"You Let Me Down" by Billie Holiday

[slinkerwink]

YOU LET ME DOWN
Al Dubin / Harry Warren

You told me that I was like an angel
Told me I was fit to wear a crown
So that you could get a thrill
You put me on a pedestal
And then you let me down, let me down.

You told me that I'd be wearing diamonds
I would have the smartest car in town
Made me think that I'm the top
And then you let the ladder drop
You know you let me down, let me down

I walked upon a rainbow
I clung onto a star
You had me up in heaven
That's why I had to tall so far

I was even looking for a cottage
I was measured for a wedding gown
That how I got cynical
You put me on a pinnacle
And then you let me down, let me down
How you let me down



Tonight, I'm singing all the blues that I can sing to get the sad feelings out of my bloodstream. I've had enough of girls that lie and lead me around.

[flamingyouth]

1. That's perfect for me

...and my skunky soon-to-be-exhusband. Thanks! :hi:

[slinkerwink]

2. go to http://www.ladyday.net

There are excellent lyrics there.

[flamingyouth]

3. I will

Thanks! I'm a huge fan, especially of her later, Verve stuff. :D

[slinkerwink]

4. what Verve stuff? I miss my Billie Holiday sigline

:-(

[flamingyouth]

5. This is the complete box set of stuff she recorded for Verve

It's her later career stuff, when her health really started to go downhill. Personally, that's my favorite era of hers.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000046P3/ref%3Dpd%5Fsl%5Faw%5Falx-jeb-8-1%5Fmusic%5F3510546%5F2/102-5568919-8460918

[Fenris]

6. Human beings, in general, let each other down

Sometimes it seems like it's built into the mechanics of love. Girls lie, boys lie. The human race is quite unpleasant, selfish, and disappointing when you think about it. Anyway, back to my Morrissey-style celibacy.

[NightTrain]

7. Ahh, Lady Day!

Ya just gotta love her. :yourock:

[slinkerwink]

8. yes....she's the queen of the blues to me