But Beautiful
Bennett Tony Lyrics

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Love is funny, or it's sad
Or it's quiet, or it's mad
It's a good thing or it's bad
But beautiful

Beautiful to take a chance
And if you fall you fall
And I'm thinking I wouldn't mind at all

Love is tearful, or it's gay
It's a problem or it's play
It's a heartache either way
But beautiful

And I'm thinking if you were mine
I'd never let you go
And that would be but beautiful I know

But beautiful

And I'm thinking if you were mine

I'd never let you go
And that would be but beautiful I know

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tony Bennett's song "But Beautiful" explore the multifaceted nature of love and its various dimensions. The first stanza suggests that love can manifest in different ways - as something funny, sad, quiet, or mad. It can be both a good and a bad thing, but ultimately, it is beautiful. This captures the complexity and unpredictability of love, as it can bring both joy and pain.

In the second stanza, the lyrics highlight the beauty of taking a chance on love, even knowing that there is a risk of falling. The singer expresses a willingness to embrace this uncertainty, indicating that they would not mind experiencing the vulnerability and potential heartache associated with love. This suggests that love is worth pursuing, regardless of the potential outcomes.

The third stanza further emphasizes the contrasting emotions that love can evoke. Love can be tearful or gay, a source of problems or a form of play. It can bring heartache, but it remains beautiful. This recognition of the inherent duality of love showcases the depth and complexity of the emotional experiences it offers.

The final lines of the song express a personal desire and longing for the person being addressed in the lyrics. The singer states that if this person were theirs, they would never let them go. They acknowledge that such a love would be "but beautiful," implying that it would be both wonderful and exquisite. This longing and appreciation for the potential beauty of a shared love exemplify the emotional depth and longing that love can inspire.

Overall, these lyrics beautifully capture the many facets of love - its contradictions, risks, and rewards. It portrays love as something that can encompass both pain and joy, yet remains undeniably beautiful in its myriad forms.

Line by Line Meaning

Love is funny, or it's sad
Love can bring laughter and joy, or it can bring sadness and pain

Or it's quiet, or it's mad
Love can be peaceful and serene, or it can be intense and chaotic

It's a good thing or it's bad
Love can be a positive and fulfilling experience, or it can be negative and detrimental

But beautiful
But no matter what, love has its own unique beauty

Beautiful to take a chance
It is courageous and rewarding to take a risk in love

And if you fall you fall
If you take that chance and end up getting hurt, so be it

And I'm thinking I wouldn't mind at all
I am willing to embrace the possibility of getting hurt because love is worth it

Love is tearful, or it's gay
Love can bring tears of both sorrow and joy

It's a problem or it's play
Love can sometimes be a source of difficulty and conflict, or it can be a source of fun and enjoyment

It's a heartache either way
Whether love brings happiness or pain, it always deeply affects the heart

But beautiful
But despite the potential hardships, love remains beautiful

And I'm thinking if you were mine
I am imagining what it would be like if I had you as my own

I'd never let you go
If you were mine, I would never want to lose you

And that would be but beautiful I know
It would be an incredibly beautiful and fulfilling experience, I am certain of it

But beautiful
Once again, emphasizing the lasting beauty of love

And I'm thinking if you were mine
Continuing to ponder the idea of having you as mine

I'd never let you go
Reiterating the unwavering commitment to never letting you go

And that would be but beautiful I know
This loving connection would undoubtedly be a truly beautiful and fulfilling experience

Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@user-tj7xt3ph1l

2y↑19

Lyrics:
Love is funny, or it's sad
Or it's quiet, or it's mad
It's a good thing or it's bad
But beautiful
Beautiful to take a chance
And if you fall you fall
And I'm thinking I wouldn't mind at all
Love is tearful, or it's gay
It's a problem or it's play
It's a heartache either way
But beautiful
And I'm thinking if you were mine
I'd never let you go
And that would be but beautiful I know
But beautiful
And I'm thinking if you were mine
I'd never let you go
And that would be but beautiful I know

@LutzuJerome

10y

Thank You Ilksen !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Je trouve que LADY GAGA est belle au naturel,
je suis content qu'elle chante
du Jazz, avec Tony BENNETT, LADY GAGA
a une Voix Magnifique
et je la trouve très Belle !!!!!!!!!!!
elle est d'origine Italienne, celà me rend fier
d'etre moi meme d'origine Italienne, plus particulièrement de la Sardaigne !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BRAVO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stefani Joanne Angelina GERMANOTTA
(LADY GAGA)
BELLISSIMA PRINCIPESSA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FORZA ITALIA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BRAVO A
TONY BENNETT ET LADY GAGA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BISOU (KISS) ILKSEN GERMANOTTA

All comments from YouTube:

@LotsofloveKaelyn

3y↑221

When Tony Bennett wiped tears off of Lady's eyes, I cried. I need a hanky too.

