D DM7 Fdim C(7) They say, Ruby, you're like a song, A7 F#m7 DM7 Bm You don't know right from wrong. Bm7 GM7 G6 Gm+7 And in your eyes I see heartbreak for me; D+ D Em7-5 But from the start, who stole my heart?
Gm6
A7 A7+5 D Ruby, it's you.
Bridge: Gm A7+5 D I hear your voice and I must come to you Gm A7+5 A7 I have no choice--what else can I do?
A7+5 D DM7 Fdim They say, Ruby, you're like a flame; A7 F#m7 DM7 Into my life you came.
Em7-5
A7
C(7)
Bm
Bm7 GM7 G6 Gm+7 And though I should beware, still, I don't care. D+ D Em7-5 A7 Gm7-5 D Gm7 You thrill me so, I only know, Ruby, it's you.
Gm6
Em7-5
A7
D
A Room Without Windows Words & Music by Ervin M. Drake Recorded by Steve Lawrence, 1964 (#120) From the Broadway show "What Makes Sammy Run?"
A E7/6 E7 Esus4 A Bm7-5 A A room with - out win - dows,
E7/6 E7 Esus4 A a room with - out doors,
A E7/6 E7 Esus4 A A+5 F#m Edim E7 A room where no guy but I can spy the charms that are yours; Esus4 E7 D D+5 Like be - ing ma - rooned on an is - land Dm6 Dm+7 Dm6 Dm+7 A Far from civ - i - lized shores, Bm7-5 E7sus4 Bm7-5 Cdim Bm7-5 A6 A You and me in a room with - out win - dows,
E7
E7/6 E7sus4 E7 A A room with - out doors.
A E7/6 E7 Esus4 A Bm7-5 A E7/6 E7 Esus4 A No bells will be ringing, no tel - e - phone calls A E7/6 E7 Esus4 A A+5 F#m Edim E7 In our lit - tle well-se - clu - ded cell of ceil - ing and walls; Esus4 E7 D D+5 While doz - ens of males sit 'n' chew their nails Dm6 Dm+7 Dm6 And hate me
Dm+7 A be - cause
Bm7-5 E7sus4 Bm7-5 Cdim Bm7-5 A6 A I am yours in a room with - out win - dows, E7/6 A room
E7sus4 E7 A D9 with - out doors.
Bm7-5
E7
A
Bridge: F#m F#m+7 F#m7 Em7-5 C#7 If they said "Friend, how would you like to spend F#m Bm7 C#7 The long here - af - ter?" Em D9 B+ B7 Em B7 Em B+ Em7 Em6 A I'd tell them what we're af - ter is a one-way tick - et to
A E7/6 E7 Esus4 A Bm7-5 A A room with - out key - holes,
E7/6 E7 Esus4 A a room with no view
A E7/6 E7 Esus4 A A+5 F#m Edim E7 We'd like to re - side there, hide there for an er - a or two Esus4 E7 D D+5 Com - plete - ly wrapped up in each oth - er Dm6 Dm+7 Dm6 Dm+7 A While the whole world ig - nores Bm7-5 E7sus4 Bm7-5 Cdim Bm7-5 A6 A You and me in a room with - out win - dows, E7/6 A room
E7
E7sus4 E7 A with - out doors.
Requested by recent visitor Ian Reoch.
A Room Without Windows
Round and Round Words and Music by Lou Stallman and Joe Shapiro Recorded by Perry Como, 1957
Round and Round
C Find a wheel and it goes round, round, round, Dm7 G C G7 C As it skims along with a hap-py sound, G7 C As it goes along the ground, ground, ground Dm7 G C Till it leads you to the one you love.
Then your love will hold you round, round, round In your heart's a song with a brand new sound, And your head goes spinning round, round, round 'Cause you've found what you've been dreamin' of.
Bridge: F Dm7 C In the night you see the oval moon Dm7 G7 C Going round and round in tune, F Dm7 C And the ball of sun in the day D D7 G Makes a girl and boy wanna say.
G7
Find a ring and put it round, round, round, And with ties so strong that two hearts are bound, Put it on the one you've found, found, found, For you know that this is really love. Coda: G7 C G7 C Find a ring, put it on, Dm7 G7 C For you know that this is really love, Dm7 G7 C Dm7 G7 C Really love, really love.
Lampooned on "Saturday Night Live" as if singing while lying down and virtually asleep, Como's relaxed style served him better than many people realize; when he died in May 2001, his professional career had spanned nearly 70 years.
'Round Midnight Words & Music by Bernie Hanighen, Thelonious Monk & Cootie Williams Recorded by Julie London, 1960 Dm Bm7-5 Em7-5 A7 It begins to tell 'round midnight, 'round midnight; Dm7 G7 Bbm7 Gdim Am7 D7 I do pretty well 'til af - ter sun - down Gm7 C7 Dm Dm+7 Supper time, I'm feelin' sad, Fdim G7 Bb7 A7 But it really gets bad 'round mid - night.
Dm Bm7-5 Em7-5 A7 Mem'ries always start 'round midnight, 'round midnight; Dm G7 Bbm7 Gdim Am7 D7 Haven't got the heart to stand those mem - 'ries; Gm7 C7 Dm Dm+7 When my heart is still with you, Fdim G7 A7 Dm And old midnight knows it too.
Dm+7
Bridge: Bm7-5 E7-9 A7 When some quarrel we've had needs mending Bm7-5 E7-9 A7 Does that mean that our love is ending? Gm7 C7 Bb7 A7 Darling, I need you; lately I find D7 C7 Bb7 A7 You're out of my arms and I'm out of my mind.
Dm Bm7-5 Em7-5 A7 Let our love take wing some midnight, 'round midnight; Dm G7 Bbm7 Gdim Am7 D7 Let the angels sing for your re - turn - ing; Gm7 C7 Dm Let our love be safe and sound
Dm+7
Fdim G7 Bb7 A7 Dm When old midnight comes a - round.
Bbm9
Route 66 Words & Music by Bobby Troup Recorded by Nat "King" Cole, 1946
E A F#m E If you ever plan to motor west, A F#m E Travel my way, take the highway that is best. C#7 F#7 B7 E Get your kicks on Route six - ty - six.
E A F#m E It winds from Chicago to L-A, A F#m E More than two thousand miles all the way. C#7 F#7 B7 E Get your kicks on Route six - ty - six.
Bridge: E (tacit) F#m (tacit) Now you go through Saint Looey, Joplin, Missouri, E E7 And Oklahoma City is mighty pretty. A F#m E F#m E You see Amarillo, Gallup, New Mexico, A F#m Flagstaff, Arizona, don't forget Winona, E A F#m B7 Kingman, Barstow, San Bernandino.
E A F#m E Won't you get hip to this timely tip: A F#m E When you make that California trip C#7 F#7 B7 E Get your kicks on Route six - ty - six.
Repeat Bridge
Repeat Last Verse
Coda: C#7 F#7 B7 E Get your kicks on Route six - ty - six. C#7 F#7 B7 E Get your kicks on Route six - ty - six. C#7 F#7 B7 E Get your kicks on Route six - ty - six.
A
B7
E6
Composer Troup had a couple of other claims to fame. From 1972-77 he was a featured performer on the TV show "Emergency." Another claim to fame was the fact he was married to co-star (and recording artist) Jule London, who had gained singing fame more than 15 years previously with "Cry Me A River."
Route 66
'S Wonderful Words & Music by Ira & George Gershwin, 1927 Recorded by Glenn Miller, 1945
D7 G G6 E7 Fdim 'S wonderful, 's marvelous D9 D7 G Em Am7 D7 That you should care for me.
D7 G G6 E7 Fdim 'S awful nice, 's paradise! D9 D7 G 'S what I love to see!
Em6 B F# You've made my life so glamorous, F#m7 E7 You can't blame me for feeling amorous.
D7 G G6 E7 Fdim 'S wonderful, 's marvelous
First Time A Am7 D9 D7 G That you should care for me.
Bm
Am
G/B
C
G/B
Last Time
Am
A Am7 D9 D7 G Em Bm7-5 E7 That you should care for, that you should care for, A Am7 D9 D7 G That you should care for me.
Gdim
Am7alt
G
G
Saint Louis Blues Words & Music by W.C. Handy, 1914 Recorded by Lena Horne, 1941
E A A7 A6 E I hate to see that evenin' sun go down, A A7alt Gdim Cdim E I hate to see that evenin' sun go down, B7 B7/F# E Edim 'Cause my baby, he has left this town.
B7
E A A7 A6 E If I'm feelin' tomorrow like I feel today, A A7alt Gdim Cdim E If I'm feelin' tomorrow like I feel to - day, B7 B7/F# E Edim I'll pack my trunk and make my get-away.
B7
Em Am7 Em C B7 Saint Louis woman, with all her diamond rings,
C
B7 Cdim Stole that man of mine
B7
Am7 Em by her apron strings.
B7
F#7
Em Am7 Em C B7 If it wasn't for powder and her store-bought hair, B7 Cdim The man I love
B7
B7
Am7 Em F#7 wouldn't'a gone nowhere, nowhere.
B7
B7
C
B7 E Em - E Em- E Em-E Edim E Got the Saint Louie Blues, just as blue as I can be; A A6 A7 Gdim Cdim E That man's got a heart like a rock cast in the sea, Edim B7 B7/F# A Gdim Cdim E Or else he wouldn't have gone so far from me.
B7 E Em-E Em-E E- E Edim E I love that man like a schoolboy loves his pie, A A6 A7 Gdim Cdim E Like a Kentucky Colonel loves his rocker and rye, Edim B7 B7/F# Gonna love that man
A Gdim Cdim E til the day I die.
Same Old Saturday Night Words & Music by Sammy Cahn & Frank Reardon Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1955 (#13)
A A7 D A Went to see a movie show, D9 A Edim E7 Found myself an empty row; A A7 D Cdim Thought the show was just alright -E Fdim E7 Same old Saturday night.
A A7 D A Then I made the usual stop, D9 A Edim E7 Coffee at the coffee shop; A A7 D Cdim Friendly face nowhere in sight -Fdim E7 A Same old Saturday night.
Bridge: A AM7 A7 A AM7 A7 I real-ly thought - the papers I bought D Gdim D6 Would help me forget you for a while; E7 Cdim E7 E7 Cdim E7 Believe me honey - the funnies weren't funny, F#7 B7 E7 They didn't even make me smile
A A7 D A How I wish you'd lift the phone; D9 A Edim E7 Fun is fun - but not alone. A A7 D Cdim 'Til you let me hold you tight, Fdim E7 C#7 Same old Saturday night
Coda:
Dalt D6 Dm7(V) Dm7 Only your face - can help me erase Fdim E7/6 E7 A That same old Saturday night.
Same Old Saturday Night
Sam's Song Words & Music by Lew Quadling & Jack Elliott Recorded by Bing & Gary Crosby, 1950
D D7 G G/G# A Here's a happy tune you'll love to croon, A7 DM7 D6 They call it Sam's song
DM7
D6
D D7 G G/G# A It's catchy as can be, the mel - o - dy, A7 DM7 D6 They call it Sam's song
DM7
D6
D Am7 D7 Fdim D7 Nothin' on your mind, and then you'll find Fdim GM7 G6 You're hummin' Sam's Song
GM7
G6
E7 Cdim E7 Why, it makes you grin, Cdim Bm5-7 E7 A7 E7 A7 Cdim A7 Gets under your skin as only a song can do
D D7 G G/G# A People you meet out on the street, A7 DM7 D6 All whistlin' Sam's Song
DM7
D6
D Am7 D7 Fdim D7 Everyone you see will soon agree Fdim GM7 G6 That it's a grand song
GM7
G6
G Gm7 So forget your troubles and wear a smile D F#7 B7 You'll find you never go wrong E7 Bm7-5 A7 Edim If you learn to croon this happy tune, Gdim D9 D They call it Sam's song.
D D7 G G/G# Here's a happy tune (that'll bring you a smile all the while, A7 When you croon it you're really in style) DM7 D6 And the title is Sam's Song
DM7
D6
D D7 G G/G# It's catchy as can be (with a sly little beat, and the melody sweet A7 DM7 D6 DM7 Keeps you tappin' your feet) and the title is Sam's Song.
D6
D Am7 D7 Fdim D7 Nothin' on your mind (but the news of the day, Fdim A7 Em7 A7 And the bills you must pay keep your hair turnin' gray) Fdim GM7 G6 But you're still hummin' Sam's Song
GM7
G6
E7 Cdim E7 Why, it makes you grin, Cdim Bm5-7 E7 A7 E7 A7 Cdim A7 Gets under your skin as only a song can do
Sam's Song
2/3
D D7 G People that you meet ("Hello Joe, what you know? G/G# A7 And remind me to Moe, tell him business is slow) DM7 D6 But I'm whistlin' Sam's Song"
DM7
D6
D Am7 D7 Fdim D7 Everyone you see (has a story to tell or a gimmick to sell Fdim GM7 G6 GM7 But agree that it's swell) and it's really a grand song.
G6
G Gm7 So forget your troubles and wear a smile D F#7 B7 You'll find you never go wrong E7 Bm7-5 A7 If you learn to croon (like a lark in the park Edim A7 Who is making his mark serenadin' the dark) Gdim D9 D With a chorus of Sam's song.
E7 Bm7-5 A7 Edim A7 If you learn to croon the happy tune Gdim D9 D They call it Sam's song.
Sam's Song
3/3
San Antonio Rose Words & Music by Bob Wills Recorded by Bob Wills, 1944
E7 E A D9 A A7 D Bm7 B7 Deep within my heart lies a mel - o - dy, E7 D9 E7 Bm7-5 A A song of old San An - tone.
Edim
E7
E7 E A D9 A A7 D Bm7 B7 Where in dreams I live with a mem - o - ry, E7 Bm7-5 E7 Cdim A Beneath the stars all alone.
E7 E A D9 A A7 D Bm7 B7 It was there I found beside the Al - a - mo Cdim E7 Cdim E7 Bm7-5 A D9 A En - chant - ment strange as the blue up above. E A D9 A A7 D Bm7 B7 A moon - lit pass that only she would know, E7 Cdim Still hears my
E7 Bm7-5 A broken song of love.
Bridge: E B7 E B7(II) B7/9 Moon in all your splendor, know only my heart; B7(II) B7/9 B7(II) E D9 E Call back my Rose, Rose of San An - tone. E B7 E B7(II) B7/9 Lips so sweet and tender, like petals falling apart, B7(II) Speak once
B7/9 B7(II) E Edim E7 a - gain of my love, my own.
E7 A D9 A A7 D Bm7 B7 A bro - ken song, empty words I know E7 Cdim E7 Bm7-5 A Still live in my heart all a - lone E7 E A D9 A A7 D Bm7 B7 For that moon - lit pass by the Al - a - mo, Cdim E7 Cdim E7 Bm7-5 A And Rose, my Rose of San Antone.
San Francisco Bay Blues Words & Music by Jesse Fuller, 1954 Recorded by Peter, Paul & Mary, 1965
B7 E A Edim E E7 I got the blues when my baby left me down by the Frisco Bay; A F#m Cdim E E7 An ocean liner came and took her away. A B7 E G#m C#m I didn't mean to treat her bad, she was the best gal I ever had; F#7 She said good-bye, made me cry, B7 F#7 B7 Made me wanna lay down my head and die.
Refrain: B7 E A Edim E Well I ain't got a nickel, and I ain't got a lousy dime-
E7
A F#m Cdim G#7 She don't come back, I think I'm gonna lose my mind. A B7 E G#7 C#7 She ever comes back to stay, it's gonna be another brand new day, A B7 E Cdim Walkin' with my baby by the San Francisco Bay.
B7
Bridge: E A Edim E Well, I'm sittin' here on the
A Edim E back porch, don't know which way
A F#m G#7 The gal that I'm so crazy about, she don't love me anymore. A Cdim F#m E G#m C#m Think I'm gonna take a freight train, 'cause I'm feelin' blue, F#7 C#m7-5 F#7 B7 F#7 B7 Gonna ride it to the end of the line, thinkin' only of you.
to
go;
Refrain: B7 E A Edim E Well I ain't got a nickel, and I ain't got a lousy dime-
E7
A F#m G#7 She don't come back, I think I'm gonna lose my mind. A B7 E G#7 C#7 She ever comes back to stay, it's gonna be another brand new day, A B7 Walkin' with my baby by the San Francisco
E
A B7 Walkin' with my baby by the San Francisco
E
Cm7-5
C#7
Bay, Fdim(IV)
C#7
Bay,
A B7 E A7 Walkin' with my baby by the San Francisco Bay.
Am7
E6
I've been playing this song for years, since Peter, Paul & Mary's recording of it, and I learned to enjoy it all over again when Eric Clapton included his version on "Unplugged." Recently I transposed it, just for kicks...and found that it became fun to play all over again because of the new chord progression. Recent visitor Gordon Jackson forwarded me a short bio on composer Jesse Fuller, reprinted in part here: In 1951, Fuller decided to devote himself entirely to his music, and over the next decade he built a small cult following. He often used a one-man band setup he had devised that allowed him to play guitar, harmonica, hi-hat with castanets, and his own invention, the footdella (a piano-string bass operated with a foot pedal). He wrote, 'San Francisco Bay Blues" in 1954, and five years later appeared at the Monterey Jazz Festival. Fuller became popular in Europe and England, and toured the U.S. regularly throughout the Sixties. It wasn't until the mid-Fifties that he began recording, cutting his early tracks for Prestige (later reissued on Fantasy). In 1976, he died of heart disease. (From the Rolling Stone Encyclopaedia of Rock and Roll. 1983.)
San Francisco Bay Blues
San Francisco (Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair) Words & Music by John Phillips & Scott McKenzie Recorded by Scott McKenzie, 1967 (#4)
F C G If you're goin' to San Francisco,
Am
F C G Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair; F Em7 C G If you're goin' to San Francisco,
Am
Am
C Em Am7 C G You're gonna meet some gentle peo - ple there.
Am F C G For those who come to San Francisco,
Am
F C G Summertime will be a love-in there;
Am
Am
F Em7 C G Am In the streets of San Francisco, C Em Am7 C G Gentle people with flowers in their hair.
Am
Bridge: Bb Gm7 Bb Gm7 All across the nation, such a strange vibration -C People in motion. Bb Gm7 Bb Gm7 There's a whole generation with a new explanation -C G Am People in motion, people in motion.
Am F C G For those who come to San Francisco,
Am
F C G Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair; F Em7 C G If you come to San Francisco,
Am
C Em Am7 G C Summer time will be a love-in there.
A7
D
DM7
G
Am
Am
Bm7
D
If you come to San Francisco, D6 F#m Bm7 A7 D D9 Summer time will be a love-in there.
Bm7
D9
D
*Co-writer John Phillips' primary claim to fame was as a member of The Mamas And The Papas. McKenzie had been a member of the folk group The Journeymen. Although this tune reached #4 in the United Sates (and number one in Europe) McKenzie was never again able to score another hit as a vocalist. He did, however, co-write another: Kokomo, which reached number one for The Beach Boys in 1988. Phillips also named his daughter (TV actress McKenzie Phillips) after Scott.
San Francisco
Santa Baby Words & Music by Joan Javits, Phil Springer & Tony Springer Recorded by Eartha Kitt, 1953
D B7 G A7 D B7 Santa Baby, just slip a sable under the tree for me;
G
A7 A7sus4 D B7 Been an awful good girl, Santa Baby, G G/F# A7 D So hurry down the chimney tonight
Bm7
Bm7-5
A7
D B7 G A7 D B7 G Santa baby, a '54 convertible too -- light blue. A7 A7sus4 D B7 I'll wait up for you, dear Santa baby, G G/F# A7 D So hurry down the chimney tonight
Bm7
G
Gdim
D
Bridge:
F#7 Think of all the fun I've missed, B7 Think of all the fellas that I haven't kissed; E7 Next year I could be just as good A7 Cdim E7 A7 If you'll check off my Christmas list.
D B7 G A7 D B7 Santa Baby, I want a yacht and really that's not a lot A7 A7sus4 D B7 Been an angel all year, Santa Baby, G G/F# A7 D So hurry down the chimney tonight
Bm7
G
Gdim
D
G
D B7 G A7 D B7 Santa honey, one little thing I really need -- the deed A7 A7sus4 D B7 To a platinum mine, Santa Baby, G G/F# A7 D Bm7 So hurry down the chimney tonight.
Bm7-5
G
A7
D B7 G A7 D B7 G Santa cutie, and fill my stocking with a duplex and checks A7 A7sus4 D B7 Sign your 'x' on the line, Santa cutie, G G/F# A7 D So hurry down the chimney tonight
Bm7
G - Gdim
D
Bridge 2: F#7 Come and trim my Christmas tree B7 With some decorations bought at Tif-fa-ny E7 I really do believe in you -A7 Cdim E7 A7 Let's see if you believe in me
D B7 G A7 D B7 Santa Baby, forgot to mention one little thing -- a ring
G
A7 A7sus4 D B7 I don't mean on the phone, Santa Baby, G G/F# A7 D So hurry down the chimney tonight.
Bm7
G - Gdim
D
Coda: G G/F# A7 D Bm7 Hurry down the chimney tonight,
G
A7 D6 Hurry...tonight.
Santa Baby
Satin Doll Words & Music by Billy Strayhorn, Johnny Mercer & Duke Ellington Recorded by Duke Ellington, 1953
Bm7 E7 Bm7 E7 Cigarette holder, which wigs me, C#m7 F#7 C#m7 F#7 Over her shoulder, she digs me; Am(V) B7 Fm7 Bb9 A6 Edim Out cattin', that satin doll.
Bm7
E7
Bm7 E7 Bm7 E7 Baby shall we go out skippin'? C#m7 F#7 C#m7 F#7 Careful, amigo -- you're flippin;. Am(V) B7 Fm7 Bb9 A6 Speaks Latin, that satin doll.
Bridge: Em7 A7 Em7 A7 DM7 She's nobody's fool, so I'm playin' it cool as can be;
Bm7
Em7
F#m7 B7 F#m7 B7 E7 Bm7-5 I'll give it a whirl, but I ain't for no girl catchin' me -E7-9 Switcharooni.
Bm7 E7 Bm7 E7 Telephone number, well a you know, C#m7 F#7 C#m7 F#7 I'm doin my rumba with uno, Am(V) B7 Fm7 Bb9 A6 Cdim And that'n, my satin doll.
F#7
Coda: Am(V) B7 Fm7 Bb9 A6 Bb9 And that'n, my satin doll.
A6
DM7
Saturday Night (Is the Loneliest Night of the Week) Words & Music by Sammy Cahn & Jule Styne Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1944
D A7 D A7 D Saturday night is the loneliest night of the week,
Am
B7
Cdim B+ B7 Em C7 Em 'Cause that's the night that my sweetie and I C7 Em Used to dance cheek to cheek.
Gm
A7
D F#7 Bm I don't mind Sunday night at all, Bm7-5 E7 Fdim F#m 'Cause that's the night friends come to call; Fdim A F#m7 Bm9 And Monday to Friday go fast,
E9
A7 Em F#m Em7 And another week is past,
A7 D A7 D A7 D Am But Saturday night is the loneliest night of the week;
B7
Cdim B+ B7 Em C7 Em C7 Em A7 I sing the song that I sang for the mem'ries I usually seek. D F#7 Bm Em7 F#7 Bm Gm Until I hear you at the door, until you're in my arms once more, D B7 Em7 A7 D Bm Saturday night is the loneliest night of the week.
Em7
Last time:
A7
D B7 Em7 A7 D Gdim Saturday night is the loneliest night of the week.
D alt
Say It Isn't So Words & Music by Irving Berlin Recorded by Julie London, 1955
AM7/6 Bb9 Say it isn't so, say it isn't so, A D9 AM7 F#m Everyone is saying you don't love me -B7 Cdim B7 Say it isn't so. E7/6 Bb9 Ev'rywhere I go, ev'ryone I see, B7/9 B7 B7/9 E7/9 - E7 E7sus4 They say you're growing tired of D9 Bm7-5 Say it isn't so.
E7 me --
E7
AM7/6 Bb9 People say that you, found somebody new, A D9 AM7 F#m And it won't be long before you leave me -B7 Cdim B7 Say it isn't true, DM7 D6 Dm Dm+7 Dm6 Just say that ev'rything is still o - kay, AM7 C#m7-5 F#7 That's all I want to know; D9 Bm7-5 D6 E7/6 E7 A And what they're saying, say it is - n't so.
*I'm crediting London's version here and using her version there were at least three other recordings that I listened this arragement, and all had something to offer. Nat King it in 1963, as did the Benny Goodman Quartet in their 1963 Washington recorded it in 1956.
of the lyrics, but to in developing Cole's trio recorded reunion, and Dinah
Sea Of Love Words & Music by George Khoury & Philip Baptiste Recorded by Phil Phillips, 1959 (#2)
C E7 Do you remember when we met? F D7 That's the day I knew you were my pet. C D7 C F G C I want to tell you just how much I love you.
G7
C E7 Come with me, my love, F D7 To the sea, the sea of love; C D7 C F G C F I want to tell you just how much I love you.
C
Bridge: G# F# Come with me G# F# F G# To the sea of love
C E7 Come with me, my love, F D7 To the sea, the sea of love; C D7 C F G C I want to tell you just how much I love you.
Coda: C D7 C F G C F I want to tell you just how much I love you.
C
Scarlet Ribbons Words & Music by Words & Music by Jack Segal & Evelyn Danzig Recorded by Harry Belafonte, 1956
G Am7 D7 G I peeked in to say good night, Am7 D7 Am7 G And I heard my child in prayer. G Am7 D7 G "And for me, some scarlet ribbons, Am7 D7 Am7 G Scarlet ribbons for my hair."
G Am7 D7 G All our town was closed and shuttered, Am7 D7 Am7 G All the streets were dark and bare; G Am7 D7 G In our town, no scarlet ribbons, Am7 D7 Am7 G Scarlet ribbons for her hair.
Bridge 1: G Am7 G7 C Through the night my heart was aching; Em B+ Em6 Am7 D7 Just before the dawn was break-ing,
G Am7 D7 G I peeked in, and on her pillow, Am7 D7 Am7 G In gay profusion lying there, G Am7 D7 G I saw ribbons, scarlet ribbons, Am7 D7 Am7 G Scarlet ribbons for her hair.
Bridge 2: G Am7 G7 C Am7 If I live to be a hun-dred Em B+ Em6 Am7 I will never know from where
D7
G Am7 D7 G Came those ribbons, scarlet ribbons, Am7 D7 Am7 D9 G Scarlet ribbons for her hair.
Scarlet Ribbons
Scotch 'n' Soda Words & Music by Dave Guard Recorded by The Kingston Trio, 1958
Intro: ||:
Em7/9
Gm7/9
Bb9
G7
:||
FM7 Bb9 Scotch and soda, mud in your eye, C C/B A9 F Baby do I feel high, oh me, oh my,
F/E
F
F/F#
G
E7 Do I feel high.
FM7 Dry martini,
Bb9 jigger of gin,
C C/B A9 F Oh, what a spell you've got me in; oh my,
F/E
F
F/F#
E7 Do I feel high.
Bridge: F G C Dm7 C People won't believe me, they'll think that I'm just braggin', D7 D7/9 D7 D7/9 D7 D7/9 G7 But I could feel the way I do, and still be on the wagon.
FM7 All I need is
Bb9 one of your smiles,
C C/B A9 F Sunshine of your eyes, oh me, oh my.
F/E
F
F/F#
C C/B A7 Do I feel higher than a kite can fly! F G C Give me lovin', baby, I feel high.
Repeat Bridge:
Fdim
C
C7
G
G
FM7 All I need is
Bb9 one of your smiles,
C C/B A9 F Sunshine of your eyes, oh me, oh my,
F/E
F
F/F#
G
E7 A7 Do I feel higher than a kite can fly! F G Give me lovin', baby, I
G6 - G C . . . feel high.
F
Fm
C
G
CM7
Scotch 'n' Soda
Sea Of Heartbreak Words & Music by Hal David & Paul Hampton Recorded by Don Gibson, 1961 (#21)
D B7 G A The lights in the harbor don't shine for me; D B7 G A I'm like a lost ship adrift on the sea --
Refrain: A D Cdim A Sea of heartbreak, lost love, loneliness, A7 Gdim D D7 Mem'ries of your caress so divine -G Gm How I wish that you were mine D Cdim A7 Gdim Again, my Dear -- I'm on this sea of tears, A7 D Sea of Heartbreak.
D B7 How did I lose you?
G A Oh where did I fail?
D B7 G A Why did you leave me always to sail?
This...
(Repeat Refrain) Bridge: G D Oh what I'd give just to sail back to shore, G E7 Back to your arms once more.
D B7 G A Oh come to my rescue, oh come here to me; D B7 G A Take me and keep me away from the sea. (Repeat Refrain)
Suggested by John Davies, of Dorset, UK. Thanks to recent visitor Mike Robertson for pointing out that I'd left out both the third verse and the bridge. Duh!
Sea Of Heartbreak
The Second Time Around Words & Music by Sammy Cahn & James Van Heusen Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1961 (#50)
G+ C C/B Am7 Cdim Dm7 Love is lovelier the second time around, G7 CM7 CM7/6 C C/B Bm7-5 Just as won-der-ful with both feet on the ground.
E7
Am C7 F It's that second time you hear your love song sung; Am D7 Makes you think perhaps that love, like youth, G D7 G7 Is wasted on the young.
G+ C C/B Am7 Cdim Dm7 Love's more comf'ter'ble the second time you fall, G7 CM7 CM7/6 C C/B Bm7-5 Like a friendly home the second time you call.
E7
Am C7 F A7 D7 Who can say what lead us to this miracle we found? Cdim Dm7 There are those who bet
G7
Fdim Bm7-5 E7 A7 love comes but once, and yet,
Am7 D7 Dm7 Fdim C Cdim I'm oh so glad we met the second time a - round.
Dm7
G7
Second Hand Rose Words & Music by Grant Clarke & James F. Hanley Recorded by Barbra Streisand, 1965
D Em7 A7 A6/7/9 D Em7 A7 A6/7/9 Father had a bus'ness, strictly second hand, D Fdim Em A7 E7 Bm7-5 A7 Ev'ry thing from toothpicks to a baby grand; D Em7 A7 A6/7/9 D Em7 A7 A6/7/9 Stuff in our apartment came from Father's store E7 Bm7-5 A6 B7 Bm7-5 E7 A7 Even things I'm wearing someone wore before. Em B+ Cdim B7 Em It's no wonder that I feel abused;
B+
Em7
Gdim Bm7 Edim Bm7-5 Cdim A I never have a thing that ain't been used.
Em6
A9
A7
A7 Em7 Edim D Fdim A7 D B7 E7/9 Fdim E E7 I'm wear - ing sec - ond hand hats, sec - ond hand clothes, Em7 A7 cdim A7 Gdim G D Fdim D A7 That's why they call me Sec - ond Hand Rose. D Fdim D Cdim Em7 A7 Even our pi - an - o in the par - lor, Em7 A7 G/B A7 Gdim D Father bought for ten cents on the dol - lar. D Fdim A7 D B7 E7/9 Fdim E E7 Sec - ond hand pearls, I'm wearing sec - ond hand curls. Am7 D9 Am7 D7 G6 I never get a single thing that's new. Em Cdim Em Am7 Em Cdim Em Gdim Even Jake the plumber, he's the man I a - dore, D Edim Bm Bm7-5 D Edim E7 Had the nerve to tell me he's been mar - ried be - fore. D Fdim A7 D B7 E7/9 Fdim E E7 Ev' - ry - one knows that I'm just Sec - ond Hand Rose Em7 G/B A7 Gdim D Fdim From Sec - ond Av - e - nue.
A7
A7 Em7 Edim D Fdim A7 D B7 E7/9 Fdim E E7 I'm wear - ing sec - ond hand shoes, sec - ond hand hose, Em7 A7 cdim A7 Gdim G D Fdim D A7 All the girls hand me their sec - ond hand beaux. D Fdim D Cdim Em7 A7 Even my pa - ja - mas when I don 'em Em7 A7 G/B A7 Gdim D A7 Have some - bod - y el - se's 'ni - tials on 'em. D Fdim A7 D B7 E7/9 Fdim E E7 Sec - ond hand rings, I'm sick of sec - ond hand things, Am7 D9 Am7 D7 G6 I nev - er get what oth - er girl - ies do. Em Cdim Em Am7 Em Cdim Em Gdim Once while strol - ling through the Ritz a girl got my goat; A7 D Edim Bm Bm7-5 D Edim E7 A7 She nudged her friend and said, "Oh, look there's my old fur coat!" D Fdim A7 D B7 E7/9 Fdim E E7 Ev' - ry - one knows that I'm just Sec - ond Hand Rose Em7 G/B A7 Gdim D A7 From Sec - ond Av - e - nue, Em7 G/B A7 Gdim D G From Sec - ond Av - e - nue,
B7
D
Suggested by recent visitor Ron Blacker.
Second Hand Rose
Secret Love Words & Music by Paul Francis Webster & Sammy Fain, 1953 Recorded by Doris Day, 1954 (#1) Featured in the movie "Calamity Jane," and Oscar winner for Best Song, 1953
D6 Em7 D6 Em7 Edim D Once I had a se - cret love
D6
Em7
A
D6 Edim D6 Cdim Em7 That lived with - in the heart of me;
A7
Em7 A9 A7 Em7 A7 All too soon my secret love
A7
Em7
G/B
Em7
Em7 A7 Em7 A6 Em7 Edim D D6 Be - came im-pa-tient to be free.
Em7
D6 Em7 D6 Em7 Edim D D6 So I told a friend - ly star,
A
D6 Edim D6 Cdim Em7 The way that dreamers often do,
Em7
Em7 A9 A7 Em7 A7 Just how won - der - ful you are
A7
A7
Em7
Em7
Em7 A7 Em7 A6 Em7 Edim D And why I'm so in love with you.
A
DM7
A
D7
D7/F#
Bridge: Bm Bm7 E7 Bm7-5 A AM7 A7/6 Now I shout it from the high - est hill;
A
D7sus4 D7 GM7 (G6) Gm7 Gm6 Even told the golden daf - fo - dills;
D/F# D F#m7-5 At last, my heart's an open door
B7-9
B7 Em7 A7sus4 A9 Edim D6 GM7 And my secret love's no secret...an - y - more.
Em7
Edim
D
Seems Like Old Times Words & Music by Carmen Lombardo & John Jacob Loeb, 1946 Recorded by The Four Freshmen, 1956 Arthur Godfrey's TV theme song
Edim A7+5 A7 A7+5 A7 A7+5 Seems like old times having you to walk with,
A7 D9 D7 D9 D7 D9 Seems like old times, having you to talk with.
D7 Dm7 Fdim C C/B A7+5 A7 And it's still a thrill just to have my arms a - round you,
D9 D7 Dm7 Dm7-5 G7 Still-- the thrill -- it was the day I found you.
Edim A7+5 A7 A7+5 A7 A7+5 Seems like old times, dinner dates and flowers,
A7 D9 D7 D9 D7 Dm7 G7 Just like old times, staying up for hours
G7 Dm7 Fdim C C/B Gm7 A7 Making dreams come true, doing things we used to do
D9 Dm7 G G+ C Seems like old times being here with you.
(
Fdim(III)
G7
)
The chords in parenthesis on the last line of the song are an optional turn-around -- I would probably end the song with something like C - F - FM - C if the turn-around is not wanted.
See You In September Words & Music by Sid Wayne & Sherman Edwards Recorded by The Tempos, 1959 (#23)
Bm7-5 E7 I'll be alone each and every night Bm7-5 E7 While you're away, don't forget to write Em7 A7sus4 A7 Em7 A7sus4 A7 Bye-bye, so long, farewell, bye-bye, so long -
Em7 See you
A7
F#m7 B7-9 in September
Em7 A7 F#m7 See you when the summer's through.
B7-9
Em7 A7 F#m7 B7 Here we are saying goodbye at the station; Em7 E7 Em7 Summer vacation is taking you away.
[N.C.] Em7 Have a good time,
A7
F#m7 but remember
A7
B7-9
Em7 A7 F#m7 There is danger in the summer moon above G C9 F#m7 Will I see you in September Em7 Or lose you
B7-9
A7 [N.C.] Bm7 to a summer love
E7
Bm7-5 E7 Counting the days 'til I'll be with you Bm7-5 E7 Counting the hours and the minutes, too
(Key Change) Em7 A7 Em7 A7 Bye, baby, goodbye, bye, baby, goodbye F#m7 B7 F#m7 B7 Bye, baby, goodbye, bye, baby, goodbye
B7
[N.C) F#m7 B7 G#m7 C#7 Have a good time, but remember F#m7 B7 G#m7 There is danger in the summer moon above A Will I see you
D9
G#m7 in September
F#m7 B7 [N.C.] E Or lose you to a summer love.
C#7
C#7
Cdim
Bm7-5
E
See You In September
Send In The Clowns Words & Music by Stephen Sondheim Recorded by Judy Collins, 1975 From the musical "A Little Night Music"
G A7 D Is - n't it rich?
G A7 D Aren't we a pair?
A7 D A7 D D7 G Me here at last on the ground, and you in mid-air -Em G D Send in the clowns.
G A7 D Is - n't it bliss?
Em - G - D
G A7 D Don't you approve?
A7 D A7 D D7 G One who keeps tear - ing around, and one who can't move. Em G D But where are the clowns?
Em G A7 D Send in the clowns.
Bridge: C#7 F#m Bm7 F#m Just when I stopped opening doors, C#7 F#m Bm F#m Bm Finally knowing the one that I wanted was yours; F#m E7 F#m E7 Making my entrance again with my usual flair, Bm7 F#m7 Em7 A7 Sure of my lines -- no one is there.
G A7 D Don't you love farce?
G A7 D My fault, I fear;
A7 D A7 D DM7 D7 G I thought that you'd want what I want - sorry my dear. Em G A7 But where are the clowns? Em G A7 D Don't bother, they're here.
Em G A7 D Quick, send in the clowns.
G A7 D Is - n't it rich?
G A7 D Is - n't it queer,
A7 D A7 D DM7 D7 G Los - ing my tim - ing this late in my career? Em G A7 Em G A7 D But where are the clowns? There ought to be clowns... Em G A7 D Well, maybe next year.
This song has been memorably recorded by a number of major recording artists, not the least of which was Frank Sinatra's version in 1973. One version I have seen, but never heard, is credited to Barbra Streisand and includes a second bridge that I have neither seen nor heard anywhere else: What a surprise! Who could foresee I'd come to feel about you what you felt about me? Why only now, when I see that you've drifted away? What a surprise...what a cliché... Another bit of interesting backstory on this song was sent to me by a recent visitor who was (in his words) "a young stagehand on that show...we built the scenery in the fall of 1972 and took it to Boston for a tryout." The song "Clowns" wasn't even in the original score. Sondheim wrote it in his hotel room during the run in Boston when it became clear they needed a new number with two attributes. First, it had to be pretty and hum-able. Second, it had to be in a narrow melodic range for the actress to comfortably sing. If I remember correctly, Sondheim finished it, and they put it into the show all in one or two days. It was an instant crowd pleaser, and it easily crossed over into pop.
Send In The Clowns
Sentimental Me Words & Music by Jimmy Cassin & Jim Morehead Recorded by The Mills Brothers, 1950 (#1)
A Edim Bm7 Sen-ti-men-tal me,
Bm7-5
Cdim A Guess I'll always be
E7
Bm7-5
A
E7 E9 So in love with you, don't know what to do, Bm7-5 E7 A Sen-ti-men-tal me.
Edim
A Edim Bm7 Dreaming while I live,
E7
Cdim A Living just to give
Bm7-5
Bm7-5
E7
A
E7 E9 All my love to you -- no one else will do, Bm7-5 E7 A Sen-ti-men-tal me.
Fdim
A
Bridge: C#7 Reaching for the moon, F#m7 And wishing on a star; B7 Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 On my honeymoon I want to be where you are.
A Edim Bm7 Darling, can't you see Cdim A It was meant to be?
Bm7-5
Bm7-5
E7
A
E7 E9 I'm in love with you; say you love me, too, Bm7-5 E7 A Sen-ti-men-tal me.
Edim
E7
(Second time) Bm7-5 E7 A Sen-ti-men-tal me.
Fdim
A
Sentimental Journey Words & Music by Bud Green, Les Brown & Ben Homer, 1944 Recorded by Les Brown Orchestra, 1944 Theme song for the Les Brown Orchestra
C Gonna take a sentimental journey, Em G# G7 Gonna set my heart at ease; C F Bb9 Gonna take a sentimental journey C To renew
Fdim C G7 old mem - o
C - ries.
C Got my bag, I got my reservation; Em G# G7 Spent each dime I could af - ford. C F Bb9 Like a child in wild an-ti-ci-pa-tion, C Fdim C G7 C Long to hear that "All a - board!"
Bridge: E - F Fm Sev-en...that's the time we'd leave, Bb - C At sev-en.
C6 C Fdim - D7 I'll be waitin' up for Hea - ven,
D Am7 G G6 Dm7 G Cdim Dm7 Countin' ev'ry mile of railroad track that takes me back.
C Never thought my heart could be so yearny; Em G# G7 Why did I decide to roam? C F Bb9 Gotta take a sentimental journey, C Dm7 C - Cdim Fdim C Sentimental journey home.
G
September In the Rain Words & Music by Al Dubin & Harry Warren Recorded by Dinah Washington, 1961 (#21)
G+ C C/B Am7 Am7/G Dm The leaves of brown came tumbling down - remember FM7 F#m That September
G7
C Am7 in the rain.
Dm7
G+ C C/B Am7 Am7/G Dm The sun went out just like a dying ember FM7 F#m That September
G7
C Fdim in the rain.
G7
Dm+
C
Bridge: Gm7 C7 Gm7 C7 F6 To ev'ry word of love I heard you whisper,
FM7
Am7 D7 Gdim D7 G The raindrops seemed to play a sweet refrain.
G+ C C/B Am7 Am7/G Dm Dm+ Though spring is here, to me it's still September, FM7 F#m That September
G7
C Fdim in the rain.
C
Dm+7
September Of My Years Words & Music by Sammy Cahn & Jimmy Van Heusen Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1965
A C#m7 D9 Bm7-5 One day you turn around and it's summer,
E7
A C#m7 D9 Dm6 Next day you turn around and it's fall; E7 A C#m F#m F#m/E And the springs and the winters of a lifetime -D9 Dm6 Fdim D9 Dm6 Whatever happened to them all?
E7
E7/6
D9 Dm6 AM7 F#m AM7 C#m7-5 Bm7 Bm7-5 As a man who has always had the wand'ring ways, E7/6 E7 Bm7-5 Dm6 F#m Now I'm reaching back for yesterdays E7 Bm7-5 Dm6 A AM7 'Til a long-forgotten love appears, C#7 D Bm7 Cdim Dm6 A F#7 And I find that I'm sighing softly as I near B7 B7/9 E7 E7/6 E7-9 Bm7-5 E7 AM7 Sep - tem - ber, the warm Sep - tem - ber of my years.
D9 Dm6 AM7 F#m AM7 C#m7-5 Bm7 Bm7-5 As a man who has never paused at wishing wells E7/6 E7 Bm7-5 Dm6 F#m Now I'm watch - ing children's car - ou - sels E7 Bm7-5 Dm6 A AM7 And their laughter's music to my ears C#7 D Bm7 Cdim Dm6 A F#7 And I find that I'm smiling gently as I near B7 B7/9 E7 E7/6 E7-9 Bm7-5 E7 F#7 Sep - tem - ber, the warm Sep - tem - ber of my years D9 D6 Fdim E7-9 E7 A D9 The gol - den warm Sep - tem - ber of my years.
*Suggested by recent visitor Howie Parker.
Dm6
AM7
September Song Words & Music by Maxwell Anderson & Kurt Weill, 1938 Recorded by Bing Crosby, 1946; also by Maurice Chevalier, 1960
Fdim Fdim(III) C Am When I was a young man a-courtin' the girls, Fdim Fdim(III) C I played me a waitin' game; Fdim Fdim(III) C Am If a maid refused me with a toss of her curls, F G C Am I'd let the ol' world take a couple of twirls, F Fdim(III) C Am And I'd ply her with tears instead of pearls, Fdim Fdim(III) C Am And as time came around she came my way, Fdim Fdim(III) G As time came around, she came.
G7
Refrain: F But it's a long, long time Am/G D7 And the days grow short
Fm7 Fdim C C/B from May to December,
Dm7 G7 C when you reach September;
Am
Fdim
F Fm Fdim C C/B When the autumn weather turns the leaves to flame, Am/G D Dm7 G7 C One hasn't got time for the waiting game.
F Fm7/6 Oh, the days dwindle down to a precious few...
Fdim
C
Am
C
Fm7
Dm7 Fdim(III) G Sep-tem-ber...No-vem-ber...
G7 F Fm7 Fdim C C/B And these few precious days I'll spend with you, Am/G D Dm7 These precious days I'll spend
Fdim with
C you.
Am
F Fm7/6 Fm7 Oh, the days dwindle down to a precious few... Dm7 Fdim(III) G Sep-tem-ber...No-vem-ber...
G7 F And these few precious days
Fm7 Fdim C I'll spend with you,
C/B
Am
A/G D These precious days Dm7 Dm7-5 I'll spend with
C you.
F
Fdim(III)
Fdim
Dm7-5
C
Verse 2: Fdim Fdim(III) C Am When you meet with the young men in the early Spring Fdim Fdim(III) C They'll court you with wine and with song Fdim Fdim(III) C Am They'll woo you with words and a clover ring F G C Am But if you examine the goods that they bring F Fdim(III) C Am They have little to offer but the songs that they sing Fdim Fdim(III) C Am And a plentiful waste of time of day Fdim Fdim(III) G A plentiful waste of time
G7
(Repeat Refrain)
Thanks to the recent visitor who tipped me to the second verse, which I had heard so rarely that I had forgotten it even existed until he passed it along.
September Song
Serenade In Blue Words & Music by Mack Gordon & Harry Warren Recorded by Glenn Miller, 1942
CM7 C C/B Am7 A7+5 When I hear that Ser - e - nade in Blue,
A7
D9 Fdim(III) G7 C C/B G#7 I'm somewhere in an - oth - er world a - lone with you, Dm7 Dm7/G Bb9 E7 A7 D7 Shar - ing all the joys we used to know many moons
CM7 C C/B Am7 A7+5 Once a - gain your face comes back to me,
G7
A7
D9 Fdim(III) G7 Just like the theme of some for - got - ten Dm Dm7 Dm7-5 Bb9 E7 In the al - bum of my mem - o - ries,
Dm7 Bb9 a - go.
A7
C mel
C/B -
G#7 o - dy
D7 G7 C Ser - e - nade in Blue.
Bridge: F Fdim Fdim(III) Dm7-5 It seems like only yesterday, a small cafe, a crowded floor, Gdim C#m7-5 Gdim Edim And as we danced the night away, I hear you say, "Forevermore." D7 Am7 And then the song be - came a sigh, Fdim D7 For - ev - er - more be - came good - bye, G7 Dm7 Dm7/G But you re - mained in my heart.
G7
Fdim CM7 C C/B Am7 A7+5 So tell me, Darling, is there still a spark, D9 Fdim(III) G7 C Or on - ly lone - ly ash - es of the flame
C/B
A7
G#7 we knew?
Dm Dm7 Dm7-5 Bb9 E7 A7 D7 G7 C Should I go on whist - ling in the dark, Ser - e - nade in Blue?
Sh-Boom Words & Music by James Keyes, Claude & Carl Feaster, Floyd McRae & James Edwards Recorded by The Crew-Cuts, 1954
Intro: C Am Dm7 G7 Hey, nonny ding dong, a-lang a-lang a-lang, C Am Boom ba-doh,
Dm7 G7 ba-doo ba-doo bee-ay.
(same chords as intro) Sh-boom, sh-boom, ya-da-da-da-da-da, Sh-boom, sh-boom, ya-da-da-da-da-da, Sh-boom, sh-boom, ya-da-da-da-da-da, Sh-boom, sh-boom, ya-da-da-da-da-da, Sh-boom (two-three-four, one-two-three-four ) C Am Life could be a dream
F
G if I could take you up to
C Am F G Paradise up above, if you would tell me I'm the C Am F G Only one that you love, life would be a dream, C Sweetheart.
Am F G Hello, hello again, sh-boom and hopin' me meet again.
Oh, life could be a dream, If only all my precious plans come true, If you would let me spend my whole life loving you, Life would be a dream, sweetheart. Bridge: E7 A7 Ev'ry time I look at you, somethin' is on my mind; D7 F Dm7 G7 If you'd do what I want you to, Baby, we'd be so fine.
Oh, life could be a dream, If I could take you up to paradise up above, If you would tell me I'm the only one that you love, Life would be a dream sweetheart. Sh-boom, sh-boom, ya-da-da-da-da-da, Sh-boom, sh-boom, ya-da-da-da-da-da, Sh-boom, sh-boom, ya-da-da-da-da-da, Sh-boom.
Next time you feel inclined to harrass the younger generation about how stupid and/or pointless and/or unworthy their choice of music seems to you, you have to play this oldie -- it raises "inane" to an art form. "Hey nonny ding dong"? Boy, they don't write 'em like that anymore.
Sh-Boom
She Was Five and He Was Ten Words & Music by June Barnett, Mario DiNapoli & Sherman Feller Recorded by The Mills Brothers, 1954 (#27)
Edim D9 Cdim E7 She was five and he was ten, Bm7-5 AM7 C#m7-5 F#m Twice as old as she was then Edim D9 Cdim E7 Bm7-5 AM7 She was much too young for him, in puppy love
C#m7-5
Edim D9 Cdim E7 As the years went rolling by
F#m
Bm7-5 AM7/6 C#m7-5 F#m He was fif - teen and quite a guy C#m7-5 Cdim F#m Cdim Bm7-5 E7 But she was ten, still too young for him to love
Fdim A7 Edim A7 Gdim And then, as he grew old - er, Edim D6 Fdim D6 He changed his point of view Edim B7 Cdim B7 Cdim Bm7-5 Cdim E When she was sev - en - teen, he was on - ly twenty-two
Edim D6 Cdim E7/9 So he fell in love, you see Cdim A E7 C#m7-5 F#7 And it all be - gan when she Cdim D9 Bm7-5 E7/6 Cdim A Was only five and he was ten, in puppy love
Fdim A7 Edim A7 Gdim And then, as he grew old - er, Edim D6 Fdim D6 He changed his point of view Edim B7 Cdim B7 Cdim Bm7-5 Cdim E When she was sev - en - teen, he was on - ly twenty-two
Edim D6 Cdim E7/9 So he fell in love, you see Cdim A E7 C#m7-5 F#7 And it all be - gan when she Cdim D9 Bm7-5 E7/6 Was only five and he was ten
Cdim A D9 Dm6 A in puppy love, pup - py love.
*Once again I'm indebted to my lyrics pal Ron Hontz, first for tipping me off to this song, and for supplying for the lyrics and an audio source, and last but not least for this supplemental information: "This song was the flip side of "The Jones Boy" which made it to #15. Competing version by Judy Valentine peaked at # 21 in late 1953."
She Was Five and He Was Ten
The Shadow Of Your Smile Words & Music by Johnny Mandel & Paul F. Webster Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1965 (#95) Featured in the movie "The Sandpiper"
Em F#m7 B7 Em A9 The shadow of your smile when you are gone, Em Am7 D7 G Will color all my dreams and light the dawn. CM7 F#m7 B7 Em Look into my eyes, my love, and see
B+
Em6 F#7 C7 F#m7 All the lovely things you are to me.
Em7
B7
(N.C.) F#m7 B7 Em Our wistful little star went far too high;
B+
Em6 Am7 D7 Bm7-5 A teardrop kissed your lips, and so did I.
Em7
E7
Am7 Cm7 Now when I remember spring, F7 Bm7-5 All the joy that love can bring,
E7
A7 Am7 D9 D7/9 D7 G I will be remembering the shadow of your smile.
(Instrumental interlude:
Cdim
1st verse)
(N.C.) F#m7 B7 Em Our wistful little star went far too high; Em6 Am7 D7 Bm7-5 A teardrop kissed your lips, and so did I.
B+
Em7
E7
Am7 Cm7 Now when I remember spring, F7 Bm7-5 E7 All the joy that love can bring, A7 I will be remembering
Am7
D9 D7/9 G The shadow of your smile.
Gdim
Am7
Cm7
G
B7
Shangri-La Words & Music by Carl Sigman, Matt Malneck & Robert Maxwell, 1946 Recorded by The Four Coins, 1957 (#11) (also by The Lettermen, 1969)
E+7 C#m7 Your kisses take me F#m7 Cdim To Shangri-La;
F#m
E+7
C#m7 Each kiss is magic F#m7 F7 That makes my little world Cdim E+7 A Shangri-La.
Bridge: (N.C.) G7 CM7 A land of bluebirds and fountains F7 EM7 And nothing to do AM7 D7 But cling to an angel F#m7 Cdim That looks like you.
E+7
E+7 C#m7 F#m And when you hold me, F#m7 Cdim How warm you are.
E+7
C#m7 Be mine, my Darling, F#m7 F7 And spend your life with me Cdim Fdim(III) In Shangri-La,
Dm7
Fdim
F#m7 F7 Cdim E+7 For anywhere you are is Shangri-La.
Am7
E+7
She's Funny That Way Words & Music by Richard A. Whiting & Neil Moret, 1928 Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1943
A A9 A A9 G#7 I'm not much to look at, I'm nothing to see AM7/6 C#m7-5 F#7 I'm just glad I'm living, I'm happy to be; D D6 DM+7 Dm6 I've got a woman who's crazy 'bout me -A F#m D9 She's funny that way
E7
A A9 A A9 G#7 I can't save a dollar, I ain't worth a cent; AM7 AM7/6 F#m C#m7-5 F#7 She'd never holler, she'd live in a tent. D D6 DM+7 Dm6 I've got a woman, crazy for me -A D9 E7/6 A She's funny that way.
Bridge: E7 Fdim E7 Bm7-5 A F#m Though I know she'd work and slave for me every day, B7 Cdim B7 Bm7-5 D Cdim E7 She'd be so much better off if I went away.
A A9 A A9 G#7 But why should I leave her? Why should I go? AM7 AM7/6 F#m C#m7-5 F#7 She'd be un - hap - py without me, I know; D D6 DM+7 Dm6 I've got a woman who's crazy for me -A D9 E7/6 A She's funny that way.
The Sheik Of Araby Words & Music by Harry Smith, Francis Wheeler & Ted Snider, 1921 Recorded by Benny Goodman, 1937 Also recorded by Leon Redbone, 1977
D7 G6 Edim Bm7 Am7 I'm the sheik of Ar - a - by; Am7 D9 Am7 D7 G Bm7 Your love be - longs to me.
D7
Am7
D7
Bm7 Edim Bm7-5 Am7 At night when you're a - sleep,
D7
Am7 D9 Am7 Cdim G Fdim In - to your tent I'll creep.
Am7
G6 Bm7-5 Edim Cdim Am7 The stars that shine a - bove
D7
Am7 D7 C7 B7 Will light our way to love; E7 Fdim E7 A7 Em7 You'll rule this world with me, Em7 Am7 D9 Am7 Cdim G The sheik of Ar - a - by.
A7
D7
Shine On, Harvest Moon Words & Music by Jack Norworth & Nora Bayes-Norworth, 1938 Recorded by Leon Redbone, 1977 (See Below)
Am E7 Am The night was mighty dark so you could hardly see, C Am E7 And the moon refused to shine; Am E7 Am D Am7 G7 Couple sittin' underneath the willow tree; for love they pined. Dm7 G7 Dm7 The little maid was kinda 'fraid of darkness,
G7 so
C C/B Am7 Am7/G She said, "I guess I'll go." D Am7 D Am7 The boy began to sigh, looked up in the sky, D Am7 G G7 And told the moon his little tale of woe.
Refrain: Fdim A7 Fdim A7 D Am7 D "Shine on, shine on, harvest moon up in the sky; G Dm7 G Dm7 C F C G C C7 I ain't had no lovin' since January, February, June or Ju-ly. Fdim A7 Fdim A7 D Am7 Snow time ain't no time to stay
D outdoors and spoon,
G Dm7 G Dm7 C F Dm7 C So shine on, shine on, harvest moon, for me and my gal."
Am E7 Am I can't see why a boy should cry when by his side C Am E7 Is a girl he loves so true; Am E7 Am D Am7 G7 All he has to say is, "Won't you be my bride, for I love you." Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 But why should I be telling you this secret when C C/B Am7 I know that you can guess?
Am7/G
D Am7 D Am7 Harvest moon will smile, shine on all the while, D Am7 G If the little girl should answer "Yes"!
G7
Repeat Refrain:
This version is a synthesis of divergent lyric sources, including some material provided by Tony Casazza (whose assistance is much-appreciated, especially for the second verse which I've never seen anywhere else) and versions I've heard and sung along with in piano bars for more years than I'm willing to admit to. The chording is taken from shaky recollections of the version Redbone played on Saturday Night Live several years ago. Accurate? I don't know...but thoroughly playable.
Shine On, Harvest Moon
Shoo Fly Pie and Apple Pan Dowdy Words & Music by Sammy Gallop & Guy Wood Recorded by Dinah Shore, 1946 (#6)
C Am Dm7 G Shoo Fly Pie and Apple Pan Dowdy Fdim C Am Dm7 G Makes your eyes light up and your tummy say "Howdy." C Am Dm7 G Shoo Fly Pie and Apple Pan Dowdy G Cdim G7 G/B G Am7 G/B C I never get enough of that won - der - ful stuff.
C Am Dm7 G Shoo Fly Pie and Apple Pan dowdy Fdim C Am Dm7 G Makes the sun come out when Heavens are cloudy, C Am Dm7 G Shoo Fly Pie and Apple Pan Dowdy, G Cdim G7 G/B G Am7 G/B C I never get enough of that won - der - ful stuff!
Bridge: E7 Bm7-5 Mama,
Cdim E7 when you bake,
Fdim
A7 Em7 Cdim A7 Mama, I don't want cake; D7 Am7 Edim D7 Mama, for my sake G Gdim G G Cdim G7 G/B Go to the oven and make some ev - er lov - in'
C Am Dm7 G Shoo Fly Pie and Apple Pan Dowdy Fdim C Am Dm7 G Makes your eyes light up and your tummy say "Howdy," C Am Dm7 G Shoo Fly Pie and Apple Pan Dowdy G Cdim G7 G/B G Am7 G/B C I never get enough of that won - der - ful stuff!
Silver Bells Words & Music by Jay Livingston & Ray Evans Recorded by Bing Crosby, 1951
A A7 D City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style; E E7 A In the air there's a feeling of Christmas.
Edim
-
E7
A A7 D Children laughing, people passing, meeting smile after smile, E7 A Edim And on every street corner you'll hear.
E7
A D E A Edim Silver bells, silver bells, it's Christmas time in the city. A D E A Edim Ring-a-ling, hear them ring - soon it will be Christmas day.
Strings of street lights, even stop lights, twinkle bright red and green, As the shoppers rush home with their treasures. Hear the snow crunch, see the kids bunch, this is Santa's big scene, And above all this bustle you'll hear.
Silver bells, silver bells, it's Christmas time in the city. Ring-a-ling, hear them ring - soon it will be Christmas day.
Silver bells, silver bells, it's Christmas time in the city. Ring-a-ling, hear them ring E E7 F#m Soon it will be Christmas day. E E7 A Soon it will be Christmas day.
F#m7
E7
E7
Shrimp Boats Words & Music by Paul Mason Howard & Paul Weston Recorded by Jo Stafford, 1951
Refrain: D D7 G Em7 D Em7 Edim D Shrimp boats is a-comin', their sails are in sight;
A7
D D7 G Edim D G Em7 D Shrimp boats is a-comin' -- there's dan - cin' to - night! A7 G Em Edim D6 Why don't 'cha hurry hurry hurry home? A7 G Em Edim D Why don't 'cha hurry hurry hurry home?
A7 Look here!
D D7 G Em7 D Em7 Edim D The shrimp boats is a-comin' -- there's dan - cin' to - night! D D7 G Em7 D G Em7 D Shrimp boats is a-comin', there's dan - cin' to - night)
Repeat Refrain:
D Dalt D6 G6 G/B Edim D G D They go to sea with the eve - nin' tide A7 D Bm7-5 G/B A7 Edim D And the women folk wave their good-bye; D6 D9 F#m D6 D9 F#m D6 There they go, there they go -A7 G9 G G/F# G/B G/Bb A7 D F#m While the Loui - si - an - a moon floats on high, Bm7/E G6 Fdim G6 G/B G/Bb Edim D And they wait for the day they can cry
Repeat Refrain:
G/B
A7sus4
Bm
A7
(SLOWLY): D Dalt D6 G6 G/B Edim D G D Hap - py the days while they're mending the nets A7 D Bm7-5 G/B A7 Edim D 'Til once more they ride out to sea D6 D9 There
F#m D6 D9 F#m D6 they go, there they go --
A7 G9 G G/F# G/B G/Bb Then how lone - ly the nights will be
A7
D
Bm7/E G6 Fdim G6 G/B G/Bb Edim D G/B 'Til that won - der - ful day when they sing...
F#m
A7sus4
Bm
A7
Repeat Refrain:
*Requested by...my wife!
Shrimp Boats
Side By Side Words & Music by Harry Woods* Recorded by Kay Starr, 1948
(G7) C F C Oh, we ain't got a barrel of money, C F C Maybe we're ragged and funny, C7 F C A7 D7 G7 C But we'll travel along, singin' a song, side by side.
G7
C F C Don't know what's comin' tomorrow; C F C Maybe it's trouble and sorrow, C7 F C A7 D7 G7 C C/B But we'll travel our road sharin' our load side by side.
Bridge: E7 A7 Through all kinds of weather, what if the sky should fall? D7 G7 Gdim G7 As long as we're together, it really doesn't matter at all.
(G7) C F C When they've all had their troubles and parted, C F C We'll be the same as we started, C7 F C A7 D7 G7 C C/B Just trav'lin' along, singin' a song, side by side.
Repeat Bridge: (G7) C F C When they've all had their troubles and parted, C F C We'll be the same as we started, C7 F C A7 D7 G7 C A7 D7 G7 C Just trav'lin' along, singin' a song, side by side, side by side.
* Woods, who practiced songwriting only as a sideline, wrote numerous 20s standards, including "When the Red, Red Robin Comes Bob-Bob-Bobbing Along," "I'm Looking Over a Four-Leaf Clover," and "Try a Little Tenderness." He composed his songs on piano...despite the fact that he was born without fingers on his left hand.
Side By Side
Since I Fell For You Words & Music by Buddy Johnson, 1948 Recorded by Lenny Welch, 1963 (#4)
Intro verse*: E6
C#m7-5
F#7
B7
E9 C#m7-5 A6 B7 When you just give love, and never get love, E9 Cdim A9 You'd better let love depart
B7
E6 Gdim AM7 Am7 I know it's so and yet I know, Edim Gdim C#m7-5 Gdim B7 I can't get you out of my heart
E You
E6
A6
B7 E made me leave my happy home,
Em A Took my love and now you're gone B7 E Since I fell for you.
E E6 Love
A6
C#m
E6
AM7
A
F#m7
F#7
B7
B7 E E6 brings such misery and pain,
Em A AM7 I know I'll never fall again**
F#7
B7 E Since I fell for you.
E7
A
Am
E
Bridge:
A
A7/6 A7 A7/6 Well, it's too bad, and it's too sad, E A E But I'm in love with you;
E7
A7/6 A7 A7/6 You love me, then you snub me E C#m But what can I do?
A7
A7
F#m7 B7 I'm still in love with you.
E I
E6
A6
B7 E guess I'll never see the light;
Em A I get the blues most ev'ry night B7 E Since I fell for you,
C#m
B7 E Since I fell for you.
A
AM7
F#m7
Cdim
E6
A
F#7
B7
E
* Special thanks to Deacon Jim for not only pointing out to me that my original chart on this song lacked the intro verse, but also for providing the basis on which this one is built.**Lenny Welch actually sings this line as "I guess I'll never be the same."
Since I Fell For You
Sincerely Words & Music by Harvey Fuqua & Alan Freed Recorded by The McGuire Sisters, 1955 (#1 for 10 weeks) Rated the #3 song of the 1955-1959 rock era
Intro: D6
Gdim D6 Sin-cerely,
Bm7
Bm7
Em7
A7
Em7 A7 D6 Bm7 oh yes, sincerely,
A7 Bm 'Cause I love you so dearly,
Bm
A7sus4 A7 D Please say you'll be mine.
Gdim D6 Bm7 Sin-cerely,
Em7
Em7
Cdim
Em7
A7sus4
Em7
A7 D6 Bm7 oh you know how I love you--
A7 D6 Bm7 I'll do anything for you, A7 D Please say you'll be mine.
Em7
Em7
Fdim(III)
D7
Bridge: G6 Gm6 D6 DM7 D9 Oh Lord, won't you tell me why I love that woman so? E7 Bm7-5 E7 She doesn't want me, A9 A7 A7+5 But I'll never never never never let her go!
Gdim D6 Bm7 Sin-cerely,
Em7
A7 D6 Bm7 oh you know how I love you--
A7 D6 Bm7 I'll do anything for you, A7 D Em7 Please say you'll be mine.
Em7
Fdim
D7
Em7
Repeat Bridge:
Gdim D6 Bm7 Sin-cerely,
Em7
A7 D6 Bm7 oh you know how I love you --
Em7
A7 D6 Bm7 Em7 I'll do anything for you, A7sus4 A7 D Please say you'll be mine,
Bm7
Cdim
A7 D Please say you'll be mine.
Bm7
Em7
A7sus4
Gdim
E6
Sincerely
Sing For Your Supper Words & Music by Lorenz Hart & Richard Rodgers Recorded by Mamas & The Papas, 1967
C G Am Cdim Em Sing for your supper, and you'll get breakfast; C7 F Dm7 Dm7/G G Fdim C Cdim Songbirds always eat if their song is sweet to hear.
C G Am Cdim Em Sing for your luncheon, and you'll get dinner. C7 F Dm7 Dm7/G G C Dine with wine of choice if romance is in your voice.
Bridge:
C7 F G F Em Em7 I heard from a wise ca - na - ry Em B7 Em B+ Tril - ling makes a fel - low wil - ling, F G G+ C So, lit - tle swal - low, swal - low now. Fm G G+ Now is the time to
C G Am Cdim Em Sing for your supper, and you'll get breakfast. C7 F Dm7 Dm7/G G Songbirds are not dumb, they don't buy a crumb C E7 A7 Of bread, it's said, F G C So sing and you'll be fed.
*Suggested by recent visitor James Andrews.
Dm7
G
Singin' in the Rain Words & Music by Arthur Freed & Nacio Herb Brown Recorded by Gene Kelly, 1952 From the movie of the same name
Intro:
C
C/B
Am7
Am7/G
C
C/B
Am7
Am7/G
FM7
G/B
F
G7 C CM7 CM7/6 CM7 I'm sing - in' in the rain,
Dm7
G7 C CM7 CM7/6 CM7 Just sing - in' in the rain! G7 C CM7 CM7/6 CM7 Dm Dm+7 Dm7 G7 What a glor - i - ous feel - in', I'm hap py a - gain! Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 I'm laugh - in' at clouds, so dark up a - bove. Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 C C/B Am7 Am7/G C G7 The sun's in my heart and I'm read - y for love. G7 C CM7 CM7/6 CM7 Let the stormy clouds chase, G7 C CM7 CM7/6 CM7 Everyone from the place. G7 C CM7 CM7/6 CM7 Dm Dm+7 Dm7 G7 Come on with the rain, I've a smile on my face. Dm7 G7 Dm7 I walk down the lane
G7 Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 with a hap - py re - frain
Dm7 G7 G9 C Just sing - in', sing - in' in the rain.
Sisters, Sisters Words & Music by Irving Berlin Recorded by Rosemary Clooney & Vera Ellen*, 1954 From the movie "White Christmas"
G7
G G5 C Am7 Sisters, sisters G G/F# Em G/B Am7 There were never such devoted sisters;
D7
G Em D Am7 Never had to have a chaperone, no sir, G G/F# Em Am7 D7 G I'm there to keep my eye on her.
G G5 C Am7 Caring, sharing G G/F# Em G/B Am7 Every little thing that we are wearing;
D7
G G/F# Em D D7 Am7 When a certain gentleman arrived from Rome, G G/F# Em Am7 D7 G She wore the dress, and I stayed home.
Bridge: C Am C G C Am C All kinds of weather, we stick together, G Fdim C The same in the rain and sun; C Am C G C Am C Two different faces, but in tight places, G Fdim C7 We think and we act as one.
G G5 C Am7 Those who've seen us G G/F# Em G/B Am7 D7 Know that not a thing could come between us; G G/F# Em D D7 Am7 D7 E7 Many men have tried to split us up, but no one can. C Am Cm G G/F# E7 Lord help the mister who comes between me and my sister, G G/F# Em C Cm G And Lord help the sister who comes between me and my man.
*I had never known it, but Vera Ellen never actually sang in the 1954 film. Thanks to recent visitor Diana Carreiro, I learned that Ellen's parts were actually performed by two individuals. Though uncredited officially, the solo vocal parts generally attributed to Vera Ellen in the film were actually voiced by Trudy Stevens. Another vocalist, Gloria Wood, sang "background vocals" for Ellen in group numbers.
Sisters, Sisters
The Sky Fell Down Words & Music by Edward Heyman & Louis Alter Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1940
A D9 Bm7-5 A G#7 Fdim Bm7-5 A The sky fell down when I met you; E7 G#7 Fdim(III) Gdim A6 A A7 Gdim D6 The green of the countryside had turned to blue. Dm6 A7 Cdim Gdim F#7 I had the moon right on my fingertips, Cdim D9 D6 Dm6 E7 And when first we kissed there were stars on your lips.
A D9 Bm7-5 A G#7 Fdim Bm7-5 A To be with you just made it seem E7 G#7 Fdim(III) A6 A A7 Gdim D6 That walk - ing on snowy clouds was not a dream; Dm6 A AM7 A7 Cdim Fdim Gdim F#7 You gave to me all this and heaven, too, Cdim D D6 Dm6 E7/6 A When the sky fell down and I met you.
While this chart is based on Sinatra's reading, you're really missing a good bet if you don't seek out the one done by Elizabeth Conant in 2000. Her take is clear and unpretentious, never getting in the way of the song; to my ear, she shares a skill demonstrated by Susannah McCorkle and by Diana Krall (and if you're familiar with my tastes, you recognize that for the praise it is intended to be.) By comparison, Sinatra's sounds dated and immature. Suggested by recent visitor Ana K.
Skylark Words & Music by Hoagy Carmichael & Johnny Mercer, 1941 Recorded by Linda Ronstadt on "Lush Life," 1984 Also Recorded by Mel Torme, 1949; Previously charted by Glenn Miller (Ray Eberle vocal), 1942 (#7)
A6 Bm7 C#m7 Skylark,
D alt AM7 Bm7 have you anything to say to me?
Cm7 Bm7 Bm7-5 Won't you tell me where my love can be? E7sus4 E7 A Is there a meadow in the mist
C#m7
E7
F#m7
D Cdim E7 Where someone's waiting to be kissed?
E7sus4 A6 Bm7 Oh, skylark,
C#m7
D alt AM7 Bm7 have you seen a valley green with spring
Cm7 Bm7 Bm7-5 Where my heart can go a-jour-ney-ing E7sus4 E7 A Over the shadows and the rain
E7
F#m7
Fdim E7 A To a blossom-covered lane?
Bridge: Em7 A7 DM7 C dim And in your lonely flight,
Em7
A7 DM7 Bm7 Haven't you heard the music in the night?
C#m7-5
F#m7-5 Wonderful music, Bm Bm7 Em7 Gdim DM7 faint as a will o'the wisp, crazy as a loon, G D A Ab A7 D Sad as a gypsy ser-e-na-ding the moon.
E7 Oh,
C#m7
A6 Skylark,
Bm7
C#m7
D alt AM7 Bm7 I don't know if you can find these things,
Cm7 Bm7 Bm7-5 But my heart is riding on your wings, Bm7-5 E7 A So if you see them an-y-where, Bm7-5 Won't you lead
E7 me
F#m there?
C#m7
E7
Cdim
F#m
Bm7-5
E7
AM7/6
Skylark
Sleepy Head Words & Music by Gus Kahn & Walter Donaldson Recorded by The Mills Brothers, 1934
A G#7 C#7 F#7 Sleepy Head, come on, get out of bed. D9 Dm6 Ain't you heard the rooster crow?
Cdim B7 Must've been a week ago,
D9 Dm6 Bm7-5 E7 A Edim Good-for-nothing Sleep - y Head.
E7
A G#7 C#7 F#7 Sleepy Head, see the sun so bright and red? D9 Dm6 Cdim B7 He's been up and ridin' high, but you just let the time go by, D9 Dm6 E7 Bm7-5 A Good-for-nothing Sleep - y Head.
A G#7 C#7 F#7 Sleepy Head, I'd take away that bed, D9 Dm6 Cdim B7 But you're such a lazy pup, you'd be sleeping standing up, D9 Dm6 Bm7-5 E7 A Edim Good-for-nothing Sleep - y Head.
E7
A G#7 C#7 F#7 Sleepy Head, underworked and over fed, D9 Dm6 Cdim B7 Gonna sleep the day away, "But this is such a sleepy day, D9 Dm6 E7 Bm7-5 A Edim "I wanna be a Sleep - y Head."
E7
A G#7 C#7 F#7 Sleepy Head, got to get you out of bed; D9 Dm6 Bm7-5 Cdim B7 "You just stand around and shout until you get me tuckered out, D9 Dm6 Bm7-5 E7 A D9 I'm bound to be a Sleep - y Head."
A
Bridge: Am F7 Am F7 Am Big boy, don't you know today is Sunday? Am F7 Am F7 Am That's no day to lay around and doze. A D9 A D9 A F#7 "Sunday is the day I sleep til Monday -B7 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 That's the way I save my go-to-meet - in' clothes."
A G#7 C#7 F#7 Sleepy Head, you're gonna be a long time dead; D9 Dm6 Bm7-5 Cdim B7 Gabriel's gonna blow his horn, but you won't hear it if it's morn, D9 Dm6 Bm7-5 E7 A Good-for-nothing Sleep - y Head.
Coda: C#m7-5 Fdim(III) F#7 "I heard you!"
D9 Dm6 E7 Bm7-5 A Good-for-nothing Sleep - y Head.
This one is from that group of now Brothers that featured their early not instrumentals at all -- it was with nothing but their voices. It map," so to speak.
largely forgotten classics by the Mills trademark of "instrumental breaks" that were the singers mimicking musical instruments was this skill that put the brothers "on the
Sleepy Head
Sleepy Lagoon Words & Music by Jack Lawrence & Eric Coates Recorded by Harry James, 1940 (#1)
A7 Dalt A7 D6 G/B A7+5 D6 Em7 A sleepy lagoon, a tropical moon and two on an island;
F#m7
A7 Dalt A7 D6 G/B A7+5 B7 G/B A sleepy lagoon and two hearts in tune in some lullabyland.
Em7
D6
Em7 A7 G/B A7 The fireflies' gleam reflects in the stream -Em7 A7 They sparkle and shimmer.
G/B
A7
D D6 Cdim A star from on high falls out of the sky, Em7 And slowly grows dimmer.
A7
G/B
A7
A7 Dalt A7 D6 G/B The leaves from the trees all dance in the breeze A7+5 D6 Em7 And float on the ripples;
F#m7
Em7
A7 Dalt A7 D6 G/B G6 We're deep in a spell as nightingales tell of roses and dew. Gm7 Gdim D F#7 The memory of this moment of love will haunt me forever --
G
Gm7
Gdim D Cdim A A7+5 D A tropical moon, a sleepy lagoon and you.
Sleepy Time Gal Words & Music by Joseph Reed Alden, Raymond Egan, Ange Lorenzo & Richard A.Whiting, 1924 Recorded by Glenn Miller, 1935
Sleepy Time Gal
D D9 D D6 Sleep - y time gal,
D D6 D+5 A7 Gdim you're turn - in' night in - to day!
Gdim Cdim A7 Sleep - y time gal,
A7+5 A7 D D6 D D6 you've danced the ev' - ning a - way!
B7
Dalt C#7
C7
Cdim B7 Cdim E7 Cdim A7 E7 Be - fore each sil - ver - y star fades out of sight,
E7alt E6 E7alt Em7/9 Em7 Em7/9 A7 Please give me one lit - tle kiss, G/B Em7 G/B Em7 G/B Cdim A7 Then let us whis - per "Good - night," A AM7 A Gdim A7 It's get - tin' late, Dear, X0xxxx Your
x2xxxx x4xxxx xx0xxx pil - low is
xx2xxx xx3xxx wait - in'
D D9 D D6 D D6 D+5 A7 Gdim Sleep - y time gal, when all your dan - cin' is through, Gdim Cdim A7 A7+5 F#7 Bm Sleep - y time gal, I'll find a cot - tage for you.
Bm7/E
E7/9 E7 E7/9 E7 G/B You'll learn to cook and to sew, A7 Fdim D F#7 What's more, you'll love it, I know,
B7
Em7 A7 When you're a stay-at-home, play-at-home, G/B A7 Fdim D Eight o'clock sleepy time gal!
This one was a challenge...to say the least. Glenn Miller's version is credited here, but in point of fact, I didn't have a complete version of any of the half-dozen or so that I was working from, by a variety of artists, ranging from a Larry Elgart rendition I found particularly useful, to snippets of Ray Noble, Harry James and others. Unfortunately, the only vocal version I had access to did *not* have the seque from the end of the first verse to the beginning of the second, so what you see here is a bit of a guess -- and a bit of a prayer. Some of you, from private correspondence, already know that I use chords because I can't pick a lead line to save my soul -- but I actually resort to that here.
Sleigh Ride Words & Music by Mitchell Parrish & Leroy Anderson Recorded by Johnny Mathis, 1958
Intro:
| CM7
Am | F
G7
|
G7 CM7 Am F G7 CM7 Just hear those sleigh bells jingling, ring ting tingling too
Am
F
G7 CM7 Am F G7 CM7 Come on, it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you
Am
G7 CM7 Am F G7 CM7 Am Outside the snow is falling and friends are calling "You Hoo"
F
G7 CM7 Am F G7 C F Come on, it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you
F
C
F#m7 B7 E Giddy-yap giddy-yap, giddy-yap let's go, Cdim E6 Let's look at the snow A F#m A B7 E We're riding in a wonderland of snow
E6
E
E6
Em B+ Em7 A7 DM7 Giddy-yap giddy-yap, giddy-yap it's grand F#m7 D6 Just holding your hand Dm7 G7 Cdim Fdim G7 We're gliding along with the song of a wintry fairy land.
Fdim CM7 Am F G7 CM7 Our cheeks are nice and rosy and comfy cozy are we
Am
F
G7 CM7 Am F G7 CM7 We're snuggled up together like two birds of a feather would be G7 CM7 Am F G7 CM7 Let's take the road before us and sing a chorus or two
Am
Am
F
F
G7 CM7 Am F G7 C F Come on, it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you
C
G Am7 G/B C G D9 G There's a birthday party at the home of Farmer Gray G Am7 G/B C G D9 G6 It'll be the perfect ending of a perfect day Am7 Em Am Cdim B7 B7/F# Em We'll be singing the songs we love to sing without a single stop A E7 A D7 At the fireplace while we watch the chestnuts pop -- Pop! Pop! Pop!
G Am7 G/B C G D9 G There's a happy feeling nothing in the world can buy G Am7 G/B C G D9 G6 When they pass around the coffee and the pumpkin pie Am7 G Am D7 Cdim B7 Em It'll nearly be like a picture print by Cur - ri - er and Ives G Am7 G Am7 G These wonderful things are the things we remember Am7 G All through our lives. A Em7 A Em7 A These wonderful things are the things we remember Em7 A All through our lives.
A7 DM7 D6 G/B A7 DM7 Just hear those sleigh bells jingling, ring ting tingling too
D6 G/B
A7 DM7 D6 G/B A7 D Bm Come on, it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you
G6
A7 DM7 D6 G/B A7 DM7 D6 G/B Outside the snow is falling and friends are calling "You Hoo" A7 DM7 D6 G/B A7 DM7 G/B Come on, it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you
D6
For the longest time, I thought this was already on the site. When I realized, right before Christmas, that it was not, I posted a version on the guitar newsgroups. Not all of them showed up. What the heck...at least it's here for next Christmas. Sleigh Ride
Slow Boat to China Words & Music by Frank Loesser Recorded by Kay Kyser, 1948
A C#m7-5 F#7 A7 Bm7 Cdim I'd love to get you on a slow boat to China, A C#7 D All to myself alone;
F#7
Bm7 Cdim A G7 F#7 Get you and keep you in my arms evermore, B7 F#m7 B7 Bm7 Bm7-5 E7/6 Leave all your lovers weepin' on the faraway shore.
A C#m7-5 F#7 A7 Bm7 Cdim Out on the briny, with the moon big and shiny, A C#7 D Melting your heart of stone; Bm7-5 I'd
F#7
E7 C#m7-5 F#7 A G7 F#7 love to get you on a slow boat to China,
First Time: D9 Fdim Bm7-5 All to myself a - lone.
E7
A
Last Time: D9 Fdim Bm7-5 E7 A G7 F# F#7 All to myself, with no-bod-y else, D9 Fdim Bm7-5 E7 D9 BbM7 All to myself a - lone.
A
A6
F7
E7
Smile Words & Music by John Turner, Geoffrey Parsons & Charles Chaplin Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1959 (#70) First used in the 1936 movie "Modern Times"
D D9 Smile, though your heart is aching, DM7 D9 Smile, even though it's breaking; D6 Fdim Em Cdim B7 When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by B7sus4 Em B+ Em7 Em6 If you smile through your fear and sorrow, Gm C9 Smile, and maybe tomorrow D DM7 D6 Em B+ You'll see the sun come shining through
A6 for you.
D D9 Light up your face with gladness, DM7 D9 Hide ev'ry trace of sadness, D6 Fdim Em Cdim B7 Although a tear may be ev - er so near, B7sus4 Em B+ Em7 Em6 That's the time you must keep on trying, Gm C9 Smile - what's the use of crying? D9 D DM7 D6 Em You'll find that life is still worth while
B+
(First time) A6 A7 D If you'll just smile.
Bm7
Em7
(Last time) A6 A7 D If you'll just smile.
DM7
D6
A7sus4
A7
A7
Small Fry Words & Music by Frank Loesser & Hoagy Carmichael, 1938 Recorded by Bing Crosby, 1938 (#3) From the movie "Sing You Sinners
C A7-9 D7 G7 Small fry, sittin' by the pool room, C A7-9 D7 G7 Small fry, should be in the school room; C C9 F A7 My, my, put down that cig - a - rette, D9 Am7 D9 G7 You ain't a-grown up high and mighty yet.
C A7-9 D7 G7 Small fry, dancin' for a penny, C A7-9 D7 G7 Small fry, countin' up how many. C C9 F A7 My, my, just listen here to me -D9 Am7 D9 C Dm7 You ain't the biggest catfish in the sea.
C
Bridge: C7 F7 C E7 Am You practice peckin' all day long to some old ra - di - o song, G F Em G7 Oh yes, oh yes, oh yes!
C
F7 C E7 Am You better listen to your Maw and someday practice the law, Am7 D7 G7 And then you'll be a real success.
C A7-9 D7 G7 Small fry, you kissed the neighbor's daughter, C A7-9 D7 G7 Small fry, should stay in shallow water. C C9 F A7 Seems I should take you 'cross my knee -D7 Am7 Dm7 C Dm7 You ain't the biggest catfish in the sea.
C
Coda: F9 C You've got your feet all soakin' wet, C/B E7 Am You'll be the death of me yet -G F Em G7 C Oh my, oh my, small fry.
Small Fry
Smiles Words & Music by J. Will Callahan & Lee S. Roberts, 1927 Recorded by Benny Goodman, 1936 Also recorded by Crazy Otto, 1955 (#31)
E7 Edim There are smiles
E7
Gdim A7 Cdim that make us happy,
D Gdim There are smiles
D
A7
Fdim D that make us blue,
F#7 Bm There are smiles that steal away the darkness E7 Edim E7 Bm7-5 A7 As the sun - beams steal a - way the dew; D7 There are smiles that have a tender meaning G That the eyes of love alone may see, E7 A7 D And the smiles that fill my life with sunshine E7 A7 D Are the smiles you give to me.
B7
Snap Your Fingers Words & Music by Grady Martin & Alex Zanetis Recorded by Joe Henderson, 1962
(E7) A (A6 A7) D ( D alt Snap your fingers, I'll come running Cdim A (A6 Back to you,
A7)
E on bended knee
A (A6 Snap your fingers, Cdim A A6 I'll be true,
E
A7)
Cdim (III))
(E6
D ( I'll come running
E7 A take a chance on me.
(
E7)
D
alt )
Edim
E7
)
(E7) A (A6 A7) D (D alt Cdim(III)) Let your light turn green, baby I've gotta know Cdim A (A6 A7) E ( E6 Give me some kind of clue, should I stay or go A (A6 Let me love you
A7)
Cdim A Turn the key
E7 A and let me through that door.
A6 E
E7
)
D ( D alt Cdim(III) ) like the lover that you used to know
Bridge: D Dm6 Oh I had it, but I lost it, A D9 A Now I've got a broken heart to mend D B7 But I don't care what the cost, E7 Cdim E7 I've just got to find my way back in.
A So you just snap your fingers,
(A6
D baby I'll come running
D
(
A7)
alt
Cdim(III)
Cdim A ( A6 E7 ) Bm7-5 E7 A I'll do anything to get you back a - gain.
)
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Words by Otto Harbach, Music by Jerome Kern, 1933 Recorded by The Platters,1958 (#1) From the 1933 musical "Roberta," starring Bob Hope
E E+7 E7 F#m7 They asked me how I knew B7 E E+ My true love was true;
A
Gdim Edim E6 I of course replied, E E+7 F#m7 "Something here inside B7 E C#m Cannot be denied."
A
B7
E E+7 E7 F#m They said, "Someday you'll find B7 E E+ All who love are blind.
A
Gdim Edim E6 When your heart's on fire, E E+7 F#m7 You must re-al-ize B7 E Smoke gets in your eyes."
Am7
E
Bridge: C C/B Am7 So I chaffed them and I gaily laughed Am7/G G Gdim G G7 To think they could doubt my love C C/B Am7 Yet today my love has flown away, Am7/G E E+7 F#m7 I am without my love.
B7
G
G7
E E+7 E7 F#m Now laughing friends deride B7 E E+ Tears I cannot hide;
A
Gdim Edim E6 So I smile and say, E E+7 F#m "When a lovely flame dies, B7/9 B7 E Smoke gets in your eyes."
F#m
E
C#m
Coda: A AM7 Am7 Am7/G E Smoke gets in your eyes.
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
Smoke Rings Words & Music by Gene Gifford & Ned Washington, 1932 Recorded by The Mills Brothers, 1932
A7+5 A7 D D6 Tell me where do they go, A7+5 A7 Fdim D DM7 These smoke rings I blow each night?
D7
D7/F#
G G/E Em7-5 A7 A7+5 D What do they do these circles of blue and white?
Bm7 Em7 A7
A7+5 D D6 A7+5 A7 Fdim D And why do they seem to picture a dream of love?
DM7
D7
D7/F#
G G/E Em7-5 A7 A7+5 D Why do they fade my phantom parade of love?
D D6 A7+5 A7 Fdim D DM7 Where do they end, the smoke rings I send on high?
D7
D7/F#
G G/E Em7-5 A7 A7+5 D Bm7 Em7 A7 Where are they hurled when they've kissed the world good-bye? A7+5 D D6 A7+5 A7 Fdim D DM7 Oh, I'd give my life to laugh at this stife be - low;
D7
G G/E Em7-5 A7 A7+5 D I'd be a king, I'd follow each ring I blow.
D D6 A7+5 A7 Fdim D DM7 D7 Puff, puff, puff, puff your cares away; G G/E Em7-5 A7 A7+5 D Puff, puff, puff night and day.
D7/F#
Bm7 Em7 A7
D A7+5 D6 E7/9 Bm7-5 Blow, blow them through the air, silky little rings,
E7
G G/E Em7-5 A7 A7+5 D Bm7 Em7 A7 Blow, blow them ev'rywhere, give your troubles wings.
D D6 A7+5 A7 Fdim D9 What do they tell and what is the spell they cast? G G/E Em7-5 A7 A7+5 D Bm7 Em7 A7 Some of them fall and seem to recall the past. A7+5 D D6 A7+5 D6 But most of them rise away to the skies of
E7/9 blue.
E7 G Oh, little smoke rings I love, Em7-5 A7-9 Edim A7 D G7 Please take me above, take me with you.
D6
D7/F#
Snowfall Words & Music by Ruth Thornhill & Claude Thornhill Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1968
| Dalt Snow
-
|DM7 Gent
D6/9 | D6/9 fall Bm7 | G ly
-
DM7alt Dm6/9 | soft ly
Edim | D6 Cdim drift down.
| Dalt D6/9 | D6/9 Snow - flakes
| DM7 'Neath
|
Bm7 | G my
|
|
Dm6/9
|
A7/6 - A7
|
A7+5
DM7alt Dm6/9 | whis - per
|
Dm6/9
|
DM7 D6 | win - dow.
Bridge: | G Cov' |A7 Vel
-
| Dalt Gent |DM7 Si
G6 | A7 | Gdim ring trees mis
-
A7 | D | ty white,
-
A7+5 | D6 | Em7 Dm6/9 | D9 vet breeze round my door
-
D6/9 | D6/9 ly
Bm7 | G - lent
A7+5
|
DM7alt Dm6/9 | soft - ly
Edim | step.
|
Dm6/9
|
DM7 D6 | snow - fall.
The words here are thrown in nearly as an afterthought, not because Bennett did a poor version (he didn't) but because the only memorable versions I've heard of this song were instrumentals. I've even added measure marks to suggest timing. There are two or three chord formations here that are used nowhere else on the site, so I'll show them here: DM7alt=000225
D6/9=000200
Dm6/9=003200
Snow Words & Music by Irving Berlin Recorded by Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney & Vera Ellen*, 1954 From the movie "White Christmas"
A E7 D9 Fdim A Snow, snow, snow, snow, snow A E7 D9 A D9 E7 AM7 F#m D9 C#m7-5 F#7 It won't be long before we'll all be there with snow; Bm7-5 E7/9 D Cdim A F#m D9 E7 A Snow, snow, I wanna wash my hands, my face and hair with snow. A E7 D9 A D9 E7 AM7 F#m D9 C#m7-5 AM7 F#7 Snow...I long to clear a path, and lift a spade of snow; Bm7-5 Snow,
E7 D E7 D Cdim A F#m E7/6 E7 A oh, to see a great big man entirely made of snow.
E7 A Cdim Bm7-7 E7 Snow, where it's snowing all winter through, D9 Cdim A That's where I want to be; F#m C#m7-5 D9 Snowball throwing, that's what I'll do; Bm7-5 B7 E7 Cdim E7 How I'm longing to ski through the
A E7 D9 Fdim A Snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, A E7 D9 A D9 E7 AM7 D9 A F#m C#m7-5 F# Those glist'ning hou - ses that seem to be built of snow; Bm7-5 E7 D Fdim E7 D E7 Fdim A Snow, oh, to see a mountain covered with a quilt of snow.
E7 Fdim A A7 What is Christmas with no snow? E7 Fdim A E7 No white Christmas with no snow.
A D9 Snow...
Fdim
A
C#m7-5 E7 Cdim AM7 I'll soon be there with snow, I'll wash my hair with snow, Bm7-5 F#7 C#m7-5 F#7 C#m7-5 B And with a spade of snow, I'll build a man that's made of snow; Bm7-5 E7 Cdim E7 Bm7-5 E7 Cdim E7 I'd like to stay up with you, but I recommend a little shut-eye -Fdim F#7 E7 D9 A D9 Dm6 A Go to sleep, and dream of snow, snow, snow, snow.
Thanks to recent visitor Charlie S., for this suggestion, and for pointing me back to a movie that produced several members of this group of additions. *I had never known it, but Vera Ellen never actually sang in the 1954 film. Thanks to recent visitor Diana Carreiro, I learned that Ellen's parts were actually performed by two individuals. Though uncredited officially, the solo vocal parts generally attributed to Vera Ellen in the film were actually voiced by Trudy Stevens. Another vocalist, Gloria Wood, sang "background vocals" for Ellen in group numbers.
Bing Crosby
So Do I Words & Music by Ian Grant & Theo Mackenben Originally titled "Bel Ami", German lyric by Hans Beckman Recorded by Kenny Ball, 1961
D G/B Am E7 Bm7-5 Am7 E7 Fdim Am7 You like mu - sic that swings, so do I;
D7
Am7 D7 G Am7 D7 G G5 D7/9 G You like flow'rs in the spring, so do I, G7 C Am7 D7 Cdim G G/F# Em7 And you like to run around with your feet off the ground G A Em7 A Edim D And to feel life is real -- so do I.
Gdim
D7
D G/B Am E7 Bm7-5 Am7 E7 Fdim(III) Am7 You like Jazz more than Liszt, so do I;
D7
Am7 D7 G Am7 D7 G G5 D7/9 G And you like to be kissed -- so do I. G7 C C/B Cdim Edim G G/F# E7/9 So it must be plain to see that you've gotta marry me E7 C C/B Am Cdim G And as you say "I do" so do I.
(Edim
D7)
*Requested by recent visitor Doug Linaker
So in Love Words & Music by Cole Porter Recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, 1956 From the 1948 musical "Kiss Me Kate"
So in Love
Em Em+5 Em B7 Cdim Strange dear, but true, dear, B7 Em Em9 Em Am A9 When I'm close to you, dear, Am7 D9 D7/9 D9 G G/F# E7 The stars fill the sky, Am7 Em7 Am Em7 F#7 Gdim B7 So in love with you am I.
Em Em+5 Em B7 Cdim E - ven with - out you, B7 Em Em9 Em Am A9 My arms fold a - bout you, Am7 D9 D7/9 D9 G E7 You know, dar - ling, why -Am7 Em7 Am Am7 D9 D7/9 G So in love with you am I.
Bridge: G7 Am D9 Am7 G Am7 G In love with the night mys - ter - i - ous, G/F# C C/B D9 Cdim G G/F# The night when you first were there. Em7 Am A9 Am7 D9 Am7 G Am7 G In love with my joy de - lir - i - ous, B7 Em Em7 Em6 F#7 B7 When I knew that you could care.
Em Em+5 Em B7 Cdim So taunt me, and hurt me, B7 Em Em9 Em Am A9 De - ceive me, de - sert me, Am7 D9 D7/9 D9 Dm6 E7 I'm yours till I die, Am7 Em7 Am Am7 D9 A7 Am7 Cdim G So in love with you, my love, am I.
Suggested by recent visitor Susie -- no doubt influnced, as I have been, by the recent release of the Cole Porter biopic "De-Lovely."
So Little Time Words & Music by Paul Webster & Dimitri Tiomkin Recorded by Andy Williams, 1993 Theme from the 1963 movie "55 Days of Peking" - Academy Award nominee
E7 Bm7-5 AM7 D9 Dm6 Dm+7 Dm6 Fdim AM7 D9 So little time to let you know how much I love you, E7 Bm7-5 AM7 D9 Dm6 Dm+7 Dm6 Fdim Em7 A7/9 So little time to let you know how much I care.
AM7
A
E7
A7
Cdim G9 G G/F# Em9 And though I try to make be - lieve Cdim Em Em7 D9 Em7/9 Em7 This love of ours will last for - ev - er, Cdim G G/F#Em7sus4 Em7 B+ Bm7-5 D9 It's just my heart that I de - ceive A7 C# Because I know,
G#7 E7 oh yes, I know,
E7 Bm7-5 AM7 D9 Dm6 Dm+7 Dm6 Fdim AM7 D9 This sad old world, when we are gone, will go on spinning; E7 Bm7-5 AM7 D9 Dm6 Dm+7 Dm6 These very stars, when we are gone,
AM7 E7
Fdim Am7 D7/9 will shine as bright,
Em B7 Am7 A Bm Bm7/E So hold me in your arms until tomorrow, Cdim AM7 C#7 DM7 D6 Dm6 Bm7-5 A For there's so little time, so lit - tle time to - night.
So Nice (Summer Samba) Words & Music by Norman Gimbel, Marcos Valle, Paulo Sérgio Valle Recorded by Astrud Gilberto, 1965
D9 D6 DM7 D7 D6 D9 D6 DM7 D7 D6 Someone to hold me tight -- that would be ve - ry nice Bm7-5 Dm6 Dm+7 Dm6 E7-9 Dm6 Dm+7 Dm7 Dm6 Someone to love me right -- that would be ver - y nice G G5 G6 GM7 Fdim G5 G G5 G6 GM7 Fdim G5 Some - one to un - der - stand each lit - tle dream in me Gm7 Em7 Fdim Em7 Gm7 Em7 Fdim Em7 Someone to take my hand and be a team with me Dalt D6 Cdim B7 GM7 GM7/F# So nice, life would be so nice Cdim(IV) Fdim(III) Gdim Cdim Em7 If one day I'd find
Em7/9
G6
D F#m Bm Bm7/E G G/F# Cdim Fdim A7 Someone who would take my hand and samba through life with me
D9 D6 DM7 D7 D6 D9 D6 DM7 D7 D6 Someone to cling to me, stay with me right or wrong Bm7-5 Dm6 Dm+7 Dm6 E7-9 Dm6 Dm+7 Dm7 Dm6 Someone to sing to me some little sam - ba song G G5 G6 GM7 Fdim G5 G G5 G6 GM7 Fdim G5 Someone to take my heart and give his heart to me Gm7 Em7 Fdim Em7 Gm7 Em7 Fdim Em7 Someone who's ready to give love a start with me Dalt D6 Cdim B7 GM7 GM7/F# Oh yeah, that would be so nice
Em7/9
D9 D Bm Bm7 G5 G/B Edim D Should it be you and me, I can see that would be nice.
I*Requested by recent visitor Tim Huddleston
So Rare Words & Music by John Rufus Sharpe & Jerry Herst Recorded by Jimmy Dorsey (1957) Previously Recorded by Gus Arnheim (#2, 1937) and by Guy Lombardo (#3, 1937)
E7+ A(6) Cdim E9 E7-9 A6 So rare, you're like the fragrance of blossoms fair, C9 F6 E9 Cm7 Sweet as a breath of air, fresh with the morning dew.
Bm7
E7-9
E7+ A(6)
Cdim
E9
E7-9
F#7-9
A6
Oh, you're so rare, you're like the sparkle of old champagneC9 F6 E9 A6 D9 A6 Orchids in cellophane couldn't compare to you, to you.
Bridge: A6 Bm7-5 You are perfection,
E7
AM7 you're my idea
Bm7-5 E7 AM7 Of angels singin' the "Ave Maria." G#m C#7 For you're an angel,
A6
A6
F# I breathe and live you
F#m7 B9 Bm7-5 E7 With every beat of the heart that I give you.
E7-9 A(6) Cdim C9 E7-9 A6 So rare, this is a heaven on earth we share, C9 F6 E9 E9+ E7+ A6 Caring the way we care, ours is a love so rare.
Repeat Bridge:
Repeat last verse
Coda: E9 E9+ E7+ A6 E9 E9+ E7+ A6 Ours is a love so rare, ours is a love so rare.
F#6
You get the feeling, listing to this song, that Dorsey's band is trying valiently to retain a toehold in a musical world that was turning increasingly to rock, in the hopes that the big band sound could survive. It didn't, however; this was just about the last of the big-band hits. The Dorsey version was, as I recall, strictly instrumental except for the bridge, so obviously this arrangement is a synthesis of numerous versions I've heard over the years.
So, Relax Words & Music by Leon Redbone & B. Handler Recorded by Leon Redbone, 1990
E G#7 Any time you choose, kick off your shoes, E E7 C#7 Rest your weary eyes and catch up with the news; A F#7 E C#7 B7 A favorite book will be the perfect company E So relax.
C#m7
A
B7
E E9 G#7 Forget about the blues -- you're doin' fine. E E7 C#7 Leave your cares and worries far behind, A F#7 E C#7 B7 Loosen up your tie, let the world speed by, E Relax.
C#m
B7
Bridge:
G#m7 C#7 Life, with all its troubles, starts to get you down? A Laugh, and kick your heels up B7 C#7 F#7 B7 And turn yourself a - round.
E G#7 Any time you choose, kick off your shoes, E E7 C#7 Rest your weary eyes and catch up with the news; A F#7 E C#7 B7 A favorite book will be the perfect company E So relax.
C#m7
A
B7
E
Although much too "young" a song to normally be considered for inclusion, I gave into the urge on this one, mostly because of what Redbone does with a song.
So What's New Words & Music by Peggy Lee & John Pisano Recorded by Peggy Lee, 1967
G Cdim Am7 Cdim G So tell me, Babe, what's new?
G/F#
E Fdim Bm7 Fdim E E/F# And how's the scene with you? C Am7 D Am7 G/B Cdim G E7 Gee, it's good to see you, Babe!
Am7
D7
G Cdim Am7 Cdim G G/F# Yeah, I need you so -E Fdim Bm7 Fdim E E/F# How, you'll nev - er know. C Am7 D Am7 G/B Cdim G Gee, it's good to see you, Babe!
Bridge: C Am Cdim D7 You walked in, the lights went on B7 Cdim B7 Em B+ All o - ver my face; C#7 Cdim Em You lit up the place, B+ Em7 Em6 A9 A A7 D9 A And you've been gone just too long now.
G Cdim Am7 Cdim G So tell me, Babe, what's new?
D
Am7
D9
D7
G/F#
E Fdim Bm7 Fdim E E/F# You glad to see me, too? C Am7 D Am7 G/B D7 A F#m Cdim B7 Hey, my world is spin - ning, now I know I'm winning; C Edim G Em7 G/B C Edim G Em7 You stay home now, don't ev - er roam now, G/B C Edim G Em7 A9 A A7 D7 G And I'll say, "Babe, it's so good to see you!"
Soft Summer Breeze Words & Music by Eddie Heywood & Judy Spencer Recorded by Eddie Heywood*, 1956 (#11)
A A9 A D9 D6/9 D9 E7 Soft sum - mer breeze, la - zy old stream, A9 A AM7/9 AM7 D9 Bm7-5 Cot - ton clouds up high; D D6 Dm6 Dm+7 A F#7 Bm7 Bm7-5 Boy and girl in love, hearts up
E7 E7/6 to the
A Edim sky.
E7
A A9 A D9 D6/9 D9 E7 Whis - per - ing trees add to the theme, A9 A AM7/9 AM7 D9 Bm7-5 Gen - tle lul - la - bye; D D6 Dm6 Dm+7 A F#7 Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 E7/6 D9 BbM7 A Boy and girl in love, Christ - mas in Ju - ly.
Bridge:
Em7 A7 G/B A7 D DM7 D6 D9 Let folks talk about Romeo and Ju - li - et; B7 Kid stuff can't compare E7 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 To the day when we first met.
A A9 A D9 D6/9 D9 E7 All through the years we will re - call A9 A AM7/9 AM7 D Mo - ments sweet like these, D D6 Dm6 Dm+7 A F#7 Bm7 How it all be - gan with a soft
Bm7-5 E7 E7/6 A sum - mer breeze.
*Heywood's version was an instrumental; I've credited his version here mainly because I prefer it melodically to others I've heard. These lyrics were the ones The Diamonds used for their #34 version the same year. I had all but forgotten this song until I saw and heard it again, featured in a compilation CD being hawked on TV.
Softly As I Leave You Words & Music by Hal Shaper & A. de Vita, 1962 Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1964 (#27)
A Softly
Bm7
E7 A I will leave you softly
Bm7
E7 A For my heart would break D A If you should wake and see me go.
E7 A So I leave you softly
Bm7
Dm7
G7 C Dm7 Long before you miss me, G7 C F Long before your arms can beg me stay Em7 For one more hour
C
E7 A After all the years
G7 A or one more day.
Bm7
Dm
E7 F#m F#m7 D I can't bear the tears to fall
(First time) F So softly
Dm7
E7 A Bm7 as I leave you there.
(Last time) F Dm7 So softly,
E7 A as I leave you there,
E7 A As I leave you there,
Bm7
E7 A Fdim As I leave you there.
A
Bm7
E7
Solitude Words & Music by Eddie DeLange, Irving Mills & Duke Ellington, 1934 Recorded by Billie Holiday, 1944
Em7 A7+5 DM7 A7/9 Fdim DM7 Bm7 E7 In my solitude you haunt me Em7 A9 Em7 A-9 DM7 With reveries of days gone by;
B7 Em7 A7+5
Em7 A7+5 DM7 A7/9 Fdim DM7 Bm7 E7 In my solitude you taunt me Em7 A9 A-9 D DM7 With memories that never die.
D7
Bridge: G G6 Fdim I sit in my chair, filled with despair -D A7 A7+6 D7 There's no one could be so sad. G G6 Fdim With gloom ev'rywhere, I sit and I stare; D B7 Em7 A7+5 I know that I'll soon go mad.
Em7 A7+5 DM7 A7/9 Fdim DM7 Bm7 E7 In my solitude, I'm pray - ing Em7 A7 Em7 Edim D A7 Gdim DM7 Dear Lord above, send back my love.
Suggested by no less than half a dozen visitors in the last year alone.
Some Enchanted Evening Words & Music by Oscar Hammerstein II & Richard Rodgers Recorded by Perry Como, 1949 (#1) From the musical production "South Pacific"
A E7 A D9 Some enchanted evening
A
AM7 Cdim E7 D9 you may see a stranger
E7
E7 Bm7-5 A D9 A7 Edim A7 DM7 D6 You may see a stranger a - cross a crowded room F#m E7 Fdim F#m B7 And somehow you know, you know even then D9 Bm7-5 E7 D9 E7 Fdim Bm7-5 A F#m That somewhere you'll see her a - gain and a - gain
A E7 A D9 Some enchanted evening,
A
AM7 Cdim E7 D9 someone may be laughing
BM7
E7
E7
E7 Bm7-5 A D9 A7 Edim A7 DM7 D6 You may hear her laughing across a crowded room F#m E7 Fdim F#m B7 And night after night, as strange as it seems D9 Bm7-5 E7 D9 E7 Fdim Bm7-5 A D9 The sound of her laugh - ter will sing in your dreams
A
A7
D9 F#m Fdim E7 A Who can explain it, who can tell you why D9 A B7 Bm7-5 E D9 Fools give you reasons, wise men never try
A E7 A D9 Some enchanted evening, E7 Bm7-5 A When you feel her call
A
D9 A7
Edim
E7
AM7 Cdim E7 D9 when you find your true love
E7
Edim A7 DM7 D6 you a - cross a crowded room
F#m E Fdim F#m Then fly to her side and make her your own
B7
D9 Bm7-5 E7 D9 E7 Fdim Bm7-5 A Or all through your life you may dream all a - lone D9 F#m Fdim A Once you have found her, never let her go D9 F#m Bm Bm7/E Bm7-5 Dm6 A Once you have found her, nev - er let her go.
D9
A
A7
Some Sunday Morning Words & Music by Ted Hoehler, M.K. Jerome & Ray Heindorf Recorded by Helen Forrest and Dick Haymes, 1945 (#9)
G Em D7 G G7 C Cdim C Some Sunday morning is going to be, Am7 D9 Am7 D7 G Gdim G Some Sunday morning for someone and me. G D9 G G7 C C/B A7 Bells will be chiming an old mel - o - dy, G Em D9 D7 C Am7 'Spec'ly for someone and me.
