Nice Work If You Can Get It

George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin

The man who only lives for making money
Lives a life that isn't necessarily sunny
Likewise the man who works for fame
There's no guarantee that time won't erase his name
The fact is, the only work that really brings enjoyment
Is the kind that is for girl and boys meant
Fall in love you won't regret it
That''s the best work of all if you can get it

Holding hands at midnight
'Neath the starry sky
Nice work if you can get it
And you can get it if you try
Scrolling with the one girl
Sighing after sigh
Nice work if you can get it
And you can get it if you try

Just imagine someone waiting at the cottage door
Where two hearts become one
Who could ask for more
Loving one who loves you
And taking that vow
Nice work if you can get it
And you can get it if
Won't you tell me how?

Trivia about the song Nice Work If You Can Get It by Billie Holiday

On which albums was the song “Nice Work If You Can Get It” released by Billie Holiday?
Billie Holiday released the song on the albums “At Jazz At The Philharmonic” in 1954, “Velvet Mood” in 1956, “Ella Fitzgerald & Billie Holiday At Newport” in 1958, “Broadcast Performances Volume 3 1956 - 1958” in 1973, “Lady Sings The Blues” in 1987, “The Complete Billie Holiday on Verve, 1945-1959” in 1992, “The Quintessence : New York - Los Angeles 1935-1944” in 2002, “The Ultimate Billie Holiday Collection” in 2008, “Anthologie Cabu : Billie Holiday” in 2008, “Lady Day : The Master Takes And Singles” in 2008, “The Complete Billie Holiday” in 2009, “At The Stratford Shakespearean Festival 1957” in 2012, “Lady Day: The Complete Billie Holiday On Columbia 1933-1944” in 2015, and “The Ben Webster / Harry Edison Sessions” in 2018.
Who composed the song “Nice Work If You Can Get It” by Billie Holiday?
The song “Nice Work If You Can Get It” by Billie Holiday was composed by George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin.

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