But Not For Me Sheet Music George Gershwin

Lyrics But Not For Me George Gershwin

But Not For Me

They’re writing songs of love – but not for me, a lucky star’s above – but not for me
With love to lead the way, I’ve found more clouds of gray
Than any Russian play – can guarantee
I was a fool to fall – and get this way;
Hi ho alas and also lackaday
Although I can’t dismiss the memory of her kiss
I guess she’s not – she’s not for me
Old man sunshine – listen you never tell me dreams come true
Just try it – and all start a riot
Beatrice Fairfax don’t you dare ever tell me she will care
I’m certain – it’s the final curtain
I never want to here from any cheerful Polly-Anna’s
Who tell you fate supplies a mate – it’s all bananas
It all began so well – but what an end, this is the time – a fellow needs a friend
When every happy plot, ends with a marriage knot
And there’s no knot, no (k)not for me
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“But Not For Me’” is a popular song, composed by George Gershwin, with lyrics by Ira Gershwin.
It was written for their musical Girl Crazy (1930) and introduced in the original production by Ginger Rogers. It is also in the 1992 musical based on Girl Crazy, Crazy for You. Judy Garland sang it in the 1943 film version of Girl Crazy

In 1959 Ella Fitzgerald included a version of the song on her landmark album Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Songbook. The rendition won the 1960 Grammy Award for Best Female Vocal Performance.

George Gershwin  Sheet Music
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