G
D9 D7 G There'll be an organ playing, C Am7 G Friends and relations will stare, D9 D7 G Say, can't you hear 'em saying, C Am7 D7 "Gee, what a beautiful a pair!"
G Em D7 G G7 C Cdim C Some Sunday morning we'll walk down the aisle, Am7 D9 Am7 D7 G Gdim G She'll be so nervous, and I'll try to smile, G D9 G G7 C C/B A7 Things sure look rosy for someone and me, G Em D9 D7 G Some Sunday morning, you'll see.
Somebody Else Is Taking My Place Words & Music by Dick Howard, Bob Ellsworth & Russ Morgan Recorded by Benny Goodman, 1942 (#1), vocal by Peggy Lee
D D9 B7 E7 Cdim E7 Some - bod - y else is ta - king my place, A7 Em7 G/B A7 G/B D9 Edim Gdim D Some - bod - y else now shares your em - brace; G G/F# Em7 D DM7 B7 While I am trying to keep from crying, E Fdim E Cdim A7 Bm7-5 A7 You go around with a smile on your face.
D D9 B7 E7 Cdim E7 Lit - tle you know the price I have paid, A7 Em7 G/B A7 G/B D9 Edim Gdim D Lit - tle you care for vows that you made; G G/F# Em7 D DM7 B7 My heart is aching, soon will be breaking, E7 A7 Gdim D For somebody's taking my place.
Somebody Buy Me A Drink Words & Music by Oscar Brown, Jr. Recorded by Oscar Peterson, Jr., 1960
E7 Am G F7 E7 The other night, I was on Skid Row Am G F7 E7 By a liquor store sign's garrish glow; Am G F7 E7 Dm7 F7 E7 Am I saw a fellow I used to know a long, long time a - go.
E7 Am G F7 E7 He stood with the lost, with the living dead, Am G F7 E7 With rumpled clothes and a reeling head, Am G F7 E7 Dm7 F7 E7 Am Reviewing the wasted life he'd lead, and as I passed he said,
Am G F7 E7 "Let me tell you a story that's sad but true Am G F7 E7 About someone who just may remind you of you Am G F7 E7 Dm7 Fdim E7 Let me tell you a tale that may help you awake a woozy head -F7 E7 Am Somebody buy me a drink.
Am G F7 E7 "It begins long ago on a happy day, Am G F7 E7 With a fool who was loved, but threw it all away, Am G F7 E7 Dm7 Fdim E7 Who exchanged a good home for a flophouse, a bar and a plank -F7 E7 Am Somebody buy me a drink.
Bridge:
Dm F7 Am "Well, to see me today, when I have hit the skids, Dm F7 Am Who would think I once had a fine wife and kids? Dm F7 Am Am7 Yes, I was that fool, after treasure and pleasure, Dm F7 Bm7-5 E7 And love was just a game played with some other dame.
Am G F7 E7 "Now there's only one thing I feel certain of: Am G F7 E7 The only true treasure in life is love. Am G F7 E7 Dm7 Fdim E7 Without someone to love and love you, see how low you can sink? F7 E7 Am Somebody buy me a drink, F7 E7 Fdim Bm7-5 E7 Am Somebody, somebody, buy me a drink."
Somebody Buy Me A Drink
Somebody Loves Me Words & Music by B.G.DeSylva, Ballard Recorded by Erroll Garner, 1944
MacDonald & George Gershwin, 1924
G Dm7 Dm G7 C Somebody loves me... F7 I wonder who?
C
F7 Dm7 G7 C Gdim I wonder who she can be.
C Dm7 Dm G7 Somebody loves me D7 I wish I knew.
D7
C
Em
Cdim F#m7 B7 Em Who she can be worries me.
B+
Em7
Bridge: A7 Dm Gm6 Dm For ev'ry girl who passes me Gm6 Dm Dm+7 I shout, "Hey, maybe Am7-5 D7 Am7-5 D7 G7 You were meant to be my lovin' baby."
C Dm7 Dm G7 Somebody loves me...
C
F7 I wonder who? C C/B May -
Dm7 G7 C be it's you.
Dm7
C
G+
Somebody Stole My Gal Words & Music by Leo Wood, 1918 Recorded by Ted Weems, 1930
D DM7 D6 D9 Fdim Em7 A A9 A Em7 Edim D9 Some - bod - y stole my gal, some - bod - y stole my pal, B7 E7 Somebody came and took her away, G/B Em7 Bm7-5 She did - n't e D DM7 D6 The kis - ses
Em7 A7 Em7 A Edim ven say that she was leav - ing,
D9 Fdim Em7 A A9 A Em7 I love so, the kis - ses now
Edim F# I know,
A7 D DM7 D7 Oh, gee, I know that she, D D7 G G5 G6 G5 Gm A7 If she should see poor, bro - ken - heart - ed me... D DM7 D6 D9 D B7 A A9 A Em7 A7 D I'm just a lone - some pal, some - bod - y stole my gal.
D7
G D Am7 G/B Edim Am7 D Am7 G/B Am7 Cdim G Some - bod - y stole my gal, some - bod - y stole my pal, E7 Bm7-5 E7 Fdim E7 Bm7-5 E7 Some - bod - y came and took her away, A7 G/B A7 Cdim D9 Am7 D7 Cdim She did - n't e - ven say that she was leav - ing, G D Am7 G/B Edim Am7 D Am7 G/B Am7 Cdim B7 The kis - ses I love so, the kis - ses now I know, D7 G G7 Oh, gee, I know that she, G G7 C C5 Cm D7 If she should see poor, bro - ken - heart - ed me... G D Am7 G/B G A7 D Am7 G/B Am7 Cdim G B7 I'm just a lone - some pal, some - bod - y stole my gal, D Am7 G/B Am7 Cdim G Am7alt Some - bod - y stole my gal.
G
E7
Someday My Prince Will Come Words & Music by Larry Morey & Frank Churchill Recorded by Snow White*, 1937 From the 1937 Walt Disney movie "Show White and the Seven Dwarfs"
D F#7 G B7 Em B7 Em7 A7 Some - day my prince will come, some - day I'll find my love, F#m Fdim Em7 And how thrill - ing that mo - ment will be
A9
D9 G9 C9 A9 When the prince of my dreams comes to me. D F#7 G B7 Em B7 Em7 A7 He'll whis - per "I love you" and steal a kiss or two. D9 F#7 G A7 Bm Bm7 Though he's far a - way, I'll find my love some - day, G9 F#m E7 Edim D9 Some - day when my dreams come true.
D F#7 G B7 Em B7 Em7 A7 Some - day I'll find my love, some - one to call my own, F#m Fdim Em7 A9 And I'll know her the mo - ment we meet, D9 G9 C9 A9 For my heart will start skip - ping a beat. D F#7 G B7 Em B7 Em7 A7 Some - day we'll say and do things we've been long - ing to. D9 F#7 G A7 Bm Bm7 Though she's far a - way, I'll find my love some - day, G9 F#m E7 Edim D9 Some - day when my dreams come true.
*Snow White's dubbed-in singing voice in the movie belonged to Adriana Caselotti. The Prince (who sings the second verse) was voiced by Harry Stockwell.
Someday (You'll Want Me to Want You) Words & Music by Jimmie Hodges, 1940 Recorded by The Mills Brothers, 1949
G7 C C/B Am7 Am7/G Dm7 G7 I know that someday you'll want me to want you, C C/B C7 F Bbm7-5 When I'm in love with somebody else.
F
G Cm7-5 G7 You expect me to be true, C C/B Am7 And keep on loving you,
Am7/G
D DM7 D7 Though I am feeling blue; G D7 G7 You think I can't forget you, C C/B Am7 Am7/G Dm7 G7 Until someday you'll want me to want you, C C/B C7 F When I am strong for somebody new;
Bbm7-5
F
F Dm7 Fdim And though you don't want me now, C E7 A7 I'll get along somehow, D7 G7 C ( And then I won't want you.
Fdim(III)
G7
Dm7
)
G7
Dm7
G7
Someone to Watch Over Me Words & Music by Ira Gershwin & George Gershwin, 1929 Recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, 1950 Featured in the movie "John Loves Mary," 1949
Intro Verse: Am7 Cdim G6 C Cdim G6 There's a saying old, says that love is blind C C/B Am7 Em B7 E7 Still we're often told, "seek and ye shall find" C C/B Am7 Am7/G D9 Am7 Cdim G Em7 So I'm going to seek a certain lad I've had in mind
Am7
Am7 Cdim G6 C Cdim G6 Looking everywhere, haven't found him yet C C/B Am7 Em B7 E7 He's the big affair I cannot forget C C/B Am7 Am7/G Cdim D7 G Only guy I ever think of with re - gret
Am7
G
F#7
Bm F#7 Bm Gdim Bm I'd like to add his initial to my monogram D Am7 C C/B Am7 Cdim D9 Am7 D7 Tell me, where is the shepherd for this lost lamb? Refrain: G Bm7-5 Am7 Cdim There's a somebody I'm longing to see... G Edim D7 E7-9 I hope that he turns out to be C C/B Am7 Cdim | G Some - one to watch o - ver me.
-
G/F# - Em7 | C - Cdim |
G Bm7-5 Am7 Cdim I'm a little lamb who's lost in the wood; G Edim D7 E7-9 I know I could always be good C C/B Am7 Cdim To one who'll watch over
G - E7 | Am7 - G | me.
Cdim
Bridge: G G7 C C/B Am7 Cdim Although he may not be a man some G9 G Girls think of
G/F#
Emsus4 as handsome,
Em
C C/B E7 Edim |B7 - E7 | A7 - Cdim| To my heart he'll carry the key. G Bm7-5 Am7 Cdim Won't you tell him, please, to put on some speed, G Edim D7 E7-9 Follow my lead, oh, how I need C C/B Am7 Cdim |B7| E7 | Some - one to watch over me, C C/B Am7 Cdim D7 | G - E7| Am7 - Cdim | G6 | Some - one to watch o - ver me.
For several years, this song has been on this site crediting the Frank Sinatra version; but having finally found a version which includes the intro verse, I've changed the credit line to reflect Ella's version.The intro verse itself, written by Ira Gershwin, seems to me to be an odd blend of magnificent craftsmanship forcefully mashed together with a stiff dose of "what the heck was he thinking?!?!" The elegance of the internal rhyme scheme hooked me as soon as I heard it, and hooked me further when I spent time actually studying it. With all that effort expended to keep delicious internal rhymes and a tight, consistant meter pattern, I've never quite understood how he could have so totally lost focus on tenses. How can one not forget a relationship one has not had? Or, for that matter, think of with regret when the acquaintence has not even occurred? With the beauty of the writing, by itself, one can understand cutting the man some slack. But if that degree of care is invested, how can logic of thought be so completely overlooked?
Someone to Watch Over Me
Someone's Rocking My Dreamboat Words & Music by Leon René & Emerson Scott Recorded by The Ink Spots, 1941 (#17
Someone's Rocking My Dreamboat
Intro:
|
D
-
Cdim
|
Em7
-
A7
|
A7 G Cdim Em7/6 A7 A7+5 Someone's rocking my dream - boat, D9 D D6 DM7 Dm7-5 Someone's invading my dream. G Em7 A A7 We were sailing along, so peaceful and calm; D9 D D6 Fdim D6 D+5 Suddenly, something went wrong.
A7 G Cdim Em7/6 A7 A7+5 Someone's rocking my dream - boat, D9 D D6 DM7 Disturbing a beautiful view.
Dm7-5
G Em7 A A7 It's a myst'ry to me this mutiny at sea -G Gm D Who can it be?
C#7
Bridge: Bm F#m7 Bm A friendly breeze gave us a start Fdim Em7 Bm G To a paradise of our own;
F#7
Bm F#m7 Bm Bm7-5 All at once a storm blew us apart A Em7 E7sus4 Em7 A AM7 And left me drift - ing a - lone.
A7
A7 G Cdim Em7/6 A7 A7+5 Someone's rocking my dream - boat, D9 D D6 DM7 I'm captain without any crew.
Dm7-5
G Em7 A Cdim But love as my guide, I'll follow the tide G A A7+5 D I'll keep sailing 'til I find you.
*Suggested by two recent visitors -- one of whom told me it had not only been recorded by the Ink Spots, but by Bugs Bunny as well, in "Gorilla My Dreams." Months later, another visitor wrote it in to say it's true that Bugs sang it, but that the cartoon was actually 1946's "The Big Snooze." All of which illustrates what wierd things actually stick in our heads after all those years.But don't laugh too hard about songs in cartoons-- if you give some thought to it, it will dawn on you just how much of the background music of cartoons and TV shows that appealed to us Baby Boomers as kids wasn't written for that medium at all..or even for us. The producers were secretly and deviously exposing us to good music. You need only remember the introduction to "The Lone Ranger" to realize that's true, because "The William Tell Overture" certainly wasn't written for a half-hour TV western.
Someone's Rocking My Dreamboat
Somethin' Stupid Words & Music by C. Carson Parks Recorded by Frank & Nancy Sinatra, 1967 (#1 for 4 weeks)
D D6 DM7 D I know I stand in line until you think you have the time Em7 G/B A7 To spend an evening with me;
G/B
A7
Em7 A7 G/B A7 And if we go some place to dance, I know that there's a chance DM7 D6 You won't be leaving with me.
DM7
D6
D D9 D7 D7/F# Then afterward, we go into some quiet little place GM7 G6 And have a drink or two;
Gm7
Em7 A7 And then I go and spoil it all, Em7 A7 D By saying something stupid, like, "I love you."
Bridge: D D8 D I can see it in your eyes that you despise D7 GM7 G6 The same old lies you heard the night before; E Bm But though it's just a line to you, E7 Bm7-5 A9 A A7 For me it's true, and never seemed so right before.
D D6 DM7 D I practice every day to find some clever line to say Em7 G/B A7 To make the meaning come through;
G/B
A7
Em7 A7 G/B A7 But then I think I'll wait until the evening gets late DM7 D6 DM7 And I'm alone with you.
D6
D D9 D7 The time is right...your perfume fills my head, D7/F# GM7 G6 The stars get red, and, oh, the night's so blue,
Gm7
Em7 A7 And then I go and spoil it all, Em7 A7 Em7 D By saying something stupid, like, "I love you."
Gm7
Coda: A7 Em7 D I love you
Gm7
A7 Em7 D I love you.
Somethin' Stupid
Something's Gotta Give Words & Music by Johnny Mercer Recorded by The McGuire Sisters, 1955 (#5)
D6 E7 Something's gotta give, something's gotta give, D9 A Edim Something's gotta give!
E7
D B7 Cdim A6 A Asus4 A When an ir - re - sis - ti - ble force, such as you, D9 BbM7 Bm7-5 E7 E7/6 E7 A Meets an old im - mov - a - ble ob - ject like me, Bm Bm7/E F#m You can bet as sure as you live,
F#m7
D6 E7 Something's gotta give, something's gotta give, D9 A Edim Something's gotta give!
E7
D B7 Cdim A6 A Asus4 A When an ir - re - pres - si - ble smile, such as yours, D9 BbM7 Bm7-5 E7 E7/6 E7 A Warms an old im - plac - a - ble heart, such as mine, Bm Bm7/E F#m Don't say no because I insist.
F#m7
D6 Fdim E7 D9 A Somewhere, somehow, someone's gonna be kissed.
Bridge: A7 Em7 So en garde
A7
Em7 Cdim D Fdim D who knows what the fates have in store
F# F#7 F#m Bm From their vast mysterious sky? B7 D9 Bm7-5 E I'll try hard ignoring those lips I adore F#7 B7 E7 But how long can anyone try?
D B7 Cdim A6 A Asus4 A Fight, fight, fight, fight, fight it with all of our might, D9 BbM7 Bm7-5 D9 E7/6 E7 A Chances are some heav - en - ly star span - gled night Bm Bm7/E F#m We'll find out as sure as we live
F#m7
D6 E7 Something's gotta give, something's gotta give, D9 A D9 Something's gotta give!
A
Something's Gotta Give
Sometimes I'm Happy Words & Music by Clifford Grey, Leo Robin & Vincent Youmans Recorded by Benny Goodman, 1935
AM7 Bm7/E AM7 E7 Sometimes I'm happy, sometimes I'm blue; AM7 Bm7/E AM7 E7 My disposition depends on you. A AM7 Em7 Edim DM7 Dm7 I never mind the rain from the skies A F#m If I can find
G9
Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 the sun in your eyes.
AM7 Bm7/E AM7 E7 Sometimes I love you, sometimes I hate you, AM7 Bm7/E AM7 E7 But when I hate you, it's cause I love you. A AM7 Em7 Edim Dm7 Dm7 G9 That's how I am, so what can I do? A AM7 Bm7-5 E7-9 A D9 I'm happy when I'm with you.
A6
Somewhere Words & Music by Stephen Sondheim & Leonard Bernstein Recorded by Johnny Mathis, 1964 From the Broadway show "West Side Story"
B7 E7 A F#m7 B7 E7 A There's a place for us, some - where, a place for us; B7 G#m C#m Peace and qui - et and o - pen air A D B7 Wait for us some - where.
B7 E7 A F#m7 B7 E7 A There's a time for us, some - day a time for us; B7 G#m C#m Time to - geth - er with time to spare, A D Bm G Time to learn, time to care.
Bridge: C Am Em F#m7 Some - day, some - where, we'll find a new way of liv - ing, C Cdim G F#7 (Gdim?) We'll find a way of for - giv - ing, some - where.
B7 E7 A F#m7 B7 E7 A There's a place for us, a time and place for us; B7 G#m C#m Hold my hand and we're half - way there, A D Bm G Hold my hand and I'll take you there, C Am E E7 Some - how, some - day, some - where.
A
Somewhere Along the Way Words & Music by Sammy Gallop & Kurt Adams Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1952 (#8)
D DM7 D D9 D D+5 D9+5 D+5 I used to walk with you along the av - e - nue G G/F# G/E Em7/9 Em7 Gdim Our hearts were care -free and gay
A7
DM7 F#m7 G Em7 A7 G/B A7 D6 Fdim How could I know I'd lose you somewhere along the way?
A7 A7+5
D DM7 D D9 D D+5 D9+5 D+5 The friends we used to know would always smile "Hello" G G/F# G/E Em7/9 Em7 Gdim No love like our love, they'd say
A7
DM7 F#m7 G Em7 A7 G/B A7 D Then love slipped through our fin - gers somewhere along the way.
Bridge: D D9 D F# C#7 Bm7-5 I should for - get, but with the loneliness of night, C#7 F# C#7 I start remembering ev'rything Bm7-5 F# C#7 C#7(IV) You're gone and yet, there's still a feeling deep inside F# C#m7 A7 That you will always be part of me
D DM7 D D9 D D+5 D9+5 D+5 So now I look for you along the av - e - nue G G/F# G/E Em7/9 Em7 Gdim And as I wan - der I pray
A7
DM7 F#m7 G Em7 A7 G/B A7 D That some day soon I'll find you somewhere along the way.
Repeat Bridge:
D DM7 D D9 D D+5 D9+5 D+5 So now I look for you along the av - e - nue G G/F# G/E Em7/9 Em7 Gdim And as I wan - der I pray
A7
Bm7 Cdim G Em7 That some day soon I'll find you A7 G/B A7 F#7 Somewhere along the way
B7
Em7 G/B A7 D somewhere along the way
Somewhere Along the Way
Somewhere My Love (Lara's Theme) Words & Music by Paul F. Webster & Maurice Jarre Recorded by Ray Coniff, 1966 (#9) From the movie "Dr. Zhivago"
G D9 Cdim G Gdim D7 Somewhere, My Love, there will be songs to sing Am7 D7 Am7 D7 G Although the snow covers the hope of spring; G D9 Cdim G Gdim D7 Somewhere a hill blossoms in green and gold, Am7 D7 Am7 D7 G And there are dreams - all that your heart can hold.
C C/B Am7 Am7/G C Am7 G Someday we'll meet again, My Love, Bb F Bb9 D7 Someday, whenever the spring breaks through.
G D9 Cdim You'll come to
G Gdim D me out of the long a - go,
Am7 D7 Am7 D7 G Warm as the wind, soft as the kiss of snow; G D9 Cdim G Gdim D7 Til then, My Sweet, think of me now and then; Am7 D Am7 D7 G God speed, My Love, til you are mine again.
Somewhere Out There Words & Music by James Horner, Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil Recorded by Linda Ronstadt & James Ingram, 1986 (Their recording ultimately reached #2 on the charts in 1987) From the 1986 movie "An American Tail"
A E7 D9 A AM7 C#m7-5 D F#7 Somewhere out there, beneath the pale moonlight, Bm7 E7 A F#m D F#m7 Bm7 Someone's thinking of me and lov - ing me
Bm7-5 E7 to - night.
A E7 D9 A AM7 C#m7-5 D F#7 Somewhere out there, someone's saying a prayer Bm7 E7 A F#m D F#m7 Bm7 E7 A That we'll find one an - oth - er in that big somewhere out there.
D E7 D9 E7 And even though I know how very far apart we are, D E7 D9 E7 It helps to think we might be wishing on the same bright star. F G7 F G And when the night wind starts to sing a lonesome lullabye, F G7 Bm7-5 E7 It helps to think we're sleeping underneath the same big sky.
A E7 D9 A AM7 C#m7-5 D F#7 Somewhere out there, if love can see us through, Bm7 E7 A F#m D Then we'll be to - geth - er somewhere out there, E7 A Out where dreams come true.
Somewhere There's A Someone Words & Music by Baker Knight Recorded by Dean Martin, 1966
G B7 E Somewhere there's a someone for everyone G Am7 G B7 C Somewhere there's a someone for me
C/B
Am7
Am7/G D9 Am7 D7 Though I may be lonely now Cdim G G/F# Em I'll see it through somehow
B+
A7 Em7 A7 Edim D9 Am7 To someone's heart I know I hold the key
D7
D+5
G Am7 G B7 Em Somewhere there's a someone for everyone G Am7 G B7 C Somewhere there's a someone for me
C/B
Am7
C D9 Am7 Cdim And I'll search my whole life through G D9 B7 Cm7 Until I find a love that's true Cdim C C/B Am7 D9 D7/9 Cdim For I know somewhere there's a some - one for
G me
D
Instrumental Interlude: first 2 lines of verse 2 C D9 Am7 Cdim And I'll search my whole life through G D9 B7 Cm7 Until I find a love that's true Cdim C C/B Am7 D9 D7/9 Cdim For I know somewhere there's a some - one for
G G/F# me
Cdim C C/B Am7 D9 D7/9 Cdim G For I know somewhere there's a some - one for me.
*Requested by recent visitor Mark Doherty.
E7
The Song is You Words & Music by Oscar Hammerstein II & Jerome Kern Recorded by Tommy Dorsey, 1946, Frank Sinatra vocal
CM7 C Em7 Cdim Dm7 G7 I hear music when I look at you, G9 C C6 C7 C7/G F Bb9 A beautiful theme of ev'ry dream I ever knew. Fdim C C/B Am7 Down deep in my heart, G9 Bm7-5 I feel it start
C
Am7/G Dm7 G7 I hear it play,
Am7 Dm7 then melt away.
G7
CM7 C Em7 Cdim Dm7 G7 I hear music when I touch your hand, G9 C C6 C7 C7/G F Bb9 A beautiful mel - o - dy from some en - chan - ted land, Fdim C C/B Am7 Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 C Down deep in my heart, I hear it say is this the day?
Bridge:
E B7 I a - lone have heard this love - ly strain, G Am7 I a - lone have heard this glad re - frain, Em A9 Must it be for - ev - er in - side of me B7 Em Why can't I let it go?
Dm7 G7 Why can't I let you know?
CM7 C Em7 Cdim Dm7 G7 Why can't I let you know the song my heart would sing? G9 C C6 C7 C7/G F Bb9 That beau -ti - ful rhap - so - dy of love and youth and spring, Fdim C C/B Am7 Am7/G Dm7 The mu - sic is sweet the words are true, Dm7 C The song is you.
G7
Songbird Words & Music by David Wolford & Steve Nelson* Recorded by Barbra Streisand, 1978
DM7/9 Bm Bm7 G/B A7sus4 A7 Songbird sings from the heart; each word can tear you apart. DM7/9 Bm Bm7 G/B A7sus4 A7 I sing, you sing along, you find your life in my song. F# F#7 Bm Bm7/E G When you need the strength to carry on,
G/F#G/E
G/B A7sus4 A7 You've got me to turn to; B G Em7 D With the songs that I sing, and the magic they bring, DM7 A7 They've helped you be strong now. B G Em7 D The song sets you free, but who sings to me? Bm7 G/B A7sus4 I'm all alone now.
A7 A7sus4 Who
DM7
Bm
A7 DM7/9 sings for songbird?
DM7/9 Bm Bm7 G/B A7sus4 A7 Sometimes, when I'm all alone, I sing my saddest song; DM7/9 Bm Bm7 G/B A7sus4 A7 Lonely, and no one can see this time the song is for me. F# F#7 Bm Bm7/E G G/F# I can touch your secret place inside,
G/E
G/B A7sus4 A7 And still you don't know me; B G Em7 D With the songs that I sing, and the magic they bring DM7 A7 You've learned to be strong now B G Em7 D The song sets you free, but who sings to me? Bm7 G/B A7sus4 I'm all alone now. A7sus4
A7 DM7/9
Where
is my songbird
G
DM7
Bm
A7
G/F#
G/B
A7sus4
who sings his song
A7 DM7/9 for me?
*This song certainly lead me on one merry chase. It took tracking down a second-hand copy of the 1978 album of the same name to find the author's names -- and despite the album liner having a nearly exhaustive list of credits, the authors' names appear only on the label itself, listed as D.Wolford & S. Nelson. This chart (with that information) has been here for roughly a year, and it was only recently that a visitor e-mailed me with their first names.
Songbird
Soon Words & Music by Ira & George Gershwin Recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, 1959 From the 1927 & 1930 show Strike Up The Band
G5 Am7 Soon,
G/B
C C/B Soon,
D7/9 my dear, you'll
Bm7-5 E7-9 E7 never be lone - ly,
Am7
Am7/G Cm7-5 Am7 Cdim D7 you'll find I live for you on - ly.
G Am7 G/B G G7 C C/B Am7 Am7/G When I'm with you who cares what time it is A7 Or
Em7
A7
Em7 Edim Gdim Am7alt what the place or what the cli -
D7 mate is?
C G5 Am7 G/B D7/9 Bm7-5 E7-9 E7 Oh soon, our lit - tle ship will come sail - ing C C/B Home
Am7
Am7/G through every
Cm7-5 Am7 Cdim D7 storm, nev - er fail - ing,
G Am7 G/B G9 G7/9 C C/B Am7 Cm7 The day you're mine this world will be in tune, G Edim D7 D+5 G Let's make that day come soon.
(Instrumental break - First Half of Verse)
C G5 Am7 G/B D7/9 Bm7-5 E7-9 E7 Soon, soon, soon, our lit - tle ship will come sail - ing C C/B Home
Am7
Am7/G through every
Cm7-5 Am7 Cdim D7 storm, nev - er fail - ing,
G Am7 G/B G9 G7/9 C C/B Am7 Cm7 The day you're mine this world will be in tune, G Edim D7 D+5 G B7 Let's make that day come soon.
E7
G Edim D7 D+5 G G7 Let's make that day come soon.
C
Cm7
G
Soon It's Gonna Rain Words & Music by Tom Jones & Harvey Schmidt, 1960 Recorded by Barbra Streisand, 1963 From the Broadway production "The Fantasticks"
CM7 CM7/6 Soon it's gonna rain, CM7 CM7/6 Soon it's gonna rain,
CM7 Am7 Am I can feel it, Em7 A I can tell;
G/B Am7 Cdim C Cdim Dm7 Soon it's gonna rain, what are we gon - na do?
CM7 CM7/6 Soon it's gonna rain,
G7
CM7 Am7 Am I can feel it,
CM7 CM7/6 Em7 A Soon it's gonna rain, I can tell; D9 D7/9 G6 G/B Am7 Fdim C Fdim Soon it's gonna rain, what'll we do with you?
C
CM7
C7
Bridge: C7/G F Dm7 G7 Cdim We'll find four limbs on a tree, G6 CM7 CM7/6 Em7 Em7sus4 We'll build four walls and Am Dm We'll bind
Am a floor,
Dm+7
Dm7 Fdim(III) it all over with leaves
Am7 Cdim Dm7 Then duck in - side to stay.
G7
CM7 CM7/6 CM7 Am7 Am Then we'll let it rain, we'll not feel it; CM7 CM7/6 Em7 A Then we'll let it rain, rain pell-mell, D9 D7/9 G6 G/B Am7 Cdim Em7 G/B And we'll not complain if it never stops at all,
A7
A9 F Em7 Dm7 G7 CM7 CM7/6 CM7 Dm7 Dm7-5 CM7 We'll live and love within our own four walls.
Sophisticated Lady Words & Music by Mitchell Parish, Duke Ellington & Irving Mills Recorded by Linda Ronstadt, 1984
Fdim Em C7 B7 Bb7 A7 D They say into your ear - ly life ro - mance came, A7 D7 C#7 C7 B7 E7 And in this heart of yours burned a flame, A6 A A6 A A7 D Cdim A7 A flame that flick-ered one day and died a - way.
Em C7 B7 Bb7 A7 D Then, with dis - il - lu - sion deep in your eyes, A7 D7 C#7 C7 B7 E7 You learned that fools in love soon grow wise. A6 A A6 A The years have changed you some - how.
A7 D F#m I see you now...
G#
Bridge: C#7 Bbm Smo - king and drink - ing, F# G#7 C#7 Fdm(III) F# F#m G# Nev - er think - ing of to - mor - row, non - chal - ant, C#7 Bbm Dia - monds shi - ning, Gdim G#7 C# Fdim F#m Danc - ing, di - ning with some man in a res - tau - rant. A7 G7 Is that all you real - ly want?
Em C7 B7 Bb7 A7 No, Soph - is - ti - ca - ted La - dy, D I know
A7
D7 C#7 C7 B7 E7 you miss the love you lost long a - go,
A7+5 A7 D And when no - bod - y is nigh, you cry, Em7 G/B DM7 You cry, you cry.
Ronstadt's rendition may not be the best-known, or most popular version of this song to have appeared over the years -- Ellington himself recorded it and re-released it numerous times -- but Ronstadt's 1984 recording of this song, and the album in which it appeared, have been favorites of mine for years.
Sophisticated Lady
Sooner Or Later Words & Music by Ray Gilbert & Charles Wolcott Recorded by Doris Day, 1947
A E7 D9 F#m Gdim Soon - er or la - ter you're gon - na be com - in' a - round -Edim F#7 Gdim I'll bet ya.
F#7 I'll
Fdim(III) C#7 Cdim A F#7 You wait and see.
C#m7-5 Cdim E7/9 bet ya that I get ya D9
Dm6
Cdim
E7/9
E7
A E7 D9 F#m Gdim Soon - er or la - ter you'll wan - na be hang - in' a - round -Edim F#7 Gdim I'll let ya;
F#7
C#m7-5 Cdim E7/9 Cdim I'll bet ya if I let ya,
E7/9
Fdim(III) Cdim B7 C#7 You'll ba - by me.
Cdim F#7 Gdim Cdim F#7 Gdim Cdim You're gon - na knock on my door, you did it be - fore; DM7 D6 Dm+7 Dm6 B7 Mat - ter of fact - ly, I don't know ex - act - ly when,
Cdim A E7 D9 F#m Gdim But soon - er or la - ter you're gon - na be com - in' a - round, B7 D B7 E7/9 E7 Cdim A And want my lov - in' a - gain.
South Of The Border (Down Mexico Way) Words & Music by Jimmy Kennedy & Michael Carr Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1953 (#18)
South Of The Border (Down Mexico Way)
A A6 South of the bor - der,
E9
E7/9 E9 A down Mex - i - co way --
E7 A D9 A F#m E E7 That's where I fell in love, where the stars above came out to play. E E7 A A7 A7(V) D And now as I wander my thoughts ever stray (Dm) A South of the border,
E9
Dm(V)
E7/9 E9 A down Mex - i - co way.
A A6 E9 E7/9 E9 A She was a pic - ture in old Span - ish lace; E7 A D9 A F#m E E7 Just for a ten - der while, I kissed a smile up - on her face. E E7 A A7 'Cause it was fi - es - ta (Dm) A South of the border,
E9
A7(V) D we were so gay
Dm(V)
and
E7/9 E9 A down Mex - i - co way.
Bridge: E7 A A6 E7 Then she smiled as she whispered "mañana," E7 D9 A Never dreaming that we were parting; A A7 D9 And I lied as I whispered "mañana," A E7 A 'Cause our tomorrow never came.
A A6 E9 E7/9 E9 A South of the border, I jumped back one day E7 A D9 A F#m E E7 There in a veil of white, by the can - dle light, she knelt to pray; E E7 A A7 A7(V) D The mis - sion bells told me that I mus - n't stay (Dm) A South of the border,
E9
E7/9 E9 A down Mex - i - co way.
Dm(V)
Southern Nights Words & Music by Allen Toussaint Recorded by Glen Campbell, 1977 (#1)
Intro:
| G - D - E7 - D9 | A - G - A7 - A7sus4 |
D Fdim B7 E7/9 Southern nights have you ever felt a Southern night GM7 G6 A6/7/9 A7 Free as a breeze not to mention the trees A7sus4 F#m Bm7 Em7 Whistling tunes that you know and love so.
G/B
A7sus4
A7+5
D Fdim B7 E7/9 Southern nights just as good even when closed your eyes GM7 G6 I apologize
A6/7/9
A7
A7sus4 F#m Bm7 Em7 A7 any one who can truly say he has found a better way,
to
D Hey hey.
D Fdim B7 E7/9 Southern skies -have you ever noticed Southern skies? GM7 G6 A6/7/9 A7 It's precious beauty lies just beyond the eye F#m Bm7 Em7 G/B It goes running thru your soul like the stories of
A7sus4 old.
D Fdim B7 E7/9 Old man he and his dog they walk the old land GM7 G6 A6/7/9 A7 Ev'ry flower touches his cold hand A7sus4 F#m Bm7 Em7 A7 D6 As he slowly walked by, weeping willows cry for joy, joy.
A7+5
D Fdim Feel so good -E7/9 Fdim Wish I could
B7 feel so good it's fright'ning E7/9 stop this world from fighting
GM7 G6 A6/7/9 A7 La dah dah dahhh dahhhh dot dah dah dah dahhh dahhh A7sus4 F#m Dot dah dah dot dahhh
Bm7 dah dot dahhhh
Em7
A7
A7sus4
D Fdim B7 E7/9 Mysteries like this and many other in the trees GM7 G6 Blow in the night
CODA:
|
A7
A7sus4 D in the Southern skies
G - D - E7 - D9
|
A - G - A - A7+5
|
D6
|
In all honesty, the intro and Copa that I show here are probably not all that close to what Glen Campbell plays. It will, however, put you close enough to the neighborhood that you may be able to figure it out for yourself. If you do, feel free to let me know.
Southern Nights
Speak Softly, Love Words & Music by Larry Kusic & Nino Rota Recorded by Andy Williams, 1972* (top 40)
Am E7 Am E7 Dm7 Fdim Am Speak softly, love, and hold me warm against your heart; E7 Am Am+7 F#m F#m7 Dm I hear your words, the tender, trembling moments start. Dm+7 Dm7 We're in a world,
G7
Am our very own,
Dm E7sus4 E7 Am Sharing a love that only few have ever known.
Bridge: G7/B Wine colored days
G7
Bb Dm Deep, velvet nights
C warmed by the sun, E when we are one.
Am E7 Am E7 Dm7 Fdim Am Speak softly, love, so no one hears us but the sky. E7 Am Am+7 F#m F#m7 Dm The vows of love we make will live until we die. Dm+7 Dm7 G7 My life is yours,
Am and all because
Dm E7sus4 E7 Am You came into my world so softly love.
* Also recorded by Al Martino ("Johnny Fontaine" in the movie "The Godfather.")
Spanish Eyes Words & Music by Eddie Snyder & Charlie Singleton, Music by Bert Kaempfert* Recorded by Al Martino, 1966 (#15)
A D9 E6 E7 A Blue Span - ish eyes,
D9
E7
A D9 E7 A F#m AM7 A E7 Tear drops are fall - ing from your Span - ish eyes; E E7 E7/6 E7 Please, please don't cry, E7 E7/6 E7 A7/6 E7 E E7/9 E7 A This is just "a - di - os" and not "good - bye." A D9 Soon
E6
E7 A I'll re - turn
D9
E7
A D9 E7 A D9 A7 Gdim D9 Bringing you all the love your heart can hold; Dm Dm7 Gdim Dm7-5 Please say "Sí,
A AM7 sí",
F#m
F#m7 D9 Bm7-5 E7 D9 E7 A Say you and your Span - ish eyes will wait for me
A D9 E6 E7 A Blue Span - ish eyes,
D9
E7
A D9 E7 A F#m Prettiest eyes in all of
AM7 A E7 Mex - I - co;
E D9 E7 E7/6 E7 True Span - ish eyes, E7 E7/6 E7 A7/6 E7 E E7/9 E7 A Please smile for me once more be - fore I go. A D9 Soon
E6
E7 A I'll re - turn
D9
E7
A D9 E7 A D9 A7 Gdim D9 Bringing you all the love your heart can hold; Dm Dm7 Gdim Dm7-5 Please say "Sí,
A AM7 sí",
F#m
F#m7 D9 Bm7-5 E7 D9 E7 A AM7 Say you and your Span - ish eyes will wait for me.
F#7
Coda: D9 Bm7-5 E7 D9 E7 A You and your Span - ish eyes will wait for me.
D9
A
*Kaempfert originally wrote (and recorded) this song as an instrumental, under the title of "Moon Over Naples" in 1965.
Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most Words & Music by Fran Landesman & Tommy J. Wolf, Jr. Recorded by Bette Midler, 1990 A F#m D9 E7 Dm6 Once I was a sentimental thing; A F#m D9 E7 AM7 Threw my heart away each spring. Fdim AM7 Cdim Bm7-5 AM7 Now a spring romance hasn't got a chance. D9 Bm7-5 AM7 C#m7-5 Promised my first dance to
F#m7 winter --
D9 Bm7-5 E7 A B7 D9 D6 Dm6 Fdim E7 All I've got to show's a splinter for my lit - tle fling. A D9 C#m7 Dalt Spring this year has got me feeling AM7 D9 Bm7-5 AM7 Like a horse that never left the post.
C#m7-5
DM7 D6 Dm+7 Dm6 I lie in my room, staring up at the ceiling. D9 Bm7-5 E Bm7-5 AM7 Spring can really hang you up the most.
A Bm7 C#m7 Dalt Morning's kiss wakes trees and flowers, AM7 D9 Bm7-5 AM7 C#m7-5 And to them I'd like to drink a toast. DM7 D6 A C#m7-5 B7 But I walk in the park just to kill the lonely hours; D9 Bm7-5 E Bm7-5 AM7 Spring can really hang you up the most.
Gdim A Gdim G A All afternoon the birds twitter-twitt. Gdim A Gdim G A I know the tune -- "This Is Love, This Is It." Am7 G A Am7 G A Heard it before, and don't I know the score; E C#m7-5 A B7 And I've decided that spring is a bore.
E A9 AM7 D9 Love seems sure around the new year; AM7 C#m7-5 D9 Bm7-5 AM7 C#m7-5 Now it's April, love is just a ghost. C#7 DM7 D6 Dm6 A C#m7-5 B7 Spring arrived on time, only what became of you, dear? D9 Bm7-5 E Bm7-5 C#m7-5 Spring can really hang you up the most.
F#7
D9 Bm7-5 E Bm7-5 AM7 Spring can really hang you up the most. Gdim A Gdim G A Love came my way, I thought it would last. Gdim A Gdim G A We had our day, now it's all in the past. Am7 G A Am7 G A Spring came along, a sea - son of song, E C#m7-5 A B7 Full of sweet promise, but something went wrong. E A9 AM7 D9 Doctors once prescribed a tonic; AM7 C#m7-5 D9 Bm7-5 AM7 C#m7-5 Sulfur and molasses was the dose. C#7 DM7 D6 Dm6 D B7 Didn't help one bit -- my condition must be chronic. D9 Bm7-5 E Bm7-5 C#m7-5 Spring can really hang you up the most.
F#7
D9 AM7 D9 AM7 All alone, the party is over. D9 Dm6 AM7 C#m7-5 B7 Old man winter was a gracious host. Cdim DM7 Dm6 A C#7 F#7 But when you keep praying for snow to hide the clover, D9 D E7/6 E7 Bbm9 E7 Fdim AM7 Spring can real - ly hang you up the most.
*Requested by recent visitor Chris Larkin.
Stairway To The Stars Words & Music by Mitchell Parish, Matty Malneck & Frank Signorelli* Recorded by Glenn Miller, 1939 (#1)
Intro: Dm Fdim There's a silver trail of moonlight Em7 A9 Leading upward to the sky, Dm Fdim E7-5 And the night is like a velvet lullaby. E9 There's a heaven of blue, Bb7 A7sus4 And we'll go there, just you and I.
A7
A7+5
Melody:
D A7+5 Am7 G#7 Let's build a stairway to the stars,
GM7
Gdim Bm And climb that stairway to the stars E9 Em7 A7+5 C7 B7 With love beside us to fill the night with a song.
D A7+5 Am7 G#7 We'll hear the sound of violins,
G#7
GM7
Gdim Bm Out yonder where the blue begins; E9 Em7 A7+5 D6 Fdim The moon will guide us as we go driving along.
C#7
G7
Bridge: F#m B9 Bm Can't we sail away on a lazy daisy petal F#m B9 Over the rim of the hill? Em A9 Am Can't we sail away on a little dream Em7 F# Bb7 A7 And settle high on the crest of a thrill?
A7+5 Am7 G#7 Let's build a stairway to the stars,
A7+5
D
GM7
Gdim C7 Bm A lovely stairway to the stars; E9 Dm7 G7+5 D6 B9 It would be heaven to climb to heaven with you.
A7
A7+5
D6/9
*The music to this song was composed under the auspices of bandleader Paul Whiteman by band members Malneck (violin) and Signorelli (piano) as part of a larger "serious" (i.e., concert) work entitled "Park Avenue Fantasy." Years before, he had previously sponsored another such "serious" work by George Gershwin called "Rhapsody In Blue." Some years later, Mitchell Parish added lyrics. (He was, and remains, the acknowledged master of the art of after-the-fact lyrics -- he did the same thing with "Stardust," "Sophisticated Lady" and "Don't Be That Way.")
Stairway To The Stars
Standing On The Corner Words & Music by Frank Loesser Recorded by The Four Lads, 1956 From the movie "The Most Happy Fella"
G G/B CM7 Cdim G Bb Edim Standing on a corner watching all the girls go by
D7
G G/B CM7 Am Gdim D Am7 D9 D7 Standing on a corner watching all the girls go by D/F# G B7 C Brother you don't know a nicer occupation F Cm7 D Matter of fact, neither do I
C/B
Am7 D7
D7+5 G G/B CM7 Am7 Than standing on a corner watching all the girls Cm7 G Watching all the girls, Em6 Am7 A7 D7 Watching all the girls
Am7 G Am7 go by.
C7
B7
Interlude 1: Em Am7 Em Am7 I'm the cat that got the cream Em Am7 Em Am7 Haven't got a girl but I can dream G Em G Edim Haven't got a girl but I can wish Cdim G Bb So I'll take me down to Main street G Bm7-5 A7 G G/F# Am7 D7 Am7alt D7 And that's where I select my im - ag - in - ar - y dish
Standing on a corner watching all the girls go by Standing on a corner giving all the girls the eye Brother if you've got a rich imagination Give it a whirl, give it a try Try standing on a corner watching all the girls. Watching all the girls, watching all the girls go by.
Interlude 2: Saturday and I'm so broke Couldn't buy a gal a nickel coke. Still I'm livin' like a millionaire When I take me down to Main Street And I survey the harem parading for me there.
Standing on a corner watching all the girls go by, Standing on a corner giving all the girls the eye. Brother you can't go to jail for what you're thinking, Or for that woo look in your eye; You're only standing on the corner watching all the girls, Watching all the girls, watching all the girls go by.
I am not sure if I have all the lyrics here, or if I have them in the right sequence. I used to sing with a men's chorus that performed this song, and I constantly confused their arrangement with the classic Four Lads' rendition to the point that I no longer can remember which was which.
Standing On The Corner
Star Dust Words & Music by Mitchell Parish & Hoagy Carmichael, 1929 Recorded by Nat "King" Cole, 1943 Featured in the 1993 movie "Sleepless In Seattle"
G9 G G+7 G C9 And now the purple dusk of twilight time B7 E E-9 Steals across the meadows of my heart.
E
E7
Am Cm G G/F# Em High up in the sky the little stars climb, F# F#7 D Fdim D7 Always reminding me that we're a - part.
G9 G G+7 G C9 You wandered down the lane and far away. B7 E E-9 Leaving me a song that will not die.
E
E7
Am Cm G G/F# Em Love is now the stardust of yes-ter-day, D7 Gdim Am7 Cdim The music of the years gone
G Cm by.
G
Melody: G+7 G G9 CM7 C Am C F Sometimes I wonder why I spend the lonely night F7 G Dreaming of a song.
G/F# Em Bm7-5 E7 The mel-o-dy haunts my reverie,
Am7 E7 Fdim Am7 And I am once again with you.
Fdim
Am
D Fdim D7 D+ G6 D+ G6 When our love was new, and each kiss an in-spi-ra-tion, A9 G A7 G But that was long ago; now my consolation D7 Am7 C D7 Is in the stardust of a song.
D+
CM7 C Am C F7 Beside a garden wall when stars are bright, Fm7/9 G G/F# Em Bm7-5 E7 You are in my arms; the nightingale tells his fairy tale Am7 E7 Fdim Am7 Of par-a-dise where ro-ses grew.
Fdim
Am
D A7 D7 G G/F# Em B+ F#7 B7 Though I dream in vain, in my heart it will re-main: C C/B E7 My stardust mel-o-dy
Am7
D7 Cdim Cdim(IV) G Am7 alt the memory of love's re - frain.
Cm
G6
I have seen this song referred to as the best song ever written and given Cole's rendering of this song, there is no way I would disagree with that assessment -- and I simply cannot believe that it ranked no higher than #79 in its 1957 release, but I can't find proof to the contrary. The song was recorded constantly over the years, and with great success, but a huge number of performers, including: -
Artist: Nat King Cole peak Billboard position #79 in 1957 originally written as "Star Dust" in 1927 charted in 1930 by Irving Mills (#20) charted in 1931 by Isham Jones (#1), Bing Crosby (#5), Louis Armstrong (#16), Wayne King (#17), and Lee Sims (#20) - charted in 1935 by Jimmie Lunceford (#10) - charted in 1936 by Benny Goodman (#2) and Tommy Dorsey (#8) - charted in 1939 by Sammy Kaye (#16) - charted in 1941 by Artie Shaw (#2), Tommy Dorsey (#7), and Glenn Miller (#20) - charted in 1943 by Baron Elliot (#18) and Tommy Dorsey (#23) - charted in 1957 by Billy Ward and His Dominoes featuring Jackie Wilson (#12) - charted in 1962 by Frank Sinatra (#98) - charted in 1964 by Nino Temple and April Stevens (#32) (Historical information from Lyrics World)
Star Dust
Star Eyes Words & Music by Don Raye & Gene De Paul Recorded by Helen O'Connell with The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, 1943 From the movie "I Dood It"*
Intro: ||:
A9 - A - AM7 - A6/9
|
AM7
A6/9
:||
A9 A D9 A6/9 A9 A Star Eyes -- that's the way you make my eyes shine A7sus4 A7 A6/9 D9 When those those lips of yours caress mine. D Dm+7 Dm6 AM7 Just to have you by my side
F#m
Dm6 G6/9* E7 Would leave me starry-eyed.
A9 A D9 A6/9 A9 A Star Eyes -- lonely eyes you put a dream in,
Eyes that
A7sus4 A7 A6/9 D9 on - ly you're su - preme in.
Bm7 Bm7-5 Dm6 AM7 Don't you know it's just for you
F#m
D Dm6 AM7 They sparkle as they do.
Bridge: D9 Dm6 Em7 AM7 Though the stars aren't real,
AM7/9
Am7 D7/F# E7 I know they show how much I care. AM7 F#m D9 AM7 Tell me how it makes you feel Dm6 Dm+7 E7 To know you put them there.
A7/9
A7/9
A9 A D9 A6/9 A9 A Star Eyes -- when, if ever, will your heart know
A7/9
A7sus4 A7 A6/9 D9 That it's you for whom these eyes glow? Bm7 Bm7-5 Dm6 AM7 Makes no difference where you are, Am7 Am7/6 Am7 Am7/6 AM7 My eyes will hold your wish - ing star. G7 F#7 Bm7 Bm7-5 Gdim (AM7) So kiss me and wish on a star.
Instrumental Coda: (AM7)
Bm7
Bm7-5
E7
AM7
* Vincent Minnelli directed the film, and in later years acknowledged it as his worst. While that may or may not be true, I would class this song as a largely-undiscovered gem, of particular value to those who (like me) get a charge from an irregular chord progression. * The G6/9 formation in the last line of the verse is played 000203.
Star Eyes
A Star Fell Out Of Heaven Words & Music by Mack Gordon & Harry Revel Recorded by Vera Lynn, 1936
A7 D A7 G/B Edim D6 Cdim Em7 G/B Cdim G A star fell out of heav - en right in - to my arms; A D Fdim A Fdim D Bm A star fell out of heav - en
G Edim D A7 D7 right in - to my dreams,
Cdim G G/F# A D6 A7/9 Bm7 And, since that ver - y mo - ment, life is so di - vine. F#7 Gdim F#7 I nev - er heard a star speak be - fore; A7 Edim E7 Fdim A7 This one said "Will you be mine?" A7 D A7 G/B Edim D6 Cdim Em7 G/B Cdim G Then ro - ses fell from hea - ven to be my bou - quet, A D Fdim A Fdim D Edim D9 D A7 D7 And you rained down from heav - en to chris - ten the day; G9 B7 Em7sus4 Em7 D9 Em7 A7 F#7 A mir - a - cle had hap - pened, as they some - times do -G G/F# E7/9 E7 A7 Em7/9 Em7 G/B A7 D A star fell out of heav - en and turned out to be you.
* Transcribed by Ron Hontz with help from his pal, The GuitarGuy.
Stars Fell On Alabama Words & Music by Mitchell Parrish & Frank Perkins, 1934 Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1953 Also recorded by Jimmy Buffett, 1981
CM7 Dm7 We lived our little drama,
Dm7/G
G+ CM7 Em7 We kissed in a field of white, A7+5 Dm7 FM7 And stars fell on Alabama
Fdim
C9 last night.
G7sus4
CM7 Dm7 Dm7/G I can't forget the glamor; G+ CM7 Em7 Your eyes held a tender light, A7+5 Dm7 FM7 Fdim C9 And stars fell on Alabama last night.
Bridge; F#m7 Fdim Em7 I never planned in my imagination Dm7 G7 CM7 A situation so heavenly,
Gdim
Dm7 G/B Bb7 Am Am+7 A fairyland where no one else could enter F#m7 F7 EM7 And in the center, just you and me.
CM7 Dm7 My heart beat like a hammer;
G7
Dm7/G
G+ CM7 Em7 My arms wound around you tight, A7+5 Dm7 FM7 And stars fell on Alabama
Fdim
C9 Fdim(III) last night.
Fdim
CM7
Stella By Starlight Words & Music by Ned Washington & Victor Young Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1946
G Gdim The song
Edim
A7 Am7 a robin sings
D7
Dm7 Dm7-5 Fdim C C/B Through years of endless springs, Cdim G Em Bm The murmur of a brook at e-ven-tide
Gdim
D Gdim Am7 That ripples by a nook where two lovers hide. Bm7-5 A great
E7
B7
Am7 symphonic theme,
Cm7 Cm7-5 G9 That's Stella by starlight and not a dream. Gdim My heart
Edim
Dm and I agree
G6
E7
Cm7 Cm7-5 She's ev'ry - thing
G on earth to me.
Repeat preceding as instrumental:
Bm7-5 E7 Am7 A great symphonic theme, Cm7 Cm7-5 G9 That's Stella by starlight and not a dream. Gdim Edim Dm My heart and I agree Cm7 She's ev'ry - thing Cm7-5 She's ev'ry - thing
E7
Cm7-5
D9
G6
G on earth to me.
G/F#
Am7 D7 G G/F#-Em on earth to me.
Em
D9
Am7
Cdim
G6
Steppin' Out With My Baby Words & Music by rving Berlin Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1948*
Em D C B7 Steppin' out with my baby, Em D C B7 Can't go wrong 'cause I'm in right; Em D C B7 It's for sure, don't mean maybe, Em C B7 Em That I'm all dressed up tonight.
Em D C B7 Steppin' out with my baby, Em D C B7 Can't be bad to feel so good; Em D C B7 Never felt quite so sunny, Em C B7 Em That I keep on knockin' wood.
B7 E G#m C#m F#m A There'll be smooth sailin', 'cause I'm trimmin' my sails, B7 E G#m C#m7-5 F#m B7 With that top hat and my white tie and my tails.
Em D C B7 Steppin' out with my baby, Em D C B7 Can't go wrong 'cause I'm in right; Em D C B7 Ask me when will that day be -Em C B7 Em The big day may be tonight.
*Introduced by Fred Astaire in the 1935 movie "Top Hat."
Stompin' At The Savoy Words & Music by Benny Goodman, Edgar Samson, Andy Razaf & Chick Webb Recorded by The Ink Spots*, 1936
Intro: | G
Gdim | D
B7 | Em7
A7 | D - (to verse) |
A7/6 Dalt Em7 Fdim D6 Sav - oy, the home of sweet ro - mance, A7 DM7 Em7 Fdim D6 Sav - oy, it wins you with a glance, Fdim(III) A7 Em7 G/B A7 Edim D6 Cdim Sav - oy, gives happy feet a chance to dance.
Em7 - G/B
A7
A7/6 Dalt Em7 Fdim D6 Your form just like a cling - ing vine, A7 DM7 Em7 Fdim D6 Your lips so warm and sweet as wine, Fdim(III) A7 Em7 G/B A7 Edim D Your cheek so soft and close to mine, di - vine.
Gdim
D D9
Bridge: G7 G#7 G7 C Gm7 C9 C How my heart is singing, while the band is swing - ing, F7 F#7 F7 Bb A7 Never tired of romping, and stomping with you at the Savoy.
A7/6 Dalt What joy!
Em7 Fdim D6 A perfect hol - i - day,
A7 DM7 Em7 Fdim D6 Sav - oy, where we can glide and sway, Fdim(III) Em7 G/B A7 Sav - oy, let me stomp a - way A6/7/9 D G With you.
D
D9
D D7
G
Gdim D
B7
Em7 G/B
A7 A7/6
D
* This version probably doesn't sound like anybody's recorded version, in part because I listened through so many in trying to figure out how to play it. I settled on The Ink Spots' version for credit purposes largely because so many of the others seem bent on setting unnecessary speed records.
Stranger In Paradise Words & Music by Robert Wright & George Forrest* Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1953 From the Broadway musical "Kismet"
Dm7 G9 Take my hand,
CM7 I'm a stranger in paradise,
CM7/6
Dm7 G9 Fm CM7 All lost in a wonderland, a stranger in paradise. Dm7 G9 If I stand starry-eyed,
CM7/6
CM7 CM7/6 that's a danger in paradise
Am6 Dm7 Fm G9 C For mortals who stand beside an angel like you.
Bridge: G#7 C# I saw your face, and I ascended Bm6 C7 Fm Out of the commonplace into the rare. E7 A Somewhere in space I hang suspended Dm7 G9 CM7 Until I know there's a chance you care.
Edim Dm7 G9 CM7 CM7/6 Won't you answer the fervent prayer of a stranger in paradise? Dm7 G9 CM7 Don't send me in dark despair from all that I hunger for, D7 G9 But open your angel arms
Em7 to this stranger in paradise
CM7/6
Edim
Dm7 Fm G9 C And tell him that he need be a stranger no more.
Although the words and music are credited to Robert Wright and George Forrest, the song is based on a theme by Alexander Borodin in "Prince Igor."
Stormy Weather Words & Music by Ted Hoehler & Harold Arlen, 1933 Sung by Lena Horne in Cotton Club Parade, 1943
G G+ C Don't know why
Cdim
G+ C C/B Stormy weather.
Dm7 G there's no sun up in the sky Am7
Dm7 Fdim Em7 C C/B Since my man and I ain't together,
Am7
Dm7 Fdim C Keeps rainin' all the time.
Dm7
C/B
Am7
Fdim
G+ C Cdim Dm7 G Life is bare, gloom and mis'ry ev'rywhere G+ C C/B Stormy weather.
Am7
Dm7 Fdim Em7 C C/B Just can't get my poor self together; Dm7 Fdim C I'm weary all the time.
Fdim
Am7
C
Bridge: F Fm C Dm7 C When he went away, the blues walked in and met me; F Fm C Dm7 C If he stays away, old rockin' chair will get me. F Fm C F C All I do is pray the Lord above will let me Am7 D7 Fdim(III) Walk in the sun once more.
G
G+ C Cdim Dm7 G Can't go on, ev'rything I had is gone G+ C C/B Stormy weather.
Am7
Dm7 Fdim Em7 C C/B Since my man and I ain't together, Dm7 Fdim Keeps rainin' all
C the time,
F Fm Keeps rainin' all
Fdim C the time.
C/B
Am7
Am7
Dm7
Fdim
Straighten Up And Fly Right Words & Music by Nat King Cole & Irving Mills Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1943 A A7 D F7 A buzzard took a monkey for a ride in the air, A F# F#m7 F7 E7 The monkey thought that ev' - ry - thing was on the square. A A7 D F7 The buzzard tried to throw the monkey off of his back, A F#m F#m7 Bm7-5 E9 But the monkey grabbed his neck and said, "Now list - en, Jack.
Refrain: A6 D6 "Straighten up and fly right, A6 Bm7-5 E9 Straighten up and fly right, A6 D6 Straighten up and fly right, -A6 F9 E9 Cool down, Papa, don't you blow your top. A6 D6 A6 Bm7-5 Ain't no use in divin', what's the use in drivin'? A6 D6 Straighten up and fly right, -A6 F#M E9 E7 A6 Cool down, Papa, don't you blow your top."
Bridge: C#7 The buzzard told the monkey, "You are chokin' me; F#7 F#9 G9 F#9 Release your holt and I will set you free." B9 The monkey looked the buzzard right dead in the eye, B7 E9 Bm7-5 F9 E9 And said, "Your story's so touchin' it sounds just like a lie."
Repeat Refrain:
Strange Fruit Words & Music by Lewis Allen Recorded by Billie Holliday, 1939
Am Em7 Am A9 Am E7 Southern trees bear a strange fruit Am Em7 Am A9 Am E7 Blood on the leaves and blood at the root Bm7-5 E7-9 Fdim E7 Black bodies swinging in the southern breeze Am Em7 Asus4 A9 Am Strange fruit hanging from the pop - lar trees. |
Am | G/B - E7 | Am - Em7 | Am |
Am Em7 Am A9 Am E7 Pastoral scene of the gal - lant south -Am Em7 Fdim E7 The bulging eyes and the twisted mouth; Am Em7 Bm7-5 Em7 A9 Am E7 Smell of mag - no - li - a, sweet And fresh, E7-9 Bm7-5 Fdim E7 Then the sudden smell of burning flesh. Am Am+7 Dm Dm7 E7 Here is the fruit for the crows to pluck, Am E7 Gdim F E7 For the rain to gather, for the wind to suck, Em7-5 A AM7 Gdim Fdim E7 For the sun to rot, for the tree to drop, Am A9 Am E7 Bm7-5 Em7-5 E7 Here is a strange and bit - ter
Am crop.
This one is subject to a lot of interpretation, musically, mostly because Holiday's vocal style. She allowed her voice to slid into, and out of, the melody in a way which was unquestionably emotive and personal -- but by definition, equally imprecise from a coldly musical point of view. Often, the note she was singing was nowhere to be found in the accompaniment in the version I transcribed, so determining what chord to specify can be something of a coin flip between being true to the vocal line, or being true to the accompaniment heard behind it. Suggested by several visitors, most recently Taylor Ashton. For a long time, I've deliberately avoided doing the chart -- it is, after all, a profoundly distubting subject. But Holiday deserves the recognition, and so does the song, so it's finally here.
Stranger On the Shore Words by Robert Mellin, Music by Mr. Acker Bilk Recorded by Andy Williams, 1962 (#38)
D G/B Em7 D DM7 G Here I stand, watching the tide go out,
Gm7
D F#m Bm Bm7 Em7 G/B A7 So all alone and blue, just dreaming dreams of you.
D G/B Em7 D DM7 G I watched your ship as it sailed out to sea D F#m Bm Bm7 Em7 G/B D Taking all my dreams and taking all of me.
Gm7
D7
Bridge:
G F#m The sighing of the waves Em7 G/B D The wailing of the wind
D7
G F#m The tears in my eyes burn E7 A7 Pleading, "My love, return"
D G/B Em7 D DM7 G Gm7 Why, oh, why must I go on like this? D F#m Bm Bm7 Em7 G/B D Shall I just be a lone - ly stranger on the shore?
*This recording was a vocal-added-later version of the song which the composer had taken to #1 as an instrument just a couple of months earlier.
Strangers In the Night Words & Music by Charles Singleton, Eddie Snyder & Bert Kampfert Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1966
Intro: Em7/6 A7 A7sus4 D Cdim(IV) A7 D9 D Strangers in my night exchanging glances, DM7 D6 Won'dring in the night what were the chances Bm Bm7 Bm Em Em9 Em Em7 We'd be sharing love before the night was through. A7 Something in your eyes was so inviting, A9 A7 A9 A7 Something in your smile was so exciting Em7 A7 Em A7sus4 A7 D Cdim(IV) A7 Something in my heart told me I must have you. Bridge: DM7 Strangers in the night, D6 F#m B7 Two lonely people, we were strangers in the night, Em Until the moment when we said our first "hello," B+ Little did we know. Em7 G6 Love was just a glance away, A A7sus4 A A9 A A warm em-bra-cing dance a - way! D9 D Ever since that night we've been together DM7 D6 Lovers at first sight in love forever Em A7 Em A7sus4 A7 D DM7 D6 F#m It turned out so right for strangers in the night.
(Instrumental interlude: repeat bridge)
D9 D Ever since that night we've been together DM7 D6 Lovers at first sight in love forever Em A7 Em A7sus4 A7 D DM7 D6 F#m D6 It turned out so right for strangers in the night.
Once again, senility rears its ugly head. I saw a request for this one recently in one of the guitar newsgroups. I was about to refer them here, but fortunately checked the site first, only to discover I'd never done it. Oh, well...a mind is a terrible thing to lose.
Strangers In the Night
Street Of Dreams Words & Music by Victor Young & Samuel Lewis Recorded by The Ink Spots, 1939
DM7 Em7 Fdim D6 Love laughs at a
E6/7/9 king --
E7 Cdim D6 Em7 A6/7/9 D6 Kings don't mean a thing on the street of dreams;
B7
E6/7/9 Em7 Fdim D6 A7/6 Em7 A6/7/9 D6 Dreams bro - ken in two can be made like new Em7 Gdim D On the street of dreams
D7
G6 G5 G6 Gm7 Gold, sil - ver and gold Em7 Edim D9 F#7 C7 B7 All you can hold is in the moon - beam E7/9 E7 Fdim Poor, no one
D6 A7/6 is poor
First Time: E7 Fdim D6 A7/6 G/B Edim D Cdim G/B Long as love is sure on the street of dreams.
Last Time: E7 Fdim D6 A7/6 G/B Edim D Long as love is sure on the street of dreams.
Edim
The Summer Knows Words by Marilyn & Allan Bergman, Music by Michael Legrand Recorded by Barbra Streisand, 1971 From the movie "Summer of '42"
Em B+ The summer smiles, the summer knows, Em7 Em6 And unashamed, she sheds her clothes; Am Am+7 The summer smoothes the restless sky, Am7 F#m B7sus4 B7 And lovingly she warms the sand on which you lie.
E Am6 The summer knows, the summer's wise, E Bm7 She sees the doubts within your eyes, AM7 Bbm7-5 And so she takes her summer time
G# C#m7 G# D7 Tells the moon to wait and the sun to linger, G Cm7 G C#7 Twists the world 'round her summer finger, E F#m7 Lets you see the wonder of
B7sus4 it all.
B7
E F#m And if you've learned your lesson well, E Am6 There's little more for her to tell; Em B+ F#m7 One last carress - it's time to dress
B7
Em E+ for fall.
F#m7
B7
E9
Sugartime Words & Music by Charlie Phillips & Odia Echols Recorded by The McGuire Sisters, 1957 (#1)
A Edim E7 A A7 Gdim Well---------, sugar in the mornin', sugar in the evenin', D9 Cdim A Sugar at suppertime. E7 E7/9 A D9 E7 Be my little sugar and love me all the time
A A7 Gdim Honey in the mornin', honey in the evenin', D9 Cdim A Honey at suppertime. E7 E7/7 A D9 A So by my little honey and love me all the time.
Bridge 1: E7 A E7 A Put your arms around me and swear by stars above E7 A B7 E7 You'll be mine forever in a heaven of love
A A7 Gdim Sugar in the mornin', sugar in the evenin', D9 Cdim A Sugar at suppertime. E7 E7/6 A D9 A Be my little sugar and love me all the time.
Repeat All:
Bridge 2: A E7 A Now Sugartime is anytime E7 A That you're near 'cause you're so dear; A AM7 A E7 So don't you roam (don't roam) E7/6 E7 A AM7 F#m Just be my honeycomb (honeycomb, honeycomb) D9 Bm7 E7 And live in a heaven of love.
A A7 Gdim Sugar in the mornin', sugar in the evenin', D9 Cdim A Sugar at suppertime E7 E7/6 E7 E7/6 Be my little sugar------------E7 A A6 A And love me (love me) D9 Bm7 A All (all all all) the time D9 E7 A Sugartime, sugartime, sugartime!
Sugartime
Sukiyaki Words & Music by Rokusuke Ei & Hachidai Nakamura Recorded by Kyo Sakamoto, 1963 (#1
G G/F# Em Am7 D9 G G/F# Em Am7 I'll hold my head up high, Look - ing up to the sky,
D9
G G/F# Bm Bm7/E Em B+ Am Asus4 G D9 So they won't see all the tears that are in my eyes. G G/F# Am Am+7 C C/B B7 No one will know, I'm going through, Em My
C
Bm Am G C - Bm - Am first lonely night without you.
G G/F# Em Am7 D9 G G/F# Em Am7 D9 I know the night will hide, sad - ness I feel inside, G G/F# Bm Bm7/E Em B+ Am Asus4 G D9 no one will know of the smile and my lips won't tell them. G G/F# Am Am+7 C C/B B7 I'm losing you, and going through, Em My
C
Bm Am G C - Bm - Am first lonely night without you.
Bridge: C C/B Am7 Am7/G G D9 G5 G5/7 As I walk alone, the lonely winds seem to say, C C/B Cm Cm7 G Em7 Am7 D7 "From this darkness on, all your nights will be this way."
G G/F# Em Am7 D9 G So I'll go on alone,
G/F# Em Am7 D9 pretending you're not gone,
G G/F# Bm Bm7/E Em B+ Am Asus4 G D9 But I can hide all the mo - ments of love we knew. G G/F# Am Am+7 C C/B B7 Mem'ries of you as I go through, Em My
C
Bm Am G C - Bm - Am first lonely night without you
Adapted from an arrangement found at "Betty Lou's Oldies Site" http://bettylou.zzruss.com/bettylouoldies1.htm Sakamoto was one of the 520 people who died in the crash of a Japan Airlines 747 near Tokyo on August 12, 1985. He was 43. This song, orignally released in Japan as "Ue O Muite Aruko" (I Look Up When I Walk) is the first song to reach #1 in the United States having been performed entirely in Japanese. I have not learned for certain who did the English translation. However, research conducted by good friend and lyrics guru Ron Hontz has turned up persuasive evidence that it was probably Marcel Stellman.
Sukiyaki
Summer Me, Winter Me Words & Music by Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman & Michel LeGrand Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1979 Theme from the 1962 movie "Picasso Summer"
D D6 DM7 D6 Summer me, winter me, and with your kisses, Am7 A7 Em7 A7 Morning me, evening me, and as the world slips D Bm7 G A7 D Bm7 Far away, star away, forever me with love.
F F6 F F6 Wonder me, wander me, then by a fire Cm7 C7 Gm7 C7 Pleasure me, peaceful me, and in the silence F F6 B7 E Em7 Quietly, whisper me, forever me with love.
Bridge: A7 D D6 And ev'ry day I'll gentle you, tender you, DM7 D6 Am7 A7 And oh, the way I'll velvet you, clover you, Em7 A7 D D6 I'll wrap you up and ribbon you, rainbow you, Em7 Am7 Cdim And shower you with shine!
GM7 G6 Em Em7 Suddenly, magically, we found each other; F#m F#m+7 Bm Bm7 There we were, here we are -- I plan to let you Em B+ Em7 A7-9 D Happy me, summer me, winter me, always be mine.
G
A7
The Summer Wind Words & Music by Hans Bradtke & Henry Mayer English lyrics by Johnny Mercer Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1966 (#25)
D DM7 Cdim (B7) The summer wind came blowin' in
Em7 across the sea,
A9
A7
Em B+ Em7 A9 DM7 D6 It lingered there to touch your hair and walk with me; Am7 D7 D D9 D7 G G/F# C9 All summer long we sang a song and strolled in golden sand, D
Bm7-5 Em7 Two sweethearts and
A7
DM7 the summer wind.
D6
Em7
Gdim
A7
D DM7 Cdim B7 Em7 A9 Like painted kites, the days and nights went flying by;
A7
Em B+ Em7 Em6 DM7 D6 The world was new beneath a blue umbrella sky. Am7 D7 D9 G G/F# C9 Gdim Then softer than a piper man, one day it called to you D
Bm7 -5 Em7 I lost you to
A7
DM7 B7 the summer wind.
(Key change to E)
E E+7 E7 Fdim F#m7 The autumn wind, the winter winds have come and gone; F#m B7 Fdim B7 E9 E And still the days, the lonely days, go on and on.
B7
E6
E
Edim E7 Bm7-5 E7 A AM7 D9 And guess who sighs his lul-la-bies though nights that never end? E
C#m7-5 F#m B7 E My fickle friend, the summer wind.
E+7
F#m
Cdim
B7
Coda: E E+7 The summer wind,
F#m
B7
E the summer wind.
E+7
F#m
B7
E9
Summer Rain Words & Music by James Hendricks Recorded by Johnny Rivers, 1967 (#14)
Intro: ||: Em
B+
Em7
Em6
:||
C
G
Em B+ Em7 Em6 Em B+ Em7 Em6 Summer rain taps at my window, west wind, soft as a sweet dream; Em B+ Em7 Em6 My love, warm as the sunshine, C G C G Sittin' here by me, yeah, she's here by me.
Em B+ Em7 Em6 Em B+ Em7 Em6 She stepped out of a rainbow, golden hair, shining like moonglow; Em B+ Em7 Em6 Warm lips, soft as her soul, C G C G Sittin' here by me, yeah, she's here by me.
Bridge 1: B7 Em B+ Em7 All summer long, we spent dancin' in the sand, A7 And the jukebox kept on playin' C D7 Sargeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
Em B+ Em7 Em6 She wants to live in the Rockies; Em B+ Em7 Em6 She says, "That's where we'll find peace, Em B+ Em7 Em6 Settle down, raise us a fam'ly C G C G To call our own, yeah, we'll have a home.
Em6
Bridge 2: B7 Em B+ Em7 Em6 All summer long, we spent groovin' in the sand, A7 Ev'rybody kept on playin' C D7 Sargeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Em B+ Em7 Em6 Em B+ Em7 Em6 We sailed into the sunset, drifted home caught by the gulf stream; Em B+ Em7 Em6 Never gave a thought for tomorrow C G C G Just let tomorrow be, yeah, let tomorrow be.
Em B+ Em7 Em6 Em B+ Em7 Em6 Winter snow drifts by my window, west wind blowin' like thunder; Em B+ Em7 Em6 Our love burnin' like fire, C G C G And she's here by me, yeah, she's here by me. C G C G Let tomorrow be, yeah, she's here by me.
Instrumental Coda: ||: Em
B+
Em7
Em6
:||
C
G
Summer Rain
Summer Wine Words & Music by Lee Hazlewood Recorded by Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood, 1967
Intro:
Am Am7 Am7/G G Strawberries cherries and an angel's kiss in spring -Am Am7 Am7/G G My summer wine is really made from all these things.
Am G I walked in town on silver spurs that jingled to Am G A song that I had only sang to just a few; Dm Dm7 Am She saw my silver spurs and said, "Let's pass some time, Dm Dm7 Am And I will give to you summer wine."
G Em7 Am7 Ohh -oh summer wine
Refrain: Am Am7 Am7/G G Strawberries cherries and an angel's kiss in spring -Am Am7 Am7/G G My summer wine is really made from all these things. Dm Dm7 Am Take off your silver spurs and help me pass the time Dm Dm7 Am And I will give to you summer wine."
G Em7 Am7 Ohh -oh summer wine
Am Am7 Am7/G G My eyes grew heavy and my lips they could not speak; Am Am7 Am7/G G I tried to get up, but I couldn't find my feet. Dm Dm7 Am She reassured me with an unfamiliar line, Dm Dm7 Am G Em7 Am7 And then she gave to me more summer wine. Ohh -oh summer wine
Repeat Refrain:
Am Am7 Am7/G G When I woke up the sun was shining in my eyes; Am Am7 Am7/G G My silver spurs were gone my head felt twice its size. Dm Dm7 Am She took my silver spurs, a dollar and a dime Dm Dm7 Am And left me cravin' for more summer wine.
G Em7 Am7 Ohh -oh summer wine
Repeat Refrain:
This song was the B-side of Sinatra's 1967 hit "Sugar Town." It wasn't a huge hit, and isn't terribly challenging musically -- it's here mostly because it's seldom encountered these days.
Summer Wine
Summertime Words & Music by Dubose Howard & George Gershwin From the musical "Porgy and Bess," 1935 Recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, 1960
Intro:
|
G
-
Am
|
(B7 ) Em B7 Em Summertime, Am Fish are jumpin',
C
-
B7
|
Em
-
Am
|
A9 Em Am and the livin' is ea - sy;
Em
Am+7
(B7) Em B7 Em Your daddy's rich
Am7
Em
B7
Fm
B7 Em B7 Em One of these mornin's,
B7
B7 Em B7 But 'til that mornin',
Em
Am
Fm
Em
F#m
(C)
B7
A9 Em Am Em you're gonna rise up singin';
Am Am+7 You're gonna spread your wings C
Em you cry.
Gm
B7
A9 Em Am7 Em and your mama's good-lookin',
B7
|
F#m
C B7 C and the cotton is high.
Am G Am CM7 CM7/6 So hush, little baby, don't
C B7 And take to the sky.
-
Fm
F#m
Gm
Am7
A9 Em Am ain't nothin' can harm you
Am G G/F# Em CM7 CM7/6 B7 Em With dad - dy and mammy stand in' by.
B+
Em7
Em
Em6
Fm
F#m
Am7
B7
Em
This chart replaces one that has been here for years now, and is a virtual duplicate of one used by good friends of mine, a band called Exit 41 from Omaha, Nebraska. The chord sequence at the end of the first line of each verse is not made up of full chords; it's more like an Em slid down the neck of the guitar. The Fm is nothing more than the two fretted strings of the Em chord moved one fret up the neck; the F#m is two frets up from the Em, and the G three frets up -- and only the two fretted strings need be played, so you can think of the sequence as x22xxx to x33xxx to x44xxx to x55xxx. Another cool touch, not shown here but which I now use, is to use a bass string slide at the end of the first verse, starting with the low E string at the 7th fret and sliding down to the 2nd in lieu of playing an actual B7 chord. It also works very well at the end of the instrumental intro leading into the first verse. Thanks to John, Julie and Terry for showing me a cooler way to play this song.
Sunday Words & Music by Jule Styne, Ned Miller, Chester Conn & Bennie Krueger Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1954
A9 A AM7 AM7/9 A AM7 I'm blue ev' - ry Mon - day AM7 D9 AM7 A AM7 D9 Thin - kin' o - ver Sun - day, D9 E D9 Bm7-5 E D9 A F#7 That one day when I'm with you;
D9
E D9 Fdim A9 A AM7 AM7/9 A AM7 It seems that I sigh all day Tues - day AM7 D9 AM7 A AM7 Edim And I cry all day Wednesday -D9 E D9 Bm7-5 E D9 A Oh, my, how I long for you!
Bridge: AM7 A A-9 Fdim(III) And then comes Thurs -
C#7 C#7/G# day --
Fdim(III) Bm7-5 F#m Gee, it's long and never gets by. Fdim B7 Cdim B7 D9 Bm7-5 E Fri - day makes me feel just like I'm gonna die.
E D9 Fdim A9 A AM7 AM7/9 A But af - ter pay-day is my fun AM7 D9 AM7 A AM7 Cdim I shine all day Sun - day, D9 E D9 E Cdim Fdim A That one day when I'm with you.
AM7 day,
Sunday Blues Words & Music by Leonard Adelson & Jeff Clarkson Recorded by Julie London, 1957
D7 G G7 G6 G5 G C7 Am C7 C7/G G Edim Am7 I ain't gon - na get those Sun - day blues no more;
D7
D7 G G7 G6 G5 G C7 Am C7 C7/G G Am7 G I ain't gon - na walk that lone - some, tear-stained floor.
Cdim
C7 Cm7-5 G C7 Cm7-5 G I never knew much about love til you walked into my heart; F# F#7 B F#7 Bm7 Bb7 D I wasn't happy without love -- but at least I wasn't torn a - part.
D7 G G7 G6 G5 G C7 Am C7 C7/G G Edim Am7 On Sat - ur - day night you swear you're mine a - lone; D7 G G7 G6 G5 G C7 Am C7 C7/G G Am Then Sun - day ar - rives, and you don't e - ven phone. C7 Cm7-5 G I know you're gonna come knockin' F# B7 C But I ain't gonna answer the door;
D7
Edim
G
Em7
Cm
D7 G G7 G6 G5 G C7 Am C7 C7/G G I ain't gon - na get those Sun - day blues no more.
(Instrumental Interlude: first 2 lines of verse)
C7 Cm7-5 G I know you're gonna come knockin' F# B7 C But I ain't gonna answer the door;
Em7
Cm
D7 G G7 G6 G5 G C7 Am C7 C7/G G Edim I ain't gon - na get those Sun - day blues no more, Cm7-5 G No more.
Am7
C
G7
Okay, a couple of admissions here. First, this song is about as over-arranged as it gets, and I already know that. Of course it can be played much more simply. Second, fundamentally 12-bar-blues-style songs are systematically excluded from this site, and many of you have personally received a request refusal because the song you asked for was 12-bar blues. (For the record, I'll stick to those guns.) I ignored my own rule here because of the version this chart was based upon: when Julie London sang this song, the melody notes practically defined the chords I'm using here. Hearing her sing it, I could come up with a chord chart which could be played by a fingerstyle rhythm guitarist and produce a song that was recognizeable to a listener, even without a vocal.
Sunday Blues
Sunday Kind Of Love Words & Music by Barbara Belle, Louis Prima, Anita Leonard & Stan Rhodes Recorded by Jo Stafford, 1947
A7 Fdim A7/6 D D6 Edim Em7 I want a Sunday kind of love, A7 A7+5 D D6 Gdim A love to last past Saturday night;
G
Gdim A7 D Bm7 G I'd like to know it's more than love at first sight -Em7/9 Em7 G/B A7 D Gdim Cdim A7 I want a Sun - day kind of love.
A7 Fdim A7/6 D D6 Edim Em7 I want a love that's on the square A7 A7+5 D6 Gdim Can't seem to find some - body to care
G
Gdim A7 D Bm7 I'd like to know it's more than love at first sight Em7/9 Em7 G/B A7 D Gdim Cdim A7 I want a Sun - day kind of love.
G
A7 Fdim A7/6 D D6 Edim Em7 I want a love that's on the square A7 A7+5 D6 Gdim Can't seem to find some - body to care
G
Gdim A7 D Bm7 I'm on a lonely road that leads me nowhere
G
A7/6 A7 A7sus4 D Gdim Cdim A7 I want a Sun - day kind of love.
Em7 A7 Em7 A7/6 A7 I do my Sunday dreamin' and all my Sunday schem - in' DM7 Gdim D6 Every minute, every hour, every day; B7 F#m B7 F#m And I'm hopin' to discover a certain kind of lover G G/F# Em7 G/B A7 Who will show me the way.
A7 Fdim A7/6 D D6 Edim My arms need someone to enfold
Em7
A7 A7+5 D6 Gdim To help keep me warm when Mondays are cold
G
Gdim A7 D Bm7 A love for all my life to have and to hold
G
A7/6 A7 A7sus4 D Gdim Cdim A7 I want a Sun - day kind of love
Instrumental Interlude: First Two Lines of Verse
Gdim A7 D Fm7 A love for all my life to have and to hold A7sus4 A7 F#7 I want a Sun - day kind of love, A7/6 A7/9 Em7 Edim D G A Sun - day kind of love.
Fm7
Dm7
G
Em7
D6
Sunday Kind Of Love
Sunday, Monday or Always Words & Music by Johnny Burke & Jimmy Van Heusen Recorded by Bing Crosby, 1943, in the movie "Dixie"
Dm7 G7 Won't you tell me when CM7 Am We will meet again, Dm7 G7 C Sunday, Monday or always?
Gdim
Dm7 G7 If you're satisfied, CM7 Am I'll be at your side, Dm7 G7 Gm7 C7 Sunday, Monday or always.
Bridge: Fm7 G7 No need to tell me now what CM7 Am Makes the world go round, Gdim Fm7 When at the sight of you, Em7 A7 A7+5 My heart begins to pound and pound.
Dm7 G7 And what am I to do? CM7 Am Can't I be with you Dm7 G7 Gdim Sunday, Monday or always?
Coda: Dm7 G7 C Sunday, Monday or always?
A7
Sway Words & Music by Pablo Beltran Ruiz & Norman Gimbel Recorded by Dean Martin, 1954 (#15)
Am Am7 Dm Am7 E7 Dm Am7 E7 Am E7 Am When marimba rhythms start to play, dance with me, make me sway; Am Am7 Dm Am7 E7 Dm Am7 E7 Am E7 Am Like a lazy ocean hugs the shore, hold me close, sway me more.
Am Am7 Dm Am7 E7 Dm Am7 E7 Am E7 Am Like a flower bending in the breeze, bend with me, sway with ease; Am Am7 Dm Am7 E7 Dm Am7 E7 Am E7 Am When we dance you have a way with me -- stay with me, sway with me.
Bridge:
Am7 G C Other dancers may be on the floor, dear, but my eyes will see only you; E7 Am Only you have the magic technique --- when we sway I go weak.
Am Am7 Dm Am7 E7 Dm Am7 E7 Am E7 Am I can hear the sounds of vi - o - lins long be - fore it be - gins Am Am7 Dm Am7 E7 Dm Am7 E7 Am E7 Am Make me thrill as only you know how -- sway me smooth, sway me now
Coda: Dm Am7 E7 Dm Am7 E7 Am E7 Am You know how, sway me smooth, sway me now.
Sunday Will Never Be The Same Words & Music by Gene Pistilli & Terry Cashman Recorded by Spanky & Our Gang, 1967 (#9)
Intro: G
G/F#
Am7
Am7/G
G
Am7
D9
G G/F# E E4 E7 Am A9 Am7 D9 A7/6 I remember Sunday morn - in' -- I would meet her at a park; D9 G G/F# Em7 Em6 C C/B We'd walk together hand in hand til it was
Am7 Am7/G D al - most dark.
D7
G G/F# E E4 E7 Am A9 Am7 D9 A7/6 Now I wake up Sunday morn-ing, walk a-cross the way to find D9 G G/F# Em7 Em6 C C/B Nobody there to meet me - Sunday's just an -
Am7 Am7/G oth - er
D D7 day.
Refrain: G G6 G Am7 C G Sun-day will never be the same;
Am7 alt
G G/F# Em Em6 C C/B Am7 Am7/G D9 I've lost my Sunday love, she'll not be back a - gain.
G G/F# E E4 E7 Am A9 Am7 D9 A7/6 Sunny afternoons that made me feel so warm in-side D9 G G/F# Em7 Em6 C C/B Am7 Am7/G D Have turned as cold and grey as ashes as I feel the em - bers die; G G/F# E E4 E7 Am Am7 D9 A7/6 No longer can I walk these paths, for they have changed; D9 G G/F# Em7 Em6 C C/B Am7 Am7/G D D7 I must be old; the sun is gone, and I think it's gon - na rain.
Repeat Refrain:
Bridge: G F Dm7 I remember children
G
Em F Dm7 feeding flocks of pigeons;
G F G Dm7 I remember sunshine, and you were mine.
D7
Seque to Key Change: D7 G G/F# Am7 D9 G Ba-da-ba, ba-da-ba-da-bah, ba-da-ba-da-bah, Am7 Am7/G D9 E7 Ba-da-ba-da-bah-pah-bah, baaaah
Final Refrain and Coda: A D9 A D9 Sunday will never be the same; A A6 F#m F#m7 Bm Bm7 Bm7-5 I've lost my Sunday love, she'll not be back again. A D9 A Sunday will never be the same;
D9
A D9 A Sunday will never be the same;
D9
A D D9 D DM7 C Sunday will nev - er be the same.
C9
C
CM7
E7
D9
Some four or five years ago, I sat down at a borrowed computer, punched up the alt.guitar.tab newsgroup for the first time, and asked if anybody had the chords to this song. Nobody did. Which is what got me started and which resulted in the contents of this website. Spanky MacFarlane, wherever you are...thanks for the inspiration.
Sunday Will Never Be The Same
Sunrise, Sunset Words & Music by Sheldon Harnick & Jerry Bock From the musical "Fiddler on the Roof", 1964 Performed by Topol in the movie of the same name
Em B7 Em Is this the little girl I carried? Em B7 Em Is this the little boy at play?
E7
Am E7 Am I don't remember growing older -F# F#7 B7 When did they? Em B7 Em When did she get to be a beauty? Em B7 Em E7 When did he grow to be so tall? Am E7 Am F#7 B7 Wasn't it yesterday when they were small?
Refrain: Em
Am6 Em B7 Sun-rise, sun-set,
Em Am6 Swiftly
Em
Am6 Em B7 sun-rise, sun-set,
Em Am6 Em E7 flow the days;
Am7 D7 GM7 G6 Seedlings turn overnight to sun-flow'rs, F#m7 B7 Em7 Blossoming even as we gaze.
Em
Am6 Em B7 Sun-rise, sun-set,
Em Am6 Swiftly
Em
Am6 Em B7 sun-rise, sun-set,
Em
Am6 Em E7 fly the years;
Am7 D7 GM7 G6 One season following anoth-er, Am6 B7 B+ Em Laden with hap-pi-ness...and tears.
Now is the little boy a bridegroom, Now is the little girl a bride; Under the canopy I see them, side by side. Place the gold ring upon her finger, Drink the sweet wine and break the glass -Soon the full circle will have come to pass.
Repeat Refrain:
Sunrise, Sunset
Susie Darlin' Words & Music by Robin Luke Recorded by Robin Luke, 1958 (#5)
A F#m F#m9 F#m A F#m F#m9 F#m I stood a-watchin' all night long, I stood a-watchin' all night long, A F#m F#m7 E7 I stood a-watchin' till you went away;
C#
D A E E7 A A+ You were a girl of many charms; oh, how I loved you in my arms. D A E7 D A I never thought that you would ever go 'cause I loved you so.
Refrain: Tacit E C# Oh, uh, Susie darlin',
D
A I thought you knew;
E C# D E A You were all the world to me, all my dreams come true.
A F#m F#m9 F#m A F#m F#m9 F#m I stood a-cryin' all night long, I stood a-cryin' all night long, A F#m F#m7 E7 C# Cryin' wishin' you'd come back to me, D A Thinking of all the dreams we knew -E E7 A A+ Now that you're gone they won't come true. D A E7 D A My heart is empty without you -- nothin' there but mis - er - y.
Repeat Refrain:
A F#m F#m9 F#m Now I stand a-watchin' all night long, A F#m F#m9 F#m I stand a-watchin' all night long, A F#m F#m7 E7 Knowing that life has nothing left for me;
C#
D A E E7 A A+ I'll wait around most patiently, hopin' you will return to me. D A E7 D A Till that happy day I will always be watchin' all night long.
Final Refrain: Tacit E C# Oh, uh, Susie darlin'.
D
A I thought you knew;
E C# You were all the world to me. D All
Bm7-5 E my dreams
D9 A come true.
Lyric transcription by Ronald Hontz, chords modified only slightly from those posted on alt.guitar.tab by "Kitch." According to Hontz, the song was inspired by Luke's sister, Susie. Luke dropped out of the music industry and became a Marketing professor at Old Dominion University in Norfolk VA and, as of 1998, was teaching at Southwest Missouri State.
Susie Darlin'
Sweet Dreams of You Words & Music by Don Gibson, 1955 Recorded by Patsy Cline, 1963 (#44)
C D7 G7 Sweet dreams of you C D7 G7 Ev'ry night I go through. C F C C/B Am Why can't I forget you and start my life anew C F G G7 C Instead of having sweet dreams about you?
F
C
G7
F
C
G7
C D7 G7 You don't love me, it's plain-C D7 G7 I should know you'll never wear my name. C F C C/B Am I should hate you the whole night through C F G G7 C Instead of having sweet dreams about you.
C D7 G7 Sweet dreams of you C D7 G7 Things I know can't come true. C F C C/B Am Why can't I forget the past, start loving someone new C F G G7 C Instead of having sweet dreams about you?
F
C
F
C
C D7 G7 You don't love me, it's plain-C D7 G7 I should know you'll never wear my name. C F C C/B Am I should hate you the whole night through C F G G7 C Instead of having sweet dreams about you.
G7
Sweet Happy Life Words & Music by Antonio Maria & Luiz Bonfa (Samba De Orfeu), 1959 English Lyric by Norman Gimbel Recorded by Peggy Lee, 1966
E7 Bm7-5 E7 AM7alt AM7 D9 Bm7-5 E7 AM7/9 My wish for you sweet hap - py life
AM7
E7 Bm7-5 E7 AM7 D9 AM7 F#m Fdim E7 May all the days of the year that you live be laughing days. E7 Fdim E7 Fdim(III) Fdim E7 D9 E7 With all my heart, sweet happy life, Fdim Bm7-5 E7 D9 E7 Fdim E7 A And may the night times the follow the days be dan - cing lights.
Bridge: A AM7 Gdim Em7 A7 Gdim A7 DM7 Stars for your smile, moons for your hair,
D6
Dalt Dm7 F Bb9 E7 And someone wonderful for your loving heart to share.
E7 Bm7-5 E7 AM7alt AM7 D9 Bm7-5 E7 AM7/9 My wish for you sweet hap - py life
AM7
E7 Bm7-5 E7 AM7 D9 AM7 F#m Fdim May all your sorrows be gone and your heart begin to sing
E7
E7 Fdim E7 Fdim(III) Fdim E7 D9 E7 And if a wish can make it be, Fdim Bm7-5 E7 D9 E7 Fdim E7 A I wish you spend ev'ry day of your happy life with me.
Judging from the comments made on guitar newsgroups recently, this song seems to have caught a lot of us a bit by surprise, when we noticed it on a Target television commercial before Thanksgiving of 2002. Does it deserve to be here on its own merit? Possibly...and possibly not. It came off an album that didn't exactly burn up the charts, and which took an interesting idea (back Peggy Lee with seven or eight guitarists) and went almost nowhere with it. Does it deserve to be here more than the song from which it was derived (Samba de Orfeu by Luiz Bonfa)? Probably not. But given the fact that it took Bonfa's melody, and made it all the more accessible to those of us who don't speak Protugese, I don't feel bad about posting the song.
Sweet Georgia Brown Words & Music by Ben Bernie, Maceo Pinkard & Kenneth Casey (1925?) Recorded by Louis Armstrong, 1949
E7 No gal made has got a shade on Sweet Georgia Brown; A7 Two left feet but oh so neat, has Sweet Georgia Brown. D7 They all sigh and wanna die for Sweet Georgia Brown; G D7 G B7 I'll tell you why, you know I don't lie...much. E7 It's been said she knocks 'em dead when she lands in town; A7 Since she came, why it's a shame how she coos 'em down. Em B7 Em B7 Fellers she can't get are fellers she ain't met. G G/F# Bm7-5 E7 A7 D7 G Georgia claimed her, Gergia named her, Sweet Georgia Brown.
E7 Bm7-5 E7 Cdim E7 Bm7-5 E7 No gal made has got a shade on Sweet Georgia Brown; A7 Em7 A7 Cdim A7 Em7 A7 Two left feet but oh so neat has Sweet Georgia Brown. D Am7 D9 Am7 D Am7 D7 They all sigh and wanna die for Sweet Georgia Brown;, D7/F# G G/F# I'll tell you just why,
D7
D7+5 G G/F# B7 you know i don't lie, not much!
E7 Bm7-5 E7 Cdim E7 Bm7-5 E7 All those tips the porter slips to Sweet Georgia Brown;, A7 Em7 A7 Cdim A7 Em7 A7 They buy clothes at fashion shows with one dollar down, Em B+ B7 B7/F# Em B+ B7 B7/F Oh boy tip your hats, oh joy, she's the "cat's" G G/F# Bm7-5 E7 A7 D7 G Who's that, mister? 'Tain't her sister -- Sweet Georgia Brown.
Few songs in the history of music have been recorded by so many different artists from so many different genres. Allmusic.com lists more than 1,100 releases. It has been done by just about everyone from Pat Boone to the Beatles, from Bing Crosby to Buddy Greco, by most of the big bands, by vocal groups from The Ink Spots and The Mills Brothers to The Los Angeles Jazz Choir, by virtually all of the giants of jazz, even country artists from Roy Rogers to Willie Nelson. Yet the first version that often comes to mind is the whistled recording to which The Harlem Globetrotters basketball team still does their warmup routine before games.Suggested by, and based in part on a chart provided by, Eddie Dolan.
Sweet Georgia Brown
Sweet Lorraine Words & Music by Mitchell Parish & Cliff Burwell, 1928 Recorded by Nat 'King' Cole, 1940
D G Dm6 E7 A7 D9 Em C7 I've just found joy; I'm as happy as a baby boy Bm7-5 E7 A7 With another brand new choo-choo toy
D7
Am7 D7 Bm7 When I'm with my sweet Lorraine.
Am7
G Dm6 E7 A pair of eyes
A7
E7
B7
D7
D9 Em C7 B7 that are bluer than the summer skies;
Bm7-5 E7 A7 When you see them you will re - al - ize Am7 D7 G Why I love my sweet Lorraine.
G/A
D7
G/B
Bridge: C E7 Am C7 When it's raining I don't miss the sun, F E7 Am C7 For it's in my sweetie's smile. F E7 Am7 D7 Just to think that I'm the lucky one F E7 A7-5 Who will lead her down the aisle.
D7 G Dm6 E7 Each night I pray
A7
D9 Em C7 B7 that nobody steals her heart away,
Bm7-5 E7 A7 Just can't wait until that hap - py day
D7
Am7 D7 G Am7 When I marry sweet Lorraine.
G
G - D9
One published source I have seen states that this song -- among the earliest of many huge hits for Cole -- only got performed because a rather insistent drunk demanded that Cole's trio play it one night at a Los Angeles club. The response was so strong that it influenced Cole to change his style; up until then, he had been almost exclusively a non-singing pianist.I want to thank my cyberfriend Tony C. for putting me on to this song...I had overlooked it for years. Thanks, too, to Bill for identifying the full names of the authors for me.
Sweet Lorraine
Sweet Memories Words & Music by Mickey Newberry Recorded by Andy Williams, 1982
E7 A A7sus4 A7 A7/9 D F#m D6 My world is like a riv - er, as dark as it is deep; E Cdim E7 D9 Fdim Cdim E7 Fdim E7 Bm7-5 A Night after night the past slips in and gathers all my sleep. E7 A A7sus4 A7 A7/9 A7 D F#m D6 My days are just an end - ess stream of emptiness to me, B7 D DM7 D6 A F#m D9 Dm6 Fdim A Filled only by the fleeting moments of her mem - o - ry.
|E7| E7 | |A | A |C#7 | C#7| |F#m| B7 | Sweet---- memories, sweet----- memories| A F#m | D9 E7 | A | A | M-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-mm. E7 A A7sus4 A7 A7/9 A7 D F#m D6 She slipped into the si - lence of my dreams again last night; E Cdim E7 D9 Fdim Cdim E7 Fdim E7 Bm7-5 A Wandering from room to room, she's turn - ing on each light. E7 A A7sus4 A7 A7/9 A7 D F#m D6 Her laughter spills like wat - er from the river to the sea, B7 D DM7 D6 A F#m D9 Dm6 Fdim A And I'm swept a - way from sadness, clinging to her mem - o - ry.
|E7| E7 | |A | A |C#7 | C#7| |F#m| B7 | Sweet---- memories, sweet----- memories| A F#m | D9 - D6/9 - E7 - E7sus4 | F | Dm6 | A | M-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-mm.
Sweet Sue (Just You) Words & Music by Will Harris & Victor Young Recorded by Benny Goodman, 1938
Edim E7 Bm7-5 Ev' - ry star a - bove Cdim A Sweet Sue,
D9
E7 Edim E7 Bm7-5 knows the one I love,
A Bm7-5 A D9 A just you.
Edim E7 Bm7-5 And the moon up high Cdim A D9 Sweet Sue,
E7
E7 Edim E7 Bm7-5 knows the reason why,
E7
A Bm7-5 A D9 A it's you.
E7 A E7 A E7 A C#m7-5 F#7 No one else it seems ever shares my dreams Bm Bm7 Bm7/E Bm7-5 E7 Fdim E7 And without you dear, I don't know what I'll do. Edim E7 Bm7-5 In this heart of mine Cdim A D9 A Bm7-5 Sweet Sue, just you.
E7 Edim E7 Bm7-5 E7 you live all the time, A D9 A
The Sweetest Sounds Words & Music by Richard Rodgers Recorded by Sarah Vaughan, 1963* From the 1962 Broadway musical "No Strings"
Am Fdim Am Am+7 Dm D9 The sweet-est sounds I'll ever hear E7 E7-5 Am Are still inside my head
Am Fdim Am Am+7 Dm D9 The kind-est words I'll ever know E E7 Am Are waiting to be said
Am Fdim Am Am+7 Dm D9 The most en-trancing sight of all E7 E7-5 C C7 Is yet for me to see F Cdim Dm7 C And the dearest love in all the world F G7 C Is waiting somewhere for me
F G Em7 A7 Is waiting somewhere, waiting somewhere,
F G C Waiting, waiting for me.
*This particular arrangement probably owes as much, or more, to the Helen O'Connell version recorded shortly before her death from cancer.
The Sweetheart Tree Words & Music by Johnny Mercer & Henry Mancini Recorded by Henry Mancini, 1965 From the movie "The Great Race"
G7 C Em Dm7 They say there's a tree in the forest, C Am7 Dm7 A tree that will give you a sign;
G
G
Fdim Am Em F C Come along with me to the Sweetheart Tree, C/B Am D7 Dm7/G Come and carve your name next to mine.
G7
G9 C Em F Dm7/G They say if you kiss the right sweetheart, G7 C C7 F The one you've been waiting for,
Cdim
C Gm7 C7 F Cdim Big blossoms of white will burst into sight C Dm7 G7 C And your love will be true evermore.
Swinging On A Star Words & Music by Johnny Burke & Jimmy Van Heusen Recorded by Bing Crosby*, 1944 (#1 for 9 weeks) From the 1944 movie "Going My Way," Academy Award Winner, Best Song
F7 E7 A7 Would you like to swing on a star? D7 G Carry moonbeams home in a jar? E7 A7 And be better off than you are
F7
D7
G Or would you rather be a mule?
G C G C A mule is an animal with long funny ears, G C G Kicks up at anything he hears.
Em7
A7 D His back is brawny but his brain is weak, Em7 A7 D D7 He's just plain stupid with a stubborn streak. G C G F7 And by the way, if you hate to go to school, D7 G You may grow up to be a mule.
F7 E7 A7 Or would you like to swing on a star? D7 G Carry moonbeams home in a jar? E7 A7 And be better off than you are G Or would you rather be a pig?
F7
D7
E7
Am7
G C G C A pig is an animal with dirt on his face; G C G His shoes are a terrible disgrace.
Em7
A7 D He has no manners when he eats his food, Em7 A7 D D7 He's fat and lazy and extremely rude; G C G F7 But if you don't care a feather or a fig,
E7
Am7
D7 G You may grow up to be a pig.
F7 E7 A7 Or would you like to swing on a star? D7 G Carry moonbeams home in a jar? E7 A7 And be better off than you are
F7
D7
G Or would you rather be a fish?
Swinging On A Star
G C G C A fish won't do anything, but swim in a brook; G C G He can't write his name or read a book.
Em7
A7 D To fool the people is his only thought, Em7 A7 D D7 And though he's slippery, he still gets caught; G C G F7 But then if that sort of life is what you wish,
E7
Am7
D7 G You may grow up to be a fish.
F7 E7 A7 And all the monkeys aren't in the zoo; D7 G Every day you meet quite a few.
F7
E7 A7 D7 So you see it's all up to you -G G/F# You can be better than you are,
Em
A7
D7 G You could be swingin' on a star.
Crosby's version of this song, which remained on the charts for a full 28 weeks after being recorded in February of that year, featured backup vocals by a group called The Williams Brothers. The high tenor of that group was a then-13-year-old who went on to have a reasonably successful career as a solo singer. His name is Andy.
Swinging On A Star
Take The "A" Train Words & Music by Billy Strayhorn and the Delta Rhythm Boys Recorded by Ella Fitzgerald with Duke Ellington, 1941*
Intro:
||:
D6
Bb7
:||
D6 E7/9 E7 You must take the "A" train G Gdim Edim A7+5 D6 Cdim Em7 A7+5 To go to Sugar Hill 'way up in Harlem.
D6 E7/9 E7 If you miss the "A" train, G Gdim Edim A7+5 D6 You'll find missed the quickest way to Harlem.
Cdim Em7 A7+5
Bridge:
G G/F# E7 Hurry, get on now, it's coming; E9 E7 Em7 A9 Listen to those rails a-thrumming.
A7+5 D6 All a-board!
E7/9 E7 Get on the "A" train;
G Gdim Edim A7+5 D6 Soon you will be on Sugar Hill in Harlem.
Fdim
A7 - A7+5
D6
*Ellington actually recorded this song on numerous occasions -- so many, in fact, it is difficult to determine how many were actual new recordings and how many were merely re-releases. It can be difficult, as well, to determine "the" lyrics to this song; many versions exist, and the choice to use the ones I use here was arbitrary, and Fitzgerald's famous scat singing is not even approximated here. This song was used in the forgettable 1943 movie "Reveille With Beverly." Strayhorn joined Ellington's band in 1938. He became Ellington's primary arranger the next year, and remained in that role until his death in 1967.
Swingin' Down the Lane Words & Music by Gus Kahn & Isham Jones Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1955
A A9 E7/6 E7sus4 D9 Bm7-5 A Ev' - ry - bod - y's hand in hand C#m7-5 F#7 Gdim F#7 Swing - in' down the lane; Gdim B7 Fdim E7 Ev' - ry - bod - y's feel - in' grand Cdim A6 E7/9 Swing - in' down the lane.
A6
C#7 F#7 Edim F#7 That's the time I miss the bliss C#m7-5 B7 That we might have known,
Cdim
B7
E7/6 Cdim E7 D9 Bm7-5 E7 Nights like this when I'm all alone. A A9 E7/6 E7sus4 When the moon is
D9 on
Bm7-5 A C#m7-5 F#7 Gdim the rise, ba - by I'm so blue
F#7
B7 Cdim E7 Bm7-5 E7 Cdim A6 Watch - in' lov - ers ma - kin' eyes like we used to do Gdim F#7 C#m7-5 F#7 When the moon is on the wane, Dm6 A C#m7 F#7 Still I'm waitin' all in vain -Cdim E7 Bm7-5 E7 E7/6 A Should be swingin' down the lane with you.
*Suggested by, and adapted from a chart provided by, a recent visitor who declined receiving credit for his/her efforts -- bot for which I'm grateful.
Swinging On the Moon Words & Music by Mel Torme Recorded by Mel Torme, 1953
C C/B Bm7-5 Gdim A7 Are you tired of summer nights and noons? C C/B Bm7-5 Gdim A7 Do you yawn when they speak sunny Spain? F Dm7 G C C/B A Could you live without ever seeing old Rangoon? Gdim Dm Dm+7 Dm7 G C ||: C - Gm :|| Then come with me and let's go swingin' on the moon.
C C/B Bm7-5 Gdim A7 Have you had enough of London fog, C C/B Bm7-5 Gdim A7 New York snow and Cal - i - forn - ia smog? F Dm7 G C C/B A Would you say "arriva derci" to Rome in June? Gdim Dm Dm+7 Dm7 G C Then fly with me and let's go swingin' on the moon.
Bridge 1: Dm Dm+7 Dm7 G7 C Let's have a honeymoon on the moon, honey, C C/B Am7 Am7/G B7 Far from the noisy earth below; E A9 E A9 E A9 B7 And if your mama asks, "Why the moon," honey, B7 G7 Just tell her your feller has gone inter-stellar.
C C/B Bm7-5 Gdim A7 Grab your hat and we'll head off in the blue C C/B Bm7-5 Gdim A7 In a lit - tle rock - et built for two; F Dm7 G C C/B A Baby, we're gonna blast off, and before we're through, G C C/B Am7 Am7/G Fm Fdim Bb9 We'll leave the cares that we know on terra fir - ma below C Cdim Dm7 G C While we go singin' and swingin' on the moon.
Bridge 2: Dm Dm+7 Dm7 G7 C Hey, let's grab a holiday on the moon, honey, C C/B Am7 Am7/G B7 Far from the hustle of the crowd; E A9 E A9 E A9 B7 And if your folks ask about our house, honey, B7 G7 Tell mater and pater we live in the crater.
C C/B Bm7-5 Gdim A7 We're really gonna enjoy a life of ease, C C/B Bm7-5 Gdim A7 Livin' on moonlight cocktails and green cheese; F Dm7 G C C/B A Mister and Missus Space Commuter, if you please G C C/B Am7 Am7/G Fm Fdim Bb9 And in a few years we might produce our own sat - e - lite C Cdim Dm7 G C While we go singin' and swingin' on the moon.
Coda: C Gm C - Gm C Gm C - Gm Swingin' on the moon... moonlight cocktail... C Gm C - Gm Moonlight becomes you... C Gm C - Gm Moon over Miami...
C Gm C - Gm blue moon...
C Gm C - Gm C Gm C - Gm velvet moon... how high the moon...
C Gm C - Gm Don't let the moon get away...
C Gm C - Gm the moon was yellow...
C Cdim We're singin', we're swingin', C Cdim Dm7 C We're singin' and a swingin' on the moon.
