But Not For Me

George Gershwin, Ira 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 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 his kiss, I guess he’s mot for me

He’s knocking on a door, but not for me
He’ll plan a two by four, but not for me
I know that love’s a game
I’m puzzled, just the same
Was I the moth or flame
I’m all at sea
It all began so well, but what an end
This is the time a feller needs a friend
When every happy plot ends with the marriage knot
And there’s no knot for me

Trivia about the song But Not For Me by Billie Holiday

On which albums was the song “But Not For Me” released by Billie Holiday?
Billie Holiday released the song on the albums “All Or Nothing At All” in 1959, “The Complete Billie Holiday on Verve, 1945-1959” in 1992, and “The Ben Webster / Harry Edison Sessions” in 2018.
Who composed the song “But Not For Me” by Billie Holiday?
The song “But Not For Me” by Billie Holiday was composed by George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin.

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