I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance
Art Farmer Bill Evans Lyrics
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But I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you!
I thought at last I'd found you, but other lovers surround you
And "I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you!"
If you'd surrender just for a tender kiss or two
You might discover, that I'm the lover meant for you
And I'd be true, but what's the good of scheming
I know I must be dreaming
"I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance" is a heartbreakingly beautiful song about unrequited love. The lyrics express deep longing for someone who doesn't love the singer back. The first two lines express how much the singer needs the person they love and loves them. But despite all their yearning, they feel hopeless because they know they don't have a chance with this person. The third and fourth lines express the feeling of having found this person, but not being able to have them because of the other lovers surrounding them. The chorus repeats the refrain that the singer doesn't stand a chance with this person.
The bridge of the song expresses the hope that if the person were to surrender for just a kiss or two, they might realize that the singer is the one for them. However, the singer acknowledges that this is just a dream, and that they shouldn't bother scheming for something that's not possible.
Overall, the song captures the pain of loving someone who doesn't love you back, and the hope that maybe someday things will change. The pure and simple melody adds to the poignancy of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I need your love so badly, I love you, oh, so madly
I have an intense desire for your love, it's almost an obsession.
But I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you!
However, realistically speaking, my chances of winning your heart are slim to none.
I thought at last I'd found you, but other lovers surround you
Although I thought I had finally found the one, it seems like there are others vying for your affection as well.
And 'I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you!'
Which leads me to the realization that I really have no chance with you.
If you'd surrender just for a tender kiss or two
Perhaps if you were to give in even just a little bit, and let me show you affection with a kiss or two,
You might discover, that I'm the lover meant for you
You could potentially see that I am the one who can love you in the way you deserve.
And I'd be true, but what's the good of scheming
I would be loyal to you, but what's the point of scheming and trying to make things work when they just won't?
I know I must be dreaming
I am aware that my hopes and desires may just be a fanciful dream that will never come true.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NICKY SKOPELITIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheRayricardo
This is a great piece from a relative unknown. I wish more of his work were posted here. I have downloaded all their pieces. Thanks for uploading
@60otaku4
You're welcome, Ray-san!!
Otaku4 (*^_^)b
@written12
Ronnie Ball was a very tasteful and lyrical player.
Thanks so much for making these forgotten recordings available to all of us without turntables and extensive vinyl collections.
@60otaku4
You're most welcome, written12-san!!
Otaku4 d(^_^)b
@clayjackson2833
I have never heard of the piano player, but man, I like his playing. Willie Dennis was one of the greats on trombone (he was who I was searching). Kenny Clarke played with the Modern Jazz Quartet.
@robdennis464
Willie Dennis was my uncle. He was killed way too young
@naohanadadisponivel7
woww amazing. can you post more songs from that album please?
@billiesbounce7627
Willie Dennis (tb) Ted Brown (ts) Ronnie Ball (p) Wendell Marshall (b) Kenny Clarke
(d)
New Jersey, March 21, 1956
@60otaku4
You're welcome, marquescooper-san!! Otaku4 (*^_^)/
@60otaku4
I am sorry, naohanadadisponivel7-san. I do not intend to upload more songs from this album for now... Otaku4 (^_^;)