@antoinemoller2197

3y↑1

Absolute class

@juneinda9725

3y↑1

Why was gaga crying?? She just got emotional or was she sad for something??

@xotleti

Me too

@granttrimble1553

I find she reminds me of a love I had/ shared with this beautiful woman. Saddly it burned bright and faded. While it lasted it was pure heaven. I love the collabaration between Bennit and Gaga. Unforgettable!

@hinasakukimi

9y↑1.2K

is it strange that i'm weirdly emotional over tony bennett and lady gaga's collaborations? it's just so rare to see something so pure and sweet, and to see these two wholly different individuals so completely loving each other and loving working with one another gets me.

@keevawolf7778

8y↑14

+hinasakukimi It's pure magic.

@michaelrocha7159

8y↑25

a rare site from two different generations pulling it off....amazing dual!!

@jayshriver3933

8y↑8

+hinasakukimi Stuff like this makes me ooze what could be put on pancakes.

@kitty20524

8y↑12

I literally cried😢😂

@65attila

8y↑8

+inasakukimi7 months ago (edited)is it strange that i'm weirdly emotional over tony bennett and lady gaga's collaborations? it's just so rare to see something so pure and sweet, and to see these two wholly different individuals so completely loving each other and loving working with one another that gets me.hinasakukimi =========================I have known and loved Bennett's singing for many years. I just heard Gaga with Tony about 6 weeks ago and she wowed me also. There is much vocal talent when these -2- artists perform.

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@heitorbraganholo

40w↑43

RIP Tony. Thank you for everything you did to Gaga. You saved her! We always love you.

@malcolmlewis6014

40w↑3

Its beautiful because the greatest popular music ever composed was called 'The Great American Songbook'.

@giannis5517

10y↑800

lady gaga should sing for a disney film,her voice is so perfect !! listen to this song and you will understand what i mean

@JohnChristianRe

10y↑9

YASS

@giannis5517

10y↑3

***** and John Christian wouldnt it be perfect?

@reacoesdodiaadia7635

10y↑3

***** i think this with The queen And But Beautiful

@bobsaleh433

10y↑3

i wish

@giannis5517

10y↑1

***** thanks alot!

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@Lyw1234567890

8y↑613

Man, I love gaga. She's like, this artistic, classy, regal masterpiece that isn't afraid to show her other sexual pop yet still artful side. two opposing personalities that slide perfectly together with each other.

@capitalswish

8y↑16

basically any era/genre she'd still kill it

@raphaelkoulenovitch2998

8y↑2

+toni jay listen to the lady is a tramp by those two and you'll see her true potential (although I agree this isn't as good as other versions previously made)

@ptpt28

8y↑4

+toni jay Shut up!

@terryzolnik1204

Hugely talented, sweet perhaps …but not classy unfortunately

@beemrdon52

35w

What in your view would be "classy"?@@terryzolnik1204

@valeriemellman6485

3y↑156

this friendship is just so rare, the age gap and the fact that they bond so well more than most people, when tony wiped gaga’s tears😭 and then ripped her out the piece of paper with a beautiful design on it, that just made me feel so warm inside

@vinceparlante3723

3y↑3

For me? I think ?? They have that perfect match in the music and many people out there don't realize ? That Lady Gaga studied in the field of classical jazz or standards . This genre of music ? Fits her so perfect... And Bennett ? Well that man has of course been around even since I was a Bambino back in the Bronx and Yonkers listening on Sundays to Bennett ? And all the greats back then. Sinatra, Martin Bennett Jerry Vale etc. I hope to one day see Lady Gaga perform either if im vacationing back in the city? Or ? Vegas. Gaga ? Is terrific indeed. Ciao

@MrDrProfessorSir962

3y↑3

@@vinceparlante3723 i just learned Tony has Alzheimer’s and Im binging anything related to them.

@samgraham8488

2y↑3

He is a true gentleman - very rare these days

@theboris3000

4y↑34

I am not a big fan of most "pop musicians", but Lady Gaga is simply incredible. What a voice. What a musician. What an artist! She is incredible. This crusty old Berklee grad, who listens to mostly classical and jazz, is a HUGE fan. And as a bonus, it seems that Gaga is also an amazing human being. <3

@melisagalvalizi6982

40w↑1

that' s becaue she can sing anything

@SquallRanger

40w

Thanks to Akon, who found her

@MapleStory012

10y↑431

When I first knew Lady Gaga a few years ago, I thought she was just a pop star with no soul, who would have expected her to be so sensitive and emotional? She was very good in pop music but now with this video and this new record we get to see how complicated and beautiful her heart and mind are.