Swingin' Shepherd Blues Words & Music by Rhoda Roberts, Kenny Jacobson & Moe Koffman Recorded by Moe Koffman, 1957
A7 Em7 A7 D A6 D A - long a moun - tain pass G D A6 D There is a patch of grass G D A6 D D6 D7 Where the swing - in' shep - herd plays a tune; G Fdim(III) G His sheep nev er stray, G Fdim(III) G Danc - in' all day Gdim D Em7 Fdim D Cdim Til they see the pale and yel - low moon, B7 A7 Em7/9 A7 And then he leads his flock Em7 Gdim Cdim A7 And home - ward they all rock A - A9 To
A D D7 G Gm7 A - A7 the tune of the swing - in' shep -
A7/6 D herd blues.
D9 A7 D9 G Come home, shep - herd, D A7 D6/9 A7 D7 Play those haunt - ing trills; G6 Fdim(III) G Fdim Come home, shep - herd, D F#m Em7 Fdim B7 Let it ech - o through the hills, Em7/7 A7 G/B A - A9 - A D - D7 The swing - in' shep - herd blues.
G - Gm7
A - A7 - A7/6
D6
This one has crawled inside my head, and won't leave -- and I don't mind a bit. I've included lyrics here, even though the version that keeps runnin' 'round inside my brain is Moe Koffman's instrumental classic.
Taking A Chance On Love Words & Music by Vernon Duke, John Latouche & Ted Fetter Recorded by Benny Goodman Orchestra, 1943 (#1)
A
Edim Bm Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 D9 A AM7 Here I go a - gain, I hear those trum - pets blow again,
F#7
Bm7 Bm7-5 D9 E7 A All a - glow a - gain -- taking a chance on love.
A
E7
Edim Bm Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 D9 A AM7 Here I slide a - gain, about to take that ride a - gain,
F#7
Bm7 Bm7-5 D9 E7 A AM7 Star - ry eyed a - gain -- taking a chance on love.
Bridge: Em7 A7 D6 Em7 I thought the cards were a frame-up; I never
A7
D DM7 would try.
Dm Dm7 Am Am+7 G Bm7-5 E7 But now I'm taking the game up, and the ace of hearts is high.
A
Edim Bm Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 E7 D9 A AM7 Things are mending now; I see a rain - bow blending now;
First time: F#7
Bm7 Bm7-5 D9 E7 A AM7 We'll have our happy ending now taking a chance on love.
Last time: F#7
Bm7 Bm7-5 D9 E7 We'll have our happy ending now taking a chance
Em7 F#7 Bm7 E7 D9 A Taking a chance, taking a chance on love.
Tammy Words & Music by Jay Livingston & Ray Evans Recorded by Debbie Reynolds, 1957 (#1) From the movie "Tammy and the Bachelor"
C Em F C I hear the cottonwoods whisp'rin' above, Am Em Dm7 G "Tammy! Tammy! Tammy's in love!" C Em F C The ole hootie owl hootie-hoo's to the dove, Am Em F G C "Tammy! Tammy! Tammy's in love!"
Bridge 1: G7 C F D7 G7 Does my darling feel what I feel when he comes near? E7 Am C Em Dm7 My heart beats so joyfully you'd think that he could hear.
G7 C Em F C Wish I knew if he knew what I'm dreaming of! F Em Dm7 G7 C Tammy! Tammy! Tammy's in love!
C Em F Dm7 C Whippoorwill, whippoorwill, you and I know Am Em Dm7 G Tammy! Tammy! Can't let him go! C Em F Dm7 The breeze from the bayou keeps murmuring low, F Em Dm7 G7 C "Tammy! Tammy! You love him so!"
Bridge 2: G7 C F D7 G7 When the night is warm, soft and warm, I long for his charms! E7 Am C Em Dm7 I'd sing like a violin if I were in his arms.
G7 C Em F C Wish I knew if he knew what I'm dreaming of! F Em Dm7 G7 C Tammy! Tammy! Tammy's in love!
Tangerine Words & Music by Johnny Mercer & Victor Schertzinger Recorded by Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, 1942, Vocals by Bob Eberle & Helen O'Connell From the 1942 film "The Fleet's In"
Em9 Em7 Tan - ger - ine,
A7 A7+5 D D6 she is all they claim,
B7
Em7 A7 G/B A7 D Cdim With her eyes of night and lips as bright as flame; Em9 Em7 A7 Tan - ger - ine,
A7+5 D6 B7 when she dances by,
F# B7 G#m7 C#7 F# Senoritas stare and caballeros sigh.
Cdim Em7 And I've seen
F#7
A7 A7+5 D D6 toasts to Tan - ger - ine
B7
Em7 A7 G/B A7 F# Cdim Raised in ev'ry bar across the Ar - gen - tine. Em B+ Em9 Yes, she has them all on the run,
C9
D B7 F#m7 But her heart belongs to just one, G Em7 A7sus4 Edim Her heart belongs to Tan - ger
Fm7
-
D ine.
B7
Tea For Two Words & Music by Irving Caeser & Vincent Youmans Recorded by Doris Day, 1950*
Em7 A7 Em7 A7 Pic - ture you up - on my knee, DM7 D6 DM7 D6 Tea for two and two for tea; Em7 A7 Em7 A7 D Just me for you and you for me a - lone.
D6
G#m7 C#7 G#m7 C#7 No - bod - y near us to see us or hear us, F# F#6 F# F#6 No friends or re - la - tions on week - end va - ca - tions, G#m7 C#7 We won't have it known, dear, G#m7 C#7 F# Fm7 That we own a tel - e - phone, dear; Em7 A7 Em7 A7 Day will break, and you'll a - wake, DM7 D6 DM7 D6 And start to bake a su - gar cake; Em7 A7 Em7 A7 B7 For me to take for all the boys to see.
Gdim
B7
Em F#m7 B+ B7 We will raise a fam - i - ly, Cdim Em Gm A7 A boy for you, a girl for me, G A7 Em7 A7 D Oh, can't you see how hap - py we would be?
*Talk about arbitrary attributions -- this one may take the cake. The song has been recorded over 900 times, as everything from a cha-cha to a ballad, by jazz musicians and pop artists and probably by Murphy's dog, as well (on a no doubt - soon - to - be - released CD compilation.) I heard elements from many of them, and synthesized them here; I'm citing Doris Day here because I like her voice.
Teach Me Tonight Words & Music by Sammy Cahn & Gene DePaul Recorded by Jo Stafford, 1953
Em7 A7 A7+5 D Gdim Did you say I've got a lot to learn?
F#m
B7 Em7 Bm7-5 Well, don't think I'm trying not to learn.
A7
B7 Em Em7 Since this is a perfect spot to learn, A7+5 D Teach me tonight.
D6
Fdim
A7
A7
Em7 A7+5 D Gdim Starting with the A-B-C of it,
F#m
B7 Em7 Bm7-5 Right down to the X-Y-Z of it,
A7
B7 Em Em7 Help me solve the mystery of it -
A7
A D Gdim Teach me tonight.
D
Bridge: Em A7 A7+5 D D6 The sky's a blackboard high above you, Em A7 A7+5 D And if a shooting star goes by,
Bm
Em E7 F#m I'll use that star to write "I Love You" Bm7-5 E7 A7 A thousand times across the sky.
Em7 A7 A7+5 D Gdim One thing isn't very clear, my love;
F#m
B7 Em7 Bm7-5 Should the teacher stand so near, my love?
A7
B7 Em Em7 A7 Graduation's almost here, my love Em7 A7 D Cdim Teach me tonight,
Em7
A7 D Gdim come on and teach me tonight.
D
Teacher's Pet Words & Music by Joe Lubin, 1956 Recorded by Doris Day, 1958 (#56)
C Cdim Dm7 G7 C Cdim Dm7 Teacher's pet, I wanna be teacher's pet, G7 C Gdim I wanna be huddled and cuddled Dm7 G7 C E7-5 As close to you as I can get.
A7
D7-5
C Cdim Dm7 G7 C Cdim Dm7 Teacher's pride, I wanna be teacher's pride, G7 C Gdim I wanna be dated and rated Dm7 G7 C Am6 The one most likely at your side.
B7
Bridge: Em Em7 Am6 B7 I wanna learn all your lips can teach me; Em C7 B7 One kiss will do at the start. D7 G Cdim Em Cm I'm sure with a little homework, D7 Dm7-5 I'll graduate to your heart.
G7
C Cdim Dm7 G7 C Cdim Dm7 Teacher's pet, I wanna be teacher's pet, G7 C Gdim I wanna take home a di - plo - ma Dm7 G7 C C/B And show Ma that you love me, too, D9 G7 C Gdim So I can be teacher's pet Dm7 G7 C Long after school is through.
A7
Temptation Words & Music by Nacio Herb Brown & Arthur Freed, 1933 Recorded by Perry Como, 1945 (#15)*
E F E You came, I was alone -F E Dm6 Bm7 E I should have known you were temptation.
E F E You smiled, luring me on,
D9
E
F E Dm6 Bm7 E My heart was gone, and you were temptation.
Bridge: E Cdim(IV) Cdim B7 E It would be thrilling, if you were willing; A A9 A E Cm B7 F Fdim E And, if it can nev - er be, pit - y me.
B7 E F E For you were born to be kissed; F E Dm6 Bm7 Dm6 E I can't resist, you are temp - ta - tion. A Dm6 E7 D9 A I am yours -- here is my heart, D A E A Dm6 Bm7-5 A Take it and say that we'll nev - er part. Dm A E A Dm6 A Bm7-5 A I'm just a slave, on - ly a slave -E A Dm6 E Fdim(III) A To you, temp - ta - tion, I'm your slave!
*This song has enjoyed huge popularity over the years. It was recorded by Como in 1945, then reached #21 when re-released again the next year. It was introduced by Bing Crosby in the 1933 film "Going Hollywood." Crosby's version hit #3 the next year, against competing versions by Ted Fio Rito (#15) and Ferde Grofe (#19). Artie Shaw scored with it in 1944 (#21), and Red Ingle had a #1 version three years later. The Everly Brothers reached #27 with it in 1961. In addition, two instrumental versions also reached the top 100: Roger Williams (#15, 1960) and Boots Randolph (#93, 1967.)
The Teddy Bears' Picnic Words by Jimmy Kennedy (1913), Music by John W. Bratton (1907) Recorded by Frank DeVol, 1949
Am E7 Am E7 Am E7 Am If you go down to the woods today, you're sure of a big surprise; C G C G C G7 C If you go down to the woods today, you'd better go in disguise, Dm7 G7 For ev'ry bear that ever there was CM7 Am Will gather there for certain because F C F C G C Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic.
Refrain: C Fm7 C Picnic time for teddy bearsC C9 C G9 C Gdim G7 The little teddy bears are having a lovely time today. G Gdim G7 Watch them, catch them unawares, G Fdim C And see them picnic on their holiday. C Fm7 C See them gaily gad about, Fdim C F They love to play and shout, they never have any cares. Fm Fdim C C/B Am7 At six o'clock their moms and dads will take them home to bed Am7/G Dm7 G C Because they're tired little teddy bears.
Am E7 Am E7 Am E7 Am If you go down in the woods today, you better not go alone; C G C G C G7 C It's lovely down in the woods today, but safer to stay at home, Dm7 G7 For ev'ry bear that ever there was CM7 Am Will gather there for certain because F C F C G C Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic.
Repeat Refrain:
Am E7 Am E7 Am E7 Am Every teddy bear, that's been good, is sure of a treat today. C G C G C G7 C There's lots of wonderful things to eat, and wonderful games to play. Dm7 G7 Beneath the trees, where nobody sees, CM7 Am They'll hide and seek as long as they please. F C F C G C Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic.
Coda: F C F C G C Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic.
*An electronic "Thank You" to Tiger of Tiger's Song Book for filling in the gaps of my historical information, and for supplying the recording date -- not to mention supplying a verse I had not found elsewhere.
The Teddy Bears' Picnic
Tell Me Why Words & Music by Al Alberts & Marty Gold* Recorded by The Four Aces
A7/6 D9 D DM7 D7 Tell me why, though I try to forget, G9 G Tell me why,
Gm Gdim why I think of you yet.
D DM7 B7 I know I'll never be free E E7 Em7 D7 What has happened to me?
A7/6 D9 D Tell me why,
DM7 D7 when we danced until three,
G9 G Tell me why,
Gm Gdim why my heart couldn't see.
D DM7 B7 I never dreamed of romance, E7
A7 D Never gave it a chance.
Bridge: Am7 D7 G When I think of how you looked that day, Am7 D7 G9 In your gown of silk and lace; Bm7-5 E7 A AM7 F#m Should have known the day you came my way Bm7-5 E7 Em7 That this is the time and the place.
A7/6
A7/6 D9 D Tell me why
DM7 D7 I keep fooling my heart
G9 When I know
Gm Gdim it was love from the start.
G
D DM7 B7 Why don't we give it a try? E7 A7 D If you know, tell me why.
DM7
D7
D7/F#
Last Time: E7 A7 Am7 If you know, tell me why,
B7
Em9 A7/6 D tell me, tell me why.
D6
*Lyricist Al Alberts was the leader and soloist for the The Four Aces, who recorded the song. His writing partner, Marty Gold, was a member of a competing group -- The Three Suns.
Tell Me Why
Tender Is The Night Words & Music by Sammy Fain & Paul Francis Webster Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1962
Am A9 Am A9 Am E7 E E7 E7+5 E7 Tender is the night, so tender is the night, Fdim F#m D9 A F#m D9 E7 There's no one in the world except the two of us. D9 Dm6 E7 Fdim E7 Am Am+7 Should tomorrow find us dis - en - chan - ted,
Am7
D9 Dm6 D9 Fdim F7 Fdim E7+5 We have shared a love that few have known -Am A9 Am A9 Am E7 E E7 E7+5 E7 Sum - mers by the sea, a sail - boat in Ca - pri. Fdim F#m D9 A F#m D9 These mem - o - ries shall be our ver - y own; D9 Dm+7 Dm6 D9 Dm6 Even though our dreams may van - ish Am A9 Am Bb9 With the morn - ing light E7+5 Am A9 Am Asus4 Am We loved once in splen - dor -A9 F Em7 F G Dm7 G7 C How ten - der how ten - der the night.
Suggested by recent visitor Bob A.
E7
Am6
E7
Tenderly Words & Music by Jack Lawrence & Walter Gross, 1947 Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1960
Intro:
A
F#7
Bm7-5
Dm6
E7
A E7+5 A7/9 The evening breeze caressed the trees tenderly,
D9
Bm7-5 Dm7 A (C#m7-5) The trembling trees embraced the breeze tenderly.
Bm7-5
A
Dm Dm6 E7 Dm Dm6 E7 Then you and I came wandering by, Fdim F#m7 B7 Bm7-5 And lost in a sigh were we.
E7
A E7+5 A7/9 The shore was kissed by sea and mist tenderly;
D9
Bm7-5 Dm7 A (C#m7-5) I can't forget how two hearts met breathlessly.
Bm7-5
A
Dm Dm6 E7 Fdim F#m7 Cdim B7 Your arms opened wide and closed me in - side; Cdim A Fdim Bm7-5 Dm7-5 You took my lips, you took my love so ten -
Fdim der -
A D9 Bm7-5 E7 ly.
Instrumental Interlude: first verse
A E7+5 A7/9 The shore was kissed by sea and mist tenderly;
D9
Bm7-5 Dm7 A (C#m7-5) I can't forget how two hearts met breathlessly.
Bm7-5
A
Dm Dm6 E7 Fdim F#m7 Cdim B7 Your arms opened wide and closed me in - side; Cdim A Fdim Bm7-5 Dm7-5 You took my lips, you took my love so ten -
Fdim der -
A ly.
D9
Bm7-5
A
Tennessee Waltz Words & Music by Redd Stewart & Pee Wee King Recorded by Patti Page, 1950 (#1 for 13 weeks)
G C G C C7 F I was dancin' with my darlin' to the Tennessee Waltz, C Am7 Dm7 When an old friend I happened to see;
G7
Dm7 C G7 C I introduced her to my loved one, C7 F And while they were dancin', Dm7 C C/B Am7 Dm7 G7 C My friend stole my sweetheart from me. C E7 F7 C I remember the night and the Tennessee Waltz -Dm7 C Am7 Dm7 G7 Now I know just how much I have lost. C G C C7 F Yes, I lost my little darlin' the night they were playing C Am7 G7 C The beautiful Tennessee Waltz.
This song is perhaps the classic example that the axiom "less is more" applies to music as well as to any other subject. Almost starkly simple on any level at which it can be analyzed, it hit #1 in the charts and stayed there 13 weeks. Even then, its popularity merely waned; it didn't disappear. The identification of song and singer stayed with Patti Page throughout her career.
Thank Heaven for Little Girls Words & Music by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe Recorded by Maurice Chevalier, 1958 From the movie "Gigi"
Am Am7 D9 D7 Each time I see a little girl Am7 Cdim Edim G Of five or six or sev - en, C F#m F#7 Am7 Am7 I can't resist a joyous urge to smile and say
Cm7-5 Thank
Gdim G hea - ven
C Am7 Am7-5 D7/9 for lit - tle
G Em7 girls,
D7 G9 Edim Bm7 E7-9 Am7 For lit - tle girls get big - ger ev' - ry day!
Am7
D7/9
D7
Cdim Am Am+7 D9 D7 Thank hea - ven for lit - tle girls -C Edim D9 Am7 Cdim G They grow up in the most de - light - ful way! G7 G Cdim G7 Am C Those lit - tle eyes, so help - less and ap - peal - ing, Em7 A7 G/B Cdim A7 D6 D7 One day will flash and send you crashing thru the ceil - ing. Cm7-5 Gdim G C Thank hea - ven
Am7 Am7-5 D7/9 G for lit - tle girls,
Bm7-5
Cdim G Am7 G Thank hea - ven for them all, G/F# C C/B Edim No mat - ter where, no mat - ter who, Am7 G Am7 D9 D7/9 G With - out them, what would lit - tle boys do?
E7
Thanks Words & Music by Sam Coslow & Arthur Johnston Recorded by Bing Crosby, 1933
Intro Verse: A F#m D9 We used to dwell in love's own palace, E Em7-5 E7 A A palace of dreams come true; A F#m G#7 Now that we're through, I bear no malace -C#m G#m7 Though we've called it a day,
E7 Bm7-5 Cdim E7 E7/6 all I can say, is
A9 D6 Fdim A F#7 D9 Cdim F#7 Thanks for all the lovely delights I've found in your em - brace; D6 Bm7-5 Dm6 D9 E7/6 Fdim A F#7 I'm thankful, though I know it's ending all too soon.
Dm6
E7
E7/6 A9 D6 Fdim A F#7 D9 Cdim F#7 And thanks for un - for - get - a - ble nights I never can re - place, D6 Bm7-5 Dm6 D9 E7/6 Fdim A F#7 And mem - o - ries that linger like a haunting tune.
D
Dm6
Bridge: AM7 C#7 G#7 C#7 It is better to have loved you, Dear, and lost, D9 Cdim Dm6 E7 A Than never to have loved at all; AM7 C#7 F#m Cdim Yes, it's better, for no matter what the cost, E Bm7-5 Fdim D9 Dm6 E7 I held the world in sway, an emperor for a day.
E7/6 A9 D6 Fdim A F#7 D9 Cdim F#7 And thanks again for taking me on the road to par - a - dise; D6 Bm7-5 Dm6 D9 E7/6 Fdim D5 Dm6 We lost our way, still I must con - vey my thanks.
A
A
Thanks For the Memory Words & Music by Leo Robin & Ralph Rainger Recorded by The Shep Fields Orchestra, Bob Hope vocal, 1937 From the 1938 film "Big Broadcast of 1938" (Academy Award winner)
E7/6 Fdim A6 F#m Thanks for the memory A Edim E7 Cdim Of candlelight and wine, castles on the Rhine E7 F#m7 Bm7-5 E7 The Parthenon and moments on the Hudson River Line D9 Dm6 Cdim E7 How lovely it was!
E7/6 Fdim A6 F#m Thanks for the memory A Edim E7 Cdim Of rainy afternoons, swingy Harlem tunes E7 F#m7 Bm7-5 E7 And motor trips and burning lips and burning toast and prunes E7 D9 How lovely it
A was!
A AM7 D9 Many's the time that we feasted
E7
A AM7 D9 And many's the time that we fasted
E7
G Bm7 Am7 Oh, well, it was swell while it lasted
D7
G G/F# E7 We did have fun and no harm done
E7/6 Fdim A6 And thanks for the memory
F#m
A Edim E7 Cdim Of sunburns at the shore, nights in Singapore E7 F#m7 Bm7-5 E7 You might have been a headache but you never were a bore D9 Dm6 Cdim E7 So thank you so much.
E7/6 Fdim A6 F#m Thanks for the memory A Edim E7 Cdim Of sentimental verse, nothing in my purse E7 F#m7 Bm7-5 E7 And chuckles when the preacher said "For better or for worse" D9 Dm6 Cdim How lovely it
E7 was
E7/6 Fdim A6 F#m Thanks for the memory A Edim E7 Cdim Of lingerie with lace, Pilsner by the case E7 F#m7 Bm7-5 E7 And how I jumped the day you trumped my one-and-only ace D9 E7 How lovely it
A was!
A AM7 D9 E7 We said goodbye with a highball A AM7 D9 Then I got as "high" as a steeple G Bm7 Am7 But we were intelligent people
E7
D7
G G/F# E7 No tears, no fuss, Hooray! For us
E7/6 Fdim A6 F#m So, thanks for the memory A Edim E7 Cdim And strictly entre-nous, darling how are you? E7 F#m7 Bm7-5 E7 And how are all the little dreams that never did come true? D Fdim A F#7 Aw'flly glad I met you, cheerio, and toodle-oo D9 E7 A And thank you so much.
*Introduced in the film "Big Broadcast Of 1938" by Bob Hope and Shirley Ross, this song was adopted by Hope and used as his theme song until the end of his career. The lyrics shown reflect that earliest version; Hope routinely adapted them at the end of his television shows, so some may look unfamiliar now.
Thanks For the Memory
That Feeling In The Moonlight Words & Music by James Cavanaugh, Larry Stock & Ira Schuster Recorded by Perry Como, 1945 (#9
A7 D Edim A7 Gdim D Did you ever get that feeling in the moonlight, B7 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 That wonderful feeling that you want to be kissed? Em7 G/B A7 Em7 G/B A7 You're strolling through the park, the stars go bright above, B7 Cdim A7 Gdim Cdim A7 You'd like to love somebody but there's nobody there to love.
A7 D Edim A7 Gdim D Did you ever get that longing on a June night, B7 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 That wonderful longing you can never resist? G Gdim Edim Cdim B7 Did you ever get that feeling in the moonlight, E7 Fdim Gdim A7 D That feeling that says you want to be kissed?
That Lucky Old Sun Words & Music by Haven Gillespie & Beasley Smith Recorded by Frankie Laine, 1949 (#1 of 8 weeks)
C Am Up in the mornin', out on the job, C F Dm7 C Work like the devil for my pay,
CM7
C7
F Dm7 C C/B Fm But that lucky old sun got nothin' to do C C/B Dm7 G7 C But roll around heaven all day.
C Am Fuss with my woman, toil for my kids, C F Dm7 C CM7 Sweat till I'm wrinkled and gray,
C7
F Dm7 C C/B Fm While that lucky old sun got nothin' to do C C/B Dm7 G7 C But roll around heaven all day.
Bridge: Am Em Dm7 C Dear Lord above, can't you know I'm pining, Dm7 C Tears all in my eyes Am Em Dm7 C Send down that cloud with a silver lining, D Dm Dm7 G7 Lift me to Par - a - dise
C Am Show me that river, take me across, C F Dm7 C CM7 Wash all my troubles a - way;
C7
F Dm7 Dm7/G C C/B Like that lucky old sun, give me nothing to C C/B Dm7 G7 C But roll around heaven all day.
Fm do
Bb9
That Old Black Magic Words & Music by Harold Arlen & Johnny Mercer Recorded by Glenn Miller*, 1943 (#1)
E7 A E7/6 A D9 A E7/6 A That old black magic has me in its spell, E7 A E7/6 A D9 E7 Fdim E7 That old black magic that you weave so well. E7 Fdim E7 D9 E7 Fdim E7 Those i - cy fin - gers up and down my spine, A6 Cdim E7/9 Cdim A6 Cdim E7/9 The same old witch - craft when your eyes meet mine.
E7 A E7/6 A D9 A E7/6 A The same old tingle that I feel in - side, E7 A E7/6 A D9 E7 Fdim E7 And then that el - e - va - tor starts its ride. D9 Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 A9 Fdim F#m F#m7/E And down and down I go; round and round I go D9 Dm6 BbM7 Fdim A D9 Like a leaf that's caught in the tide.
Bridge: AM7 F#m F#m7/E G#7 I should stay away, but what can I do? C#7 F#7/6 I hear your name and I'm a - flame. D9 Dm6 A - flame with such a burning desire Bm7-5 Fdim E7 That only your kiss can put out the fire.
A
(E7) A E7/6 A D9 E7 A E7/6 A For you're the lover I have wait - ed for, A7 Em7 A7 Em7 Gdim D6 A7 The mate that Fate had me cre - a - ted for. D9 D6 Dm6 And ev'ry time your lips meet mine, D9 Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 A9 Fdim F#m F#m7/E Darling, down and down I go; round and round I go D D6 Dm6 Bm7-5 In a spin, loving the spin I'm in D9 Bm7-5 Dm6 E7 A Under that old black magic called love.
*Fair's fair, so I'm crediting Glenn Miller here because he had a number one hit with it -- even though it's practically impossible for anyone who was alive in the middle third of the 20th century not to associate this song with the furiously up-tempo version by Louis Prima and Keely Smith (which, good as it was, just doesn't lend itself to duplication by a finger-style rhythm guitarist...nor indeed by any musician who hasn't ingested about 20 cups of coffee first.)
That Old Black Magic
That Old Feeling Words & Music by Lew Brown & Sammy Fain Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1960
D F#m Bm7 Bm7/E F7 B7 I saw you last night and got that old feeling, Em B+ Em7 Em6 Gm7 F#7 When you came in sight, I got that old feeling. G B7 Em The moment that you danced by
B+ A7 I felt a thrill,
Bm F#7 Bm A7 And when you caught my eye, my heart stood still.
D F#m Bm7 Bm7/E F7 B7 Once again I seemed to feel that old yearning, Em B+ Em7 Em6 Gm7 F#7 And I knew the spark of love was still burning, Am Am+7 Am7 Am6 Em B+ Gm7 There'll be no new romance for me, it's foolish to start, D Bm G G/F# For that old feeling
Em7 is
A7sus4 A7 D still in my heart.
(Instrumental Interlude - first two lines of verse)
Am Am+7 Am7 Am6 Em B+ Gm7 There'll be no new romance for me, it's foolish to start, Bb9 D Bm G G/F# For that old feeling
Em7 is
A7sus4 A7 D still in my heart.
That Old Gang of Mine Words & Music by Billy Rose, Mort Dixon & Ray Henderson, 1923 Recorded by The Four Aces, 1954 (#22)
G D9 G D6 B7 Gee, but I'd give the world to see
That
Em7/9 A6/7/9 G/B A7 old gang of mine;
Em7
A
A7/9
D7 Am7 D9 Am7 D7 Am7 D9 I can't for - get that old quar - tet Cdim G Edim D7 That sang "Sweet Ad - e - line." G7alt Dm6 G7alt Dm6 C Fdim Cdim C B+ Good - bye for - ev - er, old fel - lows and gals, A7 Em7 A A9 Edim D9 Am7 Cdim D7 Good - bye for - ev -er, old sweet - hearts and pals. D9 Am7 Cdim (God bless them!) G D9 Gee,
G D6 B7 but I'd give the world to see
Em A7 Am7 Cdim G That old gang of mine.
That Ole Devil Called Love Words & Music by Allan Roberts & Doris Fisher Recorded by Billie Holiday, 1944 Also recorded by Alison Moyet, 1985
That Ole Devil Called Love
Fdim E7 Bm7-5 Fdim AM7 It's that ole devil called love again
AM7/6
F#7 C#m7-5 Gdim F#7 Gets behind me and keeps giving me that shock again Bm Bm7/E Dm6 E7/6 Puttin' rain in my eyes, tears in my dreams A6 F#m And rocks in my heart
Fdim E7 Bm7-5 E7 Fdim AM7 AM7/6 It's that sly ole son of a gun again F#7 C#m7-5 Gdim F#7 He keeps telling me that I'm the lucky one again Bm Bm7/E Dm6 E7/6 But I still have that rain, still have those tears Bm7-5 A And those rocks in my heart
Bridge:
D9 Fdim E7 AM7 Bbm9 Suppose I didn't stay -- ran away, wouldn't play. D9 E7/6 Bm7-5 AM7/6 The devil -- what a potion he would brew! B7 F7 B7 E7/9 Cdim E7/9 He'd follow me around, build me up, tear me down, D9 Dm6 F7 E7 Till I'd be so bewildered, I wouldn't know what to do.
Fdim E7 Bm7-5 Fdim AM7 AM7/6 Might as well give up the fight again F#7 C#m7-5 Gdim F#7 I know darn well he'll convince me that he's right again DM7 Dm6 Bm7-5 Fdim E7/6 When he sings that sorry song, I just gotta tag a - long D9 E7 Bm7-5 A With that ole devil called love.
That Sunday That Summer Words & Music by George David Weiss & Joe Sherman Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1963 (#12)
AM7 C#m7 D9 Dm6 E7 AM7/9 If I had to choose just one
AM7 day
C#m7 Cm7 D9 To last my whole life through, AM7 C#m7 D9 Dm6 E7 AM7/9 AM7 It would sure - ly be that Sun - day, Dalt Dm7(IV) Gdim The day that I met you.
Bridge: Dalt D D6 BbM7alt Dm+7 Dm6 New - born whip - poor - wills were cal - ling from the hills; AM7 D9 Bm7-5 AM7 Sum - mer was a - com - ing in but fast. Dalt D D6 BbM7alt Dm+7 Dm6 Lots of daf - fo - dils were show - ing off their skills, AM7 F#m Nod - ding all to - geth - er, AM7 F#m I could al - most hear them whis - per, AM7 F#m Dm7(IV) C#m7 D Fdim "Go on, kiss her, go on and kiss her."
AM7 C#m7 D9 Dm6 If I had to choose
E7 AM7/9 AM7 one mo - ment
C#m7 Cm7 D9 To live with - in my heart, AM7 C#m7 D9 Dm6 AM7/9 AM7 It would be that ten - der mo - ment A A(V) G#7 C#m7 D Re - cal - ling how we star - ted; Dalt D Dm6 C#m7 AM7 F#7 Darling, it would be when you smiled at me D D6 Dm6 E7 AM7/9 AM7 That way, that Sun - day, that sum - mer.
That's All I Want From You Words & Music by M. Rotha* Recorded by Jaye P. Morgan, 1954 (#3)
A7 Bm7-5 Edim D Dalt G D G/B A7 D A lit - tle love that slow - ly grows and grows, Dalt G D A7 D9 A7 Not one that comes and goes -Cdim A7 Bm7-5 A7 Edim D That's all I want from you.
A7 Bm7-5 Edim D Dalt G D G/B A7 D A sun - ny day with bolts up to the sky, Dalt G D A7 D9 A7 A kiss and no goodbye -Cdim A7 Bm7-5 A7 Edim D That's all I want from you.
Bridge: D A7 D7 G G/F# Em7 Edim D F#m Don't let me down, oh show me that you care; Bm7 Bm7/E G G/F# Gdim A7 D Remember when you give, you also get your share. D A7 D7 G G/F# Em7 Edim D F#m Don't let me down, I have no time to waste -Bm7 Bm7/E B7 E7 Bm7-5 A7 Tomorrow might not come when dreamers dream too late.
A7 Bm7-5 Edim D Dalt G D G/B A7 D A lit - tle love that slow - ly grows and grows, Dalt G D A7 D9 A7 Not one that comes and goes -Cdim A7 Bm7-5 A7 Edim D That's all I want from you.
*The author's name is actually a pen name used by Fritz Rotter.
That's All Words & Music by Alan Brandt & Bob Haymes, 1953 Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1962
AM7 Bm7/E C#m7/E I can only give you love that lasts forever,
Dalt
AM7 Bm7/E C#m7-5 And the promise to be near each time you call,
F#7
D9 Dm6 AM7 Cdim And the only heart I own for you and you alone C#m7/E That's all,
Cm7/E
Bm7/E
Bm7-5 that's all.
D9
E7
AM7 Bm7/E C#m7/E I can only give you country walks in springtime AM7 Bm7/E C#m7-5 And a hand to hold when leaves begin to fall
Dalt
F#7
D9 Dm6 AM7 Cdim And a love whose burning light will warm the lonely night C#m7/E That's all,
Cm7/E
Bm7/E
Bm7-5 that's all.
D9
BbM7
A
Bridge: Em7 A7/9 DM7 There are those, I am sure, who have told you Em7 A7/9 DM7 They would give you the world for a toy;
D6
F#m7 B7 E All I have are these arms to enfold you F#m7 B7 E And a love time can never destroy.
D6
Cm7-5
C#m7
E7
Fdim(III) AM7 Bm7/E C#m7/E If you're wond'ring what I'm asking in return, Dear, AM7 Bm7/E C#m7-5 You'll be glad to know that my demands are small:
F#7
D9 Dm6 AM7 F#m Say it's me that you adore, for now and evermore C#m7-5 That's
C#m7/E all,
Cm7/E Bm7/E
C#m7-5 That's
C#m7/E Cm7/E Bm7/E all,
Bm7-5 that's
D9 all.
Bm7-5 D9 BbM7 A F#m D9 Fdim(III) A That's all--------------------------------.
BbM7
A
Dalt
That's Amore Words & Music by Harry Warren & Jack Brooks Recorded by Dean Martin, 1953 (#2)
Am Dm In Napoli where love is King, Am E7 When boy meets girl, here's what they say:
E7 E6 A A9 A A9 A A9 A When the moon hits your eye like a big-a pizza pie, E7 That's amore; E7sus4 E E7sus4 E E7sus4 E E7sus4 E When the world seems to shine like you've had too much wine, E7sus4 That's
E a -
A more.
E7 A Bells will ring ting-a-ling-a-ling, ting-a-ling-a-ling E7 And you'll sing "Vita bella." E7 Hearts'll play tippi-tippi-tay, tippi-tippi-tay A Like a gay tarantella.
E7 E6 A A9 A A9 A A9 A When the stars make you drool joost-a like pasta fa - zool, E7 That's amore; E7sus4 E E7sus4 E E7sus4 E E7sus4 E you dance down the street with a cloud at your feet,
When
F#m You're in love; D Dm A When you walk in a dream but you know you're not dreamin', signore, E7 A 'Scusa me, but you see, back in old Napoli, that's amore.
That's My Desire Words & Music by Carroll Loveday & Helmy Kresa Recorded by Frankie Laine, 1947 (#4)
G Am7 Fdim Cdim C To spend one night with you C Am7 Cdim Dm7 G7 In our old ren - dez - vous Edim Dm7 Fdim Dm7 G And rem - i - nisce with you Am7 G Edim C That's my de - sire
G Am7 Fdim Cdim C To meet where gyp - sies play C Am7 Cdim Dm7 G7 Down in some dim caf - é Edim Dm7 Fdim Dm7 G And dance till break of day G6 D7/9 Fdim C That's my de - sire
Bridge: C C/B Am7 Dm Dm7 G We'll sip a little glass of wine G Cdim G C Cdim C I'll gaze in - to your eyes di - vine C C7 C7/G D Am7 D7 I'll feel the touch of your lips Dm7 Dm7-5 G Press - ing on mine
G Am7 Fdim Cdim C To hear you whis - per low C Am7 Cdim Dm7 G7 Just when it's time to go Edim Dm7 Fdim Dm7 G "Cher -i, I love you so, G6 D7/9 Fdim C "You're my de - sire."
That's Life Words & Music by Dean Kay & Kelly Gordon Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1966 (D7) G B7 That's life - that's what all the people say; Em7 A7 You're ridin' high in April, shot down in May. G CM7 Bm7-5 Em7 But I know I'm gonna change that tune A9 Am7 D9 When I'm back on top in June.
D+
G B7 That's life - funny as it seems, Em7 A7 Some people get their kicks steppin' on a dream; G F#m7 F7 Em But I don't let it get me down, A9 D9 G 'Cause this old world keeps goin' round.
Bridge: G7 I've been a puppet a pauper, a pirate, a poet,
A pawn and a king, C6 I've been up and down and over and out
And I've learned one thing: A7 Each time I find myself flat on my face, D7 D9 D+ I pick myself up and get back in the race.
G B7 That's life - I can't deny it, Em7 A7 I thought of quittin', but my heart just won't buy it. G If I
G/F# Bm7-5 E didn't think it was worth a try
A-9 A7 D+ D7 G I'd roll myself up in a big ball and die.
G/F#
Em
A-9 A A7 D+ D7 G Am7 alt I'd roll myself up in a big ball and die.
Gdim
Edim
D7
(Last Time)
A7
G6
That's Life
That's The Beginning Of The End Words & Music by Alex Kramer & Joan Whitney, 1947 Recorded by Recorded by Jimmy Roselli, 1970 Also recorded by Perry Como, 1947, and by Nat 'King' Cole Trio, 1947
That's The Beginning Of The End
AM7 F#m Bm7 When she don't sweet talk anymore,
E7
A7 A6/7/9 A7 D9 Bm7-5 Her kiss ain't like it was before, A AM7 F#m F#m7 B7 It's time you added up the score, my friend -D9 Bm7-5 E7 That's the be - gin - ning of the end.
AM7 F#m Bm7 She keeps you waiting for a date,
F7
E7
E7
A7 A6/7/9 A7 D9 Bm7-5 Makes no ex - cuse for being late; A AM7 F#m F#m7 B7 Wake up and re - cog - nize your fate, my friend -D9 E7 D9 Bm7-5 That's the beginning of the end.
A
A7
Bridge:
Em7 A7 A7sus4 A7 What she's doing to you, she did to me; D9 D DM7 D6 But I was in love, so how could I see. F#m7 B7 F#m7 B7 You'd better get wise, you'd better beware, F#m B7 Bm7-5 E7 Or one of these days you'll turn around and she won't be there.
AM7 F#m Bm7 Don't say that you were never told,
E7
A7 6/7/9 A7 D9 I know that char - ac - ter of old;
Bm7-5
A AM7 F#m F#m7 B7 When she starts straying from the fold, my friend, D9 E7 D9 A D9 Bm7-5 Fdim(III)Fdim AM7 That's the beginning of the end, that's the beginning of the end.
Here's a song that seems to be a lot less widely known that I had thought it was. For years, I've been listening to a long-time piano bar crony, Blaine G., sing this song, assuming that it had to have been done by Frank Sinatra. Turns our I was wrong -- and an extensive search for the lyrics, then the sheet music, then an album source proved just how wrong. Blaine, of course, had the album -- the Jimmy Roselli version sited here. Thanks, my friend. (By the way, don't tell him, but he sings it better than Roselli, too.)
That's The Beginning Of The End
Them There Eyes Words & Music by Maceo Pinkard, William Tracy, & Doris Tauber, 1936 Recorded by Billie Holiday, 1939
D F#m Bm7 Bm7/E I fell in love with you first time I looked into D6 Fdim D6 Them there eyes. D F#m Bm7 Bm7/E You have a certain, a cute way of flirting with E7/9 Cdim E7/9 Them there eyes. Em7 G/B A7 A7+5 D F#m Bm7 Bm7/# They make me feel so happy, they make me feel so blue. E7 Bm7-5 Cdim E7 A7 G/B A7 A7+5 I'm falling, no stalling, in a great big way for you.
D F#m Bm7 Bm7/E My heart is jumpin' when you started somethin' with D6 Fdim D6 Them there eyes. D F#m Bm7 Bm7/E You better look out little brown eyes, G G/F# Em7 If you're wise. G G/B Gm7 Gdim They sparkle, they bubble, D Bm7-5 E7 A7 Gonna get you in a whole lotta trouble. D F#m Bm7 B7 You're over workin' em, there's danger lurkin' in E7 A7 D Them there eyes.
Adapted from a chart provided by Captain Nostalgia (www.captainnostalgia.com)
Then I'll Be Tired of You Words & Music by Arthur Schwartz & Yip Harburg, 1934 Recorded by Peggy Lee, 1957
D9 F#m G9 G DM7 F#m Bm You look at me and won - der, you look at me and doubt; Esus4 A9 A7/9 A9 D9 G6 Edim D Darling your eyes are asking, "Will the flame burn out?" D9 A7sus4 Em7/6 Em7 Am7 D7/9 G6 Well, no one is sure of sun - shine, no one is sure of dawn, Gm7 Edim D Bm E Bm7-5 A7 But I am sure my love will live on and on.
D F#m A Bm G Edim A7 D F#m I'll be tired of you when stars are tired of gleaming; G A7sus4 A7 D6 B7 G6 G/B A7sus4 A When I am tired of dreaming, then I'll be tired of you.
D F#m A B7 G Edim A7 D F#m G This I know is true: when winds are tired of blow - ing, G/F# A7sus4 A7 D6 B7 G6 A7sus4 A7+5 D When grass is tired of grow - ing, then I'll be tired of you.
Bridge: D+5 Bb Eb6 Ebm6 Be - yond the years, 'til day is night, 'til wrong is right, Bb F7 Bb 'Til birds refuse to sing, D+5 Bb Eb6 Ebm6 Beyond the years, the echo of my only love F7 Bb A7 Will still be whispering, whispering.
D F#m A B7 G Edim A7 D F#m And if my throb - bing heart should ever start re - peat - ing G/F# A7sus4 A7 D6 B7 G6 A7sus4 A7+5 D That it is tired of beat - ing, then I'll be tired of you.
G
While Peggy Lee is credited here (and quite justifiably, in my view) there have been a couple of re-releases of this song in recent years that are somewhere between excellent and borderline awesome. I'd recommend both Patricia Barber's and Kenny Rankin's. Suggested by recent visitor Tony Micci.
Then I'll Be Tired of You
Then You Can Tell Me Good-Bye Words & Music by John D. Loudermilk Recorded by The Casinos, 1967
AM7 F#m Bm7 E7-9 Kiss me each morning for a million years AM7 F#m Bm7 Hold me each evening by your side
E7-9
AM7 F#m Bm7 E7-9 Tell me you'll love me for a million years A D A D Then if it don't work out, if it don't work out A D Bm7-5 Then you can tell me goodbye
E7
AM7 F#m Bm7 E7-9 Sweeten my coffee with a morning kiss AM7 F#m Bm7 E7-9 Soften my dreams with your sighs AM7 F#m Bm7 E7-9 Tell me you'll love me for a million years A D A D Then if it don't work out, if it don't work out A D Bm7-5 Then you can tell me goodbye
A
A7
Bridge: D A If you must go, oh no, I won't grieve . . . D B7 Bm7-5 E7 If you wait a lifetime before you leave.
AM7 F#m Bm7 E7-9 Then if you must go, I won't tell you no; AM7 F#m Bm7 E7-9 Just so that we can say we tried. AM7 F#m Bm7 E7-9 Tell me you'll love me for a million years A D A D Then if it don't work out, if it don't work out A D Bm7-5 Then you can tell me goodbye.
A
There Are Such Things Words & Music by Stanley Adams, Abel Baer & George W. Meyer Recorded by Recorded by Tommy Dorsey, 1942 (#1) Vocal by Frank Sinatra & The Pied Pipers
A AM7 AM7/9 F#m D D6 A heart that's true -- there are such things; Bm7 Bm7-5 A dream for two
E7 --
E7
Dm7-5 AM7 there are such things.
Bm Bm7 D9 Cdim AM7 Someone to whisper, "Darling, you're my guiding star," Cdim Bm Bm7 B7 Bm7-5 Not caring what you own, but just what you are.
E7
A AM7 AM7/9 F#m D D6 A peaceful sky -- there are such things; E7 Bm7 G#7 C#7 C#m7-5 A rainbow high where Heaven sings.
F#7
Bm Bm7 D6 Dm6 A C#m7-5 F#7 So have a little faith and trust in what to - mor - row brings; F7 F#7 B7 Bm7 E7 Bm7-5 E7 A You'll reach a star, be - cause there are such things.
There Goes My Heart Words & Music by Benny Davis & Abner Silver, 1934 Recorded by Joni James, 1958 (#19)
Em7 A7 A6/7/9 D9 D DM7 D6 G9 G6/F# There goes my heart, there goes the one I love; Em A7sus4 There goes the girl
A7
A A9 A7+5 G6 D I was - n't worthy of.
F#m Am7 B7 Am7 B7 Em B+ There goes my happiness, it could - n't be; Em6 Em7/9 A7 G Em7 G/B There goes somebody else in place of
Em7 A7 A6/7/9 D9 D Good - bye ro - mance,
Em7
Em7
A7 me.
DM7 D6 G9 G6/F# it could - n't last somehow;
Em A7sus4 A7 A A9 A7+5 G6 D I had my chance, but it's all o - ver now. F#m Am7 B7 Am7 B7 Em B+ I never thought that she could pass me by;
Em7
G D/F# A7 D Em7 A7 D There goes my heart and here am I.
(Instrumental Interlude - first 2 lines of second half)
F#m Am7 B7 Am7 B7 Em B+ I never thought that she could pass me by; G D/F# A7 D Em7 A7 D There goes my heart and here am I.
Em7
Em7
There I Go Words & Music by Hy Zaret & Irving Weiser Recorded by Vaughn Monroe, 1940 (#1)
D9 DM7 D6 G Gdim There I go, leading with my heart again; D9 DM7 Bm7 G Edim And there I go, acting not so smart again. D B7 G A7 A7+5 D Bm G A7 But though it's unwise, I can't disguise my love.
D9 DM7 D6 G Gdim Though I know too much love may curb the fire, D9 DM7 Bm7 G Edim Yet, there I go, led astray by my desire -D B7 G A7 A9 D G There's no golden rule to guide a fool in love.
D
C#7
Bridge: Bb A I tell my heart, "Be careful, D E7 A Or you'll find that you dream alone." Bb D Cdim I'm wise it's true, what good does it do? Em Em7 A My heart has a mind of its own.
D9 DM7 D6 G Gdim There I go, spilling all the dreams I knew, D9 DM7 Bm7 G Edim And there I go thrillingly in love with you. D B7 G A7 A9 D G Don't know if you care, Darling, but there I go.
D
Inspiration comes from strange sources. To be honest, I had never heard this song, but happened to run across a list of songs which reached #1 in whatever year -- so I figured, maybe I oughta check it out and see why people liked it. I found I kinda liked it, too.
There Must Be A Way Words & Music by Sammy Gallop & David Saxon Recorded by Joni James, 1959 (#33)
E A A9 A AM7 F#m Cdim(IV) Cdim D9 Bm There must be a way to help me for - get that we're through, D9 E D9 E D9 AM7 There must be a way to stop me from dreamin' of you.
D
A
E
A AM7 A7/6 A DM7 D6 DM7 E There must be a star in the skies that isn't reflecting your eyes -D Cdim E D9 Cdim E7sus4 E I just don't know how to disguise how much I miss you.
E A A9 A AM7 F#m Cdim(IV) Cdim D9 There must be a song that doesn't remind me of you,
Bm
D9 E D9 E F#7 There must be a kiss to thrill me like yours used to do. D9 D6/9 Dm+7 Dm6 A C#7 F#7 I look for a way to be hap - py, happy with somebody new; D Bm E7/6 E7 E7/6 E7 E7/6 A Oh, there must be a way, but I can't find a way with - out you.
*Suggested by recent visitor Gwen Ashby
There! I've Said It Again Words & Music by Redd Evans & Dave Mann, 1941 Recorded by Bobby Vinton, 1963 Previously recorded by Woody Herman, 1945
Dm7-5 A A7 Em7 A7 I love you, there's nothing to hide; A7+5 D D6 Cdim B7 It's better than burning inside. Bm7-5 A AM7 Gdim F#7 I love you, no use to pretend -F#m Bm7 Bm7-5 There! I've said it again.
E7
E7-5 A A7 Em7 A7 I've said it, what more can I say? A7+5 D D6 Cdim B7 Be - lieve me, there's no other way. Bm7-5 A AM7 Gdim F#7 I love you, I will to the end -F#m E7/6 D9 There! I've said it again.
A
-
A7
Bridge: Em7 A7 G/B A7 I've tried to drum up a phrase that would sum up D Em7 A7+5 D DM7 All that I feel for you. F#m7 B7 But what good are phrases?
D7
D6
F#m7 B7 The thought that amazes
E7 Bb9 Is you love me, and it's heavenly.
E7 A A7 Em7 A7 For-give me for wanting you so, A7+5 D D6 But one thing
Cdim B7 I want you to know;
Bm7-5 A AM7 Gdim F#7 I've loved you since heaven knows when -F#m E7/6 A There! I've said it again.
AM7
F#m
Last Time: F#m E7/6 E7 D9 BbM7 There! I've said it a - gain.
A
There! I've Said It Again
There Will Never Be Another You Words & Music by Harry Warren & Mack Gordon, 1942 Recorded by Nat "King" Cole, 1943
CM7 C/B Am7 Am7/G Bm7-5 There will be many other nights like this, Am7 D7 Gm9 And I'll be standing here with someone new,
E7
C6
FM7 Bb9 There will be other songs to sing, Cm7 Am7 Another fall, another spring, D9 Dm7 But there will never be another you.
G7
CM7 C/B Am7 Am7/G Bm7-5 There will be other lips that I may kiss,
E7
Am7 D7 Gm9 But they won't thrill me like yours used to do.
C6
FM7 Bb9 Yes, I may dream a million dreams, CM7 C/B D6 But how can they come true
B7
C6 F9 Em7 A7 Dm7 G6 C6 ( G#7 If there will never ever be an-oth-er you.
Last time: C6 F9 Em7 A7 Dm7 G6 C6 If there will never ever be an-oth-er you.
G7 )
There's A Kind Of Hush Words & Music by Geoff Stephens & Les Reed Recorded by Herman's Hermits, 1967 (#4) Also by The Carpenters, 1976 (#12)
A7 D F#7 Bm Am7 There's a kind of hush all over the world tonight G A D Bm All over the world you can hear the sounds of lovers in love Em7 A7 You know what I mean
(A7) D F#7 Bm Am7 Just the two of us and nobody else in sight G A D There's nobody else and I'm feeling good just holding you tight
Bridge: G G6 So listen very carefully GM7 G6 D Em7 D Closer now and you will see what I mean -- it isn't a dream. G G6 The only sound that you will hear GM7 G6 D Is when I whisper in your ear I love you Em7 A7 G/B A7 For ever and ev - er.
D9
A7
G
A7
(A7) D F#7 Bm Am7 There's a kind of hush all over the world tonight G A D All over the world you can hear the sounds of lovers in love
Coda: A7 G/B D Of lovers in love
Bm7
Em7
A7 G/B D G of lovers in love.
G/B
D
Bm7 - Em7
There'll Be Some Changes Made Words & Music by Billy Higgins & W. Benton Overstreet, 1922 Recorded by Julie London, 1961
Intro verse: D Bm G Edim A7 They say don't change the old love for the new; D Bm G Fdim A7 You'll find out it will nev - er do. F#7 Bm7 When you grow old, you don't last long; E7 Fdim E7 A7 Em7 A7 You're here today, tomorrow you're gone. D Bm G Edim I loved a man for many years gone
A7 by;
F#7 Gdim F#7 G Cdim G I never thought his love for me would die. B7 Cdim B7 Em7 Cdim Em7 But he made some chang - es from old to new E7 Fdim E7 A G/B A7 So now I'm gonna make some chang - es, too.
Refrain: E7 Bm7-5 E7 Fdim E7 Fdim E7 There'll be a change in the weath - er; Bm7-5 E7/9 Cdim A7/6 And a change in the sea, DM7 F#m Bm7 Bm7/E D Cdim D6 From now on there'll be a change in me; Em7/9 Em7 A6/7/9 A7 Em7 DM7 F#m Bm7 My walk will be diff' - rent, my talk and my name -E7/9 Cdim A7/6 A7 Em7/6 Em7 A7 G/B A7 Noth - in' a - bout me gon - na be the same.
E7 Bm7-5 E7 Fdim E7 Fdim E7 I'm gon - na change my way of liv - in', Bm7-5 E7/9 Cdim A7/6 And if that ain't e - nough, DM7 F#m Bm7 Bm7/E D Cdim D6 I'm gonna change the way I strut my stuff. Em7/9 A6/7/9 A7 Em7/9 A7 Em7 A7 D F#7 B7 No - bod - y wants you when you're old and gray -G E7 A7 Em7 D F#7 B7 There'll be some chan - ges made to - day, G E7 A7 Em7 D There'll be some chan - ges made.
*Thanks to frequent visitor Joe Burke for another great suggestion. Here's another tune that had a number of successful trips up the charts. Ethyl waters took it to #5 in 1922, and Ted Lewis matched that feat two years later. Sophie Tucker reached #10 with her version in 1928, and it was this version from which the intro verse of this chart was transcribed. Benny Goodman, with Louise Tobin on vocal, reached #6 in 1941. Other artists to have recorded this song include Tony Bennett, Peggy Lee and Billie Holiday. My own research has found one other entirely different intro verse (the Ted Weems' orchestra version from 1929) and I have no clear evidence to tell me whose is the "original" and which is the pretender; if I had to guess, however, I'd opt for Tucker's before I would vote for this version from Ted Weems: There'll be some changes made today; We played together, you lived next door, You were Prince Charming I'd been waiting for. I helped you with your studies, you taught me how to dance, We always were together -- I thought I had a chance. But you grow indiff'rent as the days go by; I'm a little lady, I'm not small fry.
There'll Be Some Changes Made
There's A Small Hotel Words & Music by Lorenz Hart & Richard Rodgers Recorded by Benny Goodman, 1936 From "On Your Toes"
DM7 D6 DM7 D D6 A7 DM7 D D9 There's a small ho - tel with a wish - ing well, Em7 Em7sus4 A7 A DM7/9 Bm7 G6 I wish that we were there to - geth - er;
Edim
DM7 D6 DM7 D D6 A7 DM7 D D9 There's a bri - dal suite, one room bright and neat, Em7 Em7sus4 A7 A Am7 D9 Am7 Com - plete for us to share to - geth - er.
D7
Bridge: G Em Am7 D7 Looking through the win - dow, G6 Edim Am7 B7 You can see a dis - tant stee - ple Em B7 Em B7 C Em Bbm7-5 A7 Not a sign of peo - ple -- who wants peo - ple?
DM7 D6 DM7 D D6 A7 DM7 D D9 When the stee - ple bell says, "Good night, sleep well," Em7 Em7sus4 A7 A Am7 D9 We'll thank the small ho - tel to - geth - er.
Am7
D7
Coda: GM7 G6 G/B Edim We'll creep in - to our lit - tle shell, Em7 Em7sus4 A7 A A9 D9 Fdim(III) And we will thank the small ho - tel to - geth - er.
G/B
Edim
D6
If you're familiar with the Benny Goodman version, then know know that Helen Ward didn't sing any coda. But I found the lyric for it on the 'Net and took some rather large liberties with what it might have sounded like if Goodman had let her sing an ending.
There's Always Tomorrow Words & Music by Johnny Marks Recorded by Janet Orenstein (as "Clarice"), 1964 From the cartoon Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
E A F#m There's always tomorrow D9 Edim E For dreams to come true, Fdim(III) D E Cdim A Be - lieve in your dreams, come what may.
E A F#m There's always tomorrow D9 Edim E With so much to do, Fdim(III) D E Bm7-5 E A A7 so lit - tle time in a day.
And
Bridge: D Dalt C#m7 F#7 We all pretend the rainbow has an end D Cdim B7 E Cm7-5 And you'll be there, my friend, some - day.
E A F#m There's always tomorrow D9 Edim E For dreams to come true, Fdim(III) D E Bm7-5 E7/6 E A C#7 To - mor - row is not far a - way. Fdim(III) D E Bm7-5 E7/6 E A To - mor - row is not far a - way.
*Requested by recent visitor Keith Eichholz
F#7
E7
There's No You Words & Music by Tom Adair & Hal Hopper Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1943
A7/6 Dalt D9 D Gm7 A7 I feel the autumn breeze, D9 F#m Gm7 Edim D It steals 'cross my pillow as soft as a will-o'-the-wisp, F#m Dalt C#7 Gdim And in its song there is sadness because Em7 G/B A7 There's no you.
A7/6 Dalt D9 D Gm7 A7 The lonely autumn trees, D9 F#m Gm7 Edim How softly they're sighing, for summer is dying, D They know
F#m
Dalt C#7 Gdim that in my heart there's no gladness because
Em7 Edim D There's no you.
Bridge: D7/9 D7 D7/9 D7 The park that we walked in, the garden we talked in -G Cdim Am7 G How lonesome they seem in the fall! D9 E Bm7-5 E The stormy clouds hover and falling leaves cover A Edim E Fdim A7 Our favorite nook in the wall.
A7/6 Dalt D9 D Gm7 In spring we'll meet a - gain,
A7
D9 F#m Gm7 Edim D We'll kiss and recapture the summertime rapture we knew, F#m Dalt C#7 Gdim And from that day, never more will I say Em7 Edim D There's no you.
There's Yes! Yes! In Your Eyes Words & Music by Cliff Friend & Lester Santly Recorded by Theresa Brewer, 195
E A6 A E7/6 D9 A F#m Your lips tell me no, no Edim D9 E7 Bm7-5 Cdim E7/9 But there's yes, yes in your eyes Edim D9 E7 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 I've been mis - sin' your kis - sin' Bm7-5 Cdim D9 A F#m Cdim A6 Just be - cause I was - n't wise E7 D9 Cdim D9 Bm7-5 AM7 I'll stop my scheming and dreaming C#m7-5 D6 Bm7-5 Cdim Dm6 'Cause I re - al - ize E7 Fdim A6 A E7 Fdim(III) F#7 That your lips tell me no, no B7 Cdim E7 D9 Cdim E7/9 A But there's yes, yes in your eyes
*Suggested by recent visitor Anke Pecasse. The transcription above is, I am certain, only the refrain to this song -- I have lyrics to two full verses, but have yet to locate an audio source that has either of them. If you know where I can find one, please let me know and I'd be happy to add the rest to this chart. You fooled me, dear, now for a year My heart you tantalize But without a doubt, I have found out The secret in your eyes I never knew just what to do You had me fooled somehow You made me guess, but I confess I know your secret now
These Foolish Things Words & Music by Holt Marvell, Jack Stachey & Harry Link Recorded by Benny Goodman, 1936 (#1)
D6 Bm7 Em9 A7 A cigarette that bears a lipstick's traces, D6 Bm7 E9 A7 An airline ticket to romantic places, D9 D7+5 G6 And still my heart has wings -B7 E7 A7 Em7 A7 These foolish things remind me of you.
D6 Bm7 Em9 A7 A tinkling piano in the next apartment, D6 Bm7 E9 A7 Those stumblin' words that told you what my heart meant, D9 D7+5 G6 A fairground's faded swings -B7 E7 A7 D C#7 These foolish things remind me of you.
Bridge: F#m7 Bm6 C#9 F#m F#m7 You came, you saw, you conquered me; A F#m7 Bm7 E9 When you did that to me, A7 Cdim Em7 A7 I knew somehow this had to be.
D6 Bm7 Em9 A7 The winds of March that make my heart a dancer, D6 Bm7 E9 A7 A telephone that rings but who's to answer? D9 D7+5 GM7 Oh, how the ghost of you clings -B7 E7 A7 D Cdim These foolish things remind me of you.
Em7
A7
(Instrumental Break - 1 Verse)
Bridge 2: F#m7 Bm6 C#9 F#m F#m7 How strange, how sweet, to find you still! A F#m7 Bm7 E9 These things are dear to me; A7 Cdim Em7 A7 They seem to bring you near to me.
D6 Bm7 Em9 A7 The sigh of midnight trains in empty stations D6 Bm7 E9 A7 Silk stockings thrown aside, dance in-vi-ta-tions D9 D7+5 GM7 Oh, how the ghost of you clings -B7 E7 A7 D G These foolish things remind me of you.
D
These Foolish Things
They All Laughed Words & Music by Ira & George Gershwin Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1979
A F#m Bm7 E7 They all laughed at Christopher Columbus Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 C7 B7 When he said the world was round; A F#m Bm7 E7 A They all laughed when Edison recorded sound; A F#m Bm7 E7 They all laughed at Wilbur and his brother Gdim G#7 C#m7-5 When they said that man could fly;
F#7
E C#m7-5 B7 They told Mar - co - ni wire-less was a pho - ney -E7 F#7 G7 F#7 E7 It's the same old cry.
EM7 A7/9 A A7 They laughed at me wan - ting you,
A6 C#7 F#7 Said I was reach - ing for the moon; B7 Bm7 D6 C#7 E7 But oh, you came through -- now they'll have to change their tune. A F#m Bm7 E7 They all said we nev - er could be hap - py; C#7 F#7 B7 They laughed at us, and how. A F#7 D6 E7 A Edim But ho - ho - ho, who's got the last laugh now?
D9
E7
A F#m Bm7 E7 They all laughed at Rock - e - fel - ler Cen - ter, Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 C7 B7 Now they're fight - ting to get in; A F#m Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 A They all laughed at Whit - ney and his cot - ton gin. A F#m Bm7 E7 They all laughed at Ful - ton and his steam boat, Gdim G#7 C#m7-5 Her - shey and his choc - 'late bar;
F#7
E C#m7-5 B7 Ford and his Liz - zie kept laugh - ers bu - sy, E7 F#7 G7 F#7 E7 That's how peo - ple are.
EM7 A7/9 A A7 They laughed at me want - ing you,
A6 C#7 F#7 Said it would be hel - lo, good - bye; B7 Bm7 D6 C#7 But oh, you came through -- now they're eating hum - ble pie.
E7
A F#m Bm7 E7 They all said we'd nev - er get to - geth - er; C#7 F#7 B7 Dar - ling, let's take a bow, A F#7 D6 E7 For ho - ho - ho, who's got the last laugh, A F#7 D6 E7 He - he - he, let's at the past laugh, A F#7 D6 E7 A Ha - ha - ha, who's got the last laugh now?
D9
A6
They All Laughed
They Can't Take That Away From Me Words & Music by Ira & George Gershwin Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1962 Performed by Fred Astaire, 1952, in the movie "Shall We Dance"
Em7 A7/9 D6 F#m The way you wear your hat, D Fdim A7 The way you sip your tea
D6
A7sus4
Em7 A7/9 DM7 Am7 The mem'ry of all that...
A7
D7
Cdim G Em Bm7-5 A7 No, no, they can't take that a-way from me
Em7 A7/9 D6 F#m The way your smile just beams, D Fdim A7 The way you sing off key
A7sus4
Em7 A7/9 DM7 Am7 The way you haunt my dreams...
D6
A7
D7
Cdim G Em A7 D No, no, they can't take that away from me.
Bridge: DM7 F#m B7 F#m B7 F#m B7 C#7 We may never, never meet again on the bumpy road to love F#m B7 F#m B7 E7 Still, I'll always, always keep the memory of
Em7 A7/9 D6 The way you hold your knife,
F#m
D Fdim A7 A7sus4 The way we danced till three Em7 A7/9 DM7 The way you changed my life...
Am7
A7
D6
A7
D7
Cdim G Em A7 Bm7 No, no, they can't take that away from me, First Time: Em7 D G D F#m G A D DM7 No, they can't take that a - way from me.
Em7
Last Time: Em7 D G D F#m G A7 D No, they can't take that a - way from me.
DM7
Bm7
D F#m A D F#m A They can't take that a - way, they can't take that a - way Em7 D G D F#m G A D No, they can't take that a - way from me.
Bm7
G
G/B
D9
They Can't Take That Away From Me
They Didn't Believe Me Words & Music by Herbert Reynolds & Jerome Kern, 1914 Recorded by Julie London, 1960
G Em Am Am+5 D9 Am7 D7 G And when I told them how beautiful you are,
G/F#
E7
Fdim Am Am+5 D9 Am7 D7 G Am7 alt They didn't believe me, they didn't believe me.
G
Edim Am7 Cm D9 Your lips, your eyes, your cheeks, your hair, Bm7 Am7 G Are in a class beyond compare; Em6 Bm Bm+7 You're the loveliest girl
Bm7 Bm6 G7 F#7 Bm that one could see.
E7-9 Am Am+5 D9 And when I tell them, D7sus4 D7 G G/F# Em And I'm certainly going to tell them, Em7 Am Am+5 D9 D7 Dm6 That I'm the man whose wife you'll one day be, E7-9 Am Am+5 Cm They'll never believe me,
E7
Cm7 Bm7-5 E7 they'll never believe me,
E7-9 Am Am+7 Am7 Am6 Dm7-5 That from this great big world you've cho - sen me, E7-9 Am Bm7 C Cm G6 That from this great big world you've cho - sen me.
They Say it's Spring Words & Music by Marty Clark & Bob Haymes Recorded by Blossom Dearie, 1957
E7
They Say it's Spring
Intro Verse: G Cdim C Edim G When I was young I lived in a world of dreams G Cdim C Edim G Of moods and myths and il - lu - sion - ar - y schemes Em B7 Though now I'm much more grown up Em B7 I fear that I must own up D9 A7 To the fact that I'm in doubt of D9 Am7 D7/9 What the modern cynics shout of.
G G/E Am7 D7 G G/E Am7 Cdim D7 They say it's spring, this feeling light as a feather; Em Gdim B7 Em Gdim B7 They say this thing, this magic we share together Am Em C Cdim Came with the weather, too.
G G/E Am7 They say it's May
D7
G G/E Am7 Cdim D7 that's made me daft as a daisy;
Em Gdim B7 B7/F# Em Gdim It's May, they say, that gave the whole world B7 Am Em C Cdim This crazy, heavenly, hazy hue. Bridge: F#7 B7 I'm a lark on the wing F#7 Gdim F#7 I'm the spark of a firefly's fling Fdim C Am Edim G Yet to me, this must be
E7
C C/B Am7 Am7/G B7 Cdim Something more than a sea - son - al thing.
D7
G G/E Am7 D7 G G/E Am7 Cdim D7 Could it be spring, those bells that I can hear ringing? Em Gdim B7 B7/F# Em Gdim B7 It may be spring, but when the robins stop singing Cdim Em B7 You're what I'm clinging to Edim G G/E Am7 Cdim G G-Fdim C-Cdim Though they say it's spring, it's you.
G-G/B
Am7-Cdim
G G/E Am7 D7 G G/E Am7 Cdim D7 If poets sing, that when a heart's sym - pa - thet - ic Em Gdim B7 B7/F# Em Gdim B7 It's merely spring, then poets plights are pa - thet - ic Am Em C Cdim Though I'm poetic too,
G G/E Am7 D7 G G/E Am7 Cdim D7 They say it's spring -- for lovers, there's where the lure is, Em Gdim B7 B7/F# Em Gdim B7 That evil thing for which Sep - tem - ber the cure is, Am Em C Cdim This they are sure is true; Bridge 2: F#7 B7 Though I know that it's so F#7 Gdim F#7 That my fancy may turn in the spring, Fdim C Am Edim G E7 With the right one in sight C C/B Am7 Am7/G B7 Cdim One can find a per - pet - u - al thing.
D7
They Say it's Spring
G G/E Am7 D7 G G/E Am7 Cdim D7 Did I need spring to bring the ring that you bought me? Em Gdim B7 B7/F# Em Gdim B7 Thought it was spring that marvelous day that you caught me, Cdim Em B7 Darling, I thought we knew, Edim G G/E Am7 Cdim G G-Fdim C-Cdim That it wasn't spring, 'twas you.
G-G/B
Am7-Cdim G6
*Requested by recent visitor Roger Marchese, who also provided a lyric transcription.Blossom Dearie (and yes, that is her real name) has such a little girl voice and unpretentious delivery that you begin listening to her music with the feeling that you're being set up for a punchline at some point -- but the punchline never comes. I found this song growing on me very quickly, and have sought out a number of her other recordings since hearing this one.
They Say it's Spring
They Say It's Wonderful Words & Music by Irving Berlin Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1946 (#32)
Em7 G/B Gm7 A7 D D6 Cdim(IV) They say that falling in love is wonderful, G/B G/Bb It's wonderful,
A7 D9 so they say.
G
Cdim
A7
Em7 G/B Gm7 A7 D D6 And with a moon up above, it's wonderful, G/B G/Bb A7 D9 D D9 It's wonderful, so they tell me.
Cdim(IV)
Cdim
D7
G Gm7 Gdim I can't recall who said it, D D6 F#m I know I never read it,
F#m7
Bm Bm7 Cdim C#7 F#m I only know they tell me that love is grand, Bb9 Em7 G/B Gm7 A7 And the thing that's known as romance F#m F#m7 B7 Is won-der-ful, wonderful, Em7 G/B A7 Em7 D6 F#m In ev'ry way, so they say.
Bm9
Em7
A7
Em7
G/B Gm7 A7 D D6 Cdim(IV) You'll find that falling in love is wonderful,
G/B G/Bb It's wonderful,
A7 D9 so they say.
G
Cdim
A7
G Gm7 Gdim D D6 F#m F#m7 To leave your house some morning, and without any warning, Bm Bm7 Cdim C#7 F#m You're stopping people shouting that love is grand. Bb9 Em7 G/B Gm7 A7 F#m F#m7 And to hold the girl in your arms is wonderful, Em7 G/B A7 Em7 D6 Cdim(IV) In ev'ry way, so they say.
Gm7
A7
A7+5
B7 wonderful, D6
The Things We Did Last Summer Words & Music by Sammy Cahn & Jule Styne Recorded by Jo Stafford with The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, 1946
D7 G Cdim Am7 D9 The boat rides we would take, the moonlight on the lake, G6 G/F# Bm7-5 The way we danced and hummed our fav'rite song;
E7
Am7 Cdim G Edim Am7 D9 G Cdim The things we did last summer, I'll remember all winter long.
D7 G Cdim Am7 D9 The midway and the fun, the kewpie dolls we won, G6 G/F# Bm7-5 The bell I rang to prove that I was strong;
E7
Am7 Cdim G Edim Am7 D9 G The things we did last summer, I'll remember all winter long.
Bridge: Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 The early morning hike, the rented tandem bike, C C/B Cdim C C/B The lunches that we used to pack; Em7 A7 Em7 A7 We never could explain that sudden summer rain, D7 Edim D9 D7 The looks we got when we got back.
D7 G Cdim Am7 D9 The leaves began to fade like promises we made; G6 G/F# Bm7-5 How could a love that seemed to right go wrong?
E7
Am7 Cdim G Edim Am7 D9 G The things we did last summer, I'll remember all winter long.
D7
Things Words & Music by Bobby Darin Recorded by Bobby Darin, 1962 (#3)
C C/B Am7 Am7/G C Dm7 G7 Ev'ry night I sit here by my window, C C/B Am7 Am7/G G D7 Staring at the lonely ave - nue,
G7
C C7 F Fm Watching lovers holding hands and laughing, C C/B Dm7 G C Thinkin' about the things we used to do.
F
C
C/B Thinkin' 'bout
Refrain: G G7 C Things, like a walk in the park, things, like a kiss in the dark, G G7 C (N.C.) Things, like a sailboat ride -- what about the night we cried? F Fm C C/B Am7 Am7/G Things like a lover's vow, things that we don't do now, F Dm7 G G7 C Thinkin' 'bout the things we used to do.
F
C C/B Am7 Am7/G C Dm7 Mem-o-ries are all I have to cling to,
C
G7
D7
G7
G
C C/B Am7 Am7/G G And heartaches are the friends I'm talkin' to;
C C7 F Fm When I'm not thinkin' of just how much I love you, C C/B Dm7 G C I'm thinkin' about the things we used to do.
Repeat Refrain:
F
C
C/B Thinkin' 'bout
C C/B Am7 Am7/G C Dm7 I still can hear the jukebox softly playin', C C/B Am7 Am7/G G And the face I see each day belongs to you;
D7
G
G7
C C7 F Fm Though there's not a single sound, and there's nobody else around, C C/B Dm7 G C Well, there's just me thinkin' 'bout the things we used to do.
F
C
C/B
Repeat Refrain:
Coda: C C/B Dm7 G C And the heartaches are the friends I'm talkin' to, C C/B Dm7 G C Thinkin' 'bout the things we used to do, C C/B Dm7 G C Starin' at the lonely av-e-nue.
F
F
F
C
C
C/B
C/B
C
Things
Think of Me Thinking of You Words & Music by Charlie Abbott, Johnny Marvin & Dale Wimbrow Recorded by Leon Redbone, 1985
Think of Me Thinking of You
G Am7 G C G Am7 Cdim G When all your joys, like broken toys, lie at your feet, C G And you have learned that life is just a game; C D Am7 G When you confess that happiness is bittersweet, Em7 A7 E7 A7 D7 Am7 Remember me -- I still will be the same.
Cdim
G B7 When your day has passed away, C Cm G And skies are grey, sweetheart, E7 D7 Think of me
Am7
Cdim
D7
C C/B Am7 G think - ing of you.
G B7 Remember, too, that only you C Cm G Can keep us two apart -E7 D7 Think of me
Am7
Cdim
D7
C C/B Am7 G think - ing of you.
B7 Cdim B7 Cdim My future lies within your eyes, Em B7 Em Where love lights used to shine; A7 Em7 A7 Gdim I'd give my all to hear the call Am7 Cdim D7 That tells me you are mine.
G B7 And if it's true that someone new C Cm G Is calling you, sweetheart, E7 D7 Think of me
Am7
Cdim
D7
C C/B Am7 G think - ing of you.
D7
Thinking Of You Words & Music by Burt Kalmar & Harry Ruby Recorded by Eddie Fisher, 1950*
D Em7 A7 Why
D DM7 D DM7 Cdim B7 is it I spend the day,
Cdim Em B+ A7 Wake up, and end the day Em7 A7 D Thinking of you?
D Em7 A7 D DM7 D DM7 Cdim B7 Why does it do this to me? Cdim Em B+ A7 Is it such bliss to be Em7 A7 D Thinking of you?
Bridge: F#7 Bm F#7 Edim D9 Fdim A And when I fall asleep at night it seems G G/F# D7/9 Em7 D7/9 G G/F# Em7 F#7 You just tip - toe in - to all my dreams.
A7 D Em7 A7 D DM7 D DM7 Cdim So I think of no oth -
B7 er one,
Cdim Em B+ A7 Ever since I've be -gun Em7 A7 D Thinking of you.
*According to information on www.allmusic.com, it was the 1950 recording of this song that launched Fisher's recording career with RCA Victor. Fisher recorded a number of singles for them, but it was not until four of them had reached the top ten in popularity that the label decided to release an album of his work in 1952. It's enough to make one wonder how many of today's "recording artists" would have careers at all if they were held to the same criteria before they could record an album. And cynic that I am, I can't help but wonder if we wouldn't be better off if the were...and if some of them might not be, as well.
This Can't Be Love Words & Music by Lorenz Hart & Richard Rodgers Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1954
D A7 D A7 G/B G/Bb This can't be love, because I feel so well D F#m Bm7 Bm7/E E7 No sobs, no sorrows, no sighs
A7
D A7 D A7 G/B G/Bb This can't be love, I get no dizzy spell D F#m G A7/6 A7 D My head is not in the skies.
Bridge:
DM7 C#m7-5 Gdim F#7 C#m7-5 Bm Gdim My heart does not stand still, just hear it beat
Bm
Bm7-5 F#7 B7 E7-9 A7+5 is too sweet to be love
This
D A7 D A7 G/B G/Bb This can't be love, because I feel so well Edim D F#m G A7 Gm7 But still I love to look in your eyes
Gdim
D
Repeat Bridge:
D A7 D A7 G/B G/Bb This can't be love, because I feel so well Edim G G/F# A7 A7+5 D C#m7-5 B7 But still I love to look in your eyes G G/F# A7 A7+5 A7 G Gdim Still I love to look in your eyes.
D
B7 E7 A7+5
D6
*Thanks to Annie L. both for the suggestion, and for providing a copy of the lyrics to get me started.
This Guy's in Love with You Words & Music by Hal David & Burt Bacharach Recorded by Herb Alpert, 1968 (#1)
D Gmaj7 You see this guy?
Bm7 D Em7 This guy's in love with you
C
D Gmaj7 F# F#7 Bm Yes, I'm in love--who looks at you the way I do? Am D7 G Gm When you smile I can tell we know each other very well. F#m Bm Em A7 A A9 A7 How can I show you I'm glad I got to know you, 'cause:
D Gmaj7 Bm7 D Em7 I've heard some talk; they say you think I'm fine.
C
D Gmaj7 F# F#7 Bm Yes, I'm in love...and what I'd do to make you mine! Am D7 G Gm Tell me now, is it so? Don't let me be the last to know. F#m Bm Em A7 A A9 A7 My hands are shaking; don't let my heart keep breaking, 'cause D Gmaj7 D Gmaj7 D F#m Bm I need your love, I want your love; say you're in love Bm7-5 E7 In
A6 007670 love with this guy;
C#m7 006654
A7 ||: DM7 If not I'll just die.
A7 575655
GM7 :||
This Could Be The Start of Something Big Words & Music by Steve Allen Recorded by Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme, 1960
This Could Be The Start of Something Big
A7 Cdim D F#m Bm Bm7/E Em7 You're walkin' along the street, or you're at a party,
G/B
A7
Cdim G G/F# Em7 Em6 Bm Bm7/E Or else you're alone and then you suddenly dig, B7 G G/F# Em7 Em6 F#m Em7 B7 You're looking' in someone's eyes, you suddenly re - al - ize G G/F# Em6 Gdim D Bm7 That this could be the start of something big.
Em7
A7 Cdim D F#m Bm Bm7/E Em7 G/B You're lunching at Twen - ty-One and watchin' your diet,
A7
Cdim G G/F# Em7 Em6 Bm Bm7/E Declining a char - lotte russe, accepting a fig, B7 G G/F# Em7 Em6 F#m Em7 B7 When out of a clear blue sky, it's suddenly gal and guy, G G/F# Em6 Gdim D Gdim And this could be the start of something big.
D
Bridge: DM7 D7 Cdim Am7 Cdim D7 Am7 There's no controlling the unrolling of your fate, my friend, Cdim Am7 Cdim D7 Am7 D7 Am7 Who knows what's written in the mag - ic book.
D9
D9
D7 G G/F# Em Em6 Bm Bm7/E But when a lover you discover at the gate my friend, Bm7-5 E E7 Em7 Bm7-5 A7 In - vite her in without a sec - ond look.
A7 Cdim D F#m Bm Bm7/E Em7 You're up in an aer - o - plane or dining at Sardi's, Cdim G G/F# Em7 Em6 Bm Bm7/E Or lying at Mal - i - bu alone on the sand, B7 G G/F# Em7 Em6 F#m Em7 B7 You suddenly hear a bell, and right away you can tell G G/F# Em6 Edim D That this could be the start of something grand.
G/B
A7
Bridge 2:
D Em7 F#m7 Edim DM7 D6 This could be the start of something very big, Cdim G G/F# Em7 Why don't you play your part? Em6 Gm Edim Gdim C C/B Please give your heart to me
Am7
Am7/G and
A7 see.
D Em7 F#m7 Edim DM7 D6 This could be the start of something wonderful, Cdim G G/F# Em7 Why don't you take a chance? Em6 Gm Edim Gdim Just try romance with
C C/B me
Am7
Am7/G and
A7 see.
A7 Cdim D F#m Bm Bm7/E Em7 You're watchin' the sun come up and countin' your money,
G/B
A7
Cdim G G/F# Em7 Em6 Bm Bm7/E Or else in a dim caf - e you're ordering wine, B7 G G/F# Then suddenly there he
Em7 Em6 F#m Em7 B7 is, and you wanna be where he is,
G G/F# Em6 Gdim And this must be the start of something... F#m C#m7-5 F#7 B7 This could be the heart of something... G G/F# Em6 Gdim D This could be the start of something big.
*Lawrence & Gorme introduced this song on The Tonight Show in the mid-50's when composer Allen was hosting it. Thanks to information received from a recent visitor, I was able to correct the recording date to 1960.
This Could Be The Start of Something Big
This Is All I Ask Words & Music by Gordon Jenkins Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1963 (#70)
Intro Verse: G7 C Edim Dm7 G7 As I approach the prime of my life, Dm7 G7 Cdim C I find I have the time of my life C/B F Fdim Learning to enjoy at my leisure Em B7 Edim All the simple pleasures, F G C And so I hap - pi - ly concede
E7
A7 Cm7-5 A7 Dm7 Dm7-5 G7 This is all I ask, Dm7 G7 Fdim C Edim This is all I need.
G7 Am7 G/B C Am Beau - ti - ful girls, Dm7 Fdim When you walk
Dm7
Edim Gdim walk a little slower
G7 C by me;
G7 Am7 G/B C7 Lin - ger - ing sunsets, Dm Am Dm6 B7 CM7 Am7 B7 Stay a little longer with the lone - ly sea. Cdim B7 Em B+ Em7 Children everywhere, when you shoot at bad men, Em6 A7 Shoot at me
Em7
A7
Am7 Am7-5 D7 Am7 D7 Take me to that strange, enchanted land Dm7 Am7 Em7-5 G7+ Grown-ups seldom un - ders - tand.
G7 Am7 G/B C Am Wan - der - ing rainbows,
Edim Gdim leave a bit of color
Dm7 Fdim G7 C For my heart to own; G7 Am7 G/B C7 Stars in the sky,
Dm
Gdim Dm make my wish come true
B7 C Cdim Am Before the night has flown, Asus4 Am FM7 E7-9 B7 Em C9 Am7 Edim And let the music play as long as there's a song to sing, A7 Dm7 Dm7-5 G7 Fdim C And I will stay younger than Spring.
Most recently suggested by, and based in part on a chart provided by, recent visitor Fiel Santos.
This Is All I Ask
This Is Always Words & Music by Harry Warren & Mack Gordon Recorded by Jo Stafford (1944?)
D Bm G Edim This isn't sometimes, this is al - ways. Em7 G/E G6/E G/B Em7 G Edim This isn't may - be, this is al - ways. D D6 A G G/F# G/E Em7 A7sus4 A7 This is love, the real beginning of for - ev - er.
D Bm G Edim This isn't just mid-summer mad - ness, Em7 G/E G6/E Em7 G Edim A passing glow, a mo - ment's glad - ness -D Bm7 DM7 B7 Em7 Yes, it's love; I knew it on the night we met. Em B+ Em7 Em6 You tied a string around my heart, D DM7 Fdim Em7 So how can I for - get you? D Bm7 Em7 A7 Edim D With every kiss I know that this is al - ways.
Here's yet another case that proves the ol' Guitarguy ain't nearly as well-informed as he'd like to think he is. I had never heard -- nor even heard of -- this song until the last month. A visitor to the site, Herve S., asked for three songs (all of which made this month's additions) but this is one I was not remotely familiar with; still, judging from who wrote it, I had a gut feeling I'd like it, so I searched it out. Turns out I was right -- it's a beauty to listen to, if you haven't heard it. And thanks, Herve, for the suggestions!
This Love Of Mine Words & Music by Frank Sinatra, Sol Parker & Henry Sanicola Recorded by Tommy Dorsey, 1941 (#3), Vocal by Frank Sinatra
Instrumental Intro:
| D
Fdim | Em7 A7 |
(A7) D Fdim Em7 Like the mountains that reach for the sky, D Fdim Em7 Like the rivers that run to the sea:
A7
A7
Melody: A7 B7 A7 Em7 G/B This love of mine
A7
D7 D7+5 G6 G/B Though life is empty B7 Em7 A7 You're always on my mind,
G/B D G6 goes on and on,
A7
D
A7+5 D since you have gone. Em7 A7 D though out of sight;
Bm7-5 E7 Bm7 It's lonesome through the day,
E7
Bm7-5 A7 A7+5 and Oh! The night.
A7 B7 A7 Em7 G/B A7 G/B A7 D G6 I cry my heart out it's bound to break;
A7
D
D7 D7+5 G6 A7+5 D Since nothing matters, let it break. B7 Em B+ F# I ask the sun and the moon,
F#7 Bm Bm7 the stars that shine:
Bm7-5 D Bm7 A7 A7+5 D to become of it, this love of mine?
What's
E7
This Is My Song Words & Music by Charlie Chaplin Recorded by Petula Clark, 1967 (#3
INTRO VERSE C Am Cdim CM7/6 Why is my heart so light? C Cdim Dm7 Why are the stars so bright? G7 Dm7 Cdim Dm7 Why is the sky so blue
G7
G7
Cdim Dm7 Cdim C G Since the hour I met you?
C Am Cdim CM7/6 Flowers are smi - ling bright C Cdim Dm7 Smiling for our delight
G7
G7 Dm7 Cdim Dm7 Smiling so ten - der - ly Cdim Dm7 Cdim C For the world, you and me
G7
G
BRIDGE C Cdim Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 Cdim C I know why the world is smiling, smiling so ten - der - ly A A7 Dm It hears the same old story
Dm+7
D D7 G7 through all e - ter - ni - ty
MELODY C CM7 C C9 CM7 Love, this is my song CM7/6 Here
CM7 C CM7/6 Cdim Dm7 is a song, a ser - e - nade to you
G7
G7 Cdim G7 The world can - not be wrong Bm7-5 G7 Fdim C If in this world there is you C9 Am Em7 F I care not what the world may say; G7 Cdim G7 Fdim With - out your love there is no
C day.
G C CM7 C C9 CM7 So, Love, this is my song, CM7/6 CM7 C CM7/6 Cdim Dm7 G7 C Here is a song, a ser - e - nade to you.
This was Clark's fourth-biggest hit, from songwriter Charlie Chaplin's last film "The Countess from Hong Kong." Petula also recorded this song in French, Italian, and German, making it a huge world-wide smash hit. (Information from Lyrics World.) Suggested by recent visitor George Ruetters -- who coincidentally showed amazing patience in waiting for me to finally get this done.
This Is My Song
This Masquerade Words & Music by Leon Russell Recorded by George Benson, 1976 (#10)
Am Am+7 Am7 D9 Are we really happy with this lonely game we play, Am F7 E7 Looking for words to say?
Bm7-5
E7
Am Am+7 Am7 D9 Searching but not finding understanding any way, F7 E7 Am We're lost in this masquerade
Bridge: Gm7 C7 FM7 Dm7 Both afraid to say we're just too far away Gm7 C7 FM7 From being close together from the start; F#m7 B7 E6 E6 alt We tried to talk it over, but the words got in the way; D B7 E7 Bm7-5 E7 We're lost inside this lonely game we play.
(Instrumental Interlude - 1 verse)
Repeat Bridge: Am Am+7 Am7 D9 Thoughts of leaving disappear ev'ry time I see your eyes, Am F7 E7 No matter how hard I try
Bm7-5
E7
Am Am+7 Am7 D9 To understand the reason that we carry on this way, F7 E7 Am Am+7 Am7 Am6 F7 E7 Am We're lost in this masquerade.
This Time of the Year Words & Music by Cliff Owens & Jesse Hollis Recorded by Brook Benton, 1960
DM7 D6 Dm+7 Dm6 Little girls and little boys, A9 A F#m Cdim B7 Dream of worlds full of toys, D9 Bm7-5 E7 Cdim E7 A This time of the year when Christmas is near.
DM7 D6 Dm+7 Dm6 Evergreens are snowy white, A9 A F#m Cdim B7 Sleigh bells ring through the night, D9 Bm7-5 E7 E7sus4 E7 A This time of the year when Christ - mas is near.
Bridge: Em7 A7 And somewhere near a steeple, D DM7 D6 People kneel and pray, B7 Bm7-5 Cdim E7 And choirs sing carols of Christmas day.
DM7 D6 Dm+7 Dm6 Santa Claus is on his way, A9 A F#m Cdim B7 Loads of joy, on his sleigh, D9 Bm7-5 E7 E7sus4 E7 F#7 This time of the year when Christ - mas is near, D9 Bm7-5 E7 E7sus4 E7 A This time of the year when Christ - mas is near.
This Ole House Words & Music by Stuart Hamblen Recorded by Rosemary Clooney, 1954
C F This ole house once knew my children, this ole house once knew my wife; G C This ole house was home and comfort as we fought the storms of life. C F This old house once rang with laughter, this old house heard many shouts; G C Now she trembles in the darkness when the lightnin' walks about.
Refrain: F Ain't a-gonna need this house no longer, C Ain't a-gonna need this house no more; G C C/B Am7 Ain't got time to fix the shingles, ain't got time to fix the floor, Am7/G F Fdim(III) Fdim C C/B Am7 Ain't got time to oil the hinges nor to mend the win-dow-pane; Gdim G G7 Ain't gonna need this house no longer-G G/A G/B C I'm a-gettin' ready to meet the saints.
This ole house is a-gettin' shaky, this ole house is a-gettin' old; This ole house lets in the rain, this ole house lets in the cold. Oh, my knees are a-gettin' shaky, but I feel no fear nor pain, 'Cause I see an angel peekin' through a broken windowpane. Repeat Refrain:
This This This Just
ole house is afraid of thunder, this ole house is afraid of storms; ole house just groans and trembles when the night wind flings its arms. ole house is gettin' feeble, this old house is needin' paint; like me it's tuckered out, but I'm a-gettin' ready to meet the saints.
Repeat Refrain:
My ol' hound dog lies a-sleepin'--he don't know I'm gonna leave, Else he'd wake up by the fireplace and he'd sit there and howl and grieve. But my huntin' days are over; ain't gonna hunt the coon no more; Gabriel done brought in my chariot when the wind blew down the door. Repeat Refrain:
This Will Make You Laugh Words & Music by Irene Higginbotham Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1941
DM7/9 A7sus4 DM7 Em7 F#m Em7 A6/7/9 A7/6 This will make you laugh -- I staked my dreams on you. DM7/9 A7sus4 DM7 Em7 Em6 Em7 A9 Em7 A7/9 This will make you laugh -- they nev - er did come true. DM7 A7 DM7 Em6 A7 B7 Cdim B7 Bm Bm7sus4 F#7 Bm I took a chance on the one ro - mance, and vowed it couldn't miss. E7/9 Cdim E7/6 Bm7-5 A7 A7+5 But I should have known to never judge a heart borrowed kiss.
DM7/9 A7sus4 DM7 Em7 F#m Em7 A6/7/9 A7/6 This will make you laugh -- I once be - lieved in you. DM7/9 A7sus4 DM7 Em7 Em6 Em7 A9 Em7 A7/9 And for all my love, you did - n't see it through. G9 G6 G9 G6 Cdim B7 Of all the fools, I break the rule; D F#7 B7 I love you still you see, G9 Cdim A7 Em7 Em6 A7 A7sus4 A7 D This will make you laugh, but it's not fun - ny to me.
Those Lazy Hazy Crazy Days Of Summer Words & Music by Charles Tobias & Hans Carste Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1963 (#6)
Those Lazy Hazy Crazy Days Of Summer
D9 Am7 D7 G9 D9 G9 Em7 A Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer, A7 Cdim A7 D7 Am7 Cdim G Those days of soda and pretzels and beer; D9 Am7 D7 G9 D9 G9 Em7 A Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer -A7 Cdim A7 D7 Am7 D9 Cdim G Dust off the sun and moon and sing a song of cheer.
Bridge 1: G/F# C7 B7 C7 B7 C7 B7 Just fill your basket full of sandwiches and wee - nies, C7 B7 C7 B7 Em Then lock the house up, now you're set; Em7/9 A7 Em7/9 A7 Em7/9 A7 And on the beach you'll see the girls in their bi - ki - nis, Em7 D7 A7 D7 A7 D7 As cute as ever but they never get 'em wet.
D9 Am7 D7 G9 D9 G9 Em7 A Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer, A7 Cdim A7 D7 Am7 Cdim G Those days of soda and pretzels and beer; D9 Am7 D7 G9 D9 G9 Em7 A Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer -A7 Cdim A7 D7 Am7 D9 Cdim G You'll wish that summer could always be here.
D9 Am7 D7 G9 D9 G9 Em7 A Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer, A7 Cdim A7 D7 Am7 Cdim G Those days of soda and pretzels and beer; D9 Am7 D7 G9 D9 G9 Em7 A Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer -A7 Cdim A7 D7 Am7 D9 Cdim G Dust off the sun and moon and sing a song of cheer.
Bridge 2: G/F# C7 B7 C7 B7 C7 B7 Don't hafta tell a girl and fella about a drive-in C7 B7 C7 B7 Em Or some ro-man-tic movie scene; Em7/9 A7 Em7/9 A7 Em7/9 A7 Right from the moment that those lovers start ar - ri - vin' Em7 D7 A7 D7 A7 D7 You'll see more kissin' in the cars than on the screen.
D9 Am7 D7 G9 D9 G9 Em7 A Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer, A7 Cdim A7 D7 Am7 Cdim G Those days of soda and pretzels and beer; D9 Am7 D7 G9 D9 G9 Em7 A Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer -A7 Cdim A7 D7 Am7 D9 Cdim G B7 You'll wish that summer could always be here,
E7
A7 Cdim A7 D7 Am7 D9 Cdim G B7 You'll wish that summer could always be here,
E7
A7 Cdim A7 D7 Am7 D9 Cdim G You'll wish that summer could always be here.
Thanks to recent visitor Thomas Brian for the suggestion.
Those Lazy Hazy Crazy Days Of Summer
Three Coins In The Fountain Words & Music by Jule Styne & Sammy Cahn Recorded by The Four Aces, 1954 (#1)
C Dm7/G Three coins in a fountain, Dm7 G7 CM7 Each one seeking happiness, C C/B Am7 Am7/G D7 Thrown by three hopeful lovers... Fdim G7 C6 Which one will the fountain bless?
C Dm7/G Three hearts by fountain, Dm7 G7 CM7 Each heart longing for its home; C C/B There they
Am7 Am7/G D7 lie in the fountain,
Fdim G7 C6 Somewhere in the heart of Rome.
Bridge: FM7 C9 Which one will the fountain bless? Fm Fdim(III) Dm7 G7 Which one will the fountain bless?
C Dm7/G Three coins in a fountain... Dm7 G7 CM7 Through the ripples how they shine. C C/B Am7 Am7/G D7 Just one wish will be granted; Fdim G7 C6 One heart will wear a Valentine.
Coda: F Dm7 Fdim C(9) Make it mine, make it mine, make it mine.
Three Little Worlds Words & Music by Bert Kalmer & Harry Ruby Recorded by Bing Crosby & The Rhythm Boys, 1930
A F#m D9 A Three lit - tle words; Cdim A Cm7 Cdim E7 D9 E7 Oh what I'd give for that won - der - ful phrase. E7 Cdim E7 A F#m D9 A To hear those three lit - tle words, Cdim A Cm7 Cdim E7 D9 E7 That's all I'd live for the rest of my days. A F#m D9 A A9 A7 And what I feel in my heart, Em7/9 A7/6 A7 They tell sin - cere - ly -D B7 D Cdim Bm7-5 E7 No oth - er words can tell it half so clear - ly. A F#m D9 A Cdim A Cm7 Cdim Three lit - tle words, eight lit - tle let - ters D9 E7/6 E7 A Which sim - ply mean, "I love you."
The Thrill Is Gone Words & Music by Lew Brown & Ray Henderson, 1931 Recorded by Julie London, 1960
E E6 E EM7 F#m Bm7-5 I'm in your arms, and you are kissing me, Em6 A9 Am7 B7 Cdim Esus4 E Bm7-5 B7 E But there seems to be something miss - ing in your kissing. E E6 E EM7 F#m Bm7-5 The love we knew is just a memory; Cdim Am7 B7 Cdim B7 It's turned into a com - e - dy.
Em B+ A9 A7/9 The thrill is gone, the thrill is gone; Am7 D9 D7+5 GM7 G6 F Am6 B7 Em I can see it in your eyes, I can hear it in your sighs, Am6 Em6 C7 Am F#7 B7 Feel your touch and re - al - ize the thrill is gone.
Em B+ A9 A7/9 The nights are cold, for love is old. Am7 D9 D7+5 GM7 G6 Love was grand when love was new F Am6 B7 Em Birds were sing - ing, skies were blue. Am6 Em6 C7 Am F#7 B7 Now I don't ap - peal to you -- the thrill is gone.
B7 G GM7 Em6 F#7 Em This is the end, so why pre - tend First Time: Am7 F7/9 F7 B7 And let it lin - ger on?
B7 B+ Em CM7 The thrill is gone.
F#7
B7
B7 B+ Em Am6 The thrill is gone.
Em
Em6
Last Time: Am7 F7/9 F7 B7 And let it lin - ger on?
Originally popularized by Rudy Vallee in 1931 when it reached #10.
Through the Eyes of Love Words & Music by Carole Bayer Sager & Marvin Hamlisch, 1973 Recorded by Melissa Manchester, 1979; from the Movie "Ice Castles" Intro:
||:
A9
|
D9
:||
A9 E/A Please, don't let this feeling end, Em6 A7/9 D9 DM7 It's ev'rything I am, it's ev'rything I want to be; Bm7-5 E7 C#m7-5 F#m Bm7-5 E7 C#m7-5 F#m - A7 I can see what's mine now, finding out what's true DM7 Fdim(I) F#m7 Since I found you
B7
Bm7 Bm7/E Bm7-5 looking through the eyes of love.
E7
A9 E/A And now, I can take the time, Em6 A7/9 D9 DM7 I can see my life as it comes up shining now; Bm7-5 E7 C#m7-5 F#m Reaching out to touch you, DM7 Fdim(I) F#m7 Since I found you
B7
Bm7-5
E7 C#m7-5 I can feel so
F#m much
A7
Bm7 E7 D9 looking through the eyes of love.
A
Bridge: F#m Fdim(III) F#m And now I do believe Fdim(III) Bm7 Bm7/E A That even in the storm we'll find some light; Bm7 Fdim(III) D A B7 Bm7 Knowing you're beside me, I'm all right.
Bm7-5
E7
A9 E/A Please, don't let this feeling end, Em6 A7/9 D9 DM7 It might not come again, and I want to remember Bm7-5 E7 C#m7-5 How it feels to touch DM7 Since I
F#m Bm7-5 E7 C#m7-5 you, how I feel so
Fdim(I) F#m7 B7 Bm7 Bm7/E Bm7-5 found you looking through the eyes
F#m - A7 much E7
A D9 Bm7-5 of love.
A
Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree Words & Music by Irwin Levine & L. Russell Brown Recorded by Tony Orlando & Dawn, 1973 (#2)
C C/B Am Em I'm coming home, I've done my time;
B+
Gm7 A Gdim Dm Now I've got to know what is and isn't mine.
A7
Dm
F Fm Fdim C C/B Am If you received my letter telling you I'd soon be free, D7 Am7 D9 Am7 Then you know just what to do
Fm Dm7 G7 if you still want me,
Fm7 Gm7 Fm7 G7 If you still want me.
Refrain: C C/B Am7 Am7/G Em B+ Oh, tie a yellow ribbon round the old oak tree. A7 Gdim Gm7 A7 Dm A7 Dm It's been three long years -- do you still want me? F Fm C E Am If I don't see a ribbon round the old oak tree G7 C C/B I'll stay on the bus, forget about us, Am Am+7 A9 Put the blame on me Dm Dm+7 Dm7 Fm7 D7 G C Am If I don't see a yellow ribbon round the old oak tree.
Dm
G7
C C/B Am Em Busdriver, please look for me,
B+
Gm7 A Gdim Dm 'Cause I couldn't bear to see what I might see.
A7
Dm
F Fm Fdim C C/B Am I'm really in prison, and my love she holds the key: D7 Am7 D9 Am7 Fm Dm7 G7 A simple yellow ribbon's what I need to set me free; Fm7 Gm7 Fm7 G7 I wrote and told her, please,
Repeat Refrain:
Coda: Dm Dm7 Bb9 Now the whole damn bus is cheering, Fdim C C/B A7/9 And I can't believe I see Dm Dm7 Fm7 Fdim D7 G7 C Em Gm A Dm G C A hundred yellow ribbons round the old oak tree.
Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree
Til Then Words & Music by Eddie Seiler, Sol Marcus & Guy Wood Recorded by The Mills Brothers, 1944 (#8) Also recorded by The Hilltoppers, 1954 (#10) and by The Classics, 1963 (#20)
Intro verse: Em7 A7 A7+5 DM7 My love will leave you never,
Cdim
Em7 A7 A7+5 D So kiss me good-bye and smile; D7 Bm7 C#7 F#m "Til then" can't mean "forever," A E7 Em7 But it certainly could mean "a while."
A7
Melody: A7+5 D Bm7 Em7 A7 Til then, my darling, please wait for me; A7+5 D Bm7 Em7 A7 Til then, no matter when it will be. Edim G6 Fdim D6 B7 Em Gm A9 One day we'll be together again - please wait til then
Edim D Bm7 Our dreams A7+5 D Our love
Bm7
Edim G6 Gm Til then,
Em7 A7 will live though we are apart; Em7 F#7 I know will keep in our hearts.
Fdim D6 B7 Em7 A9 D please think of me lovingly, and wait for me.
Bridge: (C#7) F#m C#7 Al- though there are oceans we must cross F#m G#m7 And mountains that we must climb,
C#7
F#m C#7 I know every gain must have a loss, F#m7 B7 Em7 A7 So pray that our loss is nothing but time.
C#7
Edim D Bm7 Em7 A7 Til then, we'll dream of what there will be; A7+5 D Bm7 Em6 F#7 Til then, we'll call on each memory. Edim G6 Fdim DM7 B7 Til then, when I will hold you again, Cdim Em7 A9 D Please wait til then.
Bm7
Fdim
A7
Coda: Cdim Em7 G/B A7 A7+5 D Please wait - til - then.
Bm7
G
Gm
D
Til Then
Tico-Tico Words & Music by Aloysio Oliveira & Jose Abreu English lyric by Ervin Drake* Recorded by The Andrews Sisters, 1943
Am F Am Oh Tico Tico tick!
F E7 Oh Tico Tico tock!
F E7 Bm7-5 E7 Fdim Am This Tico Tico he's the cuckoo in my clock. Am7 F Dm7 F Am Am+7 And when he says: "Cuckoo!" he means it's time to woo; Am7 E7 Bm7-5 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 It's Tico time for all the lovers in the block.
Am F Am F E7 I've got a heavy date, a tete-a-tete at eight, F E7 Bm7-5 E7 Fdim Am So speak, oh Tico, tell me is it getting late? Am7 F Dm7 F Am Am+7 If I'm on time, "Cuckoo" but if I'm late, "Woo-woo!" Am7 E7 Bm7-5 E7 Fdim Am G The one my heart has gone to may not want to wait!
Bridge: Fdim C C/B Am7 Am7/G F For just a birdie, and a birdie who goes nowhere, Dm7 G Cdim G7 Cdim CM7/6 C He knows of ev'ry Lovers' Lane and how to go there; G C CM7 Dm7 G7 For in affairs of the heart, my Tico's terribly smart, Cdim G Cdim Dm7 G/B C He tells me: "Gently, sen - ti - ment' - ly at the start!" Fdim C C/B Am7 Am7/G F Oh, oh, I hear my little Tico Tico calling, Dm7 G Cdim G7 Cdim CM7/6 C Because the time is right and shades of night are fall - ing. C7 F Dm Dm7 Fdim C I love that not-so-cuckoo cuckoo in the clock: G Cdim Tico Tico
G7 G/B Fdim C Tico Tico Tico tock.
*Lyrics as provided to www.thepeaches.com by author Ervin Drake. Suggested by recent visitor Bob in Devon England
Til There Was You Words & Music by Meredith Wilson Recorded by Anita Bryant, 1959 (#30); From "The Music Man"
Intro:
C
Em
Dm
G7
Fdim
C
(G) C C/B Gdim A7 There were bells on a hill,
G
Dm Dm7 F but I never heard them ringing
C Em Dm G7 C No I never heard them at all 'til there was you
Dm
Fm
G7
C C/B Gdim - A7 Dm Dm7 F There were birds in the sky, but I never saw them winging C Em Dm G7 C No I never saw them at all 'til there was you
Fdim
C
Fm
Bridge: F Fm C Then there was music and wonderful roses A7 Dm D7 G G+ They tell me in sweet fragrant meadows of dawn and dew
C There was love
C/B
Gdim all around,
A7 Dm Dm7 F but I never heard it singing
C Em Dm G7 C No I never heard it at all 'til there was you.
Dm
Fm
G7
(Instrumental Interlude - 1 verse)
C C/B Gdim A7 Dm Dm7 F Fm There was love all around, but I never heard it singing, C Em Dm G7 Fdim C F Fdim C No I never heard it at all...'til there was you.
Till the End Of Time Words & Music by Buddy Kaye & Ted Mossman Adapted from Chopin's "Polonaise in A-flat Major" Recorded by Perry Como, 1945 (#1 for 10 weeks)
E7 D9 A E7 D9 Bm7-5 A Till the end of time, long as stars are in the blue, E7 D9 A D9 A Long as there's a Spring of birds to sing, F#7 Bm I'll go on loving you; Edim Gdim Bm Edim Gdim Bm Till the end of time, long as roses bloom in May, Bm7/E E7 Bm7-5 Fdim E7 A My love for you will grow deeper with every passing day.
E7 D9 A E7 D9 Bm7-5 A Till the wells run dry and each mountain dis - ap - pears, E7 D9 A D9 A I'll be there for you to care for you F# F#7 Bm Through laughter and through tears; Bm7 D9 Dm6 Fdim A C#m7-5 F#7 So take my heart in sweet surrender and tenderly say that I'm Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 E7 Fdim A The one you love and live for till the end of time.
(Instrumental Interlude - First Half of Verse)
E7 D9 A E7 D9 Bm7-5 A Till the wells run dry and each mountain dis - ap - pears, E7 D9 A D9 A I'll be there for you to care for you F# F#7 Bm Through laughter and through tears; Bm7 D9 Dm6 Fdim A C#m7-5 F#7 So take my heart in sweet surrender and tenderly say that I'm Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 E7 Fdim A The one you love and live for till the end of time.
Till Words & Music by Carl Sigman & Charles Danvers Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1957
C G7 C Till
C/B Em the moon deserts the sky,
Em6 Dm Till all the seas run dry
Dm+7
Dm7-5 G7/6 Till then I'll wor - ship you. Dm Dm+7 Till
Dm7
B+
Em7
Dm7
C7
Dm6 C9 the tropic sun grows cold,
Dm7 Till this young world grows old, D9 G7 My darling, I'll a - dore you.
Bridge: C C/B You
Am7
Am7/G Em are my reason to live;
Em6 Dm All I own I would give
Dm+7
B+
Em7
Dm7
D6 D9 G7 Just to have you a - dore me.
C G7 Till
C
C/B Em the rivers flow upstream,
Em6 Dm Till lovers cease to dream, Dm7/G G7 C Till then I'm yours, be mine.
Dm+7
B+
Dm7
Em7
Time After Time Words & Music by Sammy Cahn & Jule Styne, 1947 Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1958
C Am Dm7 Time after time
G7
C Am Dm7 I tell myself that I'm
G7
C Am Bm7-5 E7 Am So lucky to be lov - ing you, Am7 F#m7 Em B+ Em7 So lucky to be the one you run to see A+ A7 Dm Dm+7 Dm7 Dm6 G In the evening when the day is through.
Dm7 G7 C Am Dm7 I on - ly know what I know; C Em Dm7 The passing years will show
G7
G7
C C7 F You've kept my love so young, so new. C Am Em7 And time after time
Fm
Dm7
C Am D7 you'll hear me say that I'm
C Am Dm - G7 C So lucky to be lov-ing you.
