I Ain’t Got Nothin’ But the Blues Rosemary Clooney
"I Ain’t Got Nothin’ But the Blues" by Rosemary Clooney, released in 1944, is a #Jazz standard expressing deep sorrow and longing. The lyrics convey feelings of heartache and loneliness, emphasizing how the blues permeate her life. Unique musical elements include rich vocal phrasing and emotive instrumentation, showcasing the depth of jazz. Clooney's rendition helped popularize the song, contributing to the cultural landscape of the era.
(Duke Ellington/Don George)
Ain't got the change of a nickel
Ain't got no bounce in my shoes
Ain't go no fancy to tickle
I ain't got nothin' but the blues
Ain't got no coffee that's perking
Ain't got no winnings to lose
Ain't got a dream that is working
I ain't got nothin' but the blues
When trumpets flare up
I keep my hair up
I just can't make it come down
Believe me pappy
I can't get happy
Since my ever loving baby left town
Ain't got no rest in my slumbers
Ain't got no feelings to bruise
Ain't got no telephone numbers
I ain't got nothin' but the blues
Ain't got the change of a nickel
Ain't got no bounce in my shoes
Ain't go no fancy to tickle
I ain't got nothin' but the blues
Ain't got no coffee that's perking
Ain't got no winnings to lose
Ain't got a dream that is working
I ain't got nothin' but the blues
When trumpets flare up
I keep my hair up
I just can't make it come down
Believe me pappy
I can't get happy
Since my ever loving baby left town
Ain't got no rest in my slumbers
Ain't got no feelings to bruise
Ain't got no telephone numbers
I ain't got nothin' but the blues
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