@TheDavidkaltsas

10y↑23

Well I love her jazz side.But I like her more at pop because she writes her music it's amazing and catchy.I love her at any genre anyway

@eduardod14s

10y↑29

I kinda disagree, since her beginning I knew she was very talented and passionate + her pre Gaga album Red and Blue is amazing

@tonita88

10y↑6

Eduardo Dias you dont have to disagree hun. It's his own story of perception and realization:)

@archibaldweatherby9723

10y↑12

Really? All of her pop albums are deeply reflective of who she is. She's been so soulful on all of them. Even dance tunes like Lovegame and Just Dance convey her personality so vividly. They all have deeper meanings or at least are about having fun. None of her work is as shallow as people think.

She's even had some soulful ballads such as "Brown Eyes," "Speechless," "Dope," and "Gypsy," Other songs she's had that really possess some emotional introspection are "Marry the Night,"," "You and I," "The Edge of Glory," "Paparazzi," "Bad Romance," and almost all of Artpop. This woman is beyond just a ditzy pop star like so many people, including critics, have mislabeled her.

@ivanmartin1457

10y↑3

Gaga is a woman who made herself as artist. She is in charge of all the empire which has been built around her.
She has not needed to be a talent show reject or the daughter of a D-list celebrity to be famous.

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@leoncervantes4276

9y↑487

Am I the only one who thinks Lady Gaga looks beautiful?

@h.v.1126

9y↑20

No, you aren´t she looks great and her voice is beautiful too!!!

@leoncervantes4276

9y↑15

Candy Lion Her voice is a gift to the humanity ;)

@h.v.1126

9y↑5

Yes youre absolutly right!!

@MrAirplanefreak777

7y↑8

She is.

@JanuskaJang2

Mrs. Deneuve no you are not

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@TheNicolaslezcano

8y↑653

Gaga has the best voice i've ever heard, but i never noticed it till i heard her singing jazz.

@kellyannetodd838

7y↑27

Nicolás Lezcano yes same here, I watched her frank sinatra video if u haven't watched it pls do she has a phenomenonal voice and should not be put to waste by society's thought of music. she need to make more jazz

@robertthorpe7007

5y↑7

If you want to take a walk on the wild side, check out Kurt Elling - 8 times Bluenote jazz vocalist of the year. You could start with Nature Boy.

@richardparker6985

5y↑29

Until they sang together, young people didn’t know who Tony Bennett was
and old people (like me) thought Lady Gaga was a joke ... She is anything but a joke 😎

@themistermax

4y↑4

@@richardparker6985 Well said. I'll own that (as one of the old people).

@antoniosiqueira5159

I think foi never hear Ella, Sarah, Billie, Callas...

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@AndySaenz

3y↑56

She needs to make an album of jazz standards! Her voice is perfect for it!

@tomashergur8203

2y↑5

She has two of them, cheek to cheek(2014), and Love for sale released this year ♥️

@beemrdon52

35w

She's made 2 of them with Tony B.

@amerjensen

9y↑446

For the first time I think Gaga is being honest with her soul and passion towards music,this isn't flop, it's matured and seductive jazzy..I kinda like it though,the best feeling when u get to listen to jazz,it takes you way back to 50s 60s the sexiest era of all time...and she did it! she brought back those feeling just like an old time..

@sarahannnime4844

9y↑13

I think jazz took place 30s or 40s actually, 70s and 80s were disco or rock or something haha

@JanireSL

9y↑10

Sarah Gonzales 20s ;)

@amerjensen

9y↑7

My bad yeah but still jazz left behind somewhere around those golden ages, I bet around 40s 50s 60s it was a huge hit

@fluidjazz

9y↑11

Sarah Gonzales ....er Jazz is still happening today and is very strong, always has been. You just have to WANT to listen to it, rather than being told what is 'on trend' or who you 'should' be listening to! Jazz is alive and very well in 2014!

@cleatfeet

fluidjazz
2015 now.

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@WahkeenaSitka

10y↑136

this video is more proof that she's adorable.

@Nate-rn8po

10y↑5

Yeah

@ColumbusII

2y↑58

A masterpiece.... What a song!
Mr. Tony Bennett, smooth as silk, Lady Gaga, filled with emotion, these voices fit each other...
And let's not forget these great musicians.... Heaven this is!
I tear up every time I listen to this particular duet.
Wonderful, thank you so much. ❤️

@roywillis2750

29w

dont forget the aMAZING Grey Sargent and his soulful guitar

@judyangel23

5y↑78

You can see vulnerability on her sweet face. What a soulful, beautiful, extraordinarily talented and wonderful woman you are
Stephanie. Their performance is but beautiful. Tony has been my favorite for years...his phrasing is amazing. I love you Tony Bennett. Your interpretation of music touches my heart and Soul.