Am
Fdim(III)
Dm7
G7
(Instrumental interlude: 1st verse)
Dm7- G7 C Am Dm7 I on - ly know what I know; C Em Dm7 The passing years will show
G7
G7
C C7 F You've kept my love so young, so new.
Fm
C Am Em7 Dm7 C Am D7 And time after time you'll hear me say that I'm C Am Dm7 G7 C So lucky to be lov - ing you,
C/B
A7
C Am Dm7 G7 C So lucky to be lov - ing you.
Dm7
C
Dm7
A Time for Love Words & Music by Johnny Mandel & Paul Francis Webster Recorded by Diane Schuur, 1986
A7 DM7 D D9 D Gdim A time for sum - mer skies, D D9 D D9 Bm7 F#m For hum - ming - birds and butterflies, Fdim A A9 A Em7 A A9 A7 Gdim D For ten - der words that har - mo - nize with "Love." A7 DM7 D D9 D Gdim A time for climb - ing hills, D D9 D D9 Bm7 F#m For lean - ing out of windowsills Fdim A A9 Ad - mir -
A Em7 A A9 A7 A7/9 F#7 ing the daf - fo - dills a - bove.
Bridge: Cdim Bm F#7 Bm7 B7 A time for holding hands together, Cdim AM7 D9 AM7 A time for rainbow-colored weather, F#m Bm7 Bm7/E E Cdim A A time for make-believe that we've been dreaming of.
A7 DM7 D D9 D Gdim As time goes drift - ing by, D D9 D D9 Bm7 F#m The wil - low bends, and so do I, Fdim A A9 A Em7 A A9 A7 C#7 F#7 But oh, my friends, what - ev - er sky a - bove C#7 Gdim F#7 Gdim F#7 Edim Bm7 I've known a time for spring, a time for fall, Em7 A7 A9 A9 Em7 A7 Gdim DM7 But most of all, a time for love.
Suggested by recent visitor Bob A.
Time on My Hands Words & Music by Harold Adamson, Mack Gordon & Vincent Youmans Recorded by Eddie Condon, 1944
D D9 A7 D F#m G/B Em7 F#m Time on my hands, you in my arms, Em7 Em7/6 Em7sus4 Em7 G/B D Cdim Em7 Noth - ing but love in view;
A7
D D9 A7 D F#m G/B Em7 F#m Then if you fall, once and for all, Em7 Em7/6 Em7sus4 Em7 G/B B7 I'll see my dreams come true. B7 Em7 A A7 C#7 D6 D9 Mo - ments to spare with someone you care for, Em7 A7 Em7 G/B A7 Em7 One love affair for two, ooh,
A7
D D9 A7 D F#7 B7 With time on my hands and you in my arms, Em7 G/B A7 A7+5 D And love in my heart all for you.
To The Ends Of The Earth Words & Music by Noel Sherman & Joe Sherman Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1956
A7 E D E To the ends of the earth
D
E D I'll follow my star
E
D
A G A To the ends of the earth
G
A G A just to be where you are.
A7 DM7 D6 C#m7-5 C#7 F#m F#m+7 No matter where you roam, I'll never be far behind;
G
B9
B7 Em B+ Who cares where the path may wind, Em7 F#m7 B7 As long as I find you? A7 E D E Though the melody dies A G A And a thousand good-byes
D
E D the song lingers on, G
E
D
A G A won't convince me you're gone.
A7 DM7 D6 C#m7-5 C#7 F#m I'll follow you, my love, you'll never be free;
F#m+7
B9
Cdim Em A7 Em7 A7 A7+5 D To the ends of the earth, til you've given your love to me.
G
The Times Of Your Life Words & Music by Bill Lane & Roger Nichols Recorded by Paul Anka, 1975
E7 A D9 A Good morning yesterday,
D9
A6 D9 AM7 D9 You wake up and time has slipped away. Bm7 A E F#m Bm7 A E F#m And suddenly it's hard to find the memories you left behind. D9 Bm7 E7 E7/6 Remember? Do you re - mem - ber?
E7 A D9 A D9 The laughter and the tears, A6 D9 AM7 D9 The shadows of misty yester-years, Bm7 A E F#m Bm7 A E F#m The good times and the bad you've seen and all the others in between -D9 Bm7 E7 E7/6 D9 E7 E7/6 AM7 DM7 Remember? Do you re - mem - ber the times of your life?
Bridge: Em7 Gdim DM7 Reach back for the joy and the sorrow, C#m7-5 F#7 B Put them away in your mind.
F#m7
Em7 Bm7-5 AM7 F#m For memories are time that you borrow Am7 Gdim Bm7-5 E7 To spend when you get to to - mor - row.
AM7
F#my
E7 A D9 A Here comes the setting sun.
D9
A6 D9 AM7 D9 The seasons are passing one by one. Bm7 A E F#m Bm7 A E F#m So gather moments while you may, collect the dreams you dreamed today. D9 Bm7 E7 E7/6 Remember, will you re - mem - ber D9 E7 E7/6 AM7 DM7 AM7 DM7 AM7 The times of your life, of your life, of your life.
This song, which provided the background music for a Kodak commercial, is one of several cases that occurred in the late 60s and early 70s in which music created for a television commercial grew far beyond the original purpose. Two other cases I recall lacked lyrics, but had musically the same effect: "The Disadvantages of you" (developed for then-new 100 millimeter cigarettes by Bensen & Hedges, and also "No Matter What Shape You Stomach Is In," which as I recall came from an Alka-Seltzer commercial. To a lesser extent, I can still whistle the melody to another example -- "The Teaberry Shuffle" which was (I think) from a chewing gum commercial.
The Times Of Your Life
'Tis Autumn Words & Music by Henry Nemo, 1941 Recorded by Nat 'King' Cole, 1949
D D6 Dm+7 Dm6 Old Father time checked, so there'd be no doubt; AM7 F#m C#m7-5 F#7 Called on the North wind to come on out, A E D9 B7 Then cupped his hands so proudly to shout, D9 "La-di-dah
E7 D9 di-dah-di-dum, 'tis autumn!"
A
D D6 Dm+7 Dm6 Trees say they're tired, they've born too much fruit; AM7 F#m C#m7-5 F#7 Charmed on the wayside, there's no dispute. A E D9 B7 Now shedding leaves, they don't give a hoot -D9 La-di-dah
E7 D9 di-dah-di-dum, 'tis autumn!
A
Bridge: Em7 A7 G/B A7 Then the birds got together to chirp about the weather D alt G/B A7 D6 Mmmm - mmm - mmm - mmm. F#m7 B7 F#m7 B7 After makin' their decision, in birdie-like precision, E7 F3m B7 E7 Turned about, and made a beeline to the south.
D D6 Dm+7 Dm6 My holding you close really is no crime -AM7 F#m C#m7-5 F#7 Ask the birds and the trees and old Father Time. A E D9 B7 It's just to help the mercury climb. D9 La-di-dah
E7 D9 di-dah-di-dum, 'tis autumn.
A
(Instrumental Interlude - first 2 lines of verse)
A E D9 B7 It's just to help the mercury climb. D9 La-di-dah
E7 F7 A di-dah-di-dum, 'tis au - tumn.
'Tis Autumn
To Each His Own Words & Music by Jay Livingston & Ray Evans Recorded by The Platters, 1960 (# 21) (also see below)
CM7 F9 CM7 F9 A rose must remain with the sun and the rain, CM7 Dm7 Em7 Or its lovely promise won't come true;
Dm7
G7 Dm7/G Dm7 Dm7/G CM7 FM7 To each his own, to each his own -- and my own is you.
CM7 F9 CM7 F9 What good is a song, if the words just don't belong? CM7 Dm7 Em7 And a dream must be a dream for two.
Dm7
F#m7-5 B7 Em7 A7 Dm7 No good alone, to each his own -- for me
Fdim(I) C9 there's you.
Bridge: FM7 If a flame is to grow there must be a glow, Em7 A7 Em7 To open each door there's a key;
A7
D DM7 I need you, I know, I can't let you go; Am7 D7 G7 Your touch means too much to me.
C BbM7 C BbM7 Two lips must insist on two more to be kissed, CM7 Dm7 Em7 Em6 Or they'll never know what love can do; F#m7-5 B7 Em7 A7 To each his own, I've found my own, Dm7 G7 C One and only you.
Repeat Refrain:
Dm7 G7
(Repeat Last Verse)
In 1946 there were five Top 10 versions-- Eddy Howard (#1). The Ink Spots (#1), Freddy Martin (#1), The Modernaires with Paula Kelly (#3), and Tony Martin (#4). The song was charted by The Tymes at # 78 in 1964, and also charted by Frankie Laine at # 82 in 1968.
To Each His Own
Today Words & Music by Randy Sparks Recorded by New Christy Minstrels, 1964 (#17); From the movie "Advance to the Rear"
Refrain: C Am F G Today while the blossoms still cling to the vine, C Am F G I'll taste your strawberries, I'll drink your sweet wine; C C7 F Dm7 A million tomorrows shall all pass away C Am F G C Ere I forget all the joy that is mine today.
C Am F G I'll be a dandy and I'll be a rover, C Am F G You'll know who I am by the song that I sing. C Am F G I'll feast at your table, I'll sleep in your clover, F G C Who cares what tomorrow may bring.
G
(Refrain with key change) C Am F G Today while the blossoms still cling to the vine, C Am F G I'll taste your strawberries, I'll drink your sweet wine; C C7 F Dm7 A million tomorrows shall all pass away C Am F G C A7 Ere I forget all the joy that is mine today.
D Bm G A I can't be contented with yesterday's glories, D Bm G A I can't live on promises winter to spring. D Bm G A Today is my moment and now is my story -G A D I'll laugh and I'll cry and I'll sing.
A
(Refrain - Start Softly, last 2 lines louder) D Bm G A Today while the blossoms still cling to the vine, D Bm G A I'll taste your strawberries, I'll drink your sweet wine; D D7 G Gm A million tomorrows shall all pass away D Bm G A D Ere I forget all the joy that is mine today.
G
D
Today
Together Words & Music by Buddy DeSylva, Lew Brown & Ray Henderson, 1928 Recorded by Connie Francis, 1961 Previously featured in the 1944 film "Since You Went Away"
D D6 A7 We strolled the lane together,
A7sus4
A7
G/B A7 A7+5 D Laughed at the rain to - gether, B7 B7/F# Em Sang love's refrain together;
B+
Bm7-5 E7 Em7 A7 And we'd both pretend it would never end.
D D6 A7 One day we cried together, F# F#7 Bm Cast love aside together;
A7sus4
A7+5
A7
Bm7/A
Fdim(III) C#7 D6 Gdim Bm7-5 B7 You're gone from me, but in my mem - o - ry Em7 G/B A7 A7+5 D9 D We always will be to - geth - er.
D D6 A7 We strolled the lane together,
Bm
Gdim
A7sus4 A7
G/B A7 A7+5 D Laughed at the rain to - gether, B7 B7/F# Em Sang love's refrain together;
B+
Bm7-5 E7 Em7 A7 A7+5 We knew long a-go that our love would grow. D D6 A7 A7sus4 Through storm and sun together, F# F#7 Bm Our hearts as one to - gether;
A7
Bm7/A
Fdim(III) C#7 D6 Gdim Bm7-5 B7 You're gone from me, but in my mem - o - ry Em7 G/B A7 A7+5 G Gdim We always will be to - geth - er.
D
D alt
A7
If you went into this chart with a clear recollection of the Connie Francis rendition, then yes, I left out a recitation. So shoot me. I'm not big on recitations anyway, and since The Guitarguy is a guitar guy, play-ability takes precedence over cloning.
Together
Tonight You Belong to Me Words & Music by Billy Rose & Lee David, 1926 Recorded by Patience & Prudence, 1956 (#4)
Tonight You Belong to Me
A7 D D7 G Gm I know (I know) you belong to somebody new D D9 But tonight
Em you belong
A7
D to me.
D9
Em
A7
D D7 G Gm Although (although) we're apart, you're part of my heart D And tonight
D9
Em you belong
A7
D to me.
G
D
Bridge: G G/F# Em G/F# G G/F# G/B Way down by the stream, how sweet it will seem
A7sus4
D DM7 Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 A7 A7+5 Once more just to dream in the moonlight...my honey,
D D7 G Gm I know (I know) with the dawn that you will be gone, D But tonight
D9
Em you belong
A7
D to me.
G
D
Bridge 2: G G/F# Em G/B Way down (way down) along the stream, G G/F# G/B How very very sweet it will seem, D DM7 Bm Once more just to dream
G/F#
A7sus4
Bm7-5
E7 A7 A7+5 In the silvery moonlight -- my honey
D D7 G Gm I know (I know) with the dawn that you will be gone, D But tonight
D9
Em you belong
D Gdim A7 D Just to little old me.
A7
D to me.
Sisters Patience (age 11) and Prudence (age 14) McIntyre were the daughters of the leader of the backup band. Personally, I always wondered what happened to them after their 2 or 3 hits. Anyway, their version of this song was the #34 song for all of 1956, as well as #428 among the top 5,000 songs of the rock era (1955-94). It was also recorded by Lawrence Welk & The Lennon Sisters (1956, #15) and by Karen Chandler & Jimmy Wakely (1956, #49). The girls recorded a number of other songs, but none approached the success of this song, and "Gonna Get Along Without You Now." They are still available, but the snippets I've heard were certainly not as memorable as their two hits. They disappeared from sight, if not from memory. Recent visitor Joe Walsh provided me with a link that offers what little "news" I have ever been able to find. You can find it at http://earcandy_mag.tripod.com/rrcase-patienceprud.htm and read it for yourself -- though the unidentified source of the information makes verification difficult. Joe later sent me more information on this particular song, found at http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/patience_and_prudence/bio.jhtml which provided another fun bit of trivia I had never heard: the fact that this songs was recorded by their father for private use and enjoyment -- it wasn't intended to be released. But a friend of their father, one Ross Bagdasarian (who you might know better as David Seville, creater of The Chipmonks) passed it along to a studio executive at Liberty Records.
Tonight You Belong to Me
Too Close for Comfort Words & Music by Jerry Bock, Larry Holofcener & George David Weiss Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1958 From the show "Mr. Wonderful," 1956
Intro: D Em7 Edim F#m B7 G Edim Be wise, be fair, be sure, be there, behave, beware
D D9 Dm+7 Dm6 Am Am7 B7 Be wise, be smart, be - have, my heart; Fdim Em B+ A7 Edim D F#m Don't upset your cart when she's so close.
A
A7+5
D D9 Dm+7 Dm6 Am Am7 B7 Be soft, be sweet, but be dis - creet; Fdim Em B+ A7 Edim D A G D Don't go off your beat, she's so close for com - fort
G6 Em7/9 A7 A7/6 A7 G/B A7 D9 G/B A7+5 D6 Too close, too close for com - fort, please, not a - gain G6 Em7/9 A7 A7/6 A7 G/B A7 D A7 G A7 Too close, too close to know just when to say "When"
D D9 Dm+7 Dm6 Am Am7 B7 Be firm, be fair, be sure, be - ware, Fdim Em B+ A7 Edim D A G D On your guard, take care while there's such temp - ta - tion; Em7 Em7/9 A7 A7/6 A7 G/B A7 One thing leads to an - oth - er C#m7-5 Bm F#m Bm7/E A7 Too late to run for cov - er, Em7 Em7/9 A7 A7/6 A7 G/B A7+5 D She's much too close for com - fort now.
I admit, I'm taking liberties here. (Now THERE's a shock -- alert the media!) I got hooked on Jamie Cullum's 2002 recording of this one, but it's much too recent to qualify as a "pre-rock-era pop standard." I'm crediting Sinatra's version here, because it is the primary source on which this transcription was based, but I couldn't help but take a whack at Cullum's introduction to the song - it's more fun to play. Suggested by recent visitor Joe Sloan.
Too Marvelous For Words Words & Music by Johnny Mercer & Richard Whiting Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1956
Em7 You're just
A9
Em7 A9 Em7 A9 Em7 too marvelous, too marvelous for words,
A7
A7 Gdim D A7sus4 A9 Like glo - ri - ous, glam - our - ous, A7 D D6 Gdim D And that old standby, am - or - ous.
Em7 A9 Em7 A9 Em7 Em7 It's all too wonderful; I'll never find the words A7 Gdim D A7sus4 A9 That say e - nough, tell e - nough -F# G#m7 C#7 F# I mean they just aren't swell e - nough.
Bridge: F#7 Am7 D9 Am7 Edim D+ You're much too much, and just to very very, GM7 G6 GM7 D Em7 To ever be in Web - ster's dic - tion - nary.
A7
Em7 A9 Gdim D DM7 B7 And so I'm bor - row - ing a love song from the birds Fdim Am7 Em7 Gdim A7 To tell you that you're mar - vel - ous, D+ G Em7 A7 D Too mar - vel - ous for words.
Too Late Now Words & Music by Alan Jay Lerner & Burton Lane, 1951 Recorded by The DeCastro Sisters, 1955
A7
Too Late Now
D9 F#m G A Too late now to forget your smile, D9 F#m Em7 A The way we cling when we've danced a while, D9 F#m E7/9 E7 G/B A7 Em7 D Bm7 Em7 Too late now to forget and go on to some - one new.
A7
D9 F#m G A Too late now to forget your voice, D9 F#m Em7 A The way one word makes my heart rejoice, D9 F#m E7/9 E7 G/B A7 Em7 A7 Edim D Too late now to i - mag - ine my - self a - way from you.
Bridge: D D9 F#7 Edim F#7 Bm All the things we've done to - geth - er, Em7 A7 Edim Bm I relive when we're apart; Bm7/E E7 G/B Am7 E7 D9 AM7 All the ten - der fun to - geth - er D9 Cdim Bm7-5 E A Stays on in my heart.
A7
D9 F#m G A How could I ever close the door D9 F#m Em7 A And be the same as I was before, D9 F#m E7/9 E7 G/B A7 Em7 A7 Edim D Darling, no, no I can't an - y - more -- it's too late now.
*Requested by recent visitor Edwin Arita. This song, in its several recorded versions, is one of the best examples I've seen of how an individual pop standard song can take on a variety of lives depending on how a performer chooses to present it. The DeCastro Sisters version I used as a basis for this chart is nearly on the extreme end of "swing" styling; it contrasts dramatically with the bluesy-jazzy versions recorded by such performers as Shirley Horne and Jane Monheit, both of which were performed at somewhere between half and two-thirds the tempo of The DeCastro Sisters' recording.
Too Soon to Tell Words & Music by Mike Reid & Rory Bourke, 1968 Recorded by Bonnie Raitt, 1989
F Fdim C So now there's somebody new;
A-9
A
F G Em7 Esus4 Em7 Am These dreams I've been dreaming have all fall - en through. F Fdim C C9 C Bb7 A7 You say I'll be fine, it on - ly takes time -Dm7 D7/9 Dm7 D7/9 G/B G5 Some - day that may be true, A7alt Dm7 C A7 E7 Fdim E7 Asus4 But it's too soon to tell, ah, it's too soon to say.
Am
C7
F A7 Em7 Esus4 A7/9 Maybe some day I'll be able to wish you well, A D7/9 G6 Dm7 G6 Fm7 But right now it's just too soon to tell.
F Fdim C It's all for the best, so you say
Bb9
A-9
C
A-9
A
A
F G Em7 Esus4 Em7 Am You never intended to hurt me this way F Fdim C C9 C Bb7 A7 You want to hear I won't drown in my tears Dm7 D7/9 Dm7 D7/9 G/B G5 Well, ba - by the best that I can say A7alt Dm7 But it's too
C A7 E7 Fdim E7 Asus4 Am C7 soon to tell, ah, it's too soon to say.
F A7 Em7 Esus4 A7/9 Maybe some day I'll be able to wish you well, A D7/9 G6 Dm7 G6 Fm7 But right now it's just too soon to tell,
Bb9
C
A-9
A
D7/9 G6 Dm7 G6 Fm7 Ah, right now, it's just too soon to tell.
Instrumental Coda: | Bb9 | C
Em7 | A-9
A | D7/9 | G
Fdim - G6 | C
Fm7 - Bb9
|
C
|
While this one is 'way too current to truly qualify as a "pop standard" -- and it isn't even "pop" when you get down to it -- a recent visitor put me on to this song, and it just sort of crawled inside my head and refused to leave.
Too Soon to Tell
Too Many Rivers Words & Music by Harlan Howard Recorded by Brenda Lee, 1965 (#13)
D6/F# B7 E7 I wish I could come back to you, Dear, G G/G+ A7 A7+5 D 'Cause I know that you want me to;
Edim
E7
Cdim
G/E
A7
D6/F# B7 E7 Edim E7 But too much water's run under that old bridge -G G/G+ A7 A7/C# G Fdim D There's too many rivers between me and you
A7
Refrain: D6/F# B7 E7 Edim There's too many rivers to cross, Dear; G A7 A7+5 D Too many dreams have been lost,
Cdim
E7
G/E
A7
D6/F# B7 And there's too many nights E7 Edim E7 That I've turned and I've tossed -G G/G# A7 There's too many rivers
A7/C# G Fdim to cross.
D
A7
D6/F# B7 E7 Edim E7 Now don't think for a moment I blame only you; G We both
G/G# A7 peeled the fruit
A7+5 D Cdim on the vine.
G/E
D6/F# B7 E7 Edim And when you try to put love back together,
A7
E7
G G/G# A7 A7/C# G Fdim D A7 There's al - ways a few little pieces you can't find.
Refrain: D6/F# B7 E7 Edim There's too many rivers to cross, Dear; G A7 A7+5 D Too many dreams have been lost,
Cdim
E7
G/E
A7
D6/F# B7 And there's too many nights E7 Edim E7 That I've turned and I've tossed -G G/G# A7 There's too many rivers
A7/C# G Gdim to cross.
D
Too Many Rivers
Too Young Words by Sylvia Dee, Music by Sid Lippman Recorded by Nat King Cole (# 1 for 5 weeks in 1951) Also charted by Donny Osmond at # 13 in 1972
A C#m F#m Bm7-5 They try to tell us we're too young, A C#m D Too young to really be in love;
E7
F#7
Bm Bm7-5 E7 Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 They say that love's a word, a word we've only heard Bm Bm7-5 E7 E+ A But can't begin to know the meaning of.
F#m7
A C#m F#m Bm7-5 And yet we're not too young to know A+
Bm D Dm A AM7 And then some day they may recall E7
E7+ too young
E7
A at all.
Bm7
E7
A A6 A+ D This love will last though years may go;
Bm7-5 We were not
F#7
D
F#7
F#m
D
E7
(instrumental interlude - first section)
A C#m F#m Bm7-5 And yet we're not too young to know
E7
A A6 A+ D This love will last though years may go;
A+
Bm D Dm A AM7 And then some day they may recall
F#7
Bm7-5 E7 Fdim(III) A Cdim We were not too young at all.
D9
D
Bm7-5
A
E7
Top Hat, White Tie and Tails Words & Music by Irving Berlin Recorded by Fred Astaire, 1935 From the movie "Top Hat"
A Edim E7 I'm
Cdim A Edim E7 puttin' on my top hat,
Cdim E7 A AM7 D9 Tyin' up my white tie,
A Edim E7 I'm
E7-9 E7 A AM7 brushin' off my tails.
D9
Cdim A Edim E7 dudin' up my shirt front,
Cdim E7 A AM7 D9 Puttin' in the shirt studs,
E7-9 E7 A polish - in' my nails.
Bridge: A G#m7 I'm step - pin'
C#m G#m7 C#m7 G#m7 out, my dear, to breathe an atmosphere
C#m7 G#m7 C#m7 That simply reeks with class;
G#m7
F#m C#m7 G#m7 C#m7 G#m7 And I trust that you'll excuse my dust B7 Bm7-5 E When I step on the gas
D9 Bm7-5 E7-9 A Edim E7 For I'll be there,
Cdim E7 A Edim E7 puttin' down my top hat,
Cdim E7 A AM7 Mussin' up my white tie,
D9
E7-9 E7 A D9 dancin' in my tails.
A6
E7-9
Town Without Pity Words & Music by Dimitri Tiomkin & Ned Washington Recorded by Gene Pitney, 1961 (#13
Intro:
A9
Am
D9
Dm
F
Bm7-5
E7
(E7) Am A9+5 Am A9+5 Am When you're young and so in love as we, Dm D9 Dm D9 Dm And bewildered by the world we see, Em7 G/B A7 Why do people hurt us so?
Dm Gm7 Dm7-5 Only those in love would know
C G#m7 Fdim Bm7-5 E7-9 What a town without pity can do.
Am A9+5 Am If we stop to gaze upon
E7
A9+5 Am a star,
Dm D9 Dm D9 Dm People talk about how bad we are. Am7 G/B A7 Dm Gdim Dm7-5 Ours is not an easy age -- we're like tigers in a cage. Dm Dm7 G7 Fdim C What a town without pity can do.
Bridge: F C7 Gdim F C7 The young have problems, many problems; Cdim F Bbm7-5 D7sus4 We need an un - der - stand - ing heart. G D7 Why don't they help us,
D7
Fdim G6 Em try and help us,
Am D [N.C.] G E7-9 Before this clay and granite planet falls apart?
E7 Am A9+5 Am A9+5 Am Take these eager lips and hold me fast; Dm D9 Dm D9 Dm I'm afraid this kind of joy can't last. Am7 G/B A7 How can we keep love alive?
Dm Gdim Dm7-5 How can any - thing sur - vive
C B7 F B7 E7sus 4 When these little minds tear you in two --
E7
FM7 G#7 G7 Bm7-5 C What a town without pity can do.
Instrumental Interlude: first 2 lines of verse
Am7 G/B A7 How can we keep love alive?
Dm Gdim Dm7-5 How can any - thing sur - vive
C B7 F B7 E7sus4 When these little minds tear you in two C B7 F B7 E7sus4 What a town without pity can do.
E7
E7
Coda: A9 Am Am+7 Am7 Dm7 Bb9 E No, it isn't very pretty what a town without pity Bb9 E7 Am Can----- do.
A9
Am
Dm
D9
Dm
Am
Bb9
E7
Am
Had I not seen Pitney in the recently-televised induction into the rock and roll hall of fame, I would probably not have given much thought to including this song. But his performance reminded me that it was not the run-of-the-mill early-60s tune in its construction. Within a day or two of that recognition, I got a request for the chart, so here it is.
Town Without Pity
Trade Winds Words & Music by Cliff Friend & Charles Tobias Recorded by Bing Crosby, 1940 (#1)
A Edim Cdim E7 D9 E7 Down where the trade winds play E7 D9 Bm7-5 Cdim E7 A Down where you lose a day
D
D9
Bm7-5
Cdim
E7
A
A Edim Bm7-5 D9 E7 A F#m C#m7-5 F#7 We found a new world where par - a - dise starts B7 Cdim E7 D9 E7 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 A We traded hearts way down where the trade winds play
A Edim Cdim Mu - sic was
E7 Bm7-5 E7 ev' - ry where,
D9
Cdim
E7
E7 D9 Bm7-5 Cdim E7 A Flow - ers were in her hair; A Edim Bm7-5 D9 E7 Un - der an awn - ing
A
F#m C#m7-5 F#7 of sil - ver - y boughs
B7 Cdim B7 E7 D9 E7 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 A We tra - ded vows the night that I sailed a - way.
A7 Dalt D D6 D9 Dm6 A D9 Oh, trade winds, what are vows that lovers make?
A
A7
A7 Dalt D D6 D9 Dm6 A Edim E7 Oh, trade winds, are they only made to break?
A Edim Cdim When it is
E7 Bm7-5 E7 May a - gain,
D9
E7 D9 Bm7-5 Cdim E7 A D I'll sail a - way a - gain, A Edim Bm7-5 D9 E7 Though I'm re - turn - ing
Cdim
E7
Bm7-5
A
A
F#m C#m7-5 F#7 it won't be the same --
B7 Cdim B7 E7 D9 E7 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 A F9 She traded her name way down where the trade winds play.
F Fdim A D9 A Blow, trade winds;
Edim
E Bm7-5 blow
A
E7/6 Fdim D9 Bm7-5 a - way.
A7
A
*Suggested by visitor Kuniaki Kondo. This version relies more on a Mills Brothers' version than it does on Crosby's, but I was not able to determine when they recorded theirs, and Crosby's no doubt ranked higher in the charts.
The Trail of The Lonesome Pine Words & Music by Ballard McDonald & Harry Carroll, 1912 Recorded by Stan Laurel & Oliver Hardy, 1937 From the movie "Way Out West"
D Em A D A7 D Fdim A On a mountain in Virginia, stands a lonesome pine, Gdim A7 D Bm E Edim A G/B A7 Just below is the cabin home of a little girl of mine. D Em7 D G D B7 F#m Her name is June and very, very soon, she'll belong to me D F#m D E A Em7 For I know she's waiting there for me, 'neath that lone pine tree.
A7
A7/6 A7 D F#m E In the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, A Em7 A7 D G On the Trail of the Lonesome Pine,
D
A7/6 A7 D B7 E Cdim E7 In the pale moonshine, our hearts en - twine Bm7-5 A Em7 A G/B A7 Em7 A7 Where she carved her name and I carved mine. D Am7 D Am7 D7 Oh, June, like the mountains I'm blue; G G/F# Em7 F# Like the pine, I am lonesome for you. A7 Em7 D Bm E In the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, Cdim A G/B A7 Edim D on the Trail of the Lonesome Pine
This one has been requested numerous times, by numerous visitors over the years. I blew off the request every time, because I didn't think it fit the "pop standards" criteria that I try to focus on for this site. And I still don't think it fits, but I'm putting it up anyway, because the more I heard the recording, the more I liked it. The fact that it was the comedy team of Laurel and Hardy that recorded it only added to the unlikely appeal.
Trains and Boats and Planes Words & Music by Hal David & Burt Bacharach Recorded by Dion Warwick, 1966 (#22
A D9 A D9 A Trains and boats and planes are passing by. A Asus4 A D Dsus4 D D9 D9 They mean a trip to Paris or Rome Asus4 E7 A D9 A For some - one else, but not for me. Asus4 A A9 F#m E7 F#m The trains and the boats and planes Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 Took you a -
F#m Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 way, a - way from
F#m me.
A D9 A D9 A We were so in love, and high above A Asus4 A D Dsus4 D D9 D We had a star to wish upon wish Asus4 E7 A D9 A And dreams come true, but not for me Asus4 A A9 F#m E7 F#m The trains and the boats and planes Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 Took you a -
F#m You
F#m+7
F#m Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 way, a - way from
F#m me.
D9 E7 F#m are from another part of the world,
D9 Bm7-5 F#m You had to go back a while and then D9 Bm7-5 F#m You said you soon would return again. D9 Bm7 B7 I'm waiting here like I promised to. D9 B7 E7/9 E7 E7/9 I'm waiting here but where are you?
A D9 A D9 A Trains and boats and planes took you a-way, A Asus4 A D Dsus4 D D9 D But ev' ry time I see them I pray Asus4 And if
E7 A D9 A my prayer can cross the sea,
Asus4 A A9 F#m E7 F#m The trains and the boats and planes Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 F#m Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 Will bring you back, back home to
F#m me.
(Instrumental Coda - 3 Lines of Verse) Asus4 A A9 F#m E7 F#m The trains and the boats and planes Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 F#m Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 Will bring you back, back home to
F#m me.
Okay, I admit it: I caved on this one. I've never been a huge fan of Bert Bacharach's music, because of his irregular melodies, and I've never been a huge fan of Dionne Warwick either, because despite a gorgeous, powerful voice, she's got a vibrato you could drive a truck through and I often found that distracting. So why am I including this song at all? For no better reason than the fact that I saw somebody looking for it in one of the guitar-related newsgroups and thought, "Gee, hasn't anybody done that one?"
Trains and Boats and Planes
Tree In The Meadow Words & Music by Billy Reid Recorded by Margaret Whiting, 1948 (#1
E7/6 Bm7-5 A E7/6 E7 A9 A There's a tree in the mea - dow
A7
Dalt Bm7-5 Cdim A With a stream drift - ing by, Dalt Fdim(III) D A Fdim F#m And carved up - on that tree I see Bm7-5 A F#m D9 E7 A "I love you till I die."
E7/6 I
Bm7-5 A E7/6 E7 A9 A will al - ways re - mem - ber
Dalt Bm7-5 The love in
A7
Cdim A your eye
Dalt Fdim(III) D A Fdim F#m The day you carved up - on that tree Bm7-5 A F#m D9 E7 A B7 "I love you till I die."
Bridge: B7 E C#m7 A B7 But further on down lovers' lane, E C#m7 A B7 A sil - hou - ette I see; E C#m7 A B7 I know you're kiss - ing some - one else -D Edim E7 I wish that it were me.
E7/6 Bm7-5 A E7/6 E7 A9 A By that tree in the mea - dow, Dalt Bm7-5 My thoughts al -
A7
Cdim A ways lie,
Dalt Fdim(III) D A Fdim F#m And where'er you go, you'll al - ways know Bm7-5 A F#m D9 E7 A I love you till I die.
The Trouble With Hello Is Goodbye Words & Music by Allen Bergman, Marilyn Bergman & Dave Grusin Recorded by Sergio Mendes, 197 D Gdim We wandered through the summertime Edim D And drifted into fall; Bm Bm7/E D G We never thought of win - ter at all.
Edim
F#m C#7 How foolishly we tossed away B7 E The buttercups, the time -A Who'd have thought G#7 C#m We'd have no more songs to sing, D9 E7 Hills to climb?
D Gdim We summered in each other's arms Edim D And slumbered in the glow; Bm Bm7/E D G Gm We never heard the whisper of snow. G/B Am7 A7sus4 Am7 But summer's not for - ev - er - more, B7 Cdim C No matter how we try -D F#m G Gdim A7 D The trouble with hello is good - bye.
There may be a valid question here as to whether this one qualifies as a "pop standard" in that it has been seldom recorded, and has yet to achieve significant chart status. Still, it's a gorgeous song, and deserving of being here on its own merits.Thanks to Fiel O. Santos for the suggestion, and for helping me to locate an audio source from which to transcribe.
True Love Words & Music by Cole Porter Recorded by Bing Crosby & Grace Kelly in "High Society," 1956 (#3) Also recorded by Jane Morgan hit #15 on October 27,1956
D G Em7 D I give to you and you give to me Em7 A7 G/B D True love, true love A7 D G Em7 D So on and on it will always be Em7 A7 Gdim D True love, true love
D7 Gm C7 F Dm7 For you and I have a guardian angel Gm C7 F On high, with nothing to do A7 D G Em7 D But to give to you and to give to me A7 Gdim D Love forever true
(Instrumental Interlude - first half of verse)
D7 Gm C7 F Dm7 For you and I have a guardian angel Gm C7 F On high, with nothing to do A7 D G Em7 D But to give to you and to give to me A7 Gdim D Love forever true
Coda: A7 Gdim D Love forever true
Try A Little Tenderness Words & Music by Harry Woods, Jimmy Campbell & Reg Connelly Recorded by Bing Crosby, 1933
A F#m D9 E7 She may be weary -- women do get weary A C#m7-5 F#7 Wearing the same shabby dress. D9 E7/6 E7 D9 Bm7-5 Cdim E7 A F#m D9 Dm6 And when she's wear - y, try a little ten - der - ness.
E7
A F#m D9 Dm6 Cdim E7 You know she's waiting, just an - ti - ci - pa - ting A C#m7-5 F#7 Gdim Things she may never possess;
F#7
Bm Bm/A D9 Bm7-5 Cdim E7 A D9 BbM7 A A7 While she's without them, try a little ten - der - ness.
Bridge: D Fdim C#7 It's not just sen - ti - men - tal, F#m Bm7 F#m She has her grief and care, D Cdim F#7 And a word that's soft and gentle, B7 Cdim B7 E7 Makes it ea - si - er to bear.
A G#m F#m D9 Dm6 Cdim Bb9 You won't regret it -- women don't for - get it; A Cdim C#m7-5 Bm7-5 F#7 Gdim Love is their whole hap - pi - ness.
F#7
Bm Bm7-5 E7/6 E7 D9 Bm7-5 Cdim E7 A D9 BbM7 A6 It's all so ea - sy -- try a little ten - der - ness.
This one's an experiment in basic improvization. The three verses are not played identically, yet each plays quite comfortably with the melody. One of the great things about playing this kind of music is that you can simplify or elaborate, depending on your mood at the moment.The basics of chord substitution are discussed at length at Reed Kotler's excellent site, www.justjazz.com
Try to Remember Words & Music by Tom Jones & Harvey Schmidt Recorded by Ed Ames, 1965 (#73) From the Musical "The Fantasticks"
D Bm Em A7 Try to remember the kind of September D Bm Em A7 When life was slow and oh, so mellow; D Bm Em A7 Try to remember the kind of September D Bm Em A7 When grass was green and grain was yellow; F#m7 Bm7 Em7 A7 Try to remember the kind of September DM7 GM7 C A7 When you were a tender and callow fellow. D Bm Em A7 D Bm Try to remember, and if you remember, then follow.
GM7
A7
D Bm Em A7 Try to remember when life was so tender, D Bm Em A7 That no one wept except the willow; D Bm Em A7 Try to remember when life was so tender, D Bm Em A7 That dreams were kept beside your pillow; F#m7 Bm7 Em7 A7 Try to remember when life was so tender, DM7 GM7 C A7 That love was an ember about to billow. D Bm Em A7 D Bm Try to remember, and if you remember, then follow.
GM7
A7
D Bm Em A7 Deep in December, it's nice to remember, D Bm Em A7 Although you know the snow will follow; D Bm Em A7 Deep in December, it's nice to remember, D Bm Em A7 Without a hurt the heart is hollow; F#m7 Bm7 Em7 A7 Deep in December, it's nice to remember, DM7 GM7 C A7 The fire of September that makes us mellow. D Bm Em A7 D Bm Try to remember, and if you remember, then follow.
GM7 Gdim
D
The recorded version of this song, for all its success, to me still feels like one of the all-time great mis-matches by some recording company's A&R man. The semi-operatic, full-throated rendition that Ames gave to this song just always seemed to sit cross-ways with the gentleness and simplicity of the lyrics -- a little like what you'd get if The Three Tenors sang "Yesterday". End of unsolicited opinion.
Try to Remember
Turn Around, Look At Me Words & Music by Jerry Capehart Recorded by The Vogues, 1968 (#7)
E7 A D9 A D9 There is someone walking behind you -Bm Bm7 Turn around,
Bm7-5 look at me.
Bm There is someone
Bm+7
E7
Bm7 E7 watching your footsteps --
A AM7 A7 Turn around, look at me.
A7/6
D C#7 There is someone who really needs you; F#m B7 Here's my heart in my hand. A A+5 F#m Turn around, look at me,
E7 A That there's someone Bm Turn around,
Bm7
AM7
D9 Dm6 Bm7-5 understand, understand
D9
A D9 who'll stand beside you --
Bm7-5 look at me.
E7
Bm Bm+7 Bm7 E7 And there's someone who'll love and guide you -A AM7 A7 Turn around, look at me.
A7/6
D C#7 I've waited, but I'll wait forever F#m B7 For you to come to me. A Look at someone D9 Turn around,
A+5
F#m who really loves you
E7/6 E7 A look at me.
AM7
E7
Two Different Worlds Words & Music by Sid Wayne & Al Frisch Recorded by Don Rondo, 1956 (#11)
D D9 D D9 F#m F#m/E G/B A7sus4 A7 Nothing matters if I am yours and you are mine.
D F#m Bm7 G G/F# Two different worlds, we live in two different worlds
Em7
Gdim D F#m Bm7 For we've been told that a love like ours G A7 D F#m Could nev - er be.
D F#m So far apart,
Bm7
G
A
Bm7 G G/F# they say we're so far apart
Em7
Edim D F#m Bm7 G Em7 And that we haven't the right to change our destiny.
F#7
Bridge: G G/F# When will they learn,
A7
F#7 Bm Bm/E That a heart doesn't draw a line. E7/9 A Em7 Em7sus4 Nothing matters if I am yours and you
Em7 A7 are mine.
D F#m Bm7 G G/F# Em7 Two different worlds we live in two different worlds Edim D F#m Bm7 G G/F# Em7 F#7 But we will show them as we walk together in the sun, G G/F# Em7 A7 D That our two different worlds are one.
Thanks once again to Bill T for supply complete authorship information on this one.
Tuxedo Junction Words & Music by Buddy Feyne, William Johnson, Erskin Hawkins & Julian Dash Recorded by Glenn Miller, 1940
G7
Fdim C Am7 F G7 Way down south in Bir - ming - ham
Fdim C Am7 Dm7 G7 I mean south in Al - a - bam' C C7 F Cdim There's an old place where people go C G G6 C To dance the night a - way. C7/9 F7 F7/9 F7 It's a junction
CM7
7
F7/9 F7 C Am7 C where the town folks meet
C7
C7/9 F7 Fdim C A7 Dm6 G7 At each function in a tux they greet you
Fdim C Am7 F G7 They all drive or walk for miles Fdim C To get jive
Am7
Dm7 G7 that southern style
C C7 F Cdim It's an old jive that makes you want C G G6 C To dance till break of day C7/9 F7 F7/9 F7 It's a junction
CM7
C7
C7/9
F7/9 F7 C Am7 C where the town folks meet
C7/9 F7 Fdim C A7 Dm6 G7 At each function in a tux they greet you
Fdim C Come on down,
Am7
F G7 forget your care
Fdim C Come on down,
Am7
Dm7 G7 you'll find me there
C C7 F Cdim So long town, I'm heading for C G G6 C CM7 Tuxedo Junction now.
C7
C7
*Adapted slightly from a chart posted by Kitch in the alt.guitar.tab newsgroup. Glenn Miller's classic version was recorded as an instrumental, and he is credited here because his is the benchmark, at least in my view, so the lyrics which Miller didn't use are synthesized here from several other recorded versions. Tuxedo Junction
The Twelfth of Never Words & Music by Paul Webster & Jerry Livingston Recorded by Johnny Mathis, 1957 (#9)
D DM7 G G/F# Em7 G/B D You ask how much I need you -- must I explain? A7 Edim A7 D D6 G D D6 A7 I need you, oh my darling, like roses need rain. Em7 A7 Em7 A7 D D6 G D You ask how long I'll love you, I'll tell
D6
A7 you true --
Edim G G/F# Em7 G/B G Em7 D Un - til the Twelfth of Nev - er, I'll still be loving you.
Bridge: A A7 D Bm G A7 D Hold me close, never let me go; F#7 Bm Bm7/E G G/F# Em7 A7 Hold me close, melt my heart like April snow.
D DM7 G G/F# Em7 G/B D I'll love you 'til the bluebells forget to bloom, A7 Edim A7 D D6 G D D6 A7 I'll love you 'til the clover has lost its perfume, Em7 A7 Em7 A7 D D6 G D D6 A7 I'll love you 'til the poets run out of rhyme, Edim G G/F# Em7 G/B G Em7 D Un - til the Twelfth of Nev - er and that's a long, long time.
Coda: Edim G G/F# Em7 G/B Em7 G Em7 Gdim A7/6 D6 Un - til the Twelfth of Nev - er and that's a long, long time.
Twenty-Six Miles Words & Music by band members Glen Larson & Bruce Belland Recorded by The Four Preps, 1958 (#2)
Refrain: C Am7 Dm7 G Twenty- six miles across the sea, C Am7 F G Santa Catalina is a-waitin' for me; C Am7 Dm7 G C Santa Catalina, the island of romance, Am7 Dm7 Romance, romance, romance.
G
C Am7 Dm7 G C Am7 Dm7 G Water all around it everywhere, tropical trees and the salty air, C Am7 Dm7 G C Dm7 But for me the thing that's a-waitin' there's romance.
Bridge 1:
C
Dm7 G C Am It seems so distant, twenty-six miles away, F G C Restin' in the water serene; Dm7 G C C/B Am7 I'd work for anyone, even the Navy, Am7/G D Dm+7 Dm7 Who would float me to my island dream.
G
Twenty-six miles, so near yet far " I'd swim with just some water-wings and my guitar; I could leave the wings but I'll need the guitar for romance, Romance, romance, romance.
Repeat Refrain:
C7
Bridge 2: A tropical heaven out in the ocean, Covered with trees and girls; If I have to swim, I'll do it forever Till I'm gazin' on those island pearls.
Forty kilometers in a leaky old boat, Any old thing that'll stay afloat; When we arrive we'll all promote romance, romance, romance, romance.
Repeat Refrain:
Twenty-Six Miles
Twilight Time Words & Music by Buck Ram, Marty Nevens, Al Nevens, Artie Dunn, 1944 Recorded by The Platters, 1958 (#1)
C E7 Heavenly shades of night are falling, it's twilight time, Am C7 Out of the mist your voice is calling, it's twilight time, F Fdim C A9 When purple colored curtains mark the end of day, D9 D7 I hear you, my dear, at twilight time.
Dm7
G7
C E7 Deepening shadows gather splendor as day is done; Am C7 Fingers of night will soon surrender the setting sun. F Fdim C A9 I count the moments, Darling, til you're here with me, D9 G C Together, at last, at twilight time.
Fdim
C
Bridge: D9 E7 Here in the afterglow of the day, Am Fdim Am Fdim Am We keep our rendezvous, be-neath the blue; D7 Here in the sweet and same old way, G7 F I fall in love again, as
Em I
Cdim Dm7 did then.
C E7 Deep in the dark your kiss will thrill me, like days of old, Am C7 Lighting the spark of love that fills me with dreams untold; F Fdim C A9 Each day I pray for evening, just to be with you, D9 G C Together at last at twilight time,
Coda: D9 G C Together, at last, at twilight time.
C/B
Edim
Fm
C(M7)
Two For The Road Words & Music by Leslie Bricusse & Henry Mancini Recorded by Henry Mancini, 1973 From the 1967 movie by the same name
E7 Cdim CM7 Cm7-5 If you're feel - ing fancy free, Gdim Edim Bm9 Bm7/E Come wonder through the world with me. G G/F# Edim A7 And any place we chance to be Em7 Edim Dsus4 D DM7 Will be our ren - dez - vous.
D7 D7sus4 D7 Bm F#7 C#m7-5 Bm Two for the road we'll travel down the years, F#7 C#m7-5 G6 G/B Col - lec - ting pre - cious mem - o - ries. E7-9 Bm7-5 Am Se - lec - ting sou - ve - nirs
Am+7
E7 Dm7 E7 Dm Am E7 A And liv - ing life the way we please.
E7 Cdim CM7 Cm7-5 In sum - mer time the sun will shine, Edim Gdim Bm9 Bm7/E In win - ter we'll drink sum - mer wine. G G/F# Edim A7 And ev' - ry day that you are mine Em7 Edim Dsus4 D DM7 Will be a love - ly day.
D7 D7sus4 D7 G9 G/F# Gdim As long as love still wears a smile, A7 Dalt Bm Em Edim I know that we'll be two for the road, G D G Em7 A7+5 D And that's a long, long while.
*Suggested by a recent visitor (Carl with the famous last name) who also provided lyrics and an audio source from which I could transcribe this chart -and whose original e-mail I subsequently misplaced, so I can't credit him as fully as e deserves.This particular chart borrows heavily from the slightly more pensive 1996 version recorded by Nancy LaMott. Two For The Road
Two Sleepy People Words & Music by Frank Loesser & Hoagy Carmichael Recorded by Bing Crosby*, 1944
G F#7 Am7 D9 Here we are, out of cigarettes,
D7
G G/F# E7 C Cdim Holding hands and yawning -- look how late it gets. GM7 G6 E7 C Am7 Cm7 Two sleepy people by dawn's early light, G Edim Am7 Cdim G Am7 - D7 And too much in love to say goodnight.
G F#7 Am7 D7 Here we are, in the cozy chair, G E7 C Cdim Picking on a wishbone from the Frigidaire; GM7 G6 E7 C Am7 Cm7 Two sleepy people with nothing to say, G Edim Am7 Cdim G And too much in love to break away.
Bridge: G G9 G C D9 D7 G G/F# Em Do you remember the nights we used to linger in the hall? Em7 C C/B D9 D7 G Your Father didn't like me at all. D7 G C D9 D7 C C/B Am7 G Do you remember the reason why we married in the fall? C E7 A7 D7 To rent this little nest, and get a bit of rest.
G F#7 Am7 D7 Well, here we are, just about the same, G E7 C Cdim Foggy little fella, drowsy little dame; GM7 G6 E7 C Am7 Cm7 Two sleepy people by dawn's early light, G Edim Am7 Cdim G Am7 And too much in love to say goodnight.
G
*While Crosby gets the nod here for attribution purposes, this particular arrangement is heavily influenced by a Carly Simon version recorded years later.
Two Sleepy People
Unchained Melody Words & Music by Hy Zaret & Alex North Recorded by Roy Hamilton, 1955 (#6) G Em C Oh, my love, my darling, D G Em D I've hungered for your touch a long, lonely time, G Em C D G Time goes by so slowly and time can do so much. Em D Are you still mine? G G/F# Em B+ I need your love, I need your love, C Am7 D7 G God speed your love to me.
Bridge: C D C Bm Lonely rivers flow to the sea, to the sea C D G To the open arms of the sea C D C Bm Lonely rivers sigh, "Wait for me, wait for me, C D G "I'll be coming home, wait for me!"
D7
G Em C Oh, my love, my darling, D G Em D I've hungered for your touch a long, lonely time, G Em C D G Time goes by so slowly and time can do so much. Em D Are you still mine? G I need your love,
G/F# Em I need your love,
C Am7 D7 G God speed your love to me.
B+
This song first appeared in the 1955 prison-farm movie "Unchained," which starred NFL football star Elroy "Crazy Legs" Hirsch. It charted three other times that year: by Lex Baxter (#1), by Al Hibbler (#3) and by June Valli (#29). The Righteous Brothers reached #4 with their 1965 version, which reached #13 in re-release in 1990 after being featured in the movie "Ghost." Hibbler, by the way, died in May 2001, the same week as Perry Como. Unchained Melody
Under A Blanket Of Blue Words & Music by Al Neiburg, Jerry Livingston & Marty Symes, 1939 Recorded by Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong, 1956
Bm7 Dalt E7+5 E7 Under a blanket of blue, A C#m7 C#m7-5 F#7 Just you and I beneath the stars. Dalt Bm7 E7/6 A C#m7 C#m7-5 Wrapped in the arms of sweet romance, the night is ours.
Bm7 Dalt E7+5 E7 Under a blanket of blue,
F#7
A C#m7 C#m7-5 F#7 Let me be thrilled by all your charms, Dalt Bm7 E7/6 Fdim D9 Bm7-5 A Darling, I know my heart will dance with - in your arms;
Bridge: Em7 A7 D6 Fdim D6 A summer nights magic, enthralling me so. B7 F#m7 B7 The night would be tragic, Em7/9 A7 A7/6 If you weren't here to share it, my dear
Bm7 Dalt E7+5 Covered with heaven above,
E7
A C#m7 C#m7-5 F#7 Let's dream a dream of love for two, Dalt Bm7 E7/6 Fdim D9 Bm7-5 A Wrapped in the arms of sweet romance, under a blanket of blue.
Undecided Words & Music by Sid Robins & Charlie Shavers Recorded by The Ames Brothers, 1951
Intro: C C7 You say it's yes, and then it's no; F Bb9 You say you'll stay, and then you go -F Fm7 Bb9 G#7 G7 C Cdim Dm7 You're undecided now, so what are you gon - na do?
G7
CM7 CM7/6 CM7 CM7/6 First you say you do, and then you don't, F7 F7/6 F7 F7/6 And then you say you will, and then you won't; Dm7 Dm7/G Bb9 G#7 G7 C Cdim Dm7 You're undecided now, so what are you gon - na do?
G7
CM7 CM7/6 CM7 CM7/6 Now you want to play, and then it's no, F7 F7/6 F7 F7/6 And when you say you'll stay, that's when you go -Dm7 Dm7/G Bb9 G#7 G7 C Fdim You're undecided now, so what are you gon - na do?
C CM7
Bridge: C9 C7 C9 C7 I've been sittin' on a fence, and it doesn't make much sense, F6 F F6 'Cause you keep me in suspense, and you know it. D D7 D D7 You promise to return; when you don't I really burn,
F
G Am7 A7 D7 Well, I guess I'll never learn, and I show it!
CM7 CM7/6 CM7 CM7/6 If you got a heart, and if you're kind, F7 F7/6 F7 F7/6 Then don't keep us apart, make up your mind. F Fm7 Bb9 G#7 G7 C Cdim Dm7 You're undecided now, so what are you gon - na do?
Instrumental Interlude:
G7
2 Verses
CM7 CM7/6 CM7 CM7/6 First you say you do, and then you don't, no, you don't, F7 F7/6 F7 F7/6 And then you say you will, and then you won't, no you won't -F Fm7 Bb9 G#7 G7 C Cdim Dm7 You're undecided now, so what are you gon - na do?
G7
CM7 CM7/6 CM7 CM7/6 Now you want to play, and then it's no, then it's no, F7 F7/6 F7 F7/6 And when you say you'll stay, that's when you go, when you go -Dm7 Dm7/G Bb9 G#7 G7 C Fdim You're undecided now, so what are you gon - na do?
C CM7
Repeat Bridge:
CM7 CM7/6 CM7 CM7/6 If you got a heart, and if you're kind, F7 F7/6 F7 F7/6 Then don't keep us apart, make up your mind. Dm7 Dm7/G Bb9 G#7 G7 C Cdim You're undecided now, so what are you gon - na do?
Dm7
Coda: CM7 CM7/6 You say it's yes, and then it's no; F7 F7/6 You say you'll stay, and then you go -Dm7 Dm7/G Bb9 G#7 G7 C Fdim You're undecided now, so what are you gon - na do?
C
G7
Underneath The Arches Words & Music by Bud Flannigan, 1931 Recorded by The Andrews Sisters, 1948 D9 A7+5 Fdim D9 Underneath the ar - ches, G Fdim B7 I dream my dreams away;
C7
B7
G Cdim E7/9 E Un - der - neath the ar - ches A7 Em7 Edim D On cob - ble - stones I lay. D Bm7-5 C B7 Ev'ry night you'll find me C B7 E7/9 Tir - ed out and worn; E7 Bm7-5 Cdim E7 Bm7-5 Cdim E7 Happy when the day - light comes creep - ing, A7 Em7 A7 A7/9 Her - ald - ing the dawn. D9 A7+5 Fdim D9 Sleeping when it's rain - ing G Fdim B7 C7 And sleeping when it's fine, G/B A7 Em7 A7 Trains ratt - ling by
Gdim F#7 a - bove.
B7 Cdim B7 Pavement is my pillow Cdim B7 E7 No mat - ter where I stray. Fdim A7 Un - der - neath the ar - ches, G A7 E7 A7 D I dream my dreams a - way.
B7
Unforgettable Words & Music by Irving Gordon Recorded by Nat "King" Cole, 1951 Also recorded by Dinah Washington, #17 in 1959
D Fdim Unforgettable...that's what you are; G E7 Unforgettable, though near or far.
Bm7-5
Fdim
E7
C Cm7 Like a song of love that clings to me, G Dm6 E7 How the thought of you does things to me. A9 Am7 A7 A7+5 Never before has someone been more
D Fdim Unforgettable in ev'ry way; G E9 Bm7-5 And forevermore, that's how you'll stay.
Gm
E9
C Cm That's why, Darling, it's incredible G Dm6 E7 That someone so unforgettable
(First time) A7 D7 G Thinks that I am unforgettable, too.
Gdim
Am7
D7
Em7
(Repeat second verse)
(Last time) A7 D7 G Thinks that I am unforgettable, too.
Gdim
Am7
D9
G6
A7
Until I Met You Words & Music by Freddie Green & Don Wolf Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1963
D9 Bm7 D9 Dm6 I used to be so fancy - free, but real - ly lone - ly as can be AM7 C#m7-5 Edim F#7 'Til one luck - y day, you came my way; D9 Bm7 Bm7-5 E7/6 A Edim D9 E7 I nev - er knew what love was all a - bout un - til I met you.
D9 Bm7 D9 Dm6 I used to think there'd nev - er be a girl who'd ev - er care for me, AM7 C#m7-5 Edim F#7 But what do you know, you've made it so -D9 Bm7 Bm7-5 E7/6 A D9 A AM7 I nev - er knew what love was all a - bout un - til I met you.
Bridge 1: Em7 Edim A7 Em7 G G/F# Em7 Edim D G D When you kissed me, I felt the sea - son change from win - ter to spring, Edim B7 Cdim B7 Cdim E7 Cdim E When you kissed me, I lost my rea - son 'cause I heard the birds sing, Edim E7 I felt like a king.
D9 Bm7 D9 Dm6 And now I have to rub my eyes each time I try to re - al - ize AM7 C#m7-5 Edim F#7 That your love is mine -- ain't it just fine? Bm Bm7/E Bm7-5 E7/6 A I nev - er knew what love was all a - bout un - til I met you.
AM7 D9 Bm7-5 E7 C#m7-5 Fdim(III) C#7 F#7 Since I found you, I feel the en - tire u - ni - verse real D9 Bm7 Bm7-5 E7/6 A A-D9-E7-A-E7-A I nev - er knew what love was all a - bout un - til I met you.
AM7 D9 Bm7-5 E7 C#m7-5 Fdim(III) C#7 F#7 I'm the hap - pi - est boy 'cause you bring me noth - ing but joy D9 Bm7 Bm7-5 E7/6 A I nev - er knew what love was all a - bout un - til I met you.
Repeat Bridge:
D9 Bm7 D9 Dm6 And now I have to rub my eyes each time I try to re - al - ize AM7 C#m7-5 Edim F#7 That your love is mine -- ain't it just fine? Bm Bm7/E Bm7-5 I nev - er knew what love was all a - bout E7/6 A C#7 Un - til I met you.
F#7
Coda: Bm Bm7/E Bm7-5 I nev - er knew what love was all a - bout E7/6 A C#m7-5 Gdim F#7 Un - til I met you.
Bm Bm7/E Bm7-5 I nev - er knew what love was all a - bout E7/6 A D9 Un - til I met you.
Bm7-5
AM7
Until I Met You
Until The Real Thing Comes Along Words & Music by Mann Holiner, Alberta Nichols, Sammy Cahn, Saul Chaplin & L. E. Freeman Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1984
Until The Real Thing Comes Along
A E7 I'd work for you, I'd slave for you, F#7 I'd be a beggar or a knave for you; Dalt D Dm+7 Dm6 And if that isn't love, it will have to do A F#m D9 E7 Until the real thing comes along.
A E7 I'd gladly move the earth for you F#7 To prove my love, dear, and its worth for you; Dalt D Dm+7 Dm6 If that isn't love, it will have to do A D9 E7/6 E7 A Until the real thing comes a - long
G#7
Bridge: C# G#7 With all the words, dear, at my command F# C# I just can't make you understand C# G#7 I'll always love you, darling, come what may C# E7 My heart is yours, what more can I say?
A E7 I would cry for you, even sigh for you, F#7 Tear the stars down from the sky for you Dalt D Dm+7 Dm6 If that isn't love, it'll have to do F E7 D9 BM7 A Until the real thing comes a - long.
A E7 I would walk on burning coals for you, F#7 I would drive the Chrysler, leave the Rolls for you Dalt D Dm+7 Dm6 If that isn't love, it'll have to do F E7 D9 BM7 A Until the real thing comes a - long.
A E7 I would try to hit high C for you, F#7 I'd even punch out Mister T for you, Dalt D Dm+7 Dm6 If that isn't love, it'll have to do F E7 D9 BM7 A Until the real thing comes a - long.
Bridge 2: C# G#7 There's not a thing that you can't ask of me -F# G#7 Go on, demand any task from me C# G#7 You want the moon for a lavalier? C# E7 All you've got to do is nibble on my ear.
A E7 I would rob, steal, beg borrow and lie for you F#7 Lay my little body down and die for you, Dalt D Dm+7 Dm6 If that ain't love, if that ain't love, A A7 D9 Dm7-5 If that ain't love, it'll have to do E E7 E7+5 A Until the real thing comes a - long.
Up The Lazy River Words & Music by Hoagy Carmichael & Sidney Arodin, 1931 Recorded by The Mills Brothers, 1948 Also recorded by Si Zenter, 1961 (#43) and Bobby Darin, 1961 (#14)
E7 Bm7-5 E E7 Up the lazy river by the old mill run, A7 Em7 A AM7 A7 The lazy, lazy river in the noon-day sun, D Am7 D DM7 D7 Linger in the shade of a kind old tree, G Am7 G B7 Throw away your troubles, dream a dream with me. E7 Bm7-5 E E7 Up the lazy river, where the robin's song A7 Em7 A AM7 A7 Awaits a brand new mornin' as we just roll a-long. C C/B A7 G B7 E7 Blue skies up above, ev'-ry-one's in love, C D G G/F# E7 Up the lazy river, how happy we would be,
First Time: C D G Up the lazy river with me.
B7
Last Time: C C/B Up
Am7
Am7/G the lazy
D D/C riv - er
D/B
D7 G Am7 alt with me.
G
This is another synthesis arrangement. Though The Mills Brothers 1948 version and Si Zentner's take in 1961, both stick clearly in my memory, this version isn't exactly like either one.
Vaya Con Dios Words & Music by Inez James, Buddy Pepper & Larry Russell Recorded by Les Paul & Mary Ford, 1953 (#1)
D9 Am7 G Em7 D9 Now the hacienda's dark the town is sleeping; C Am Cdim G G Gdim Dm7 Now the time has come to part, the time for weeping. C D9 Am7 G D9 Am7 D7 G Vaya con Dios my darling, vaya von Dios my love.
D9 Am7 G Em7 D9 Now the village mission bells are softly ringing; C Am Cdim G G Gdim Dm7 If you listen with your heart, you'll hear them singing. C D9 Am7 G D9 Am7 D7 G Vaya con Dios my darling, vaya von Dios my love.
Bridge: Dm7 G7 C Wherever you may be I'll be beside you, Dm7 G7 C Although you're many million dreams away; Em7 A7 D Each night I'll say a prayer, a prayer to guide you, Em A7 D DM7 D7 To hasten every lonely hour of every lonely day.
D9 Am7 G Em7 D9 Now the dawn is breaking through a grey tomorrow, C Am Cdim G G Gdim Dm7 But the memories we share are there to borrow. C D9 Am7 G D9 Am7 D7 G Vaya con Dios my darling, vaya von Dios my love; C D9 Am7 G D9 Am7 D7 G Vaya con Dios my darling, vaya von Dios my love.
The Very Thought of You Words & Music by Ray Noble, 1934 Recorded by Billie Holliday, 1953
(E7)E7-9 A A6 The very thought of you and I forget to do A A+5 A6 AM7 B7 The little or-di-nar-y things that ev'ryone ought to do. Bm7-5 E7 F#m F#m7 G#7 I'm living in a kind of daydream, I'm happy as a king, C#m F#m7-5 B7 Bm Bm7-5 E7 And foolish though it may seem, to me that's ev'-ry-thing.
A A6 The mere idea of you, the longing here for you; A A+5 A6 AM7 B7 You'll never know how slow the moments go til I'm near to you. Bm7-5 E7 F#m F#m7 Cdim B7 I see your face in ev'ry flower, your eyes in stars above-E7 Cdim It's just the thought of you,
(First Time) Bm7-5 E7 A AM7 The very thought of you, my love.
F#m
Bm7-5
E7
(Last Time) Bm7-5 E7 A The very thought of you, my love.
F#m
Bm7-5
A
Wait Til The Sun Shines Nellie Words & Music by Andrew B. Sterling & Harry Von Tilzer, 1905 Recorded by Bing Crosby, 1941 From the movie "Birth of the Blues"
A A7 Fdim D D9 A Wait til the sun shines, Nel - lie, E7 Edim E7 Cdim A Cdim A When the clouds go drift - ing by; D Dm7 Cdim A E7 A We will be hap - py, Nel - lie -B7 Cdim E7 Don't you sigh. A A7 Fdim D D9 A Down lov - er's lane we'll wan - der, E7 Cdim E7 Cdim C#7 Sweet - heart, you and I; D F#7 B7 Cdim B7 Wait til the sun shines, Nel - lie, A E7 A Bye and bye.
This information was assembled by a gentleman I'm pleased to call both a friend and an associate: A TRUE oldie!! It never charted as a single later than 1906 when 3 versions were noted: those by Byron G. Harlan and by Harry Tally both hit # 1 that year and the one by Prince's Orchestra made it to # 5. However, it DID appear in 3 films: 1941's "Birth Of the Blues" starring Bing Crosby, Mary Martin, and Eddie "Rochester" Anderson; 1949's "In the Good Old Summertime" starring Judy Garland and Van Johnson; and in 1952's "Wait 'Til the Sun Shines, Nelly" starring Jean Peters and David Wayne.
Volare (Nel Blu Di Pinto Di Blu) Words & Music by Domenico Modugno & Francesco Migliacci English lyrics by Mitchell Parrish* Recorded by Domenico Modugno, 1958 (#1) [won 2 Grammies, 1958] Also recorded by Bobby Rydell, 1960 (#4)
Intro Verse: (tempo ad lib) C C/B Edim Sometimes the world is a valley Gdim Dm7 Fdim(III) of heartaches and tears
G7
G D7 G7 Fdim C Gdim Dm7 G7 And in the hustle and bustle, no sunshine appears; C Am Gdim Cdim Dm7 But you and I have our love always there to remind us D Am7 D7 Dm7 G7 There is a way we can leave all the shadows behind us.
Melody: (a tempo) Edim Dm Vo - la - re,
Dm+7
A7 oh
Dm G C oh,cantare,
C/B Em7 Am oh oh oh oh.
Am+7
C7
F Fdim C Am Let's fly way up to the clouds, F Fdim C C/B Away from the madd'ning crowds. Am Am+7 Am7 Am6 Let us sing in the glow of a star that I know of, Em B+ Em7 Where lovers enjoy peace of mind;
Em6
G G+7 G6 G5/6 Am Let us leave the confusion and all disillusion behind. Fm Fm7 Dm7 Fdim G7 Just like birds of a feather, a rainbow together we'll find.
Final Refrain:
Edim Dm Vo - la - re,
Dm+7 A7 Dm G C C/B Em7 Am Am+7 C7 oh oh, cantare, oh oh oh oh.
F G7 C C/B No wonder my happy heart sings;
Am7
Am7/G
F G7 C C/B Your love has given me wings.
Am7
Am7/G
F G7 C No wonder my happy heart sings;
C/B
Am7
F G7 C Fdim Your love has given me wings.
Am7/G
C
*Parrish is, in my opinion, the undisputed king of after-the-fact lyric writing. Among his other lyric jewels written after the music was popularized is a little ditty you may have heard of called "Star Dust."
Volare
Waitin' For the Train To Come In Words & Music by Martin Block & Sunny Skylar Recorded by Peggy Lee, 1945 (#4)
D Bm Edim A7/9 D Wait - in' for the train to come in, E7 Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 E7 Wait - in' for my man to come home. A Em7 A Fdim A Em7 A7 I've coun - ted ev' - ry min - ute of each live - long day; B7 Bm7-5 Cdim Bm7-5 G/B A Been so mel - an - chol - y since he went a - way.
D Bm Edim A7/9 D I've shed a mil - lion tear - drops or more E7 Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 E7 Wait - in' for the one I a - dore; G5 G5/F# G/B Fdim I'm wait - in' in the de - pot by the rail - road track, D6 F#m Bm Bm7/E Em7 Cdim A7 Look - in' for the choo-choo train that brings him back. D Bm Edim A7/9 D F#7 I'm wait - in' for my life to be - gin, E7/9 A6/7/9 Wait - in' for the train
B7
G/B A7/9 D to come in.
Transcribed by Ron Hontz and also suggested by him, and based on an audio source he provided -- in short, I guess you could say this whole chart is pretty much his fault. (That's a joke, folks...okay?) Recorded by with backing of husband Dave Barbour's orchestra, Lee's version narrowly out-performed competing versions by Harry James (#6) and Johnny Long (#7).
Wake the Town and Tell the People Words & Music by Sammy Gallop & Jerry Livingston Recorded by Les Baxter, 1955 (#5)
Wake the Town and Tell the People
D A7 G D G/B Wake the town and tell the people, D DM7 D6 Em7 Sing it to the moon above;
G/B
D
A7
A7 A7sus4 A7 Em G/B Wake the town and tell the people,
A7
A7 G/B A7 D Tell them that we're so in love.
D A7 G D G/B Let's begin the cel - e - bra - tion; D DM7 D6 Em7 Let's declare a hol - i - day.
G/B
D
A7
A7 A7sus4 A7 Em G/B Send the wed - ding in - vi - ta - tion
A7
A7 G/B A7 D To the neighbors right away.
Bridge: D DM7 D7 G G/F# When you are close to me
Em7
G/B A7 Em G D And my heart is dancing with delight, D DM7 D7 E7 Bm7-5 I want the world to see
E7
G/B A7sus4 A7 Em7 Heaven in my arms tonight.
A7
D A7 G D G/B Shout it from the highest steeple,
D
D DM7 D6 Em7 G/B Ring the bells the whole night through; A7 A7sus4 A7 Em G/B Wake the town and tell the people, A7 G/B A7 D Tell them I'm in love with you.
A7
A7
Walk Away Renee Words & Music by Bob Calilli, Michael (Brown) Lookofsky & Tony Sansone Recorded by The Left Banke, 1966 (#5)
A E/G# Em/G Bm/F# And when I see the sign that points one way, Fdim A A9 A AM7 The lot we used to pass by
D C#m7-5 B7 ev' ry day,
Refrain:
A F#m Just walk away Renee, D A E You won't see me follow you back home. A F#m D AM7 F#m The empty sidewalks on my block are not the same -D Bm7-5 A You're not to blame.
A E/G# Em/G Bm/F# From deep inside the tears that I'm forced to cry, Fdim A A9 A AM7 From deep inside the pain that
D I
C#m7-5 B7 chose to hide,
Repeat Refrain:
(Instrumental Interlude) | F#m | F+ | F#m | D#m7-5 | Fdim | A/C# | D | B7 |
Repeat Refrain:
A E/G# Em/G Bm/F# Your name and mine inside a heart upon a wall Fdim A A9 A AM7 Still finds a way to haunt me,
D
C#m7-5 B7 though they're so small.
Repeat Refrain:
Most of this arrangement -- including all the instrumental interlude -- is taken almost intact from the version posted by the late Andrew Rogers in his collection Andrew's Ace 60s Tabs. Most often, if I play this, I use an instrumental verse in its place. The songs written by Michael Brown (real name Michael Lookofsky) and recorded by the short-lived group The Left Banke were a radical departure from the musical norms of the mid 60s. The rich and intricate harmonies were echoed by other groups such as The Association, The Mamas And The Papas, Spanky & Our Gang and others which followed them -- but all these lacked the classically-inspired instrumentation that set The Left Banke's work apart.
Walk Away Renee
Walk Right Back Words & Music by Sonny Curtis Recorded by The Everly Brothers, 1961 (#7
Intro:
A - F#m
AM7 - F#m - AM7 - F#m
A E7 D9 A Cdim A A6 A Cdim A I want you to tell me why you walked out on me A E7 D A Cdim A E7 I'm so lone - some ev' - ry day
E
E7 D9 E7 D9 E7 E D9 E7 Cdim E7 I want you to know that since you walked out on me E7 D9 E7 Cdim E E7/9 D9 E7 A Noth - in' seems to be the same old way A E7 D9 A Cdim A A6 A Cdim A Think about the love that burns with - in my heart for you E7 A E7 A E7 A Cdim A7 D F#m Bm The times we had be - fore you went a - way, oh me
Bm7
D D6 B7 Cdim Walk right back to me this minute A F#m A D9 Cdim A Bring your love to me, don't send it E7 D9 E E7 Cdim E7 A I'm so lone - some ev' - ry day.
A E7 D9 A Cdim A A6 A Cdim A These eyes of mine that gave you lov - ing glan - ces once be - fore A E7 D A Cdim A E7 Changed to shades of clou - dy gray
E
E7 D9 E7 D9 E7 E D9 E7 Cdim E7 I want so ve - ry much to see you, just like be - fore E7 D9 E7 Cdim E E7/9 D9 E7 A I've got - ta know you're com -in' back to stay A E7 D9 A Cdim A A6 A Cdim A Please be - lieve me when I say it's great to hear from you E7 A E7 A E7 A Cdim A7 D F#m Bm But there's a lot of things a let - ter just can't say, oh me
Bm7
D D6 B7 Cdim Walk right back to me this minute A F#m A D9 Cdim A Bring your love to me, don't send it E7 D9 E E7 Cdim E7 A I'm so lone - some ev' - ry day.
I must've ruled this one out a dozen times before if I've ruled it out once, but I've changed my mind -- for a couple of reasons. First off, long time lyrics pal Ron Hontz told me some backstory on this one. Obviously, The Everly Brothers didn't sing both verses; they sang the first one twice. The reason was, when lyricist Sonny Curtis brought the demo to them, it only had one verse -- because he wasn't finished with it yet. The Everly Brothers recorded it before he even had the chance. Curtis later recorded the full version himself. Reason number two is that when I went looking for this on the web, I found a grand total of one version -- and it felt wrong. This one, as should be obvious to even first-time visitors, is WAY overdone, chord-wise. But as is my practice, I choose chords to allow a listener to recognize the song even without a vocal. If you're singing and playing, you can omit a ton of them -the melody is heavily reliant on major 7ths and 6ths, but the underlying chord doesn't necessarily need to change. If you're not singing, however, these chords will help you carry the melody line.
Walk Right Back
Walkin' After Midnight Words & Music by Don Hecht & Alan Block Recorded by Patsy Cline, 1957 (#12)
G C F7 I go out walkin' after midnight C G7 C F C In the moonlight just like we used to do; Dm7 C F7 G7 C I'm always walkin' after midnight searchin' for you.
G C F7 I walk for miles along the highway; C G7 C F C That's just my way of bein' close to you. G7 C F7 G7 C I go out walkin' after midnight searchin' for you.
F
Bridge:
I stop
to
C9 Gdim F Fdim see a weepin' willow cryin' on his pillow;
C CM7 C7 Maybe he's cryin' for me. F Fdim And as the sky turns gloomy, night winds whisper to me (First Time) C Gdim Dm7 Lonely as lonely can be.
G7
(Second time - Key Change to A) C Gdim G7 Lonely as lonely can be.
A7
C
(First Time) G C F7 I'll go out walkin' after midnight C G7 C F C In the starlight and pray that you may be G C F7 G G+ C Somewhere out walkin' after midnight searchin' for me.
(Second time) D G7 I'll go out walkin' after midnight D A7 D G D In the starlight and pray that you may be Em7 D G7 A7 D G Somewhere out walkin' after midnight searchin' for me.
Gdim
D
Walkin' After Midnight
Walkin' My Baby Back Home Words & Music by Roy Turk & Fred Ahlert, 1930 Recorded by Nat 'King' Cole, 1952* (#8)
A A6 C#m7 F#m Gee, it's great after bein' out late AM7 F#m F#7 Walkin' my baby back home; Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 E7 Arm in arm over meadow and farm, Bm7-5 E7 A Edim Walkin' my baby back home.
E7
A A6 C#m7 F#m We go along harmonizing a song, AM7 F#m F#7 Or I'm recitin' a poem Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 E7 Owls go by and they give me the eye Bm7-5 E7 A AM7 Walkin' my baby back home.
Bridge: C#m F#7 We stop for a while, she gives me a smile F#m G#7 And snuggles her head on my chest; C#m F#7 We start in to pet and that's when I get Bm7 E7 Her talcum all over my vest.
A A6 C#m7 F#m After I kinda straighten my tie, AM7 F#m F#7 She has to borrow my comb; Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 E7 One kiss then I continue again Bm7-5 E7 A Walkin' my baby back home.
AM7
(Instrumental Interlude - 1 Verse)
Bridge 2: C#m F#7 She's 'fraid of the dark so I have to park F#m G#7 Outside of her door till it's light C#m F#7 She says if I try to kiss her she'll cry B7 E7 I dry her tears all through the night
A A6 C#m7 F#m Hand in hand to a barbecue stand, AM7 F#m F#7 Right from her doorway we roam; Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 E7 Eats and then it's a pleasure again, Bm7-5 E7 C#m7-5 F#7 Walkin' my baby, talkin' my baby, Bm7-5 E7 C#m7-5 F#7 Lovin' my baby, I don't mean maybe, Bm7-5 E7 D9 A Walkin' my baby back home
* This is another of those songs that has seemed to hit the pop charts decade after decade. It charted in 1931 by Nick Lucas (#8), Ted Weems (also #8), the Charleston Chasers (#15), and Lee Morse (#18). It charted again in 1952 by Johnnie Ray at #4. (Lyric transcription and history by Ron Hontz.) Walkin' My Baby Back Home
Walkin' To Missouri Words & Music by Bob Merrill Recorded by Sammy Kaye, 1952 (#11)
Refrain: (Repeat after each verse) A A7 Bm7 D9 Cdim A Poor little robin walkin', walkin', walkin' to Missouri -A F#m E D9 He can't afford to fly.
E
E7 D9 E7 A A7 Got a penny for a poor little robin, Bm7 D9 Cdim Dm6 Walkin', walkin', walkin' to Missouri -E7 D9 Dm6 E Got a teardrop in his eye.
A F#m A6 A7 I hope my story don't make you cry, D D6 Bm Bm7 But this birdie flew too high; E7 Dm6 Bm7-5 Cdim A He flew from his old Missouri home. E7 A F#m A6 A7 D D6 Bm Bm7 He fell right into the city ways, like dancin' in cabarets, E7 D9 E7 Dm6 A From par - ty to party he would roam.
A F#m A6 A7 He met a birdie who looked so nice, D D6 Bm Bm7 A real bird of par - a - dise, E7 Dm6 Bm7-5 Cdim A Edim Good look - in' but fickle in the heart.
E7
A F#m A6 A7 She gave him kisses and gave him sighs, D D6 Bm Bm7 But oh, how she told him lies, E7 Dm6 Bm7-5 Cdim A D9 'Cause she loved another from the start.
A
A F#m A6 A7 His dreams are battered, his feathers bent, D D6 Bm Bm7 Now he hasn't got a cent; E7 Dm6 Bm7-5 Cdim A Edim He feels like his heart is gonna break.
E7
A F#m A6 A7 So if he ever walks up to you, D D6 Bm Bm7 Please throw him a crumb or two, E7 Dm6 Bm7-5 Cdim A D9 'Cause you could have made the same mistake.
A7
*Suggested by recent visitor George Barnett.
Walkin' To Missouri
Wanderin' Star Words & Music by Alan J. Lerner & Frederick Loewe, 1952 Featured in the 1969 movie "Paint Your Wagon" and sung there by Lee Marvin
C-Dm7 C - Dm7 CDm7 C I was born under a wanderin' star,
Dm7
C-Dm7 C - Dm7 CDm7 C I was born under a wanderin' star.
Dm7
F Dm7 F Dm7 Wheels are made for rollin', mules are made to pack; C C/B Am7 Am7/G D Dm G I've never seen a sight that didn't look better lookin' back. C-Dm7 C - Dm7 CDm7 C I was born under a wanderin' star, C Am7 Dm7 G C Dm7 Wand'rin', wand'rin' star.
C
Dm7 a C/B
Bridge: Em Mud can make you prisoner D And the plains can make you dry; Em Smoke can burn your eyes, D But only people make you cry. Dm Home was made for comin' from, C C/B Am7 And dreams of goin' to,
Am7/G
D Dm7 G D7 Which, with any luck, will never come true.
G7
G6
I was born under a wanderin' star, I was born under a wanderin' star. Do I know where hell is? Hell is in "Hello." Heaven is "Good bye forever, it's time for me to go." I was born under a wanderin' star, A wanderin', wanderin' star.
Repeat Bridge:
I was born under a wanderin' star, I was born under a wanderin' star. When I get to heaven, better tie me to a tree, Or I'll be off to roam again, you know where I will be. I was born under a wanderin' star, A wanderin', wanderin' star.
Note: The recurring "C - Dm7" figure is played as 3 beats of C followed by 1 beat of Dm. It can alternated with, or replaced by, a "walking bass" of C - C/B - Am7 - Am7/G
Wanderin' Star
Watch What Happens English Words by Norman Gimbel, Music by Michel Legrand Recorded by Andy Williams, 1967 From the 1964 film "The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg"
DM7 D6 E7/9 Let someone start believing in you, A6/7/9 Let him hold out his hand, DM7 Gdim C#m7 Gdim Let him touch you and watch what hap - pens.
DM7 D6 E7/9 One someone who can look in your eyes, A6/7/9 And see into your heart, DM7 Gdim Fdim(III) A Let him find you and watch what hap - pens
Bridge: F# F#m7 B7 Cold, no I won't believe your heart is cold E E6 Em7 Maybe just a - fraid to be broken again
DM7 D6 E7/9 Let someone with a deep love to give A6/7/9 Give that deep love to you A9 D And what magic you'll see
D6
A7
(Instrumental Interlude - Bridge)
DM7 D6 E7/9 Let someone with a deep love to give A6/7/9 Give that deep love to you, A9 D And what magic you'll see.
D6
Coda: D Cm7-5 Bbm7-5 D Let some - one give his heart, Cm7-5 Bbm7-5 D Some - one who cares like me,
D6
D6
Cm7-5 Bbm7-5 D Some - one--- who cares---- like me.
D6
The chord names in the verse appear confusing, but the progression is very simple to play. Letting the F# ring on the 2nd fret of the 6th string continues through all of it. The DM7 and D6 both feature it; then keep it fretted for the E7-9 played as 020102; continue keeping it fretted for the weird-looking A6/7/9 which is played 002002, and for the D9sus4 which is played as 002032. If you've still got questions, use the Chords button at left to see how all are fingered.
Watch What Happens
The Way We Were Words & Music by Alan Bergman & Marilyn Bergman and Marvin Hamlisch Recorded by Barbra Streisand, 1974 (#1)
CM7 Em7 Mem'ries
FM7 Am9 Am FM7 light the corners of my mind,
Em7 E7 Am Misty water-colored mem'ries
Am+7
E7sus4 E7 CM7 of the way we were.
Dm7
Am7
FM7
G7
CM7 Em7 FM7 Am9 Am FM7 Scattered pictures of the smiles we left behind, Em7 E7 Am Am+7 FM7 E7sus4 E7 CM7 Smiles we gave to one another for the way we were.
Bridge: FM7 Em7 Dm7 Can it be that it was all so simple then? Em Em7 A7sus4 Or has time rewritten every line?
A7
Dm Dm+7 Dm7 If we had the chance to do it all again, Em7 CM7 F Tell me, would we, could we?
G7
CM7 Em7 FM7 Am9 Mem'ries may be beautiful and yet Em7 E7 Am Am+7 What's too painful to re-mem-ber, E7sus4 E7 Am7 We simply choose to forget.
Am7/G
Am
FM7
FM7
Em7 FM7 Em7 FM7 So it's the laughter we will remember Em7 Am7 Whenever we re-mem-ber Dm7/G CM7 The way we were, Fm C The way we were.
FM7
FM7
Dm7
F
CM7
FM7
C7
Wanted Words & Music by Jack Fulton & Lois Steele Recorded by Perry Como, 1954 (#1)
D DM7 Bm Wanted, someone who kissed me G And held me closely,
G/F#
Bm7/A
G/B then stole my heart;
Em7
G G/F# G/E Gdim Wanted, someone I trusted, G/B Who gave no warning
A7
A7+5 D we'd ever part.
Bridge: Gm7 Gdim She was last seen
Bm7 Bm7/A hiding out in someone's arms;
G G/F# G/B A7+5 A7 He knew nothing of the danger in her charms.
D DM7 Bm Bm7/A A jury may find her guilty, G G/F# Gdim But I'd forgive her if I could see D DM7 G A signed confession that she's repented Em7 A7 D And really wanted no one but me.
Waters of March Words & Music by Antonio Carlos Jobim Recorded by Susannah McCorkell, 1993
Edim
Gdim
E7 A AM7 Em6 A7 A stick, a stone, it's the end of the road; A7/6 D9 BbM7 A It's feeling alone, it's the weight of your load; A+5 A7/6 D9 It's a sliver of glass, it's life, it's the sun; D6 Dm6 Bm7-5 A It's night, it's death, it's a knife, it's a gun; AM7 Em6 A7 D6 A flower that blooms, a fox in the brush; BbM7 Fdim Bm7-5 A A knot in the wood, the song of a thrush; AM7 Em6 A7 D6 A myst'ry of life, the steps in the hall; BbM7 Fdim Bm7-5 A The sound of the wind, and the waterfall. E7/6 A AM7 Em6 A7 It's the moon floating free, it's the curve of the slope; A7/6 D9 BbM7 A It's an ant, it's a bee, it's a reason for hope; A+5 A7/6 A7/9 D9 And the river bank sings of the waters of March; BbM7 Fdim Bm7-5 A It's the promise of spring, it's the joy in your heart.
A AM7 Em6 A7 A spear, a spike, a stake, a nail; A7/6 D9 BbM7 A It's a drip, it's a drop, it's the end of the tale; A+5 A7/6 D9 The dew on the leaf in the morning light, D6 Dm6 Bm7-5 A The shot of a gun in the dead of the night; AM7 Em6 A7 D6 A mile, a must, a thrust, a bump, BbM7 Fdim Bm7-5 A It's the will to survive, it's a jolt, it's a jump;
A AM7 Em6 D6 Blue print of a house, a body in bed; BbM7 Dm6 Bm7-5 A Car stuck in the mud, it's the mud, it's the mud; AM7 Em6 A7 A fish, a flash, a wish, a wing; A7/6 D9 BbM7 A It's a hawk, it's a dove, it's the promise of spring; A+5 A7/6 A7/9 D And the river bank sings of the waters of March; BbM7 Fdim Bm7-5 A It's the promise of spring, it's the joy in your heart.
E7 A AM7 Em6 A7 A stick, a stone, it's the end of the road; A7/6 D9 BbM7 A The stump of a tree, it's a frog, it's a toad; AM7 Em6 A7 D6 A sigh, a breath, a walk, a run; BbM7 Fdim Bm7-5 A A life, a death, the rain, the sun; A+5 A7/6 A7/9 D And the river bank sings of the waters of March; Dm6 BbM7 Fdim A It's the promise of life, it's the joy in your heart.
This one had been requested months ago, and I had to tell the requester, "Sorry, this one's beyond me." Then recently I received four Antonio Carlos Jobim charts from a frequent visitor,
[email protected], of which this was one -all in the original Portuguese, and all alledgedly as Jobim played them. Now, to be honest, I couldn't play the chords (much less, sing Portuguese) but he did provide me the key that enabled me to finally get close. If you're interested in looking at the originals as they were sent to me, go to http://cifraclub.terra.com.br/cifras/tom-jobim/aguas-de-marco-gsht.html Susannah McCorkle, who I believe wrote the English lyrics, reminds me a great deal of Diana Krall, with touches of Julie London -- another way of saying they don't get much better. It was her recording from which I transcribed this chart; she interspersed Portuguese and English, and I have cut it down to the English. Sadly, McCorkle took her life only eight years after recording the version from which I transcribed. Waters of March
Wave Words & Music by Antonio Carlos Jobim Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1969
Intro:
Am7
D
Am7alt
D
D9 Dm6 E7-9 AM7 D9 Bm7-5 E7-9 Em7 A7-9 So close your eyes, for that's a lovely way to be -A DM7 D6 Dm+7 Dm6 C#7 C#7/G# A - ware of things your heart alone was meant to see.
F#7
Gdim Edim DM7 B7 The fun - da - men - tal lone - li - ness goes F7 E7 Am7 D Whenever two can dream a dream together.
Am7
D
D9 Dm6 E7-9 AM7 D9 Bm7-5 E7-9 Em7 You can't de - ny, don't try to fight the ri - sing sea,
A7-9
A DM7 D6 Dm+7 Dm6 C#7 C#7/G# F#7 Don't fight the moon, the stars above, and don't fight me -Gdim Edim DM7 B7 The fun - da - men - tal lone - li - ness goes F7 E7 Am7 D Whenever two can dream a dream together.
Am7
D
Bridge: Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 CM7 CM7/6 CM7 When I saw you first the time was half past three,
CM7/6
Cm7 F7/9 Cm7 Bm7-5 Fdim E7 When your eyes met mine it was e - ter - ni - ty.
D9 Dm6 E7-9 AM7 D9 Bm7-5 E7-9 Em7 By now we know the wave is on its way to be;
A7-9
A DM7 D6 Dm+7 Dm6 C#7 C#7/G# F#7 Just catch the wave, don't be afraid of loving me -Gdim Edim DM7 B7 The fun - da - men - tal lone - li - ness goes F7 E7 Am7 D Whenever two can dream a dream together.
Am7
D
Fair's fair, and this is credited to Sinatra for no better reason than his was the only version I was able to lay my hands on where the lyrics were in English, rather than the original Portuguese. But to be honest, Sinatra's version is comparatively lame when compared to the other versions I've heard. His bottoming-out, uninspired performance pales badly when compared to several others I listened to in preparing this chart, most notably the Gal Costa/Tom Jobim version on which this chart is musically much more closely based. That recording is awsome.
Wave
The Way That I Want to Touch You Words & Music by Toni Tenille Recorded by The Captain & Tenille, 1974
Em7/9 A6/7/9 A7 Em7 Em7/9 A6/7/9 A7 Em7/9 A7 I never want - ed, I never want - ed to touch a man Em7 A7 DM7 The way that I want to touch you;
Bm7
Bm7/E
Em7/9 A6/7/9 A7 Em7 Em7/9 A6/7/9 A7 Em7/9 A7 I never want - ed, I never want - ed to love a man Em7 A7 DM7 The way that I want to love you.
F#m
Bridge: B7/9 B7 You are sunshine, you are shadows, B7/9 B7 You are morning, you are night; G G/F# B7 Em7/9 Em You are hard times, you are good times, B7 G D Em D9 B7 Bbm9 You are darkness, you are light.
Em7/9 A6/7/9 A7 Em7 Em7/9 A6/7/9 A7 Em7/9 A7 I never want - ed, I never want - ed to give a man Em7 A7 DM7 Bm7 The things that I want to give you;
Bm7/E
Em7/9 A6/7/9 A7 Em7 Em7/9 A6/7/9 A7 Em7/9 A7 I never want - ed, I never want - ed to live with a man Em7 A7 DM7 Bm7 The way that i want to live with you.
Bm7/E
Repeat Bridge:
Em7/9 A6/7/9 A7 Em7 Em7/9 A6/7/9 A7 Em7/9 A7 I never want - ed, I never want - ed to touch a man Em7 A7 DM7 The way that I want to touch you,
Bm7
Em7 A6/7/9 A7 DM7 D6 The way that I want to touch you now,
Bm7/E
Em7 A6/7/9 A7 DM7 D6 The way that I want to touch you.
We Three (My Echo, My Shadow and Me) Words & Music by Dick Robertson & Sammy Mysels Recorded by The Ink Spots, 1940 (#1)
Intro;
A
Edim
E7
Cdim A F#m Dm We three, we're all a - lone
Dm6
A AM7 C#m7 C#7 F#7 Liv - ing in a mem - o - ry D B7 E7 Bm7-5 Cdim A My e - cho, my sha - dow, and me
Cdim A F#m We three,
Edim
E7
Dm Dm6 we're not a crowd
A AM7 C#m7 C#7 F#7 We're not e - ven com - pa - ny D B7 E7 Bm7-5 Cdim A My e - cho, my sha - dow, and me
D9 E7 Bm7 E7 What good is the moon - light, the sil - ver - y moon - light, A6 Cdim A6 A That shines a - bove? D9 D6/9 B7 D9 D6/9 B7 I walk with my sha - dow, I talk with my e - cho, Bm7-5 Cdim E7 But where is the girl I love?
Cdim A F#m Dm We three, will wait for you
Dm6
A AM7 C#m7 C#7 F#7 E - ven 'til e - ter - ni - ty D B7 My e - cho,
E7 Bm7-5 Cdim A my sha - dow, and me.
The Way You Look Tonight Words & Music by Dorothy Fields & Jerome Kern, 1936 Recorded by The Lettermen, 1961 (#13)
C Am7 Dm7 Dm+7 G7 Some-day, when I'm awfully low, C C/B Am7 When the world is cold
Am7/G
Dm7 G7 C C7 I will feel a glow just thinking of you F6 G7 C Am7 And the way you look tonight.
Dm7
G7
Cdim(IV) C Am7 Dm Dm7 G7 You're love-ly, with your smile so warm C C/B Am And your cheek so soft;
Am7
Dm Dm+7 Dm7 Gsus4 C C7 There is nothing for me but to love you F6 G7 C Fdim Just the way you look tonight.
C
Bridge: CM7 Gdim Fm7 Bb9 With each word your tenderness grows, CM7 Am7 F7 Tearing my fear apart;
G
CM7 A7 Fm7 Bb9 And that laugh that wrinkles your nose C Bm7-5 E7 Touches my foolish heart.
G7
Gdim(IV) C Am7 Dm Dm7 G7 You're love-ly...never, never change, C C/B Am7 Keep that breathless charm;
Am7/G
Dm Dm+7 Dm7 G7 C C7 Won't you please arrange it 'cause I love you F6 G7 C Just the way you look tonight,
Am7
F6
Coda: F6 G7 C Just the way you look tonight.
Fdim
C
G7
The Wayward Wind Words & Music by Herb Newman & Stan Lebowsky Recorded by Gogi Grant, 1956
Refrain: (A7) D G Oh, the wayward wind is a restless wind, D A7 A restless wind that yearns to wander, D D7 G And I was born the next of kin
Gm
D A7 D The next of kin to the wayward wind.
G
D
A7 D G D In a lonely shack by a railroad track G D I spent my younger days, D G D And I guess the sound of the outward bound A7 D G Made me a slave to its wand'rin' ways.
D
Refrain:
Oh, I met her there in a border town, I vowed we'd never part; Though I tried my best to settle down, She's now alone with a broken heart. Oh, the wayward wind is a restless wind, A restless wind that yearns to wander, And I was born the next of kin The next of kin to the wayward wind. Coda: D A7 D The next of kin to the wayward wind.
G
D
Though Grant had a number of other hits within just a few years of each other, few songs are more instantly identified with a particular singer than this song is with Gogi Grant. Mention her name around any music fan now, and the title of this song will be the first words uttered in reply.
We Can Fly Words & Music by Bill Cowsill, Bob Cowsill, Steve Duboff & Artie Kornfeld Recorded by The Cowsills, 1968 (#21) D Bm F#m Em7 A7 See how the fluffy clouds move by us? Gm Gdim D6 See how the clouds move by? D Bm F#m G G6 See how the morning mist can hide us away, Gm Gdim Dalt D6 G6 A7 And how the day is so much fun? oh oh
D Bm F#m Em7 A7 Isn't it groovy in a daydream?
G/B Gm Gdim DM7 Dream - in' to - day
D Bm F#m G G6 Doesn't the day seem like it could never end? Gm Gdim Dalt And so, my friend, we're one.
D+5
G
D7
Em7 Em7/6 G/B A7sus4 A7 Em7 Em7/6 G/B A7sus4 Ba - by it's fun - ny how I can feel Em7 Em7/6 G/B A7sus4 When you're be - side
A7 A9 A7/9 so sun - ny
A7 A7/9 A9 Dalt D6 me, we can fly.
D Bm F#m Em7 A7 G/B Gm Gdim DM7 Hey Mister Wind, just keep on sailin' (keep us sailin' along) D Bm F#m G G6 High in the sky there's no curtailing our fun, Gm Gdim Dalt D+5 So everyone come on -- hey you on the ground, G D7 Take a look up and see what we've found Em7 Em7/6 G/B A7 Em7 Em7/6 G/B A7sus4 Noth - ing to tie us, bluebirds come up Em7 Em7/6 G/B A7sus4 When you're be - side A7/9 A7 Dalt We can fly
A7 A9 A7/9 to guide us
A7 A7/9 A9 Dalt D6 me, we can fly, oh,
D6
A7/9 A7 Dalt (n.c.)Em7 A7 G/B A7 Gdim D We can fly -- hey, everyone on the ground, let's fly.
We'll Meet Again Words & Music by Ross Parker & Hughie Charles Recorded by Vera Lynn, 1939 Recorded by Benny Goodman, 1942 (#16)
D F#7 Bm7 Gm7 We'll meet again, don't know where, don't know when, Em7/9 Em7 G/B A7 Em7/9 A7 D6 But I'm sure we'll meet again some sun - ny day.
Fdim
Em7
A7
D F#7 Bm7 Gm7 Keep smiling through, just like you always do Em7/9 Em7 G/B A7 A7 A7/6 D G D Till the blue skies chase the dark clouds far a - way.
Bridge: DM7 F#7 Gdim F#7 So will you please say "Hello" to the folks that I know G6 Tell them I won't be long, E7/9 E7 E7/9 E7 They'll be happy to know that when you saw me go A7 G/B A7sus4 A7 I was sing - ing this song.
D F#7 Bm7 Gm7 We'll meet again, don't know where, don't know when, Em7/9 Em7 G/B A7 Em7/9 A7 D6 But I'm sure we'll meet again some sun - ny day.
G
D
A7
D
Lynn's version was used in the final scenes of the 1964 film "Dr. Strangelove Or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb" as multiple nuclear explosions oblitarate the civilized world. The year before Goodman's version, both Kay Kyser's and Guy Lombardo's orchestras had also recorded the tune; both peaked at number 24.
We'll Be Together Again Words & Music by Frankie Laine & Carl Fischer, 1945 Recorded by Frankie Laine, 194
E7/6 A F7 No tears,
Fdim E7 no fears --
A A9 A F#m7 B7 Re - mem - ber there's al - ways to - mor - row. Gm7 C7 FM7 So what if we have to part? Bm7-5 F E7 We'll be to - geth - er a - gain.
E7/6 A F7 Your kiss,
Fdim E7 your smile
A A9 A F#m7 B7 Are mem' - ries I'll trea - sure for - ev - er; Gm7 C7 FM7 So try think - ing with your heart Bm7-5 E7 Em7-5 A We'll be to - geth - er a - gain. Bridge: A7 F7 Em7-5 E7 Fdim Am Am+7 Now, there'll be times when I know you'll be lone - some, F7 Em7-5 E7 Fdim Am Times when I know you'll be sad, F7 Em7-5 E7 Fdim Am Am+7 Don't let temp - ta - tion sur - round you, Bm7-5 F7 E7 Don't let the blues make you bad.
E7/6 A F7 Some - day,
Fdim E7 some - way,
A A9 A F#m7 B7 We both have a life - time be - fore us Gm7 C7 FM7 For part - ing is not good-bye - Bm7-5 Em7-5 E7 A We'll be to - geth - er a - gain.
This one qualifies as just a bit of an anomoly, at least for its time. When Laine recorded this back in the '40s, there was a fairly clear line drawn in the sand between writer and performer. While vocalists who also played instruments were often allowed to cross (Hoagy Carmichael, for example) not many singers did. Laine is so well-remembered as a vocalist that I never knew he had ever written anything until I found this one. Thanks to recent visitor Joe Korfhage for the suggestion.
We'll Be Together Again
We're In This Love Together Words & Music by Roger Murrah & Keith Stegall Recorded by Al Jarreau, 1981
AM7 F#m Bm7 E7 It's like a diamond, it's a precious thing, AM7 F#m Bm7 And we never want to lose it;
E7
AM7 F#m Bm7 E7 It's like a favorite song that we love to sing AM7 F#m Bm7 Every time we hear the music.
E7
Refrain: AM7 F#m Bm7 We're in this love together -E7 AM7 F#m We got the kind that'll last forever.
D9
E7/9
E7
AM7 F#m Bm7 We're in this love together F7 E7/9 E7 E7/6 E7 And like berries on the vine it gets sweet -er all the time
AM7 F#m Bm7 It's like a rainy night and candlelight AM7 F#m D9 E7/6 Ooh, it's so romantic
E7
E7
AM7 F#m Bm7 E7 We got the whole thing workin' out so right AM7 F#m D9 Just the way we planned it
E7
Refrain: AM7 F#m Bm7 We're in this love together -E7 AM7 F#m We got the kind that'll last forever.
D9
E7/9
E7
AM7 F#m Bm7 We're in this love together F7 E7/9 E7 E7/6 E7 And like berries on the vine it gets sweet -er all the time.
Segue to Key Change: Final Refrain:
E7
F7
F#7
G7
BM7 G#m C#m7 We're in this love together -F#7 BM7 G#m We got the kind that'll last forever. BM7 G#m C#m7 We're in this love together
C#m7
F#7
F#7
G7 F#7 And like berries on the vine it gets sweet -er all the time
BM7
Here's another one that on some levels doesn't belong -- it's too current, and it fairly obviously violates my ban on "four-chord format songs" -- but the fact of the matter is, it's such an awesome guitar tune that I'm including it anyway.
We're In This Love Together
We've Only Just Begun Words & Music by Paul Williams & Roger Nichols Recorded by The Carpenters, 1970 (#2)
C FM7 Em7 We've only just begun to live;
Am
A9 Am Am7 E E7 Am White lace and prom - i - ses, F Dm7 G7 A kiss for luck and we're on our way.
C FM7 Em7 Before the rising sun we fly;
Am
A9 Am Am7 E E7 Am So man - y roads to choose, F Dm7 G7 We start off walkin' and learn to run, CM7 FM7 And yes, we've just begun.
CM7
FM7
Bridge: A D A Sharing horizons that are new to us,
D
A D A Watching the signs along the way; C# F# C# F# Talkin' it over, just the two of us, C# F# G7sus4 G7 Dm7 G7 Working together day to day, together, together.
C FM7 Em7 And when the evening comes we smile;
Am
A9 Am Am7 E E7 Am So much of life a - head; F Dm7 G7 We'll find a place where there's room to grow; CM7 And yes, we've just begun.
FM7
CM7
FM7
It's a widely known story now, but this song was originally written for a California bank as a means of attracting new loan prospects. It worked...very well. But that wasn't so good for the bank. It seems that newly-marrieds score poorly on bank loan evaluations since they haven't had time to establish themselves and their stability...so the bank generated a number of loan applications from young adults that couldn't qualify for the loans they were seeking. All in all, not a good P-R move in the eyes of the bank, or their turned-down loan applicants. But it became a whale of a song for The Carpenters, and it most definitely proved that they, themselves, had only just begun to be extremely successful recording artists.
We've Only Just Begun
Welcome to My World Words & Music by Ray Winkler & John Hathcock Recorded by Jim Reeves, 1962
Welcome to My World
G Am7 G D9 C Wel - come to my world;
Am7
D7
D9 Am7 D9 Am7 G Won't you come on in?
Am7
G
G Am7 G D9 C Mir - a - cles, I guess
Am7
D7
D9 Am7 D9 Am7 G Still hap - pen now and then.
G Am7 G D9 C Step in - to my heart;
Am7
Am7
D7
D9 G G/F# Leave your cares be - hind. G Am7 G D9 C Wel - come to my world
Am7
D9 Gdim G Built with you in mind.
G/E
D7
Am7alt
G
Bridge: D9 D7 G Am7 Knock and the door will o - pen, D9 D7 G Am7 Seek and you will find, D9 D7 G Ask and you'll be giv - en
Em
Am Am7 D9 The key to this heart of mine.
G Am7 G D9 C I'll be wait - ing here
D7
Am7
D9 G G/F# With my arms un - furled, G Am7 G D9 C Am7 Wait - ing just for you,
G
D7
G/E
D7
D9 Gdim G Am7alt Wel - come to my world.
G
What A Difference A Day Makes Words & Music by Maria Grever & Stanley Adams Recorded by Dinah Washington, 1959 (#5)
Tacit Em7 What a difference a day made,
G/B
A7
Em7 G/B A7+5 D6 Twen - ty-four lit - tle ho - urs
B7
Bm7-5 Em7 Brought the sun and the flow -ers
G/B
A7
A7+5 Fdim D Where there used to be rain. D6 C#m7 My yes - ter - day was blue, dear; C#m7-5 F#7 To - day I'm a part of
F#7
Bm you dear.
Bm7/E
B7 Bm7-5 E7 My lonely nights are through, dear,
Bm7-5
Bm7-5 Em7 Fdim A7 Since you said you were mine.
Fdim
E7
A7
Tacit Em7 Lord, what a dif' - rence a day made!
G/B
Em7 G/B A7+5 D6 There's a rain - bow be - fore me.
B7
Bm7-5 Em7 Skies a - bove can't be stor - my A7+5 Fdim A7 Since that mo - ment of bliss,
G/B
A7
A7
Am7
D7 that thrill - ing kiss.
Am7 GM7 Gm7 Gdim D It's Hea - ven when you find ro - mance on your men - u. Bm7-5 Em7 G/B What a dif' - rence a day made -Edim A7 Gdim D And the dif' - rence is you.
A7
D6
B7
What A Wonderful World Words & Music by George David Weiss & George Douglas Recorded by Louis Armstrong, 1967 Featured in the movie "Good Morning Viet Nam"
G C G F C I see trees of green, red roses, too, Dm7 Em E7 Am7 I see them bloom for me and for you, F F# G G7 C And I think to myself, "It's a wonderful world."
G C G F C I see skies of blue, clouds of white, Dm7 Em E7 Am7 The bright blessed days and the dark sacred nights, F F# And I think to myself,
G
C "What a wonderful world."
Bridge: G C The colors of the rainbow, so bright up in the sky, G C Are also on the faces of people passin' by. Am Em I see friends shakin' hands, sayin', Am Em They're really sayin',
Am Em "How do you do?"
DM7 Am G "I love you."
G C G F C I hear babies cry, and watch them grow; Dm7 Em E7 Am7 They'll learn so much more than I will ever know, F F# G C And I think to myself, "It's a wonderful world."
(Instrumental Verse)
Repeat Bridge: G C G F C I hear babies cry, and watch them grow; Dm7 Em E7 Am7 They'll learn so much more than I will ever know, F F# And I think to myself,
G
C C/B "What a wonderful world."
A7
Coda: F F# G C Yes, I think to myself, "What a won - der - ful world."
What A Wonderful World
What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life Words & Music by Alan & Marilyn Bergman & Michel Legrand, 1969 Recorded by Jimmy Smith, 1973
What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life
Bm7-5 E7 Am Am+7 Am7 What are you doing the rest of your life? Am7/9 F FM7 North and south and east and west of your life? Dm7 Dm6 I have only one request of your life-Bm7-5 E7 That you spend it all with me.
Bm7-5 E7 Am Am+7 Am7 All the seasons and the times of your days, Am7/9 F FM7 All the nickels and the dimes of your days; Dm7 Dm6 Let the reasons and the rhymes of your days Em7-5 A7 DM7 All begin and end with me.
Bridge: Bm7-5 E7/9 E7 AM7 I want to see your face in ev'ry kind of light, Bm7-5 E7/9 AM7 In fields of dawn and forests of the night;
A6
A6
Dm Dm7 CM7 And when you stand before the candles on a cake, F#m7 B7 E Bm7-5 E7 Oh, let me be the one to hear the silent wish you make.
Bm7-5 E7 Am Am+7 Am7 Those tomorrows waiting deep in your eyes, Am7/9 F FM7 In the world of love you keep in your eyes, Dm7 Dm6 I'll awaken what's asleep in your eyes-Bm7-5 E7 It may take a kiss or two.
Dm Bm7-5 Through all of my life, E7/9 FM7 Summer, winter, spring and fall of my life, Dm All I ever will recall of my life Dm7 Bm7-5 E7-9 Is all of my life
E7 Am with you.
