One of the very first Ella tunes I ever knew, and what a treat to become acquainted with her through this song -- although it was nearly one hundred years old already. How can one go wrong with the Teddy Wilson on piano and Cozy Cole on drums? I actually auditioned to be a singing telegram messenger with this song; the manager was astounded that anyone even knew the song. He hired me on the spot. (I did not take the job.)
Many years later in her career, Ella re-recorded the song with only piano and in a lower key. She still killed it, no surprise. When you have sung a song for forty years, you really know it.
"All your fears are foolish, fancy, 'maybes'
You know, dear, that I'm in love with you;
Why do you grieve?
Try and believe
Life is always sunshine
When the heart beats true
Banish your fears
Smile through your tears
When you're sad
It makes me feel the same as you...
CHORUS
Come to me my melancholy baby
Cuddle up and don't be blue
All your fears are foolish, fancy, 'maybes'
You know, dear, that I'm in love with you;
Every cloud must have a silver lining
Wait until the sun shines through
Come on and smile, my honey dear,
While I kiss away each tear
Or else I shall be melancholy too...
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