@TheHeartOne

LOVE THIS COMMENT!!! Well said! BRAVO!

@khalilahhasan9413

40w

I agree just beautiful

@LorraineAshby

10y↑451

What a darling man Tony Bennett is - Lady Gaga said in an interview with him that he is the perfect gentlemen; he has that rare ability to reach right into the souls of people - Lady Gaga was so emotional. The part where she cried and he gently dabbed her tears with his handkerchief I cried too...

@ColumRogers

10y↑7

Love them. An unusual collaboration but it really works :)

@LorraineAshby

10y↑8

Colum Rogers Yeah! It surprised me too but maybe it's because we judge people only by what we see or what they dare to show and then someone like Tony Bennett comes along and peels back all those layers we use as armour against the world - his gentle hand and loving heart allow you to trust him enough to expose your naked heart.

@LorraineAshby

10y↑9

***** I wish there were more Tony Bennetts in this world he reminds you what life is really all about to be more caring and accepting and less judgemental - god bless you

@GlairGullwing

9y↑1

Remember me? xD You were Dami Im's video... ahah xD

@LorraineAshby

9y↑1

EternalShockk Hey! How are you - lol!! Nice to hear from you - as for the Dami armi - I miss those guys aaaaaahh!!!!

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@JayySonataWTF

10y↑101

Lady Gaga reminds me of Christina Aguilera. The diversity in their voices are impeccable. The fact that they could sing and sound good in so many different genres says something. Lady Gaga has such a unique jazz voice and you can hear it in all her songs. Christina's voice is very rock. I wish they could do like a ballad or even a pop song together. Not like the DWYW remix but like something they both wrote together.

@Dpumarino

10y↑27

wow! this is like the first comment i've seen in my life when someone can talk about to pop artist saying just good things about them both. The internet needs more loving comments like yours <3

@Najash14

10y↑3

Daniel Pumarino Andrade Yes, we need more love and comments like that one! =) <3

@FredoDiazARTPOP

10y↑6

Agree, something like "Beautiful" of Christina, it could be a great duet.

@christopherjared2541

10y↑7

thanks for not bashing anyone. spread the positiveness!

@fionbarr416

5y↑76

I'm a little to young to truly appreciate Tony Bennett, and a little to old to really appreciate Lady Gaga. But, the whole series of them together in duets really strikes a chord with me. My favorite is Lady is a Tramp, but all of these duets are really awesome. Totally a bridge between the 1950s and the 2000s!!!

@TheHeartOne

5y↑4

Beautiful comment, and so very true!!! NICE!

@ColumbusII

2y↑1

Striking comment, was thinking the exact same thing just now!

@davidfrania8990

10w

You're never too old for Lady Gaga! I'm 70 and an avid "Little Monster", as her fans are known! Real talent knows no age. Tony knew that and saw what is inside Stefani Germanotta, aka Lady Gaga.

@janekellie3472

2y↑15

Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga Singing Together... A Master - Piece 👏👏👏.. BEAUTIFUL!💞👏👏👏

@jey_2245

10y↑51

What a couple!!!

She should sing for a Broadway act.

And she really deserves the Halftime show of the Super Bowl, but we need to wait. She is great.

@christopherscotts5797

10y↑1

I would love too to see her in Broadway, pretty sure she can be a great musical actress, even win a Tony
But the superbowl, i dont know, maybe in a couple years when she recovers her mainstream fame.

@jey_2245

10y

Exactly!

@OoMASEoO

10y↑12

I believe Gaga will at some point, be on Broadway. People will try to tear her down saying it's where washed up artists end up, but in reality, it's any performers dream to be on Broadway. Wherever she ends up, we're lucky to be tagging along for the ride :-)

@jey_2245

10y

Did yo see her in SNL when she performed APPLAUSE...?

Was quite a performance! And her shows are like broadway too.

Specifically the Black Jesus performance on Born This Way Ball!

@alexemocling

9y↑226

That room is filled with so much passion and love for music. You cannot only see it but you can hear it. I am so moved.

@OLGMC

8y↑304

Funny how times have changed. She became famous with her crazy outfits, performances, etc. After the other pop singers tried to copy her and show up with weird outfits and performances themselfs, gaga took this road...