Bm7-5
E7
Am
What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life
What Are You Doing New Year's Eve Words & Music by Frank Loesser Recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, 1960
E D9 Maybe it's much too early in the game; E E7 A Am6 Ah, but I thought I'd ask you just the same -E C#7 F#7 B7 Cdim E C#7 What are you doing New Year's, New Year's Eve?
B7
E D9 Wonder whose arms will hold you good and tight E E7 A Am6 When it's exactly twelve o'clock that night, E C#7 F#7 B7 Cdim E Welcoming in the New Year's, New Year's Eve.
Bridge: G#m7 C#7 Maybe I'm crazy to suppose G#m7 C#7 I'd ever be the one you chose G#m7 C#7 F#7 Fdim(III) B7 Out of the thousand invitations you'll re - ceive.
E D9 Ah, but in case I stand one little chance, E E7 A Am6 Here comes the jackpot question in advance: E C#7 F#7 Gdim What are you doing New Year's, B7 Cdim Bbm7-5 New Year's Eve?
Am6
E
C#m7
F#7
C#7
F#7
What Good Am I Without You Words & Music by Sammy Gallop & Don Rodney Recorded by Frankie Laine, 1956(?)
B7
E
D A7 Edim D7 I'm like a song that no one sings, Em B7 Cdim A7 I'm like a bird without its wings; Dalt Edim G/B G Ediim Gm7 I'm like a star that fell from the sky -D F#m B7 Cdim Em7 A7 What good am I without you?
D A7 Edim D7 Where is the sun that used to shine? Em B7 Cdim A7 Where is the one who once was mine? Dalt Edim G/B G Edim Gm7 Aimless am I, like clouds drifting by -D F#m B7 A7 D What good am I without you?
Bridge: Bm F#7 E7-9 Fdim Edim You are the very breath I take, Bm F#7 Bm F#7 B7 The every wish and prayer I make. Bm F#7 E7-9 Fdim You are so much a part of me, Bm7-5 D F#m Bm Bm7/E E7/9 A7 You'll al - ways be the very heart of me.
D A7 Edim D7 How can I live without you near, Em B7 Cdim A7 When I'm so mad about you dear, Dalt Edim G/B G Edim Gm7 How can I laugh when I want to cry -D F#m Bm7 Bm7/E Cdim(IV) C7 B7 What good am I with - out you, Dar - ling, G B7 Gdim A7/6 D What good am I with - out you?
What I Did for Love Words & Music by Marvin Hamlisch & Edward Kleban Recorded by Donna Drake, 1975; From the musical "A Chorus Line"
(N.C. Cdim C C/B Kiss today good-bye,
A7sus
A7 Dm Dm+7 the sweetness and the sorrow;
Fdim C Em7 Am7 Am7/G Wish me luck, the same to you.
Fm
D9
Dm Fm7 Fdim G But I can't regret what I did for love, what I did for love.
(N.C.) Cdim C C/B A7sus A7 Dm Dm+7 Look...my eyes are dry; the gift was ours to borrow, Fdim C Em7 Am7 It's as if we al-ways knew,
Am7/G
Fm
D9
Dm7 Fm7 Fdim G And I won't forget what I did for love, what I did for love.
Bridge: Am Am+7 FM7 E7 Am Gone? Love is never gone. B7 Em As we travel on,
B+
Em7
Am+7
Am7
(N.C.) C C/B Kiss today good-bye,
G A7 Fdim G love's what we'll re-mem-ber.
Fdim G C Em7 Am7 We did what we had to do.
A7sus
A7 Dm Dm+7 and point me toward tomorrow.
Am7/G
D9
F Fm Dm7 G7 C CM7 Won't forget, can't regret what I did for love.
C7
Bridge: Am Am+7 FM7 E7 Am Gone? Love is never gone. B7 Em As we travel on,
B+
Em7
Am+7
Am7
G A7 Fdim G love's what we'll re-mem-ber.
Fm
(N.C.) C C/B Kiss today good-bye, Fdim G7 C Em7 Am7 We did what we had to do.
A7sus
A7 Dm Dm+7 Fm and point me toward tomorrow.
Am7/G
D7
F Fm Dm7 G7 C C/B Won't forget, can't regret what I did for love, Fdim G C What I did for love,
C/B
Fdim G C Fdim What I did for love.
F
Fm
C
What I Did for Love
What Is There to Say? Words & Music by E. Y. Harburg & Vernon Duke Recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, 1954
Intro Verse: A F#m D9 Dar - ling, par - don my con - fu - sion,
E7
Fdim A F#m D9 But are you an op - ti - cal il - lu - sion?
E7
Fdim AM7 C#m7-5 D9 Fdim Bm7-5 E7/6 A And if not, then what on earth are you do - ing to me? A F#m D9 E7 If my speech is wil - ly nil - ly, F7 C Am7 Dm7 G7 It's be - cause I can - not guild the lil - ly; Fdim C Gdim F I should love to sing your prai - ses, G C Am Bm7-5 E7 But phra - ses and words are sil - ly.
Melody: AM7 A F#m D9 E7 A F#m D Fdim What is there to say? And what is there to do? A6/9 Cdim Bm7 Bm7/E The dream I've been seeking has, prac-tic'-ly speak-ing, A Come true.
F#7
F7
Fdim - E7
AM7 A F#m D9 E7 A F#m D Fdim What is there to say? And how will I pull through? A6/9 Cdim Bm7 Bm7/E E7 Fdim A I knew in a moment contentment and home meant just you.
Bridge: A AM7 A7 D9 Cdim AM7 F#m You are so lov - a - ble, so liv - a - ble, Cdim D9 Cdim E7 A6 A Your beau - ty is just un - for - give - a - ble; AM7 C#m7-5 F#7 E7 D9 A Dm6 E7 You're made to mar - vel at, and words to that ef - fect.
AM7 A F#m D9 E7 AM7 A F#m Fdim C#7 What is there to say? And what is there to do? A6/9 Cdim My heart's in a dead - lock; Bm7 Bm7/E E7 Fdim A I'd e - ven face wed - lock with you.
Coda: A6/9 Cdim Bm7 Bm7/E E7 Fdim A F#7 I knew in a moment contentment and home meant just you, so E7 F#m E7 F#m D9 E7 F#m Bm7 F#m Bm7 C#7 What is there to say? And what is there to do? A6/9 Cdim Bm7 E7 E7/6 Fdim A My heart's in a dead - lock; I'd e - ven face wed - lock with you.
What Is There to Say?
What Is This Thing Called Love Words & Music by Cole Porter Recorded by Artie Shaw, 1938
Bm7-5 A7 Gdim Dm What is this thing called love? Fdim E7 Bm7-5 A This funny thing called love? A7 Gdim Dm Just who can solve its mystery? Fdim E7 Bm7-5 A Why should it make a fool of me?
Am D7 Am7 D7 G I saw you there one wonderful day; F Dm7 E You took my heart and threw it away.
E7 A Gdim A7 Dm That's why I ask the Lawd up in Heaven above Fdim E7 Bm7-5 A What is this thing called love?
What Kind of Fool Am I Words & Music by Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newly Recorded by Sammy Davis, Jr.,1962 (#17) From the musical "Stop the World, I Want to Get Off"
Dm7 G7 What kind
of
Fdim CM7 Cdim Dm7 G7 fool am I, who never fell in love?
Em7 Edim Dm7 G7 It seems that I'm the only one that I have been thinking of. CM7 What kind of man is this?
Am7
D7 An empty shell,
Bm7 E7-9 Am7 D7 Dm Dm7 A lonely cell in which an empty heart must dwell.
G
Dm7 CM7 C9 Cdim Dm7 G7 What kind of lips are these, that lied with ev'ry kiss, Em7 Em7-5 A7-9 Gdim A7 That whispered empty words of love, and left me alone like this? Am Am+7 Am7 F Bb9 Why can't I fall in love,
CM9 D7 like any other man,
Dm Dm+7 Dm7 Dm7-5 Fdim G C Any maybe then I'll know what kind of fool I am.
Dm7 What kind
of
A9
Dm7
Fdim CM7 C Cdim Dm7 G7 fool am I, who never fell in love?
Em7 A7-9 Dm7 G7 It seems that I'm the only one that I have been thinking of. CM7 C What kind of man is this?
Am7
D7 An empty shell,
Bm7 E7-9 Am7 D7 Dm9 G9 A lonely cell in which an empty heart must dwell. Dm7 CM7 What kind of clown am I?
Cdim Dm7 G7 What do I know of life?
Em7 Em7-5 A7-9 Gm6 Why can't I cast away this mask of play and live my life? Am Am+7 Am7 F Bb9 CM9 D7 Why can't I fall in love, like any other man, Dm Dm+7 Dm7 Dm7-5 Fdim G C Any maybe then I'll know what kind of fool I am.
A9
C9
What Now, My Love Words & Music by Pierre Delanoe & Gilbert Becaud English lyrics by Carl Sigman Recorded by Jane Morgan, 1962 (Instrumental version also recorded by Herb Alpert, 1966)
Em7 G/B A7sus4 D G What now, my love? Em7 G/B How can I live
D Em G D Now that you've left me,
A7sus4
Em7 A7 D through another day,
Em7 G/B A7sus4 D G Watch-ing my dreams Em7 G/B And my hopes
D
Em7
A7
G G+7 Stripped of my heart,
Em7 G/B I feel the world
G6 my
D unreal. Bm
Em7 A7sus4 soul.
-
A7
G
D
A7sus4
A7 D DM7 where the sea should be.
Em7 A7 F#m Now that you're gone,
A7sus4 - A7 D to car - ry on;
DM7
Gm A7 F#m No one would care, no one would cry G+7
D7
D Em G D tumbling around me,
G G/F# What now, my love?
G If I should live
Bm
DM7
A7sus4 Em7 A7 D closing in on me.
Em7 G/B And there's the sky
D7
D Em G D Now that it's o-ver,
Em7 G/B A7sus4 D G Here come the stars
G G/F# I'd be a fool
- A7
F#m without a goal,
Em7 A7sus4 D G What now, my love?
DM7
A7 F#m once I could feel;
G G/F# A7sus4 Now I'm numb, I've become Gm I walk the night
D
Em G D turn into ash-es,
A7sus4 Em7 A7 D into bits of clay?
G G/F# Once I could see,
G
G6 or
Em7
A7sus4 die.
D7
Bm
A7
Bm
D7
Coda: Em7 G/B A7sus4 D What now, my love? Em7 G/B On - ly
A7sus4 Em7 my last
G
A7
D Em G D Now there is noth-ing, D good-bye.
G
D
What Now, My Love
What'll I Do Words & Music by Irving Berlin, 1923 Recorded by Linda Ronstadt, 1983
Intro: C Fdim C F Gone is the romance that was so divine; C G C 'Tis broken and cannot be mended; C Fdim C Gdim You must go your way and I must go mine, Dm7 Cdim(IV) G But now that our love dreams have ended...
Melody: G+ C Fm C F What'll I do when you are far away, C G C And I am blue, what'll I do?
Cdim
G7
C Fm C F What'll I do when I am wondering C G C C7 Who's kissing you, what'll I do?
Bridge: F Dm F Fm7/6 What'll I do with just a pho-to-graph C A7 D7 To tell my troubles to?
G7
C Fm C F When I'm alone with only dreams of you C G C That won't come true, what'll I do?
C7
(Instrumental interlude - 1 verse) (Repeat Bridge) (Repeat Last Verse) Last time: C G C That won't come true, what'll I do?
Fdim
C
This song has been a popular choice for use in films. It was featured in the "Music Box Revue Of 1923," in the 1938 film "Alexander's Ragtime Band," and in the 1948 film "Big City." Several ecorded versions charted in 1924 -- by Paul Whiteman (#1); Henry Burr and Marcia Freer (#4); Lewis James (#6); Vincent Lopez (#8); Carl Fenton (#10); and Irving Kauffman (#11). It charted again nearly a quarter-century later by Nat "King" Cole (#22) and Frank Sinatra (#23), both in 1948.
What'll I Do
What's New Words & Music by Johnny Burke & Bob Haggart, 1939 Recorded by Linda Ronstadt on Lush Life, 1983 (#53)
Intro: |
E
C#m7 | F#m B7 | E
(Cdim) E What's new?
C#m7 | F#m
B7 (Cdim) |
C#m7
Dm7 G7 CM7 How is the world treating you?
Am7
F#7 Cdim Em6 C#m7-5 You haven't changed a bit; F#7 Cdim E C#m7 Lovely as ever, I must admit.
Cdim E What's new?
F#m
B7
C#m7
Dm7 G7 CM7 How did that romance come through? F#7 Cdim Em6 We haven't met since then-
C#m7-5
F#7 Cdim E C#m7 Gee, but it's nice to see you again.
(Key Change to A)
Fdim A What's new?
F#m
Gm7 C7 FM7 Probably I'm boring you,
Dm7
Bm7-5 Fdim Am But seeing you is grand-
Am+7
Bm7-5 Fdim A AM7 And you were sweet to offer your hand. F#m B7 I understand.
Am7
Bm7
E7
(Key Change to E)
Cdim E A - dieu!
C#m7
Dm7 G7 CM7 Pardon me asking, "What's new." F#7 Cdim Em6 Of course, you couldn't know,
Am7
C#m7-5
F#7 Cdim E C#m7 I haven't changed...I still love you so.
Instrumental Coda: | F#m
B7 |
E
C#m7 | F#m
B7 | E9
|
Though critics have downplayed them, the three albums of classic pop standards that Ronstadt put out from 1983-86 were, in my opinion, some of the finest examples of this kind of music ever recorded. Nelson Riddle's orchestrations were elegant without being over-blown, and Ronstadt's vocals prove she would have been a star in that era as well, by showcasing the songs rather than her delivery. If you haven't heard "What's New," "Lush Life" and "For Sentimental Reasons," I'd recommend you check 'em out.
What's New
When Words & Music by Paul Evans & Jack Reardon Recorded by The Kalin Twins, 1958 (#5)
D Bm When, when you smile, when you smile at me, G G/F# Em A A7 Well, well I know our love will always be;
When, when you kiss, when you kiss me right, I, I don't want to ever say good night.
Bridge: G I need you, G I love you
D D
I want you near me A yes, I do and I hope you hear me
When, when I say, when I say "Be mine," If, if you will I know all will be fine -D G Gm D When will you be mine?
Repeat Bridge: When, when you smile, when you smile at me, Well, well I know our love will always be. When, when you kiss, when you kiss me right I, I don't want to ever say good night Repeat Bridge: When, when I say, when I say "Be mine," If, if you will I know all will be fine -When will you be mine?
When A Woman Loves A Man Words & Music by Johnny Mercer, Bernie Hanighen & Gordon Jenkins Recorded by Dinah Washington, 1959
Dalt G6 D9 Maybe he's not much, Em7 Edim A7 Em7 Gdim F#7 Just another man, doing what he can E7/9 E7/6 E7 But what does she care
A7/6 A7 A7/6 A7 A7/6 A7 F#7 when a wo - man loves a man?
B7
Dalt G6 D9 She'll just string along Em7 Edim A7 Em7 Gdim F#7 All through thick and thin till his ship comes in E7/9 E7/6 E7 A7/6 A7 A7/6 A7 A7/6 A7 D That's how it goes when a wo - man loves a man
G
D
Bridge: D DM7 F#7 Gdim F#7 Gdim She'll be the first one to praise him when he's goin' strong B7 Cdim B7 B7/F# The last one to blame him when ev - 'ry - thing is wrong E7 B7 E7 Cdim It's such a one-sided game that they play Gdim Cdim A7 But women are funny that way.
Dalt G6 D9 Tell her she's a fool, Em7 Edim A7 Em7 Gdim F#7 She'll say yes, I know, but I love him so E7/9 E7/6 E7 A7/6 A7 A7/6 A7 A7/6 A7 D That's how it goes when a wo - man loves a man.
G
D
*Suggested by recent visitor James Newell, who also provided an audio source
When April Comes Again Words & Music by Doris Schaefer & Paul Weston Recorded by Mel Torme, 1956
G A7 G F#m7 If you can't remember now, if love has lost it's way, G9 B7 G6 F#7 If romance grows dim with each passing day, G F#m7 Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 If you've forgotten how we met in A - pril rain, G G/F# Em7 G/B A7sus4 Wait 'til A - pril comes a - gain.
A7
G A7 G F#m7 When robins return, and spring has softened winter's chill, G9 B7 Will you then recall?
G6 F#7 Will your heart stand still?
G F#m7 Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 Will you remember how we met in A - pril rain? G G/F# Em A7 D Fdim Love me when April comes again.
A7
G
G/B
D
G F#m7 Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 Will you remember how we met in A - pril rain? G F#7 And love me when April comes?
Bm Bm7 E7 It may not come for long.
G F#m G G/F# Em7 A7 D I will always love you when A - pril comes a - gain.
When I Fall In Love Words & Music by Edward Heyman & Victor Young Recorded by The Lettermen, 1961 (#7) Also recorded in 1962 by Doris Day and by Nat "King" Cole
C Fdim C When I fall in love,
Am7
C F G7 It will be completely, C C/B A7+5 A7 Dm7 Fdim Or I'll never fall in love.
G7
C Fdim In a restless world like this is, C Gm A7 Love is ended before it's begun; Dm7 A7-9 And too many moonlight kisses Dm Fdim G Seem to cool in the warmth of the sun.
C Fdim C When I give my heart,
G7
Am7
C F G7 It will be forever, C C/B A7+5 A7 Dm7 Or I'll never give my heart;
Fdim
G7
C C/B F And the moment I can feel that A7 Dm Dm7 You feel that way, too, Fdim C Dm7 G7 C Cdim Is when I fall in love with you.
Dm7
G7
(Last time) Fdim C Dm7 G7 C Fdim(III) Is when I'll fall in love with you.
Fdim
C
When I Grow Too Old To Dream Words & Music by Oscar Hammerstein II & Sigmund Romberg Recorded by Linda Ronstadt, 1978
A D A D We have been gay, going our way; A D A C#7 Life has been beautiful, we have been young. F# B F# Bm7-5 After you've gone, life will go on A E7 A Like an old song we have sung.
A When I grow too old to dream, E A Gdim I'll have you to re - mem - ber; D Cdim A C#m7-5 When I grow too old to
F#7 dream,
Fdim A E7 A Your love will live in my heart.
E7 A C#7 F#m A7 So, kiss me, my sweet, and so let us part; D Cdim A C#m7-5 F#7 And when I grow too old to dream, Fdim A E7 A That kiss will live in my heart.
Coda: D Cdim A C#m7-5 F#7 And when I grow too old to dream, Fdim A E7 A That kiss will live in my heart..
When I Kissed that Girl Goodbye Words & Music by Little Jack Little Recorded by Leon Redbone, 1994
Intro Verse: A E7 A D9 A E7 A Now Little Willie Hubble, well he had a lot of trouble E7 A E7 F#m D9 A F#7 In breaking off a certain love affair Bm F#7 Bm Bm F#7 Bm Well he fin'ly did it, and I must admit it B7 B7/F# Cdim B7 E7 Was a laugh when I heard him declare
Melody: A E7 D D9 E7/6 E7 A I kissed her in the mer - ry month of May A C#m7-5 F#7 Cdim E7 And I kissed her in the middle of July A E7 A7/6 A7 D F#m Dm6 Well I kissed her in the Fall but the best kiss of them all Cdim A F#m D D9 E7/6 E7 A Was the day when I kissed that girl good - bye.
I kissed her on the road to Mandalay And I kissed her in the streets of old Shanghai But I got the biggest thrill in the town of old Seville On the day when I kissed that gal good-bye I kissed her in a rented Chevrolet And I kissed her in a car she made me buy Well I kissed her in a Ford but the day I thanked the lord Was the day when I kissed that girl good-bye Well I kissed her where they sing old fashioned songs And I kissed her where they hi dee hi dee hi! I could never sing a tune but the day I learned to croon Was the day when I kissed that girl good-bye I kissed her where the sea is deep and blue And I kissed her where the rivers all run dry I kissed her on the lake but the day I got my break Was the day when I kissed that girl good-bye I kissed her where the roses kiss the ground And I kissed her where the mountains kiss the sky Well I kissed her in the west but the kiss that I like best Was the day when I kissed that girl good-bye
Suggested by recent visitor Jim Kordach, this one still strikes me as odd. As does much of Redbone's work, this one sounds as if it is based on a very old song -- yet I cannot find any reference to it at all before Redbone's 1994 recording.
When I Kissed that Girl Goodbye
When I Lost You Words & Music by Irving Berlin, 1912 Recorded by The Mills Brothers,1948
A A9 A F#m G#7 I lost the sun - shine and ro - ses, E E7sus4 E7 D9 A I lost the hea - vens of blue, F#7 Gdim F#7 D9 Bm I lost the beau - ti - ful rain - bow, B7 Cdim B7 E7 I lost the morn - ing dew; A A9 A F#m G#7 I lost the angel who gave me E E7sus4 E7 D9 A G#7 Sum - mer the whole win - ter through, F#7 Gdim F#7 B7 I lost the glad - ness that turned into sad - ness Edim D E7/6 A When I lost you.
This song has a history every bit as poignant as Eric Clapton's "Tears In Heaven."In 1912, Irving Berlin married 20-year-old Dorothy Goetz -- but the union was doomed. Dorothy caught typhoid fever, probably on their honeymoon, and became bedridden. Barely five months after the wedding, she passed away. Berlin poured his grief into a song that many feel was his most personal ever. Suggested by frequent visitor Joe Burke.
When I Take My Sugar to Tea Words & Music by Irving Kahal, Sammy Fain & Pierry Norman Connor Recorded by Leon Redbone, 1991
E7 A Edim E7 When I take my sugar to tea, A Edim E7 All the boys are jealous of me, A A7(V) Dalt B7 'Cause I never take her where the gang goes, E7 E7/6 E7 A When I take my sugar to tea.
E7 A Edim E7 I'm a rowdy dowdy, that's me, A Edim E7 She's a high hat mama, that's she, A A7(V) Dalt B7 So I never take her where the gang goes, E7 E7/6 E7 A When I take my sugar to tea.
Bridge: A7 D G/B D Dm6 Dm+7 Dm6 Every Sunday afternoon, we forget about our cares, A C#7 F#7 B7 B7/F# E7 Rubbing elbows at the Ritz, with those millionaires.
E7 A Edim E7 When I take my sugar to tea, A Edim E7 I'm as ritzy as I can be, A A7(V) Dalt B7 'Cause I never take her where the gang goes, E7 E7/6 E7 A When I take my sugar to tea.
*Suggested by recent visitor Bill Wells
When I See An Elephant Fly Words & Music by Ned Washington & Oliver Wallac Recorded by Cliff Edwards, 1941 From the Walt Disney movie "Dumbo"
Em7 Edim D B7 I saw a peanut stand, heard a rubber band, Em7 Edim D D6 I saw a needle that winked its eye. F#7 B7 But I think I will have seen everything E7/9 A6/7/9 When I see an el -
A7/9 A7sus4 D e - phant fly.
Em7 Edim D B7 I saw a front porch swing, heard a diamond ring, Em7 Edim D I saw a polka-dot railroad tie,
D6
F#7 B7 But I think I will have seen everything E7/9 A6/7/9 When I see an el -
A7/9 A7sus4 D e - phant fly.
G Em7 G/B A7+5 D D7 Dah daht doo daht wow.
G Em Gm7 Gdim I saw a clothes horse, he r'ar up and buck, D G G/B D And they tell me that a man made a vegetable truck; G Em7 Gm7 I didn't see that, I only heard, E7 Bm7-5 A7 E7 A7 But just to be sociable, I'll take your word.
Em7 Edim D B7 I heard a fireside chat, I saw a baseball bat, Em7 Edim D And I just laughed till I thought I'd die;
D6
F#7 B7 But I'd be done see'n about everything E7/9 A6/7/9 When I see an el -
A7/9 A7sus4 D e - phant fly.
*Requested by recent visitor Jack Hedquist.You may recognize the name of Cliff Edwards, but even if you don't, you'd certainly recognize his voice -- he sang other great songs from Walt Disney movies, perhaps most notably as the voice of Jiminy Cricket in "Pinochio."
When I See An Elephant Fly
When In Rome (I Do As the Romans Do) Words & Music by Carolyn Leigh & Cy Coleman Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1975
D D9 Cdim Em7 A7 When in Spain, for rea - sons I don't ex - plain, D F#m Bm7 Cdim Em7 A7 I re - main en - joy - ing a brew, G G/B A7 A7+5 Fdim D Don't de - plore my fond - ness for fun - da - dor -Cdim Em7 A7 Edim B7 You know how a fun - da - dor can lead to a few -Cdim E7 G/B A7 A7+5 D And ba - by when in Rome, I do as the Ro - mans do.
D D9 Cdim Em7 A7 If per chance I'm saying fare - well to France, D F#m Bm7 Cdim Em7 And romance drops in from the blue;
A7
G G/B A7 A7+5 Fdim D Cher a - mour, I beg of you, please en - dure Cdim Em7 A7 Edim B7 My taking a brief de tour with some - bod - y new -Cdim E7 G/B A7 A7+5 D It's just that when in Rome, I do as the Ro - mans do.
D7 G G/B Em7 A7 F#m Bm7 And though from It - a - ly I lie to you pret - ti - ly, Em7 Bm7-5 A7 Why think of me bit - ter - ly?
Cdim F#7 B7 You know that I'm true --
Cdim G G/F# Em7 Em6 Bm Bm7/E 'Cept now and then in Rome, I get that old yen in Rome Cdim E7 G/B A7 A7+5 D And nat' - ral - ly when in Rome, I do as the Ro - mans do.
Bm7-5
A D D9 Cdim Em7 A7 If I write hap - pi - ly, "Best wishes from Na - po - li," D F#m Bm7 Cdim Em7 A7 Don't cable me snap - pi - ly to tell me we're through, Cdim G G/F# Em7 Em6 Bm Bm7/E 'Cause once a - gain in Rome, in some - bod - y's den in Rome
Bm7-5
Cdim E7 G/B A7 A7+5 Well hon - ey, when in Rome, I do as the Ro - mans, D F#m B7 Cdim So just dis - re - gard the signs and the o - mens, E7 G/B A7 A7+5 D When in Rome I do as the Ro - mans do.
When In Rome
When It's Sleepy Time Down South Words & Music by Leon Rene, Otis Rene & Clarence Muse, 1930 Recorded by Mel Tormé, 1945
GM7 G6 Gm Gm7 Pale moon shining on the fields below, D DM7 E7 Bm9 Bb9 Folks are crooning songs soft and low, Em7 G/B A7sus4 A7+5 Needn't tell me so, be - cause I
A7 know
G
Gm D It's sleepy time down south.
GM7 G6 Gm Gm7 Softs winds blowing thru the pinewood trees, D DM7 E7 Bm9 Folks down there live a life of ease;
Bb9
Em7 G/B A7sus4 A7+5 A7 G When the twilight brings the eve - ning breeze, Gm D It's sleepy time down south.
Bridge: F# Bbm B C#7 Steamboats on the river, a-comin' and a-goin', C#7 F3 Splashing the night away F# Bbm B C#7 Hear those banjos ringing, the folks are alla-singin' -B C#7 They dance till break of day.
A7
GM7 G6 Gm Gm7 Dear old Southland, with its dreamy songs, D DM7 E7 Bm9 Takes me back there where I belong;
Bb9
Em7 G/B A7sus4 A7+5 A7 How I'd love to be moth - er's arms
G
Gm D When it's sleepy time down south.
Repeat Bridge:
G GM7 G6 Gm9 Gm7 Dear old Southland, with its dreamy songs, Dalt D9 DM7 D6 E7 Bm9 Takes me back where I belong;
Bb9
Em7 G/B A7sus4 A7+5 A7 How I'd love to be moth - er's arms
G
G Gm D Bm7 When it's sleepy time down south, Em7 G/B A7sus4 A7+5 D6 When it's sleep - y time down south.
*The lyrics here are not the ones Tormé uses in his recording. While I'm not often accused of being politically correct, I have to admit that the lyrics of the original 1930 version are racially offensive and demeaning, even to me. But the haunting, melodic beauty of Torme's version deserves inclusion, so here it is.
When It's Sleepy Time Down South
When Joanna Loved Me Words & Music by Robert Wells & Jack Segal Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1964 (#94)
Intro: C Bb9 C Bm7-5 E7 Today is just another day, tomorrow is a guess; Am Am+7 But yesterday,
Am7 Am6 oh, what I'd give for yesterday,
Dm To relive one yesterday
Dm+7
Dm7 When Joanna loved me,
Dm7 Dm6 G and its happiness...
Dm7-5
CM7 CM7/6 Every town was Paris, Dm7 Every day was Sunday,
Dm7-5
G7 C Every month was May;
Edim
Dm7
G7
Dm7 Dm7-5 When Joanna loved me, CM7 CM7/6 Every sound was music, Dm7 Music made of laughter,
Dm7-5
G7 C Laughter bright and gay.
Fdim
C
Bridge: FM7 Bb9 But when Joanna left me, C May became December;
C/B
Am7
Am7/G Fm Fm7 Bm7-5 But, even in December, I remember
E7
Em7 A9 Bm7-5 G Her touch, her smile, and for a little while.
Dm7 Dm7-5 She loves me, G7 CM7 And once again it's Paris,
CM7/6
Dm7 Dm7-5 Paris on a Sunday, G7 C And the month is May.
Fdim
C
When Joanna Loved Me
When My Dream Boat Comes Home Words & Music by David Franklin & Cliff Friend Recorded by Bing Crosby, 1935
A7 Em7 D G/B D A7 D G When my dream boat comes home,
D
Em7 A7 D G D G/B D Then my dreams no more will roam. D D9 D7 D7/F# G G/F# I will meet you and greet you,
Em7
Em6 E7 Cdim E7 Bm7-5 A Em7 Hold you close - ly, my own. A7 Em7 D G/B D Moon - lit wa - ters Em7 Of
A7 D G will sing
A7
D
A7 D G D G/B D the ten - der love you bring.
D D9 D7 D7/F# G G/F# We'll be sweethearts for - ev - er, Em6 A7 Em7 A7 Edim D When my dream boat comes home.
Em7
When My Sugar Walks Down the Street Words & Music by Irving Mills, Jimmy McHugh & Gene Austin Recorded by Peggy Lee, 1959
E E6 E F#7 When my sugar walks down the street, Cdim B7 E All the little birdies go "Tweet, tweet, tweet," E6 Edim B7/9 B7 And in the evenin' when the sun go down, B7/9 B7 E6 E It's never dark when he's around.
E E6 E F#7 He's so affectionate, I'll say this -Cdim B7 E And when he kisses me, I stay kissed. E Bm7-5 F#m Edim When my sugar walks down the street, B7 Cdim E The little birdies go "Tweet, tweet, tweet."
*Suggested by recent visitor Jayne K.
When The Moon Comes Over the Mountain Words & Music by Howard E. Johnson & Harry M. Woods Recorded by Kate Smith, 1931 (#1) Kate Smith's TV theme song
A Asus4 A A7 E7 E7alt All by my - self at twi - light, A A9 A E Bm7-5 A E7 Watch - ing the day de - part; A Asus4 A A7 E And with the fa - ding twi - light, F#m E7 F#m B7 E7 Hap - pi - ness fills my heart.
E6 E7 A AM7 A7 D Dm When the moon comes o - ver the moun - tain D9 Dm A A9 A E7 E7/6 E7 A Ev' - ry beam brings a dream, dear, of you E6 E7 A AM7 A7 D Once a - gain we stroll 'neath the moun - tain
Dm
D9 Dm A A9 A E7 E7/6 E7 A A9 Through that rose - cov - ered val - ley we knew
A7 D Cdim A6 A Each day is grey and drear - y A9 F#m Edim E7/6 E7 But the night is bright and cheer - y
E6 E7 A AM7 A7 D When the moon comes o - ver the moun - tain
Dm
D9 Dm A A9 A E7 E7/6 E7 A I'm a - lone with my mem - 'ries of you.
When October Goes Words & Music by Barry Manilow & Johnny Mercer** Recorded by Diane Schuur, 2003
A
When October Goes
E7 Bm7-5 Fdim A9 Am D7 Am7 D7 Cdim G C And when Oc - to - ber goes, the snow be - gins to fly; C/B Am7 B7 Cdim Am7 G Above the smo - key roofs, I watch the planes go by. G7 C9 C C/B D7 Am7 Cdim Em7 The child - ren run - ning home be - neath a twi - light sky -Fdim Am7 G/B A9 Am D Am7 Fdim Am7 D7 Oh, for the fun of them, when I was one of them.
Bm7-5 Fdim A9 Am D7 Am7 D7 Cdim G C And when Oc - to - ber goes, the same old dream ap - pears, C/B Am7 B7 Cdim Am7 G And you are in my arms to share the hap - py years. G7 C9 C C/B D7 Am7 Cdim Fdim E7 I turn my head a - way to hide the help - less tears --
Oh
Bm7-5 Fdim C Em7 Am7 Cdim G how I hate to see Oc - to - ber go.
(One verse instrumental)
Repeat Second Verse
Bm7-5 Fdim A9 Am D7 Am7 D7 Cdim G C And when Oc - to - ber goes, the same old dream ap - pears, C/B Am7 B7 Cdim Am7 G And you are in my arms to share the hap - py years. G7 C9 C C/B D7 Am7 Cdim Fdim E7 I turn my head a - way to hide the help - less tears --
Oh
Fdim Bm7-5 E7 Fdim C Em7 Am7 Cdim Em B+ how I hate to see Oc - to - ber go.
Em7
Em6
B7 E E9 E Fdim Bm7-5 Am Am+7 I should be o - ver it now, I know; Am7 D9 D7/9 D9 G G/F# Bm7-5 E7 It does - n't mat - ter much how old I grow -Fdim Calt Em7 Am7 Cm7-5 Em B+ Em7 I hate to see Oc - to - ber go.
Em6 C
B7
Em
*Requested by resent visitor Michael Mancha. **According to internet sources, Mercer started the lyric on this one, but had not finished at the time of his death in 1976; his widow gave that lyric along with several other incomplete ones to Manilow who had become a friend of Mercer's in Mercer's final years. First recorded in 1984 or so by Manilow himself, Schuur's recording from nearly 20 years later comes across as more sensitive and thought-provoking than Manilow's. He's a pop singer, singing a slowed-down-but-still-pop song...she gets the song.
When October Goes
When Somebody Thinks You're Wonderful Words & Music by Harry Woods Recorded by Fats Waller, 1935**
When Somebody Thinks You're Wonderful
D F#m Cdim(IV) C#7 When somebody thinks you're wonderful D F#m B7 What a difference in your day E7/9 E7 G/B Em7 E7/9 E7 G/B Em7 A7/6 Seems as though your troub - les dis - ap - pear E7/9 G/B A7/6 A7 D Fdim Like a fea - ther in your way
A7
D F#m Cdim(IV) C#7 When somebody thinks you're wonderful D F#m B7 Tells you with a smile so sweet E7/9 E7 G/B Em7 E7/9 E7 G/B Em7 A7/6 What are lit - tle stones you're step - pin' on E7/9 Just
G/B Em7 A7/6 A7 D a mea - dow 'neath your feet
Bridge: A7 Em7 A7 G D And how you meet the morning
Bm7
D A7 Em7 A7 G D You gai - ly swing a - long Cdim B7 Em At night you may be weary B7 E7 G/B A7 Em7 A7 But your heart still sings a song
D Cdim(IV) C#7 When somebody thinks you're wonderful D F#m B7 Love is mighty close to you E7/9 E7 G/B Em7 E7/9 E7 A7/6 A7 A7/6 Just an - oth - er thing more won - der - ful E7/9 G/B A7/6 A7 D Making all her dreams come true
*Requested by recent visitor Chad Daughtridge **The 1935 date on this one is something of a guess; if anybody can give me definitive information (preferably with a source I can verify with) I would appreciate it.
When Somebody Thinks You're Wonderful
When Sunny Gets Blue Words & Music by Jack Segal & Marvin Fisher, 1946 Recorded by Johnny Mathis, 1962, on "Johnny's Greatest Hits" Previously recorded by Mel Torme, 1956, and by Nat "King" Cole, 1957
D Em7/9 Em7 Em7/9 A7 Gm7 Gdim When Sun - ny gets blue, her eyes get gray and cloudy, D Em F#m7 Then the rain begins to fall.
Fm7
Em7 Gm7 Dm7 Fm7 Pitter-patter, pitter-patter, love is gone so what can matter? Em7 A7 D B7 No sweet lovin' man comes to call.
D Em7/9 Em7 When Sun - ny
Em7/9 A7 Gm7 Gdim gets blue she breathes a sigh of sadness
D Em F#m7 Like the wind that stirs the trees,
Fm7
Em7 Gm7 Dm7 Fm7 Wind that sets the leaves to swayin' like some violins are playin' Em7 A7 D Weird and haunting mel-o-dies.
D6
Bridge: Em7 A7 D Bm7 People used to love to hear her laugh, see her smile-Em7 A7 D That's how she got her name.
D6
Bm7-5 E7 AM7 F#m7 Since that sad affair she's lost her smile, changed her style-Bm7-5 E7 Em7 Somehow she's not the same.
A7
Em7/9 Em7 Em7/9 A7 Gm7 Gdim But mem - 'ries will fade and pretty dreams will rise up D Em F#m7 Where her other dreams fell through;
Fm7
Em7 Gm7 Dm7 Fm7 Hurry, new love, hurry here to kiss away each lonely tear, Em7 Gdim F#m7 And hold her near when Sunny gets blue.
Fm7
Coda: Em7 Gm7 Dm7 Fm7 Hurry, new love, hurry here to kiss away each lonely tear, Em7 Gdim A7 D Bm7 And hold her near when Sunny gets blue.
G/B
G/Bb
D
When Sunny Gets Blue
When The Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob Bobbin' Along Words & Music by Harry Woods, 1926 Recorded by Bing Crosby, 1962
D9 G G6 When the red, red robin comes D9 D7 G Em Am7 Bob, bob bobbin' along, a - long,
D7
G There'll be no more sobbin' when D9 D7 G G/B G7 G7+5 He starts throbbin' his old, sweet song. C C/B Am7 Am7/G Wake up, wake up, you sleepy head; G G/B Em7 Em6 Get up, get up, get out of bed. A9 Em7 A9 A7 Cheer up, cheer up -- the sun is red. D7 Fdim Am7 D9 D7 Live, love, laugh and be hap - py. G What if I've been blue, D9 D7 G Em Am7 Now I'm walk - in' through fields
D7 of flow'rs.
G Rain may glisten, but D9 D7 G G/B G7 G7+5 Still I list - en for hours and hours. C Am I'm just a kid a - gain, Cm Cm7 Do - in' what I did a - gain, G G/F# Gdim Sing - in' a song
Edim
D9 G G6 When the red, red robin comes D9 D7 G Am7alt Bob, bob bobbin' along.
G
Featured in the 1946 film "The Jolson Story," this song was probably first sung by Ruth Etting.
When The Swallows Come Back to Capistrano Words & Music by Leon Rene Recorded by The Ink Spots, 1940 (#4*)
D9 A7 D D7 D6 D9 G9 G G/F# When the swallows come back to Cap - is - tra - no, A Em7 D B7 E7 Edim That's the day you promised to come back to me;
A7
D9 A7 D D7 D6 D9 G9 G When you whispered, "Farewell" in Cap - is - tra - no, A Em7 D B7 E7 D9 E7 A7 D Gm Twas the day the swallows flew out to the sea.
E7
Gm
D
Bridge: D7 G Em7 A7 D All the mission bells will ring A7 Edim Gdim D The chapel choir will sing
C#7
F#7 Bm Bm7/E The happiness you'll bring E7 Cdim E7 A7 Will live in my mem - o - ry
D9 A7 D D7 D6 D9 G9 G Gm When the swallows come back to Cap - is - tra - no, A Em7 D B7 E7 A7 Gdim D That's the day I pray that you'll come back to me.
*The Ink Spots' version was actually beaten on the charts in 1940 by Glenn Miller's recording, which reached number 2 with Ray Eberle's vocal, but of the two, I prefer this one. Twenty-seven years later, Pat Boone would take it to the charts again (barely!) when his version went to #80.
When They Ask About You Words & Music by Sam H. Stept, 1943 Recorded by Jimmy Dorsey, 1944 (#4), Kitty Kallen Vocal
Intro Verse: D9 G7 Am7 G7 D9 G7 Am7 G I'm so afraid of goin' out, and I'm so tired of stayin' in, G D9 G Am7 G7 My future doesn't look serene; C7 C7/G Gdim Edim 'Cause ev'ry time I go out, I wish that I'd stayed in -C7 Cdim D7 It's always the same routine.
Melody: D9 Am7 Cdim G Am7 Cm7-5 G Am7 D9 G Am7 When I go for a walk and meet old friends we knew, G7 C Em7 We sit around and just talk,
Edim
D7
D9
G
Am7 Cdim G then they ask about you.
D9 Am7 Cdim G Am7 Cm7-5 G Am7 D9 G Am7 What's the good if I say that you and I are thru? G7 C Em7 Edim D7 Am7 Cdim G C Cdim I tell them you're away when they ask about you.
D9
G
G
Bridge: G7 Am C Cdim G6 Am7 They wonder where we've been and why we never call, G G6 G5 G6 Cdim A Em7 I take it on the chin
A
Em7 A7 D7 until the teardrops fall.
Cdim
G
Am7 Cm7-5
D7
D9 Am7 Cdim G Am7 Cm7-5 G Am7 D9 G Am7 They don't mean to be smart, but if they on - ly knew,
D9
G7 C Em7 Edim D7 Am7 Cdim G They're stepping on my heart when they ask about you.
*Requested by recent visitor Thomas Barnett.
G
When You Were Sweet Sixteen Words & Music by James Thornton, 1898 Recorded by The Mills Brothers, 1940
E7 A E7 A A9 A D I love you as I nev - er loved be - fore
F#7
B7
E7 D9 E7 Cdim A Edim Since first I met you on the vill - age green. E7 A E7 A A9 A D F#7 Come to me, ere my dream of love is o'er
E7
B7
D9 Cdim Bm7-5 D9 A I love you as I loved you A D9 E7 A When you were sweet A E7 D9 E7 Cdim A When you were sweet six - teen.
This one was requested so long ago that I can't find the record of who requested it. It's probably among the oldest songs on this site, and is now known largely as a barbership harmony song...but it's a gorgeous, simple ballad.
When You Wish Upon a Star Words & Music by Ned Washington & Vincent Rose Sung by Cliff Edwards (as the voice of Jimimy Cricket) in "Pinnochio" Acadamy Award Winner, 1940
C A7-9 Dm+7 Dm7 When you wish up-on a star, G Cdim(IV) Cdim C Makes no diff'rence who you are, C C/B Am7 A7sus4 A7 An-y-thing your heart de - sires Dm7 G C Will come to you.
Dm7
G7
C A7-9 Dm+7 Dm7 If your heart is in your dream, G Cdim(IV) Cdim C No request is too extreme, Em Em7 A7 Dm When you wish up-on a star A7 Dm7 G C As dream-ers do.
Bridge: Dm7 G Em Fate is kind;
A7-9 G
F7-5 Cdim C she brings to those who love
D7 Dm7 G Cdim G G7 The sweet fulfillment of their se - cret long-ing.
C A7-9 Dm+7 Dm7 Like a bolt out of the blue, G Cdim(IV) Cdim C Fate steps in and sees you through; Em7 Cdim Dm7 A7-9 When you wish upon a star, Dm7 G C Your dreams come true.
Am
When Your Old Wedding Ring Was New Words & Music by Charles McCarthy, Joe Solieri & Bert Douglas, 1935 Recorded by Jimmy Roselli, 1967
Cdim G7/6 C Fdim G7/6 C When your old wedding ring was new, Cdim G7/6 C Cdim Dm7 And each dream that we'd dream came true, F Bb9 I remember with pride G7 C G A7 How we stood, side by side -D9 D7 What a beautiful picture G D9 Am7 G7 You made as my bride.
Cdim G7/6 C Fdim G7/6 C E - ven though silver crowns your hair, C G C CM7 C7 Gdim F I can still see those gold ringlets there. Dm7 F Bb9 Love's old flame is the same Fdim C C/B A7 As the day I changed your name Gdim Dm7 F G Fdim C When your old wedding ring was new.
*Suggested by recent visitor Bill Connell
When You're Smiling Words & Music by Mark Fisher, Joe Goodwin & Larry Shay, 1928 Recorded by Louis Armstrong, 1929
E7 A A6 A AM7 When you're smiling, when you're smiling, F# F#7 Bm The whole world smiles with you; Bm Bm7 When you're laughing, when you're laughing, E7 E+ A The sun comes shining through. A7 G A7 A9 D D6 But when you're crying you bring on the rain, Fdim D Fdim B7 A So stop your sigh - ing, Bm7-5 A D9 A Keep on smil - ing,
B7
E7 be happy again.
AM7 F#7 'cause when you're smiling
First Time: Bm Dm6 E7 A Cdim The whole world smiles with you.
E7
Last Time: Bm Dm6 E7 A A7 The whole world smiles with you.
D
D6
A
Where Are You Words & Music by Harold Adamson & Jimmy McHugh Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1958
A AM7 Fdim Where are you? D9 Dm6 E7 Ab AM7 Where have you gone with - out me? E7 B7 Cdim Ab AM7 I thought you cared a - bout me -D9 Dm6 A Where are you?
Edim
E7
A AM7 Fdim Where's my heart? D9 Dm6 E7 Ab AM7 Where is the dream we star - ted? E7 B7 Cdim Ab AM7 I can't be - lieve we're part - ed -Fdim E7 A Where are you?
Bridge: D9 Cdim E7 When we said good-bye, Love, A D9 A E7 A What had we to gain? D9 Cdim C#7 When I gave you my love, D9 Cdim E7 Was it all in vain?
A AM7 Fdim All life through, D9 Dm6 E7 Ab AM7 Must I go on pre - tend - ing? E7 B7 Cdim Ab AM7 Where is that hap - py end - ing? Fdim E7 F#7 Where are you?
D E7/6 A Where are you?
Where Are You Christmas Words & Music by Mariah Carey, James Horner & Will Jennings Recorded by Faith Hill, 2000 From the movie "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" sung by Cindy Lou Who
D D9 D A A(V) Where are you Christmas?
G Gdim Em7 A7 Why can't I find you?
D D9 D A A(V) G Why have you gone a - way?
A7
D D9 D A A(V) G Gdim D A7 Where is the laugh - ter you used to bring me? D D9 D A A(V) G5 Why can't I hear mu - sic play?
A7
G Em7 Dalt D G Em7 D My world is chang - ing, I'm re - ar - rang - ing -G Em7 D Bm7 G A D Does that mean Christ - mas chan - ges too?
D D9 D A A(V) Where are you Christmas?
G Gdim D A7 Do you remember
D D9 D A A(V) G A7 The one you used to know? G Em7 Dalt D G Em7 D I'm not the same one -- see what the time's done. G Em7 D Bm7 G A D Is that why you have let me go?
Bm F#7 F F#7 Christmas is here everywhere, oh. Bm F#7 D F#7 Christmas is here, if you care, oh, Bm G A F#7 G If there is love in your heart and your mind, Em Em7 D Em7 A7/6 You will feel like Christmas all the
A7
D B7 time.
E E9 E B7 B7/F# A Cdim B7 B7/F# I feel you, Christ - mas, I know I've found you; E E9 E B7 B7/F# A You nev - er fade a - way.
B7
E E9 E B7 B7/F# A Cdim B7 B7/F# The joy of Christ - mas stays here in si - lence, A F#m7 E C#m7 A B7 E Fills each and ev' - ry heart with love. E E9 E B7 B7/F# Where are you Christ - mas?
A F#m B7 Cdim E Fill your heart with love.
*Requested by recent visitor Rhonda Jackson
Where Are You Christmas
Where Can I Go Without You Words & Music by Peggy Lee & Victor Young Recorded by Peggy Lee, 1954
D B7 G6 A7 I went to London town to clear up my mind, DM7 Bm G Gdim Then on to Paris for the fun I could find. Dalt D7 G Cdim(IV) I found I couldn't leave my mem'ries be Dalt Bm7 Em7 Where can I go without you?
Gm7 hind --
A7
D B7 G6 A7 Tried seeing Singapore, but that wouldn't do; DM7 Bm G Gdim Went to Vienna, but I found you there, too. Dalt D7 G Cdim(IV) Gm7 Even in Switzerland, your mem'ry came through -Dalt A7/6 A7 A7/6 D Where can I go with - out you?
Bridge: D7 Am7 D7 G G+7 G6 G5 I wanted to travel, I want - ed ro - mance, D7 Am7 D9 D7/9 G C#m7-5 I chased that rainbow across the sea. F#7 D7 G Cdim G I'm tired of faces, and quaint old places A Em7 Cdim A7 If you can't be there with me.
D B7 G6 A7 Back on the boat again, and farewell to France, DM7 Bm G Gdim Farewell to London town -- they haven't a chance. Dalt D7 G Cdim(IV) Gm7 I'll trade the sights I've seen for just one loving glance -Dalt A7/6 A7 A7/6 D Where can I go with - out you?
Where Is Love Words & Music by Lionel Bart, 1960 Recorded by The Lettermen, 1970 From the Broadway show "Oliver!"
C Dm7 G7 CM7 Where is love?
CM7/6
C Dm7 G7 CM7 Does it fall from skies a - bove?
CM7/6
Dm7 C7 Bb Is it underneath the willow tree G#7 Dm7 G7 That I've been dreaming of?
C Dm7 Where
G7 is
CM7 she
CM7/6
C Dm7 G7 CM7 Who I close my eyes to see?
CM7/6
Dm7 C7 Bb Will I ever know the sweet "Hello" G#7 Dm7 G7 That's meant for only me?
C6 Dm7 G7 CM7 Who can say where she may hide?
Gdim
Dm7 G7 C A7-9 Must I travel far and wide? Dm7 G7 CM7 Bb A A7 Til I am beside the someone who I can be something to? Dm7 G7 C Where, where is love?
C6 Dm7 G7 CM7 Ev'ry night I kneel and pray; Dm7 G7 C Let tomorrow be the day
Gdim
A7-9
Dm7 G7 CM7 Bb A A7 When I see the face of someone who I can mean something to -Dm7 G7 C Where, where is love?
Where Do I Begin (Theme from "Love Story") Words & Music by Carl Sigman & Francis Lai Recorded by Andy Williams, 1971 (#9)
Am Am+7 Where do I begin
Am7
Am6 E To tell the story of how great a love can be E7 Am Am+7 The sweet love story that is older than the sea Am7 E7 The simple truth about the love she brings to me -E7 Dm7 E7 Am Where do I start?
Am Am+7 Am7 With her first hello Am6 E She gave new meaning to this empty world of mine E7 Am Am+7 There'd never be another love, another time Am7 E7 She came into my life and made the living fine -E7/6 E7 A She fills my heart.
AM7
A7
Bridge:
A7 Fdim She fills my
Dm heart
Dm7
G7 with very special things
Dm7 CM7 CM7/6 CM7 With angels' songs, with wild imaginings
CM7/6
Dm Dm+7 Dm7 Am She fills my soul with so much love Am+7 Dm7 G7 That anywhere I go I'm never lonely CM7 CM7/6 FM7 With her around, who could be lonely Dm7 E7 I reach for her hand -- it's always there
Am Am+7 How long does it last
Am7
Am6 E Can love be measured by the hours in a day E7 Am Am+7 I have no answers now but this much I can say Am7 E7 I know I'll need her till the stars all burn
E7 away
Dm7 E7 Am And she'll be there.
Where Do I Begin
Where Have All the Flowers Gone Words & Music by Pete Seeger, 1961 Recorded by The Kingston Trio, 1962 Also by Peter, Paul & Mary, 1962
Intro: (Repeat after each verse)
| G | Em | C |
D - D9 - D - D7
G Em C D Where have all the flowers gone, long time passing? G Em C D Where have all the flowers gone, long time ago? G Em Where have all the flowers gone? C D Am7 D7 Young girls picked them, ev' - ry one. C C/B G G/F# Em C C/B Am D G When will they ev - er learn? Oh, when will they ever learn?
G Em C D Where have all the young girls gone, long time passing? G Em C D Where have all the young girls gone, long time ago? G Em Where have all the young girls gone? C D Am7 D7 Gone to the young men, ev' - ry one. C C/B G G/F# Em C C/B Am D G When will they ev - er learn? Oh, when will they ever learn?
G Em C D Where have all the young men gone, long time passing? G Em C D Where have all the young men gone, long time ago? G Em Where have all the young men gone? C D Am7 D7 Gone for soldiers, ev' - ry one. C C/B G G/F# Em C C/B Am D G When will they ev - er learn? Oh, when will they ever learn?
|
G Em C D Where have all the soldiers gone, long time passing? G Em C D Where have all the soldiers gone, long time ago? G Em Where have all the soldiers gone? C D Am7 D7 Gone to grave yards, ev' - ry one. C C/B G G/F# Em C C/B Am D G When will they ev - er learn? Oh, when will they ever learn?
G Em C D Where have all the grave yards gone, long time passing? G Em C D Where have all the grave yards gone, long time ago? G Em Where have all the grave yards gone? C D Am7 D7 Gone to flowers, ev' - ry one. C C/B G G/F# Em C C/B Am D G When will they ev - er learn? Oh, when will they ever learn?
Crediting The Kingston Trio's recording of this song -- even with the mention of Peter, Paul and Mary -- is somewhat arbitrary. In the pop folk era of the late 50s and early 60s, most "authentic" folk hits were covered by every other "authentic" folk group almost as soon as the song appeared -- even though this "authentic" folk hit had only been written a year previously. It had, however, been written by a folk artist who had already established a solid folk reputation years previously.
Where Have All the Flowers Gone
Where Is Your Heart? (Song from Moulin Rouge) Words & Music by William Engvick & Georges Auric Recorded by Percy Faith, 1953 (#1)
A7 D G When - ev -
Em7 F#m Em7 A7 er we kiss, I
G Em7 Em7/9 Em7 Your lips may be
Bm Edim Em7 G A7 wor - ry and won - der;
A7(V) A7 G Em7/9 A7 D near, but where is your heart?
A7 D G Em7 F#m Em7 A7 Bm Edim Em7 G A7 It's al - ways like this - I wor - ry and won - der; G Em7 Em7/9 Em7 You're close to me
A7(V) A7 G Em7/9 A7 D now, but where is your heart?
Bridge: D9 D G G/F# Edim DM7 It's a sad thing to re - al - ize D6 G G/F# F#m Bm That you've heart that nev - er melts; F#7 Bm Bm7/E Bm7-5 F#m When we kiss, do you close your eyes Bm Bm7/E Bm7-5 E7 Pre - ten - ding I am some - one else?
A7
A7 D G Em7 F#m Em7 A7 Bm Edim Em7 G A7 You must break the spell, this cloud that I'm un - der, G Em7 Em7/9 Em7 A7(V) So please, won't you tell?
A7 G Em7/9 A7 D Dar - ling, where is your heart?
Coda: G Em7 Em7/9 Em7 A7(V) So please, won't you tell? G G/F# Em7 A7/6 A7 Where is
A7 Dar - ling,
A7/6 G G/F# your heart?
D
Em7
Gm7
Gdim
D
Obviously, Percy Fath's version of this one was an instrumental, but I'm using his name for attribution purposes because he had the most popular version of this one that I've seen.
Where Love Has Gone Words & Music by Sammy Cahn & James Van Heusen Recorded by Bobby Darin, 1964
E A9 A AM7 A A9 A AM7 Cdim There must be a place, a place where love has gone, Cdim Fdim D9 D6 D9 Fdim E7-9 A bright, shiny world, some - where where love has gone, Fdim Bm7-5 A A7 D9 D6 Where dreams and desires as cold as yesterday's fires Dm6 F#7 Start to blaze anew. Fdim Am A E There must be a star gleaming in space Fdim Am A9 Am Cdim E That doesn't grow dim with each last em - brace. E D9 B7 A AM7 They say love's gone when it goes, A7 E7-9 F#7 And I'm naïve I suppose. F#7 Bm7-5 F#7 D D9 Fdim Bm Dm There may not be such a place, there may not be such a star, Dm6 A F#m A B7 Cdim But still my fool of a heart just leads me on; A9 A F#m D It wants to be there, there with you E E7-9 E7 A Where love has gone, A A9 A F Cdim Fdim Cdim Fdim A To that bright and shiny world where love has gone, A A9 A D9 Gdim E Bm7-5 E7-9 E7 A To that gone for - ev - er world where love has gone.
*Suggested by recent visitor Tom Brunp
Where Or When Words & Music by Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart, 1937 Recorded by Dion and the Belmonts, 1959
Intro: D - Bm - G - A
- G
D D6 DM7 F#m It seems we stood and talked like this before G G/F# Em Em7 G G/F# Em Em7 We looked at each other in the same way then G G/F# Em Em7 G G6 D But I can't re-mem-ber where or when
Bm
Em7
A7
D D6 DM7 F#m The clothes you're wearing are the clothes you wore G G/F# Em B+ G G/F# Em Em7 The smile you are smiling you were smiling then G G/F# Em Em7 G G6 D But I can't re-mem-ber where or when
Bm
G
F#7
Bridge: Bm Em C#m7-5 F#7 Some things that happen for the first time Bm G G/F# Em Seem to be hap - pen - ing
Em7 G6 a - gain
A7
DM7 D6 F#m D+ And so it seems that we have met before Em B7 Em F#m And laughed before and loved before G G/F# A A/C# D But who knows where or when.
Bm
G
Gdim
D
Written for "Babes In Arms" (which also featured "The Lady Is A Tramp" and "My Funny Valentine.")
Where The Blue Of The Night Words & Music by Roy Turk, Bing Crosby & Fred Ahlert Recorded by Bing Crosby, 1931
D9 D7 G B7 Where the blue of the night C Cm7 Meets the gold of the day, G D7 C Someone waits for me.
G
D7 G B7 And the gold of her hair C Cm7 Crowns the blue of her eyes G D7 G Like a halo, tenderly.
G7
Bridge: C G If only I could see her, C E7 A7 D7 Oh, how happy I would be.
G B7 Where the blue of the night C Cm7 Meets the gold of the day, G D7 C Gdim Someone waits for me, G D7 C Someone waits for me.
G
Crosby adopted this song as his theme song, and used it as such on both radio and television for many years.
Where Was I? Words & Music by Al Dubin & W. Frank Harling Recorded by Charlie Barnett, 1940 (#1) From the movie "Til We Meet Again"
E7 Cm7-5 Oh where was
Bm7 I
Cm7-5 E7 Cm7-5 Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 The night that you sur - ren - dered to a sigh? Fdim A6 Where was I?
E7 Cm7-5 The moon was
E7/9
Cdim
A6
Bm7 high
Cm7-5 E7 Cm7-5 Bm7 Bm7-5 The night that you first lis - tened to
E7 a lie?
Fdim A6 Where was I?
Bridge:
I
Cdim(VI) Gdim(V) A7(V) Cdim(VI) Gdim(V) A7(V) al ways felt that you would melt
Fdim(III) Gdim A7 In some - one's arms
And
Gdim D Bm7 some night,
Bm7-5 Dm I was right.
E7 Cm7-5 Bm7 The mo - ment came -Cm7-5 E7 Cm7-5 Bm7 Bm7-5 A D9 But what a shame that someone else came by. Bm7-5 A Where was I?
The Whiffenpoof Song Words & Music by Meade Minnigerode, George S. Pomeroy & Ted Galloway Recorded by Rudy Vallee, 1927
E7 A F#7 D Bm7-5 E7 To the tables down at Mory's, to the place where Louis dwells, D9 Bm7-5 E7 A Edim To the dear old Temple bar we love so well,
E7
A F#7 D Bm7-5 E7 Sing the Whiffenpoofs assembled, with their glasses raised on high, D9 Bm7-5 E7 A Edim And the magic of their singing casts a spell.
E7
E7 A F#7 D Bm7-5 E7 Yes, the magic of their singing of the songs we love so well, D9 Bm7-5 E7 A "Shall I Wasting" and "Mavourneen" and the rest; E7 A A7 D9 Dm6 We will serenade our Louis while life and voice shall last, A D9 E7 E7/9 E7 A Then we'll pass and be forgotten with the rest.
E7 A F#m7 Bm7 E7 We're poor little lambs who have lost our way: Bm7 Baa!
E7 Baa!
A Baa!
Edim
E7
E7 A F#m7 Bm7 E7 We're little black sheep who have gone astray: Bm7 Baa!
E7 Baa!
A Baa!
AM7
F#m F#m/E Bm Bm/A Gentlemen songsters off on a spree, E E7 AM7 Doomed from here to eternity; F#m F#m/A Bm7-5 Fdim(III) Lord have mercy on such as we: D9 Baa!
E Baa!
A Baa!
AM7
E7
While We're Young Words & Music by Alec Wilder, Morty Palitz & Bill Engvick Recorded by Peggy Lee, 1947
A C#7 D Cdim E7 D9 Dm6 E7 Songs were meant to sing while we're young; A C#7 D Cdim E7/9 D9 Dm6 E7 Ev' - ry day is spring while we're young. F#m B7 F#m E None can re - fuse; time flies so fast. F#m Bm F#m Fdim(III) Fdim E7 E7/6 E7 E7alt Too dear to lose, and too sweet to last.
A C#7 D Cdim E7 D9 Dm6 E7 Though it may be just for to - day, A C#7 D Cdim E7/9 D9 Dm6 E7 Share our love we must, while we may; F#m F#malt F#m+7 Gdim How blue the sky,
D D6 D9 Dm6 all sweet sur - prise,
A C#m7-5 D Cdim E7/9 Fdim E7 A Shines be - fore our eyes while we're young.
F#m F#malt F#m+7 Gdim How blue the sky,
D D6 D9 Dm6 all sweet sur - prise,
A C#m7-5 D Cdim E7/9 Fdim E7 A Shines be - fore our eyes while we're young.
Whispering Words & Music by John Schonberger, Richard Coburn & Vincent Rose, 1920 Recorded by Les Paul, 1948
D C# D D9 D C# D C# Fdim Whis - per - ing while you cud - dle near me, D C# D Whis - per - ing E7/9 Each
D6 so
D no
C# D B+ one can hear
B7 me.
Am7 alt G/B A7sus4 lit - tle whis - per seems to cheer
A7 me --
D Fdim Em7 A7 I know it's true, there's no one, Dear, but you.
A7+5 D C# D D9 D C# D C# Fdim You're whis - per - ing why you'll nev - er leave me, D C# D D6 D C# D B+ B7 Whis - per - ing why you'll nev - er grieve me; E7/9 Am7 alt G/B A7sus4 Whis - per and say that you be - lieve Em B+ Em7 Gm6 Whis - per - ing, " I
Gdim D love you."
A7 me
Whispering Grass Words & Music by Fred Fisher & Doris Fisher Recorded by The Ink Spots, 1940 (#10)
C Em Why do you whisper, green grass? Dm F Fm Why tell the world what ain't so? C Em Dm G C G7 Whispering grass, the trees don't need to know. (Oh no...) C Em Why tell them all our secrets? Dm F Fm They're buried under the snow. C Em Dm Dm7 Whispering grass, don't tell the trees, F Fm C 'Cause the trees don't need to know.
C Am Don't you tell it to the trees Dm G For they will tell the birds and bees C Am And everyone will know F G Because you told it to the trees, C Em Am Yes you told them once before, F G And it's no secret any more
C Em Why tell them all those old songs? Dm F Fm They're buried under the snow. C Em Dm Dm7 Whispering grass, don't tell the trees, F Fm C 'Cause the trees don't need to know.
Adapted from a chart forwarded by a recent visitor who declined to be credited.
White Christmas Words & Music by Irving Berling Recorded by Bing Crosby, 1942 Featured in the movies "Holiday Inn" and "White Christmas" Acadamy Award Winner, 1942, Best Song
C Dm7 C G/B Am Dm7 Cdim G7 I'm dream-ing of a white Christ-mas F G7 C Just like the ones I used to know C CM7 C7 Where the tree-tops glisten
G7
C7/G
F Fm Fm7 Fdim And children listen C Dm7 C G/B Am7 Dm7 To hear sleigh-bells in the snow
C Dm7 C G/B I'm dream-ing of
G7
Am Dm7 Cdim G7 a white Christ-mas
F G7 C With every Christmas card I write G7 C CM7 C7 F May your days be merry and bright C C/B And may all
Fm
Am7 Am7/G F G C your Christ-mas-es be white.
Whistle Me Some Blues Words & Music by Denison, Holiday, Parker & Clind* Recorded by The Four Freshmen, 1958
A Cdim D9 Bm7-5 A Mister en -gin - eer, when you get go - in', A Edim Fdim Bm7-5 A I'll make one re - quest you can't re - fuse,
D9
E
A7
D9 D6 Dm7 A When you start that lone - some whistle blow - in' A F#m D9 Bm7-5 A Let that whis - tle whist - le me some blues.
A Cdim D9 Bm7-5 A When my fall - in' tears start o - ver flow - in'
D9
E
A Edim Fdim Bm7-5 A A7 They may reach from here to Ver - a Cruz, D9 D6 Dm7 A When my bro - ken heart can't keep from show - in', A F#m D9 Bm7-5 A Whis - tle, whis - tle, whis - tle me some blues.
Bridge: C#m G#7 C#m Fdim(III) G#7 When those wheels start turn - in' down that one way track, Bm F#m E7/9 D9 Bm7-5 E My love promised me she's nev - er com - in' back.
A Cdim D9 Bm7-5 A Mis - ter en - gin - eer, there's no use ly - in',
D9
A Edim Fdim Bm7-5 A A7 She's the one thing I can't stand to lose; D9 D6 Dm7 A When she leaves there's noth - in' left but dy - in', A F#m D9 Bm7-5 A So whis - tle, whis - tle, whis - tle me some blues. A F#m D9 Bm7-5 A Whis - tle, whis - tle, whis - tle me some blues. A C#m7-5 E7/9 Cdim A Whis - tle, whis - tle, whis - tle me some blues..
E
*Suggested by Allen Meiselbach, who also provided an audio source. Those of you familiar with this site know of my dislike for missing or incomplete authorship attributions on these charts; in the case of this song (for which I've found only two releases) I have found nothing beyond the four last names shown here. Any assistance you can provide regarding full names would be much appreciated.
Whistle Me Some Blues
Whistling Away the Dark Words & Music by Johnny Mercer & Henry Mancini Recorded by Henry Mancini, 1969 From the movie "Darling Lili"
Em B+ Em7 Em6 Often I think this sad, old world Em Am/F# B7 Is whis - tl - ing in the dark; B7 B7/6 Cdim B7 Just like a child, who, late from school, Cdim(III) B7 Em Walks bravely home through the park. Am Am7 (Am6) Em To keep their spir - its soaring, Am/F# B7 Em And keep the night at bay, Am Am7 Am7/G Am/F# Neither quite knowing which way they are going, B7 Am7 B7 They sing the shadows away.
Em B+ Em7 Em6 Often I think my poor, old heart Em Am/F# B7 Has gi - ven up for good; B7 B7/6 Cdim B7 And then I see a brave new face, Cdim(III) B7 Em I glimpse some new neigh - bor - hood. Am Am7 (Am6) Em So walk me back home, my dar - ling, Am/F# B7 Em Tell me dreams really come true, Am Am/F# Em B+ B7 Am7 Em Whistling, whistling, here in the dark with you, Am Am/F# Em B+ B7 Cdim Em Whistling, whistling, here in the dark with you.
B+
There are a few songs that truly deserve the term "haunting melody." This, to me, is one of them. I first heard it years ago on a Mancini album, with full orchestra and chorus -- and I've never been able to get it out of my mind since. But for those many years, I always thought the title was "Whistling in the dark." It isn't. The title above is the correct one.
Whistling Away the Dark
(There'll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs Of Dover Words & Music by Nat Burton & Walter Kent Recorded by Vera Lynn, 1941
Am7 D7 G Bm7 C Am G Em There'll be bluebirds over the white cliffs of Dover Am7 C Am7 G D9 Am7 D7/9 G To - mor - row -- just you wait and see.
Intro Verse: D7 G Em Bm7 Bm7/E I'll never forget the people I met C Am7 G Braving those angry skies; Bm F#m Bm B7 I remember well as the shadows fell, A7 Em7 G/B A7 G The light of hope in their eyes. C Am7 Bm Am7 Cdim Em And tho' I'm far away, I still can hear them say Em B+ Am Cdim D7 "Thumb's up, for when the dawn comes up:
Am7 D7 G Gdim Bm7 C Am G Em There'll be blue - birds over the white cliffs of Dover Am7 C Am7 G D9 Am7 D7/9 G To - mor - row -- just you wait and see. Am7 D7 G Gdim Bm7 C Am G Em There'll be love and laughter and peace ever after Am7 C Am7 G D9 Am7 D7/9 G To - mor - row when the world is free."
Bridge: C C/B Am7 Cdim The shepherd will tend his sheep, G Am7 D7/9 G The valley will bloom a - gain, C C/B Gdim And Jimmy will go to sleep C C/B Cdim In his own little room
Am7 D7/9 a - gain.
Am7 D7 G Gdim Bm7 C Am G Em There'll be blue - birds over the white cliffs of Dover Am7 G Em7 G D9 Am7 D7/9 G To - mor - row -- just you wait and see.
*The last two lines of the bridge of this song were considerably more meaningful during World War II than most people give them credit for. Following England's declaration of war in early September of 1939, Londoners sent their children to live with whatever relatives might be available in the English countryside, beyond the reach of German bombs which they expected (quite accurately, as history shows) would fall on London. The parents, in contrast, stayed behind. (Thanks to cyberfriend and lyric specialist Ron Hontz for providing both this basic information, and for providing the link to greater detail at http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/london1939.htm where you can learn more about this.)
The White Cliffs Of Dover
White Silver Sands Words & Music by Charles "Red" Mathews (Music authorship & partial lyric credit claimed by Gladys Reinhart) Recorded by Don Rondo, 1957 (#7) Also recorded by Dave Gardner, 1957 and by The Bill Black Combo, 1960 (#7)
(B7) E A E A E Where the deep blue pearly waters wash upon white silver sands
B7
E B7 E There on the brink of love I kissed her and obeyed our hearts command.
B7 A F#m7 B7 So beneath God's blue hea - ven, B9 E E6 E7 There's a place that I must go, A F#m7 B7 See the sun set in the eve - ning B9 E E6 F#m7 B7 With the on - ly love I know.
(B7) E A E A E B7 Where the deep blue pearly waters wash upon white silver sands E B7 E There on the brink of love I kissed her and obeyed our hearts command.)
(Instrumental interlude - 1 verse)
E7 A F#m7 B7 We watched the sun set in the eve - ning, B9 E E6 E7 See the moon yellow and pale, A F#m7 B7 Watch the gauchos ride their pin - tos B9 E E6 F#m7 All across the pampas trail.
B7
(B7) E A E A E B7 Where the deep blue pearly waters wash upon white silver sands E A E B7 E There on the brink of love I kissed her and obeyed our hearts command.
Who Can I Turn To Words & Music by Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1964 (#33) From "The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd"
CM7 C6 Dm7 G7 Who can I turn to when nobody needs me?
Dm7
G7
C C6 CM7 C My heart wants to know, and so I must go Gm Gm7 C9 Where destiny leads me. F F6 With no star to guide me FM7 Em7 CM7 And no one beside me,
Am
Am7 FM7 Dm6 Em7 I'll go on my way, and after the day A7 Dm Dm7 G7 The dark-ness will hide me.
CM7 C6 Dm7 G7 Any maybe tomorrow, I'll find what I'm after; C C6 CM7 C I'll throw off my sorrow, beg, steal or borrow Gm Gm7 C9 My share of laughter. F F+ Dm6 Am Am+7 Am7 With you I could learn to, with you on a new day; F C6 Dm7 Fdim G7 C6 But who can I turn to if you turn away.
Dm7
Fdim
G7
(Second time) F C6 Dm7 Fdim G7 C6 But who can I turn to if you turn away?
Dm7
Fdim
CM7
CM7/6
Who's Sorry Now Words & Music by Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby & Ted Snyder, 1923 Recorded by Connie Francis, 1958 (#4)
C E7 Who's sorry now, who's sorry now? A7 D9 D7 Whose heart is achin' for breakin' each vow? G G7 C C/B A7 Who's sad and blue, who's cryin', too, D9 D7 G Just like I cried over you?
G7
C E7 Right to the end, just like a friend, A7+5 A7 D9 I tried to warn you somehow; F Dm7 Dm7-5 You had your way,
C
Am7
D9
C/B A7 now you must pay;
F G G7 C I'm glad that you're sorry now. C E7 Right to the end, just like a friend, A7+5 A7 D9 I tried to warn you somehow; F Dm7 Dm7-5 You had your way,
C
Am7
D9
C/B A7 now you must pay;
F G G7 C I'm glad that you're sorry now.
Another in the string of hits recorded by Connie Francis which mined "old gold" -- songs which had been popularized a generation or more previous to her rendition.
Who Needs You Words & Music by Al Stillman & Robert Allen Recorded by The Four Lads, 1957 (#9
Who Needs You
A Gdim D D6 Who needs you
A G A G D Fdim D to drive me out of my mind?
A Edim D F#m Em7 Fdim A7 Who needs you, I'd like to know? A G B7 Cdim G B7 Em7 B7 Who needs you to give me chills when I'm well -Cdin G G/F# Em7 Bm Bm7-5 A7 How fast can a helpless heart go? A Gdim D D6 I know, Dear,
A G A G D Fdim D I love you more than a lot,
A Edim D F#m Em7 Fdim A7 G G/F# But oh, what I've got to go through --
Em7
Em6
A7 Em7 A7 Edim D A G D B7 And so, Dear, I guess the ans - wer is sim - ply B7/F# G G/F# Edim D Who needs you? I do.
D A7 D A G9 A G G/F# A G D9 Each time we kiss goodnight, I find that I get so excited, Edim D DM7 D6 D7 B7 I can't sleep all night, I've lost my appetite -Cdim G F#m Em7 A7 No ap - pe - tite no sleep at night (Instrumental Interlude - First Two Lines of Verse) A G B7 Cdim G B7 Em7 B7 Who needs you to give me chills when I'm well -Cdin G G/F# Em7 Bm Bm7-5 A7 How fast can a helpless heart go? A Gdim D D6 I know, Dear,
A G A G D Fdim D I love you more than a lot,
A Edim D F#m Em7 Fdim A7 G G/F# But oh, what I've got to go through --
Em7
Em6
A7 Em7 A7 Edim D A G D B7 And so, Dear, I guess the ans - wer is sim - ply B7/F# G G/F# Edim D Who needs you? I do.
Why Don't We Do This More Often Words & Music by Allie Wrubel & Charles Newman Recorded by Kay Kyser, 1941
G E7 A7 Why don't we do this more often, D7 Am7 D9 Am7 G Edim Just what we're doing to - night?
D7
G9 Em Am7 D9 Gee but it's great to get together againEm7 Am7 Edim D7 Why does it only happen now and then? G E7 A7 We ought to do this more oftenC E7 A Don't you agree that I'm right? A7 CM7 Cdim Honey, we make each other laugh, Am7 Cdim G G/F# And then we make each other sing, Em7 A7 Am7 D7 And you can never ever over do the good things. Cdim G E7 A7 So, Honey, why don't we do this more often, C Am7 D9 Am7 G Just what we're doing to - night
Why Don't You Believe Me Words & Music by Lew Douglas, Kim Laney & Roy Rodde Recorded by Joni James, 1952 (#1)
G Fdim(III) Am Cm Why don't you believe me?
D9
D7 G Cm It's you I adore,
Em7 Am7 Cm D7 G Em Forever and ever -can I promise more?
G Fdim(III) Am Cm I've told you so often
D9
Em7 Am7 Why don't you believe me?
Cm D7
G
Am7
G/F#
Em
Cdim
D7 G Cm the way that I care; Cm G It just isn't fair.
G
G/F#
Cm
Em
G
Bridge: Am7 D7 G Fdim Here is a heart that is lonely, Am7 D7 G Here is a heart you can take;
G6
Am7 D7 G Here is a heart for you only,
Em7
Am7 A7 D7 That you can keep or break.
G Fdim(III) Am Cm How else can I tell you?
D9
D9
D7 G Cm What more can I do?
Em7 Am7 Cm D7 Cm G Why don't you believe me -I love only you.
G
Cm
G
D7 G Cm What more can I do?
G
G/F#
Em
G/F#
Em
Repeat Bridge:
G Fdim(III) Am Cm How else can I tell you?
D9
Em7 Am7 Cm D7 Cm G Why don't you believe me -I love only you.
Cm
G
Why Don't You Do Right Words & Music by Joe McCoy, 1942 Recorded by Peggy Lee with Benny Goodman, 1943
Em D C B7 You had plenty money in nineteen twenty-two Em D C B7 You let other women make a fool of you C Am7 C B7 B7/F# Em Why don't you do right like some other men do? C Am7 B7 B7/F# Em Get out of here, get me some mon - ey too.
Em D C B7 You're sittin' down wonderin' what it's all about Em D C B7 You ain't got no money that will put you out C Am7 C B7 B7/F# Em Why don't you do right like some other men
do?
C Am7 B7 B7/F# Em Get out of here, get me some mon - ey too.
Em D C B7 If you had prepared twenty years ago Em D C B7 You wouldn't be wanderin' now from door to door C Am7 C B7 B7/F# Em Why don't you do right like some other men
do?
C Am7 B7 B7/F# Em Get out of here, get me some mon - ey too.
Thanks to Alolfo Aladro for his research and transcription of the version on which this chart is based. I made changes based on the Peggy Lee version I found, so any errors introduced are most likely mine.
Why Should I Cry Over You Words & Music by Ned Miller & Chester Conn Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1954
D Em7 Edim D Em B7 Em Cdim A7 I don't know why I should cry over you, Em7 Cdim Em D Em Fdim D A7 Sigh over you, e - ven be blue; D Em7 Edim D C#m7-5 F#m C#7 F#m I should have known that you'd leave me alone, B7 Cdim B7 Bm7-5 E7 And break my heart in two.
A7
D7 Am7 D9 Am7 G Am7 G Although you have left me alone to pine, B7 Cdim B7 B7/F# And all of my love was
E
Bm7-5 A7 a waste of time,
D Em7 Edim D Em B7 Em7 Cdim A7 Em7 Someday your heart will be bro - ken like mine, Em7 Cdim A7 Em7 Edim D So why should I cry o - ver you?
(Instrumental Interlude:
first 4 lines of verse)
D7 Am7 D9 Am7 G Am7 G Although you have left me alone to pine, B7 Cdim B7 B7/F# E Bm7-5 A7 And all of my love was a big fat waste of time D Em7 Edim D Em B7 Em7 Cdim A7 Em7 Someday your heart will be bro - ken like mine, Em7 Cdim A7 Em7 D So why should I cry over you?
F#7
B7
G G/F# Fdim E7 You broke my heart, you took it apart, D F#m Cdim B7 So pack up your baggage and leave -G G/F# E7 Edim D Why should I cry over you?
Why Should I Care Words & Music by Clint Eastwood, Linda Thompson & Carol Bayer Sager Recorded by Diana Krall, 1999
Am7 G Am Am+7 Am7 Was there something more I could have done? D D7/9 G G/F# Em Or was I not meant to be the one?
D7
E7
D9 G Am Am+7 Am7 D7 Where's the life I thought we would share? D9 D7/9 G G/F# And should I care?
E7
Am7 G Am Am+7 Am7 And will someone else get more of you?
D7
D D7/9 G G/F# Em Will she go to sleep more sure of you?
E7
Am7 Am+7 D9 Will she wake up knowing you're still there?
D7
D7/9 A7/9 D7/9 G Why should I care?
Bridge: Em7 Am7 G Bm7-5 Em7 Am There's al - ways one to turn and walk away
Am+7
Am7 D7/9 D9 D7/9 G And one who just wants to stay G G/F# E7 Bm7-5 Am7 But who said that love is al = ways fair? D7/9 A7/9 D7/9 G And why should I care?
Am7 -
Instrumental Interlude: 2nd Verse
G
-
D9
-
G
Coda (Bridge Chords): D9 Am7 G Em7 Bm7-5 Am Should I leave you alone here in the dark
Am+7
Am7 D7/9 D9 D7/9 G G/F# Holding my bro - ken heart, Em7 Bm7-5 Am7 While a promise still hangs in the air? D7/9 A7/9 D7/9 G And why should I care?
Though much too recent to qualify for inclusion under normal guidelines (even as arbitrary as those are), I'm bending to indications of visitor interest by adding this chart. Recent search results have indicated people are looking for this...so now, perhaps they can find it. This one has some HUGE names associated with its authorship. I was aware that Eastwood was an accomplished pianist, so I'm assuming his primary contribution was the music, rather than the words -- but I haven't found specific confirmation of that.
Why Should I Care
Wild Is the Wind Words & Music by Dimitri Tiomkin & Ned Washington Recorded by Johnny Mathis, 1957 (#22)
Am Em7 Dm7 F Love me, love me, say you do! Am Em7 F Dm7 Let me fly away with you, G G7 C9 Am7 For my love is like the wind, Em B+ Em9 And wild is the wind.
Am Em7 Dm7 F Give me more than one caress, Am Em7 F Dm7 Satisfy this hungriness; G G7 C9 Am7 Let the wind blow through your heart, Em B+ Em9 B7 For wild is the wind.
Bridge: C G Am Am7/G Dm Dm+7 Dm7 G7 You touch me, I hear the sound of mandolins; Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 Am E7 Am You kiss me, and with your kiss the world begins. F G7 CM7 Am7 You're Spring to me, all things to me, Cdim E7 You're life itself.
Am Em7 Dm7 F Like a leaf clings to a tree, Am Em7 F Dm7 Oh, my darling, cling to me, G G7 C9 Am7 For we're creatures of the wind, Fdim E7 Am Dm7 And wild is the wind, the wind, Fdim E7 Dm7 E7 A Wild is my love for you.
A9
A
Winter Weather Words & Music by Ted Shapiro Recorded by Peggy Lee, 1941
Cdim E7/6 A6 A I love the win - ter weath - er, Edim E7/9 E7 Cdim E7 A6 A Be - cause the two of us can get to - geth - er; C#m7-5 F#7 B There's noth - ing sweet - er, fi - ner, F#7 C#m7-5 Bm7-5 E7 When it's nice and cold, I can hold Cdim E7/6 A6 A Ba - by clo - ser to me Edim E7/9 E7 Cdim E7 A6 A And col - lect the kis - ses that are due me; C#m7-5 F#7 B7 I love the win - ter weath - er D Cdim E7/6 A Be - cause I've got my love to keep me warm.
Also recorded by Tony Bennett as a medley with "I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm" on "Snowfall: the Christmas Album."
Wildflower Words & Music by D. Edwards & D. Richardson Recorded by Skylark, 1972
Em Em7 C#m7-5 CM7 She's faced the hardest times you could imagine, Am7 D7 GM7 And many times, her eyes fought back the tears;
G6
Em Em7 C#m7-5 CM7 And when her youthful world was about to fall in, Am7 D7 Am7 D7 Each time her slender shoulders drew the weight of all her fears, Am7 D7 And a sorrow no one hears CM7 Bm7 Am7 F7 E Still rings in midnight silence in her ears.
Refrain: CM7 Am7 GM7 Let her cry for she's a lady,
G6
C B7 Em Let her dream for she's a child;
B+
C Bm7 Am7 D9 Let the rain fall down upon her -Am7 D7 GM7 She's a free and gentle flower, growing wild.
Em Em7 C#m7-5 CM7 Be careful how you touch her, for she'll awaken, Am7 D7 GM7 G6 And sleep's the only freedom that she knows; Em Em7 C#m7-5 CM7 And when you look into her eyes, you won't believe Am7 D7 Am7 D7 The way she's always paying for a debt she never owed, Am7 D7 And a silent wind still blows CM7 Bm7 Am7 F7 E That only she can hear, and so she goes.
Repeat Refrain:
Bridge: CM7 GM7 And if by chance I should hold her, CM7 GM7 Let me hold her for a time; CM7 GM7 But if allowed just one possession, Am Am7 GM7 I would pick her from the garden to be mine.
B7
Repeat Refrain:
Wildflower
Will You Still Be Mine Words & Music by Tom Adair & Matt Dennis Recorded by Connie Haines, 1941
Intro Verse: Dalt D Fdim A7 D6 Ever since my heart took such a tumble, GM7 G6 Bb9 A7 D9 I've wondered if your love for me would last; Bm F#7 E7-9 Fdim Am When landmarks fall, and in - sti - tu - tions crumble, A A7/9 Bb9 Fdim A Will it be just a mem'ry of the past?
Melody: D F#m B7 Cdim Em7 When lov - ers make no ren - dez - vous D F#m B7 Cdim Em7 To stroll a - long Fifth Av - e - nue,
A7
A7
Bm F#7 Cdim B7 F#m7 Bb9 When this fam - il - iar world is through, Em7 G/B Edim A7 D Will you still be mine?
D F#m B7 Cdim Em7 A7 When cabs don't drive a - round the park, F# C#m7-5 F#7 Edim Bm No win - dows light the sum - ear dark, Bm F#7 Cdim F#7 B7 Fdim When love has lost its se - cret spark G/B Edim A7 D DM7 Will you still be mine?
D7
Bridge: D7 Am7 D9 GM7 D7/9 When moon - light on the
GM7 G6 Edim Hud - son's not ro - man - cy,
D F#m Bm Bm7/E Bb9 Fdim A7/9 A7 And spring no long - er turns a young man's fan - cy,
D F#m B7 Cdim Em7 When glam - our girls have lost their charms, D F#m B7 Cdim Em7 When si - rens just mean false a - larms, Bm F#7 Cdim F#m7 B7 When lov - ers heed no call to arms,
A7
A7
Fdim
G/B Edim A7 D Will you still be mine?
Suggested by recent visitor Paul Jensen. I wound up liking this one so much I did an extended chart (instrumental only) that will probably go on my album, if I ever get off my "bum" to get the doggone thing finished.
Will You Still Be Mine
Willow Weep For Me Words & Music by Ann Ronell, 1932 Recorded by Chad & Jeremy, 1964 Previously recorded by Paul Whiteman, 1933 (#2)
DM7 G6 DM7 G6 Willow weep for me, willow weep for me, DM7 Em F#m Em A7 Bend your branches green along the stream that runs to sea; G6 Gm7 Em B+ Em7 Em6 A DM7 Listen to my plea, listen wil - low, weep-- for me.
DM7 G6 DM7 G6 Gone my lover's dream, lovely summer's dream, DM7 Em F#m Em A7 Gone and left me here to weep my tears into the stream, G6 Gm7 Em B+ Em7 Em6 A DM7 Sad as I can be--hear me, wil - low, weep-- for me.
Bridge: Gm Eb Dm D Whisper to the wind and say that love has sinned; Gm F Eb D7 Leave my heart a-breaking and making a moan; Gm Eb Dm D7 Murmur to the night to hide her starry light Gm F Eb A7 So none will see me sighing and crying all alone.
DM7 G6 DM7 G6 Weeping willow tree, weeping sympathy, DM7 Em F#m Em Bend your branches down along the ground and cover me; G6 Gm7 When the shadows fall, Em B+ Em7 Em6 A DM7 Bend, oh wil - low, and weep-- for me.
A7
Bridge:
(Key change to E) E A9 E A Weeping willow tree, weeping sympathy, E F#m G#m F#m Bend your branches down along the ground and cover me;
B7
A A9 A When the shadows fall, Am7 F#m B7 E Bend, oh willow, and weep------ for me.
A9
E
A9
E
Willow Weep For Me
The Windmills of Your Mind Words & Music by Alan & Marilyn Bergman & Michel Legrand Recorded by Dusty Springfield, 1969 (#31) Theme from "The Thomas Crown Affair," 1968
Em B7 Like a circle in a spiral, like a wheel within a wheel, Em Never ending or beginning on an ever spinning reel, E7 Am7 Like a snowball down a mountain or a carnival balloon D7 GM7 Like a carousel that's turning running rings around the moon, CM7 F#7-5 Like a clock whose hands are sweeping past the minutes of its face, B7 Gdim And the world is like an apple whirling silently in space, B7 Em Like the circles that you find in the windmills of your mind.
Em B7 Like a tunnel that you follow to a tunnel of its own, Em Down a hollow to a cavern where the sun has never shone, E7 Am7 Like a door that keeps revolving in a half-forgotten dream, D7 GM7 Or the ripples from a pebble someone tosses in a stream, CM7 F#m7-5 Like a clock whose hands are sweeping past the minutes of its face, B7 Gdim And the world is like an apple whirling silently in space, B7 Em Like the circles that you find in the windmills of your mind.
Em Am7 Keys that jingle in your pocket, words that jangle in your head; D7 GM7 Why did summer go so quickly? Was it something that I said? G7 CM7 Lovers walk along a shore and leave their footprints in the sand; F#7 Bm Is the sound of distant drumming just the fingers of your hand? E7 Am Pictures hanging in a hallway and the fragments of a song, D7 GM7 Half-remembered names and faces, but to whom do they belong? CM7 F#m7-5 When you knew that it was over, were you suddenly aware B7 Em That the autumn leaves were turning to the color of her hair? B7 Like a circle in a spiral, like a wheel within a wheel, Gdim Never ending or beginning on an ever spinning reel, Em B7 As the images unwind, like the circles that you find Em Am In the windmills of your mind.
Em
B7
Em
The Windmills of Your Mind
Winter Romance Words & Music by Sammy Cahn & Ken Lane Recorded by Dean Martin, 1959
E7 A Edim D9 Cdim I never will forget the station where we met A F#7 D You dropped your skis -- a happy circumstance. A F#7 D9 No one would have guessed we had started, Bm7 Bm7-5 E7/6 Started a winter romance.
Dm6
Dm6
E7
A Edim D9 Cdim And all the way to Maine, on that enchanted train, A F#7 D Dm6 The passing scenery didn't get a glance; A F#7 D9 We held hands, completely light hearted, Bm7-5 E7 A Off to a winter romance.
Bridge: D9 Bm7-5 A F#m We danced, that night, by candle light; D9 E7 A The world was white with snow. D E7 A F#7 The way we felt, we never felt; D9 Bm7-5 E7 The snow could melt and go.
Dm6
A Edim D9 Cdim But though the snow is gone, the romance lingers on, A F#7 D And those that said it didn't stand a chance
Dm6
A F#7 E7 Will know when they see us together, A7 Gdim D Dm6 That love's not been controlled by the weather, D DM7 E7 Bm7-5 E7 A And all of our summers, we'll have our winter ro - mance.
A Edim D9 Cdim (Though the snow is gone the romance lingers on) A F#7 D Dm6 (And those that said it didn't stand a chance) A F#7 E7 Will know when they see us together A7 Gdim D That love's not been controlled by the weather.
Dm6
D DM7 E7 Bm7-5 E7 A And all of our summers, we'll have our winter ro - mance.
Winter Romance
Winter Wonderland Words & Music by Richard B. Smith & Felix Bernard Recorded by The Andrews Sisters, 1950
Intro Verse: AM7 Bm7 C#m7 Bm7 Over the ground lies a mantle of white, AM7 Bm7 AM7 Bm7-5 A heaven of diamonds shine down through the night, C#m7 F#m7 Bm7-5 E7 AM7 Two hearts are thrillin' in spite of the chill in the weather. AM7 Bm7 C#m7 Bm7 Love knows no season, love knows no clime, AM7 Bm7 AM7 Bm7 Romance can blossom any old time, C#m7 F#m7 Bm7-5 E7 AM7 Here in the open we're walking and hoping together! AM7 Together...
Bm7
Bm7-5 E7 to - geth - er...
Melody:
E7 A A6 AM7 A6 Sleighbells ring, are you listening? E In the lane, snow is glistening; E E9 E E7 A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight, A E7 A Walking in a winter wonderland.
E7 A Gone away
A6
AM7 is the bluebird,
A6
E Here to stay is a new bird; E E9 E E7 He sings a love song as we go along, A E A Walking in a winter wonderland.
A7
Bm7 E7 Together...
Bridge: D G D In the meadow we can build a snowman, D G D And pretend that he is Parson Brown. E A E He'll say, "Are you married?" We'll say, "No, man, E B7 E But you can do the job when you're in town."
E7 A Later on
A6
AM7 we'll conspire
E7
A6
E As we dream by the fire, E E9 E E7 To face unafraid the plans that we made A E A Walking in a winter wonderland.
A7
Repeat Bridge:
E7 A Later on
A6
AM7 we'll conspire
A6
E As we dream by the fire, E E9 E E7 To face unafraid the plans that we made A E7 A Walking in a winter wonderland,
F#m
Coda: A E7 A Walking in a winter wonderland.
D
A
E7
A
Winter Wonderland
*The intro verse I've included here was not a part of the Andrews Sisters' version -- it was transcribed by Tom Young from a bridge recorded by Johnny Mathis. Fellow guitarist and friend Ray Brizzi re-keyed it to this arrangment and passed it along to me. I had never seen that portion before, but both Ray and I suspect that it may have been an intro verse at its inception, so that's where I put it in this arrangement. One other note: to be strictly accurate, the bridge ought to begin with C#. However -- since my object is, and always has been, to derive a playable arrangement, I stuck with the D
Winter Wonderland
Wish You Were Here Words & Music by Harold Rome Recorded by Eddie Fisher, 1952 (#1
A7 D DM7 D6 Dm+7 Dm6 They're not making the skies as blue this year -Bm7-5 Dm6 Wish you were here. A7 D DM7 Dalt DM7 G6 As blue as they used to when you were near -G/B Cdim G6 Wish you were here. A7 Em7 A7 And the mornings don't seem as new, A7+5 Dm6 A7+5 Brand new as they did with you; A7 Em7 Em6 Em7 A7 Em7 Em6 A7 Edim A7 Em7 D Wish you were here, wish you were here, wish you were here.
A7 D DM7 D6 Dm+7 Dm6 Someone's painting the leaves all wrong this year -Bm7-5 Dm6 Wish you were here. A7 D DM7 Dalt DM7 G6 And why did the birds change their song this year -G/B Cdim G6 Wish you were here. G G/F# Fdim(III) They're not shining the stars as bright, D F#m B7 They've stolen the joy from the night; A7 Em7 Em6 Em7 A7 Em7 Em6 A7 Edim A7 Em7 D Wish you were here, wish you were here, wish you were here.
Wishing (Will Make It So) Words & Music by Buddy DeSylva Recorded by Glenn Miller, 1939 (#1)
A A9 A Cdim A B7 Wish - ing will make it so; B7 Cdim B7 E6 E E6 Bm7-5 A Just keep on wish - ing and cares will go. F# F#7 Dreamers tell us dreams come true -Bm F#m7 Bm It's no mistake B7/9 B7 B7/9 B7 And wishes are the dreams we dream E7 Bm7-5 Edim A7 When we're a - wake. A A9 A Cdim A B7 The cur - tain of night will part B7 Cdim B7 E6 E E6 Bm7-5 A C#m7-5 If you are cer - tain with - in your heart A7 D D+5 Dm+7 Dm6 So if you wish long enough, wish strong enough A C#7 F#7 You will come to know B7 B7/F# E7 D9 A E7 A Wish - ing will make it so.
F#7
Witchcraft Words & Music by Carolyn Leigh & Cy Coleman Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1963
D Those fingers in my hair, Fdim That sly, come hither stare Em7 A7 D9 That strips my conscience bare - it's witchcraft. G And I've got no defense for it; Gm The heat is too intense for it Dm E7+ AM7 What good would common sense for it do? A7 D9 D6 D A7sus4 'Cause it's witchcraft, wicked witchcraft, D9 D6 D9 D6 And although I know it's strictly taboo,
A7
G#m7-5
C#7
F#m When you arouse a need in me, F#m7 My heart says, "Yes, indeed!" to me Em Em+5 Em7 A7 Proceed with what you're leading me to. D6 It's such an ancient pitch, Fdim But one I wouldn't switch, Em7 A7sus4 A7 D Cdim 'Cause there's no nicer witch than you.
G/B
(Second time) Em7 A7sus4 A7 D Gdim 'Cause there's no nicer witch than you.
D
A7
With a Smile and a Song Words & Music by Frank Churchill & Larry Morey Recorded by Adriana Caselotti, 1937 From the Walt Disney movie "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs"
D D9 Bm D9 A7 Em7sus4 With a smile and a song,
A
D D9 Bm D9 A7 Em7sus4 Em A7 Life is just like a bright sun - ny day -Fdim D G G/F# F#7 Your cares fade a - way Em7 Em D9 Edim D Bm7 And your heart is young.
D D9 Bm D9 A7 Em7sus4 With a smile and a song,
D9
Fdim
A
D D9 Bm D9 A7 Em7sus4 Em A7 All the world seems to wa - ken a - new Fdim D G G/F# E7/9 Em7 Em A Edim D Re - joic - ing with you as the song is sung.
Em D9 A7 Em Bm There's no use in grumbling
D7
Cdim Em7 A7/9 Edim D When the rain - drops come tumbling; D A E Edim E Re - mem - ber, you're the one Em D9 Em B+ Em7 Em6 Em7 A7/6 Who can fill the world with sun - shine.
D D9 Bm D9 A7 Em7sus4 When you smile and you sing,
A
D D9 Bm D9 A7 Em7sus4 Em A7 Ev' - ry - thing is in tune and it's spring, Fdim D G G/F# E7/9 Em7 Em A Edim D And life flows a - long with a smile and a song.
*Requested by recent visitor Marnie Andrews.
With My Eyes Wide Open I'm Dreaming Words & Music by Mack Gordon & Harry Revel, 1934 Recorded by Patti Page, 1950 (#11)
Intro:
||:
Calt
|
C
|
Bb9
|
Bb9
:||
Fdim Calt C Fm7 Bb9 With my eyes wide open I'm dream - ing CM7/6 CM7 C CM7 CM7/6 CM7 B7 Cdim Dm A7 Can it be true I'm holding you close to my heart? Dm+7 Dm7 Cdim A7 With my eyes wide open I'm dreaming Am7 D7 Am7 D7 Dm7 G7 You're with me now sharing a vow never to part
Bridge:
G G7 G6 G I'm so afraid to close my eyes Dm7 Dm7-5 Afraid that I'll find
G7
Dm Dm+7 Dm7 Dm6 Bb9 G7 This lovely thrill is just a silly il - lu - sion
Fdim Calt C A9 A7 With my eyes wide open I'm dream - ing F Fm Bb9 Do I deserve such a break? C C/B A7 Pinch me to prove I'm awake F Fm7 G7 Fm Bb9 I can't believe that you're really mine.
C
Dm
Without A Song Words & Music by Edward Eliscu, Vincent Youmans & Billy Rose Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1965
E7 Dm6 Fdim AM7 C#m7-5 DM7 Dm6 With - out a song the day would nev - er end Fdim E7 AM7 A7 DM7 D6 With - out a song the road would nev - er bend Dm6 Fdim E7 A F#m D9 Bm7-5 Cdim E7 When things go wrong a man ain't got a friend D9 Dm6 A With - out a song.
E7 Dm6 Fdim AM7 C#m7-5 DM7 Dm6 That field of corn would nev - er see a plow Fdim E7 AM7 A7 DM7 D6 That field of corn would be de - ser - ted now Dm6 Fdim E7 A F#m D9 Bm7-5 Cdim E7 A man is born but he's no good no how D9 Dm6 A D6 With - out a song.
Dm6
A
Bridge: A E7 A7 D Cdim A I got my trou - ble and woe, G6 Edim D Edim D9 Dm6 A But sure as I know the Jor - dan will roll, F#m B7 Cdim Em D9 Dm6 E7 I'll get a - long as long as a song is strong in my soul.
E7 Dm6 Fdim AM7 C#m7-5 DM7 Dm6 I'll nev - er know what makes the rain to fall Fdim E7 AM7 A7 DM7 D6 I'll nev - er know what makes that grass so tall Dm6 Fdim E7 A I on - ly know
F#m D9
D9 BM7-5 Dm6 A With - out a song.
Bm7-5 Cdim E7 there ain't no love at all
A Woman In Love Words & Music by Frank Loesser Recorded by The Four Aces, 1955 (#14)
Intro: D G Dalt G B7 G/E Em7 G/B G/E Em7 G/B A7 She's in love, you can tell she's a wo - man in love, G/B A7 Edim G/B A7 D Just a wo - man in love.
A7/6 D G B7 E7 Bm7-5 E7 Your eyes are the eyes of a woman in love. Cdim A7 G/B A7 Em7 Edim D And, oh, how they give you a - way. D+5 Why
B7 Gdim B7 B7/F# Em Cdim B7 Em try to deny you're a wo - man in love.
B+ E7 Edim E7 Gdim E7 G Cdim When I know very well what I say.
A7
G Cdim A7/6 D G DM7 E7 Bm7-5 E7 I say no moon in the sky ever lent such a glow: Cdim A7 G/B A7 Em7 Edim D Some flame deep within made them shine. D+5 B7 Gdim B7 B7/F# Em Cdim B7 E7/9 Those eyes are the eyes of a wo - man in love, E7 Edim A7 D G6 A7 Em7 F#7 B7 And may they gaze ever more into mine. G Cdim A7 B7 G Cdim A7 G/B A7 D Ten - der - ly gaze, ev - er more, in - to mine.
Suggested by, and based in part on a chart provided by, Barry Hathaway.
Without You Words & Music by Tom Evans & Pete Ham* Recorded by Harry Nilsson, 1972 (#1)
Intro:
| D9
D6 | D9
B7 |
(B7) D9 D6 Well I can't forget this evening Bm7 B7/E And your face when you were leaving Em9 Em Em7 G/B F#7 But I guess that's just the way the story goes Bm Bm7/E G You always smile but in your eyes your sorrow shows D6 D9 Yes it shows
A9
A7
A9
A7
D9 D6 Well I can't forget tomorrow Bm7 B7/E When I think of all the sorrow Em9 Em Em7 G/B F#7 I had you there and then I let you go Bm Bm7/E G And now it's only fair to let you know D6 D9 What you should know.
A9
A7
A9
A7
Refrain: (A7) D Bm7 Bm7/E I can't live if living is without you, Em G/B A9 A7 I cant live, I can't live anymore; (A7) D Bm7 Bm7/E I can't live if living is without you, Em G/B A9 A7 D6 D9 G Gdim D6 I cant live, I can't live anymore.
*Despite the fact that Nilsson's smash-hit success with this song makes it almost instantly identifiable with him, he didn't write it -- his 1971 recording was a cover of a song written and recorded by Badfinger.Ever wonder why you didn't hear much more out of him after the early 70s? He ruptured a vocal chord while recording the John Lennon-produced album "Pussycats" in 1974, which cost him his famous upper-register vocal range. He only partially recovered, recording his last vocal tracks shortly before his death in 1994.
Without You
Wives And Lovers Words & Music by Hal David & Burt Bacharach Recorded by Jack Jones, 1963 (#14)
Em7 A7 G/B A7 Hey, little girl, comb your hair, fix your makeup -Em7 A7 G/B Soon he will open the door.
A7
F#m7 B7 F#m7 B7 Don't think because you've a ring on your finger F#m7 B7 F#m7 You needn't try anymore,
B7
Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 E7 For wives should always be lovers, too; C#m7-5 F#7 C#m7-5 F#7 Run to his arms the moment he comes home to you, Bm7-5 FM7 E7 I'm warn - ing you...
E7 alt
G/B
A7
Em7 A7 G/B A7 Day after day, there are girls at the office, Em7 A7 G/B And men will always be men;
A7
F#m7 B7 F#m7 B7 Don't send him off with your hair still in curlers -F#m7 B7 F#m7 You may not see him again.
B7
Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 E7 For wives should always be lovers, too, C#m7-5 F#7 C#m7-5 F#7 Run to his arms the moment he comes home to you; Bm7-5 FM7 E7 He's al - most here.
E7 alt
G/B
A7
Em7 A7 G/B A7 Hey, little girl, better wear something pretty, Em7 A7 G/B A7 Something you'd wear to go to the city, F#m7 B7 F#m7 B7 And dim all the lights, pour the wine, start the music, Em7 A7 D Time to get ready for love,
D6
Em7 A7 F#m7 B7 Time to get ready, time to get ready, Em7 A7 D Time to get ready for love.
D alt - D6
Yeah, yeah, I know...the lyrics of this song were sexist even by 60s standards (remember the Sean Connery James Bond movies if your memory needs refreshing) and by today's standards, singing it in public might jeopardize your health and well-being. But musically, I always thought it was kinda cool. Besides, you have to cut Jones some slack here -- it's about the only song of his I can think of that got above #63 on the charts.
Wives And Lovers
Wonderful, Wonderful! Words & Music by Ben Raleigh & Sherman Edwards Recorded by Johnny Mathis, 1957 (#14)
A6 D6 A6 D6 Sometimes we walk hand in hand by the sea A6 D6 A6 And we breathe in the cool, salty air; D6 G6 D6 G6 You turn to me with a kiss in your eyes, D Bm7-5 Fdim(III) Fdim Dm6 And my heart feels a thrill beyond compare. F#m F#m7 Then your lips cling to mine, Bm7 Fdim Dm6 A B7 Bm7-5 Fdim It's wonderful, won - der - ful, oh, so won-der-ful my love.
E7
A6 D6 A6 D6 Sometimes we stand on the top of a hill A6 D6 A6 And we gaze at the earth and the sky; D6 G6 D6 G6 I turn to you, and you melt in my arms; D Bm7-5 Fdim(III) Fdim Dm6 There we are, darling, only you and I, F#m F#m7 What a moment we share, Bm7 Gdim Dm6 A B7 A Bm It's wonderful, won-der-ful, oh, so wonderful my love.
Bridge: DM7 D6 Em7 A7 D The world is full of won'drous things, it's true, F#m7 D6 B7 E7 But they wouldn't have much meaning without you.
Cdim
A
A6 D6 A6 D6 Some quiet evenings I sit by your side A6 D6 A6 And we're lost in a world of our own; D6 G6 D6 G6 I feel the glow of your unspoken love, D Bm7-5 Fdim(III) Fdim Dm6 I'm aware of the treasure that I own; F#m F#m7 And I say to myself, Bm7 Fdim Dm6 A B7 A "It's wonderful, won-der-ful, oh, so wonderful my love."
D9
Coda: F#m F#m7 Bm7 Gdim Dm6 I say to myself, " It's wonderful, won-der-ful, A D B7 E7 A Oh, so wonderful my love."
Wonderful, Wonderful!
Wonderland By Night Words & Music by Klaus-Gunter Neumann & Lincoln Chase Recorded by Bert Kaempfert*, 1961 (#1 for 3 weeks
A Edim C#m7-5 D9 E7 Stars hung sus - pen - ded D9 E Bm7-5 E7/6 E7 D9 Fdim A A - bove a float - ing yel - low moon
D9
E7
A Edim C#m7-5 D9 E7 Two hearts were blen - ded D9 E7 D9 E7/6 D9 E7sus4 Bm7-5 A While an - gels sang a lov - er's tune. Bridge: A D9 Bm7-5 Dalt And so we kissed, D6 Gdim Dalt Cdim(IV) A6 Not know - ing if our hearts would pay the price A7 D6 Gdim Dalt Cdim(IV) A6 But hea - ven wel - comed us to par - a - dise
A
A
F#7
D9 Fdim Bm7-5 E7 Bless - ing our love.
A Edim C#m7-5 D9 E7 Then came the sun - rise, D9 E Bm7-5 E7/6 E7 D9 Fdim A Fa - ding the moon and stars from sight
D9
E7
A Edim C#m7-5 Dalt Dm6 Re - call - ing al - ways A Bm7-5 A7 D9 E7 D9 Bm7-5 Our won - der - land by night.
