But Not For Me

Written By: George and Ira Gershwin

Recorded In New York, RCA Studio A on May 20, 1961 by Hugo Peretta And Luigi Creatore

Orchestra Arranged and Conducted by Sammy Lowe

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Albums:

• The Man Who Invented Soul - Box
• My Kind Of Blues
• The Rhythm and the Blues

Lyrics:

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 grey
Than any Russian play could guarantee

I was a fool to fall and get that way
Heigh ho, alas, and also lack-a-day
Although I can't dismiss the memory of her kiss
I know she's not for me

It all began so well, but what an end
This is the time a feller needs a friend
Although I can't dismiss the memory of her kiss
I'm so well aware she's not for me