Her voice has always been amazing but in my opinion it sounds best in this music genre :)

@LAVirgo67

5y↑22

They can copy her looks, but her voice...there's only one Gaga.

@thrill1695

5y↑4

So trueee

@BlueSky-ls5qy

4y↑9

in 2011 i remember Rihanna,Katy , Nicki and Kesha tried to be like her.

@Raacelavigne

4y↑5

Everybody wanted to be "the new Lady Gaga" such a bunch of idiots, ahe is just genuin and pure art.

@thelioniameer3125

4y↑1

Is this Nicki shade

@MennoMmM

8y↑123

Kinda random, but I absolutely love Gaga's hair in this

@joannekim6736

6y↑1

Menno Toonstra koooilhihiBHIxtra

@halimboy9130

10y↑50

If you're a music lover you will not complaining about jazz album lady gaga did. A true artist is the one that done everything in music. Not just stay in box and doing a same music category for a whole life. Haters will gonna hate her no matter what she did. But a real little monster will continue to love her and give a full support to her in any time..

@ILIAM

10y↑139

This is perfect for rainy English weather <3

@Fishruq

10y↑3

True. It rained two hours ago here. It should had released back then ;(

@Littlemonster3012xx

10y

I know right it hasn't stopped today

@RafaelRatedR

10y

Raining a lot here in portugal

@ILIAM

10y

Littlemonster Lauren
And still going

@PevertLafayette

10y

It's hot as hell here in Brazil :/ I'm jealous

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@jeansplace1

8y↑33

Now that my men are gone how I wish I could have expressed more love to them when I hear this music. How it makes me feel even now at my old age. It reaches to me inside like no other music.

@YasminOakOfficial

7y↑62

This woman.. I'm sorry, I need a moment. ~tears~

@gottadance5672

7y↑3

Yasmin de Carvalho Yes. The ears on my heart got my tears flowing, too ... watching Tony wipe her tears ... what a gentleman ...and what a Lady

@chatraporntamthong2489

5y↑1

....... beautiful

@sonnque

9y↑356

Tony and Gaga have such an authentic connection.....just beautiful. Their souls are like knitted together in music.

@nickriggio8807

Listen to Tony on Facebook at: Friends of Tony Bennett

@KidIndigo1

9y↑257

I wonder if Tony is one of the only men she truly feels safe with. I don't mean this in ANY negative way... but she's shared she had some horrific experiences. In any case, and regardless, I've been a huge fan of hers since she first "hit the big stage," and I'm awed by her range, talent, and diversity. Thank you, Lady Gaga. Oh, and DEFINITELY thanks to you, Tony. Truly the class of the Pack.

@shannonfling8147

9y↑2

+weho1233 You're*
Dumbass.

@shannonfling8147

9y↑5

I'm just saying, if you're going to call someone else a dumbass at least be grammatically correct.

@SpotinaVM

+Kody Marley What happened to her ??

@Lavenderrose73

8y↑5

+Kody Marley Dang, I didn't know that happened to her! I'm not a fan of hers by any means, but I hate for that to happen to anyone, and that makes the original comment make that much more sense. I came here because I have a class project where I have to put on paper and spreadsheet how I would spend $20K on a recording studio, and jazz is my music of choice so I came here to take note of equipment I would need for such a setting. If she was coupled up with Tony Bennett, then chances were promising I would enjoy the song.

...and +toad g, even if she has not behaved like a lady, no one has any business violating her, especially anyone she works with and depends on!

@YD-uq5fi

Lavenderrose73 What if she violated a man?

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@vinceparlante3723

3y↑2

This ol native Bronx guy here? Has enjoyed over the decades the great Italian American jazz singers since I was a bambino listening on the Sunday family gatherings in My late Grandparents place in Yonkers . The greats like Sinatra ... Dino , Of course Bennett as well and Jerry Vale and a few others. But listen here . To me ? Lady Gaga's voice in these great standards in jazz? Are for me? Beyond words. For this Italian guy? The first time I heard Lady Gaga sing with Tony? I was hooked to put it? Mildly . In close here? I hope one day before I pass ? I will get the honors to see ? And hear the incredible voice of Lady Gage in person and? Perhaps be lucky to meet and shake hands with yet? Another great Native New Yorker who has graced so many with great music. Molto Bene Bella Gaga. Bellissima So if I may? This old Italian guy loves Lady Gaga and how incredible she sings . Ciao ! 😊👍

@Lightning-H

40w↑3

It’s sad and heartbreaking to see him gone. Not only one of the best singers but also human beings.

@iamnataliailuvparis

39w

True ♥️✨️

@retsub3

9y↑347

I'm quite familiar with this song and its effect on the listener in the right hands. I knew exactly what these two had in store for me and welled up in pure anticipation. Stellar. Nothing but effing stellar.