A
*I had never heard this song as a vocal -- infact, never knew that it even had lyrics -- until lyrics buddy Ron Hontz located a version recorded by Englebert Humperdink and transcribed for me the words you see above. He raised what I believe to be a question in his note to me -- should Humperdink have sung it "stars hung suspended"?
The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise Words & Music by Eugene Lockhart & Ernest Seitz, 1919 Recorded by Les Paul & Mary Ford, 1951 (#2) Previously recorded by Isham Jones, 1923
A7+5 D Dm6 A7+5 D DM7 F# F#7 Dear one, the world is waiting for the sun - rise. G Gdim D D6 Em7 G/B A7 Ev' - ry rose is cov - ered with dew A7+5 D Dm6 A7+5 D DM7 F# F#7 And while the world is waiting for the sun - rise G Gdim D B7 Em7/9 - A7/6 D And my heart is call - ing you.
(Instrumental Interlude - Entire Verse)
A7+5 D Dm6 A7+5 D DM7 F# F#7 Dear one, the world is waiting for the sun - rise. G Gdim D D6 Em7 G/B A7 Ev' - ry rose is cov - ered with dew A7+5 D Dm6 A7+5 D DM7 F# F#7 The thrush on high his sleep - y mate is call - ing G Gdim D B7 Em7/9 - A7/6 - A7 D And my heart is call ing you.
Cdim D A7+5 D A7+5 D F# F#7 The thrush on high his sleepy mate is call - ing
G A9 D B7 Em7 - Gm - A6 And my heart is call ing
D you.
Words Of Love Words & Music by John Phillips Recorded by "Mama Cass" Elliott, 1966 (#5)
Intro:
F
C
Dm
G
E
A G Words of love, so soft and tender C B E Won't win a girl's heart anymore A G If you love her then you must send her C B Somewhere where she's never been before Am G Worn out phrases and longing gazes C B Bb Won't get you where you want to go
[N.C.] [1: no!]
Chorus 1: A G Words of love, soft and tender F Won't win her.
E
Bridge: F#m Bm You oughta know by now G E You oughta know, you oughta know by now
Chorus 2: A G Words of love, soft and tender F Won't win her
E [N.C.]
A anymore.
(Instrumental interlude - 1 verse)
(Repeat bridge)
(Repeat verse)
(Repeat chorus 1)
Coda: F E Anymore,
A anymore.
Words Of Love
The World I Used to Know Words & Music by Rod McKuen Recorded by The Kingston Trio, 1964 (also recorded by Glenn Yarborough)
A AM7 D9 E7 A Some day some old familiar rain
AM7
D9
A AM7 F#m D9 E7 Bm7-5 Will come along and know my name.
E7
Ey6
Bm Bm7 Bm7-5 F#7 And then my shelter will be gone Bm7 E7 A And I'll have to move along. E7 AM7 But 'till I do
D9
D9
A
Bm F#7 I'll stay awhile
D9 E7 A D9 And track the hidden country of your smile.
A AM7 D9 E7 A Some day the man I used to be A AM7 F#m D9 Will come along and call on me.
AM7
D9
A
E7
E7
E7
Bm Bm7 Bm7-5 F#7 And then because I'm just a man, Bm7 E7 D9 A You'll find my feet are made of sand. E7 AM7 But 'till that time
D9
D9
A
Bm F#7 I'll tell you lies
D9 - G E E7 A And chart the hid-den bound'ries of your eyes.
D9
A
A AM7 D9 E7 Some day the world I used to know A AM7 F#m D9 Will come along and bid me go.
A
AM7
Bm7-5
D9
E7
E7
Bm Bm7 Bm7-5 F#7 Then I'll be leaving you behind Bm7 E7 D9 A For love is just a state of mind.
D9
A
E7 AM7 D9 Bm F#7 But 'till that day I'll be your man D9 G E E7 A And love away your troubles if I can.
D9
A
Coda: E7 AM7 And 'till that day
D9
Bm F#7 I'll be your man
D9 G E E7 A And love away your troubles if I can.
D9
A
The World I Used to Know
The World We Knew (Over And Over) Words & Music by Herbert Rehbein & Bert Kaempfert English lyric by Carl Sigman Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1976 (#30)
Am E7 Am Fdim Dm7 Bm7-5 Over and over, I keep going over the world we knew Am Cdim Bm7-5 Once when you walked be-side
E7 me,
E7 Bm7-5 E7 Fdim Dm7 Bm7-5 That inconceivable, that unbelievable world we knew Am Cdim E When we two were in love,
E+7
E6 AM7 A6 And ev'ry bright neon sign AM7 And the sun and the moon
E7
Bb9 turned into stars,
A6
Bb9 seemed to be ours;
Em B+ Bbm7-5 Each road that we took turned into gold, Em B+ D9 But the dream was too much for you to hold.
Gdim
E7
Am E7 Am Fdim Dm7 Bm7-5 Now over and over, I keep going over the world we knew Am Cdim E7-9 Am Days when you used to love me.
(Instrumental interlude: second 2 lines of first verse)
E7 Am
Bm7-5 Cdim
E7 E -
Fdim E+7 -
Dm7 E7
Bm7-5
E6 AM7 A6 And ev'ry bright neon sign
Bb9 turned into stars,
AM7 A6 Bb9 And the sun and the moon seemed to be ours; Em B+ Bbm7-5 Each road that we took turned into gold,
Gdim
Em B+ D9 But the dream was too much for you to hold.
E7
Am E7 Am Fdim Dm7 Bm7-5 Now over and over, I keep going over the world we knew Am Cdim E7-9 Am Days when you used to love me.
Coda: Am E7 Am Fdim Bm7-5 Over and over I keep going over the world
Fdim Am we knew.
The World We Knew
Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams Words & Music by Ted Koehler, Billy Moll & Harry Barris Recorded by Bing Crosby, 1931 (#4)
E7 A E7/6 A6 When skies are cloudy and gray,
E7
F#m Fdim(III) B7 they're only gray for a day,
D Cdim B7 Bm7-5 D E7 A E7 So wrap your troubles in dreams, and dream your troubles away.
A E7/6 A6 E7 F#m Fdim(III) B7 Until that sunshine peeps thru, there's only one thing to do, D Cdim B7 Bm7-5 D E7 A C#7 Just wrap your troubles in dreams, and dream your troubles away.
Bridge: F#m C#7 Bm F7 Your castles may tumble, that's Fate after all, Cdim E7 A C#7 Life's really funny that way. F#m C#7 Bm B7 No use to grumble, just smile as they fall, Bm7 Bm7-5 F#m Weren't you King for a day?
E7 Say!
A E7/6 A6 E7 F#m Fdim(III) B7 Just remember that sunshine always fol - lows the rain, D Cdim B7 Bm7-5 D E7 A So wrap your troubles in dreams, and dream your troubles away.
Wynken and Blynken and Nod Words & Music by Eugene Field Recorded by The Simon Sisters, 1974 (The Simon Sisters included Carly Simon)
Em A Em A Wynken and Blynken and Nod one night sailed off in a wooden shoe. D Bm Em A Sailed in a river of crystal light Into a sea of dew. Em A "Now where are you going and what do you wish?" Em A the old moon asked the three. D Bm Em A "We're going out fishing for herring fish that live in the beautiful sea." G A "Nets of silver of gold have we," Em A Said Wynken and Blynken and Nod.
The old moon laughed and sang a song as they rocked in their wooden shoe. And the wind that sped them all night long ruffled the waves of dew. Well the little stars were the herring fish that lived in the beautiful sea. "Now cast your nets wherever you wish, never afeared are we," Sang the stars to the fishermen three, Wynken and Blynken and Nod. All night long their nets they threw, to the stars and the twinkling foam. Then down from the skies came the wooden shoe, bringing the fishermen home. 'Twas all so pretty a sight it seemed as if it could not be. And some folks thought it was a dream they'd dreamed of sailing that beautiful sea. But I shall name you the fishermen three: Wynken, and Blynken and Nod. Now Wynken and Blynken are two little eyes, and Nod is a little head. And the wooden shoe that sailed the sky is the young one's trundle bed. So close your eyes while Grandpa sings of the beautiful sights that be. And you will see the wonderful things as you rock on the misty sea Where the old moon rocked the fishermen three, Wynken and Blynken and Nod.
If you're familiar with this song, and you're reading closely, you'll notice the word change in the third line of the last verse. Call it poetic license on the part of a Grandpa who likes singing to the Grandkids.
Yellow Bird Words & Music by Norman Luboff, Marilyn Keith, Alan Bergman Recorded by The Brothers Four, 1960*
Dalt Fdim(III) Dalt D A7alt A7 D Yel - low bird, up high in banana tree. Dalt Fdim(III) Dalt D A7alt A7 D D7 Yel - low bird, you sit all alone like me. G G/F# Em7 D DM7 D6 Did your lady friend leave the nest again? A7 Em7 A7alt D DM7 D7 That is very sad, makes me feel so bad. G G/F# Em7 D F#m Bm7 You can fly away, in the sky away -A7 Em7 A7 D You're more lucky than me.
D D7 G Em7 A7 Em7 Gdim D I also have a pretty girl -- she's not with me to - day. D D7 G Em7 They're all the same, the pretty girls. . . A7 Gdim A7 A7/6 A7 D They tend the nest, then they fly a - way.
Dalt Fdim(III) Dalt D A7alt A7 D Yel - low bird, up high in banana tree. Dalt Fdim(III) Dalt D A7alt A7 D Yel - low bird, you sit all alone like me. G G/F# Em7 D DM7 D6 Better fly away, in the sky away, A7 Em7 A7alt D DM7 D7 Picker coming soon, pick from night to noon. G G/F# Em7 D DM7 D6 Black and yellow you, like banana too -A7 A7alt They might pick
A7/6 A7 D you some day.
D7
D D7 G Em7 A7 Em7 Gdim D Wish that I were a yellow bird --I fly away with you. D D7 G Em7 But I am not a yellow bird -A7 Gdim A7 A7/6 A7 D So here I sit, nothing else to do. Dalt Fdim(III) Dalt Yel - low bird,
Dalt Fdim(III) Dalt yel - low bird,
Dalt Fdim(III) Dalt yel - low bird
* Though Arthur Lyman's 1961 instrumental version is much more widely known -it reached #4 on the charts -- I found myself appreciating the clean simplicity the gave the song. Thanks to recent visitor Tom K., I finally found out that The Brothers Four recorded this some six years earlier than I had previously believed.
Yellow Bird
Yes Sir, That's My Baby Words & Music by Gus Kahn & Walter Donaldson, 1925 Recorded by Eddie Cantor, 1930
A A6 A A6 A E7 E7/9 E7 Cdim E7 Yes sir, that's my ba - by, no sir, don't mean may - be, E7 E7/9 E7 Cdim E7/6 E7 A Edim Yes sir, that's my ba - by now.
E7
A A6 A A6 A E7 E7/9 E7 Cdim E7 Yes Ma'am, we've decided, no Ma'am, we won't hide it, E7 E7/9 E7 Cdim E7/6 E7 A D9 Yes Ma'am you're in - vi - ted now.
A
Bridge: E7 E7/6 A D9 By the way,
A A7 A7/6 D by the way,
D DM7 B7 Cdim(IV) Cdim B7 E7 When we reach the preach - er I'll say.
A A6 A A6 A E7 E7/9 E7 Cdim E7 Yes sir, that's my ba - by, no sir, don't mean may - be, E7 E7/9 E7 Cdim E7/6 E7 A D9 Yes sir, that's my ba - by now.
A
Adapted from an arragement found at MidNiteSun Jazz & Blues site
Yesterday I Heard the Rain Words & Music by Gene Lees & Armando Manzanero Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1968
A7 G D A7 D G D A7 D Yes - ter - day I heard the rain, whis - per - ing your name, Em7/9 Em7 G/B A7 Em7 Ask - ing where you'd gone;
A7
G Cdim Em7 G B7 A7 It fell soft - ly from the clouds on the si - lent crowds, G D A7 D As I wan - dered on.
DM7
D7
Cdim G G/F# B7 Cdim Em B+ Out of door - ways, black umbrellas came to pursue me, C#7 Cdim(IV) C#7 Faceless people as they passed Cdim F#m F#m+7 Edim Em7 A7 Were looking through me -no one knew me. A7 G D A7 D G D A7 D Yes - ter - day I shut my eyes, face-up to the skies, Em7/9 Em7 G/B A7 Em7 Drinkin' in the rain;
A7
G Cdim Em7 G B7 A7 But your im - age still was there, float - ing in the air, Gdim G/B A7+5 DM7 Bright - er than a flame. D7 G G/F# C#m7-5 F# F#7 Yes - ter - day I saw a cit - y, Edim Bm Bm/E E7/9 E7 Full of sha - dows, with - out pit - y, Edim D9 D DM7 D+5 G6 G5 G/B A7 A7+5 And I heard the stead - y rain whis - per - ing your name, D9 D DM7 D Whis - per - ing your name.
Em7
Em6
Yesterday Once More Words & Music by John Bettis & Richard Carpenter Recorded by The Carpenters, 1973 (#2)
E7 D9 Fdim A F#m G#m7 C#m When I was young I'd listen to the ra - di - o F#m C#7 F#m Waitin' for my fav'rite songs
F#m7/E
D9 DM7 D9 D6 C#m G#m D6 When they played I'd sing a - long, it made me smile
Bm7-5
E
D9 A F#m G#m7 C#m Those were such happy times and not so long a - go. F#m C#7 F#m How I wondered where they'd gone G#m But
C#7 they're
F#m7/E
F#m F#m/E D9 Bm back a - gain just like a long lost friend.
DM7 F#m Bm7-5 E7 All the songs I love so well
Refrain: D9 E A9 A F#m Ev'ry sha la la la,
Fdim D9 ev' - ry wo
E7/9 E7/6 A F#m wo wo still shines
D9
E7
D9 E A9 A F#m Fdim D9 E7/9 E7/6 A F#m D9 E7 Ev'ry shing a ling a ling that they're starting to sing so fine F#m Cdim E7 F#m B7 When they get to the part where he's breaking her heart Cdim A C#m7-5 F#m Cdim AM7 F#m It can really make me cry just like before
D9
E7/6 Fdim AM7 It's yesterday once more. F#m D9 (Shoo-bie do lang lang
E7
AM7
F#m D9 E7 Shoo-bie do lang lang)
E7 D9 A F#m G#m7 C#m Look - in' back on how it was in years gone by F#m C#7 F#m And the good times that I had
F#m7/E
D9 DM7 D9 D6 C#m G#m D6 Bm7-5 Make to - day seem rath - er sad, so much has changed
E
D9 A F#m G#m7 C#m It was songs of love that I would sing to them F#m C#7 F#m And I'd mem - o - rize each word
F#m7/E
G#m C#7 F#m F#m/E D9 Bm Those old mel - o - dies still sound so good to me DM7 F#m Bm7-5 E7 As they melt the years a - way.
Repeat Refrain:
*Suggested by recent visitor Raymond Honrada.
Yesterday Once More
Yesterday When I Was Young Words & Music by Charles Asnavour English Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer Recorded by Roy Clark, 1965
Am7 D7 Yesterday when I was young GM7 CM7 The taste of love was sweet as rain upon my tongue; F#m7 B7 I teased at life as if it were a foolish game Em B+ E7 The way the evening breeze may tease a candle flame.
Am7 D7 The thousand dreams I dreamed, the splendid things I planned-GM7 CM7 I always built to last on weak and shifting sand; F#m7 B7 I lived by night and shunned the naked light of day, Em B+ E7 And only now I see how the years ran away.
Am7 D7 Yesterday when I was young, GM7 CM7 So many happy songs were waiting to be sung, Am7 B7 So many wayward pleasures lay in store for me, Em B+ E7 And so much pain my dazzled eyes refused to see.
Am7 D7 I ran so fast that time and youth, at last, ran out, GM7 CM7 I never stopped to think what life was all about; Am7 B7 And ev'ry conversation I can now recall Em B+ E7 Concerned itself with me, and nothing else at all.
Am7 D7 Yesterday the moon was blue, GM7 CM7 And ev'ry crazy day brought something new to do, F#m7 B7 I used my magic age as if it were a wand, Em B+ E7 And never saw the waste and emptiness beyond.
Am7 D7 The game of love I played with arrogance and pride, GM7 CM7 And ev'ry flame I lit too quickly, quickly died; F#m7 B7 The friends I made all seemed somehow to drift away Em B+ E7 And only I am left on stage to end the play.
Am7 D7 There are so many songs in me that won't be sung, G CM7 I feel the bitter taste of tears upon my tongue; Am7 B7 The time has come for me to pay for yesterday (N.C.) Em Am When I was young.
Em
Yesterday When I Was Young
Yesterday's Gone Words & Music by David Stewart & Wendy Kidd Recorded by Chad & Jeremy, 1964 (#21)
(E7) A Bm7-5 E7 A I loved you all the summer through;
D9
E7
A D9 Bm7-5 E7 I thought I'd found my dream in you.
Bm7-5
D For me,
D9
D9
Bm7-5
E7 A you were the one;
E7 A Bm7-5 But that was yesterday,
E7
Bridge: F#m
D A E7 We had such happiness together;
F#m
D A E7 I can't believe it's gone for - ev - er.
Wait 'til summer comes again; I hope that you remember when Our love had just begun; I loved you yesterday, and yesterday's gone. (Instrumental interlude: 1 verse) Bridge: Wait 'til summer comes again; I hope that you remember when Our love had just begun; I loved you yesterday, and yesterday's gone. Coda:
Bm7-5 A Yesterday's gone,
D9
Bm7-5 A Yesterday's gone
D9
E7
E7
E7
A
A Bm7-5 and yesterday's gone.
We walked together hand in hand 'Cross miles and miles of golden sand; But now, it's over and done, 'Cause that was yesterday, and yesterday's gone.
E7 A D9 Yesterday's gone,
E7
Bm7-5
A
E7
A
D9
E7
Yesterdays Words & Music by Otto Harbach & Jerome Kern Recorded by Jo Stafford* on V-disk, 1944 Featured in the 1935 film "Roberta"
Em B7 Em B7 Yesterdays, yesterdays, Em B+ Em7 Em6 C B7 Days I knew as happy, sweet sequestered days. Am7 B7 Em CM7/6 Olden days, golden days, F G7 G7/6/5 C Days of mad ro - mance and love. B7 Em B7 Em B7 Then gay youth was mine, truth was mine, Em B+ Em7 Em6 C B7 Joyous free and flaming life, forsooth, was mine. Am7 B7 G CM7/6 Sad am I, glad am I F7 G7 C B7 Em For today I'm dreaming of Yesterdays.
*Leo Reisman scored a #3 hit with this tune in 1933 -- its only trip to the higher reaches of the charts -- but I'm crediting Stafford here because hers in the version from which I transcribed. For you youngsters, V-disks were recordings made during WWII specifically for servicemen, and not released to the general public -- which makes it hard to pin down an exact recording date, so the 1944 date shown on the indexes to this site is somewhat speculative, though I've had it conformed from knowledgeable sources. It's ironic to me that this song was released in this fashion, because the principle behind V-disks was to boost morale...and this is about as melancholy a song as you'll ever hear anywhere.
You Words & Music by Harold Adamson & Walter Donaldson Recorded by Tommy Dorsey, vocal by Edythe Wright, 1935 (#1)
C Dm7 You...
Dm7-5
CM7 C CM7 G#7 Fdim(III) Gee, but you're won - der - ful,
G7 Gdim G Gdim you, lovely you.
Dm Dm+7 Dm7 Dm7-5 You com-plete-ly sat - is - fy, CM7 E7 A7+5 A7 I'm con-fes-sin' that is why Dm7 G7 Cdim C Am7 There's no - bod - y like you.
D7
G7
C Dm7 Dm7-5 You, CM7 C CM7 G#7 Fdim(III) G7 Gdim G Gdim So much de - pends up - on you, tell me true, Dm Dm+7 Dm7 Dm7-5 Will it be my fate at all? CM7 E7 A7+5 A7 Will I ever rate at all with Dm7 G7 Cdim C Dm7 Some - bod - y like you?
C
B7
Bridge: Dm7-5 G7 CM7 Am Just to think that you love me Dm7-5 G7 CM7 Makes my future look strong;
Am
D9 D7 G I swear by stars above me Am7 D7 I'm darned if I don't feel Dm7 G7 Like writing a song, a song about
C You,
Dm7
Dm7-5
CM7 C CM7 G#7 Fdim(III) Mu - sic and words a - bout
G7 Gdim G Gdim you, lovely you.
Dm Dm+7 Dm7 Dm7-5 Let me think up phrases for, CM7 E7 A7+5 A7 Let me sing out praises for Dm7 G7 Cdim C No - bod - y but you.
You
You Always Hurt the One You Love Words & Music by Allan Roberts & Doris Fisher Recorded by The Mills Brothers, 1944
(A7) D DM7 D6 You always hurt the one you love
D DM7 D7 Em7 The one you shouldn't hurt at all;
A7
Em B+ Em7 Em6 You always take the sweetest rose
Em7 B+ A A7 D Fdim And crush it till the pet - als fall;
A7
D D9 DM7 D6 You always break the kindest heart
Em Em7 G/B A7sus4 With a hasty word you can't re-call;
A7
D DM7 D6 So If I broke your heart last night,
First Time: G G9 A D DM7 It's because I love you most of all.
Em7
A7
Last Time: G G9 A A7 D It's because I love you most of all.
Bm7
Gdim
D
You And I Words & Music by Meredith Willson Recorded by Glenn Miller, 1941 (#1)
A7 D A7 D Edim Em7 G/B A7 Darling, you and I know the rea - son why Am7 D9 D7 B7 A summer sky is blue, D F#7 G G/F# Em And we know why birds in the trees G G/F# Em7 A7sus4 Sing mel - o - dies, too,
A7
A7 D A7 D Edim Em7 G/B A7 And why love will grow from the first "hel - lo" Am7 D9 D7 B7 Until the last "good - bye." D F#7 B7 Cdim G G/F# Em7 So to sweet ro - mance, there is just one answer --
First Time:
G/B A7+5 You and
D I.
Cdim
Em7
A7+5
Last Time:
G/B A7+5 You and
D I.
Gm7
D A7+5 D6
If you're thinking you recognize the name of the author, you're probably right: it's the same Meredith Willson who wrote "The Music Man."
You And The Night And The Music Words & Music by Howard Dietz & Arthur Schwartz, 1934 Recorded by Julie London, 1960
Am Am+7 E7 You and the night and the music A7 Fdim A7 Fdim Dm Fill me with flam - ing desire, Dm Dm+7 Dm7 Fdim A Setting my being completely on fire!
Am Am+7 E7 You and the night and the music A7 Fdim A7 Fdim Dm Thrill me but will we be one Dm Dm+7 Dm7 Fdim A After the night and the music are done?
Bridge: AM7 A7 Dm Dm+7 Dm7 Dm6 Until the pale light of dawning and daylight, E7 Fdim E7 Fdim AM7 Our hearts will be throbbing guitars, Dm Dm+7 Dm7 Dm6 Morning may come without warning, Bb9 Gdim Bb9 E7 And take a - way the stars.
Am Am+7 E7 If we must live for the moment, A7 Fdim A7 Fdim Dm Love till the mo - ment is through! Dm Dm+7 A F#m Fdim E7 A After the night and the music die, will I have you?
You Are Never Far Away from Me Words & Music by Allan Roberts & Robert Allen Recorded by Perry Como, 1958
E7sus4 A9 A C#m7-5 F#m Edim D9 E7 You are nev - er far a - way from me, E7sus4 A9 A C#m7-5 F#m Edim D9 When we part I hold your mem - o - ry!
C#7
C#m7-5 Bm7 Bm7/E E Fdim E7 You linger in my dreams when day has flown, E7 D9 E7 Fdim(III) B7 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 And through the lone - ly night, I'm not a - lone!
E7sus4 A9 A C#m7-5 F#m Edim D9 When two sweet - hearts care, as you and I,
E7
E7sus4 A9 A C#m7-5 F#m Edim D9 C#7 There's no sad - ness in the word "good-bye." C#m7-5 D9 Bm7-5 Fdim E7 Be - cause you're always in my heart my love, C#m7-5 Fdim(III) F#7 Wher - ev - er I may be, Fdim D9 E7/6 E7 Bm7-5 E7/6 D You are never far a - way from me!
*This song was Como's closing theme on his 1950s TV show. The full version was recorded in 1952, but was never released. The theme version was recorded in 1958.Requested by recent visitor Don Bang.
You Are The Sunshine Of My Life Words & Music by Stevie Wonder Recorded by Stevie Wonder, 1973 (#1)
Refrain: D G6 F#m7 Bbm9 You are the sunshine of my life -Em7 G/B Gdim Edim A7 G/B D Em7 That's why I'll always be a - round.
G/B A7
D G6 F#m Bbm9 You are the apple of my eye; Em7 G/B Gdim Edim A7 G/B D Em7 Forever you'll stay in my heart.
G/B A7
D Bm7 Cdim G Cdim A7 Cdim DM7 G - A7 - G - A7 I feel like this is the be - gin - ning, DM7 G Em7 F#7 Though I've loved you for a million years; Bm E F#7 Bm And If I thought our love was ending, E7 Bm7-5 E7 Cdim A7 Em7 I'd find myself drowning in my tears.
A7
Repeat Refrain:
D Bm7 Cdim G Cdim A7 Cdim DM7 You must have known that I was lonely
G - A7 - G - A7
DM7 G Em7 F#7 Because you came to my rescue; Bm E F#7 Bm And I know that this must be heaven -E7 Bm7-5 E7 Cdim A7 Em7 How could so much love be inside of you?
Repeat Refrain:
A7
You Call Everybody Darling Words & Music by Sam Martin, Ben Trace & Clem Watts Recorded by The Andrews Sisters, 1948 (#1)
A D9 E7 A You call everybody Darlin',
D9
E7 A Cdim A Edim E7 And everybody calls you Darlin' too; E7 Fdim Bm7-5 E7 You don't mean what you're sayin', A D9 E7 A It's just a game you're playin', B7 F#m B7 F#m But you'll find someone else can play E7 Fdim E7 The game as well as you. A D9 E7 A If you call everybody Darlin',
D9
E7 A A7 Gdim A7 D Then love won't come a-knockin' at your door; Dm+7 Dm6 And as the years go by, A C#7-5 F#7 You'll sit and wonder why B7 Bm7-5 E7 A Nobody calls you Darlin' anymore.
You Belong to Me Words & Music by Pee Wee King, Chilton Price and Redd Stewart Recorded by Jo Stafford (with Paul Weston and his Orchestra), 1951 (#1)
C C/B Em B+ See the pyramids along the Nile, F Fdim C A7 Watch the sunrise on a tropic isle; F Fm Em Am Just remember, darling, all the while, Dm Dm7 G7 You belong to me.
G+
C C/B Em B+ See the marketplace in old Algiers, F Fdim C A7 Send me photographs and souvenirs; F Fm Em Am Just remember when a dream appears, Dm G C You belong to me.
Bridge: C C7 F I'll be so alone without you; Dm Dm7 G G+ Maybe you'll be lonesome, too, and blue.
C C/B Em B+ Fly the ocean in a silver plane, F Fdim C A7 See the jungle when it's wet with rain; F Fm Em Am Just remember, till you're home again, Dm G C You belong to me.
(Repeat Bridge)
C C/B Em B+ Fly the ocean in a silver plane, F Fdim C G#7 See the jungle when it's wet with rain; F Fm C Em A7 Just remember, till you're home a - gain, Dm Cdim G Gdim C F You--- belong--- to me.
Fm
C
This song was subsequently recorded by The Duprees in the early 60's, after having been charted by Patti Page, Dean Martin and Joni James.
You Belong to Me
You Belong To My Heart (Solamente Una Vez) Words & Music by Dora Luz & Agustin Lara, 1941 English lyrics by Ray Gilbert Recorded by Bing Crosby, 1945 (#3)
A A9 A Em7 Edim D G You be - long to my heart D Cdim Em7 A7 Now and for - ev - er
Em7
D
A7
Em7 Em7/6 A7/9 Em A7/9 And our love had its start G/B A7 A7/9+5 Not long a -
D go
G
D
A7
A7sus4 D DM7 A We were gath - er - ing stars A9 G6 A D Cdim A7 Em7 While a mil - lion guitars played our love song
A7
Em7
G/B A7sus4 A7 When I said "I love you", Em7 A9 A A7/9 Gdim D Every beat of my heart said it, too
A A9 A Em7 Edim D G 'Twas a mo - ment like this D Cdim Em7 A7 Em7 Do you re - mem - ber?
G
A
D
A7
Em7 Em7/6 A7/9 Em A7/9 And your eyes threw a kiss G/B A7 A7/9+5 D When they met mine. A7sus4 D DM7 A Now we own all the stars A9 G6 A D Cdim A7 Em7 And a mil - lion guitars are still play - ing
A7
G/B A7sus4 A7 Darling, you are the song G G/F# Em7 Em7sus4 Em7 A A7 A7/9+5 D And you'll al - ways be - long to my heart.
Em7
Like many old songs, this one has enjoyed a long and varied history. It was sung in the 1945 Disney cartoon movie "The Three Caballeros" just one year after it first charted by Phil Brito at #17 in 1944. (Hey, fellow Baby Boomers -- have you ever realized how many great songs, including classics, we were first exposed to because they were on the soundtracks of the cartoons we watched on TV?) It was later included in the film "The Gay Ranchero" where it was performed by Roy Rogers, and found its way into still another movie in 1951 when Ezio Pinza sang it in "Mr. Imperium." I'm told it showed up yet again, as recently as 2004, in the movie "Napoleon Dynamite" but I managed to miss that one so I can't swear to the fact.
You Belong To My Heart
You Broke The Only Heart That Ever Loved You Words & Music by Freddy James & Little Jack Little Recorded by The Mills Brothers, 1946
Cdim E C#m7-5 F#7 Your rep - u - tation has preceeded you; Cdim E C#m7-5 F#7 You always hurt someone who needed you.
B7
B7
E Edim F#m Fm7 It doesn't take long for news to get around, A Cdim B7 And now you want to be found, Cdim Edim E G#m7 C#7 F#7 'Cause you broke the only heart that ever loved you, B7 Cdim B7 Cdim E6 And you tossed away the only love you knew. E9 F#m G#m F#m As if nothin' mattered, you battered and shattered A F#m B7 A heart so true, C#m C#m7 C#7 F#7 Only to wake up and find that the break-up A Cdim B7 Was breakin' the heart of you. E Edim G#m7 C#7 F#7 And now you come to me for con - so - la - tion -B7 Cdim B7 C#7 And I'd be a fool to fall for such a line. A Edim F#m Cdim E G#m7 Yes, you broke the only heart that ever loved A F#m And now that I met you, Cdim B7 E I'm not gonna let you break mine.
C#7 you,
This one qualifies as another "happy accident." Every now and then, I search for .MP3 files by artist name, just to see what's out there. I recently found a Mills Brothers medley which included this song -- a song which I don't believe I had ever heard before. So, I started looking for it, in particular, along with the authorship and recording date. I found both, through the assistance of the great folks at the Mills Brothers website, but it took quite a little digging on their part -- and I'm very grateful for their efforts.
You Broke The Only Heart That Ever Loved You
You Brought A New Kind of Love to Me Words & Music by Sammy Fain, Irving Kahal & Pierre Norman Recorded by Doris Day, 1952
You Brought A New Kind of Love to Me
G Cdim Em Cdim Bm7 Bbm7 Sweet one, fairer than the flow - ers, Am7 D7 Am7alt Cdim G Never will I meet one sweeter than you; G Cdim Em6 A9 A7/9 Would you turn away, or could you really learn to care C C/B Am7 Am7/G Cdim D7 If I ever dare to say, "I love you"?
Am7alt Am7 Cdim D7 If the night - in - gales could sing like you, G Cdim Bm7-5 E7 They'd sing much sweet - er than they do, A7 Gdim Am7 Cdim G Edim Am7 For you've brought a new kind of love to me.
D7
Am7alt Am7 Cdim D7 If the sand - man brought me dreams of you, G Cdim Bm7-5 E7 I'd want to sleep my whole life through, A7 Gdim Am7 Cdim G Cm For you've brought a new kind of love to me.
G
Bridge: F#7 Em B+ Em7 Em6 I know that you're the slave, I'm the queen, C7 B7 Em But still, you can understand; Edim D F#m Bm7 Bm7/E A7 Am7 D7 That underneath it all, I'm a maid, and you are only a man.
Am7alt Am7 Cdim D7 I would work and slave the whole day through, G D7 Am7 D9 E7 Bm7-5 E7 If I could hur - ry home to you, A7 Gdim Am7 Cdim G Am7alt For you brought a new kind of love to me.
Cm
G
*I listened to several different versions of this one, and this arrangement synthesizes them. I used the third verse from Frank Sinatra's V-disk release, but otherwise, most of the song follows Day's version. One catch, however, is that the specific year of the recording is something of a guess, representing the conclusions of a discussion on one of the newsgroups I frequent. I normally prefer to rely on printed sources for the facual information, and couldn't do that here.
You Brought A New Kind of Love to Me
You Call It Madness (But I Call It Love) Words & Music by Russ Columbo, Con Conrad, Gladys Dubois & Paul Gregory Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1942*
You Call It Madness (But I Call It Love)
B7 AM7 D9 I can't forget the night I met you, E7/9 A7 G#m7 That's all I'm thinking of;
C#7
F#m7 Fdim(III) F#m7 And now you call it madness, B7 E A7 E B7 But I call it love.
B7 AM7 D9 You made a promise to be faithful E7/9 A7 G#m7 C#7 By all the stars above; F#m7 Fdim(III) And now you call it E A7 E I still call it love.
F#m7 madness, E7
Bridge: Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 E7 My heart is beating, it keeps on repeating A C#7 A For you constantly. G#m7 C#7 G#m7 C#7 You're all I'm needing, and so I'm pleading, F#m7 D9 B7 "Please come back to me!"
B7 AM7 D9 You made a plaything out of romance! E7/9 A7 G#m7 C#7 What do you know of love? F#m7 Fdim(III) F#m7 That's why you call it madness, B7 E A7 E B7 But I call it love.
*If you haven't heard it, Diana Krall's version of this one on her 1995 Nat King Cole tribute album "All For You" is awesome - as is the whole CD.
You Can't Be True, Dear Words & Music by Hal Cotton, Hans Otten & Ken Griffin Recorded by Patti Page, 1995*
E Cdim E A D9 You can't be true, dear;
A
Cdim A E7/6 E7 There's noth - ing more to say, Cdim E7 E7/6 E7 I trus - ted you, dear, Cdim E7 A D9 Bm7-5 A Ho - ping we'd find a way. E Cdim E A D9 Your kiss - es tell me
A7
Cdim D Bm7 Bm7-5 That you and I are through, Cdim A A9 A But I'll keep lov - ing you, A7 E7 E6 E7 D9 Bm7-5 Al - though you can't be true.
A
For me, this song is a very pleasant -- and equally recent -- discovery. It was introduced by Ken Griffin in 1948, with a second verse in the original German with words by Gerhard Ebeler, and it reached #1. Though seldom recorded since, it has been treated both as a Polka and as the original Waltz.
You Came A Long Way From St. Louis Words & Music by John Benson Brooks & Bob Russell, 1948 Recorded by Peggy Lee, 1959
You Came A Long Way From St. Louis
D A Gdim D G - Gdim You came a long way from St. Louis,
D
A Gdim D G - Gdim You climbed the ladder of success;
D
A Gdim D I've seen the town and country cars Bm G Em7 A7 D Fdim A7 That were parked out in front of your fancy ad - dress.
Gdim D G - Gdim You came a long way from St. Louis;
D
A Gdim D G - Gdim You broke a lot of hearts between.
D
A Gdim D I've seen a gang of gloomy gals Bm G Em7 A7 D Gdim Who were doin' all right til you came on the scene.
D
Bridge: D7 G You came here from the middle West Gm7 C7 D And certainly impressed the population hereabouts; D7 G Well, baby, I got news for you, Gm7 Em7-5 A7sus4 A7 Em7 - G/B I'm from Missouri, too, so natcherly, I got my doubts.
(N.C.) A Gdim D G - Gdim You got 'em droppin by the wayside, A Gdim D G - Gdim A feelin' I ain't gon - na know;
D
D
A Gdim D You came a long way from St. Louis, Bm G Em7 A7 D But, Baby, you still got a long way to go.
G - Gdim
D
A7
You Do Something to Me Words & Music by Cole Porter, 1929 Recorded by Doris Day, 1951
A G#7 A E7 D9 You do some - thing to
A6 me,
A Cdim Edim Cdim Bm7-5 E7 Some - thing that real - ly mys - ti - fies me, Bm7 F#7 Bm7 Bm7-5 F#7 Tell me, why should it be B7 D9 B7 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 You have the pow'r to hyp - no - tize me? A Cdim E7 Bm7-5 F#7 Let me live 'neath your spell, F7 Cm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 D9 Edim E7 E7/6 You do that voo - doo that you do so well, for A G#7 A E7 You do some - thing
D9 to
F#7 me
B7 Bm7-5 E7 Edim A That no - bod - y else could do.
Modified from an arrangement sent to me by Mal Ginn.
You Don't Know Me Words & Music by Cindy Walker & Eddy Arnold, 1955 Recorded by Ray Charles, 1962 (#2) Previously recorded by Eddy Arnold, 1955
(G) (G+) C CM7 C6 CM7 You give your hand to me, and then you say, "Hello," F Fm Fdim(III) Fdim And I can hardly speak, my heart is beating so; C A7 Dm7 G7 And anyone can tell you think you know me well, E7 A7 But you don't know me.
Dm7
G7
(G) (G+) C CM7 C6 CM7 No, you don't know the one who dreams of you at night, F Fm And longs to kiss your lips, C A7 To you, I'm just a friend; C Dm7 But you don't know me.
Fdim(III) Fdim and longs to hold you tight-Dm7 G7 that's all I've ever been,
Fdim
C
Bridge: F Cdim(IV) Em7 Bm7-5 A7 For I never knew the art of making love, F G C Though my heart ached with love for you; F Cdim(IV) Em Bm7-5 A7 Afraid and shy, I let my chance go by... D D7 G The chance you might have loved me, too.
G+
(G) (G+) C CM7 C6 CM7 You give your hand to me, and then you say, "Goodbye." F Fm Fdim(III) Fdim I watch you walk away beside the lucky guy, C To never, never know
A7
Dm7 G7 the one who loves you so...
C Dm7 No, you don't know me.
Fdim
C
(Repeat Bridge)
(Repeat Last Verse)
Coda: E7 A7 No, you don't know me. C C/B Am To never, never know Fdim No, you
Dm7
G7
A7 Dm the one who loves
Fdim(III) C don't know me.
Dm7
Fdim
Dm+7 Dm7 you so... C
You Don't Know Me
You Don't Know What Love Is Words & Music by George DePaul, Don Raye Recorded by Dinah Washington, 1955
E7 A9 Fdim You don't know what love is Am A9 Am G/B E7 Em7-5 E7 Am 'Til you've learned the meaning of the blues; Dm Dm+7 F G7 Fdim Am Until you've loved a love you've had to lose, Dm Em7-5 E7 E7-9 Em7-5 E7 You don't know what love is.
E7 A9 Fdim You don't know how lips hurt Am A9 Am G/B E7 Em7-5 E7 Am Until you've kissed and had to pay the cost; Dm Dm+7 F G7 Fdim Am Until you've flipped your heart and you have lost, Dm Em7-5 E7 E A9 Am You don't know what love is.
Bridge: G G7 Fdim C CM7 Do you know how a lost heart fears G Am7 G/B C At the thought of rem - i - nis - cing, Dm7 Fdim C And how lips that taste of tears F Bbm9 Em7-5 E7 Lose their taste for kissing?
E7 A9 Fdim You don't know how hearts burn Am A9 Am G/B E7 Em7-5 E7 Am For love that can - not live yet never dies. Dm Dm+7 F G7 Fdim Am Until you've faced each dawn with sleep - less eyes, Dm Em7-5 E7 E A9 Am You don't know what love is.
You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby Words & Music by Johnny Mercer & Harry Warren Recorded by Bobby Darin, 1961(#5) Previously recorded by Bing Crosby, 1938 (#1
B7 E E7+5 You must have been a beautiful baby, A9 You must have been a beautiful child; Am7 D7 Am7 D7 When you were only startin' to go to kindergarten, G Gdim Am7 D7 I'll bet you drove the little boys wild. B7 E E7+5 And when it came to winning blue ribbons, A9 You must have shown the other kids how. G G/F# Em B+ I can see the judges' eyes as they handed you the prize -G B7 E7 I'll bet you made the cutest bow! G B7 E+5 E Oh, you must have been a beautiful ba - by,
First Time: D9 Am7 D7 G 'Cause Baby, look at you now!
First Time: D9 Am7 D7 G 'Cause Baby, look at you now!
G D7 Fdim Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
You Go To My Head Words & Music by Haven Gillespie & J. Fred Coots Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1945 and 1960
(E7) A C#m You go to my head,
Dm7
G7 F D6 And you linger like a haunting refrain, E7 A7 F Am6 And I find you spinning 'round in my brain A7-9 D D6 Like the bubbles in a glass of champagne.
(E7) A C#m You go to my head
E7
Em7
A9
Dm7
G7 F D6 Like a sip of sparkling Burgundy brew, E7 A7 F Am6 And I find the very mention of you A7-9 D Like the kicker in a Julip or two.
E7
Em7
A7
Bridge: D6 G#7 The thrill of the thought that you might give a thought A6 A6/9 To my plea casts a spell over me; Gdim G#7 C#m7 C#6 Still, I say to myself, "Get a hold of yourself, EbM7 G#7 C# Can't you see that it never can be?"
E7 A C#m You go to my head
Dm7
G7 F D6 With a smile that makes my temp'rature rise, E7 A7 F Am6 Like a summer with a thousand July's,
B7
E7-9 A Em7 You intoxicate my soul with your eyes.
A7
Coda: Bm7-5 E7 Dm6 Though I'm certain that this heart of mine A C#m F#m A Cdim Hasn't a ghost of a chance in this crazy romance, Bm7-5 You
E7 A Dm6 go to my head,
E7
E7+5 you go to my
A FM7 head.
E7
Edim
E
E7-5
E6
You Go To My Head
You Light Up My Life Words & Music by Joe Brooks Recorded by Debby Boone, 1977 (#1 for 10 weeks)
Dm G C Am So many nights I'd sit by my window Bm7 E7 E7sus4 E7 A7 Waiting for someone to sing me his song. Dsus4 D D9 G C C/B Am So ma - ny dreams I kept deep in - side me B7 D7 Am7 D7 Alone in the dark but now you've come a - long.
Refrain: G G7 And you light up my life E7 E7sus4 E7 Am You give me hope to car - ry on Am7 A7sus4 Am7 D7 Am7 D7 Am7 G B7 You light up my days and fill my nights
Em Am7 D9 with song.
Dm G C Am Rollin' at sea a-drift on the waters Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 E7 E7sus4 E7 A7 Could it be finally I'm turn - ing for home? Dsus4 D D9 G C C/B Fin - 'ly a chance to say "Hey! I
Am love you"
B7 D Am7 D7 Never again to be all a - lone
Repeat Refrain:
Coda: G G7 And you light up my life Bm7-5 E7 E7sus4 E7 Am You give me hope to car - ry on Am7 A7sus4 Am7 D7 Am7 D7 Am7 B7 Em You light up my days and fill my nights with song. A G B7 Em B+ It can't be wrong when it feels so right G Am D9 'Cause you
C Em7 Am7 G you light up my life.
A
*Suggested by recent visitor Bob Ashline.This song is one of those somewhat uncommon cases where its own popularity worked against it in the long run. It was, as stated above, number one on the charts for ten weeks, and was on the charts longer than that -- seemingly almost forever. During its time on the charts, it was so over-played on radio stations that the public grew genuinely tired of hearing it. Because it did, it feel into disfavor (as happened to "Born Free") to such a degree that people even got to the point they didn't want to admit they had ever liked it enough to make it number one.
You Light Up My Life
You Made Me Love You Words & Music by Joseph McCarthy & James V. Monaco Recorded by Judy Garland, 1959
You Made Me Love You
D DM7 Dm7-5 You made me
F#m7 Fm7 love you --
Em7 A7 G/B A7 I didn't wanna do it, I didn't wanna do it. Em7 Am7 G/B A7 You made me want you, D6 D6alt D6 D6alt And all the time you knew it; I guess you always knew it B7 B7/F# B7/9 B7 E7 Bm7-5 E7 You made me happy sometimes, you made me glad E7/9 E7 E7alt E7/9 E7 Em7 G/B A7 But there were times, Dear, you made me feel so bad
D DM7 Dm7-5 You made me
A7+5
F#m7 Fm7 cry for
Em7 A7 G/B A7 I didn't wanna tell you, I didn't wanna tell you Em7 A7 C#7 F#7 I want some love that's true G7 F#7 G7 F#7 G7 F#7 Yes, I do, 'deed I do, you know I do B7 B7/9 B7 B7/9 B7 Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie, gimmie what I cry for E7 Bm7-5 E7/9 E7 E7alt E7 You know you've got the brand of kisses that I'd die for
First Time: D Fdim Bm7-5 E7 A7 D Bm7 You know you made me love you
Em7
Last Time: D Fdim Bm7-5 E7 A7 D F#7 You know you made me love you, E7/9 E7 E7alt Em7 A7 A7+5 D Gm7 You know you made me love you.
B7
D6
G/B
A7
A7+5
You Only Live Twice Words & Music by Leslie Bricusse & John Barry Recorded by Nancy Sinatra, 1967
C C6 C Gm Fm7/6 G7 C You on - ly live twice, or so it seemsFm G Fm G One life for yourself and one for your dreams.
C C6 C Gm Fm7/6 G7 C You drift through the years and life seems tame, Fm G Bbm9 G G9 C Till one dream appears and love is its name.
Bridge: Fm G7 And love is a stranger
Bbm
G who'll beckon you on,
Fm G7 Bbm9 G7 Don't think of the danger or the stranger is gone.
C C6 C Gm Fm7/6 G7 C This dream is for you, so pay the price. Fm G Bbm9 G G9 C Make one dream come true, you on - ly live twice.
*Adapted from a chart found at www.thetabworld.com and requested by recent visitor Karl Madden.
You Make Me Feel So Young Words & Music by Mack Gordon & Josef Myrow, 1946 Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1956
A Edim D9 You make me feel so young.
E7
A Edim Em7 E7 You make me feel so "spring has sprung." A A7 DM7 And every time I see you grin
Bm7
C#m7-5 F#7 B7 E7 Bm7-5 E7 I'm such a happy in - di - vid - u - al.
A Edim D9 The moment that you speak
E7
A Edim Em7 E7 I wanna go play hide-and-seek. A A7 DM7 Bm7 I wanna go and bounce the moon C#m7-5 F#7 B7 E7 Just like a toy bal - loon.
Bridge:
A7 Cdim Em7 A7 Fdim A7 Cdim Em7 You and I are just like a couple of tots Fdim Runnin'
Fdim(III) F#m7 a - cross the meadow
Cdim
Bm7 F#m7 E7 Bm7-5 E7 Pickin' up lots of forget - me - nots.
A7
A Edim D9 You make me feel so young.
E7
A Edim Em7 E7 You make me feel there are songs to be sung, A A7+5 DM7 Dm7 A Bells to be rung, and a wonderful fling to be flung, Bm7-5 E7 A And even when I'm old and gray
Edim
Bm7
C#m7-5
Bm7 E7 C#7-5 C#7 F#7 I'm gonna feel the way I do to - day
Edim
First Time: Bm7 F#7 D9 B7 E7 A F#m7 D9 'Cause you make me feel so young.
E7
Last Time: Bm7 F#7 D9 B7 E7 C#m7-5 G#7 C#7 F#7 'Cause you make me feel so, you make me feel so, Bm7 F#7 D9 B7 E7 A D9 You make me feel so young.
A
You Make Me Feel So Young
You Needed Me Words & Music by Randy Goodrum Recorded by Anne Murray, 1978 (#1)
(G) C Am Dm G7 I cried a tear, you wiped it dry; Dm7 Dm7/G C I was confused, you cleared my mind; C C7 F I sold my soul, you bought it back for me, D Dm7 G And held me up and gave me dignity -Dm7/G G Somehow you needed me.
G7
You gave me strength to stand alone again, To face the world out on my own again; You put me high upon a pedestal -So high that I could almost see eternity. Dm7 G7 C You needed me, you needed me.
Refrain: Am Am+7 Am7 Am7/G And I can't believe it's you, I can't believe it's true: F G C I needed you, and you were there.
C/B
Am Am+7 And I'll never leave, why should I leave? Am7 Am7/G Dm Dm+7 Dm7 G Am7 G I'd be a fool 'cause I finally found someone who really cares
You held my hand when it was cold; When I was lost you took me home. You gave me hope when I was at the end And turned my lies back into truth again -You even called me "friend." You gave me strength to stand alone again, To face the world out on my own again; You put me high upon a pedestal -So high that I could almost see eternity. You needed me, you needed me. Coda: Dm7 G Dm7 C You needed me, you needed me.
You Never Gave It A Try Words & Music by Alec Wilder & Eddie Heywood Recorded by Peggy King & The Mellomen, 1954
D B7 G E7-9 If I go, who's to care?
D F#m B7 Who's to tell me good - bye?
Edim G E7-9 D F#m B7 So sweet - ly, com - plete - ly did I fall in love, G G/F# Edim D But you nev - er gave it a try.
D B7 G E7-9 D F#m B7 When I call no one's there, when I write, no re - ply. Edim G E7-9 D F#m B7 So glad - ly, so mad - ly did I fall in love, G G/F# Edim D But you nev - er gave it a try.
Bridge: D9 Am7 D7/9 G9 C Am7 D7/9 G No fool - ish bride, no bro - ken vow, D E7 Cdim E7 G G/F# Edim A7 Yet mag - ic died -- oh, Dar - ling, how?
A - A9 - A - AM7 - A7
D B7 G E7-9 D F#m B7 So I'll go -- Lord knows where, some - where un - der the sky, Edim G E7-9 D F#m B7 Re - mem - b'ring, re - mem - b'ring how I was in love G G/F# Edim D And you nev - er gave it a try.
D B7 G E7-9 D F#m B7 Yes, I'll go -- Lord knows where, some - where un - der the sky, Edim G E7-9 D F#m B7 Re - mem - b'ring, re - mem - b'ring how I was in love G G/F# Edim D And you nev - er gave it a try.
You Should Have Told Me Words & Music by Redd Evans, Edna Osser & Irving Berlin Recorded by Doris Day, 1946
D Em7 A7 F#7 Gdim A7-9 B7 You should have told me you loved some - one else Cdim G G/F# A Edim D B7 Be - fore I fell in love with you.
Em7
A7
D Em7 A7 F#7 Gdim A7-9 B7 You should have told me you cared for an - oth - er Cdim G G/F# A Edim Em7 Be - fore you broke my heart in two.
G/B A7 GM7 G6 F#7 It was wrong when you thrilled me G/B A7 D9 G6 D6 With your kiss so di - vine; B7 Em7/9 Em7 D9 Em7/9 Em7 You knew when you kissed me G/B A7 E7/9 E7 G/B A7 You would nev - er be mine.
D Em7 A7 F#7 Gdim A7-9 B7 So you should have told me you loved some - one else Cdim G G/F# A Edim D Be - fore I fell in love with you.
You Stepped Out Of A Dream Words & Music by Nacio Herb Brown & Gus Kahn Recorded by Nat "King" Cole, 1945
A Bb You stepped out of a dream, Gm7 C7 F You are too wonderful to be what you seem. F7 Em7 Could there be eyes like yours? Em7 D Could there be lips like yours?
A7
D6
Dm6 F7 E7 Could there be smiles like yours, honest and tru - ly?
A Bb You stepped out of a cloud, Gm7 C7 Am7 D7 I want to take you away, way from the crowd, Bm7 E7 A C#m7-5 F#7 And have you all to myself, alone and a - part. Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 Bb9 A Bm7-5 Out of a dream safe in - to my heart.
Bb9
E7
A Bb You stepped out of a cloud, Gm7 C7 Am7 D7 I want to take you away, way from the crowd, Bm7 E7 A C#m7-5 F#7 And have you all to myself, alone and a - part. Bm7 Bm7-5 E7 Bb9 A Bb Out of a dream safe in - to my heart.
Bm7-5
Bb9
A
You Took Advantage of Me Words & Music by Lorenz Hart & Richard Rodgers Recorded by Linda Ronstadt, 1984 From the 1928 Broadway show "Present Arms"
G G/F# Em7 C#m7-5 Am7 D9 I'm a sen - ti - men - tal sap, that's all G G/F# Em7 Edim Am7 D7 What's the use of try - ing not to fall? G9 Fdim G G7 C C/B Cm7-5 I have no will, you've made your kill Edim G Em7 Am7 Cdim G 'Cause you took ad - van - tage of me!
G G/F# Em7 C#m7-5 Am7 I'm just like an ap - ple on a
D9 bough
G G/F# Em7 Edim Am7 D7 And you're gon - na shake me down some - how G9 Fdim G So, what's the use?
G7 C C/B Cm7-5 You've cooked my goose
Edim G Em7 Am7 Cdim G 'Cause you took ad - van - tage of me! Bridge: Em B+ Em7 Em6 B7 Cdim Em I'm so hot and both - ered that I don't know Em7 C C/B Am7 Cdim G B7 My el - bow from my ear Em B+ Em7 Em6 B7 Cdim Em I suf - fer some - thing aw - ful each time you go Em7 C C/B Am7 Cdim G D7 And much worse when you're near.
G G/F# Em7 C#m7-5 Am7 D9 Here am I with all my brid - ges burned G G/F# Em7 Edim Am7 D7 Just a babe in arms where you're con - cerned G9 Fdim G G7 C C/B Cm7-5 So lock the doors and call me yours Edim G Em7 Am7 Cdim G 'Cause you took ad - van 0 tage of me.
You Turned the Tables On Me Words & Music by Louis Alter & Sidney Mitchell Recorded by Benny Goodman, 1936*
D F#m Bm Em7 D Dalt G I was the apple of your eye, D F#m C Am7 D Am7 I had you with me every day;
A7
Gdim
D
D G Edim Dalt A7(V) But now whenever you are passing by, D Dalt A7(V) G5 You're always looking the oth
A7sus4 Bm Bm7/E G er way.
-
Bm F#m B7 A7/6 It's little things like this that prompt me to say:
D6 Fdim Edim Em7 You turned the tables on me,
Edim
A7 Em7 Edim Dalt D6 And now I'm falling for you; D6 Fdim Edim Em7 Edim You turned the tables on me -A7 Em7/9 Edim Cdim B7 I can't be - lieve that it's true, Cdim Am7 G6 G5 I al - ways thought when you brought G6 Fdim The lovely presents you bought Edim D6 D9 G A-9 D6 Why hadn't you brought me more, G G/F# Em7 Em6 Gm7 Gdim But now if you'd come, I'd welcome anything from A7 G6 A-9 A7 The five and ten cent store,
Em7
D6 Fdim Edim Em7 Edim You used to call me the top, A7 Dalt D6 You put me up on a throne; D D9 D D7/9 You let me fall with a drop, D7/9 Am7 Fdim G9 G And now I'm out on my own. G7 Gm7 Edim Gdim Gm7 But after thinking it over and over, D F#7 B7 I got what was coming to me -G6 A-9 A7 Just like the sting of a bee, Em7sus4 A7 A7+5 D (Cdim - Em7 - A7) You turned the tables on me.
*Suggested by recent visitor Mark Miller. Goodman's version lacks the intro verse; the only version I've found that actually includes it is Sarah Vaughan's 1961 recording with the Count Basie Orchestra.
You Turned the Tables On Me
You Were Meant For Me Words & Music by Arthur Freed & Nacio Herb Brown Recorded by Gene Kelly, 1952 From the movie "Singin' In The Rain"*
Em7 A7 G/B A7/9 D You were meant for me, Em7 A7 G/B A7/9 D I was meant for you.
D6
D6
B7
Cdim
B7 F#7 D9 D6 Bm7-5 E7 Na - ture patterned you, and when she was done, Em7 A7 G/B A7 You were all the sweet things Bm7-5 Cdim A7 Rolled up in one. Em7 G/B A7 Em7 A7 G/B A7/9 D You're like a plain - tive mel - o - dy
D6
B7
Cdim Em7 A7 G/B A7/9 F#7 That nev - er lets me free, Cdim B7 For I'm content -- the Em7 Bm7-5 Edim Cdim Em7 Cdim An - gels must have sent you and they
First Time: Em7 A7 G/B Gdim Meant you just for
D Fdim me.
Em7
A7+5
Last Time: Em7 A7 G/B Gdim D Meant you just for me.
Though widely known for its inclusion in this landmark movie, this song has its roots in another movie made more than 20 years earlier; it was one of the top hits of the the 1929 movie "The Broadway Melody." The main reason for its reappearance: co-writer Arthur Freed later became head of the musical section of MGM studios and recycled many of his own earlier hits. And who can blame him? They were great tunes.
You Were Only Fooling (While I Was Falling In Love) Words & Music by Billy Faber, Fred Meadows & Larry Fotine Recorded by Kay Starr, 1948 (#16)
A C#m7-5 F#7 You were only fooling, D E7 A AM7 But I was falling in love.
A7
A7/6 E7 Bm7-5 E7 C#m7 F#7 It's a story as old as Adam and Eve -B7 Fdim B7 E E7sus4 E7 I was making love but you were ma - king be - lieve. A C#m7-5 F#7 You lied to me with kisses D E7 A I've tried to stop dreaming of, Bm7 E7 A Cdim But you were only fool - ing
AM7
Gdim me
F#m B7 E7 Bm7-5 E7 A While I was fall - ing in love.
F#7
E7+5
You Will Be My Music Words & Music by Joe Raposo Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1973
F#m A+5 When all the songs are out of tune, A Cdim(IV) And all the rhymes ring so untrue; DM7 C#m7 When I don't find the words to say Bm7 E7 D The thoughts I long to bring to you; C#7 F#m C#m F#m C#m When I hear lonely singers who are just as lost as me G Bm7 Making noise, not melody:
E
Fdim
Refrain: D C#m F#m You will be my music,
D Bm7 Fdim E7 A you will be my song.
D Bm7 E7 C#m7 C#m7-5 You will be my music;
F#7
Bm7 Fdim E7 A I can't wait any longer if I'm wrong.
F#m A+5 I'll never find the song to tell me A Cdim(IV) All the things I need to say. DM7 C#m7 And I'm afraid as time goes by Bm7 E7 D That someday soon you'll go away. C#7 F#m C#m F#m C#m And I'll be lost and trying for songs I'll never sing. G Bm7 E Wanting you is everything:
D C#m F#m You will be my music,
D Bm7 Fdim E7 A you will be my song.
D Bm7 E7 C#m7 C#m7-5 You will be my music;
F#7
Bm7 Fdim E7 A C#m7-5 I can't wait any longer if I'm wrong, Bm7 Fdim E7 A F I can't wait any longer if I'm wrong.
F#7
AM7
Thanks to recent visitor Dawn from Connecticutt for the suggestion.
You Will Be My Music
You Wonderful You Words & Music by Jack Brooks, Saul Chaplin & Harry Warren Recorded by Judy Garland & Gene Kelly From the film Summer Stock, 1950
G Cdim D7 Am7 G Am7 I'm glad I met you,
G
Gdim Edim you wonderful
Am7 you,
Am Am+7 A9 Am7 D7 Am7 D9 D7 Am7 G I can't forget you, you wonderful you. D Am7 D7 G9 Edim You're like a breath of spring, Am7 Gdim Am7 D7 Am7alt A whole new thing has hap - pen'd,
D7
D9 Am7 Am7 A7 E7 A7 E7 And with - out much a - do, I look at you, A7 Edim D7 And there stands love.
G Cdim D7 Am7 G Am7 My arms a - round you --
G
Gdim Edim Am7 that's wonderful too;
Am Am+7 A9 Am7 D7 Am7 D9 D7 Am7 E7 So glad I found you, you wonderful you. Bm7-5 Am7 E7 Am Am+7 Am7 D7 Re - mem - ber find - er's keep - ers, los - er's weep - ers, G9 Bm7-5 E7 And be - cause it's true, Cdim G Em Am7 D9 D7 G You're mine now, you wonderful you.
You You You Words & Music by Robert Melling & Lotar Olias Recorded by The Ames Brothers, 1953 (#1 D G D G Em7 D G D You, you, you, I'm in love with you, you, you Cdim B7 A Em7 A I could be so true, true, true A7 Gdim D G D To someone like you, you, you.
A
D G D G Em7 D G D Do, do, do what you oughta do, do, do Cdim B7 A Em7 A Take me in your arms, please do, A7 Gdim D G D Let me cling to you, you, you.
Bridge: A A7 D Bm7 We were meant for each other A A7 D Sure as heavens above; C#7 Fdim(III) F#m We were meant for each other Fdim E7 A To have, to hold and to love.
D G D G Em7 D G D You, you, you -- there's no one like you, you, you, Cdim B7 A Em7 A You could make my dreams come true A7 Gdim D G D If you say you love me too.
*Suggested by recent visitor William Majeske
You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To Words & Music by Cole Porter Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1957
F7 E7 Am Dm6 C7 Am Dm7 You'd be so nice to come home to, C7 F You'd be so nice by the fire;
Bb9
E7
F
Am Dm7 Bm7-5 E7 Fdim Am While the breeze on high sang a lul - la - by, G7 Am6 F B7 E You'd be all that I could desire.
B7
Bm7-5
D E7 Am Dm6 E7 Am E7 Am Un - der stars chilled by the win - ter, E7 C7 F Bb9 Under an August moon burning above, A Dm Cdim C F Fm Bb9 You'd be so nice, you'd be par - a - dise
F
Fdim C G#7 G7 C To come home to and love.
E7
You'll Never Know Words & Music by Mack Gordon & Harry Warren Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1943
D D alt D6 You'll never know just how much
Cdim I
Em B+ miss you,
Em B+ Em7 A7 D Cdim You'lll never know just how much I care.
Em7
Em7
Em6
A7
D D6 D alt D6 Cdim Em B+ Em7 And if I tried, I still couldn't hide my love for you. Em A7 Em A7 D You ought to know, for haven't I told you so
Em6
Cdim
Em7 E7 A7 A million or more times. D D alt D6 Cdim You went away and my heart
Em B+ went with you;
Em7
Em A7 Em7 A7 B7 F#m I speak your name with my ev' - ry prayer.
Em6
Gdim
B7
Fdim B7 Em B+ Em6 A7 If there is some other way to prove that I love you, D F#7 Am I swear I don't know how;
B7
First Time: Em A7 E7 A7 D You'll never know if you don't know now.
Cdim
Em7
A7
Last Time: Em Em7 E7 A7 D Bm You'll never know if you don't know now.
G
Gdim
D
You'd Be Surprised Words & Music by Irving Berlin, 1919 Recorded by Dean Martin, 1953
D Am7 Cdim G Cdim G Am7 G Cdim G Gdim She's not so good in a crowd, but when you get her a - lone, D7 Am7 Cdim D7 You'd be sur - prised; Am7 D7 Am7 D Am7 D7 Am7 D7 F#7 She is - n't much at a dance, but when I take her home, G D7 Cdim G You'd be sur - prised. G7 Am7 C Am7 D She does - n't look like much of a lov - er,
Cm
Cm7-5 G B7 Cdim E7 But don't judge a book by it's cov - er; A Em7 A Em7 A Cdim A7 She's got the face of an an - gel but D Am7 D9 Am7 D9 Am7 D7 There's a dev - il in her eye.
D Am7 Cdim G Cdim G Am7 G Cdim G Gdim She's such a del - i - cate thing but when we start to squeeze, D7 Am7 Cdim D7 You'd be sur - prised Am7 D7 Am7 D Am7 D7 Am7 D7 F#7 She's does - n't look ver - y strong and tho' she's weak in the knees, G D7 Cdim G You'd be sur - prised. C Am7 Em7 Cm At a par - ty or at a ball, Cm7-5 G B7 E7 Cdim I've got to ad - mit she's noth - ing at all, E7 D Am7 D7 Cdim G D+ But in a Mor - ris chair, you'd be sur - prised.
Bbm
D7
D Am7 Cdim G Cdim G Am7 G Cdim G Gdim She's not so good in the house, but on a bench in the park, D7 Am7 Cdim D7 You'd be sur - prised; Am7 D7 Am7 D Am7 D7 Am7 D7 F#7 She is - n't much in the light but when she gets in the dark, G D7 Cdim G You'd be sur - prised. G7 Am7 C Am7 D Cm I know she looks as slow as the E - rie, Cm7-5 G B7 Cdim E7 You don't know the half of it, dear - ie; A Em7 A Em7 A Cdim A7 She looks as cold as an Es - ki - mo, D Am7 D9 Am7 D9 Am7 D7 But there's fi - re in her eyes. D Am7 Cdim G Cdim G Am7 G Cdim G Gdim She does - n't say ver - y much, but when she starts in to speak, D7 Am7 Cdim D7 You'd be sur - prised; Am7 D7 Am7 D Am7 D7 Am7 D7 F#7 She's not so good at the start, but at the end of the week, G D7 Cdim G You'd be sur - prised. C Am7 Em7 Cm On a street - car or in a train, Cm7-5 G B7 E7 Cdim You'd think she was born with - out an - brain, E7 D Am7 D7 Cdim G Am7alt But in a tax - i - cab, you'd be sur - prised.
Cdim
G
*Yes, I'm taking some liberties here. Martin's version didn't use the second verse at all, reprising the first verse and breaking it up with instrumentals. Other versions have both verses, however, and I have altered the gender references to stay with the male perspective. Thanks to recent visitor J.M. Vanderplas for the suggestion. You'd Be Surprised
You'd Better Love Me (While You May) Words & Music by Timothy Gray & Hugh Martin Recorded by Mel Torme, 1964
AM7 F#m Cdim(III) C#m7-5 AM7 You'd better love me while you may AM7 F#m Cdim(III C#m7-5 F#7 To - mor - row I may fly a - way D9 Cdim Bm7-5 E7-9 AM7 D9 AM7 F#m I want your gen - tle touch, your con - ti - nen - tal touch, D9 Cdim Bm7-5 E7-9 Your el - e - men - tal touch AM7 C#m7-5 D9 E7 You want me too -- oh, I know that you do.
AM7 F#m Cdim(III) C#m7-5 AM7 You'd better love me while I'm here AM7 F#m Cm7 C#m7-5 D I have been known to dis - ap - pear
AM7 - D9 - Cm7-5 - AM7
C#m7-5
D F#m Bm Bm7/E AM7 C#m7-5 So, don't let this mir - a - cle melt a -
Bm
F#7 way
AM7 F#m C#m7-5 AM7 F#m C#m7-5 D B7 The clock ticks fast a - bove me, if you think fond - ly of me AM7 Bm7-5 D9 E7-9 AM7 D9 AM7 You'd bet - ter love me while you may, while you may. Bridge: A AM7 D9 Bm7-5 E Fdim A D9 You called me back with a si - lent plea,
A
AM7 D9 Bm7-5 E7 E7-9 A From another time, another place, another me; A AM7 D9 Bm7-5 E Fdim Am You called me back, and I found my way E7 A F#m D9 Bm7-5 E To a half-remembered, half-forgotten yesterday.
E7
Fdim F#7 Cdim But I might not stay, so remember, baby,
Repeat last verse
Am
*Requested by recent visitor David Banks. Purists will no doubt notice that Torme takes a half-step rise on the last line of the bridge, to F7 rather than to F#7 as I show it here, and that the final verse follows suit, raising a half-step throughout. I'm sticking to my policy: if I can't play it, I don't show it. The half-step raise on the final verse confounds me to the point I don't even bother trying to make the jump, I merely found a way to return to the original verse's key. If you're smart enough to notice, you're probably also smart enough to fix it, so help yourself.
You'd Better Love Me
You'll Never Miss the Water til the Well Runs Dry Words & Music by Kent & Secon Recorded by This Mills Brothers, 1969
A7+5 D D9 D D6 Bm7 You'll nev - er miss the wat
Bm7sus4 Bm7 E7/9 E7 - er till the well runs dry --
A G Edim D Fdim Remember that each time you lie.
A7
D9 Bm G/B Em7 G/B A7 Suppose you find my love the only love that is real. E7/9 Cdim E7/9 A7 Suppose you get a broken heart, then how would you feel? A7+5 D D9 D D6 Bm7 E7/9 E7 You'll nev - er miss my kiss - es till we kiss good-bye, G A7 F#7 And I would hate to see you cry. G Edim Dalt Fdim(III) Gdim B7 So be careful or you'll end up with a tear in your eye; G G/F# Em7 G A7sus4 A7+5 D You'll never miss the water till the well runs dry.
You'll Never Walk Alone Words & Music by Oscar Hammerstein II & Richard Rodgers Recorded by Claramae Turner, 1956; From the movie "Carousel"
A E When you walk through the storm, hold your head up high, D A E And don't be afraid of the dark;
Em
Bm G D Bm At the end of the storm is a golden sky, G D Em D C#m And the sweet silver song of a lark.
A7
D Fdim A Bm7-5 Walk on through the wind, walk on through the rain, A C#m D E7 Though your dreams be tossed and blown, A A+ D B7/F# Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart A A+ DM7 Gdim And you'll nev - er walk a -
E lone,
E7
A A+ D E7 A7 You'll nev - er walk a - lone.
Last Time: A A+ D B7/F# Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart A A+ DM7 Gdim E And you'll nev-er walk a - lone, A A+ D E7 D You'll nev-er walk a - lone.
Gdim
E7
A
You're Breaking My Heart Words & Music by Pat Genaro & Sunny Skylar Recorded by Vic Damone, 1949 (#1)
E7 A F#m D9 You're break - ing my heart 'cause you're leav - ing;
Bm7
Bm7-5 E7 Fdim A You've fal - len for some - bod - y new. F# F#7 Bm7 It isn't too ea - sy be - liev - ing
Bm7/E
E Bm7-5 A You'd leave af - ter all we've been through.
Edim
E7 A F#m D9 It's break - ing my heart to re - mem - ber
Bm7
E7
Bm7-5 E7 Fdim A The dreams we de - pen - ded up - on; F# F#7 Bm Bm/E You're leav - ing a slow dy - ing em - ber Cdim B7 Bm7-5 I'll miss you, my love, when you're gone.
E7
Bm7-5 A6 Cdim F#m I wish you joy, though tear - drops burn; Cdim B7 Bm7-5 E7 But if some day you should want to re - turn, Fdim F#m Bm7 AM7 F#7 Please hur - ry back and we'll make a new start, Dear -D9 E7 Bm7-5 Fdim A Till then, you're break - ing my heart.
You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me Words & Music by Al Dubin & Harry Warren Recorded by Bing Crosby, 1933 (#1) From "Forty-Second Street"
B7 Em7 A7 G/B A7 Every kiss, every hug, seems to act just like a drug -D9 G/B A7 D6 B7 You're getting to be a habit with me. Em7 A7 G/B A7 Let me stay in your arms; I'm addicted to your charms -D9 G/B A7 F#7 You're getting to be a habit with me. G A7 D9 D I used to think your love was something that I G A7 D6 Could take or leave alone,
B7
G A7 D9 D But now I couldn't do without my supply G Em A7 I need you for my own
Em7 A7 G/B A7 No, I can't break away, I must have you every day D9 G/B B7 As regularly as coffee or tea; Em B+ F#7 Cdim You've got me in your clutches and I can't get free -Em7 G/B A7 Gdim D Cdim Em7/6 Em7 You're getting to be a habit with me -- can't shake it, G G/B A7 Gdim D You're getting to be a habit with me.
You're Just In Love Words & Music by Irving Berlin Recorded by Rosemary Clooney, 1954 (#24) From the Broadway production "Call Me Madam"
D G D A7 D D6 I hear singing and there's no one there, D D6 Bm Bm7-5 Em7 G/B A7 I smell blossoms, and the trees are bare. Em Em7 G/B Gdim A7 Em7 All day long, I seem to walk on Bm7-5 A7 A7sus4 I wonder why?
A7
A7 air --
A7+5 D Bm7 Em7 A7 I wonder why?
D A7 G A7 D D6 I keep tossing in my sleep at night, D9 D7 D7/F# G And, what's more, I've lost my appetite. Em Em7 A7 D D6 Stars that used to twinkle in the skies Cdim Em Gdim A7sus4 D Are twinkling in my eyes -- I wonder why.
D6
Em7
A7
D
G A7 D G A7 D You don't need analyzing; it is not so sur-pri-sing
D D6 Bm Bm7-5 Em7 That you feel very strange, but nice;
G/B
A7sus4
A7
Em7 G/B A7sus4 A7 Em7 G/B A7sus4 A7 Your heart goes pitter-patter -- I know just what's the matter, Em7 G/B Because I've D
A7 Gdim D Bm7 Em7 Cm7-5 been there once or twice.
G A7 D G D A7 D Put your head on my shoulder; you need someone who's older,
A7 D D9 D7 G A rubdown with a velvet glove. Em Em7 A7 D D6 Cdim There is nothing you can take to relieve that pleasant ache; Cdim Em Gdim A7sus4 A7 D You're not sick you're just in love.
You're Looking At Me Words & Music by Bobby Troup Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1957
AM7 DM7 E7 C#7 Fdim(III) Who had the girls turning hand-springs, D9 Bm7 F#7 Crazy to love him, claimed he? D9 Bm7-5 E Who could so misunderstand things? E7-9 Bm7-5 E7 AM7 You're lookin' at me.
F#7
Bm7
Dm6
E6
AM7 DM7 E7 C#7 Fdim(III) Who was so sure of his conquest, D9 Bm7 F#7 Sure as a human could be? D9 Bm7-5 E Who wound up losing the contest? E7-9 Bm7-5 E7 AM7 D D9 F7 E7 You're lookin' at me, you're looking at me.
AM7 D9 Fdim AM7 F#m D6 Where is that boy who was certain his charms couldn't fail? AM7 F#m C#m7-5 F#7 Fdim E7 Where is that boy who believed every word of this ridiculous tale?
AM7 DM7 E7 C#7 Fdim(III) Who was so childishly flattered, D9 Bm7 F#7 Thought he'd swept her off her feet, D9 Bm7-5 E Who woke to find his dream shattered? AM7 F#7 C#m7-5 Cm7-5 Might I repeat, might I repeat D6 Dm+7 Dm6 AM7 C#m7-5 F#m7 For you needn't strain your eyes to see what I want you to see B7 D D6 Dm+7 Dm7 E7 AM7 That's right, you're look - ing at me.
You're Nobody Til Somebody Loves You Words & Music by Russ Morgan, Larry Stock & James Cavanaugh Recorded by Dean Martin, 1964 (#25)
G7 C E7 A7 You're nobody til somebody loves you; Dm7 G7 CM7 You're nobody til somebody cares.
Fdim
Edim
A7
Dm7
G7
C9 D9 Dm7 G7 You may be king, you may possess the world and it's gold, D7/9 Am7 D7/9 Dm7 G7 But gold won't bring you happiness when you're growing old. C E7 A7 Fdim The world still is the same, you never change it,
A7
Dm A7 A7sus4 As sure as the stars shine
Dm6
A7 Dm a - bove;
Dm+7
Dm7
F Fm7 C C/B A7 You're nobody til somebody loves you, Dm Dm7 G G+5 C So find yourself somebody to love.
C/B
Dm7
G7
C E7 A7 The world still is the same, you never change it, Dm A7 A7sus4 As sure as the stars shine
A7 Dm a - bove;
Dm+7
Fdim
Dm7
A7
Dm6
F Fm7 C C/B A7 You're nobody til somebody loves you, Dm Dm7 G G+5 Em Em7 A7sus4 So find yourself somebody, find yourself somebody, Dm Dm7 G G+5 C C/B Find yourself somebody to love.
Am7
Am7/G
Dm
A7
Dm7
G
C
You're Sixteen Words & Music by Robert Sherman & Richard Sherman Recorded by Johnny Burnette, 1960 (#6)
E7/6 A E7 A C#7 You come on like a dream, peaches and cream, D Cdim A Lips like strawberry wine; C#m7-5 B7 E7/9 E7 Cdim A You're sixteen, you're beautiful and you're mine.
Edim
E7
E7/6 A E7 A C#7 You're all ribbons and curls -- ooh what a girl! D Cdim A Eyes that sparkle and shine; C#m7-5 B7 E7/9 E7 E7+ A D9 You're sixteen, you're beautiful and you're mine
A
C#7 Cdim(IV) C#7 Cdim(IV) C#7 You're my ba - by, you're my pet, F#7 Gdim F# We fell in love on the night we met; B7 Cdim B7 Cdim You touched my hand, my heart went pop -E7/6 Dm6 Cdim E7/6 Ooh, when we kissed, I could not stop.
E7/6 A E7 A C#7 You walked out of my dreams and into my arms D Cdim A Now you're my angel divine C#m7-5 B7 E7/9 E7 E7+ A You're sixteen, you're beautiful and you're mine
C#7
C#m7-5 B7 E7/9 E7 E7+ A D9 You're sixteen, you're beautiful and you're mine.
F#7
A
*Requested by recent visitor Colin Stevens.Even though it doesn't "fit" a pop standards site, I included it in part because of special memories the song invokes of folks I knew some 30 years ago at a place called The First Mate Tavern, and the way we sang this song (which, fortunately, is not the way it appears here.)
You're The Cream In My Coffee Words & Music by Lew Brown, Buddy DeSylva & Ray Henderson, 1923 Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1942
A9 A E7 D9 A D C#m7-5 E7/9 You're the cream in my cof - fee, you're the salt in my stew D9 E7 D9 E7 E7/9 E7 You will al - ways be my ne - ces - si - ty, D9 Bm7-5 E7 A Edim I'd be lost with - out you.
E7
A9 A E7 D9 A D C#m7-5 E7/9 You're the starch in my col - lar, you're the lace in my shoe D9 E7 D9 E7 E7/9 E7 You will al - ways be my ne - ces - si - ty, D9 Bm7-5 E7 A Edim I'd be lost with - out you.
E7
Bridge 1: A7 Em7 Cm7-5 A7 D Em7 Edim D Most men tell love tales, and each phrase dove - tails B7 F#7 Bm7-5 B7 E7 Bm7-5 Cdim Bm7-5 Cm7-5 E7 You've heard each known way -- this way is my own way:
A9 A E7 D9 A D C#m7-5 E7/9 You're the sail in my love - boat, you're the cap - tain and crew, D9 E7 D9 E7 E7/9 E7 You will al - ways be my ne - ces - si - ty, D9 Bm7-5 E7 A Edim I'd be lost with - out you.
E7
Bridge 2: A7 Em7 Cm7-5 A7 D Em7 Edim D You give life sa - vor, bring out its fla - vor, B7 F#7 Bm7-5 B7 E7 Bm7-5 Cdim Bm7-5 Cm7-5 E7 So this is clear, dear, you're my wor's - ter - shire, dear!
A9 A E7 D9 A D C#m7-5 E7/9 You're the sail in my love - boat, you're the cap - tain and crew, D9 E7 D9 E7 E7/9 E7 You will al - ways be my ne - ces - si - ty, D9 Bm7-5 E7 A Edim I'd be lost with - out you.
E7
*Requested by recent visitor Grant Cooper.
You're The Cream In My Coffee
You've Changed Words & Music by Bill Carey & Carl Fischer Recorded by Julie London, 1959
G7 CM7 Am7 Cdim F#m7 Em You've changed -- the sparkle in your eye is gone
B+
Em6 A7 A9 D7/9 Your smile is just a careless yawn Cdim A7 Em7 DM7 B7 You're breaking my heart; you've changed.
G7 CM7 Am7 Cdim F#m7 Em You've changed -- your kisses now are so blasé
Em7/9
A7+5
B+
Em6 A7 A9 D7/9 You're bored with me in ev' - ry way Cdim A7 Em7 B7 I can't understand, you've changed
Bridge:
FM7 Am7 Fm7 Bb7 You've forgotten the words "I love you" Gm7 Cm C7 Each memory that we've shared; FM7 Am7 Fm7 You've ignored ev'ry star above you Em7 Gdim Dm7 I can't realize you ever cared.
Bb7
G7
CM7 Am7 Cdim F#m7 Em You've changed -- you're not the angel I once knew
B+
Em6 A7 A9 D7/9 No need to tell me that we're through. Cdim A7 A7+5 D6 Cdim It's all over now -- you've changed.
Em7
A7+5
D6
Young and Foolish Words & Music by Albert Hague & Arnold B. Horwitt, 1954 Recorded by The Lettermen, 1962
D F#m Em7 A7 Young and foolish, G Young
D F#m Bm Cdim why is it wrong to be
G/G#
B7 Em B+ Em7 Edim and foolish? We have - n't long to be.
DM7 D C#7 Bm F#7 Bm7 Soon e - nough the care - free days, the sun - lit days go by, E Bm7-5 E7 Cdim A7 Soon e - nough the blue - bird has to fly. A Cdim A7 G/B A7 And when he does, we'll see D F#m Em7 A7 We were foolish,
D
F#m Bm Cdim one day we fell in love;
G G/G# Em7 A7 G G/G# Em7 Edim Now we won - der, what were we dream - in' of? DM7 D DM7 D+5 G5 G6 Edim G/B E7/9 Smi - ling in the sun - light, and laugh - ing in the rain -Bm7-5 DM7 Bm G Edim D I wish that we were young and foolish a - gain.
*Requested by recent visitor Tim Malone
You've Got Your Troubles, I've Got Mine Words & Music by Roger Cook & Roger Greenaway Recorded by The Fortunes, 1965 (#7)
Intro: | A - A9 - A - A9 - A | B7 - B7 - B7/9 - B7 | | Dm - Dm6 - Dm+7 - Dm6 - D9 | A - F#m | D9
-
E7
A A9 A Asus4 A A9 A B7 I see that wor - ried look up - on your face,
|
Dm Fdim Dm E6 E D9 Dm6 Fdim - A You've got your troub - les, I got mine.
D - A - D9 - E7
A A9 A Asus4 A A9 A B7 She's found some - bod - y else to take your place; Dm Fdim Dm E6 E D9 Dm6 Fdim You've got your troub - les, I got mine.
A
D9
E7
G G/F# Em Em6 A I too have lost my love today, G G/F# Em Em6 A E7 All of my dreams have flown away.
A A9 A Asus4 A A9 A B7 Now just like you I sit and wonder why; Dm Fdim Dm E6 E D9 Dm6 Fdim - A You've got your troub - les, I got mine.
D - A - D9 - E7
A A9 A Asus4 A A9 A B7 You need some sym - pa - thy, well so do I, Dm Fdim Dm E6 E D9 Dm6 Fdim You've got your troub - les, I got mine.
A
D9
G G/F# Em7 Em6 A She used to love me, that I know, G G/F# Em7 Em6 A And it don't seem so long ago D F#m Bm That we were walking,
Bm7/E that we were talking
G G/F# Em7 Em6 A - A9 - A The way that lovers do.
Instrumental Interlude: | A - A9 - A | G - GM7 - G6 | G/B - Em7/6 - G/B | E7 |
E7
Instrumental Verse: | A
A9
| Dm
Fdim
| A
A9
| Dm
Fdim
A |
Asus4 A A9
Dm | E6 A |
E
E
| B7 | B7 |
D9 Dm6 | Fdim - A |
Asus4 A A9
Dm | E6
A
A
D - A - D9 - E7 |
| B7 | B7 |
D9 Dm6 | Fdim - A |
A - A - D9 - E7 |
G G/F# Em Em6 A I too have lost my love today, G G/F# Em Em6 A E7 All of my dreams have flown away.
A A9 A Asus4 A A9 A B7 Cdim Dm Dm6 Fdim So, if it seems to you, my friend, that I ain't got no pity for you, Fdim E Fdim Well that ain't true; you see I A9 A D9 E7 D9 A E7 D9 A Lost my, lost my, lost my little girl, too. A A9 A Asus4 A A9 A B7 I'd help an - oth - er place, an - oth - er time, Dm Fdim Dm E6 E D9 Dm6 Fdim - A You've got your troub - les, I got mine.
Coda: B7 Cdim B7 Dm Fdim E7 D9 - A You've got your troubles, I got mine.
D - A - Cdim - A
B7 Cdim B7 Dm Fdim E7 You've got your troubles . . . I got | A9 - A - AM7 | A9 - A - AM7 | G - GM7 - G6 | G/B - Em7/6 - G/B | A | Mine.
*I know: I keep telling people I don't do rock era songs, or songs that can be found on the 'Net. And this one is both. My usual cop-out to violating those rules is "...unless I can improve it." Well, I adapted this from an Andrew Rodgers arrangement -- which, to guitar tab enthusiasists, is sacrilege in and of itself -- so considering the source, the last thing I'm going to claim is that I "improved" it. I did, however, flesh it out from Rodgers' version. This arrangement also owes a debt to a highly skilled local musician, Doug F., who is the only person I've ever seen who can successfully pull off a solo performance of this song -- and he plays it nothing like this, I'm sure -- but he proved to me it can be done, so I took a shot.
Young And Warm And Wonderful Words & Music by Louis C. Singer and Hy Zaret Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1958 (#23)
D A7 G A6 D Young and warm and won - der - ful -A7 D D+5 G G/F# C Em7 You are all I dreamed you'd be.
A7
D A7 G A6 D Dreams that seemed im - prob - a - ble
Em7
Em7 A7 F#m E7 All at once have come true.
A7
A7 Now I see
Bm Bm7/E G G/F# Em7 F#m F#7 Every search - ing heart finds its hap - pi - ness; F#7/E Em7 Em7sus4 Em7 Am Am7 B7 Em Gm7 Love is on ly a mat - ter of time.
Gdim
D A7 Gdim D A7 D9 Edim Young and warm and won - der - ful, at last Em7 D F#m Em7 A7 G Edim D You're here, my love, and love is mine.
Young At Heart Words & Music by Carolyn Leight & Johnny Richards Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1954 (#2)
Young At Heart
A A9 A AM7 Fairy tales can come true, it can happen to you A7 Bm7-5 E7 If you're young at heart; E7 Bm7-5 E7 E7+5 For it's hard, you will find to be narrow of mind A If you're young at heart. C#m7-5 F#7 C#m7-5 F#7 go to extremes with im - pos - si - ble schemes,
You can
B7/9 B7 B7/9 B7 Laugh when your dreams fall apart at the seams; E7 Gdim E7 Gdim E7 And life gets more exciting with each passing day, A6 Fdim A6 Fdim Bm7-5 E7 And love is either in your heart, or on its way.
A A9 A AM7 Don't you know that it's worth ev'ry treasure on earth A7 Bm7-5 E7 To be young at heart; E7 Bm7-5 E7 E7+5 For as rich as you are, it's much better by far A To be young at heart. B7/9 B7 B7/9 B7 And if you should survive to a hundred and five, B7/9 B7 E Em Look at all you'll derive out of being alive. A E7 Bm7-5 E7 And here is the best part - you'll have a head start A D9 Bm7-5 A If you are among the very young at heart,
A D9 Bm7-5 If you are among the very young
E7 A at heart.
Young Love Words & Music by Carole Joyner, Ric Cartey Recorded by Sonny James, 1956 (#1) Also recorded by Tab Hunter, 1957 (#1)
C They say for every boy and girl E There's just one love in this whole world F G C And I know I've found mine.
Am
C
Am
C The heavenly touch of your embrace E Tells me no one can take your place F - G C Ev - er in my heart.
Am
C
Am
Refrain: C G Young love, our love,
F#
F G C Am Filled with true devotion. C G Young love, first love,
C
Am
F#
F G C Am We share with deep emotion.
C
Just one kiss from your sweet lips Will tell me that your love is real, And I-- can feel-- that it's true. We will vow to one another There will never be another Love---for you or for me.
Repeat Refrain:
Am
Your Cheatin' Heart Words & Music by Hank Williams Recorded by Hank Williams, 1952 Also recorded by Ray Charles, #29 in 1962
G C F Your cheatin' heart will make you weep; G C You'll cry and cry and try to sleep, C F But sleep won't come the whole night through -G C Your cheatin' heart will tell on you. F C When tears come down like fallin' rain, D7 G7 You'll toss around and call my name. C F You'll walk the floor the way I do -G C Your cheatin' heart will tell on you.
Your cheatin' heart will pine some day; You'll crave the love you threw away; The time will come when you'll be blue -Your cheatin' heart will tell on you.
When tears come down like fallin' rain, You'll toss around and call my name. You'll walk the floor the way I do -Your cheatin' heart will tell on you. C G C F Your cheatin' heart will tell on you.
C
Yours (Quiereme Mucho) Words & Music by Agustin Rodriguez, Music by Gonzalo Roig, 1931 English lyric by Jack Sherr Recorded by Jimmy Dorsey, 1941 (#2)
D9 D9sus4 D9 G Yours till the stars
Em7 Em7sus4 G D have no glo - ry,
D9 D9sus4 D9 G B7 Em B+ Yours till the birds fail to sing,
Em7
Em6
G G/F# G/B A7 G G/B A7 Yours till the end of life's sto - ry -G G/F# G/B A7 A7+5 D This pledge to you, dear, I bring.
D9 D9sus4 D9 G Em7 Em7sus4 G D Yours in the gray of De - cem - ber, B7 Cdim B7 Em B+ Here or on far dis - tant shores;
Em7
Em6
G Gm7 Gdim D F#7 Bm Bm7 I've nev - er loved an - y - one the way I love you -G G/F# A7 A7+5 D How could I, when I was born to be just yours?
Though the song was already ten years old by then, 1941 saw this song chart four times. Besides Dorsey's version, Xavier Cugat and Vaughn Monroe both reached #16, and Benny Goodman hit #17 with his arrangement.
Zing! Went The Strings of My Heart Words & Music by James F. Hanley Recorded by Judy Garland, 1938
D A7 Em7 D Bm7 F#7 Bm F#7 Dear, when you smiled at me, I heard a mel - o - dy; Em B+ Em7 Em6 A7 Edim It haunted me from the start.
G
A7
G G/F# Em7 Em6 Gm Gdim Edim Gm7 Some - thing in - side of me star - ted a sym - pho - ny -D Bm7 E7 Bm7-5 A Dm6 Zing! Went the strings of my heart.
Cdim
A7
D A7 Em7 D Bm7 F#7 Bm F#7 'Twas like a breath of spring; I heard a rob - in sing Em
B+ Em7 Em6 A7 Edim 'Bout a nest set a - part;
G
A7
G G/F# Em7 Em6 Gm Gdim Edim Gm7 All na - ture seemed to be in per - fect har - mo - ny -D Bm7 E7 A7 D G Zing! Went the strings of my heart.
Gdim
D
Bridge: Em7 A7 D Your eyes made skies seem blue again; Em7 A7 D What else could I do again?
D6
D6
G#m7 C#7 D E7 A7 Bm7-5 Gdim A7 But keep repeating through and through, "I love you, love you."
D A7 Em7 D Bm7 F#7 Bm F#7 I still re - call the thrill -- I guess I al - ways will; Em B+ Em7 Em6 A7 Edim I hope 'twil never depart.
G
A7
G G/F# Em7 Em6 Gm Gdim Edim Gm7 Dear with your lips to mine, a rhap - so - dy di - vine D Bm7 E7 A7 D Zing! Went the strings of my heart.
Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Words & Music by Ray Gilbert & Allie Wrubel Recorded by James Baskett, 1945 From the Walt Disney movie "Song of the South" Academy Award winner, 1946, best song
D G A7 D G Em D Zip a dee doo-dah, zip a dee ay -G Gdim D B7 E7 A My, oh my, what a wonderful day! D G A7 D G Em D Plenty of sun - shine headed my way -G Gdim D Bm7 E7 A7 D Zip a dee doo-dah, zip a dee ay. D A7 Em7 G Em7 G D Mister blue - bird on my shoul - der. D A7 E7 Bm7-5 It's the truth, it's actual. A7 Em7 A7 Em7 Everything is satisfactual. D G A7 D G Em D Zip a dee doo-dah, zip a dee ay -G Gdim D Bm7 Won - der - ful feel - in',
E7 Bm7-5 A7 D won - der - ful day.
Thanks to recent visitor Dawn from Connecticutt for the suggestion.
Remember Me Words & Music by Al Dubin & Harry Warren Recorded by Bing Crosby, 1937 (#1)
G7 C G7 C G7 C Do you remember one September afternoon G7 C G7 C Cdim C I stood with you and listened to a wedding tune, Dm7 G F G Fdim(III) A7 And didn't I go with you on your honey - moon? C A7 G7 Re - mem - ber me?
G7 C G7 C G7 C Do you recall a cottage small upon a hill G7 C G7 C Cdim C Where ev'ry day I had to pay another bill? Dm7 G F G Fdim(III) A7 And if I'm not mistaken, dear, I pay them still C A7 F C Re - mem - ber me
F Cdim C7 F E7-9 C7 I can see that little angel on your knee A F#m Fdim Fdim E7 G7 Can't you see, he kinda sorta looks like me
G7 C G7 C G7 C For I'm the boy whose only joy is loving you G7 C G7 C Cdim C Who worries till he hurries home when day is thru Dm7 G F G Fdim(III) A7 And I'm the guy you give you goodnight kisses to C A7 F C Re - mem - ber me.
At The Codfish Ball Words & Music by Lew Pollack & Sidney D. Mitchell Recorded by Shirley Temple Performed with Buddy Ebsen in the 1936 film "Captain January"
At The Codfish Ball
Intro C Em Am7 G7 A7 Em7 A7 Next Friday night you're all invited to dance from eight to five Edim G Cdim Dm7 G/B Calt All the fishes still alive are having a ball
Cdim
Dm7
G/B
C Em Am7 G7 A7 Em7 A7 It's some affair, they'll all be there, from the herring to the whale Edim G Cdim Dm7 G/B Calt Cdim They'll turn out to shake a scale in Neptune's Hall
Dm7
Melody C Dm7 Cdim C C6 Cdim Fdim C Come along and follow me to the bottom of the sea F G7 Dm7 G C We'll join in the Jamboree at the Codfish Ball.
F
G7
C Dm7 Cdim C C6 Cdim Fdim C Lobsters dancing in a row shuffle off to Buff - a - lo F G7 Dm7 G C Jelly fish sway to and fro at the Codfish Ball
F
G7
Bridge F Dm7 F Dm7 F Dm7 F Finnan haddie leads the eel through an Irish reel D Am7 D Am7 The catfish is a dancing man G Cdim Dm7 G7 But he can't can-can like the sardine can
C Dm7 Cdim C C6 Cdim Fdim C Tunas trucking left and right, minnows mooching, what a night F G7 Dm7 G C F There won't be a hook in site at the Codfish Ball
G7
C Dm7 Cdim C C6 Cdim Fdim C Come along and follow me to the bottom of the sea F G7 Dm7 G C We'll join in the Jamboree at the Codfish Ball.
F
C
G/B
*This was requested by a recent visitor...but somehow I managed to discard the e-mail in which the request was made, so I have no way to credit the writer, or thank them for the request. This one was fun!
At The Codfish Ball
Autumn In New York Words & Music by Vernon Duke, 1934 Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1958**
Autumn In New York
Em7/9 Em7 G/B Au - tumn in
Em7 F#m G6 A7 A7+5 D6 Bm7 F#m New York -- why does it seem so in - vi - ting?
B7
Em7/9 Em7 G/B Em7 F#m G6 A7 A6+5 D6 Bm7 F#m Au - tumn in New York -- it spells the thrill of first-nighting.
B7
Em7 Gm7 C7 FM7 Glittering crowds and shimmering clouds in canyons of steel; Bm7-5 Am E7+5 A They're making me feel I'm home. Em7/9 It's au -
Em7 G/B Em7 F#m G6 tumn in New York
A7 A7+5 D6 Bm7 F#m That brings the prom - ise of new love;
B7
Em7/9 Em7 G/B Em7 F#m Cm7 D7 Gm7 Au - tumn in New York is often mingled with pain.
F
Gm6
Dm A7+5 A7 Bb F7 B F7 Bb Dreamers with emp - ty hands, may sigh for exotic lands. Bb9 Em7/9 Em7 G/B Em7 F#m G6 A7-9 Dm It's au - tumn in New York -- it's good to live it again.
Em7/9 Em7 G/B Au - tumn in
Em7 F#m G6 A7 A7+5 D6 Bm7 New York, the gleaming roof - tops at sundown;
Em7/9 Em7 G/B Au - tumn in
Em7 F#m G6 A7 A7+5 D6 Bm7 New York, it lifts you up when you're run down.
F#m
F#m
B7
B7
Em7 Gm7 C7 FM7 Jaded roue's and gay di - vor - cees who lunch at the Ritz Bm7-5 Am E7+5 A Will tell you that it's divine. Em7/9 Em7 G/B Em7 F#m G6 A7 A7+5 D6 Bm7 F#m B7 This Au - tumn in New York transforms the slums into Mayfair;
Em7/9 Em7 G/B Em7 F#m Cm7 D7 Gm7 F Au - tumn in New York -- you'll need no castles in Spain. Dm A7+5 A7 Bb F7 B F7 Bb Lovers that bless the dark on benches in Central Park Bb9 Em7/9 Em7 G/B Em7 F#m G6 A7-9 Dm Greet au - tumn in New York -- it's good to live it again.
Gm6
*Requested by...well, by more visitors than I can count. This one has been requested far more frequently than any song I've ever attempted -- and has been the source of nearly endless frustration as I tried, and failed, time and time again to evolve a chart that I felt worthy of posting. For that matter, I'm not going to claim that this one is "worthy" either, but at least it's as close as I think I can get. **While credited here to Sinatra's version, that selection is even more arbitrary than my usual lax standards will allow. I've listened to so many versions in recent years, in an attempt to get a feel for a chord progression I could handle, that it is virtually impossible to say "it was mainly this one."
Autumn In New York
Bidin' My Time Words & Music by Ira & George Gershwin Recorded by Judy Garland, 1943
Intro Verse: D Bm7 Em7 A7 D Bm Some fellers like to tip-toe through the tulips, D Bm7 G G/F# Em7 Some fellers go on singin' in the rain.
D G Em7 I'm bidin' my time;
G/B
A
A7
D G Em7 'Cause that's the kinda guy I'm
A7
D Cdim(IV) G6 D G6 Edim While other folks grow dizzy I'll keep bus - y D A D Bi - din' my time.
F#7 B F#7 B Next year, next year, Fdim(III) B E B Somethin's bound to hap - pen; A7 D A7 D This year, this year, G5 Edim Em7 A7 I'll just keep on nap - pin'
A7sus4 D G Em7 A7 And bi - din' my time; D G Em7 'Cause that's the kinda guy I'm
A7
D Cdim(IV) G6 D G6 Edim There's no re - gret - tin' when I'm set - tin' D A D Bi - din' my time.
A7
A7
D Bm7 Em7 A D Bm Some fellers keep on paintin' skies with rainbows Bm F#m Bm Em7 A Some fellers go on swingin' down the lane
Em7
Em7
Em7
A7
A7
Instrumental Interlude:
D G Em7 I'm bidin' my time;
one verse
A7
D G Em7 'Cause that's the kinda guy I'm
A7
D Cdim(IV) G6 D G6 Edim Be - gin - nin' on Mon - day right through Sun - day D A D Bi - din' my time.
*Requested by recent visitor Bill Crowe I'll be the first to admit that Garland's is not the most melodic version of this song that I've heard -- in places, it is clearly too low for her vocal range. But this recording is the only one I've found which includes the intro verse.
Bidin' My Time
Christmas Is Words & Music by Percy Faith & Spence Maxwell Recorded by Percy Faith Orchestra, 1966 Intro: D D6 D D9 D E7sus4 G/B A7sus4 A7 Christmas is sleigh bells, Christmas is shar - ing, D D6 D D9 D E7sus4 G/B A7sus4 A7 Christmas is hol - ly, Christmas is car - ing...
Melody: D D6 D D9 D G G/F# A7/6 A7 Christmas is chil - dren who just can't go to sleep, D D6 D D9 D Em7 Em7sus4 F#7 Christmas is mem' - ries, the kind you al - ways keep; G G/F# Em7/6 D Bm7 Deck the halls and give a cheer, Bm7/E A G A A7 F#7 For all the things that Christmas is each year.
Bm
G6 G5 Gm7 Gdim D6 D Christ - mas, Mer - ry Christ - mas, A Em7 A7sus4 A7 D When all your wish - es come true.
Cdim
G
A7
D D6 D D9 D G G/F# A7/6 Christmas is car - ols to warm you in the snow, D D6 D D9 D Em7 Em7sus4 F#7 Christmas is bed - time where no one wants to go.
A7
G G/F# Em7/6 D Bm7 All the world is tinsel bright -Bm7/E A G A A7 F#7 Bm So glad to know that Christmas is to -night. G6 G5 Gm7 Gdim D6 D Christ - mas, Mer - ry Christ - mas, A Em7 A A7sus3 F#7 When all your wish - es come true.
B7
E7/9 E7 G/B Edim D F#m Christ - mas, Mer - ry Christ - mas, A Em7 A7sus4 A7 D May all your wish - es come true.
Instrumental interlude:
first two lines of verse
E7/9 E7 G/B Edim D F#m Christ - mas, Mer - ry Christ - mas, A Em7 A7sus4 A7 D May all your wish - es come true.
Outro: D D6 D D9 D E7sus4 G/B A7sus4 A7 Christmas is sleigh bells, Christmas is shar - ing, D D6 D D9 D E7sus4 G/B A7sus4 A7 Christmas is hol - ly, Christmas is car - ing, D D6 D D9 D E7sus4 G/B A7sus4 A7 Christmas is hol - ly, Christmas is car - ing...
D6
*Suggested by recent visitor Keith Eichholz
Christmas Is
Cross Over The Bridge Words & Music by Bennie Benjamin & George David Weiss Recorded by Patti Page, 1954 (#2)
A7 D A Em7 D D9 G6 D If you're a guy who's had a gal in each and every port
A7
D A Em7 D E Bm7-5 A And you forgot the rules of love that life has al - ways taught D A D9 D7/9 G G/F# E7 And if you broke as many hearts as ripples in a stream, D A B7 B7/F# E7 A7 D Well, brother, here's the only way that you can be redeemed:
Refrain: A7/6 D G Cross over the bridge,
D
Em7 D cross over the bridge
G
D
Edim D Em7 D B7 E7 A Change your reckless way of livin', cross over the bridge Cdim A7 D Em7 D9 D Leave your fickle past behind you, D7 G G/F# E7 D F#m And true romance will find you, brother,
E7
A7 D cross over the bridge
A7 D A Em7 D D9 G6 D A7 If you have built a boat to take you to the greener side, D A Em7 D E Bm7-5 A And if the boat is built of every lie you ever lied, D A D9 D7/9 G G/F# E7 You'll never reach the Promised Land of Love, I guarantee D A B7 B7/F# E7 A7 D 'Cause lies cannot hold water and you'll sink into the sea Repeat Refrain: A7 D A Em7 D D9 G6 D I know it isn't easy to resist temptation's call
A7
D A Em7 D E Bm7-5 A But think of how your broken heart will hurt you when you fall D A D9 D7/9 G G/F# E7 'Cause someday you will find that you are hopelessly in love D A B7 B7/F# E7 A7 D And she'll belong to someone else as sure as stars above Repeat Refrain:
Daddy
Words & Music by Bobby Troup Recorded by Sammy Kaye, 1941 (#1 for 8 weeks)
Intro Verse: A6/7/9 D Fdim Em7 A6/7/9 D6 Fdim Hey, listen to my story 'bout Em7 Edim D Fdim G6 A6/7/9 D A gal named Daisy Mae, lazy Daisy Mae D Fdim Her disposition
Fdim
Em7
A6/7/9 D6 Fdim At times alarming,
G6
A6/7/9 D6 is rather sweet and charming
A6/7/9
Fdim
Em7
Em7 A6/7/9 | D | C | Cm |Cm6 | so they say.
Cm Cdim She had a man who's tall, dark, handsome, large and strong Am7 Cdim D7 To whom she used to sing this song
Refrain: Cdim G Edim Am7 Cdim G6 Edim Am7 D7/9 Hey, Daddy, I want a diamond ring, bracelets, everything G Edim Am7 Cdim G F7 Daddy, you oughta get the best for me.
Cm7
D7
Cdim G Edim Am7 Cdim G6 Hey, Daddy, gee, won't I look swell in sables? Edim Am7 D7/9 Clothes with Paris labels? G Edim Am7 Cdim G C Daddy, you oughta get the best for me.
G
Bridge: G#7 C#6 Here's 'n'amazing revelation -- with a bit of stimulation A Em7 D Cdim D7 I'd be a great sensation, I'd be your inspiration
G Edim Am7 Cdim G6 Edim Am7 D7/9 Daddy, I want a brand new car, champagne, cav - i - ar G Edim Am7 Cdim G Gdim Daddy, you oughta get the best for me.
Am7alt
G
Devil May Care Words & Music by Johnny Burke & Harry Warren Recorded by Glenn Miller, 1940 (#7), Ray Eberle vocal
G G/F# Here goes, G G/F# Call me
Em7
Edim D looks like I'm falling;
A Em7 I know
Em7 Edim D "Dev - il May Care." A7 G Em7 D it shouldn't be,
F#m C#7 Em7 A7 But you know me, pal -- I'll take a dare.
A G/B A7 G G/F# Em7 Edim Who knows, but this time, I G G/F# This may
D may be lucky,
Em7 Edim B7 be on the square;
G G/F# Em7 Edim A7 D F#m Bm7/E Here goes, it's an ad - ven - ture -Gdim G G/F# Just call me
Em7 Edim A7 D "Devil May Care"!
Gimme A Little Kiss Words & Music by Roy Turk, "Whispering" Jack Smith & Maceo Pinkard, 1926 Recorded by Dean Martin, 1964
G Em7 C Am7 Gimme a little kiss, will you, huh? C Cdim Am7 G Whadda ya gonna miss, will you, huh? G9 Edim C Cdim C Gosh oh gee, why do you refuse? D9 Edim G Cdim G I can't see what you gonna lose. G Em7 C Am7 Gimme a little squeeze, will you, huh? B7 B7/F# Em G7 Why do you wanna make me blue? CM7/6 Cdim Am7 Edim I wouldn't say a word if I were asking for the world, G6 Edim Am7 D7/9 But what's a little kiss between a fella and his girl? G Em7 C Am7 Gimme a little kiss, will you, huh? C Am7 D7 Cdim G And I'll give it right back to you.
*Requested by recent visitor Veronica Boyd
Half-Way Down the Street Words & Music by Kim Gannon & Guy Wood Recorded by Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, 1940, Frank Sinatra vocal
Em7 A7 D F#7 Just a halfway down the street G G/F# Em7 Edim D B7 Is where we used to meet to do our dreaming.
Em7
A7
D F#7 It was just a vacant lot, G G/F# Em7 Edim D B7 But what a lovely spot when stars were gleaming. G/F# Em7 A7 There wasn't too much room there,
Em7
A7
G
G
Edim D6 D And roses weren't in bloom there, Bm F#7 Bm Cdim G G/F# Em7 Edim A But it still was mighty sweet just half - way down the street.
Em7 D F#7 By a sign that said For Sale, G G/F# Em7 Edim D We wove a fairy tale but kept it quiet.
B7
Em7
A7
D A7 We were dreaming of the day D9 A7 D7 D7/9 G We could step right up and say, "We'll buy it." G6 G/B E7/9 E7 Just by way of showing you that fairy tales come true, D6 F#m B7 We'll show you one that's all complete. A7 D F#m Bm If you'll visit us someday Bm7/E G G/F# Em7/9 A6/7/9 D In our cottage halfway down the street.
