PontifiKate

I’d Get Along Without You Very Well, You Stubborn Tune

I’ve been humming this all day. Granted, it’s a beautiful little tune to have in mind, as tunes go.

I get along without you very well
Of course, I do
Except when soft rains fall
And drip from leaves
Then I recall
The thrill of being sheltered in your arms
Of course, I do
But I get along without you very well

I’ve forgotten you just like I should
Of course, I have
Except to hear your name
Or someone’s laugh that is the same
But I’ve forgotten you just like I should

What a guy
What a fool am I
To think my breaking heart
Could kid the moon
What’s in store
Should I fall once more
No, it’s best that I stick to my tune

I get along without you very well
Of course, I do
Except perhaps in spring
But I should never think of spring
For that would surely break my heart in two

What’s in store
Should I fall once more
No, it’s best that I stick to my tune

I get along without you very well
Of course, I do
Except perhaps in spring
But I should never think of spring
For that would surely break my heart in two

This song was composed by Hoagy Carmichael in 1939, with lyrics based on a poem by Jane Brown Thompson. I’ve got Stacey Kent’s version stuck in my head – which I love, but it has hung on a little long, IMO. :o)

posted by Kate @ 4:40 PM