She'll be the most heartbroken girl in the universe when her (our) hero finally leaves us —a thought almost too much to bear— and the luckiest to have been awarded this precious time with him.

@roywillis2750

9y↑17

What a fantastic comment Steve.

@louiseevans2543

Roy Willis Sorry for replying to that comment earlier. It was meant for Christopher Neil.

@roywillis2750

ok my friend !

@sweetserenity7934

Roy Willis I agree

@Amileoj

9y↑5

Steve X Indeed. A truly great tune by the legendary team of Jimmy Van Heusen and Johnny Burke, introduced by and originally associated with Bing Crosby and the epically beautiful Dorothy Lamour (in 1947's Road to Rio), covered wonderfully in the 50's by such heavyweights as Sinatra, Billie Holiday, Nat Cole, Johnny Hartman--and then, magnificently, by Bennett himself, on his 1975 masterpiece album collaboration with the incomparable Bill Evans. And now here, in this lovely version and accompanying video.

And yes, part of the poignancy whenever these two get together (and perhaps part of the reason for Gaga's tears in the video), is that--despite their deep & obvious musical and human bond--they were born as it were out of phase with one another. And one day, all too soon, she and we will have to say goodbye for the last, last time to her impeccable partner. She will miss him I fear, but then so will I.

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@DonnyWinter

10y↑32

The haters are gonna hate and criticize her career -- but I think this is a significant point in her career. She is transforming from a pop star, to a musical icon. Every musician grows, and this is her growing into something larger. Musicians should never fear expanding their musical resume.

@beverlytheis2836

41w

She says Tony gave her her career and I believe she gave him his second one. Beautiful for sure!

@Wildcat5181

8y↑40

This is the real Lady Gaga. I am sorry you were unhappy. You are beautiful.

@compilethemVines

8y↑161

im so glad gaga's turning into this kind of music. thank you.

@diegoila5679

8y↑6

se luce muchisimo mas que con la musica pop.

@ivaniliev2272

8y↑2

I think she always be in thins kind of music. Now just started to record jazz and singing jazz in front of public

@michelleyesyes2910

Exacto

@alanalonsogonzalez4109

8y↑1

Este "tipo de música" no necesita de ella

@ren6726

8y↑6

Jazz lives

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@tinotalks1256

10y↑29

This right here is why I love this woman ! Pure emotion and chemistry....nothing fake or cheesey about this. This is what music is SUPPOSE to be about, raw emotion <3 Bravo Lady and Tony !!!

@fanarosmini1758

9y↑40

i find it really amazing that everytime Lady Gaga sang a really sad songs or just plain emotional.. I love it how she just jumps right into that song and gave it life, like it was about her. She sang it so beautifully. I can never stop listening to her wonderful and emotional voice.

@robertthorpe7007

5y↑4

The great musicians don't just perform a song - they become the song.

@DebdenJohnny

4y↑1

Robert Thorpe I agree I remember Sinatra commenting that whatever people said about him, when he sang he believed.

@shihlin1

3y↑2

This tune was one of Billie Holiday's signature songs, and Tony ADORED Billie.
Now Tony is in his final autumnal years with Alzheimer's.
He and Gaga have a few small concerts planned in September 2021.
At first, I thought what if he makes a scene in public, but then who the F- cares !
Fans wanna see him no matter what.
Prob the last of the "great" singers from his era----one that obviously includes Sinatra, Garland, Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald...... what a long list !
Thanks, Tony, for all the great tunes and memories you've brought into our lives.

@MrDrProfessorSir962

I just learned this today and saw the video of Tony recognizing Lady Gaga. I wonder if she was crying because of that here and how long he has been ill

@shihlin1

3y↑1

@@MrDrProfessorSir962 That 60 Minutes interview said they found out in 2017. They just informed the public early this year.
The series of concerts planned for Radio City in Sept was reduced to just two nights due to his condition.

@MrDrProfessorSir962

@@shihlin1 ive been binging al gaga and tony content

@sandycraq

2y↑2

Lady Gaga, (Stephanie)... You are such a true star. Super talented, creative and classy to boot. The friendship and loving chemistry between you & Mr Tony Bennett is effortless and palpable. I love watching all of your performances and movies, you just get better with age! I watched your recent Stephen Colbert interview on The Late Show, post doing House of Gucci, I admired you even more..you came across so elegantly and intelligent and so at peace with yourself. Stellar performance. Keep being the amazing human being that you are, you bring me so much joy

@janealtera225

10y↑10

Just love it how haters r trying to troll on every single video Gaga released and calling her a flop when the fact that ARTPOP and Cheek to Cheek are #1 on Billboard. They talk about nothing but sales and charts when they really don't matter. Plus, jazz CANNOT be compared to pop music. They are very different from each other. Jazz is a difficult genre to master. For Gaga to have this album go #1, THAT is sheer talent. I hope she wins a Grammy with Tony Bennett. If they don't, I'm gonna lose complete faith in humanity.