I See Your Face Before Me Words & Music by Howard Dietz & Arthur Schwartz Recorded by Andy Williams, 1962
Intro verse: G G9 C Am7 Am Dm7 G7 In a world of glit - ter and glow, G G9 C9 Am7 Em Emsus4 Em Dm7 G7 In a world of tin - sel and show, C C7 F Bb9 The unreal from the real thing is hard to know; G G9 C Am7 Am Dm7 G7 I discovered somebody who G G9 C9 Am7 Em Emsus4 Em B7 Could be tru - ly worth - y and true, Am7 A9 Em Am7 A9 B7 Cdim Em Edim G Yes I met my i - deal thing, when I met you.
Refrain: G CM7 FM7 CM7 Dm7 C Edim Dm7 G7 I see your face before me, crowding my ev'ry dream, Dm Dm+7 Dm7 G7 F G7 C G There is your face before me -- you are my only theme. C CM7 C7 C7/G Am7 C F Fm7 It doesn't matter where you are, I can see how fair you are Em Em+7 Em7 Em6 F Fdim I close my eyes and there you are, al - ways
G CM7 FM7 CM7 Dm7 C Edim Dm7 If you could share the magic, yes, if you could see me too Dm Dm+7 Dm7 G7 F G7 C There would be nothing tragic in all my dreams of you
G7
C7
F E7-9 G7 C6 C Fm Would that my love could haunt you so, knowing I want you so. F F/E Am7 G7 C I can't erase your beautiful face before me.
*Requested by recent visitor Frank Carabetta.
Heat Wave Words & Music by Irving Berlin Recorded by Ethyl Waters, 1933
Intro: Am G Em7 D9 Am A heat wave blew right into town last week; E Am G Em7 D9 Am She came from the island of Mar - ti - nique. C F Dm7 C The can-can she dances will make you fry; C F Fdim E The can-can is really the reason why.
Verse: E A D9 A We're having a heat wave, F#m E A tropical heat wave,
E7/6
A - D9 - A
E
A G/B A7 D D9 Bm7-5 The temperatures ris - ing, it isn't sur - pri - sing -A F#m E A She certainly can can-can.
E A D9 A She started a heat wave F#m E By letting her seat wave
A - D9 - A
E7/6
E
A G/B A7 D D9 Bm7-5 In such a way that the customers say that A F#m E A She certainly can can-can.
Bridge: D Em7 Em7/9 Em7 D Em7 D Gee, her a - nat - o - my made the mer - cur - y A E A E Jump to nine - ty - three, yes sir,
E A D9 A Were having a heat wave, F#m E A tropical heat wave,
E7/6
A - D9 - A
E
A G/B A7 D D9 Bm7-5 The way that she moves that ther - mom - e - ter proves A F#m E A That she certainly can can-can.
*Requested by recent visitor Slim Ukelele
Heat Wave
I Want To Talk About You Words & Music by Billy Eckstine Recorded by Billy Eckstine, 1944
Dm7 CM7 G C7 C7/G Don't tell me about a night in June, F Dm Fm7 Bbm9 Or a shady lane beneath the velvet moon, C Cdim Don't tell me,
F
Fdim G Gdim Edim F 'cause I wanna talk about you.
G7
Dm7 CM7 G C7 C7/G Don't mention that waterfall, F Dm Or that grassy spot C Cdim Don't tell me,
Fm7 Bbm9 where crickets call; F
Fdim G C Dm7 'cause I wanna talk about you.
Dm7-5
C
Dm7 C7 Dm7 C7 The moon and the stars, the objects on mars, F C7 F Are things that we've talked of before; Eb F Bb But your love for me was the question, F E7-9 Your answer threw back heaven's door.
Dm7 CM7 G So tell me,
C7 C7/G your love will be sincere,
F Dm Fm7 Then my darling, you needn't ever fear C Cdim 'Cause I love you
F and I
Bbm9
Fdim G Calt wanna talk about you.
*Suggested by recent visitor Marnie Andrews.
It's You Or No One Words & Music by Sammy Cahn & Jule Style Recorded by Bobby Darin, 1963
Dm7
Dm7-5 CM7
Intro Verse: D F#m Bm7 Bm7/E G G/F# Em7 Edim D F#7 How did I know know that the warmth of the glow would last,
B7
D F#m Bm7 Bm7/E G G/F# Em7 Edim Dalt D9 And how did I guess that the long lone - li - ness was past?
D7
G A F#m Bm Edim E7 G G/F# Em7 Edim D I merely looked at you, and I knew, then and there I knew.
Refrain: Em7 Cdim A7 Edim D It's you or no one for me. A Cdim A I'm sure of this
D
G D D7 each time we kiss;
C C/B Am7 Am7/G G G/F# E7 Now and for - ev - er and when forever's done, A Edim E7 E7/6 You'll find that you are still
A the one.
Em7 A7 Cdim A7 Edim D So please don't say "no" to my plea, A Em7 Gdim A7 D G Cdim B7 'Cause if you do, then I'm all through. G G/F# E7 D F#m Bm7 A Em7 A Edim There's this about you: my world's an empty world with - out you; Em7 Cdim A7 Edim D It's you or no one for me.
C C/B Am7 Am7/G G G/F# E7 It's a matter of now and forever, when forever is all done, A Edim E7 E7/6 You'll find that you are still
A the one.
Em7 A7 Cdim A7 Edim D So please don't say "no" to my plea, A Em7 Gdim A7 D G Cdim B7 'Cause if you do, then I'm all through. G G/F# E7 D F#m Bm7 A Em7 A Edim There's this about you: my world's an empty world with - out you; Em7 Cdim A7 Edim D It's you or no one for me.
Making Memories Words & Music by Larry Kusik & Eddie Snyder Recorded by Frankie Laine, 1967 (#35)
Intro:
A
Cdim
E
E Bm7-5 E7-9 A F#m C#7 We're making mem - o - ries each time we kiss
C#7/G#
C#7
Fdim(III) F#m Cdim A7 Em7 Cdim A7 Making wonderful mem - o - ries when we are holding each other like this D D6 Dm6 A D9 A Green grass for a pillow, a black velvet sky above B7 Cdim B7 B7/F# D9 Edim E Tender magic moments in a wonderland of love
E Bm7-5 E7-9 A F#m C#7 The years may come and go but we'll recall Fdim(III) F#m Sharing love in our hideaway
C#7/G#
C#7
Cdim A7 Em7 Cdim A7 and how this night was the start of it all
D D6 Dm6 A C#m7-5 F#7 Darling, I'll remember my whole life through
First Ending: Edim D F#m Bm7-5 E7/6 A Making mem - o - ries with you
Edim
E
Second Ending: Edim D F#m Bm7-5 E7/6 A Making mem - o - ries with you Edim D F#m Bm7-5 E7/6 A Making mem - o - ries with you.
C#m7-5
D9
F#7
A
*Requested by recent visitor Gerry Lawrence. **Purists will no doubt note that Laine does a half-step modulation before beginning the repeat. I don't. Half-step modulations drive me nuts, as an only-semi-skilled player, so I avoid them. If I modulate at all, I will almost always use a full step, so as to utilize open chording style rather than barre chords wherever possible.
Ramblin' Rose
Words & Music by Noel Sherman & Joe Sherman Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1962 (#2)
C Cdim G7 F Dm7 C Ram - blin' rose, ram - blin' rose C D D7 G5 Why you ram - ble, no one knows
G6
G7
C G/B F Dm7 C Wild and wind-blown, that's how you've grown C F G/B Am7 G7 C Who can cling to a ram - blin' rose?
F
C
C Cdim G7 F Dm7 C Ram - ble on, ram - ble on C D D7 G5 When your ramblin' days are gone
G6
G7
C G/B F Dm7 C Who will love you with a love true C F G/B Am7 G7 C F When your ramblin' days are through?
C
C Cdim G7 F Dm7 C Ram - blin' rose, ramb - lin' rose C D D7 G5 Why I want you, hea - ven knows
G6
G7
C G/B F Dm7 C Though I love you with a love true C F G/B Am7 G7 C Who can cling to a ram - blin' rose?
F
C
SPOKEN One more time, everybody, now
C Cdim G7 F Dm7 C Ram - blin' rose, ramb - lin' rose C D D7 G5 Why I want you, hea - ven knows
G6
C G/B F Dm7 C Though I love you with a love true C F G/B Am7 G7 C Who can cling to a ram - blin' rose?
G7
Sweet And Lovely Words & Music by Gus Arnheim, Jules LeMare & Harry Tobias Recorded by Russ Columbo, 1931**
C C/B Am7 C7 There's sweetness in the call of the woodland dove F Dm7-5 As his love song echoes through the trees, G G7 Fdim Am7 There's sweetness in the rose, with its symbol of love E B7 Em Am Floating on the summer breeze.
Em
Gdim A7+5 Dm Am7 Dm7 But nothing can compare to the sweet - ness of D9 Am7 D7 G Cdim The one and only one I love.
G Edim G7 Sweet and love - ly,
G
Dm7-5
G Edim G7 Sweet - er than the ro - ses in May;
Dm7-5
C C7 F Bbm9 Sweet and love - ly -CM7 Am Dm7 G7 C Heaven must have sent her my way.
G Edim Skies a -
G7 bove
Dm7-5 me
G Edim G7 Nev - er were as blue as her eyes; C And
Dm7-5
C7
F Bbm9 she loves me --
CM7 Am Dm7 G7 C Who would want a sweet - er sur - prise?
Dm+7
Am7/G
Bridge: Bb9 Fdim C When she nestles in my arms so tenderly, Bb9 Fdim C There's a thrill that words cannot express. G#7 Bb Gdim D7 In my heart a song of love is taunting me, melody haunting me.
G Edim Sweet and
G7 Dm7-5 love - ly,
G Edim G7 Sweet - er than the ro - ses in May;
Dm7-5
C C7 F Bbm9 Sweet and love - ly -CM7 Am Dm7 G7 C Heaven must have sent her my way.
*Requested by recent visitor Russell Lousteau. **This is another synthesis chart. Credited here to Russ Columbo, the intro verse was not recorded by him, but comes instead from a recording by Bing Crosby from the same year.
Sweet And Lovely
Trust In Me Words & Music by Ned Wever, Milton Ager & Jean Schwartz Recorded by Eddie Fisher, 1952
D6 D F#m Em7 Trust in me in all you do; G9 Edim Cdim Em7 Have the faith I have in you. G9 Edim Cdim Love will see us through A Em7 A7 D B7 If on - ly you trust in me.
Em7
G/B
A7
D6 D F#m Em7 Come to me when things go wrong G9 Edim Cdim Em7 Cling to me and I'll be strong G9 Edim Cdim A Em7 A7 Edim G D We can get along, as long you'll trust in me.
Bridge: D F#m D7/9 G A While there's a moon on high, A A9 A D Bm While there's a bird to fly D D6 D Em7 G While there's a you and I Em Em6 Em Bm Bm7/E A7/6 A7 You can be sure I love you
D6 D F#m Em7 Stand beside me all the while G9 Edim Cdim Em7 Face the future with a smile G9 Edim Cdim A Em7 A7 D Trust in me and I'll be worth - y of you.
*Researching versions on this one can be an interesting study. Numerous versions came out within a relatively short time of one another (as was so often the case with the pop standards.) However, Fisher's exemplifies the pop standard style; Patti Page recorded one that was a foreshadowing of the early rock-era ballad; and Etta James had one that was a bit of a crossover between rock-era ballad and R&B.
Trust In Me
Watermelon Weather Words & Music by Paul Francis Webster & Hoagy Carmichael Recorded by Perry Como, 1952, with Eddie Fisher*
Cdim G G/F# Em7 A7 G6 D DM7 It's watermelon weather, that summer kind of weather, G G/F# Em7 G/B A7 When people get together and sing; Em7 A7 D DM7 D7 D7/9 D9 G G/F# It's the time of year the stars seem to dance with laughter, Em B+ Em7 Em6 A7 And the moon's so big and ripe, it can hardly climb, G/B A7 Em7 Bright as a dime.
A7
Cdim G G/F# Em7 So why don't you meander
A7
G6 D DM7 to your best girl's veranda,
G G/F# Em7 G/B A7 And sorta kinda hand her the ring? G/B A7 D F#m B7 B7/F# For it's the sweetheart kissin' season, G6 Cdim G And all the world's in rhyme, G5 A7 D B7 E7 Gdim A7 G6 D When it's water - melon, sweet love tell - in' time.
A7 Em7 A7 Em7 A7 This is the time to sing this kind of purdy little ditty D G D A-walkin' along an' singin' a song an' clinging to someone purdy, Em7 A7 The type of a tune to go with the moon Em7 Gdim Em7 A That's sailin' along a way on high!
Em7 A7 D F#m Af - ter strollin' a while, for maybe a mile, Bm Bm7/E E7 B7 Remember to stop an' pop the ques - tion! Edim E B+ If your timin' is right, your future is bright, E Bm7-5 A7 As bright as a water - melon sky! Em7 A7 An' then when you found a bench for two, Em7 A7 Fou found your cue to linger D Em7 The chance you sought, to show what you bought, D Em7 D You happily thought to bring her, G G/F# To cinch the thing, you give her the ring, Em7 G/B A7 You purchased from the five an' dime! Edim D D7 Cdim G6 Cdim Gdim Take her in your arms an' whisper that you are mine all mine, G Edim D B7 With that line to sell, I'm here to tell, E Bm7-5 G/B A7 D That you'll do well in wa - ter - mel - on time!
G/B A7 D F#m B7 B7/F# For it's the sweetheart kissin' season, G6 Cdim G And all the world's in rhyme, G5 A7 D B7 E7 Gdim A7 G6 D When it's water - melon, sweet love tell - in' time.
*Yet another synthesis chart. There are elements of the introduction of this chart (preceeding the section that begins "This is the time to sing this kind of purdy little ditty") that come from a Bing Crosby-Peggy Lee duet which, to my ear, sounds better than the Como-Fisher version which is credited here. However, the Crosby-Lee version omits the uptempo second section that the Como-Fisher uses, and without it, the song is so short it feels like its over in little more than a heartbeat.
All I Want For Christmas Is You Words & Music by Andy Stone & Troy Powers Recorded by Vince Vance & The Valiants, 1989, Lisa Layne vocal
A A9 A A9 A C#m7 G#m7 Take back the hol - ly and mis - tle -
C#m7 toe,
D9 E7 D9 A F#m Silver bells on string D9 Dm6 A C#m7-5 F#m If I wrote a letter to San - ta Claus, D9 E7 Bm7-5 E7 Cdim E7 E7/6 I would ask for just one thing
A A9 A A9 A C#m7 G#m7 C#m7 I don't need sleigh rides in the snow D9 E7 D9 A Don't want a Christmas that's blue
F#m
D9 Dm6 A C#m7-5 F#m Take back the tinsel, stockings and bows D9 Bm7-5 E7/6 Cdim A A7 'Cause all I want for Christ - mas is you.
D C#m7 I don't need expensive things D9 E Bm7-5 A They don't matter to me D9 Dm6 A C#m7-5 F#7 All that I want, it can't be found B7 Cdim B7 E7 Cdim E7 Un - der - neath the Christ - mas tree
E7/6
A A9 A A9 A C#m7 G#m7 C#m7 You are the an - gel a - top my tree D9 E7 D9 A You are my dream come true
F#m
D9 Dm6 A C#m7-5 F#m Santa can't bring me what I need D9 Bm7-5 E7/6 Cdim A 'Cause all I want for Christ - mas is you.
Blue December Words & Music by Arthur Berman, Ralph Care & Marvin Kahn, 1951 Recorded by Hugo Winterhalter, 1952
A7 A G D Dalt G D Gdim F#7 I re - mem - ber one blue De - cem - ber, Edim E7/9 E7 E7/9 E Bm7-5 E7 As the snow fell, I fell in love; G/B A7 G/B A7 Em7 D F#7 B7 Til we met that De - cem - ber, my win - ters were grey, Cdim E Fdim(III) E7 Bm7-5 A Em7 But you changed blue De - cem - ber to May.
A7 A G D Dalt G D Gdim F#7 Then our ro - mance, just like the snow flakes, Edim E7/9 E Bm7-5 G G/F# Dis - ap - peared when win - ter was through;
Em7
G Gdim G Edim Em7 A7 Em7 A7 G6 D6 Bm With each De - cem - ber, each blue De - cem - ber, Bm7 E7/9 E7 E7/9 A7 A7sus4 D ( Gm I re - mem - ber sweet mem' - ries of you.
D )
Instrumental Interlude: first half of song
A7 A G D Dalt G D Gdim F#7 Then our ro - mance, just like the snow flakes, Edim E7/9 E Bm7-5 G G/F# Dis - ap - peared when win - ter was through;
Em7
G Gdim G Edim Em7 A7 Em7 A7 G6 D6 Bm With each De - cem - ber, each blue De - cem - ber, Bm7 E7/9 E7 E7/9 A7 A7sus4 D I re - mem - ber sweet mem' - ries of you.
A7
Everything Old Is New Again Words & Music by Peter Allen & Carole Bayer Sager Recorded by Peter Allen, 1974
Intro: | A - A9 - D9 - Fdim | A - E7 - A - E | E A9 A B7 B7/9 B7 When trum - pets were mel - low, A6 A A6 AM7 F#7 F#7/9 F#7 And ev' - ry gal on - ly had one fel - low -E7/6 Edim Fdim E7/6 E7 No need to re - mem - ber when, A A9 D9 Fdim A E7 A 'Cause ev' - ry - thing old is new a - gain.
E7 Fdim A A9 A B7 B7/9 B7 Danc - in' at church Long Is - land jazz-age par - ties A6 A A6 AM7 F#7 F#7/9 F#7 Wait - er bring us some more Bac - car - dis. E7/6 Edim We'll or - der
Fdim E7/6 now what they or - dered then,
A A9 D9 Fdim A E7 A 'Cause ev' - ry - thing old is new a - gain.
Bridge 1: C#7 C#7/G# Cdim(IV) C#7 Get out your white suit, your top hat and tails, F#7 Gdim F#7 Let's go backwards when forward fails; E7/6 E7 E7/6 E7 E7/6 E7 And mov - ie stars you thought were long dead E Cdim Edim E Now are framed be - side your bed.
A9 A B7/9 B7 Don't throw the past a - way; A6 A6 A F#7 F#7/9 F#7 You might need it some rain - y day. E7/6 Edim Fdim E7/6 Dreams can come true a - gain A A9 D9 Fdim A E7 A When ev' - ry - thing old is new a - gain.
Bridge 2: C#7 C#7/G# Cdim(IV) C#7 Get out your white suit, your top hat and tails F#7 Gdim F#7 Put it on backwards when forward fails E7/6 E7 E7/6 E7 But leave Gret - a Gar - bo a - lone E Cdim Edim E Be a mov - ie star on your own
C9 C D9 D7 And don't throw the past away; C6 C A7/9 A You might need it some rainy day. D7/9 G D7/9 G7 Dreams can come true again C G/B F E7-9 C G/B C When ev' - ry - thing old is new a - gain C G/B F E7-9 C G/B C When ev' - ry - thing old is new a - gain.
*Requested by recent visitor Peter Goodwin
Everything Old Is New Again
I Wish I Was Eighteen Again Words & Music by Sonny Throckmorton Recorded by George Burns, 1980
E A F#7 Bm A Bm At a bar down in Dallas an old man chimed in, Bm7-5 E7-9 Fdim A And I thought he was out of his head.
E
Cm7-5
E7
E A F#7 Bm A Bm Just being a young man I just laughed it off D9 A E Bm7-5 E7/6 E7 A When I heard what that old man had said.
E Cm7-5 E7 A F#7 Bm A Bm He said I'll never again turn the young ladies heads, Bm7-5 E7-9 Fdim A Or go running off in - to the wind.
E
Cm7-5
E7 A F#7 Bm A Bm I'm three quarters home from the start to the end. D9 A E Bm7-5 E7/6 E7 A And I wish I was eight - teen a - gain.
Refrain: A F#7 Bm D9 Bm7-5 E7/6 E7 A I wish I was eighteen again, and going where I've nev - er been. A F#7 D9 Bm7-5 Gdim D But old folks and old oaks standing tall just pre - tend.
I
D9 A wish I
E Bm7-5 E7/6 E7 A was eigh - teen a - gain.
E A F#7 Bm A Bm Now time turns the pages, and oh, life goes so fast. D9 Bm7-5 E7-9 The years turn the black hair
Fdim A all grey.
E
Cm7-5
E7
E A F#7 Bm A Bm I talked to some young folks -- hey they don't understand D9 A E Bm7-5 E7/6 E7 A The words this old man's got to say.
A F#7 Bm D9 Bm7-5 E7/6 E7 A I wish I was eighteen again, and going where I've nev - er been. A F#7 D9 Bm7-5 Gdim D But old folks and old oaks standing tall just pre - tend.
I
D9 A wish I
E Bm7-5 E7/6 E7 A was eigh - teen a - gain.
Instrumental Interlunde: | A | F#7 | D9 Bm7-5 Gdim | D |
D9 A E Bm7-5 E7/6 Lord I wish I was eigh - teen
E7 A a - gain
I Wish I Was Eighteen Again
I'll Remember You
Words & Music by Kui Lee Recorded by Andy Williams, 196
Intro: | G - B7 | C - D7 | D7 Cdim G I'll re - mem - ber you
Bm
C
Am7 D7 Cdim G E7 Am7 Long after this endless summer has gone C C/B I'll be
Am7 Am7/G Cm Cdim lone - ly oh so lonely,
C C/B Am7 D7 Am7 Cdim G Bm7 Living on - ly to to re - mem - ber you.
D7 Cdim G I'll re - mem - ber you,
Bm
Am7
C
Am7 D7 Cdim G E7 Am7 Your voice as soft as the warm summer breeze, C C/B Am7 Am7/G Cm Cdim Your sweet laugh - ter, mor - nings af - ter, C C/B Am7 D7 Am7 Cdim G Am7 E - ver af - ter, ooo, I'll re - mem - ber you.
G7
Am7 Cdim G7 (To your arms sone - day) Bridge: C C/B A Em7 To your arms someday
A7 Am7 Edim D7 Am7 I'll re - turn to stay.
D9 E7 Till then
Fdim E7 A C#m I'll re - mem - ber, too,
D9
E7 Fdim A Ev'ry bright star we made wish
C#m F#7 - es up - on
D DM7 Dm+7 Dm6 Love me al - ways, prom - ise al - ways. D F#m Bm7 Fdim E7 Oooh - oooh - oooh - oooh - oooh, Bm7-5 Fdim A F#7 You'll re - mem - ber, too.
D9
E7
Fdim
A
D7
Little Girl Blue Words & Music by Lorenz Hart& Richard Rodgers, 1935 Recorded byJoanie Summers, 1962 From the 1935 motion picture "Billy Rose's Jumbo"
C C/B Sit there
Am7
Dm7 G7 C and count your fingers,
C/B A7 F Fdim(III) What can you do? Old girl, you're through. C C/B Just sit there
Am7
F Em Dm Am7 G7 and count your lit - tle fingers,
F G7 C Unhappy little girl blue.
C C/B Sit there
Am7
Dm7 G7 and count the raindrops
C
C/B A7 F Fdim(III) Falling on you -- it's time you knew. C C/B All
Am7 F Em Dm Am7 G7 you can count on is the raindrops
F F/E G6 Cm7-5 G/B Fm That fall on lit - tle girl blue.
Fdim
C
C G Dm7 G7 G D7/9 G7 Fdim F C No use, old girl, you might as well sur - ren - der, G C C/B Am7 Am7/G E Your hopes are get - ting slender. Bm7-5 E Em7 Fdim Bm7-5 E Why won't somebody send a ten - der Eb Gm G# Bb7 Fdim Eb Little Blue boy to cheer up little girl blue.
*Requested by recent visitor Elsie Azar. I have lyrics for an intro verse on this song, but I've yet to find a recorded version that uses them so I have nothing from which to transcribe. If you know of one (or have one) I'd appreciate hearing from you.
It Must Have Been the Mistletoe Words & Music by Douglas Konecky & Justin Wilde, 1979 Recorded by Barbra Streisand, 2001
A7 D9 DM7 D9 Edim G G/F# A7 It must have been the mistletoe, the lazy fire, the falling snow, DM7 D9 DM7 D9 G E7/9 A7sus4 A7 The magic in the frosty air, that feel - ing ev' - ry - where DM7 D9 DM7 D9 D7/9 D7 Am7alt D7 It must have been the pretty lights that glistened in the si - lent night; GM7 G/B Cdim Em G6 A D9 A7 It may be just the stars so bright that shined a - bove you. G9 Em7 A D9 G9 G/F# Em7 Gdim D Our first Christmas -- more than we'd be dreaming of. F C Am7 Dm G9 G/F# A7 Ah, Saint Nich'las had his fingers crossed Em7 Cdim A7 That we would fall in love!
A7 D9 DM7 D9 F#m Bm Edim G It could have been the holiday, the midnight ride upon a sleigh G G/F# Edim Em7 G E7/9 A7sus4 A7 The countryside all dressed in white, the cra - zy snowball fight! DM7 D9 DM7 D9 D7/9 D7 Am7alt D7 It could have been the steeplebell that wrapped us up within its spell; GM7 G/B Cdim Em G6 A D9 A7 D It only took one kiss to know -- it must have been the mistletoe! G9 Em7 A D9 G9 G/F# Em7 Gdim D Our first Christmas -- more than we'd be dreaming of. F C Am7 Dm G9 G/F# A7 Ah, St. Nich' - las must have known that kiss Em7 Cdim A7 Would lead to all of this!
A7 D9 DM7 D9 Edim G G/F# A7 It must have been the mistletoe, the lazy fire, the falling snow, DM7 D9 DM7 D9 G E7/9 A7sus4 A7 The magic in the frosty air that made me love you! DM7 D9 DM7 D9 On Christmas eve our wish came true: D7/9 D9 Cdim D7 That night I fell in love with you. G G/F# Edim Em7 G6 A D9 A7 D B7 It only took one kiss to know -- it must have been the mistletoe! G6 A D9 A7 D B7 G6 A D9 A7 D It must have been the mistletoe! It must have been the mistletoe!
*Though credited here to Streisand, because hers was the version I located to use as a transcription source, this one was first recorded by Barbara Mandrell, and later covered by Vikki Carr.
It Must Have Been the Mistletoe
Just For Old Times' Sake Words & Music by Hank Hunter & Jack Keller Recorded by The McGuire Sisters, 1961
Refrain: G Am7 G/B C CM7 F Oh dar - ling, just for old times sake, G7 F7 C Turn back the hands of time; C A A7 F Pre - tend that you're still mine,
Fdim
C G7 C Just for old times sake.
C F C G7 C C7 F Al - though I know you said good - bye to me, G G9 G G7 F Fdim C I can't help think - ing how it used to be. C F C G7 C C7 F I guess I'll al - ways be in love with you -G7 G7/9 G7 G G7 G6 G7 C I can't for - get the things we used to do.
Repeat Refrain: G Am7 G/B C CM7 F Oh dar - ling, just for old times sake, G7 F7 C Turn back the hands of time; C A A7 F Pre - tend that you're still mine,
Fdim
C G7 C (Second time only: Just for old times sake.
A7
D G D A7 D D7/9 G Well, I know that if once more we share a kiss, A Asus4 You'll re - a -
A A9 A A7 G6 D lize that it's a thrill you miss.
D G D A7 D D7 G That old time feel - ing deep with - in your heart A7 A7/9 A7 A Gdim A6 A7 C Would make you give our love a brand new start.
Repeat Refrain: A Bm7-5 A7 D Gdim G Oh dar - ling, just for old times sake, A G D Turn back the hands of time; D B7 Cdim G Pre - tend that you're still mine,
Edim
D A7 D Just for old times sake.
Just For Old Times' Sake
On An Evening In Roma Words & Music by Umberto Bertini, Frederics & Sandro Taccani Recorded by Dean Martin, 1962
Em7 A7 D D9 D D9 D D9 Down each avenue or vi - a, street or str - ta D DM7 D DM7 D6 You can see 'em dis - ap - pear - ing two by two Edim Em7 On an evening in Roma
A7
Edim A Em7 A Do they take'em for espresso?
Em7 F#m Em7 Yeah, I guess so.
A Em7 A Em7 F#m Em7 On each lover's arm a girl I wish I knew A7 Edim D6 On an evening in Roma
Bridge: D D6 D7 D D9 D D7 G6 Though there's grinning and mandolining in sun - ny Italy E7 Edim E7 Bm7-5 A7 The beginning has just be - gun when the sun goes down
Em7 A7 D D9 D D9 D So please meet me in the pla - za near your ca - sa D DM7 D DM7 D6 I am only one and that is one too few Cdim G6 On an evening in Roma Gdim Cdim Em7 Gdim Don't know what the country's com - ing to, Em7 A7 D F#7 B7 But in Rome do as the Romans do Bm7-5 A7 Em7 Will you
A7
Bm7-5 A7 D on an eve - ning in Roma.
*Requested by recent visitor Ron Blacker.
We've Got A World That Swings Words & Music by Louis Yule Brown & Lil Mattis Recorded by Mel Torme, 1964
D A Gm7 Edim Up at dawning, sleepy and yawning, D C#m7-5 B7 Still the taste of wine; Em7 A7 D6 B7 Then I remember you're mine, and Em7 A7 D A7 I've got a world that's fine.
D A What's before me?
Gm7 Edim Routines that bore me,
D C#m7-5 B7 Punch the clock at eight; Em7 A7 D6 B7 Then I remember you're mine, Em7 A7 D And I've got a world that's great.
Bridge: F#7 Gdim F#7 Gdim Bm F#7 Atom bombs, Cape Kennedy, false alarms; Bm7-5 E Cdim Half the universe is up in arms,
Bm
E7
Bm7-5 Fdim A G/B Cm7-5 E Cdim Gdim So I flip a little, too, until I'm hold - ing you.
D A What's the hassle?
Gm7 Edim I'll buy the castle --
D C#m7-5 B7 We can live like kings. Em7 A7 D6 B7 If we're together for - ev - er, Em7 A7 F#m7 B7 I've got a world that, you've got a world that, G G/F# Em7 A7 D We've got a world that swings.
You'll Remember Me Words & Music by Arthur Hamilton & Stan Worth Recorded by Peggy Lee, 1970
A E F#m A E F#m You can slam the door, you can walk away, E7/6 D Fdim(III) Bm7-5 E7/6 E You can tear up my notes and my pho - to - graph, E7/6 A9 E7sus4 D6/9 A Fdim A E7sus4 E7 You can tear my heart in half if it makes you laugh, Cdim E D Cdim E D But I guar - an - tee, you'll re - mem - ber me. E D Edim E7/6 E I was part of you once, and I'll al - ways be.
Refrain: E E7/6 Bm7-5 A G Edim A Re - mem - ber me, I taught you how to find love, A G Edim A First love, happy love and blind love;
G
G
A Edim Gdim D Dm6 Now you're leaving me behind, love, Asus4 A F#m E D9 A D9 But part of me will al - ways be part of you.
Bm7-5
E
A E F#m A E F#m You'll re - mem - ber me, you'll re - mem - ber me, E7/6 D Fdim(III) Bm7-5 E7/6 E When you kiss some - one new, you'll re - mem - ber me. E7/6 A9 E7sus4 D6/9 A Fdim A E7sus4 E7 And when some - one tou - ches you, gent - ly tou - ches you, Cdim E D Cdim E D You'll re - mem - ber me, yes, and then you'll see E D Edim E7/6 E What it's like to make love to a mem - o - ry.
Repeat Refrain: E E7/6 Bm7-5 A G Edim A Re - mem - ber me, I taught you how to find love, A G Edim A First love, happy love and blind love;
G
G
A Edim Gdim D Dm6 Now you're leaving me behind, love, Asus4 A F#m E D9 A D9 But part of me will al - ways be part of you.
Instrumental interlude:
Bm7-5
E
first four lines of verse
Cdim E D Cdim E D I can say good-bye, I can set you free, E D Edim E7/6 E But as long as you live, you'll re - mem - ber me.
Repeat Refrain: E E7/6 Bm7-5 A G Edim A Re - mem - ber me, I taught you how to find love, A G Edim A First love, happy love and blind love;
G
G
A Edim Gdim D Dm6 Now you're leaving me behind, love, Asus4 A F#m E D9 Bm7-5 But I am part of you now, and
D9 Bm7-5 E D9 A you'll re - mem - ber me.
You'll Remember Me
Who Wouldn't Love You Words & Music by Carl Fischer & Bill Carey Recorded by Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme, 1960
Intro:
|
G -
Em | Am7 - D7 | G -
Em | Am7 - Cdim
-
D7
|
C Am7 C Cdim Who wouldn't love you, who wouldn't care? G Em7 Cdim G You're so enchanting, people must stare. C C/B Am7 Am7/G Cdim D7 You're the dream that dreamers want to dream about, G9 Edim Am7 Cdim You're the breath of spring that lovers gadabout, they're mad about.
C Am7 C Cdim Who wouldn't love you, who wouldn't buy G Em7 Cdim G The west side of heaven, if you just winked your eye? C C/B Am7 Am7/G B7 C B7 You're the answer to my ev' - ry prayer, Dar - lin', CM7 Am7 Gdim Cdim Am7 G Who wouldn't love you, who would - n't care?
Crazy He Calls Me Words & Music by Carl Sigman & Bob Russell Recorded by Billie Holiday, 1949 E A D9 AM7 D9 E7 AM7 I say I'll move the mountains, and I'll move the mountains D9 E7 Cdim E7 F#7 If he wants them out of the way; D9 Cdim D9 E7 A C#m7-5 F#7 Cra - zy he calls me -- sure, I'm cra - zy, D9 Edim E7 Crazy in love, I say.
E A D9 AM7 D9 E7 AM7 I say I'll go through fire, and I'll go through fire D9 E7 Cdim E7 F#7 As he wants it, so it shall be D9 Cdim D9 E7 A C#m7-5 F#7 Cra - zy he calls me -- sure, I'm crazy, D9 E7/6 A Crazy in love, you see.
Bridge: A Em7 A7 Edim D6 Like the wind that shakes the bough, G Edim D6 He moves me with a smile -F#7 Cm7-5 Bm7 The difficult I'll do right now; B7 Cdim B7 E The impossible will take a little while.
E A D9 AM7 D9 E7 AM7 I say I'll care for - ev - er, and I mean for - ev - er, D9 E7 Cdim E7 F#7 If I have to hold up the sky; D9 Cdim D9 E7 A C#m7-5 F#7 Cra - zy he calls me -- sure, I'm crazy, D9 E7/6 A Crazy in love am I. *Suggested by recent visitor Michael Kostenuk
Lady of Spain Words & Music by Stanley Damerell, Robert Hargreaves & Tolchard Evans, 1931 Recorded by Eddie Fisher, 1952
Refrain: C CM7 CM7/6 CM7 C Dm6 Dm La - dy of Spain, I a - dore you, G Dm6 G Dm6 G CM7/6 C Right from the night I first saw you, A A7 F A7 F A7 Dm My heart has been yearn - ing for you; D7 D6 D7 D6 D7 G7 What else could an - y heart do?
Verse: C CM7 CM7/6 CM7 C Dm6 Dm La - dy of Spain I'm a - peal - ing G Dm6 G Dm6 G CM7/6 C Why should my lips be con - ceal - ing A A7 F A7 F A7 Dm All that my eyes are re - veal - ing? Dm7 Dm6 Dm7 G Dm7 G/B C La - dy of Spain, I love you!
Am F Am Dm7 Am F Dm7 Am Night in Ma - drid, blue and ten - der; Am F Am Dm7 Am F Dm7 Am Spanish Moon makes silver splendor. D C Bb Fm Music throbbing, plaintive sobbing notes of a guitar Em C B7 While ardent Caballero serenades
Repeat Refrain:
Am F Am Dm7 Am F Dm7 Am There's sad - ness now in his plead - ing, Am F Am Dm7 Am F Dm7 Am It seems his La - dy's un - heed - ing, D C Bb Fm Darkness falling hear her calling love has won her heart, Em C B7 While ardent Caballero serenades.
Final Refrain: C CM7 CM7/6 CM7 C Dm6 Dm La - dy of Spain, I a - dore you, G Dm6 G Dm6 G CM7/6 C Right from the night I first saw you, A A7 F A7 F A7 Dm My heart has been yearn - ing for you; D7 D6 D7 D6 D7 G7 What else could an - y heart do?
D DM7 La - dy
D6 of
DM7 D Em6 Em Spain I'm a - peal - ing
A A9 A A9 A D6 D Why should my lips be con - ceal - ing B7 G B7 G B7 Em All that my eyes are re - veal - ing? G/B Em7/6 Em7 A Asus4 A D La dy of Spain, I love you!
*Requested by recent visitor John Cade. **Fisher used only the first verse of this song, sandwiched between two refrains - the second verse is not all that well known. If you really want to play along with his version, capo 3 and play the first refrain, the first verse, then skip to the final refrain.
Put Your Arms Around Me, Honey Words & Music by Albert Von Tilzer & Junie McCree, 1910 Recorded by Dick Haymes, 1943*
Verse (slow tempo): D F#m G6 Em7 D F#m G6 Night time is fall - in', ev' - ry - thing is still, Edim D Bm7 Em7 Edim D And the moon is shi - nin' from a - bove;
Cdim
A7
D F#m G6 Em7 D F#m G6 Cu - pid is call - in' ev' - ry Jack and Jill E7 Bm7-5 E7 Cdim A7 It's just a - bout the time to fall in love.
Refrain: D A7 Fdim D A7 Fdim Put your arms a - round me, hon - ey,
D
Fdim D hold me tight;
A7 Cdim A7 Cdim A7 Em7 A7 Huddle up and cuddle up with all your might. A Em7 A9 Em Em7/6 A7/9 Oh, oh, won't you roll those eyes, D Em7 A7 Cdim A7 Eyes that I just i - dol - ize. D A7 Fdim D A7 Fdim When they look at me my heart be
D -
Fdim D gins to float,
A7 Cdim A7 Cdim A7 Em7 A7 Then it starts a rockin' like a mo - tor boat. A7 G D F#m E7 D9 G A7/6 D Oh, oh, I never knew an - y girl like you.
Bridge: C#m7-5 I never
F#7 Gdim Bm F#7 Bm knew an - oth - er girl like you,
Bm7-5 E7 Bm7-5 A G/B A7 Fdim I never knew an - oth - er girl like you.
Repeat Refrain:
*Attribution this version to anyone is mis-representation, because so far as I know, the song has never been recorded like this. The intro verse (one of two verses provided in the 1910 original) is only about half of what the original contained - and it now sounds so dated that it would probably never get airtime today; worse, it is written minstrel-style ("night time am a-fallin'" is now pretty much offensive to just about everybody's ears -- certainly to mine.) One of the main problems with attempting to chart this tune is that the refrain to this song - which is about all anybody today remembers - is so doggone quick and short that it's over before it begins. The bridge is adapted from the Dick Haymes 1943 version, credited here. I'm posting it in this very corrupted form because it's a peppy song, well-suited to performance at retirement centers.
Put Your Arms Around Me, Honey
I Won't Cry Anymore Words & Music by Fred Wise & Al Frisch Recorded byTony Bennett, 1951 (#12
E7 Cdim AM7 C#m7-5 AM7 F#m DM7 E7/6 I won't cry an - y - more, now that you've left me; E7 Cdim AM7 C#m7-5 AM7 F#m C#m7-5 I won't cry an - y - more, now that you're gone.
F#7
D D9 D E6 E7-9 E7/6 A9 D9 F#m I've shed a mill - ion tears since we're a - part, DM7 B7 Cdim Bm7-5 E E7+5 But tears can never mend a bro - ken heart.
E7 Cdim AM7 C#m7-5 AM7 F#m DM7 E7/6 I won't sigh an - y - more, I'll just forget you, E7 Cdim AM7 C#m7-5 AM7 F#m C#m7-5 And I'm clos - ing the door of mem - o - ries.
F#7
D D9 D E6 E7-9 E7/6 Fdim(III) A F#m B7 Though you're the one love that my arms are longin' for, Fdim D D D9 E7/6 This is goodbye -- I won't cry
E7 E7/6 A an - y - more.
Rain Words & Music by Eugene Ford, Brian Alexander Morgan & Arthur Swanstrom Recorded by Dean Martin, 1997**
A D9 Rain,
A
C#m7-5 F#7 let us cuddle while the rain
Gdim
F#7
Cdim D Fdim E Cdim AM7/9 Pitter patters on the pane and we're a - lone A E D9 AM7/9 A E Cdim E7/9 A A chance to while a - way a dreamy af - ter - noon AM7 D9 Cdim F#7 Cdim DM7 E7 A love - ly peace - ful af - ter - noon so no one can see us.
A Rain,
D9
A
E D9 F#7 it's so cozy in the rain
Cdim D Fdim E There's no reason to complain
Gdim
F#7
Cdim AM7/9 if she's with you
Cdim E Fdim A C#7 Bm7-5 F#7 To hold her hand and then it's ten to one you'll kiss her DM7 E7/6 A In the rain, rain, rain.
(Instrumental Interlude: first verse)
A D9 A E D9 F#7 Rain, rain, rain, it's so cozy in the rain
Gdim
F#7
Cdim D Fdim E Cdim F#7 There's no reason to complain if she's with you
Fdim(III)
C#7
F#7
Cdim E Fdim A C#7 Bm7-5 F#7 To hold her hand and then it's ten to one you'll kiss her DM7 E7/6 A C#m7-5 F#7 Cdim DM7 E7/6 D9 Bm7-5 In the rain, rain, rain in the rain, rain, rain.
AM7
*Requested by recent visitor Andres Carrasco. **Since Martin died in 1995, the 1997 date on his album "Memories Are Made of This" album has to be a release date rather than a recording date, but I have been unable to determine when it actually was recorded. The liner notes to the album are reputed to be highly detailed and would almost certainly contain that information, but I've been unable to locate a copy to consult.
Small World Words & Music by Stephen Sondheim & Jule Styne Recorded by Johnny Mathis, 1959 (#20)
D6 F#m G D A7 D Funny, you're a stranger who's come here G D F#m Bm7 Em7 Come from an - oth - er town
A7
D6 F#m G D A7 D Funny, I'm a stranger my - self here D B7 Em7 A7 Small world, isn't it?
D6 G D A7 D Funny, you're a girl who goes trav' - lin' G D F#m Bm7 Em7 Rather than set - tlin' down
A7
D6 G Bm F#m Bm7 Funny, 'cause I'd love to go trav' - lin' D F#m7 B7 Small world, isn't it?
Bridge: G A D F#m Cdim G G/F# Em7 Edim D We have so much in com - mon it's a phe - nom - e - non G A D F#m Edim Cdim G G/F# Em7 Edim Gdim A7 We could pool our re - sour - ces by joining for - ces from now on
D6 F#m Lucky,
G D A7 D you're a girl who likes chil - dren
G D F#m Bm7 Em7 That's an im - por - tant sign
A7
D6 F#m G D A7 D Lucky, 'cause I'd love to have chil - dren D F#m7 B7 Small world, isn't it? D F#m7 E7/6 Funny, is G G/F# Small
Em7
E7 E7/6 n't it? Em6 Em7/9 and funny
A7/6 Em7 D and fine.
These Are The Things I Love Words & Music by Harold Barlow & Lewis Harris** Recorded by Della Reese, 1962
D D9 D DM7 D6 DM7 D E The glow of sun - set in the summer skies, Em7 G/B Em7/6 The gol - den
Em7 Em7sus4 Em7 Em7sus4 flick - er of the
G/B G/Bb fi - re - flies,
D Bm D Edim D9 A7 D9 E7 The gleam of love light in your loveing eyes, G G/F# Edim A7 D These are the things I love.
D D9 D DM7 D6 DM7 D E A sil - ver moon - beam peep - ing through the trees, Em7 G/B Em7/6 A bed of
Em7 Em7sus4 Em7 Em7sus4 tu - lips nod - ding
G/B G/Bb in the breeze,
D Bm D Edim D9 A7 D9 E7 The look you give in ans - wer to my pleas, G G/F# A A9 D These are the things I love.
Bb Gm F F7 Cdim Bb Once I thought that life was just a winter thing, Gm Eb Bb My heart was cold, and then Bb Gm F F7 Fdim D You came to me and like a breath of spring, Bm E Fdim You turned the silver snow to gold!
D D9 D DM7 D6 DM7 D E A rob - in's ser - e - nade when day is through, Em7 G/B Em7/6 Em7 Em7sus4 Em7 Em7sus4 G/B G/Bb A bub - bling brook be - side our ren - dez - vous, D Bm D Edim D9 A7 D9 E7 Your sweet voice whisp' - ring dar - ling, I love you, G G/F# A7 Edim D These are the things I love.
**Yet another case of "elegant plagiarism", the music for this tune is based on - or "stolen from", depending on one's perspective - Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto in D Major (Pathetique, No. 6, Op. 42 Symphony)
Time And The River Words & Music by Wally Gold & Aaron Schroeder Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1960 G D9 C Am7 Bm7 Time and the river will bring my love to me; Am7 Am7/G G If I must I'll wait forever F Dm G By the river that took her to the sea.
G D9 C Am7 Bm7 Here by the river we loved, we laughed we cried; Am7 Am7/G G But with time, my love, my darling F D7 G Left my arms and was gone with the tide.
Bridge: Em B7 C G How long I've been lonely; star of love, shine bright. Em C A7 D7 I need her, oh, lead her to my arms tonight.
G D9 C Am7 Bm7 Time and the river how swiftly they go by; Am7 Am7/G G But my heart will beat for no other C D7 G Til time stands still and the river runs dry.
A E D Bm7 C#m7 Time and the river how swiftly they go by; Bm7 Bm7/E A F#m But my heart will beat for no other D E7 A Til time stands still and the river runs dry.
E7
You Better Go Now Words & Music by Irving Graham & S. Bickley Reichner Recorded by Jeri Southern, 1956
A A9 Asus4 You bet - ter
D9 D Bm7 go now,
A7 D9 D Gdim Because I like you much too much, B7 Em7 A7 You have a way with you;
A A9 Asus4 D9 D You ought to know now
Bm7
A7 D9 D Gdim Just why I like you very much -B7 Em7 A7 The night was gay with you. Bridge: Em7/6 A7sus4 There's a
D moon
A7 above,
Em7 Bm7 F#7 And it gives my heart a lot of swing; Em7/6 In
A7sus4 your
D A7 eyes, there's love,
Bm7 F#m Em7 A7 And the way I feel it must be spring.
A I
A9 Asus4 want you
D9 D Bm7 so now -
A7 D9 D Gdim You have the lips I love to touch, B7 Em7 A7 You better go now. Edim DM7 B7 G6 D6/9/F# Em7 Edim D You better go, because I like you much too much.
Instrumental interlude: First three lines of second verse.
Coda: Edim DM7 Cdim B7 G6 D6/9/F# You better go, because I like you
Em7 Edim D much too much.
F#m
B7
B7/F# G6 D6/9/F# Em7 Edim D I like you much too much.
You Better Go Now
With A Song In My Heart Words & Music by Lorenz Hart & Richard Rodgers Recorded by Doris Day, 1954, with Harry James** From the movie "Spring Is Here," 1930
Intro Verse: E A C#m7-5 F#7 Though I know that we meet ev'ry night E D F#m B7 And we couldn't heve changed since the last time, Fdim A F#m D9 E7 A Edim To my joy and delight, it's a new kind of love at first sight. E A C#m7-5 F#7 Though it's you and it's I all the time, E D F#m B7 Ev'ry meeting's marvelous pastime. Fdim A F#m You're increasingly sweet, D9 E7 Fdim A Edim E Cdim So whenever we happen to meet I greet you
Refrain: A Cdim E7 A F#m Edim E7-9 With a song in my heart, I behold your adorable face. A E7-9 F#m A Edim F#m C#7 Just a song at the start, but it soon is a hymn to your grace. Bm Bm7/E B7 Cdim Bm When the mu - sic swells, I'm touching you hand F#m D9 Fdim C#7 D9 It tells that you're stand - ing near, and
A Cdim E7 A F#m D9 E7-9 At the sound of your voice, heaven opens his portals to me. F#m Bm7 C#7 F#m E7-9 F#m Bm7-5 Can I help but rejoice that a love such as ours came to be? F#m C#7 D A F#m B7 Yet I always knew I would live life through A Cdim D9 E7 A With a song in my heart for you.
D9
E
**Though credited here to Day, her recording did not include the introductory verse, which I found as recorded by Lawrence Grey and Bernice Claire in the 1930 film "Spring Is Here." With A Song In My Heart
You, My Love Words & Music by Mack Gordon & Jimmy Van Heusen Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1954 From the movie "Young at Heart"
G Em7 Am7 Cdim My love is ever you, my love, G G/F# Em7 Em6 Am7 D7 Now and for - ev - er, you my love. Dm6 E7 Bm7-5 A9 Am7 You walked into my lonely world, Dm6 E7 Bm7-5 A9 Am7 What peace of mind your smile unfurled.
F Dm7 Bb Edim Yes, and because of you, my love, F Dm7 Bb C7 My wishful dream came true, my love. Cm Cm7-5 D7 Em B7 Em7 A7 In my un - cer - tain heart, I am only certain of G G/F# Em7 Em6 C C/B Am7 How much I love you,
Cdim G my love.
*Requested by recent visitor Mike Cannon **By now you know that I'm doing interpretations of recordings -- not verbatim transcriptions. But there's at least one chord on this chart that is NOT AT ALL true to the original sound of the recording (and I had to lower things a half-step to get the chords to match the song.) The A7 chord I show over the word "of" in the next to last line actually sounds closer to an Fm7 (or perhaps a Bbm9) than to an A7 chord, but the high F note sounds sort of non-melodic to my ear, so I opted for the A7 chord with the natural high E instead. If I were to do a repeat on this one (which is desirable, considering how brief the song actually is) I'd start with the beginning of the second verse, hit the Bbm9 on "of" then modulate back to the A7 before finishing on the G chord.
Doesn't Anybody Love Me Words & Music by Benny Davis & Ted Murry Recorded by The McGuire Sisters, 1955
A Cdim Bm7-5 D9 A Does - n't an - y - bo - dy love me?
A Cdim Bm7-5 E Does - n't an - y - bod - y care?
D9 E7 D9 Edim E7 E Bm7-5 Cdim A Does - n't an - y - bod - y want me, an - y - bod - y, an - y - where?
A Cdim Bm7-5 D9 A A Cdim Bm7-5 E I ain't nev - er had no lov - in', I'm so tired of be - in' blue -D9 E7 D9 Edim E7 E D9 E7/6 A Ev' - ry - bod - y needs some - bod - y, and I need some - bod - y too.
A Em7 A7 D F#m There must be some - one
Bm7 Bm7/E Gdim E D9 E7 Bm7-5 for ev' - ry - one, they say;
A
A Em7 A7 D D9 Cdim Bm7-5 E That's why I ask my - self a mil - ion times a day.
A Cdim Bm7-5 D9 A Cdim Bm7-5 E Does - n't an - y - bod - y hear me when I say my lone - ly prayer? D9 E7 D9 Edim E7 Does - n't an - y - body love me?
A Em7 A7 D F#m There must be some - one
E D9 E7/6 A Does - n't an - y - bod - y care?
Bm7 Bm7/E Gdim E D9 E7 Bm7-5 A for ev' - ry sin - gle one they say.
A Em7 A7 D D9 Cdim Bm7-5 E That's why I ask my - self a mil - ion times a day.
A Cdim Bm7-5 D9 A Cdim Bm7-5 E Does - n't an - y - bod - y hear me when I say my lone - ly prayer? D9 E7 D9 Edim E7 Does - n't an - y - body love me?
E D9 E7/6 A Does - n't an - y - body care?
Alice Blue Gown Words & Music by Joseph McCarthy & Harry Tierney, 1919 Recorded by Barbra Streisand, 1967 Originally from the 1920 musical "Irene"
Refrain: A E7 A D9 E7 Cdim A In my sweet lit - tle A - lice blue gown, C#7 B7 D9 Bm7-5 Cdim B7 When I first wandered down in - to town, E Cm7-5 E7 A C#m7-5 I was both proud and shy, as I felt e' - ry
F#7 eye,
B7 Cdim E Cm7-5 E7 And in every shop window I primped passing by.
A E7 A D9 E7 Cdim A Then in manner of fash - ion, I'd frown, C#7 Fdim(III) F#m E7-9 And the world seemed to smile all a - round. D Cdim G#7 A C#m7-5 'Til it wilted, I wore it, I'll always a -
A7
F#m7 dore it,
D9 Bm7-5 E7 D9 Fdim A My sweet lit - tle A - lice blue gown!
Bridge Verse: E7 A D9 Cdim E7 A I once had a gown, it was al - most new; Bm F#m B7 E Oh, the daintiest thing, it was sweet Alice Blue, A F#m D9 Fdim A With little forget-me-nots placed here and there; B7 Cdim E Cm7-5 E When I had it on, I walked on the air; A C#7 F#m A7 And it wore, and it wore, and it wore, and it wore Cdim B7 Bm7-5 E Cm7-5 E7 Til it went and it wasn't no
more.
Repeat Second half of Refrain:
*Patterned after an arrangement found on bobskeyboardmusic.com
Am I Wasting My Time On You Words & Music by Howard Johnson & Irving Bibo, 1926 Recorded by Eddie Fisher, 1958
Intro Verse: G B7 E7 A7 D9 Am7 D9 Am7 G Edim Worried and blue, all over you, pleading for love but in vain; G B7 E7 A7 D9 Am7 D7 Am A9 Gdim D7 How I've implored, will my reward be on - ly heart - aches and pain?
Melody: G Cdim Am7 A7sus4 Am I wast - ing
Am7 D9 D7/9 G9 G Bm7 Em my time by think - ing you're mine
C C/B D9 Edim G6 And dream - ing the way that I do?
Edim
Edim
D7
G Cdim Am7 A7sus4 Am7 D9 D7/9 G9 G Bm7 Em Am I wast - ing the tears I cried all these years
Edim
E B7 E7 Just won - d'ring if your love is true?
G Cdim Am7 A7sus4 Am7 D9 D7/9 G9 G Bm7 Em Edim Will I lose in the end and just be a friend? C C/B D9 Am7 E Please tell me it's time that I knew. E7-9 C9 Am7 A7sus4 Cdim G/B Am7 G D6/7/9 E7 Will my heart have to pay, will you send me a - way Edim C C/B Am7 Cdim(IV) G Am I wast - ing my time on you?
(Instrumental Interlude:
First Verse)
G Cdim Am7 A7sus4 Am7 D9 D7/9 G9 G Bm7 Em Edim Will I lose in the end and just be a friend? C C/B D9 Am7 E Please tell me it's time that I knew. E7-9 C9 Am7 A7sus4 Cdim G/B Am7 G D6/7/9 E7 Will my heart have to pay, will you send me a - way Edim C C/B D9 Am7 E Edim C C/B D9 Am7 G Am I wast - ing my time on you? Am I wast - ing my time on you?
*Requested by recent visitor Harry Head **Credit here is given to Fisher, but mainly because I could identify when his version was recorded. In truth, this version is a synthesis of his and one by Vera Lynn (Fisher's did not include the verse so far as I've been able to tell) and probably owes more to Lynn's than to Fisher's...but I've been unable to identify when she recorded hers, and I dislike posting songs with incomplete information.
Am I Wasting My Time On You
I Have But One Heart Words & Music by Johnny Farrow & Marty Symes Recorded by Al Martino, 1972 From Connie's wedding in the movie "The Godfather"
E Cdim A AM7 F#m I have but one heart, Fdim E7 D9 I have but one heart
E7
Cdim A AM7 I have but one dream
F#m
Cdim Bm D9 this heart I bring you;
E D9 A F#m You are the one dream
Cdim A D9 to share with you.
E
A
A7 Gdim D Bm that I can cling to: D9 Bm7-5 A C#7 I pray comes true.
C#m Cdim(IV) G#7 Ebm7-5 G#7 C#m My Darling, un - til I saw you, I never felt this way; E C#m7 A F#m B7 B7/F# E7 And nobody else before you ever has heard me say
Bm7-5 A AM7 F#m You are my one love; E D9 A F#m I have but one heart
D9
A7 Gdim D Bm my life I live for you. Bm7-5 A to give to you.
*Requested by recent visitor Ron Deming.
I'll Hold You In My Heart Words & Music by Eddy Arnold, Thomas Dilbeck & Vaughn Horton Recorded by Eddie Fisher, 1957
E7 A Asus4 A Asus4 A I'll hold you in my heart A9 A A9 D Fdim D Fdim Bm Till I can hold you in my arms Bm7-5 A F#7 D9 Like you've never been held before
E
E7 A Asus4 A Asus4 A I'll think of you each day A9 A A9 D Fdim D Fdim Bm And then I'll dream the night a - way Bm7-5 A F#m E E7/6 A Till you are in my arms once more.
D Cdim The stars up in the sky
A D9 A know the reason why
C#7 Fdim(III) C#7 E Cdim E I feel so blue when I'm a - way from you.
E7 A Asus4 A Asus4 A7 I'll hold you in my heart A9 A A9 D Fdim D Fdim Bm Till I can hold you in my arms Bm7-5 A F#m E E7/6 E A So dar - ling please wait for me.
*Requested by recent visitor Ron Deming.
E7
Innamorata Words & Music by Jack Brooks & Harry Warren Recorded by Dean Martin, 1956 (#27)
A C#7 D9 If our lips should meet, In - na - mo - ra - ta, E7 Bm7-5 E7 A6 Kiss me, kiss me, sweet In - na - mo - ra - ta; AM7 Cdim D9 Hold me close and say you're mine E7 E7-9 AM7 With a love as warm as wine.
Edim
E7
A C#7 D9 I'm at heaven's door, In - na - mo - ra - ta; E7 Bm7-5 E7 A6 Want you more and more, In - na - mo - ra - ta. Gdim F#7 You're a sym - pho - ny C#m7-5 Bm Bm7-5 E7 E7-9 Fdim The very beau - ti - ful so - na - ta my In - na - mo - ra - ta, A F#m E7/6 E7 A Say that you're my sweet - heart, my love.
(Instrumental Interlude: first 2 lines of verse)
Gdim F#7 You're a sym - pho - ny C#m7-5 Bm Bm7-5 E7 E7-9 Fdim The very beau - ti - ful so - na - ta my In - na - mo - ra - ta, A F#m E7/6 E7 Dm6 Bm7-5 Fdim Say that you're my sweet - heart, my one and only sweetheart, A F#m E7/6 E7 A Say that you're my sweet - heart, my love.
*Requested by recent visitor Ron Deming.
I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face Words & Music by Alan Jay Lerner & Frederick Loewe Recorded by Dean Martin, 1960
G Am7 G7 C C9 C I've grown ac - customed to her face, Cdim Dm7 G7 She almost makes my day begin,
Dm7
G/B
Am7
G7
Edim F Em Gdim Dm7 I've grown accustomed to the tune she whistles night and noon, F Em Dm7 G Her smiles, her frowns, her ups, her downs Edim C C9 C Are second nature to me now,
G/B
Cdim Dm7 G7 Like breathing out and breathing in,
Am7
Dm7
G7
F Dm7 Cdim B7 C Em7 A I was ser - ene - ly in - de - pen - dent and content before we met Dm7 F G7 Bm7-5 E7 Fdim Fm Surely I could always be that way again and yet, Fdim D7 Fm I've grown ac - cus - tomed to her looks, C Em7 Gdim Dm7 Am7 D7/9 G7 C Ac - cus - tomed to her voice, ac - cus - tomed to her face.
G Am7 G7 C C9 C I've grown ac - customed to her face,
G/B
Cdim Dm7 G7 Dm7 She al - most makes the day begin,
G7
Am7
Edim F Em Gdim Dm7 I've gotten used to hear her say "Good Morning" every day, F Em Dm7 G Her joys, her woes, her highs, her lows Edim C C9 C Are second nature to me now,
G/B
Cdim Dm7 G7 Like breathing out and breathing in,
Am7
Dm7
G7
F Dm7 Cdim B7 C Em7 A I'm very grateful she's a woman, and so easy to forget Dm7 F G7 Bm7-5 E7 Fdim Fm Rather like a habit one can always break and yet Fdim D7 Fm I've grown ac - cus - tomed to the trace C Em7 Gdim Dm7 Am7 D7/9 G7 C Of something in the air, ac - cus - tomed to her face.
*Requested by recent visitor Keith Brown. **I've credited Martin's version here, only because it comes closer than others' versions do to how I would perform this. Obviously Rex Harrison's version is the gold standard, but his is too much talk-song for my taste; I'd rather treat it as the beautiful ballad that it is.
I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face
Never Let Me Go Words & Music by Jay Livingston & Ray Evans Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1956 From the movie "The Scarlet Hour"
Bm7 E7-9 Never let me go, love me much too much; Am7 Cdim If you let me go life would lose it's touch. G6 GM7 F#7 What would I be without you? F7 FM7 E7 There's no place for me without you.
Bm7 E7-9 Never let me go, I'd be so lost Am7 Cdim If you went away, G6 GM7 F#7 There'd be a thousand hours in the day Fdim E7 D9 AM7 Without you, I know.
D9
Cm7-5
AM7
E7-9 AM7 Bm7 E7-9 Because of one caress, my world was overturned; Bm7-5 E7-9 Am7 Cdim At the very start, all my bridges burned by my flaming heart. G6 GM7 F#7 You'd never leave me, would you? F7 FM7 B7 You couldn't hurt me, could you? D9 Fdim E7/6 Cdim A Never let me go, never let me go.
*Requested by recent visitor la Ó
Nights Are Longer Words & Music by Tommy Deering Recorded by The Four Freshmen, 1958
Fdim(III) E7 Bm7 Bm7/E E7 E7/6 AM7 D9 Nights are long - er since you went a - way; D9 Bm7-5 E7-9 E D9 E7 A AM7 I'll grow strong - er each pass - ing day.
AM7
A7
D D9 Dm+7 Dm6 A AM7 A7 A season turned, a lesson learned, someday I shall be wise. Dm E D9 Dm E I'll remember just how heartbreak feels D9 Bm7-5 E When I gaze in someone's eyes.
Fdim(III) E7 Bm7 Bm7/E E7 E7/6 AM7 D9 I'll be lone - some, but I'll show no grief; D9 Bm7-5 E7-9 E D9 E7 A C#m7-5 They say heart - break soon finds re - lief.
AM7
F#7
D D9 Dm+7 Dm6 A C#m7-5 F#7 And then one day I'll re - al - ize that it was meant to be; C#m7-5 Dalt D Cdim(IV) Cdim AM7 Since you went a - way from me.
Instrumental interlude: first two lines of second section D D9 Dm+7 Dm6 A C#m7-5 F#7 And then one day I'll re - al - ize that it was meant to be; C#m7-5 Dalt D Cdim(IV) Cdim AM7 Since you went a - way from me.
Put 'Em In A Box Words & Music by Sammy Cahn & Jule Styne Recorded by Doris Day, 1948 From the movie "Romance On The High Seas"
D Edim G A7-9 You can take the moon, gather up the stars D Bm7 C#7 And the robins that sing mer - ri - ly,
F#7
G6 E7-9 D F#m B7/9 Put 'em in a box, tie 'em with a ribbon E7 A7 D B7 And throw 'em in the deep blue sea.
G/B
D Edim G A7-9 You can take the flow'rs down in lovers lane D Bm7 C#7 And that sentimental po - et - ry,
F#7
G6 E7-9 D F#m B7/9 Put 'em in a box, tie it with a ribbon E7 A7 D Throw 'em in the deep blue sea.
Bridge: DM7 D Am7 D Am7 Not for me, all that stuff, G Am7 Edim G5 The dreams that ruin your sleep; G6 E7 G6 E7 Not for me, had enough -E7-9 A G/B Cm7-5 A7 Love is one thing you can keep.
D Edim G A7-9 You can take the plans and the wedding bells D Bm7 C#7 And whoever sings "Oh Promise Me,"
F#7
G6 E7-9 D F#m B7/9 Put 'em in a box, tie it with a ribbon E7 A7 B7 Throw 'em in the deep blue sea E7/9 A7 D 'Cause love and I we don't agree.
B7/F#
A7+5
(Instrumental Interlude 1 Verse)
D Edim G A7-9 Hansons through the park, kisses in the dark, D Bm7 C#7 All the promises made faith - ful - ly,
F#7
G6 E7-9 D F#m B7/9 Put 'em in a box, tie it with a ribbon E7 A7 D Throw 'em in the deep blue sea.
D Edim G A7-9 And you won't go wrong if you take a song D Bm7 C#7 Sung by Frankie Boy or Mister C,
F#7
G6 E7-9 D F#m B7/9 Put 'em in a box, tie it with a ribbon E7 A7 D Throw 'em in the deep blue sea.
(Repeat Bridge) D Edim G A7-9 You know what to do with good old "Tea for Two" D Bm7 C#7 And the girl for you, the boy for me;
F#7
G6 E7-9 D F#m B7/9 Put 'em in a box, tie it with a ribbon E7 A7 B7 Throw 'em in the deep blue sea,
B7/F#
E7/9 A7 D 'Cause love and I we don't agree.
*Requested by recent visitor Kiley Shaw. Put 'Em In A Box
Nights Are Long Words & Music by Roy Durkee Recorded by The Four Freshmen, 1965
A E7-9 DM7 A E7-9 DM7 G7 Nights are long since you went a - way, Bm7 F#7 Nothing I do
Gdim Bm7 C#7 Bm7 seems right with you gone.
E
A E7-9 DM7 A E7-9 DM7 G7 Life's all wrong since you went a - way, Bm7 Gdim F#7 Gdim Am7 E7 Am Lone - li - ness seems to fill my room.
G D9 Am7 G Em7 A B7 E I long to hold you and tell you how much I care; G D9 Am7 G Em7 A B7 E D7/9 I long to hold you and tell you it just is - n't fair.
A E7-9 DM7 A E7-9 DM7 G7 Life's all wrong since you went a - way; Bm7 Gdim =F#7 Gdim Am7 E7 Am D9 G Am7 Nothing I do seems right with you gone from me A Fdim DM7 Nights are long.
G
The Sand and the Sea Words & Music by Hal Hester & Barry Parker Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1955 (#23)
G7 C C/B A7 If I find peace of mind in the sand and the sea, A A7 Dm G7 CM7 Em7 A7 There's a hope in my heart that you'll soon be with me; F Fdim Am Am+7 There's a prayer that I share with the sand and the sea, F Dm7 C And it cries "Come to me, come to me."
G7 C C/B A7 As my eyes search the skies from the edge of the shore, A A7 Dm G7 CM7 Em7 A7 You are here in my arms for a moment or more; F Fdim Am Am+7 Then a tear rushes down to the sand and the sea, F Dm7 C And it cries "Come to me, come to me."
G7 Am7 Am+7 Em B+ But as long as there's sand, as long as there's sea, Dm7 G CM7 Em7 A7 As long as there's time, I'll wait hope - ful - ly; Dm G7 Am Em7 Am7 As long as there's heaven up a - bove, Am7/G F Am7 Dm7 G C Let the sand and the sea bring my love to me.
G7 Am7 Am+7 Em B+ But as long as there's sand, as long as there's sea, Dm7 G CM7 Em7 A7 As long as there's time, I'll wait hope - ful - ly; Dm G7 Am Em7 Am7 As long as there's heaven up a - bove, Am7/G F Am7 Dm7 G C Let the sand and the sea bring my love to me.
Serenade Of The Bells Words & Music by Kay Twomey, Al Goodhart, and Al Urbano Recorded by Jo Stafford, 1947 (#6)
A F#m Fdim D In the sleepy town of San Jua - ni - ta, E Bm7-5 E Cdim A C#m7-5 There's a story that a padre tells, F#7 Edim F#7 Edim Bm Of a gay senor and sen - o - ri - ta, Bm7-5 A F#m D9 E7 A And the ser -e - nade of the bells.
D9
E7
A F#m Fdim D Seems they asked the padre for per - mis - sion E Bm7-5 E Cdim A To be married early in the spring, F#7 Edim F#7 Edim Bm But their folks had made just one condition Bm7-5 A F#m D9 E7 A That the mission bells had to ring.
E Bm7-5 E7 Fdim A Ev' - ry - one knew the bells were bro - ken, Edim D9 E7/6 E7 A And hadn't sounded for a long, long time. C#7 C#7/G# Fdim(III) C#7 F#m Then one night the vil - lage was astounded Bm7-5 E B7 E For the bells began to chime!
A F#m Fdim D Still the bells are broken, goes the sto - ry E Bm7-5 E Cdim A But if in your heart a true love dwells F#7 Edim F#7 Edim Bm They will ring for you in all their glory, Bm7-5 A F#m D9 E7 A That's the ser - e - nade of the bells.
Take Me In Your Arms Words & Music (as Torna A Surriento) by Ernesto de Curtis & Giambattista de Curtis, 1902 English lyrics adapted by Joe Lilley Recorded by Dean Martin, 1962
Am A9 Am Once up - on a lovely time, Dm D9 Dm Am Ma - ny million dreams ago, F Dm7 Bm7-5 Am Once there was a man in love, Dear, Dm D9 Dm Dm7 E7 Dm7 A Ma - ny mil - lion dreams a - go.
A F#m E7 D Once he thought he had a sweetheart, E Bm7-5 Cdim A6 Then he broke the golden rule: A F#m E7-9 Bm Never take your love for granted -E Cdim E A Wise men often play the fool. A F#m E7 D Now he'd like to say "I'm sorry" -C#7 C#7/G# Fdim(III) F Can't you see with - in his heart Dm Dm6 Dm7 Dm6 Dm Dm7 Am With - out you there's no to - mor - row? Dm F E7 A Why should true love have to part? A A9 AM7 F#m D E7 Take me in your arms, E7sus4 E7 E D9 A I prom - ise to be true; Dm F Dm7 Am A9 Am Nev - er a - gain I'll stray A9 E7 Fdim A A - way from you.
This Time The Dream's On Me Words & Music by Harold Arlen & Johnny Mercer, 1941 Recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, 1956
E Cm7-5 E7 A Some - where, some - day,
F#m
A7 G/B Edim Gdim D We'll be close to - geth - er, wait and see; Dm Bm7-5 C#7 F#7 D E7/6 E7 D9 Fdim AM7 Oh, by the way, this time the dream's on me.
E7/9 E7 Bm7-5 AM7 You'll take my hand,
F#7
D9
F#m
A7 G/B Edim Gdim D And you'll look at me a - dor - ing - ly; Dm Bm7-5 C#7 F#7 D E7/6 E7 D9 Fdim A D9 But as things stand, this time the dream's on me.
A
A Cdim C#7 Fdim(III) F#7/6 It would be fun to be certain that I'm the one, F#7 Cdim B7/9 B7 B7/9 B7 Bm7 D9 Bm7-5 E7 To know that I, at least, supply the shoulder you cry up - on.
E Cdim Bm7-5 A F#m To see you through Bm7 E7-9 Cdim AM7 Till you're everything you want to be;
F#m
Bm7 E7-9 C#7 C#7/G# D E7/6 E7 D9 Fdim A It can't be true, but this time the dream's on me. (Instrumental interlude, 2 verses) (Repeat Bridge) E Cdim Bm7-5 A F#m To see you through Bm7 E7-9 Cdim AM7 Till you're everything you want to be;
F#m
Bm7 E7-9 C#7 C#7/G# D E7/6 E7 D9 Cdim B7 It can't be true, but this time the dream's on me. D E7/6 E7 D9 Bm7-5 This time the dream's on
A me.
What Will I Tell My Heart Words & Music by Irving Gordon, Jack Lawrence & Peter Tinturin Recorded by Eddy Howard, 1951 Cdim A E7 A Am A7/9 A7 I'll try to explain to friends, dear, A D6 Bm7 Dm6 The reason we two are apart. A F#m C#m7 Gdim B7 I know what to tell our friends, dear, E7/6 Edim E7/6 A6 But what can I tell my heart?
Fdim
Cdim A E7 A Am A7/9 It's ea - sy to say to strangers
E7
A7
A D6 Bm7 Dm6 That we played a game from the start; A F#m C#m7 Gdim D It's ea - sy to lie to strangers,
B7
E7/6 Edim E7/6 E D9 Bm7-5 But why tell a lie to your heart?
A
Bridge: A Am A7/9 A Am A7/9 A When I smile to hide all the tears inside, Edim A7 D Em7 Edim A7 D What an ache it will bring; Gdim B7 B7/F# Gdim B7 Then I'll wander home to a telephone E A Gdim Cdim That forgot how to ring.
A E7 A Am A7/9 A7 I could say you'll soon be back, dear, A D6 Bm7 Dm6 To fool the whole town may be smart; A F#m C#m7 Gdim B7 I'll tell them you'll soon be back, dear, E7/6 Edim E7/6 E A D9 But what can I tell my heart?
Bm7-5
A
B7/F#
Wouldn't It Be Loverly Words & Music by Alan Jay Lerner & Frederick Loewe Recorded by Julie Andrews, 1956 From the musical "My Fair Lady"
D D7 G Gm All I want is a room somewhere, D Bm7 E7 A Far a - way from the cold night air. D F#m Am7 B7 With one e - nor - mous chair, Gdim D - B7 Em7/9 Em7 Aoh, would - n't it be lov - er - ly?
A7
D A7 D D7/9 G G/F# Em7 Lots of choc'lates for me to eat, D A7 D D9 E7 A Lots of coal makin' lots of 'eat. D F#m Am7 B7 Warm face, warm 'ands, warm feet, Gdim D Bm7 G Gdim A7/6 D9 D Aoh, would - n't it be lov - er - ly?
A Edim E7 D9 Cdim Bm7-5 A C#7 Aoh, so loverly sittin' ab - so - bloom - in' - lute - ly D6 I
F#m still.
C#7 F#m C#m7-5 Edim B7 E Edim Em7 A7 would nev - er budge 'till spring crept over me windowsill.
D A7 D D9 G Gm Someone's 'ead restin' on my knee, D A7 D D9 E7 A Warm an' ten - der as 'e can be. D F#m Bm7 Am7 D9 B7 'ho takes good care of me,
Gdim D Bm7 G Gdim A7/6 D9 D Aoh, would - n't it be lov - er - ly? A9 A D9 D D7 Lov - er - ly, lov - er - ly,
G9 G D G Em7 lov - er - ly, lov - er -
D ly.
*This chart is based on an arrangement by Roy Sinclair, kindly provided to me at my request after watching him perform his version on YouTube. I transposed his from G to D, then added slight variations on both verse 2 and verse 3 -with the intent to show that you can play the song simply (verse 1) if you have a vocalist, or more elaborately (2 or 3) if you do the song as an instrumental and want to inject a little more color. Wouldn't It Be Loverly
You Keep Coming Back Like a Song Words & Music by Irving Berlin Recorded by Jo Stafford, 1946
A D D9 D G G5 G D You keep com - ing back like a song, A7 Dalt G D Gdim D Fdim D A song that keeps say - ing "Re - mem - ber". G A A9 F#m Cdim G A A7 D The sweet used-to-be that was once you and me F#7 A7 Em7 Bm7 A7 Em7 A G/B Cdim A7 Keeps com - ing back like an old mel - o - dy.
A D D9 D G G5 G D The per - fume of ro - ses in May A7 Dalt G D Gdim D Fdim C#7 Re - turns to my room in De - cem - ber. G5 Edim Em7 D From out of the past, F#m A D6 D D9 D7/9 G Where for - got - ten things be - long, G7 D D9 D Edim Em7 A7 D You keep com - ing back like a song.
D7
You Took Advantage of Me Words & Music by Lorenz Hart & Richard Rodgers Recorded by Linda Ronstadt, 1984 From the 1928 Broadway show "Present Arms"
...And here's the newly-transcribed alternate version:
G6 E7-9 Am7 D9 I'm a sen - ti - men - tal sap, that's all; Bm7 Edim Am7 Cdim What's the use of try - in' not to fall? D7/9 G7 C Cm I have no will -- you've made your kill Em7 Cdim G 'Cause you took ad - van - tage of me.
D7
G6 E7-9 Am7 D9 I'm just like an ap - ple on a bough, Bm7 Edim Am7 Cdim And you're gon - na shake me down some - how. D7/9 G7 So what's the use?
C9 Cm You cooked my goose
Em7 Cdim G 'Cause you took ad - van - tage of me.
Bridge: G F#7 Cdim Em I'm so hot and both - ered that I don't know C D7 G My el- bow from my ear;
B7
G F#7 Cdim Em I suf - fer some - thin' aw - ful each time you go, C D7 B7 And much worse when you're near.
G6 E7-9 Am7 D9 Here I am with all my brid - ges burned; Bm7 Edim Am7 Cdim Just a babe in arms where you're con - cerned, D7/9 G7 C9 Cm So lock the doors and call me yours Em7 Cdim G 'Cause you took ad - van - tage of me.
D7
(Instrumental Interlude - 2 verses)_ Bridge: G F#7 Cdim Em I'm so hot and both - ered that I don't know C D7 G My el- bow from my ear;
B7
G F#7 Cdim Em I suf - fer some - thin' aw - ful each time you go, C D7 B7 And much worse when you're near.
G6 E7-9 Am7 D9 Here I am with all my brid - ges burned; Bm7 Edim Am7 Cdim Just a babe in arms where you're con - cerned, D7/9 G7 C9 Cm So lock the doors and call me yours Em7 Cdim G E7 'Cause you took ad - van - tage of me, yeah, Em7 Cdim G E7 You took ad - van - tage of me, aw, Em7 Fdim Am7 Cdim G E7-9 You took ad - van - tage of me.
Am7
Cdim
G
Time And The River Words & Music by Wally Gold & Aaron Schroeder Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1960 (#30)
A AM7 A E D9 Bm7 C#m7 Time and the river will bring my love to me; D D9 D A F#m If I must, Ill wait for - ev - er G G/F# Bm7-5 E7-9 A By the river that took her to the sea.
A AM7 A E D9 Bm7 C#m7 Here by the river, we loved, we laughed, we cried D D9 D A F#m But with time, my love, my darling G G/F# E7-9 Bm7-5 A Left my arms and was gone with the tides.
F#m C#m7 How long I've been lonely!
D Bm7-5 A Star of love; shine bright.
F#m D B7 E I need her, oh, lead her to my arms tonight.
A E D9 Bm7 C#m7 Time and the river -- how swiftly they go by. D D9 A But my heart will beat for no other
F#m
D9 Bm7-5 E7-9 Fdim A Til time stands still and the river runs dry.
A Woman In Love Words & Music by Frank Loesser Recorded by Frankie Laine, 1955
G G9 G Bm Am Am+7 Your eyes are the eyes of a woman in love, D7 Am7 D9 Am7 G6 And, oh, how they give you a - way.
Am7
D9
B7
Bm7-5 E7 Am Am+7 Am7 Why try to deny you're a wo - man in love A A7 D9 When I know very well what they say?
Am7
D7
D9 Am7 D7 G Bm Am Am+7 They say no moon in the sky ever lent such a glow: D9 Am7 D7 Am7 G Some flame deep within made them shine.
B7
Bm7-5 E Bm7-5 E7 Am A9 Those eyes are the eyes of a woman in love, A F7-9 G D7 Bm7-5 And may they gaze ever more into mine,
E
A7
G G9 G D9 Am7 D7 G D7 Crazily gaze, ev - er more, in - to mine.
Instrumental interlude: first two lines of verse
Bm7-5 E Bm7-5 E7 Am A9 Those eyes are the eyes of a woman in love, A F7-9 G D7 Bm7-5 And may they gaze ever more into mine,
E
G G9 G D9 Am7 D7 G Crazily gaze, ev - er more, in - to mine.
*Requested by recent visitor Ron Deming
A7
Am7
D9
Faithful Forever Words & Music by Ralph Rainger & Leo Robin Recorded by Glenn Miller, 1940 (#4
D7/9 G G/F# D7 Am7 G7 G7/5 Faith - ful for - ev - er what - ev - er I do C C9 C Am7-5 D9 G D7/9 G Re - mem - ber I'm true, re - mem - ber that D7/9 G G/F# D7 Am7 G7 G7/5 Faith - ful for - ev - er and thank - ful for you C C9 C Am7-5 D9 G D7/9 G I'll keep smi - ling through, re - mem - ber that.
G7 Am7 Cdim B7 Em We may be apart now and then. B7 Em B7 Em But I'll hold you in my heart Cdim Am7 D+5 Till you're in my arms a - gain.
D7/9 G G/F# D7 Am7 G7 G7/5 Faith - ful for - ever I prom - ise to be C C9 C Am7-5 D9 So al - ways have faith in me.
G
D7/9
G
*Requested by a recent visitor who declined to be credited
Flamingo Words & Music by Ed Anderson & Ted Grouya Recorded by Duke Ellington, 1940, Herb Jeffries vocal
A7 D Bm Em Fla-min-go,
A7 Dm like a flame in the sky
G7
Gm7 Bb7 A7 Fdim A7 D Flying over the island to my lover near-by
A7 D Bm Em Fla-min-go,
A7 Dm with your tropical hue
G7
Gm7 Bb7 A7 Fdim A7 D For it's you I rely on and the love that is true
Gm7 Gdim The wind sings a song
Edim F to you as you go
Dm7 C7 F Bb The song that I hear below, the murmuring heart
A7 D Bm Em Fla-min-go,
A7
A7 Dm G7 when the sun meets the sea
Gm7 Bb7 A7 Fdim A7 D Say farewell to my lover and hasten to me.
*Requested by a recent visitor who declined to be credited
High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darlin') Words & Music by Ned Washington & Dmitri Tiomkin Recorded by Frankie Laine, 1952 (#5)
A E A D9 A9 A Do not forsake me, oh my dar - lin' A A9 A A9 A7 D9 On this, our wed - din' day
G - A
G- A
Bm
Bm F#m Bm7 E A F#7 C#7 E7 Do not forsake me, oh my dar - lin' -- wait-, wait along
A E A D9 A9 A I do not know what fate a - waits me, A A9 A A7 D F#7 I on - ly know I must be brave Bm F#m Cdim E D9 A And I must face a man who hates me D Dm6 A D Or lie a coward,
Dm6 A a craven coward
D Cdim A F#m D9 Dm6 A Or lie a cow - ard in my grave
A7
D F#m Bm Bm7/E Oh, to be torn 'tweenst love and duty A D9 A S'posin' I lose my fair-haired beauty D F#m Bm Cdim Look at that big hand move along A Nearin'
D9
A high noon
A7
D F#m Bm Bm7/E He made a vow while in state prison A D9 A Vowed it would be my life or his'n Dm I'm not afraid of death but oh A F#m D9 Cdim Bm7-5 E7 What will I do if you leave me?
A E A D9 A9 A Do not forsake me, oh my dar - lin' A A9 A A7 D F#7 You made that promise as a bride Bm F#m Cdim E D9 A Do not forsake me, oh my darlin' D Dm6 A D Dm6 A Although you're grievin', don't think of leavin' D Cdim A F#7 D9 E7 A Now that I need you by my side. A7 Dalt Wait along,
D
Cdim A6 - A wait along
A7 D Wait along,
Bm7 Bm7-5 wait a -
A long.
G - A
G - A
High Noon
Humpty Dumpty Heart Words & Music by Johnny Burke & Jimmy Van Heusen Recorded by Glenn Miller Orchestra, 1942
C G Fdim C F A7 Who's giving that line to you? Am E7 Fdim F Em7 Bb9 You think it's divine, do you? C Am G7 Fdim C A7 You're a crazy Humpty Dumpty heart.
Dm7
G7
C G Fdim C F A7 You're letting a grin kid you, Am E7 Fdim F Em7 Bb9 You never did win, did you? C Am G7 Fdim C Just a silly Humpty Dumpty heart.
CM7
C7
C F C F F7/6 F Fm E Don't mean to criticize, or say I'm wise, E7 C G/B Am7 C E7 But if you'll just re - call, C G/B Am B7 F G Fdim F G7 You sat on a garden wall, and you know what hap - pened.
C G Fdim C F A7 You'll still have a chance, won't you? Am E7 Fdim F Em7 Bb9 You sure want romance, don't you? C Am F G Fdim C Hope you're lucky, Humpty Dump - ty heart.
*Requested by recent visitor Norman Phillips
It's So Easy to Forget Words & Music by Gordon Charles & Jean David Recorded by The Four Lads, 1957
A7 Em7 A7 Em7 A7 Edim D D9 D6 It's so easy to forget the things I learned in school, D9 Cdim A7 Em7 A7 Edim Bm D7 Like what year Columbus sailed the ocean blue. Am7 D9 D7 G G/B A A9 A D F#m Bm7 For I'm too bus - y rememb'ring the tears we wouldn't cry C#7 Fdim(III) C#7 When we said good-bye
Fdim(III) A Fdim A E A7 -gee, I thought I'd die.
A7 Em7 A7 Em7 A7 Edim D D9 D6 It's so easy to forget the things in hist'ry books, D9 Am7 D7 Am7 D7 D9 D7/9 G G/F# Things like who did what to whom at Wa - ter - loo. Edim A7 D Edim G Gdim D Edim G It's so easy to forget, so very easy to forget, Gdim G G/F# Em7 Edim When all I re - mem - ber
A7 D is you.
A7 Em7 A7 Em7 A7 Edim D D9 D6 It's so easy to forget the things in hist'ry books, D9 Cdim A7 Em7 A7 Edim Bm D7 Things like who did what to whom at Wa - ter - loo. Edim A7 D Edim G Gdim D Edim G It's so easy to forget, so very easy to forget, Gdim D A7 When all I
G F#m re - mem -
A D A7 G F#m Edim ber, all I re - mem - ber,
G5 G5/F# G/B A7sus4 A7 D All I re - mem - ber is you.
Em7
That Was a Big Fat Lie Words & Music by Sammy Cahn & Jule Styne Recorded by Doris Day, 1948 From the movie "Romance on the High Seas"
Am E7 Am7 G/B C Am7 Em7 Cdim I kind of believed you when you said your nights were lone - ly G D9 G G/F# A Until the day that I came by; C Bm7 C C/B D9 Cdim But when you whispered that I was your one and on - ly, C Am7 D7 That was a big fat lie.
Am E7 Am7 G/B C Am7 Em7 Cdim I should have been wiser than I was, and seen right through you, G D9 G G/F# A But the moon got in my eye; C Bm7 C C/B D9 Cdim That stuff about I never lived until I knew you, C Cdim G That was a big fat lie.
D7/9 Em B7 Cdim Em B7 You must have started to fib when you were wearing a bib Cdim G Em7 Am7 Edim G And such a hab - it's hard to break; E7 A E Fdim A E A little lie is okay, but when you lie night and day, E7 Am Am7 D7 That's more than even I can take.
Am E7 Am7 G/B C Am7 Em7 Cdim You told me we oughta marry, and I let you sway me, G D9 G G/F# A Kissed my happy days good - bye; C Bm7 C C/B D9 Cdim And when you told that man you'd honor and o - bey me, C Am Cdim D D7 G That, baby, was a big fat lie.
Spoken:
Lets face it you're no George Washington C C/B Am7 Am7/G Bm7 Bm7-5 E An over exaggeration of a super pre - var - i - ca - tion -Edim Am7 D7 G Just a big fat lie.
That Was a Big Fat Lie
The Trolley Song Words & Music by Ralph Blane & Hugh Martin Recorded by Judy Garland, 1944 From the movie "Meet Me In St. Louis"
E7 A D9 E7 A D6 With my high starched collar and my high topped shoes E7 A D9 A And my hair piled high upon her head Edim Bm7 E A C#m I went to lose a jolly hour on the trolley Cdim B7 Bm7-5 And I lost my heart instead
E7
E7 A D9 E7 A D6 With his light brown derby and his bright green tie E7 A D9 A He was quite the handsomest of men Edim Bm7 E A C#m I started to yen so I counted to ten Cdim B7 Bm7-5 Then I counted to ten again
E7
A DM7 A "Clang, clang, clang" went the trolley A F#m D9 "Ding, ding, ding" went the bell
DM7
E7
A DM7 A DM7 "Zing, zing, zing" went my heart-strings A D9 E7 A From the moment I saw him I fell
A DM7 A "Chug, chug, chug" went the motor A F#m D9 "Bump, bump, bump" went the brake
DM7
E7
A DM7 A DM7 "Thump, thump, thump" went my heart-strings E7 A F#m D9 E7 A When he smiled, I could feel the car shake Bm7-5 E7 Fdim A He tipped his hat and took a seat Edim E D9 E7/6 Fdim A He said he hoped he hadn't stepped upon my feet A+5 F# Gdim Bm He asked my name, I held my breath C#m7-5 D Cdim Bm7-5 Edim E7 I couldn't speak because he scared me half to death
A DM7 A DM7 "Buzz, buzz, buzz" went the buzzer A F#m D9 E7 "Plop, plop, plop" went the wheels A AM7 A7 D6 D7 "Stop, stop, stop" went my heart-strings Fdim A D9 A7 Fdim E7/9 As he started to go then I started to know how it feels Cdim A6 When the universe reels.
Bm7-5 E7 Fdim A The day was bright, the air was sweet Edim E D9 E7/6 Fdim A The smell of honeysuckle charmed you off your feet. A+5 F# Gdim Bm You thought you'd sing but couldn't squeek -C#m7-5 D Cdim Bm7-5 Edim E7 In fact you loved him so you couldn't even speak.
The Trolley Song 2/3
A DM7 A DM7 "Buzz, buzz, buzz" went the buzzer A F#m D9 E7 "Plop, plop, plop" went the wheels A AM7 A7 D6 D7 "Stop, stop, stop" went my heart-strings Fdim A D9 A7 Fdim A6 As he started to leave I took hold of his sleeve with my hand Fdim(III) E7 D9 E7/9 E7 E7/9 if it were planned he stayed on with me
And as
E Cdim Fdim(III) C#7 D And it was grand just to stand with his hand holding mine Cdim D9 Bm7-5 A To the end of the line.
*Requested by recent visitor who declined to be credited. Purists will no doubt note that while Garland does a half-step raise at the end of the second bridge, this version does not include it. You can transpose the last verse up one fret if you wish.
The Trolley Song 3/3
You're My Everything Words & Music by Mort Dixon, Joe Young & Harry Warren Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1964
G7/6 C9 C B7 E7 You're my everything underneath the sun, A7 Dm Dm+7 You're my everything,
Dm7 Dm6 G6/7/5 rolled up into one.
G7 G6 C Gdim Dm7 G7 You're my only dream, my only real re - al - i - ty, Cdim E7-9 Am Am+7 Am7 D D7 Dm7 G7 You're my i - dea of a perfect per - son - al - i - ty.
G7/6 C9 C B7 E7 You're my everything, everything I need; A7 Dm Dm+7 Dm7 Dm7 E7-9 You're the song I sing and the book I read.
E7
E7sus4 E7 Am Am+7 E7-9 G6 G5 G6 E7/9 You're a way beyond belief, and just to make it brief, Bm7-5 G Cdim Dm7 G7/6 C You're my winter, summer, spring, my everything.
*Requested by recent visitor Carlos Nable, Jr.
You Fascinate Me So Words & Music by Carolyn Leigh & Cy Coleman Recorded by Blossom Dearie, 1959
CM7 G CM7 Em7 Fdim C Dm7 I have a feeling that beneath the little halo on your noble head,
G7
CM7 Em7 CM7 Em7 G#7 There lies a thought or two the devil might be interested to know; G#7 Cm G#7 Cm Gdim G#7 You're like the finish of a novel that I'll finally have to take to bed, G Edim G7 G G7 CM7 You fas - ci - nate me so.
CM7 G CM7 Em7 Fdim C Dm7 G7 I feel like Christopher Columbus when I'm near enough to contemplate CM7 Em7 CM7 Em7 G#7 The sweet geography descending from your eyebrow to your toe; G#7 Cm G#7 Cm Gdim G#7 The possibilities are more than I can possibly e - nu - mer - ate -G Edim G7 G G7 CM7 That's why you fas - ci - nate me so.
G G9 Fdim Fm So ser - mon - ize and preach to me, CM7/6 CM7 CM7/6 CM7 Cdim Edim Dm7 G7 Make your sanc - ti - mon - i - ous lit - tle speech to me.
CM7 G CM7 Em7 Fdim C Dm7 G7 But oh my darling you forgive my inability to concentrate; CM7 Em7 CM7 Em7 G#7 I think I'm dealing with a powderkeg that's just about to blow. G#7 G#m7 CM7/6 Cdim CM7/6 Edim Will the end result deflate me, or will you an - ni - hi - late me? F G Dm7 G7 Fdim G You fas - ci - nate me so.
(Instrumental Interlude - one full verse)
G G9 Fdim Fm So ser - mon - ize and preach to me, CM7/6 CM7 CM7/6 CM7 Cdim Edim Dm7 G7 Make your sanc - ti - mon - i - ous lit - tle speech to me.
CM7 G CM7 Em7 Fdim C Dm7 G7 But oh my darling you forgive my inability to concentrate; CM7 Em7 CM7 Em7 G#7 I think I'm dealing with a powderkeg that's just about to blow. G#7 G#m7 CM7/6 Cdim CM7/6 Edim Will the end result deflate me, or will you an - ni - hi - late me? Dm7 G Dm7 G/B G7 Am Em7 Am Em7 Cdim You ir - ri - tate me, you ag - gra - vate me, Dm7 G Cdo, Dm7 Fdim C You fas - ci - nate me so.
*While this one may not qualify as either popolar or a standard (my usual qualifiers for inclusion on this site) this song climbed into my brain and refused to leave, so I'm including it. Blossom Dearie was a unique entertainer. When first heard, her child-like voice makes one inclined not to take her seriously; but the precision of her delivery (not to mention the elegance and precision also present in her piano musicianship) demand to be heard...and the experience is well worth your while. Equally worthwhile is the intricacy and cleavorness of Carolyn Leigh's lyric.
You Fascinate Me So
Tea For Two Words & Music by Irving Caeser & Vincent Youmans, 1924 Recorded by Doris Day, 1950*
D A7 Dalt G6 G5 I'm discontented with homes that are rented, G6 D Em7 A7 D D+ So I have invented my own; Bm F#7 Bm7 Edim Darling, this place is a lover's oasis, Bm F#7 Bm Where life's weary chase is unknown. Em7 A7 D Far from the cry of the city, F#m7 Edim G D Em7 Where flowers pretty caress the streams,
A7
D A7 D6 G Cozy to hide in, to live side by side in, A7 D Em7 A7 D Don't let it abide in my dreams.
Em7 A7 Em7 A7 Pic - ture you up - on my knee, DM7 D6 DM7 D6 Jut Tea for two and two for tea; Em7 A7 Em7 A7 D Just me for you and you for me a - lone.
D6
G#m7 C#7 G#m7 C#7 No - bod - y near us to see us or hear us, F# F#6 F# F#6 No friends or re - la - tions on week - end va - ca - tions, G#m7 C#7 G#m7 C#7 F# Fm7 We won't have it known, dear, that we own a tel - e - phone, dear;
Em7 A7 Em7 A7 Day will break, and you'll a - wake, DM7 D6 DM7 D6 And start to bake a su - gar cake; Em7 A7 Em7 A7 B7 For me to take for all the boys to see.
Gdim
B7
Em F#m7 B+ B7 We will raise a fam - i - ly, Cdim Em Gm A7 A boy for you, a girl for me, G A7 Em7 A7 D Oh, can't you see how hap - py we would be?
*This song has been recorded over 900 times, as everything from a cha-cha to a ballad, by jazz musicians and pop artists and probably Murphy's dog. In my original chart, I had synthesized several of them, citing Doris Day in my attribution mainly because I liked her voice. After recently watching "Tea For Two" on a classic movie channel, and having heard Day and Gordon MacRae do the entire song, intro verse and all, there's no question in my mind that this attribution is entirely appropriate.
Tea For Two
Almost In Your Arms Words & Music by Ray Evens & Jay Livingston Recorded by Sophia Loren, 1958 From the movie "Houseboat"
D9 G6 G/F# Edim G Am7 D7 You're here, that moment's near, I'm almost in your arms; D7/9 Am7 Cdim C Am7 Edim G To - night, the mood is right, I'm al - most in your arms. G7/9 G7 G7/9 G7 CM7/6 Edim One sigh, one word and I will rush to your em - brace G6 Cdim G6 C Bm7-5 Am7 Say that certain word, sigh that certain sigh Cdim Edim Am7 C Bbm7-5 G6 And with all my heart, to your arms I'll fly.
D9 G6 G/F# Edim G Am7 D7 It's strange, how we are changed by things that seem so small; D7/9 Am7 Cdim C Am7 Edim G One look can write a book, one touch can say it all. G7/9 G7 G7/9 G7 CM7/6 Edim We've known those nights a - lone, and now we have found our way; G6 Cdim G6 C Bm7-5 Am7 I'm almost in your arms, almost in your arms, C Edim Am7 Cdim G Almost in your arms to stay.
Be A Child At Christmas Time Words & Music by Martin Broones & William A. Luce Recorded by Doris Day, 1964
G5 Em7 G5 Em7 G5 Gdim Cdim D7 Be a child at Christmas time, with a merry heart a - glow; Am7 D9 Am7 D7 C C/B Cdim D7 G Through a frosty window pane, you can see the fall - ing snow.
D7
G5 Em7 G5 Em7 G5 G G5 Cdim C Trim the tree with candy canes, listen to the church bell chime; Am7 Cdim G9 E7 Cdim C C/B Cdim D7 G Say little prayer at night, be a child at Christ - mas time.
G5 Em7 G5 Em7 G5 Gdim Cdim D7 Only children understand what a merry heart can do; Am7 D9 Am7 D7 C C/B Cdim D7 G Be a child and you'll agree ev'rything is bright and new.
D7
G5 Em7 G5 Em7 G5 G G5 Cdim C When the snow comes dancing down and you hear the church bell chime, Am7 Cdim G9 E7 Cdim C C/B Cdim D7 G Let your heart be young again -- be a child at Christ - mas time.
The Best Things Happen While You're Dancing Words & Music by Irving Berlin Recorded by Danny Kaye, 1954 From the movie "White Christmas"
E7 A F#m D9 E7 Bm7-5 A F#m D9 The best things happen while you're dancing -E7 A Cdim Things you would not do at home D9 Edim Bm7 Bm7-5 Come naturally on the floor.
E7
Bm F#7 Bm E7 Cdim Bm F#7 For danc - ing soon becomes ro - manc - ing,
Bm
E7 D6 Fdim When you hold a girl in your arms D9 E7 Fdim A D9 That you've never held be - fore.
A
E7
A D9 A D9 A7 D9 A7 E - ven guys with two left feet Cdim A D9 A7 Cdim A7 D9 A7 Come out al - right if the girl is sweet. A D9 F#m Cdim Gdim Cdim A7 A AM7 A7 If by chance their cheeks should meet while danc - ing, E7 Cdim A F#m D9 Bm7-5 A Proving that the best things happen while you dance.
Crazy Rhythm Words & Music by Irving Caesar, Roger Wolfe Kahn & Joseph Meyer, 1928 Recorded by Doris Day, 1950 From the film Tea For Two
A9 A E7 A Crazy Rhythm, here's the doorway; A9 A AM7 A I'll go my way, you go your way. E7 D9 E7 Bm7-5 E7 A F#7 Crazy Rhythm, from now on we're through.
D9
E7
A9 A E7 A Here is where we have a showdown; A9 A AM7 A I'm too high hat, you're too low-down. E7 D9 E7 Bm7-5 E7 A Crazy Rhythm, here's good - bye to you.
F#7
D9
E7
E Fdim E7 A7 Em7 A7 Em7 A7 They say that when a high-brow meets a low-brow D9 G/B Edim D6 Walkin' along Broad -way, E Bm7 Edim G/B Soon the high-brow, he has no brow. A7/6 Em7 G/B Edim Ain't it a shame, and you're to blame.
A9 A E7 A What's the use of prohibition? A9 A AM7 A You produce the same condition. E7 D9 E7 Bm7-5 E7 A Crazy Rhythm, I've gone cra - zy too.
F#7
Requested by recent visitor Judson Carroll
D9
E7
Foolin' Myself Words & Music by Jack Lawrence & Peter Tinturin Recorded by Billie Holiday, 1937
A7 D Fdim I tell myself I'm through with love, D F#7 B7 That I'll have nothing more to do with love, G Edim D B7 I stay away, but every day G G/F# Em7 G/B A7 I'm just foolin' my - self.
A7 D Fdim I tell myself that I don't care, D F#7 Gdim B7 I shrug my shoulders at the whole affair, G Edim D B7 But they all know it isn't so, Em7 A7/6 D I'm just foolin' myself. Edim B7 Gdim B7 And ev'ry time I pass Cdim Em B7 Em And see his face in the looking glass, B7 Em Cdim E7 A7 Cdim A7 I tip my hat and say "How do you do, you fool? G/B A G/B Cdim A7 You're throwing your life a - way."
A7 D Fdim I'm acting gay, I'm acting proud, D F#7 B7 And every time I see you in a crowd, G Edim D B7 I just want to shout out loud Em7 A7/6 D I'm just foolin' myself.
*Requested by recent visitor Jeff Musser
Gloria Words & Music by Leon Rene' Recorded by The Mills Brothers, 1949
D9 D6 D9 Bm Em7 Edim A7 D9 D6 D9 Bm Em7 Glor - i - a, it's not Marie, it's Glor - i - a, Edim A7 D9 D6 D9 Bm G It's not Cherie, it's Glor - i - a G/F# A7/6 A7 D6 Bm7 G - G/F# - A - A+5 She's in your ev' - ry dream. D9 D6 D9 Bm Em7 Edim A7 D9 D6 D9 Bm Em7 You try to play the game of kiss and run a - way, Edim A7 D9 D6 D9 Bm G But now you find it's not that way-G/F# A7/6 D Somehow you've changed it seems. Em7 A Em7 Edim D B7 Wasn't Mad - e - line your first love? Em7 A Em7 Edim D B7 It was just hello - good - bye. C#7 Fdim(III) C#7 Fdim F#m Wasn't Car - o - line your last love? E7 Bm7-5 E7/6 G/B A It's a shame you made her cry. Fdim E7/9 DM7 Bm Em7 G G/F# G/B A7 D9 D6 D9 Bm Em7 What a fool you are -- you gave your heart to Glor - i - a. Edim A7 D9 D6 D9 B7 You're not so smart, 'cause Glor - i - a G D9 Em7 A7/6 D Is not in love with you. Em7 A Em7 Edim D B7 Wasn't Mad - e - line your first love? Em7 A Em7 Edim D B7 It was just hello - good - bye. C#7 Fdim(III) C#7 Fdim F#m Wasn't Car - o - line your last love? E7 Bm7-5 E7/6 G/B A It's a shame you made her cry. Fdim E7/9 DM7 Bm Em7 G G/F# G/B A7 D9 D6 D9 Bm Em7 What a fool you are -- you gave your heart to Glor - i - a. Edim A7 D9 D6 D9 B7 You're not so smart, 'cause Glor - i - a G D9 Em7 A7/6 D B7 Is not in love with you. Em7 G/B A7/6 D Glor - i - a is not in love with you.
*Suggested by recent visitor Bill Hartley
Goodbye Little Dream Goodbye Words & Music by Cole Porter, 1936 Recorded by Susannah McCorkle, 1995
G G9 G Am Am7 Am Cdim Am Am7 Am Am7 Am G I first knew love's delight when presto, out of the blue, G Am G Am Cdim G Em7 C A dream appeared one night and whispered "How do you do?" C Em7 Am7 Em7 Am7 Em7 D9 C Em7 Am7 Em7 D9 I knew that I was tempting fate, but I took it straight to my heart; G G9 G Am Am7 Am Am7 Cdim G My fears were right, and now we must part
B7 Em Goodbye,
C
Am B7 Em little dream, good - bye,
Am7
B7
Em Am B7 Em Am B7 Em You made my romance sublime, now it's time to fly, B7 G Cdim For the stars have fled from the heavens, Em B7 Em The moon's deserted the hill, Cdim Em Am Em And the sultry breeze that sang in the trees Am7 Am Am7 B7 Is suddenly strangely still.
B7 Em C Am B7 Em Am7 It's done, little dream, it's done,
B7
G G6 G7 Am So bid me a fond farewell, we both had our fun. C C/B D7/9 G Am7 G C Was it Romeo or Juliet who said, when about to die, Am Am7 Am Am7 Cdim "Love is not all peaches and cream." Am7 D7 G Little dream, goodbye.
I Told You I Love You, Now Get Out
Words & Music by Lou Carter, Herb Ellis & Johnny Frigo Recorded by Anita O'Day,
Am7 D7 Am7 D7 Am7 D7 I told you I love you, now get out,
Am7
G7 G Fdim G7 Fdim G7 I told you I love you, now get out,
Fdim
D7
D
D Fdim Everything's rosy, everything's jake, D9 G/B Bm7-5 Edim But just how much can a good gal take? G G/F# Em7 Edim D I told you I love you, now get out
D9 Am7 D7 Am7 D7 Am7 There may be times when I need you, there's no doubt; G7 G Fdim G7 Fdim G7 Fdim Baby, now you're something I can do without.
D7
D
D Fdim Leave your number and go on home, D9 G/B Bm7-5 Edim But don't wait with sandwiches by the phone -G G/F# Em7 Edim D I told you I love you, now get out
E7 G Em7 D Baby, please leave me be; Cdim E7/9 G/B Edim Em7 A7 You want a puppet, and there's no strings on me.
Am7 D7 Am7 D7 Am7 D7 Get out, you can leave on the five - eighteem. G7 G Fdim G7 Fdim G7 Fdim Now don't go 'way sayin' I been mean,
D
D Fdim 'Cause like any woman, I can change my ways, D9 G/B Bm7-5 Edim And a round-trip ticket's good for 60 days -G G/F# Em7 Edim D G D9 D6 I told you I love you, now get out -- for now.
Am7
D7
Am7
D7
It Started All Over Again Words & Music by Bill Carey & Carl Fisher Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1942, with Tommy Dorsey & The Pied Pipers
D G Edim Em7/9 A7/6 It started all o - ver a -gain Em7 A7 Edim A7 D6/9 Fdim Em7 D6 The mo - ment I looked in your eyes; D G Edim Em7/9 A7/6 It started all o - ver a -gain Em7 A7 Edim A7 D7/9 D7 The thrill we can never disguise. G6/9 G G6/9 G Am Edim The day that we part - ed, so broken hearted, D9 Fdim DM7 Em7 DM7 Will never re - turn a - gain; E7/6 E7 E7/6 Cdim Dreams I've de - layed, promises made, G5 Em7 A7/6 Are starting a - new just for you.
D G Edim Em7/9 A7/6 It started all o - ver a -gain Em7 A7 Edim A7 D6/9 Fdim Em7 D6 The mo - ment I held you so tight; D G Edim Em7/9 A7/6 It started all o - ver a -gain Em7 A7 Edim A7 D7/9 D7 A7 D+ When we kissed a -way the night till dawn's early light. G G/F# A7/6 Now we're to -
A7
F#m
Bm7
D F#m B7 We'll build our ro - mance a - new; G Edim Em7/9 A7/6 G Edim D G D It started all o - ver again the moment I looked at you.
