Lyrics: But Not For Me
Album: Trilogy-past Present & Future
Artist: Frank Sinatra
 

Writer(s): gershwin/gershwin

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
Ah ho alas and awe – so 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