@aslo4812

9y↑153

Gaga is more awesome than I thought. Great performance!

@cherrylannebataller1537

9y↑9

This music genre suits her. I like this side of her

@cherrylannebataller1537

9y↑5

This music genre suits her. I like this side of her

@michaelrocha7159

8y↑2

+cherryl anne Bataller it sure does!!

@maisila1987

8y↑2

+cherryl anne Bataller In my opinion most genres fit her...

@ninabeck5461

8y↑66

Wow!!!! When Tony dabbed her face to wipe her tear, that was just - well - more than moving. It almost brought a tear to my eye, too!! Gorgeous. So glad I stumbled on this video even though I think I've heard the audio of it once or twice! Thank you for it!!

@colombia5115

8y↑43

I freaking love the passion that Lady Gaga put into singing this song! Not gonna lie I may have shed a tear or two because this song wasn't just great, but beautiful too!

@myname8627

👍👍💜

@archibaldweatherby9723

10y↑6

Lord....a piece of my heart is gone. Lady Gaga....wow....what a passionate singer and what a voice.

@jersn5560

9y↑73

God, Lady Gaga is so beautiful.

@user-tj7xt3ph1l

2y↑19

@shnewsman

8y↑19

Pure magic. Listen to and watch the chemistry. She is smitten and everyone in that room knows it. I think he was, too. The handkerchief; the little painting he gave her. I hope another kind of music happened between them because if it didn't--there's something wrong with life.

@sidilicious11

5y↑2

shnewsman he's happily married but I betcha they truly love and admire each other.

@gagakissinghergrammys5746

9y↑17

Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett's number one album, Cheek to Cheek is officially nominated for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album at the 57th GRAMMY Awards...Congratulations Gaga & Tony

@JCKARTING

2y↑16

what a pure joy listening to this duet : Gaga and Tony are taking us away on the sweetest velvet wings of that kinda Jazz we all love .. Gaga will always be the lady of my heart. God !! What an amazing artist !!

@BrujitoAlemanMx

40w↑2

RIP TONY BENNETT, HIS MUSIC WAS AMAZING

@tamaritaP

8y↑55

Guys, seriously, how could ANYONE dislike this song? I dare to say this is objectively good, how could you not like it? jeez

@ilksengermanotta

10y↑26

Gagas voice makes me feel so comfortable i can listen her all day <3

@LutzuJerome

10y

@hausofsine

10y↑3

she has a magical effect on me too, whatever the song she sing I feel safe :') ♥

@sigung01

8y↑25

I keep coming back to this. I think it may be the single most beautiful piece of music I've heard.

@sidilicious11

sigung01 it is so emotional😰and beautiful

@vybz974

8y↑47

Is she crying like for real ? omg... this song is perfect

@JuneLynn

40w↑8

Tony and Lady Gaga made a perfect team....also they make me proud to be Italian...lol...I'm so glad they made these wonderful recordings.....Rest In Peace Tony, I loved your music : )💜

@Beatlecat1

10y↑12

Lady Gaga IS beautiful.

@PevertLafayette

10y↑9

She just loves the music, not the bling.

@Anne12771

8y↑24

Lady Gaga so elegant and stylish whenever she appears with Tony.

@t.s.t.4085

1y↑1

A young singer learning how to phrase, and slow ALL down, as most singers need to learn.
She collaborated with Mr. Bennett for years later too.
God Bless Mr. Bennett in heaven, and thank you Ms. Gaga, for engaging him in his later years.
I can only imagine how very much he appreciated that.

@maiar2239

1y↑1

Man, you scared me. No, fortunately Mr. Tony Bennett is still alive at 96 years of age.

@Muffett53

7y↑15

MMMMM SO beautiful!!! Then he wipes her tears....I cried!!!! SUCH an emotional song...especially with the 2 of them. Priceless.

@jennifereckles357

3y↑16

I absolutely, adore both Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett!!!
Their voices blend in so beautifully x0x

@rustjoe

40w↑2

RIP to an incredible legend. Thank you, Tony. 🥺

@kingusmcgee

8y↑13

Those beautiful Jimmy VanHeusen ballads out of the 1940's - So moving. Tony, Lady GaGa and his musicians are just fantastic.