*Requested by recent visitor Bob Friedman
Let Me Love You Tonight Words & Music by Mitchell Parish & Rene Touzet Recorded by Dean Martin, 1962 E7/9 E7 AM7/6 AM7 Let me love you tonight, E7/9 F#m Cdim AM7 D9 BbM7 AM7 Let me tell you how much I adore all your charms; E7 D9 AM7 Bm7 Though you leave me to - mor - row, Fdim AM7 Fdim E7 For this night we'll bor - row a love song. E7/9 E7 E7/9 Bm7 Let me love you tonight F#7 Bm Bm7/E Cdim E7 D9 BbM7 Bm7 Let me thrill to the touch of your shel - ter - ing arms E D9 E Bm7-5 E AM7 Til the scent of the roses caresses and closes your eyes
E7/9 E7 AM7/6 AM7 Let me kiss you tonight E7/9 D9 AM7 E7/6 AM7 While the stars in the sky give a heavenly light E7 AM7 Cdim So when love is an em - ber A7 Bm7-5 D9 My heart will re - mem - ber this sight F#m Dalt D6 F#m7 Bm Cdim AM7 F#7 Live a lifetime of love in a moment holding me tight Cdim E7 D9 Bm7-5 E7 Fdim AM7 Then forget me, Darling, only let me love you tonight.
(Instrumental Interlude: first four lines of verse 2)
F#m Dalt D6 F#m7 Bm Cdim AM7 F#7 Live a lifetime of love in a moment holding me tight Cdim E7 D9 Bm7-5 E7 Fdim AM7 F#7 Then forget me, Darling, only let me love you tonight, E7/9 AM7 F#7 Let me love you tonight
D9
E7/9 AM7 let me love you tonight
D9
Mañana (Is Soon Enough For Me) Words & Music by Peggy Lee & Dave Barbour, 1947 Recorded by Peggy Lee, 1948 (#1)
E7 A D9 A Edim E7 D9 E7 The faucet she is dripping and the fence she's fallin' down, E7 Bm7-5 E7 Fdim A6 Cdim A6 My pocket needs some money, so I can't go into town; A F#7 Bm Fdim(III) My brother isn't working and my sister doesn't care -D Cdim A F#m D9 E A The car she needs a motor so I can't go anywhere. A B7 E D9 A Mañana, mañana, mañana is soon enough for me.
My mother's always working, she's working very hard, But every time she looks for me I'm sleeping in the yard. My mother thinks I'm lazy and maybe she is right -I'll go to work mañana but I gotta sleep tonight. Mañana, mañana, mañana is soon enough for me. Oh, once I had some money but I gave it to my He said he'd pay me double, it was only for a But he said a little later that the horse she Why he give the horse my money is something I Mañana, mañana, mañana is soon enough for me.
friend; lend. was so slow -don't know.
Instrumental Interlude: one verse My brother took a suitcase and he went away to school; My father said he only learned to be a silly fool. My father said that I should learn to make a chile pot -But then I burned the house down, the chile was too hot. Mañana, mañana, mañana is soon enough for me. The window she is broken and the rain is comin' in; If someone doesn't fix it I'll be soaking to my skin. But if we wait a day or two the rain may go away, And we don't need a window on such a sunny day. Mañana, mañana, mañana is soon enough for me. Mañana, mañana, mañana is soon enough for me.
My Heart Reminds Me Words & Music by Al Stillman & Camillo Bargoni Recorded by Kay Starr, 1957 (#9)
C CM7 CM7/6 CM7 C I hear the sound of mu - sic, Cdim D9 Fdim Cdim Your fav' - rite kind of mu - sic, Dm7 Dm6 Fdim G7 C And that re - minds me, dear, of you.
E B7 Cdim I see the sum - mer ro - ses, Edim F#m Cdim Edim Your fav' - rite shade of roses, A Cdim F#m B7 E G And that reminds me too of you, dear.
C CM7 CM7/6 CM7 C If I could hear no mu - sic, Cdim D9 Cdim Fdim D9 Cdim If there could be no ro - ses, Dm7 Dm6 Fdim Dm7 G7 Gdim A7 No sum - mer nights to make me dream as I do, Dm Dm+7 Dm7 I still would not for - get you C C/B Am7 Cdim One thing would still be true -Dm7 Dm6 Fdim Dm7 G7 C My heart re - minds me I love you.
*This chart (as, indeed, does much of guitardom) owes a generous tip of the hat to Andrew Rogers and Andrews Ace Guitar Tabs -- but in this case, for the starting point, not the final result. I believe Andrew's version used the Four Seasons as his audio source; I used Kay Starr's, and strove to develope an accompaniment to replicate the song more fully. Ironically, though Starr's version provided the audio source, hers has never been the version that first "hit" me: the credit for that first impact is the Della Reese version that preceded it on the charts, though under the slightly-different-title of "And That Reminds Me." Memory plays tricks, however, because now, when listening to both in a straight-up comparison, it is Starr's that sounds most like what I remember the song sounding like.
Slow Down Words & Music by Red Evans Recorded by Nat King Cole, 194
D D6 D E7-9 Say sis - ter, oh sister, G Em7 Cdim A7 You've been traveling too fast; D D6 D E7-9 I warn you, yes, warn you -G Em7 Bm7-5 A7 Say how long will it last? A7+5 D6 G Gdim D You'd better slow down G Edim D6 Before there is a showdown, B7 E7-9 A7 Or else our love is gonna break down G Em7 Edim D6 G E7-9 A7 If you don't slow down. A7+5 D6 G Gdim D Ba - by, I've told you -G Edim D6 I do not wanna scold you. B7 E7-9 A7 These arms of mine just wanna hold you G Em7 Edim D6 G6 D Until you slow down. D7 G5 You see a handsome face, G G5 Fdim Edim D DM7 Then you for - get your place here beside me; D7 G5 Fdim While all I do is pray that there will come a day Edim A7 Cdim A7 When you're free, free, free A7+5 D6 G Gdim D To love me, G Edim D6 No other loves above me; B7 E7-9 A7 Sweetheart, you know that you can have me G Em7 Edim D6 If you slow down.
Queen of the Senior Prom Words & Music by Jack Richards & Stella Lee Recorded by The Mills Brothers, 1957
D7
A7 D Fdim D F#7 Edim B7 Gdim B7 Little girl, all the world will be yours to - night, G G/F# Em7 Cdim Fdim E7 My queen of the sen - ior prom; Bm7-5 A G Cdim A Cdim D A7 Fdim B7 And someday you'll re - call being belle of the ball E D9 Fdim E Bm7-5 A In your beau - ti - ful gown of white.
A7 D Fdim D F#7 Edim B7 Gdim B7 But the years dis - ap - pear, fading out of sight, G G/F# Em7 And leave on - ly
Cdim Fdim E7 mem - o - ries.
Bm7-5 A G Cdim A Cdim D A7 Fdim B7 So if you have a chance, won't you save me a dance, G G/F# E7 A A7/6 D D7 My queen of the sen - ior prom.
G Cdim A7 Em7 D F#m B7 My sweet co - ed, my cur - ly head, B7/F# G A A7 D You're mother's pride and joy; D7 G Cdim A7 Em7 D F#m B7 Here comes your date, don't let him wait -G G/F# Em7 Em7/9 Fdim He sure is a luck
A
A7 D Fdim D F#7 Edim B7 Gdim B7 Run along, run a - long, little girl of mine, G G/F# Em7 Cdim Fdim E7 But sweet - heart be - fore you go, Fdim D Fdim D Your Dad has a
D+ D G G/F# E7 right to a kiss good - night,
Edim G G/F# Fdim A A7/6 D My queen of the sen - ior prom.
A7 D Fdim D F#7 Edim B7 Gdim B7 Little girl, all the world will be yours to - night, G G/F# E7 A A7/6 D My queen of the sen - ior prom.
Somewhere in Your Heart Words & Music by Russell Faith & Clarence Keltner Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1964 (#32)
Fdim(III) Dm Some - where in
your
A heart,
Fdim(III) Dm C#7 C#7/G# Try to find a place for me;
C#7
F#m Cdim F#m Fdim(III) Some - where in your heart --
F#m
Fdim(III) B7 F#7 I won't care where it might be. D9 F7-9 E7/6 E7 One lit - tle cor - ner Fdim A D9 AM7 Cdim F#m Fdim(III) May not mean so much to you,
F#m
Fdim B7 Cdim B7 But one lit - tle cor - ner B7/F# DM7 Fdim D9 E7 be e - nough to see me through.
Would
Fdim(III) Dm Some - where in
your
A dreams,
Fdim(III) Dm C#7 C#7/G# Let my lips come close to you;
C#7
F#m Cdim F#m Fdim(III) Though they're on - ly dreams, Fdim(III) B7 F#7 Some - day they may all come true. D9 E Bm7-5 E7/6 E7 E7/6 Is it so much to ask E7 A D9 AM7 Cdim C#7 For such a ti - ny part? Fdim(III) D Gdim F#m Won't you find a place for me D9 E7-9 A Some - where in your heart?
*Suggested by recent visitor John Flynn
F#m
Speak Low Words & Music by Ogden Nash & Kurt Weill Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1945
A7+5 Em7/9 A7 Speak low
Em7/9 A7/9 Em7/9 when you speak, love,
A7/9 Em7/9 Our summer day Cdim A7 Speak low
Em7
A7/9 Em7/9 withers a - way A7
A7
Em7/9
A7 D6 A7 B7 too soon, too soon.
Em7 Cdim when you speak, love
Edim D F#7 A7 Em7 Edim D Our moment is swift, like ships a - drift we're swept apart.
A7+5 Em7/9 A7 Speak low,
Em7/9 A7/9 Em7/9 darling speak low,
A7
Em7/9
A7/9 Em7/9 A7/9 Em7/9 A7 D7 A7 B7 Love is a spark lost in the dark, too soon, too soon, Cdim A7/6 Em7 A7 Edim Em7/9 Edim D I feel that wherever I go tomorrow is near, Cdim A7 Edim D Tomorrow is here and always too soon.
Em7 Cdim G G/F# Em7 A7 Time is so old and love so brief, D G A7 DM7 F#m Edim F#7 Love is pure gold and time a thief.
A7+5 Em7/9 A7 We're late
Em7/9 A7/9 darling,
Em7/9 we're late,
A7/9 Em7/9 A7/9 Em7/9 The curtain des - cends, ev'rything ends G9 Edim D I wait darling, I wait
F#7
A7
Em7/9
A7 D6 A7 B7 too soon, too soon,
B7
D F#m Bm E Edim Gdim A7 A7+5 D6 Will you speak love to me, speak love to me and soon.
*Requested by recent visitor Paul Handelman
Stay As Sweet As You Are Words & Music by Mack Gordon & Harry Revel, 1934 Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1957
A E7 E7sus4 E7 A Stay as sweet as you are, E7 E7sus4 E7 F#m D9 E Don't let a thing ever change you. E7 D9 E7 Stay as sweet as you are, Fdim A C#m7-5 F#7 Don't let a soul re - ar - range you. F#m E7 F#m Fdim(III) F#m Don't ever lose all the charm you possess, B7 Cdim D9 Bm7-5 E Your loveliness, darling, the way you say "yes".
A E7 E7sus4 E7 A Stay as sweet as you are E7 E7sus4 E7 F#m Discreet as you are, you're divine, dear. A D9 Fdim E7 Stay as grand as you are, D9 Fdim A F#m Bm7 F#7 And as you are, tell me that you're mine, dear. F#m C#7 F#m B7 Young and gay or old and gray, near to me or afar, D9 Cdim F#m Dm+7 Bm7 F#m Night and day I pray that you'll always stay D9 E Fdim A As sweet as you are.
(Instrumental Interlude - first 4 lines of verse)
F#m C#7 F#m B7 Young and gay or old and gray, near to me or afar, D9 Cdim F#m Dm+7 Bm7 F#m Night and day I pray that you'll always stay D9 E Fdim A As sweet as you are.
Toyland Words & Music by Glen MacDonough & Victor Herbert, 1903 Recorded by Doris Day, 1964 From the Operetta "Babes In Toyland"
D6 D9 F#m Bm G G/F# Em7 A7/6 Edim G D Toyland, Toyland, lit - tle girl and boy land. G Gm D B7 E7 A While you dwell within it, you are ever happy then. D6 D9 F#m Bm G G/F# Em7 A7/6 Edim G D Childhood's joy-land, myst ic mer - ry Toyland, G Gm D B7 A Em7 Edim A Cdim D Once you pass it's borders, you can nev - er re - turn a - gain.
A7 D F#m Em7 A7 D F#m Em7 When you've grown up my dears, and are as old as I,
A7
D F#m Bm Bm7/E You'll often ponder on the years E Bm7-5 A7 G A7 Edim A7 Em7 A7 A7/6 D That roll so swiftly by, my dears, that roll so swift - ly by. A7 D F#m Em7 And of the many lands
A7
D F#m Em7 A7 you will have journeyed through,
D F#m Bm Bm7/E You'll oft recall the best of all -E Bm7-5 A7 G A7 Edim A7 Em7 A7 A7/6 D The land your child - hood knew, the land your child - hood knew.
D6 D9 F#m Bm G G/F# Em7 A7/6 Edim G D Toyland, Toyland, lit - tle girl and boy land. G Gm D B7 E7 A While you dwell within it, you are ever happy then. D6 D9 F#m Bm G G/F# Em7 A7/6 Edim G D Childhood's joy-land, myst ic mer - ry Toyland, G Gm D B7 A Em7 Edim A Cdim D Once you pass it's borders, you can nev - er re - turn a - gain.
*Suggested by recent visitor Ken Sambuchi
I've taken certain liberties with Day's version here. The bridge she uses is the first half of the first verse of the song; the well-known tune to the refrain is just that, a refrain -- the song as written has two full verses. I included the second half of the first verse (which Day omitted) and charted it as if it carries the same melody as the first half -- but not having heard it, that's a guess on my part. Toyland
When Your Lover Has Gone Words & Music by Einer Aaron Swan Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1955
A7 Dm Gm A7 Dm A7 What good is the schem - ing, the planning the dreaming Dm F A7 That comes with each new love affair? A7 Dm Gm A7 Dm F A7 The love that you cher - ish so of - ten might per - ish A E7-9 Fdim A7 And leave you with castles in air.
DM7
F#m Cdim D6 Dm+7 Dm7 Dm6 When you're a - lone, who cares for starlit skies?
G+7 Fdim E7 Gm+7 Fdim E7 When you're a - lone, the mag - ic moonlight dies. D F#m Bm Bm7/E At break of dawn, D
E7/9 E E6 E7 there is no sun - rise
F#m A+ Fdim D6 When your lover has gone.
DM7 F#m Cdim D6 Dm+7 What lone - ly hours, G+ What lone - ly hours,
B7
GB
A7+5
Dm7 Dm6 the evening shadows bring;
with mem' - ries ling - er - ing,
D F#m Bm Bm7/E D F#7 Cdim B7 Like faded flow'rs, life can't mean an - y - thing G/B Edim A7+5 A7 G G/B When your lover has gone.
D
*Suggested by recent visitors Lisa Bruce and Reg Harris
You Must Believe In Spring Words & Music by Marilyn & Alan Bergman, Jacques Demy & Michel Legrand Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1976
Em7 G/B A7sus4 A7 F#m7 Bm Bm7 When lonely feelings chill the mea - dows of your mind, G G/B A7 A7/9 A7 Gdim A7-9 DM7 Just think if Win - ter comes, can Spring be far behind? G#m7 Fdim(III) C#7 F#m7 Cdim B7 Beneath the deepest snows, the secret of a rose Em7
G/B A7/9 A7 Gdim D B7 Is merely that it knows you must believe in Spring!
Em7 G/B A7sus4 A7 F#m7 Bm Just as a tree is sure its leaves will reappear; G
Bm7
G/B A7 A7/9 A7 Gdim A7-9 DM7 It knows its emp - ti - ness is just the time of year
G#m7
Fdim(III) C#7 Gm7 Gdim B7 The frozen mountain dreams of April's melting streams;
Fm7
Fdim Bb7 Gdim Dm7 How crystal clear it seems -- you must believe in Spring!
Em7 G/B A7sus4 A7 F#m7 Bm Bm7 You must believe in love, and trust it's on its way, G G/B A7 A7/9 A7 Gdim A7-9 DM7 Just as the sleep - ing rose a - waits the kiss of May G#m7 So in a
Fdim(III) C#7 F#m7 Cdim B7 world of snow, of things that come and go,
Em7 G/B A7sus4 A7 Gdim A7-9 B7 Where what you think you know, you can't be certain of, G5
G5/F# G/B A7sus4 A7+5 Bm You must believe in Spring and love.
*Requested (frequently!) by frequent visitor and piano bar denizon Don H, who has been on my case for years to post this one.
Why Try To Change Me Now Words & Music by Joe McCarthy & Cy Coleman Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1959
Em7 A7/6 A7 Dalt D6 F#m7 I'm sen - ti - men - tal so I walk in the rain; G G/F# A7/6 A7 Cdim B7 B7/F# I've got some hab - its even I can't ex - plain. G+7 G6 G/B Edim F#m7 B7 Could start for the corner, and end up in Spain -Em7 A7/6 A7 D6 Why try to change me now?
B7
Em7 A7/6 A7 Dalt D6 F#m7 I sit and day - dream -- I've got day - dreams galore. G G/F# A7/6 A7 Cdim B7 B7/F# Ci - ga - rette ash - es, there they go on the floor. G+7 G6 G/B Edim F#m7 B7 Go a - way weekends, leave my keys in the door -Em7 A7/6 A7 D6 Why try to change me now? (Bridge) Am D7 Cdim G6 E7 Why can't I be more conventional? Am7 D7 Cdim G6 People talk and they stare, so I try. D9 E A C#m7-5 F#m7 But that can't be, because I can't see Bm7 E7 Em7 Em9/A My strange little world just go passing me by.
Em7 A7/6 A7 So let people won - der,
Dalt D6 F#m7 let 'em laugh, let 'em frown;
G G/F# A7/6 A7 Cdim B7 B7/F# You know I'll love you till the moon's upside down. G+7 G6 G/B Edim F#m7 B7 Don't you remember I was al - ways your clown? Em7 A7/6 A7 D6 Why try to change me now?
(Repeat Bridge) G+7 G6 G/B Edim F#m7 B7 Don't you remember I was al - ways your clown? Em7 A7/6 A7 F#7 B7 Why try to change me -Why would you want to change me? Em7 A7/6 A7 D6 Why try to change me now?
*Suggested by, and adapted from a chart provided by, recent
Why Try To Change Me Now
Yellow Days Words & Music by Alvaro Carillo & Alan Bernstein Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1967
Yellow Days
A7 E7 E7/9 I do re - mem - ber
A7
E7 E7/9 A A6 A7 A D6 When the sun - light had a spec - ial kind of brightness B7 Cdim B7 Bm7-5 E7 And the laughter held a lover's kind of lightness -Fdim A7 Em7 Yellow days,
A7
A7 E7 E7/9 She would hold me
A7+5 D6 yellow days.
Cdim
Em7
A7
A7
E7 E7/9 A A6 A7 A D6 And the smile would spread a - round us so completely B7 Cdim B7 Bm7-5 E7 And the softness of a kiss would linger sweetly -Fdim A7 Em7 Yellow days,
A7
A7+5 D6 Fdim yellow days.
A7
Fdim
D
D7 B7 Cdim B7 Cdim But then came thunder and I heard her say "goodbye" E7 A6 Through tears of wonder, Am Cdim G G/F# Now I'm alone and my heart wants to know E7/9 E7 Bm7-5 A7 Yel - low days, where'd you go?
A7 E7 E7/9 Life is emp - ty
A7
E7 E7/9 A A6 A7 A D6 And the sun - light seems so harsh in - stead of tender B7 Cdim B7 Bm7-5 E7 And the laughter's just an echo I re - mem - ber -Fdim A7 Em7 From yellow days,
A7
Fdim D Em7 Yel - low days.
A7+5
A7+5 D6 Fdim yellow days, D
A7
Fdim
G
Edim
All Night Long Words & Music by Curtis Lewis &, Alan Silvestri Recorded by Diana Krall, 1995
Intro:
Em
A
Em
A
Em D9 Em6 A7 Never knew the softness of his tender kiss, Em B+ B7 Don't know if he's weak or strong; Am7 Cdim C A7 All I know is, he's every dream I dream Cdim B7 Em All night long.
A
Em
B7
Em D9 Em6 A7 Never heard him say a single word of love, Em Edim B7 Don't know his fate or his song; Am7 Cdim C A7 Cause he only speaks to me in dreams I've dreamed Cdim B7 All night long.
Am B7 Em When I sleep, he tells me he's in love with me, Am B7 Em And how much he needs me to be near; C D7 G6 But at best my dream is just a fantasy -Am Edim B7 D9 B7 If I touch his hand, he'll disappear, no no no!
Em D9 Em6 A7 I don't want a love that's just a memory -Em Edim B7 Fate how could you be so wrong? Am7 Cdim C A7 Now I've got to find the man who's haunting me Cdim B7 Em All night long.
Alone (Why Must I Be Alone) Words & Music by Morty Craft & Selma Craft Recorded by The Shepherd Sisters, 1957 (#18)
A D9 Alone
E
E D9 I've spent so
A AM7 --
E
D9
E D9 E7/6 why must I be
E7/6 E A - AM7 ma - ny hours
D9 Cdim E E7 How can I be a -
A D9 Alone
A
A AM7 --
E A D9 a lone?
E
A AM7
A
D9
E
A AM7
A
D9
E
A AM7
A
D9
F#m with you,
A lone?
A
D9
E D9 E7/6 E A D9 why must I dream a - lone?
E D9 E7/6 E A AM7 F#m Our dreams were meant for us to share; D9 Bm7-5 E7sus4 How can I dream
E7 A a - lone?
A7
D E A F#m There's such a thing as forgiving, D9 E E7 A So why can't you forgive?
A7
D E A F#m There's such a thing as forgetting -B7 B7/F# B7 Cdim E Can't you forgive and forget?
A D9 Apart
E
A AM7 --
A
D9
E D9 E7/6 E A D9 why must we be a - part?
E D9 E7/6 E A - AM7 Let's put our hearts to - geth D9 Bm7-5 E7sus4 And never be
E7 A a - lone.
F#m er
Alone At Last Words & Music by John Lehman Adapted from Tchaikovsky's Concerto No. 1 in B Flat Minor Recorded by Jackie Wilson, 1960 (#8)
E E7/6 Fdim A A9 Asus4 A - lone at last, you and I, A AM7 A Bm F#m Bm7-5 Bm To - geth - er locked in a sigh; E Bm7-5 Cdim E Edim E7 The mu - sic's soft, lights are low, Fdim Bm7-5 Cdim A F#7 D9 E The mood is one all lovers know. E Cdim E D9 Oh, my dar -
E7/6 E7 A A9 Asus4 ling, at last we are one,
A AM7 A Bm F#m Bm7-5 E The trip to heav - en's be - gun; C#7 F#7 C#7 Cdim B7 I kiss your fin - ger - tips, your eyes, your lips, A C#7 A A9 A F#m Fdim A Oh what ex - ci - ting mo - ments we share when we're Bm Fdim D9 E A All a - lone at last.
Coquette Words & Music by Gus Kahn, Carmen Lombardo & Johnny Green, 1928 Recorded by Billy Eckstine, 1953
A F#m Tell me,
A Cdim E7/6 Cdim E7/6 why you keep fooling, little coquette,
E7/6 Cdim E7/6 E7-9 A Making fun of the ones who love you,
F#m
D9
Cdim
E7
A F#m A Cdim E7/6 Cdim E7/6 Breaking hearts you are ruling, little coquette,
Cdim
E7/6 Cdim E7/6 E7-9 A True hearts tenderly dreaming of you?
Bridge: A7 Em7 A Em7 D9 G/B Edim D6 Some - day you'll fall in love, as I fell in love with you; B7 B7/F# B7 F#m7 E7/9 E E+5 E7 May - be someone you love will just be fool - in'.
A F#m A Cdim E7/6 Cdim E7/6 And when you're all alone with only regrets,
Cdim
E7/6 Cdim E7/6 E7-9 A You'll know, little coquette, I loved you.
(Instrumental interlude, use bridge chords)
A F#m A Cdim E7/6 Cdim E7/6 And when you're all alone with only regrets, E7/6 Cdim E7/6 E7-9 A You'll know, little coquette, I loved you, F#m B7 Bm7-5 Loved you, loved you, E7/6 Cdim E7/6 E7-9 A6 You'll know, my little coquette, I loved you.
Cdim
Dream On Little Dreamer Dream On Words & Music by Jan Crutchfield & Fred Burch Recorded by Perry Como, 1961 Am Dream on
C
Am7
E7
Fdim Am little dreamer dream on!
C Am7 E7 Dream on little dreamer dream on. Am Bm7-5 Am Am7 Dm Am F Dm7 I get a heart full of butterflies, lookin' into your dreamy eyes -Fdim Am Dream on
C
Am7
E7
Bm7-5 E7 Am little dreamer dream on
Am Dream on
C
Am7
E7
Fdim Am little dreamer dream on!
C Am7 E7 Dream on little dreamer dream on. Am Bm7-5 Am Am7 Dm Am F Dm7 Dream about a love so true, dream about how I love you -Fdim Am Dream on
C
Am7
E7
Bm7-5 E7 Am little dreamer dream on
Bridge: Dm Am7 E7 Dm7 F You know I love you, Am E7 Bm7-5 Am I love you, I need you so bad; Dm Am7 E7 Dm7 F Each night I re - a - lize B7 Bm7-5 E7 When you close your dreamy eyes.
Am Dream on
C
Am7
E7
Fdim Am little dreamer dream on!
C Am7 E7 Dream on little dreamer dream on. Am Bm7-5 Am A7 Dm Am F Dm7 Dream about a love so fine, sweet as apple berry wine Fdim Am Dream on
C
Am7
E7
Bm7-5 E7 Am little dreamer dream on!
Eighteen Yellow Roses Words & Music by Bobby Darin & Jack Nitzsche Recorded by Bobby Darin, 1963
E B7 E Eighteen yellow roses came today, E B7 E Eighteen yellow roses in a pretty bouquet;
E6
E7
A E C#m When the boy came to the door, I didn't know what to say, B7 E But eighteen yellow roses came today.
B7
E B7 E I opened up the card to see what it said; E B7 E I couldn't believe my eyes when I had read A E C#m "Though you belong to another I love you anyway." B7 E Yes, eighteen yellow roses came today
B7/F#
G E I never doubted your love for a minute; G E I always thought that you would be true. G E But now this box, and the flowers in it... G E B7 I guess there's nothin' left for me to do
E B7 E But ask to meet the boy that's done this thing, E B7 E And find out if he's got plans to buy you a ring, A E C#m 'Cause eighteen yellow roses will wilt and die one day, B7 E B7 E But a father's love will never fade away will never fade away.
The Girl That I Marry Words & Music by Irving Berlin Recorded by Robert Goulet, 1963 From the 1946 Broadway musical "Annie Get Your Gun"
D7/9 G Em7 Edim Am7 D7 The girl that I marry will have to be D9 Am7 D7 D7/9 D7 G As soft and as pink as a nursery D9 Am7 D7 D7/9 G Am7 D7 The girl I call my own will wear G Em7 C Am7 G G/F# Em7 D7 Satins and laces and smell of col - ogne
D7/9 G Em7 Edim Am7 D7 Her nails will be polished and, in her hair, D9 Am7 D7 D7/9 D7 G Am7 G She'll wear a gar - den - ia and I'll be there G+7 G7 C 'Stead of flittin', I'll be sittin' C/B Am7 Cdim G Next to her and she'll purr like a kitten; D7 G Em7 Edim C C/B Am7 D9 Am7 D7 G A doll I can carry, the girl that I mar - ry must be.
(Instrumental)
D7/9 G Em7 Edim Am7 D7 Her nails will be polished and, in her hair, D9 Am7 D7 D7/9 D7 G Am7 G She'll wear a gar - den - ia and I'll be there G+7 G7 C 'Stead of flittin', I'll be sittin' C/B Am7 Cdim G Next to her and she'll purr like a kitten; D7 G Em7 Edim C C/B Am7 D9 Am7 D7 G A doll I can carry, the girl that I mar - ry must be.
Here In My Heart Words & Music by Bill Borrelli, Pat Genaro, Joe Csida & Lou Levinson Recorded by Al Martino, 1952 (#1)
Intro;
C#m7
Cdim
D9
E7-9
A F#m C#7 D Here in my heart I'm alone, I'm so lonely; E D9 E Cdim E7 D9 AM7 Here in my heart I just yearn for you only. F#7 Here in my arms
C#m7-5
C#m7-5
F#7 Bm I long to hold you,
G#7 Cdim G#7 C#m Cdim Bm7-5 E7 Hold you so near, ever close to my heart, so dar - ling
A F#m C#7 D Say that you care, take this heart I give gladly; E D9 E Cdim E7 D9 AM7 Surely you know I need your love so badly.
C#m7-5
Dm Dm+7 Dm7 Fdim(III) A C#m7-5 F#7 Here is my heart, my life, and my all, dear -Bm F#7 Bm7 Please be mine
E7
D9 E7 Cim E7 A and stay here in my heart.
I Believe In You Words & Music by Frank Loesser Recorded by Bobby Darin, 1966 From the 1961 Broadway musical "How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying"
Intro:
Am7 - D9 - Am7 - E7-9
Fdim Am Am+7 CM7/6 C/B C#m7-5 F#7 Bm7 CM7 Bm7 E7-9 You have the cool clear eyes of a seeker of wisdom and truth, Fdim Am Am+7 CM7/6 C/B C#m7-5 F#7 B C Yet there's that up - turned chin and the grin of impetuous youth, Em7 D6/9 D7/9 G/B Fdim CM7 Em7 D6/9 D7/9 Am7 Cdim I be - lieve in you, I be - lieve in you.
CM7
E7-9
Fdim Am Am+7 CM7/6 C/B C#m7-5 F#7 Bm7 CM7 Bm7 E7-9 I hear the sound of good solid judgment whenever you talk, E7-9 Am Am+7 CM7/6 C/B C#m7-5 Yet there's that bold, brave, spring of the tiger F#7 B That quickens your walk,
C
Em7 D6/9 D7/9 G/B Fdim I be - lieve in you,
CM7 Am7 CM7 Em7 D6/9 D7/9 Am7 I be - lieve in you
Cdim G G G#
G7 Am7 Cdim G D7/9 Am7 G And when my faith in my fellow man D6 D9 Am7 D7/9 E All but falls a - part, Bb F7 F7-9 Bb F7 Gm7 Bb I've but to feel your hand grasping mine, Gm7 C7 Bb D9 E7-9 Fdim And I take heart, I take heart to see
Am Am+7 CM7/6 C/B C#m7-5 F#7 Bm7 CM7 The cool clear eyes of a seeker of wisdom and truth,
Bm7
E7-9
Fdim Am Am+7 CM7/6 C/B C#m7-5 F#7 B Yet there's that slam, bang, tang, rem - i - niscent of gin and Vermouth, Em7 D6/9 D7/9 G/B Fdim Em7 D6/9 D7/9 G Gdim Now I be - lieve in you, how I be - lieve in you. Cdim Am7 D7 G Edim I be - lieve in you,
Am7 D7 D7/9 G Edim Am7 D7 I be - lieve.
Am7
G
I Get Ideas Words & Music by Dorcas Cochran & Lenny Sanders Recorded by Tony Martin, 1951
E Cdim E A E7 D When we are dancing, and you're dangerously near me, Bm Bm7/E E7sus4 E E7sus4 E7 D9 A I get i - de - as, I get i - de - as; E7 A E7-9 D9 I want to hold you so much closer than I dare to, Bm E7 D9 Bm7-5 A6 A I want to scold you 'cause I care more than I care to. E Cdim E A E7 D And when you touch me and there's fire in every finger, Bm Bm7/E E7sus4 E E7sus5 E7 D9 A I get i - de - as, I get i - de - as; E7 A Em Em7 A7 Em7 A7 D9 D Dm And after we have kissed goodnight and still you linger, E A F#m E7/6 Fdim A I kinda think you get i - de - as too. C#7 C#7/G# Dm6 E7 Dm6 E7-9 F#m Your eyes are always say - ing the things you're nev - er say - ing Bm7-5 E7 Cdim E7 D9 E7sus4 E7 A I only hope they're say - ing that you could love me too A9 A AM7 A A7 A7/9 A7 Dm For that's the whole i - de - a, it's true -Dm6 Dm Bm7-5 A D9 Cdim E E7sus4 E7 A The love - ly i - de - a that I've fallen in love with you.
*Suggested by recent visitor Sandra W.
I Know Now Words & Music by Al Dubin & Harry Warren Recorded by Guy Lombardo, 1937 (#2)
C Dm7 Em C C/B D7/9 G7 I know now, you're the on - ly one;
D7/9
G7
C Dm7 Em C I know now, I'm
D7/9
G7
C/B D7/9 G7 the lone - ly one.
E7 Cdim E7 Fdim(III) A9 Am Am7 I had to learn how a heart can yearn, Am D9 Am7 D7 D9 G Dm7 Am7 D7/9 G7 How tears can burn, with no one to turn to.
G D7/9 G G/F# Em7 Am7 D9 Am7 I know now, that I can't for - get,
D7
E Cdim E7 Bm7-5 Am A7 I can't, for I don't know how; Em7 A7 Dm F Dm7 C9 C Em7 A7 I guess I nev - er knew how I need - ed you, D9 Am7 G7 Fdim C But sweet - heart, I know now.
I Love You Because Words & Music by Leon Payne Recorded by Al Martino, 1963 (#3)
Cdim G G/F# Em7 G7 C C/B I love you be - cause you un - der - stand, Dear, G Edim G Em7 D9 Am7 Ev'ry sin - gle thing I try to do;
Am7
Am7/G
D7
Cdim G G/F# Em7 G7 C C/B You're always there to lend a helping hand, Dear;
Am7
Am7/G
G Em7 D9 D7/9 G I love you most of all because you're you. G7 No
C C/B Am7 Cdim Am7 G mat - ter what the world may say a - bout me,
A Em7 A7 Edim D9 Am7 I know your love will al - ways see me through. Cdim G G/F# Em7 G7 C C/B I love you for the way you nev - er doubt me,
D7
Am7
Am7/G
G Em7 D9 D7/9 G But most of all I love you 'cause you're you.
D7 G G/F# Em7 G7 C C/B I love you be - cause the fu - ture's brigh - ter
Am7
Am7/G
G Edim D9 Am7 D7 D7/F# G The door to hap - pi - ness shall o - pen wide G7 No
C C/B Am7 Cdim Am7 G mat - ter what the world may say a - bout me,
A Em7 A7 Edim D9 Am7 I know your love will al - ways see me through.
D7
Cdim G G/F# Em7 G7 C C/B I love you for a hun - dred thou - sand rea - sons, G Em7 D9 D7/9 G But most of all I love you 'cause you're you.
Am7
Am7/G
I'd Like You For Christmas Words & Music by Bobby Troup Recorded by Julie London, 1957
G D9 D7/9 G9 G I'd like you for Christ - mas --
g#
A Em7 Edim A7 Please make my wish come true, D9 Am7 D7 G G/F# Emsus4 Em7 'Cause I'd trim trees and deck the hall - ways A Em7 A Em7 D9 Am7 D7/9 Cdim If I knew you'd be mine for al - ways.
G D9 D7/9 G9 G I won't be blue on Christ - mas
g#
A Em7 Edim A7 If old Saint Nick comes through, Em7 C Edim G G/F# E7 E And he remembers that I'd like you for Christ - mas C C/B Am7 Cdim G New years, East - er, too.
Coda: C C/B Am7 Cdim G New Years, East - er, too.
*The symbole g# at the end of the first line of each verse represents a base run note, rather than a chord.
I'm Old Fashoned Words & Music by Johnny Mercer & Jerome Kern Recorded by Fred Astaire & Nan Wynn*, 1942 From the movie "You Were Never Lovelier"
Em7 Edim E Dm7 A I am not such a clever one about the latest fads; D6 F#m Cdim A9 A7/9 A7 I admit I was never one adored by local lads. D9 D6 Bm Bm7-5 A A9 Not that I ever try to be saint;
F#m
DM7 Fdim Cdim E7 A I'm the type that they classify as quaint. A F#m7 D9 Cdim Quaint that they mother you, quaint that they brother you, A A7/9 D Dm7 Must be another you, I like the other you.
D F#m Em7 A7 D I'm old fashioned, I love
F#m
Gdim D F#m Bm7 Em7 I love the old fashioned things;
Em7 A7 the moonlight, F#7
D9 Bm7-5 E7 D9 Bm7-5 E7 The sound of rain upon a window pane, G Gdim Cdim En7 G/B A7 The starry song that A - pril sings.
Gdim F#m Em7 A7 DM7 F#m C#m7-5 F#7 This year's fancies are pass - ing fan - cies, G Am7 G/B C D Cdim Em7 A7 But sighing sighs, holding hands -- these my heart understands.
D F#m Em7 A7 D F#m7 Em7 A7 I'm old fashioned, but I don't mind it; D F#m B7 Edim That's how I want to be, A7 D9 F#m7 E7/9 A7 D F#m Em7 A7 D As long as you agree to stay old fashioned with me.
*Studio president Harry Cohn insisted that Wynn dub vocals for Rita Hayworth, the female lead in the movie -- though I've yet to find any conslusive statement as to why he felt it necessary, because Hayworth had a decent-enough voice on her own. Astaire recorded the song a year later as a solo, omitting the intro and his lone, two-line response to Wynn/Hayworth's intro to the melody. **Suggested by a recent visitor who declined to be identified.
I'm Old Fashoned
I'm Making Believe Words & Music by Mack Gordon & James V. Monaco Recorded by Ella Fitzgerald with The Ink Spots, 1944 (#1)
A7/6 D9 D Bm7 F#m B7 I'm mak - ing believe that you're in my arms B7/F# G G/F# Em7 Edim G Though I know you're so far away, F#m B7 F#m Bm F#7 Bm Making be - lieve I'm talking to you, E7 Bm7-5 E7 Cdim A7 Wish you could hear what I say. A7/6 D9 D Bm7 F#m B7 And here in the gloom of my lonely room Bm F#m Bm We're dancing like we used to do; G6 GM7 G6 Cdim D Cdim B7 Mak - ing be - lieve is just another way of dreaming, G Edim A7 D So til my dreams come true
B7
G6 GM7 G6 Edim I'll whis - per "Good night", D9 D D9 Bm F#m Cdim B7 Turn out the light and kiss my pillow G G/F# Em7/9 A7/6 G/B Edim Mak - ing believe it's you.
D6
If You Knew Susie Words & Music by B. G. DeSylva & Joseph Meyer Recorded by Eddie Cantor, 1925 From the Broadway musical "Big Boy" (1925)
D Bm A Em7 A D I have got a sweetie known as Susie; D Bm A Em7 A D In the words of Shakespeare, she's a "wow." A F#m B7/9 A F#m B7/9 Though all of you may know her, too, F#m B7 E7 I'd like to shout right now.
D D9 D DM7 D DM7 If you knew Su - sie, like I know Su - sie -D6 Fdim A9 A A9 Oh! Oh! Oh! What a girl! A Asus4 A A9 A There's none so clas - sy as this fair las - sie -Em7 Edim D Cdim Em7 A Oh! Oh! Oh my goodness, what a chassis! D D9 D G6 G5 G G5 We went riding, she did - n't balk; E E9 E A7/6 Cdim E7/9 A7 Back from Yonkers, I'm the one that had to walk. D D9 D E E9 E If you knew Susie, like I know Susie -G A7/6 A7 A7/6 D Oh! Oh! What a girl!
D Bm A Em7 A D Suzie has a perfect rep - u - tation D Bm A Em7 A D No one ever saw her on a spree A F#m B7/9 A F#m B7/9 Nobody knows where Su - sie goes F#m B7 E7 Nobody knows but me
D D9 D DM7 D DM7 If you knew Su - sie, like I know Su - sie -D6 Fdim A9 A A9 Oh! Oh! Oh! What a girl! A Asus4 A A9 A A9 She wears long tresses and nice tight dresses -Em7 Edim D Cdim Em7 A Oh! Oh! What a future she possesses. D D9 D G6 G5 G G5 Out in public, how she can yawn; E E9 E A7/6 Cdim E7/9 A7 In a parlour, you would think the war was on. D D9 D E E9 E If you knew Susie, like I know Susie -G A7/6 A7 A7/6 D Oh! Oh! What a girl!
*Though Cantor is cited here, it is mainly because he was the one initially known for recording this song. The version I transcribed from was recorded by Lee Morse. Cantor used additional lyrics not shown here.
If You Knew Susie
If I May Words & Music by Charles Singleton & Rose Marie McCoy Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1955 with The Four Knights Flip side of "A Blossom Fell"
Cdim Em7 G/B I'd like to love
A7
Edim Em7 you, ev' - ry day
A7+5 D Dalt G D A7 If I may (If I may),
G/B
A7
D
Cdim Em7 G/B And dream dreams of you,
A7
A7+5 D Dalt G D A7 If I might (If I might).
D
Edim Em7 G/B ev' - ry night
D7 G G/F# Em7 Em6 F#m B7 A7 And if I may, I'd like to say G Cdim A7 Em D D7 I wish that you were mine; Bm F#m Bm F#m B7 If I had you, all I would do G E7/9 Bm7-5 E7/9 Fdim A7 Is adore you all the time.
Cdim Em7 G/B I'd like to tell you
A7
Edim Em7 G/B of your charms
A7+5 D Dalt G D A7 Ev' - ry day, if I may,
D
Cdim Em7 I'd like to hold
Edim Em7 G/B in my arms
G/B
A7
you
A7+5 D Dalt G D A7 Ev' - ry night, if I might.
A7
A7
D
D7 G B7 A A9 You're the object of my affections, D F#m B7 And if you have no objections, Cdim Em7 G/B I'd like to love you, Em7 D If I may.
A7 Edim Em7 night and day
G/B
A7
A7
It Ain't Necessarily So Words & Music by Ira & George Gershwin Recorded by Paul Robeson, 1938 From the 1935 Musical "Porgy and Bess" Am D Am D Am D Am It ain't necessarily so, it ain't necessarily so Am7 F D7 Cdim De things dat yo' liable to read in de Bible D9 F Em7 E7 Am D Am D It ain't nec - es - sar - i - ly so
D
Am D Am D Am D Am Li'l David was small but oh my, Li'l David was small but oh my Am7 F D7 Cdim He fought big Goliath who lay down and dieth D9 F Em7 E7 Am D Am D Li'l David was small but oh my
D
Am D Am D Am D Am D Oh Jonah he lived in de whale, Oh Jonah he lived in de whale Am7 F D7 Cdim Now he made his home in dat fish's abdomen D9 F Em7 E7 Am D Am D Oh Jonah he lived in de whale Am D Am D Am D Am D Li'l Moses was found in a stream, Li'l Moses was found in a stream Am7 F D7 Cdim He floated on water 'til ole Pharaoh's daughter D9 F Em7 E7 Am D Am D She fished him she says from that stream Am D Am D Am D Am It ain't necessarily so, it ain't necessarily so Am7 F D7 Cdim Th' things that the preacher is liable to teach ya D9 F Em7 E7 Am D Am D It ain't nec - es - sar - i - ly so Am D Methus'lah lived nine hundred Am7 F But who calls dat livin' when D9 F Em7 E7 To no man what's nine hundred
D
Am D Am D Am D years, Methus'lah lived nine hundred years D7 Cdim no gal'll give in Am D Am D years
Dm6 A E7 I'm preachin' dis sermon to show D C#7 F#m Dm6 It ain't nessa, ain't nessa, ain't nessa, ain't nessa, A E7/6 A6 It ain't nec - es - sar - i - ly so.
*The chart is a synthesis of several different versions, and is credited here to Paul Robeson simply because I like his delivery the best.
It Had Better Be Tonight (Meglio Stasera) Words & Music by Johnny Mercer, Franco Migliacci & Henry Mancini Recorded by Henry Mancini, 1963
Am Dm7 Am Dm Am E7+5 E7 Am Meglio sta - ser - a, ba - by, go, go, go! Am Dm7 Am E7 Am Bb Am Or as we na - tives say, Va subito.
Am A9 Am Dm Am Am7 E7 Dm7 E7 G/B Am If you're ever going to kiss me, it had better be to - night Am A9 Am Dm A7 Gdim Dm Cm7 E7 While the man - do - lins are play - ing and stars are bright. Am A9 Am Dm Am Am7 E7 Dm7 E7 G/B Am If you've an - y - thing to tell me, it had bet - ter be to - night A A7sus4 A7 Gdim Dm Am E7+5* E7 Am Or some - bod - y else may tell me and whis - per the words just right.
Am Dm7 Am Dm Am E7+5 Meglio sta ser - a, ba - by, go,
E7 Am go, go!
Am Dm7 Am E7 Am Bb Am Or as we na - tives say, Va subito.
Am A9 Am Dm Am Am7 E7 Dm7 E7 G/B Am For this poor A - mer - i - ca - no who knows lit - tle of your speech, Am A9 Am Dm A7 Gdim Dm Cm7 E7 Be a nice I - tal - i - an - o and start to teach; Am A9 Am Dm Am Am7 E7 Dm7 E7 G/B Am Show me how in old Mi - lan - o lovers hold each other tight; A A7sus4 A7 Gdim Dm Am E7+5* E7 Am But, I warn you, sweet pai - sa - no, it had bet - ter be to - night.
Am Dm7 Am Dm Am E7+5 Meglio sta ser - a, ba - by, go,
E7 Am go, go!
Am Dm7 Am E7 Am Bb Am Or as we na - tives say, Va subito.
* The easiest way to play the E7+5 chord that appears in the refrain, and in the final line of each verse, would be 000110.
It Happens To Be Me Words & Music by Sammy Gallop & Arthur Kent Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1954 (#16)
Am7 Cdim G6 Edim Someone longs for you and your caress; Am7 Cdim D7 G6 He's learning now how empty arms can be;
E7
C C/B Am7 Cdim G G/F# Bm7-5 E7 Someone who used to know your kiss not long ago -Am7 D9 Am7 G6 That someone happens to be me.
Am7 Cdim G6 Edim How he misses you and must confess C C/B Cdim D7 G6 Without you he's like driftwood on the sea;
E7
C C/B Am7 Cdim G G/F# Bm7-5 E7 He's just a dreamer who is still in love with you -Am7 D9 Cdim G That dreamer happens to be me.
G7 C C/B Am7 Cdim G6 G E7 I'll never know just why we part - ed; C C/B Cdim D7 G It's more than I can com - pre - hend. C C/B Am7 Cdim G6 G I only know when you de - part - ed
E7
G/F# Em7sus4 Em B+ A Em7 A7 Cdim D7 You start - ed a night that has no end.
Am7 Cdim G6 Edim Perhaps there'll come a time when you're alone, Am7 Cdim D7 G6 Your heart still haunted by a memory;
E7
C C/B Am7 Cdim G G/F# Bm7-5 E7 If then you chance to find there's someone on your mind, Am7 D9 Cdim G I hope it happens to be me.
It Isn't Fair Words & Music by Richard Himber, Frank Warshauer & Sylvester Sprigato, 1933 Recorded by Don Cornell, 1950, with Sammy Kaye Orchestra
DM7 D6 D9 Dm7 It isn't fair for you to taunt me, A9 A C#m C#m7-5 F#7 How can you make me care this way? Bm Bm7 Bm7/F# E7 It isn't fair for you to want me, D9 E7 E7+5 A AM7 If it's just for a day.
A7
DM7 D6 D9 Dm7 It isn't fair for you to thrill me -A9 A C#m C#m7-5 F#7 Why do you do the things you do? Bm Bm7 Bm7/F# E7 It isn't fair for you to fill me D9 E7 Bm7-5 E7 E7+5 A G#7 With those dreams that can't come true, dear.
C#m G#7 Bm7 Why is it you came into my life E F#7 B7 And made it complete? E B7 Cdim B7 A You gave me just a taste of high life, E C#m7 B7 If this is love, then I repeat:
DM7 D6 D9 Dm7 It isn't fair for you to taunt me, A9 A C#m C#m7-5 F#7 How can you make me care this way? Bm Bm7 Bm7/F# E7 It isn't fair for you to want me, D9 E7 Bm7-5 E7 E7+5 A If it's just for to - day.
It's Funny To Everyone But Me Words & Music by Jack Lawrence Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1939
A7 D Em7 It's funny
Edim D how you loved me
G
A D F#m B7 Then forgot so sud - den - ly; Em7 A7 G G/F# Em7 A7 D Cdim It's funny to ev' - ry - one but me.
A7 D They told
Em7
Edim D me this would happen
G
A D F#m B7 Now they're laughing se - cret - ly Em7 A7 G G/F# Em7 A7 D It's funny to ev' - ry - one but me.
DU G G6 G G6 E7-9 I should shrug my shoulders and say D DM7 D7 Good riddance to a bad affair; Bm7 F#7 Bm7 F#7 But how can I do what my head tells me to G F/F# Em7 Edim A7 When my heart tells me how much I care?
A7 D Em7 It's funny
Edim D I still love you
G
A D F#m B7 It's the joke of the cen - tur - y Em7 A7 G G/F# Em7 A7 D It's funny to ev' - ry - one but me.
*Suggested by frequent visitor Joe Burke
Em7
It's A Breeze Words & Music by Joe Kentridge Recorded by Matt Monro, 1965
A7 D F#m Bm When you hear a band that's swingin' D F#m D6 Or you dig Sinatra singin'
A7
A7
D F#m D7 D9 G6 Em7 When the Duke is Highland Flingin', it's a breeze; A7 G G/F# Edim If you're in the upper set,
G/F#
G6
G/F#
G6
A7
DM7 F#m B7 Go to first nights at the Met, G E7 Bm7-5 Cdim A7 Hey man it's a gas, it's a ring a ding ding, Edim D It's a breeze.
A7 D F#m Bm A7 When you're in a jet high flying, D F#m D6 Or you've backed a horse that's trying,
A7
D F#m D7 D9 G6 Em7 When the fish you caught is frying, it's a breeze; A7 G G/F# Edim A7 When you slammed a hole in one, DM7 F#m B7 Bagged a tiger with your gun, G E7 Bm7-5 Cdim A7 Hey man it's a gas, it's a ring a ding ding, Edim D It's a breeze.
Bridge 1: Em7/9 Em7 A6/7/9 A7/6 Em7/9 Em7 A6/7/9 A7/6 D A trip to Eur - ope on the li - ner France, Em7/9 Em7 A6/7/9 A7/6 Em7/9 Em7 A6/7/9 A7/6 Dalt Fdim(III) A hol - i - day, an - oth - er new ro - mance -- but
A7 D F#m Bm A7 If it's love you're really cravin' D F#m D6 With a home a hearth a haven,
A7
D F#m D7 D9 G6 Em7 Then it's time you started savin' -- it's a breeze; A7 G G/F# Edim A7 When the jackpot you have hit,
G/F#
G6
DM7 F#m B7 And you tell your boss, "I quit," G E7 Bm7-5 Cdim A7 Hey man it's a gas, it's a ring a ding ding, Edim D It's a breeze.
Bridge 2: Em7/9 Em7 A6/7/9 A7/6 Em7/9 Em7 A6/7/9 A7/6 D When you're sail - in' on the Med in your new yacht Em7/9 Em7 A6/7/9 A7/6 Em7/9 Em7 A6/7/9 A7/6 You could - n't giv e a damn no mat -ter
A7 D F#m Bm When you find the ball is over,
Dalt Fdim(III) what, but
A7
D F#m D6 And you're tired of bein' a rover,
A7
D F#m D7 D9 G6 Em7 And you still can live in clover, it's a breeze;
G/F#
G6
A7 G G/F# Edim A7 When you dig a chick that's got it, DM7 F#m B7 And the marriage tie's been knotted, G E7 Bm7-5 Cdim A7 Hey man it's a gas, it's a ring a ding ding, G E7 Bm7-5 Cdim A7 Hey man it's a gas, t's a ring a ding ding, Edim D It's a breeze.
It's A Breeze
It's Now Or Never Words & Music by Aaron Scroeder & Wally Gold Recorded by Elvis Presley, 1960 (#1 for 5 weeks) Refrain: A D9 E7-9 AM7 C#m7 F#m Bm7 It's now or never -- come hold me tight. E Bm7-5 Cdim E7 E7 F#m E7 A Kiss me, my Darling, be mine tonight. Dm Cdm(IV) Dm A To - mor - row will be too late; A Edim D9 E7 E7/6 D9 Bm7-5 A It's now or nev - er, my love won't wait.
A E7/6 E7 D9 A A A9 A Fdim D9 When I first saw you, with your smile so ten - der, E D9 E7 D9 E Cdim E D9 A My heart was cap - tured, my soul sur - ren - dered. A E7/6 E7 D9 A A A9 A Fdim D9 I spent a life - time waiting for the right time; Bm7-5 A E A F#m Bm7-5 E7 Fdim A Now that you're near the time is here at last.
Repeat Refrain
A E7/6 E7 D9 A A A9 A Fdim D9 Just like a wil - low, we would cry an o - cean E D9 E7 D9 E Cdim E D9 A If we lost true love and sweet de - vo - tion. A E7/6 E7 D9 A A A9 A Fdim D9 Your lips ex - cite me; let your arms in - vite me, Bm7-5 A E A F#m Bm7-5 E7 Fdim A For who knows when we'll meet a - gain this way?
Repeat Refrain Coda: A Edim D9 E7 E7/6 D9 Bm7-5 A It's now or nev - er, my love won't wait. A Edim D9 E7 E7/6 D9 Bm7-5 A It's now or nev - er, my love won't wait.
Words and music are traditionally credited to Aaron Schroeder and Wally Gold, but the song is so clearly based on "O Sole Mio" by Eduardo Di Capua that one wonders how anyone else could get a compositional credit for it. Requested by frequent visitor James Andrews. It's Now Or Never
Lavender Blue (Dilly Dilly) Words & Music by Larry Morey & Eliot Daniel* Recorded by Burl Ives, 1949
D Em7 Edim D Am7 D9 G A7 Em7 D Lav - en - der blue, dilly-dilly, lav - en - der green
D7
G A7 Em7 D F#m Bm E E7/6 Bm7-5 A7 If I were king, dilly-dilly, I'd need a queen D Em7 Edim D Am7 D9 G A7 Em7 D Who told me so?, dilly-dilly who told me so?
D7
G A7 Em7 D F#m Bm G Em7 A7 D I told my - self, dilly-dilly, I told me so.
D7 G G/F# Em7 Em6 G G/F# Em7 If your dilly-dilly heart feels a dilly-dilly way,
Em6
F#m Cdim F#m B7 If you'll answer yes, A D9 A E A D9 A In a pretty little church on a dilly-dilly day E D9 A E7 A Em7 D9 A7 You'll be wed in a dilly-dilly dress of
D Em7 Edim D Am7 D9 G A7 Em7 D D7 Lav - en - der blue, dilly-dilly, lav - en - der green G A7 Em7 D F#m Bm G Em7 A7 D Then I'll be king, dilly-dilly, you'll be my queen.
G5 G6 - G5 Then I'll
A7- G/B be
D7
D A7 D7 G A7 A7+5 D king, dilly-dilly, you'll be my queen.
*While Morey and Daniel may have authorship credits on Ives' version of the song, the song itself dates back to the late 1600s in England, and has been revived in a variety of forms over the centuries -- the most notable recent version having been Sammy Turner's version from 1959, which hit #14 on the American pop music charts.
Last Night When We Were Young Words & Music by E.Y. "Yip" Harburg & Harold Arlen Recorded by Carmen MacRae, 1955
A7 DM7/9 Em7 D9 F#m7 F7-9 Last night when we were young, Cdim E9 E7-9 Em7 A7 Love was a star, a song unsung; Edim D9 Cdim Em7 Edim Life was so new, so real so bright, A7-9 D B7 C A7 Ages ago last night.
A7 DM7/9 Em7 D9 F#m7 To - day the world is old,
F7-9
Cdim E9 E7-9 Em7 You flew away and time grew cold.
A7
Edim D9 Cdim Em7 Where is that star that shone so bright
Edim
A7-9 D B7 C A7 Ages ago last night?
Am7 Cdim F#7 To think that spring had de - pend - ed on F7-9 E7 F#7 Dm Merely this -- a look, a kiss. Am7 F#m7 To think that something so splen - did Bm7-5 E7-9 Edim A7-9 Could slip a - way in one little day - break.
A7 DM7/9 Em7 D9 F#m7 F7-9 So now let's rem - i - nisce, B7 Am7 E7-9 F#7 And re -col - lect the sighs and the kis - ses, B7 E7-9 E7 Dm G/B A7sus4 D9 The arms that clung when we were young last night, A7-9 D B7 A7 DM7/9 Ages ago last night.
Let's Take The Long Way Home Words & Music by Johnny Mercer & Harold Arlen Recorded by Rosemary Clooney, 1983 From the film "Here Come The Waves" (1944)
A F#m D9 E7 A Let's take the long way home,
F#m
D9
E
Edim A A7 D9 Cdim D9 E7 Let's look for the long way home; E7 Fdim A F#m D9 And on the way, let's pretend Cdim A C#m7-5 F#m D9 That this won - der - ful night won't end. Edim A F#m D9 A Through Asia would be much too soon,
F#m
E7
D9
E7
Fdim A A7 D9 Cdim(IV) C#7 We'll circle once around the moon, D9 A F#m D9 E7 F#7 Bm7-5 Our dream boat will carry us across the foam, A F#m D9 E7 A F#m D9 E7 We'll take the long way, make sure it's the wrong way, A F#m D9 E7 A Let's take the long way home.
Look For a Star Words & Music by Tony Hatch Recorded by Deane Hawley, 1960 (#29) From the 1960 movie "Circus of Horrors"
D7/9 G Em7 Am7 When life doesn't seem worth the living,
D7
Am7 D7 G Em7 C Cdim And you don't really care who you are, C Cm Cdim G Em7 When you feel there is no one be - side you,
D7/9 G Em7 Am7 When you know you're alone and so lonely
Am7 Cdim G look for a star.
Am7
D7
Am7 D7 G Em7 C Cdim And your friends have traveled afar, C Cm Cdim G Em7 There is someone wait - ing to guide you --
Am7 Cdim G look for a star.
Bridge: Em B+ D9 D7 Oh, everyone has a lucky star Am7 Cdim G That shines in the sky up above; Em A7 D Bm If you wish on a lucky star, Em A7 Cdim D7 You're sure to find someone to love.
D7/9 G Em7 Am7 D7 A rich man man, a poor man, a beggar -D7 G Em7 C Cdim No matter whoever you are, C Cm Cdim G Em7 There's a friend who's wait - ing to guide you --
Am7 Cdim G look for a star.
D7
Love Is The Sweetest Thing Words & Music by Ray Noble Recorded by Al Bowlly, 1932
G Em7 Am7 Cdim D7 Love is the sweetest thing G Em7 Am7 Cdim D7 What else on earth could ever bring G G7 C Cm Such happiness to ev'rything G Em Am7 D7 As love's old sto - ry.
G Em7 Am7 Cdim D7 Love is the strangest thing G Em7 Am7 Cdim D7 No song of birds upon the wing G G7 C Cm Shall in our hearts more sweetly sing G G/F# Em7 C G Than love's old sto - ry.
Em D9 Em Bm B7 What - ev - er heart may desire, C C/B Am7 G Am7 G What - ev - er fate may send, C C/B B7 B7/F# Em Esus4 Em This is the tale that never will tire. C C/B Am7 Edim D7 This is the song without end.
G Em7 Am7 Cdim D7 Love is the greatest thing G Em7 Am7 Cdim D7 The oldest yet, the latest thing; G G7 C Cm I only hope that fate may bring G Em D7 G Love's story to you.
Meet Me Where They Play The Blues Words & Music by Sammy Gallop & Steve Allen Recorded by Maria Muldaur, 1999
Intro:
G
B7
Em7
G7
C
Cm
D D9 D G G6 F Dm7 G G7 I got a heart that's broken heart - ed, how do I mend it? C9 G/B C7 D7 I got a crying jag you started, how do I end it? G G6 G E7 C Am7 Cm But if you're feeling gloomy, come a-running to me -G B7 E7 Bm7-5 Am7 D7 Meet me where they play the blues.
D D9 D G G6 F Dm7 G Peo- ple have said they've seen you dance in hideaway places; G C9 G/B C7 People have said you find romance in other's embraces. G G6 G E7 C Am7 Cm But if your feel - in' dreamy, and you care to see me, G Bm7-5 Am7 Cdim G Meet me where they play the blues.
Bridge: G Cdim G7 G Cdim G7 Eyes that flirt with a tear are common round here, C9 Am CM7 And misery loves company, they say;
CM7/6
A Em7 A7 Em7 A Em7 A7 So I'll linger 'til dawn while the trumpet wails on Am7 Cdim D7 Hopin' you'll happen this way.
D7
G7
D D9 D G G6 F Dm7 G I'm get - tin' tired of sippin' wine and watchin' it bubble; G C9 G/B C7 How did our dreams get out of line and wind up in trouble?
G7
D7
G G6 G E7 C Am7 Cm But, honey, if you're yearnin' there's a flame still burnin' -G B7 E7 Bm7-5 Am7 D7 Meet me where they play the blues.
(Instrumental interlude:
verse chords)
Repeat Bridge:
D D9 D G G6 F Dm7 G I'm get - tin' tired of sippin' wine and watchin' it bubble; G C9 G/B C7 How did our dreams get out of line and wind up in trouble?
G7
D7
G G6 G E7 C Am7 Cm But, honey, if you're yearnin' there's a flame still burnin' -G Bm7-5 Am7 Cdim G Meet me where they play the blues.
Meet Me Where They Play The Blues
Moments Like This Words & Music by Frank Loesser & Burton Lane, 1953 Recorded by Dean Martin, 1997
A Bm7-5 A E7-9 E7/6 Bm7-5 A Fdim(III) D Mo - ments like this make me thrill through and through, Cdim AM7 A AM7 Cdim A7 A D Dm6 Careless mo - ments like this close to you. E7 Bm7-5 Cdim A AM7 F#m Fdim(III) C#m7-5 Non - cha - lant - ly we dine and we dance,
F#7
Edim D9 Cdim Bm7-5 Edim E7 Yet my heart seems to melt in your glance.
E7-9 A Bm7-5 A E7-9 E7/6 Bm7-5 A Fdim(III) D Sweet mo - ments like this with the soft lights a - glow Cdim AM7 A AM7 Cdim A7 A D Dm6 C#7 Make me long for your kiss, though I know Fdim E AM7 A9 A C#m7-5 Fdim(III) F#7 I'd be just one of all your af - fairs; C#m7-5 D Cdim E7 E7/6 A But at mo - ments like this, who cares?
Fdim E AM7 A9 A C#m7-5 Fdim(III) F#7 I'd be just one of all your af - fairs; C#m7-5 D Cdim E7 E7/6 A But at mo - ments like this, who cares?
My Shining Hour Words & Music by Johnny Mercer & Harold Arlen Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1979 From the 1943 film "The Sky's The Limit"
Intro: D9
F#m This moment,
this minute,
G9 D6/7/9 Em7 A7 And each sec - ond in it D9 Cdim Em7 Will leave a glow upon the sky; G G/F# E F#7 And as time goes by,
Bm7
Em7/9 A7-9 D6 it will nev - er die.
Melody: D D9 Bm7 G G/F# A7 A7/6 This will be my shi - ning hour, D D9 Bm7 G Calm and happy and bright;
A7
Bm7 Cdim(IV) Em C#m7-5 E F#7 In my dreams, your face will flow - er Bm D E A A+5 Through the darkness of the night.
Am7 D G6 Em9 Like the lights of home before me, Gm Em7-5 GM7 Em7 A7/9 Or an an - gel watching o'er me; DM7
F#m7 Bm Bm7/E G G/F# E7/9 This will be my shi - ning hour
Em7sus4 Gdim A D9 F#7 'Til I'm with you again.
DM7
E7
B7
F#m7 Bm Bm7/E G G/F# E7/9 This will be my shi - ning hour
Em7sus4 Gdim A7-9 D6 DM7 F#m7 'Til I'm with you again.
E7
Bm Bm7/E
G Edim
D6
Nobody Else But Me Words & Music by Jerome Kern & Oscar Hammerstein II Recorded by Tony Bennett, 1995 From the Broadway Revival of "Show Boat" (1946)
D6 G Em7 D Cdim G6 G/F# Em6 A7 I want to be no one but me Em7 A7 Em7 Edim D9 G6 D7 I am in love with a lady who likes me the way I am G G/F# E7-9 D9 F#7 B7 I have my faults; she likes my faults. E7/9 Cdim E7/9 A9 Cdim A9 I'm not very bright -- she's not very bright --
D6 G Em7 D She thinks I'm grand
Cdim
G6 G/F# Em6 A7 that's grand for me.
Em7 A7 G/B Cdim She may be wrong but if we get along, Am Am7 D9 "What do we care?" say we
D7/9
G6 G5 Gdim D F#7 B7 Walking on the shore, swimming in the sea
E7
D Cdim A9 E7-9 When I am with her I am glad the boy who's with her D6 F#m G A7-9 D6 Is no - body else but me.
D6 G Em7 D She thinks I'm grand
Cdim
G6 G/F# Em6 A7 that's grand for me.
Em7 A7 G/B Cdim She may be wrong but if we get along, Am Am7 D9 "What do we care?" say we
D7/9
G6 G5 Gdim D F#7 B7 Walking on the shore, swimming in the sea
E7
D Cdim A9 E7-9 When I am with her I am glad the boy who's with her D6 F#m G A7-9 D6 Is no - body else but me.
Something To Remember You By Words & Music by Arthur Schwartz & Howard Dietz Recorded by Dinah Shore, 1943 (#9)
A AM7 Edim Oh, give me something
F#7 D9 Bm7-5 E7 to re - mem - ber you by
A Edim D9 Bm7-5 E A When you are far a - way from me;
A AM7 Edim F#7 D9 Bm7-5 E7 Some little something, meaning love can not die, A Edim D9 Bm7-5 E A No matter where you chance to be.
Edim E Cm7-5 E7 E7/6 E7 D9 Bm7-5 A Though I'll pray for you, night and day for you; AM7 G# G#7 C#m D9 Bm7-5 E It will see me through like a charm, til your re - turn - ing.
A AM7 Edim F#7 So give me something to
D9 Bm7-5 E7 re - mem - ber you by
A Edim D9 Bm7-5 E A When you are far a - way from me.
Once Upon a Dream (Sleeping Beauty Waltz) Words & Music by Sammy Fain & Jack Lawrence, Adapted from a theme from Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Recorded by Mary Costa & Bill Shirley, 1959 From the Walt Disney movie "Sleeping Beauty"
Once Upon a Dream (Sleeping Beauty Waltz)
G D9 G Edim D9 Fdim A7 I know you, I walked with you once up - on a dream. D Edim D7 I know you!
D7/F# G6 The gleam in your eyes
Cdim Em Esus4 Em A A7 D7/9 Is so fa - mil - iar a gleam. Yet I G D9 G D9 Am E7-9 Am7 Know it's true that visions are seldom all they seem Edim G/B Em Am7 Cdim But if I know you I know what you'll do G G+7 G6 E7alt7 Dm7 Am7 E7-9 Am7 Cdim D7 G You'll love me at once the way you did once up - on a dream.
Instrumental Break: G D9 G Edim D9 Fdim A7 I know you, I walked with you once up - on a dream.
Resume Vocal: Edim G/B Em Am7 Cdim But if I know you I know what you'll do G G+7 G6 E7alt7 Dm7 Am7 E7-9 Am7 Cdim D7 G You'll love me at once the way you did once up - on a dream.
G D9 G Edim D9 Fdim A7 I know you, I walked with you once up - on a dream. D I
Edim D7 know you!
D7/F# G6 The gleam in your eyes
Cdim Em Esus4 Em A A7 D7/9 Is so fa - mil - iar a gleam, and I G D9 G D9 Am E7-9 Am7 I know it's true that visions are seldom all they seem G/B Em Am7 Cdim But if I know you, I know what you'll do G G+7 G6 E7alt7 You'll love me at once, Dm7 Am7 E7-9 Am7 Cdim D7 G | Em | Am7 | Cdim | G6 | The way you did once up - on a dream.
One Morning In May Words & Music by Hoagy Carmichael & Mitchell Parish, 1933 Recorded by Mel Torme, 1994
D B7 E7 Bm7-5 Cdim A7 One morning in May, don't for - get, dear Fdim D B7 E7 Bm7-5 Cdim A7 That one wonderful day when we met, dear Fdim D D7 D7/9 D9 G Bm7-5 The world o - ver was blue clover G G/F# Em7 Em6 A7 Em7 And life care - free and gay
Cdim
A7
D B7 E7 Bm7-5 Cdim A7 One morning in May, oh, the rap - ture, Fdim D B7 E7 Bm7-5 Cdim A7 To - night darling, I pray to re - cap - ture Fdim D D7 D7/9 Just one ho - ur,
D9
G Bm7-5 E7-9 one flow - er
D Bm7 G Edim D From love's fa - ded bouquet.
G G/F# A7 Em7 D F#m Edim Bm7 Kiss - es that came with the flame of spring - time G G/F# A7 Edim D Burn - ing your name in my heart Cdim B7 Cdim B7 E C#m7 Prec - ious to me like a ro - sa - ry E D9 E7/6 Bm7-5 A AM7 Now that we're a - part
A7
D B7 E7 Bm7-5 Cdim A7 One morning in May to re - mem - ber Fdim That
D B7 E7 Bm7-5 Cdim A7 love smolders away to an em - ber
Fdim D D7 D7/9 D9 G Bm7-5 E7-9 And dreams per - ish, we'll still cherish D Bm7 G Edim D That one, one morning in May.
Personality Words & Music by Johnny Burke & Jimmy Van Heusen Recorded by Johnny Mercer, 1946 (#1)
A A7 DM7 D6 Dm+7 Dm6 When Mad - am Pom - pa - dour was on a ball - room floor Bm7-5 A D9 A Said all the gen - tle - men "Ob - vi - ous -ly," D9 E E7 "The mad - am has the cu - test
Edim
E
A D9 E7 A per - son - al - i - ty."
A A7 DM7 D6 Dm+7 Dm6 And think of all the books about Du Barry's looks -Bm7-5 A D9 A What was it made her the toast of Paree?
Edim
E
D9 E E7 A D9 E7 A She had a well-developed -- per - son - al - i - ty.
Bridge 1: AM7 A7 Em7 A7 What did Romeo see in Juliet? G Em7 G Or Figaro in Figarette? C#7 F#m E7 Or Jupiter in Juno? You know!
A A7 DM7 D6 Dm+7 Dm6 And when Sal - o - me danced and had the boys en - tranced Bm7-5 A D9 A No doubt it must have been ea - sy to see
Edim
E
D9 E E7 A D9 E7 A That she knew how to use her -- per - son - al - i - ty.
A A7 DM7 D6 Dm+7 A girl can learn to spell and take dictation well Bm7-5 A D9 A And never sit on the boss's left knee D9 E E7 A Unless she's got a per - fect
Edim
Dm6
E
D9 E7 A per - son - al - i - ty.
A A7 DM7 D6 Dm+7 Dm6 A girl can get somewhere in spite of stringy hair Bm7-5 A D9 A Or even just a bit bowed at the knee
Edim
E
D9 E E7 A D9 E7 A If she can show a faultless -- per - son - al - i - ty.
Bridge 2: AM7 A7 Em7 A7 Why are certain girls offered certain things G Em7 G Like sable coats and wedding rings? C#7 F#m By men who wear their spats right?
E7 That's right!
A A7 DM7 D6 Dm+7 Dm6 So don'tcha say "I'm smart and have the kindest heart" Bm7-5 A D9 A Edim Or "what a wonderful sister I'd be" --
E
D9 E E7 A D9 E7 A Just tell me how you like my -- per - son - al - i - ty F#7 A D9 E E7 A D9 E7 A Baby, you've got the cutest -- per - son - al - i - ty!
*Competing versions charted by Bing Crosby (#9) and Dinah Shore (#10) Sung by Dorothy Lamour in "The Road To Utopia" also starring Bob Hope and Bing Crosby. Personality
Summer Sweetheart Words & Music by Fred Ebb & Paul Klein Recorded by The Ames Brothers, 1956
G B7 Tell me that you love me, Em G7 Say I'm not a summer sweetheart, C Am7 G G/F# Em Em7 A7 Cdim Left to cry when sum - mer laugh - ter's gone, and
G B7 Tell me that you need me Em G7 Say I'm not a summer sweetheart C C/B Am7 Am7/G D6 D9 Am7 Cdim G Left a - lone with win - ter com - ing on.
G Cdim Dm7 G G9 G7 And tell me when the beach umbrella's Cdim C CM7/6 CM7 Are no longer on the sand, Em A7 Em Esus4 Em When leaves fall on the ten - nis court, D9 Em B+ Em7 Cdim D7 D+ We'll still be hand in hand, oh,
G B7 Let me hear you say Em G7 Though we began as summer sweethearts -C C/B Am7 Edim G Am7 D9 G E7 We found love that nev - er will be old. D7 G Am7 D9 G A9 A Am7 Cdim G A sum - mer love that nev - er will grow cold.
*Requested by recent visitor Denis Hirson
This Is No Laughing Matter Words & Music by Charlie Spivak Recorded by Charlie Spivak Orchestra, 1941
G Am7 G Cdim I have a feeling that something is wrong, G9 Em7 Cdim D7 We've known each other too well and too long,
G G9 G Cdim Edim Am7 D7 Em7 Em Em7 Fdim Em7 Am7 This is no laugh - ing matter -- some - how I want to cry
D7
Am7 Edim D9 Am7 G D9 Am7 D7 Am7 Am Am7 Cdim G D7 I know your sweet and id - le chat - ter real - ly means good - bye.
G G9 G Cdim Edim Am7 D7 Em Em7 Em Fdim Em7 Am7 D7 This is no laugh - ing matter; I thought we'd nev - er part. Am7 Edim D9 Am7 G D9 Am7 G Am7 Am Am7 Cdim G This is no time for pret - ty pat - ter while you break my heart.
Am7 D9 D7/9 C9 Am What of all the moon dreams shared together F G Fdim C Beside the gar - den wall? Em7 D9 Am7 G9 Em Love can't always have that perfect weather -C C/B D9 Am7 D7 A little rain must fall.
G G9 G Cdim Edim Am7 D7 Em7 Em Em7 Fdim Em7 Am7 D7 Think of the dreams you'll shatter if you should say we're through; Am7 Edim D9 Am7 G D9 Am7 G Am7 Am Am7 Cdim G This is no laugh - ing ma - ter, Dar - ling, I'm in love with you.
*Suggested by recent visitor Marvin Nygaard
Why Did I Choose You Words & Music by Michael Leonard & Herbert Martin Recorded by Barbra Streisand, 1965
D D9 F#m Bm G6 Why did I choose you?
Bm F#m Cdim B7 Em B+ Em7 A7 What did I see in you?
F#m Cdim Bm7-5 Em7 I saw the heart you hide so well; Gdim Bm Bm7 I saw a quiet man
E9
D
F#7
E7 A9 A AM7 who had a gen - tle way,
D9 A E7 A E7 D9 Bm7-5 E7 A Cdim A way that caught me in its glow - ing spell.
A7
D D9 F#m Bm G6 Edim Bm F#m Gdim F#m Cdim B7 F#7 Why did I want you? What could you of - fer me? F#m Cdim Bm7-5 Em7 F#7 A love to last a life time through. Edim F#7 Bm E7 E7/6 D9 Cm7-5 AM7 And when I lost my heart so ma - ny years a - go, A AM7 A Dalt Fdim(III) G Bm7 F#7 B7 I lost it lov - ing - ly and will - ing - ly to you; C#m7-5 Gdim B7 E7/6 E7 D9 E7-9 A If I had to choose again, I would still choose you.
*Requested by recent visitor Sandra W.
D
You're Driving Me Crazy! (What Did I Do?) Words & Music by Walter Donaldson Recorded by Frank Sinatra, 1966 From the 1930 show "Smiles"
D Em7 You,
D
Edim Em7 A7 you're dri - ving me cra - zy!
Edim E7 E7-9 What did I do? D9 Em7 Fdim D Em7 My tears for you
A7 A7+5 D Bb What did I do? D
A7
Edim Em7 A7 make ev' - ry - thing ha - zy,
Edim E7 E7-9 Cloud - ing the skies
A7
A7+5 D that used to be blue.
F# G#m7 C#7 How true, were the friends who were near me G#m7 C#7 F# To cheer me -- believe me, they knew. C#7 F# G#m7 C#7 But you were the kind who would hurt me, Cdim(IV) Cdim A7 sert me when I needed you.
De -
Em7 D Em7 Yes you,
D
Edim E7 What did I do,
Edim Em7 A7 you're dri - ving me cra - zy! E7-9 A7 A7+5 D did I do to you?
Christmas Bonus The following list is a quick way to find the songs that people are always looking for this time of year -- consider them a Christmas gift. Some of them, while not specifically "Christmas" songs, get asked for because of the movies that always tend to air this time of year (namely the Bing Crosby classics.) Only a couple are actually new since last year -- I simply don't remember. The full list of "new" stuff will come after. All I Want For Christmas Is You - Vince Vance & The Valiants, 1989 Baby It's Cold Outside - Margaret Whiting & Johnny Mercer, 1949 Be A Child At Christmas Time - Doris Day, 1964 Be Careful It's My Heart - Bing Crosby, 1942 Best Things Happen While You're Dancing, The - Danny Kaye, 1954 Blue Christmas - Elvis Presley, 1957 Blue December - Hugh Winterhalter, 1952 Christmas Blues - Dean Martin, 1953 Christmas Dreaming - Frank Sinatra, 1947 Christmas Eve In My Home Town, Kate Smith, 1966 Christmas Is - Percy Faith, 1966 Christmas Mem'ries - Rosemary Clooney, 1996 Christmas on Christmas Island - Leon Redbone, 1987 Christmas Song, The - Nat "King" Cole, 1946 Christmas Waltz, The, The Carpenters, 1978 Christmastime Is Here - Vince Guaraldi, 1965 Cool Yule - Louis Armstrong, 1952 Happy Holiday/The Holiday Season Medley - Andy Williams, 1963 Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Judy Garland, 1944 Holly Jolly Christmas - Burl Ives, 1965 Home For The Holidays - Rosemary Clooney, 1954 I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - Jimmy Boyd, 1952 I'd Like You For Christmas - Julie London, 1957 I'll Be Home For Christmas - Bing Crosby, 1943 It Must Have Been The Mistletoe - Barbra Streisand, 2001 It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas - Perry Como & The Andrews Sisters, 1952 It's Christmas Time Again - Peggy Lee, 1953 Let It Snow! - Bing Crosby, 1952 Love, You Didn't Do Right By Me - Rosemary Clooney, 1953 Man With The Bag, The - Kay Starr, 1950 Marshmallow World - Dean Martin, 1966 Mele Kalikimaka - Bing Crosby, 1950 Mistletoe And Holly - Frank Sinatra, 1957 Merry Christmas Darling - The Carpenters, 1978 Our Winter Love - The Lettermen, 1967 Ring Those Christmas Bells - Peggy Lee, 1953 Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee, 1960 Silver Bells - Bing Crosby, 1951 Sisters - Rosemary Clooney & Vera Ellen, 1954 Sleigh Ride - Johnny Mathis, 1958 Snow - Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney & Vera Ellen, 1954 Snowfall - Tony Bennett, 1968 This Time of the Year - Brook Benton, 1960 Toyland - Doris Day, 1964 What Are You Doing New Year's Eve - Ella Fitzgerald, 1960 Where Are You Christmas - Faith Hill, 2000 White Christmas - Bing Crosby, 1942 Winter Romance- Dean Martin, 1959 Winter Weather - Peggy Lee, 1941 Winter Wonderland - The Andrews Sisters, 1950
The lyric and guitar chord transcriptions on this site are the work of The Guitarguy and are intended for private study, research, or educational purposes only. Individual transcriptions are inspired by and and based upon the recorded versions cited, but are not necessarily exact replications of those recorded versions.
Last Update September 6, 2011 Ahhhh...retirement. I like it! After having posted a mere 33 songs (if I counted right) since the first of the year, even including my most recent additions from roughly two weeks ago, I now have nearly that many new ones to post today. And with this posting, the total number of charts on the site now exceeds 1,600. As is almost always the case, many of these are the result of suggestions received from visitors like you -- and indeed, some of these were requested LONG ago, but I had simply not had the luxuary of time to respond to the requests before. I now have that luxuary, and I'm enjoying it no end. And as has so often been the case in months and years past, this round of additions covers a broad range -- from 1925 to 1999 as a matter of fact. Most of the artists are pop standards icons already well represented on the site; others -- like The Shepherd Sisters and Deane Hawley -- are much less well-recognized by fans of this genre. I'm pretty sure you'll find enough variety here to keep you occupied. I also replaced a couple of charts (Henry Mancini's "It Had Better Be Tonight", Tony Martin's "I Get Ideas" and Al Martino's "Here In My Heart".)
If the spirit moves you... http://www.theguitarguy.com/new.htm I'm not asking you to "pay my bills" -- any hobby worth staying with and devoting oneself to is worth investing in, as well -- and I've happily done that with eleven years' worth (or more) of web hosting and countless purchases through iTunes (if they had a diamondencrusted platinum card, I'm sure I'd qualify.) But over the years, people have commented a number of times about not finding anyplace on the site that they could go to make a donation, just because they felt like doing it. Around the first of this year, I finally decided, "Why not?" Since instituting the "Donate" button above, I have been humbled by the number AND size of the donations I have received; both are far beyond even my wildest dreams, and are deeply appreciated. It now is even more true than ever that the participation of visitors just like you is what makes this site what it is. As of September 6, 2011 I am adding these songs: Alone At Last - Jackie Wilson, 1960 Alone (Why Must I Be Alone) - The Shepherd Sisters, 1957 Coquette - Billy Eckstine, 1953 Eighteen Yellow Roses - Bobby Darin, 1963 Girl That I Marry, The - Robert Goulet, 1963 I Get Ideas - Tony Martin, 1951 I Know Now - Guy Lombardo, 1937 I Love You Because - Al Martino, 1963 I'd Like You For Christmas - Julie London, 1957 I'm Making Believe - Ella Fitzgerald with The Ink Spots, 1944 If You Knew Susie - Eddie Cantor, 1925 It Ain't Necessarily So - Paul Robeson, 1938 It Had Better Be Tonight - Henry Mancini, 1963 It Happens To Be Me - Nat King Cole, 1954 It Isn't Fair - Don Cornell, 1950 It's A Breeze - Matt Monro, 1965 It's Funny To Everyone But Me - Frank Sinatra, 1939 It's Now Or Never - Elvis Presley, 1960 Lavender Blue - Burl Ives, 1949 Let's Take the Long Way Home - Rosemary Clooney, 1983 Look For A Star - Deane Hawley, 1960 Meet Me Where They Play the Blues - Maria Muldaur, 1999 Moments Like This - Dean Martin, 1997(?) My Shining Hour - Frank Sinatra, 1979 Nobody Else But Me - Tony Bennett, 1995 Personality - Johnny Mercer, 1946 Something to Remember You By - Dinah Shore, 1943 Why Did I Choose You - Barbra Streisand, 1965 You're Driving Me Crazy - Frank Sinatra, 1966 On August 25, 2011, I added these songs: All Night Long - Diana Krall, 1995 Dream On Little Dreamer Dream On - Perry Como, 1961 I Believe In You - Bobby Darin, 1961 I'm Old Fashoned - Fred Astaire & Nan Wynn, 1942 If I May - Nat King Cole & The Four Knights, 1955 Last Night When We Were Young - Carmen MacRae, 1955 Love Is The Sweetest Thing - Al Bowlly, 1932 Once Upon A Dream - Mary Costa & Bill Shirley, 1959 One Morning In May - Mel Torme, 1994 Summer Sweetheart - The Ames Brothers, 1956 This Is No Laughing Matter - Charlie Spivak Orchestra, 1941
As you have no doubt noticed -- for MONTHS -- an update is long overdue. I can only hope that you find this group of new additions worth waiting for. The emphasis on "wait" is more than appropriate, because I've included no less than three tunes that I wanted to get done in time to include in my annual "Christmas Bonus" list last November, but I ran out of time to complete then. While I do not do it very often, I'm including a replacement chart this time around, too. I'm posting a new version of "Our Love Is Here to Stay" mainly because (1) I got some great backstory information recently from a visitor, and (2) I found a recorded version that includes the intro verse (and this is one of those songs that's a bit short without one), and (3) because as I re-visited the song to include the verse, I noticed a couple of "tweaks" that I thought sounded better than the version I had posted before. While on the subject of replacement charts, let me add this. A recent visitor asked if I'd be interested in a chart of his, in which he had proposed a couple of alternations to a chart posted here. I declined, but that's not due to lack of interest, nor to a lack of appreciation for his offer. Personally, on the songs that I play frequently in performance, I am CONSTANTLY changing arrangements...and if I started doing that, even just updating those charts from here on the site, I'd never get anything new done. As I have frequently said in replies to e-mails from visitors, "Use these charts as a starting point...not as a final destination." At best, these charts are interpretations on my part, often created to deal with my own limitations as a player, and virtually always transposed to suit my own voice. If, as you play your way through these charts, you find a song in the key of D that would suit you better in the key of G, for heaven's sake, play it there. You're the one playing the song, so you're the one that needs to feel comfortable in what you present in that performance (even if it is only to play for yourself.) "Tweak" them to your heart's content -- that's part of your evolutionary growth as a guitarist. These are HTML charts, after all...not stone tablets. As of February 21, 2011, I am adding these songs: Almost In Your Arms - Sophia Loren, 1958 Be A Child At Christmas Time - Doris Day, 1964 Best Things Happen While You're Dancing, The - Danny Kaye, 1954 Crazy Rhythm - Doris Day, 1950 Fooling Myself - Billie Holiday, 1937 Gloria - The Mills Brothers, 1949 Goodbye Little Dream Goodbye - Susannah McCorkle, 1995 I Told You I Love You Now Get Out - Anita Baker, 1947 It Started All Over Again - Frank Sinatra, 1942, with Tommy Dorsey & The Pied Pipers Let Me Love You Tonight - Dean Martin, 1962 Manana (Is Soon Enough For Me) - Peggy Lee, 1948 My Heart Reminds Me - Kay Starr, 1957 Queen of the Senior Prom - Mills Brothers, 1957 Slow Down - Nat King Cole, 1941 Somewhere In Your Heart - Frank Sinatra, 1964 Speak Low - Frank Sinatra, 1945 Stay As Sweet As You Are - Nat King Cole, 1957 Toyland - Doris Day, 1964 When Your Lover Has Gone - Frank Sinatra, 1955 Why Try To Change Me Now - Frank Sinatra, 1959 Yellow Days - Frank Sinatra, 1967 You Must Believe In Spring - Tony Bennett, 1976
The lyric and guitar chord transcriptions on this site are the work of The Guitarguy and are intended for private study, research, or educational purposes only. Individual transcriptions are inspired by and and based upon the recorded versions cited, but are not necessarily exact replications of those recorded versions.
Wow...has it really been five MONTHS since I updated last? Sure looks that way. And I realized that if I don't get something done about that, RIGHT AWAY, it would even be too late for my annual re-listing of the "Christmas Bonus" material above (all of which has been there for a considerable period of time, but I have always lumped them together around this time of year because, face it, this is the time of year people start thinking of these songs again.) This group is comprised, as most of my new addition groups are, of songs almost all of which were requested by visitors like you. A couple of them may be relatively obscure now; inclusion of such songs has always been a big part of why this site exists in the first place: to bring truly worthy music back to the attention of the listening public. (One of these now-seldom-heard tunes, Faithful Forever, was an Oscar nominee the year it was introduced in Gulliver's Travels -- but had the bad luck to be up against a little ditty called "Over The Rainbow" from The Wizard of Oz. In addition to the "newbies" listed below, there's a revision posted this time around, too. I happened to catch the movie "Tea For Two" on cable recently, and heard Doris Day and Gordon MacRae's version, which included the intro verse. As is the case with many of the classics on this site, I knew that there were lyrics out there for that intro verse, but I had never actually heard it. After hearing it on the movie, I had to get it added to the previously-posted chart. On November 20, 2010, I added these songs: A Woman In Love - Frankie Laine, 1955 Faithful Forever - Glenn Miller, 1940 Flamingo - Duke Ellington, 1940, Herb Jeffries vocal High Noon - Frankie Laine, 1952 Humpty Dumpty Heart - Glenn Miller, 1942 It's So Easy To Forget - Four Lads, 1957 That Was A Big Fat Lie - Doris Day, 1948 Trolley Song, The - Judy Garland, 1944 You Fascinate Me So - Blossom Dearie, 1959 You're My Everything - Nat King Cole, 1964
The lyric and guitar chord transcriptions on this site are the work of The Guitarguy and are intended for private study, research, or educational purposes only. Individual transcriptions are inspired by and and based upon the recorded versions cited, but are not necessarily exact replications of those recorded versions.
Last time I added songs to this site, there had been a four-month interval, and even then, I added only a dozen or so. While it's not so much the result of any consicous effort, I kept plugging this time, and came up with nearly twenty songs, in roughly two months. Given recent history, that's pretty good for me. There is one oddity in this group that I want to point out, only because I really do find it odd. Take a look at the two songs by the Four Freshmen. I think this is the first time I can recall that the same group recorded two songs, with a difference of only two letters between the two titles -- and even the phrase that follows the two title lines is almost identical between the two. Another minor oddity is the chart on Wouldn't It Be Loverly. This one began because of a YouTube video which I thought was very well done. I contacted the artist and asked him to send a chart (because his video shows him playing left-handed, and I was getting brain cramps trying to figure out what he was actually doing.) I wound up transposing the song from G to D, mostly to suit my own vocal range. But as I told him, I've never been very good at leaving well enough alone. Not that his arrangement needed tweaking -- it didn't -- but I kept hearing things evolve in my head as I was playing. Make up your own mind on which appeals to you. And it happened again -- twice, no less. I was busily working up charts for weeks, got them done and was satisfied with them, and started preparing this site update. It was only then that I realized I'd already posted not one, but two songs I'd been working on, long ago. Most times, I just drop the newer one and leave the original in place, rather than re-invent the wheel. But in one case this time, after comparing versions, I thought that the newer one was better. The song is "Time And The River" by Nat King Cole. It's not on the "new" list, but you might want to check it out. The other song is "You Took Advantage of Me" by Linda Ronstadt. This time I didn't replace or discard -- I added the newer version on to the existing chart. I wasn't kidding about the "again" part. It's happened numerous times over the years (but usually only once per update.) When you get over 1,500 songs done, you begin to lose track of "have I done this before or not?" But that's not necessarily a bad thing (even if it does testify to my faulty memory) because it's amazing to me the differences that can occur on a "second hearing" of a song. I'll hear a second artist, using a second key, and may well wind up with much more difference than mere transposition. It can be a fun exercise on its own. As of May 23, 2010, I am adding these songs: Alice Blue Gown - Barbra Steisand, 1967 Am I Wasting My Time On You - Eddie Fisher, 1958 Doesn't Anybody Love Me - The McGuire Sisters, 1955 I Have But One Heart - Al Martino, 1972 I'll Hold You In My Heart - Eddie Fisher, 1957 I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face - Dean Martin, 1960 Innamorata - Dean Martin, 1956 Never Let Me Go - Nat King Cole, 1956 Nights Are Long - Four Freshmen, 1965 Nights Are Longer - Four Freshmen, 1958 Put 'Em In A Box - Doris Day, 1948 Sand And The Sea, The - Nat King Cole, 1955 Serenade of the Bells - Jo Stafford, 1947 Take Me In Your Arms - Dean Martin, 1962 This Time The Dream's On Me - Ella Fitzgerald, 1956 What Will I Tell My Heart - Eddy Howard, 1951 Wouldn't It Be Loverly - Julie Andrews, 1956 You Keep Coming Back Like a Song - Jo Stafford, 1946
The lyric and guitar chord transcriptions on this site are the work of The Guitarguy and are intended for private study, research, or educational purposes only. Individual transcriptions are inspired by and and based upon the recorded versions cited, but are not necessarily exact replications of those recorded versions.
Wow...over four MONTHS since the last update. Where does the time go, anyway? I wouldn't be surprised if people had concluded -- yet again -- that I have fallen off the face of the earth, or at the very least, decided that I wasn't going to do any more updates. Wrong on both counts. Truth is, outside of my normal excuse of "life gets in the way of hobbies," I don't have any excuses at all. After having posted more than 1,500 charts in the nearly eleven years this site has been open, there are fewer obvious candidates missing than there once were -- but that doesn't mean there are no more worthy candidates, as visitors with requests keep confirming for me. Most of this group are here because of suggestions received from visitors. Also, while I constantly "tweak" these arrangements for my own performance, I seldom post any of those modifications here -- it's kind of a "why re-invent the wheel' sort of decision. On rare occasions, I do update arrangements, and this month I've done two; Soon It's Gonna Rain now shows a new arrangement, as does It's Too Soon to Know. Both songs had been here at least a couple of years, if memory serves. As of March 20, 2010, I am adding these songs: Crazy He Calls Me- Billie Holiday, 1949 I Won't Cry Anymore - Tony Bennett, 1951 Lady of Spain - Eddie Fisher, 1952 Put Your Arms Around Me, Honey - Dick Haymes, 1943 Rain - Dean Martin, 1997 Small World - Johnny Mathis, 1959 These Are The Things I Love - Della Reese, 1962 Time And The River - Nat King Cole, 1960 With A Song In My Heart - Doris Day, 1954 You Better Go Now - Jeri Southern, 1956 You My Love - Frank Sinatra, 1954
It must come as a surprise to frequent visitors to find that I've updated the site in less than a month since my previous (October 31) update. It certainly comes as a shock to ME, and I'm the one doing it. Twice a year has become depressingly close to the norm. Twice in a month? Unheard of! To the many people who have e-mailed me in the last year or two, I've often explained that with now 1,500plus songs on the site, it's getting a bit more difficult to find songs that deserve mention on this, a site devoted to the pop standards of the middle third of the 20th century, and which are not already here. And that is true. I've also said that life often inteferes in the pursuit of hobbies, which is also true. But as I was "cleaning out the basement," so to speak, going through my file of songs in development for the site, I found at least half a dozen charts which were already done, but had simply never been posted, for no better reason than the fact that I forgot that they were already done. No reason not to post those, right? Then there were a couple which were not previously done, but which deserved a place on the site especially in such close date proximity to Christmas that they deserved mention in my annual Christmas Bonus section that it seemed foolish to delay in finishing and posting them. Thus you'll find "Blue December" and "All I Want For Christmas Is You" by Vince Vance and the Valiants, which appears here as tip of the cap to longtime visitor and longer-time friend Ron Hontz, who (as I recall) put me on to the song in the first place, and who has done more to insure the accuracy (and literacy) of the material on this site than anybody else on the planet. You'll also find "It Must Have Been the Mistletoe" which I've had laying around on the "to-do" list since...well, since I first heard it, several years ago, whenever that was. Then once you start caving in to excuses like all of the above, you suddenly notice that your resistance got lowered, and you find yourself working an oddity like "You'll Remember Me" by Peggy Lee. It never enjoyed any particular popularity that I know of. It certainly never attained the status of "standard." It's here only because it was so un-like so much of what I've posted here that I felt it deserved a place. Check out an audio source for it, if you can, and enjoy the subtlety of the lyrical hooks it presents. You'll also find "Little Girl Blue" which, like "Autumn In New York" from my October posting, has been requested so many times that I long ago lost count of exactly how many times, much less by whom. Then, at some point, you discover that hobbies hve begun to start interfering with living life. There are worse things to discover. As of November 14, 2009, I am adding these songs: All I Want For Christmas Is You - Vince Vance & The Valiants, 1989 Blue December - Hugh Winterhalter, 1952 Everything Old Is New Again - Peter Allen, 1974 I Wish I Was Eighteen Again - George Burns, 1980 I'll Remember You - Andy Williams, 1966 It Must Have Been The Mistletoe - Barbra Streisand, 2001 Just For Old Times' Sake - McGuire Sisters, 1961 Little Girl Blue - Joanie Sommers, 1962 On An Evening in Roma - Deam Martin, 1962 We've Got A World That Swings - Mel Torme, 1964 Who Wouldn't Love You - Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme, 1960 You'll Remember Me - Peggy Lee, 1970
Compared with other groups of "new" songs posted here over the years, I don't know that this group has as many "must have" songs as others have had, but I wanted to make sure I got this page updated to show my annual "Christmas Bonus" section in time to actually be seen before the holidays, so that you can include them in your holiday festivities in coming weeks. This may be one of my odder collections ever to be added to this site, because relatively few of them ever achieved the sort of "hit" status that I try to use as a criterion for posting on this site. "Cross Over the Bridge" certainly was, as was "Ramblin' Rose", and possibly a couple of others; the remainder, however, are here simply because I found them to be deserving of being remembered, in an era when they largely are not. But then, that's always been a large portion of what this site is about. There's even one song here -- "At The Codfish Ball" by Shirley Temple -- that may not be "deserving" in the usual sense (it never received any particular popularity that I know of, and it hardly qualifies as a standard.) But when I realized that I didn't have any Shirley Temple songs on the site, I figured it was about time. Besides, it's cute, okay? One noteworthy addition is "Autumn In New York." As the chart says, I've probably received more individual requests for this song over the years than any other song, posted or otherwise. I've tried on numerous occasions to chart it, with mixed (mostly poor) success. This time, I think I have at least gotten close. If I've failed, at least you may be one step closer to adapting it, yourself -- which has also always been a large portion of what this site is about. In private communication with many of you, I frequently advise visitors to use these charts as starting points, rather than as final destinations. As of October 31, 2009, I am adding these songs: At The Codfish Ball - Shirley Temple, 1936 Autumn In New York - Frank Sinatra, 1958 Bidin' My Time - Judy Garland, 1943 Christmas Is - Percy Faith, 1966 Cross Over The Bridge - Patti Page, 1954 Daddy - Sammy Kaye, 1941 Devil May Care - Glenn Miller, 1940, Ray Eberle Vocal Gimme A Little Kiss - Dean Martin, 1964 Half-way Down The Street - Tommy Dorsey, 1940, Frank Sinatra vocal Heat Wave - Ethyl Waters, 1933 I See Your Face Before Me - Andy Williams, 1962 I Want to Talk About You - Billy Eckstine, 1944 It's You Or No One - Bobby Darin, 1963 Making Memories - Frankie Laine, 1967 Ramblin' Rose - Nat King Cole, 1962 Remember Me - Bing Crosby, 1937 Sweet And Lovely - Russ Columboa, 1931 Trust In Me - Eddie Fisher, 1952 Watermelon Weather - Perry Como, 1952, with Eddie Fisher
The lyric and guitar chord transcriptions on this site are the work of The Guitarguy and are intended for private study, research, or educational purposes only. Individual transcriptions are inspired by and and based upon the recorded versions cited, but are not necessarily exact replications of those recorded versions.
Help With Chords Listed below, by key, are chords used in these songs. I have excluded root chords (since most people know them) and also excluded most of the standard dominant seventh chords (unless a special form is called for). Chords are listed alphabetically by Root...and somewhat arbitrarily within those categories. Chord Descriptions As a preface to everything, let me make this clear: I use chord names to describe specific formations, which are themselves described in detail below. Those descriptions indicate which string is fretted, and where. For example, the basic E chord would be described as 022100. The numbers represent the six strings of a guitar, the one on the left being the lowest tone, theone on the right being the highest. The number means only where the string is fretted -- I make no suggestions about which finger frets it there. That's up to you. An "x" in any string position means "Don't play this string at all." A "0" on a string means play it open -- not fretted anywhere. Because I'm describing specific formations by using specific names, let me add that I already know some of these chord names are not technically correct -- especially diminished chords, as described below. To repeat: my chord names describe chord formations and those chord formations are described below. A Note on Diminished Chords As I mention on the home page of this site, my diminished chords are usually mis-named in all of these charts. Here's why: diminished chords (specifically, diminished 7th chords if you want to split hairs) are all made up of four tones, each three half-steps apart on the piano keyboard. Since they are equally spaced from each other, the actual root name for that chord depends on function in the melody. The formation I refer to as Cdim, formed as 001212 on the fretboard, is played exactly the same, whether it is functioning as a Cdim, as an E-flat diminished, as F# diminished, or as Adim. Because it is played the same, and sounds the same, regardless of what function it is serving, I always call that formation the same thing in these charts. Why? One word: Simplicity. Why use -- and have to remember -- four different names for one formation, when it's going to sound the same regardless of what function it serves or what you call it? The truth is, I don't know what function a given chord serves, and I don't care. I care only about the sound. If you want to know what the chord actually is, I'd suggest finding a theory book that can explain them -- and consult it any time one of my charts has a chord with the letters "dim" in it. Within this convention, I use four primary diminished chord formations and names: Fdim which is formed as xx0101, Cdim which is formed as xx1212, Gdim which is formed as xx2323, and finally, the least common, Edim which is formed as 012020. Very rarely, there is an alternate formation used for a couple of these -- identified in these charts by a Roman Numeral inside a parenthesis after the chord name, such as Fdim(III). When you see that, you'll begin the formation on the fret number that matches the number in the parenthesis. A chord marked Cdim(IV) will be formed as 004545. The oddball is Fdim (III) itself -- it doesn't copy the Fdim formation exactly, but it's similar: 003434.
Naming Conventions Since computer keyboards don't have the "flat" symbol, I use a small "b" to designate "flat" so Bb means "B-flat" rather than "B-B." The "#" symbol means "sharp." The small "m" means "minor" and a large "M" means "Major." The symbol "-" can be read as "flat" -- thus the chord Bm7-5 (you'll find it a lot in my charts...I love the way it goes to an E7) is stated as "B minor seven flat five." In general, that symbol "-" means to lower the following number by one fret, so a flat-five is the fifth moved down by one fret. But you really don't need to remember that -- just finger the chord according to the chart below and it's done for you. You'll see the symbol "+" used a couple of ways. At the end of a chord name, like A+, it means "augmented" -- which usually implies "augmented fifth," or the fifth of the chord raised one-half step. If you see the "+" before a number, like "G+7" you can read it as "sharp" as in G sharp-seventh but you may be causing yourself unneeded confusion. While "G+7" in that sense is the same as a G major seventh (splitting hairs again), it would be awfully easy to confuse that with a "G#7" when it refers to a dominant 7th in the key of G#. All in all, it just seemed clearer to me to let the "+" symbol represent the alteration and the "#" symbol represent its more familiar key meaning and nothing else. You will also find I use a couple of different voicings for some chords, just because a slightly different sound is achieved with each. Compare the G+7 to the GM7 below, and play them on your guitar and you'll see what I mean. Sometimes I think one "voicing" sounds better than another in the context of a given song. If so, I try to name it distinctly. (Notice chords below with the letters "alt" in them.) Along similar lines, some of my "slash" chords which involve numbers (E7/6 for example) are not technically correct in their names. That E7/6 probably ought to be E13, or some such. But I'm since I'm using names to describe formations, it makes more sense to me to call it E7/6 than it does E13. Why? Because E13 means nothing to me; E7/6 means "start with an E7 and add in a 6th." If you see a "slash" chord with a letter after it (you'll encounter two of them often -- G/F# and C/B) it means play a basic Major chord based on the first letter, but change the bass note to the note whose name follows the slash. Thus G/F# is a G chord with F# in the bass (fingered 220003) and C/B would be a C chord with a B bass note (played x22010). Transposing Even if you're a complete amateur at the process, transposing any of these charts to a key better suited to your voice is simpler than you might think. All you need do is raise or lower the chord cited by a specific number of pitches, or steps. Rather than even mess your mind with, "Did he mean half steps or whole steps or baby steps or what?" you can do what I did on just about all of these charts, once I had done the initial transcription -- that is, employ The Guitarguy's very own, home-made, handy-dandy Transposition Wheel:
Every chord, no matter how much it's been altered, begins with a letter designation for the primary name -- whether its obvious like C or A or D, or a little more abstracted like F# or Bb. If you need to go from the key of C to the key of F, for example, consult the wheel: move five steps clock-wise and you're there. Now, do the same thing for every chord your encounter, but leave the modifier the same as it already is -- for example, a Bm7-5 moves the initial "B" the same number of steps, in the same direction, to become Em7-5. How do you know how many steps to use? Depends. How many are comfortable? If the key of C is 'way too low, skip up (or down) several steps. It's purely a matter of choice and personal comfort. I use the key of D a lot in these charts, for a couple of reasons. First, it's comfortable for me to sing in that key most of the time. Second, because I use that key a lot, I am very familiar with the chord variations that add "color" in that key, without having to think too much about how to form them. And that, my friend, is all there is to it.
http://www.htm2pdf.co.uk
Ab=xx111x Ab+=xx211x A(V)=577655 A+=003220 A-9=002320 A6=002222 A6alt=004220 A6/7/9=002002 A7+9=032020 A7+5=003020 A7-9=012020 A7-5=001020 A7/6(V)=575675 A7/9=002000 A7/9+5=003000 A7sus4=002030 A9=002200 Am+5=003210 Am+7=002110 Am7/6=004010 Am6=004210 or 002212 Am7 alt=002013 AM7=002120 AM7/6=002122 AM7/9=002100 Am/F#=202210 Am7/F#=202010 Am7/G=302010 Asus4=002230 Bb7=113131 Bb9=110111 Bb=113331 BbM7=003230 BbM7alt=003235 B7(II)=224242 B7/9=x2122x B7sus4=x22202 Bm=224432 Bm7/E=004432 Bm9=220222 C/B=020010 C6=x32210 C7alt=xx2313 C7/9=032330 C9=332030 C alt=032013 Cdim(IV)=004545 Cdim=xx1212 CM7/6=332200 CM7/9=332030 CM7=332000
Cm=335543 Csus4=332011 C#m7-5=045450 C#m7=xx6654 C#m7alt=xx6650 C#m=446654
F6=133231 F7=131211 F7/9=131213 Fdim(III)=xx3434 Fdim=xx0101 Fm7/6=131131 Fm7/9=131113
D alt=004235 D+=000332 (also called D+5) D6/9=000200 D6=000202 F#7-9=045350 D/F#=2002xx F#7=242322 D6sus4=020032 F#=244322 D7+=000312 F#6=244342 D7-5=000112 F#m7/6=242242 D7/9=000210 F#m7-5=202210 D7sus4=000213 F#m alt=244225 D9=004230 F#m+7=244224 D9alt=000230 D9sus4=002033 Dm+7=000221 Dm6=000201 Dm7-5=056560 (alternate formation) DM7=000222 DM7/9=00220 Dm7sus4=000213 G+7=320002 Dsus4=000233 G+=xx1003 G-9=320004 Eb6=xx1313 G/F#=220003 Eb=xx1343 G/B=020030 EbM7=xx1333 G5=32003x G5/7=32303x E+7=021100 G6=320000 or 302003 E+=032100 G6/9=000203 E-9=023100 E6=022120 (or 042100) E7+5=020110 (or 030100 or 032130) E7alt=020130 E7-5=012030 G7+5=xx1001 E7-9=023130 G7-9=056460 E7/6=020120 G7+=xx1001 E7/9=020102 G7/6=323000 E7sus4=020200 G7alt=323003 E9=024100 G9=300203 Edim=012020 Gdim=xx2323 Em/F#=222000 Gm6=355353 Em6 alt=042000 GM7/6=324000 Em6=022020 GM7=320002 Emsus4=022200 GM7=32400x Em7-5=078780 Gm7=353333 Em7/9=020002 Em7sus4=020200 G#7=464544 Em9=024000 G#m7-5=056470 Esus4=022200 G#m7=464444 G#m=466444
