Sophisticated Lady

Duke Ellington / Irving Mills / Mitchell Parish

They say into your early life romance came
And in this heart of yours burned a flame
A flame that flickered one day and died away

Then, with disillusion deep in your eyes
You learned that fools in love soon grow wise
The years have changed you, somehow
I see you now

Smoking, drinking, never thinking of tomorrow
Nonchalant
Diamonds shining, dancing, dining
With some man in a restaurant
Is that all you really want?

No, Sophisticated Lady, I know
You miss the love you lost long ago
And when nobody is nigh you cry

Is that all you really want?

No, Sophisticated Lady, I know
You miss the heart you lost long ago
And when nobody is nigh you cry

Trivia about the song Sophisticated Lady by Duke Ellington

On which albums was the song “Sophisticated Lady” released by Duke Ellington?
Duke Ellington released the song on the albums “The Music Of Duke Ellington Played By Duke Ellington” in 1954, “Live at the Blue Note” in 1994, “Jazz Collection” in 1994, “Greatest Hits” in 1996, “The 20th Century Music Collection” in 1999, “It Don't Mean a Thing” in 2001, “Swings” in 2001, “1969 All-Star White House: Tribute to Duke Ellington” in 2002, “Essential Duke Ellington (Remastered)” in 2005, and “Jazz Forever: Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra” in 2006.
Who composed the song “Sophisticated Lady” by Duke Ellington?
The song “Sophisticated Lady” by Duke Ellington was composed by Duke Ellington, Irving Mills, and Mitchell Parish.

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