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 seen more clouds of gray
Than any Russian play could guarantee.
I was a fool to fall and get that way.
Heigh ho, alas, and also lackaday.
Although I can't dismiss, the memory of her kiss.
I guess she's not for me.

She's knocking on the door, but not for me.
She'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 Julie London

On which albums was the song “But Not For Me” released by Julie London?
Julie London released the song on the albums “Julie... At Home” in 1959, “Around Midnight” in 1960, “Fly Me To The Moon…Best Of Julie London” in 2010, and “Round Midnight” in 2011.
Who composed the song “But Not For Me” by Julie London?
The song “But Not For Me” by Julie London was composed by George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin.

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