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PERFORMING ARTISTS
Dinah Washington
Dinah Washington
Vocals
Quincy Jones and His Orchestra
Quincy Jones and His Orchestra
Orchestra
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
George Gershwin
George Gershwin
Composer
Ira Gershwin
Ira Gershwin
Lyrics
Ernie Wilkins
Ernie Wilkins
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Bob Shad
Bob Shad
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Old Man Sunshine, listen, you
Never tell me dreams come true
Just try it, and I'll start a riot
[Verse 2]
Beatrice Fairfax, don't you dare
Ever tell me he will care
I'm certain it's the final curtain
[Verse 3]
I never want to hear from any cheerful Polly Annas
Who tell you fate supplies a mate – it's all bananas
[Verse 4]
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 could guarantee
[Verse 5]
I was a fool to fall and get that way
Hi ho, alas, and also lackaday
Although I can't dismiss the memory of his kiss
I guess he never had eyes for me
[Verse 6]
I was a fool to fall and get that way
Hi ho, alas, and also lackaday
Although I can't dismiss the memory of his kiss
I guess, yes, he's not for me
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin

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