@Holabook

9y↑23

This is beautiful... I never listen or watch GaGa music until I randomly clicked on the Tony Bennet collaboration and I absolutely love it. I wish I would have listened to this sooner and went to a concert. I'm not into the ArtPop or Born This Way era, however this has opened up my mind to Lady Gaga. Tony is timeless, the instrumentals amazing and her collaboration is beautiful. I never thought I would buy a Lady Gaga album, but this may be the first one I download. Lovely.

@oomaseoo4649

9y↑3

Comments like these restore my faith in humanity. To be able to look beyond what u think of someone to see what they can really do is really great :)

@chelseamore7304

9y↑3

I feel like maybe she was realizing how wonderful Tony sings and how she's really lucky to sing with him and that's why she started crying.

@marksharp8727

3y↑1

My God!!! I didnt know!! How did I miss this?? Lady Gaga is absolutely beautiful!! BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL!!!!! I can pass on knowing ive seen the most beautiful girl in the galaxy!!! No crap, no hype!!! Shes beautiful!!!

@tocolormemucsic44

4y↑15

This has to be one of the most beautiful love songs ever written.

@MapleStory012

10y↑7

This is why Lady Gaga is better than any other artist out there. She's got talent and she's got an amazing voice. She knows how to dance, perform, wear interesting outfits, she writes her own music, she produces her own music.

@chromatica863

10y↑176

why is she crying? I Love it tho.

@Fishruq

10y↑8

Me too

@crackup8789

10y↑73

its a very emotianal song for her

@Stephzi11a

10y↑78

She cries over lots of things. Very emotional soul

@jami099

10y↑91

crying can be a form of emotion, memories, happiness not just sadness and sorrow.

@WahkeenaSitka

10y↑8

I was curious why she was crying as well... who knows what emotions were going through her at the time.

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@maximilianraphael9853

7y↑26

these two Italians and their voices

@MarkBlackburnWPG

4y↑1

A song from 1947 -- one of the two best collaborations by Johnny Burke & Jimmy Van Heusen. (Five years later, they would give the world their beloved “Here's That Rainy Day.”) Siriusly Sinatra satellite radio just played Lady Gaga's BUT BEAUTIFUL duet with Tony Bennett: dare I say, my “new favorite version”!
First offering at YouTube -- this one: A delightful 'live' in studio recording (nearing 5 million “views”) which features some brilliant jazz musicians with a string arrangement that could only have been by Jorge Calandrelli who has worked with Tony on a dozen previous recordings.

I'm a guitarist and that's one of my jazz heroes, Gray Sargent, who has been with Tony longer than almost any other musician in his almost seven-decade career. Love his tone-setting opening notes on this beauty.

Thanks for sharing Lady Gaga. Celebrated this night at Sinatra Family - Forum - "Siriusly Sinatra" - MY FAVORITE VERSION, YOURS TOO? https://sinatrafamily.com/forum/showthread.php/50225-My-Favorite-Version-%28yours-too-%29?p=1288962#post1288962

@sidhantkhatri9901

10y↑24

What a beautiful song!!!!!!!! I almost cried listening to it. They just sound amazing together.

@annasghani7825

10y

Ps. Sidhant Khatri
They suck :p

@sulaimankhan3867

10y

:p for Lady Gaga!

@aryanrao3896

Why the hell would u almost cry Annas Ghani Sidhant Khatri

@kevinstober2597

9y↑4

All I can say is that's awesome classy, elegant, smart, sophisticated, upscale music at it's best!

@MartyNemko1

2y↑3

I'm an old guy who had never heard Lady Gaga until now. What a fine singer!

@Kate9377

5y↑2

in case anyone thinks Lady Gaga can't sing - this CD is AMAZING!

@levirizer3968

10y↑6

Tony was one of her idols. She seems to be very in the moment and i don't care how famous you are, she looks humbled singing with him and just extremely joyful and emotional. I don't see how that could be a bad thing.

@itsnotallsadful

10y↑25

Haters everywhere damn, but she was right if nobody hates ur work then there is something wrong. There must be love, hate, confusion; a big pandemonium of reactions. I guess everything is ok then.

@fredecontre8288

10y↑5

''Friends make you big, haters make you HUGE''

@cdjblue52

8y↑150

Lady Gaga reminds me of Judy Garland.

@ninabeck5461

8y↑25

You know - you're absolutely right! The richness of her voice, the poignancy, the melancholy she exudes...she feels it so much...just like Judy. Two fantastic artists, in different times...too bad they never got to know one another! Hope Lady Gaga can meet Liza Minelli, though - that would be nice - well, she probably already has, at some point...

@sandratovar-garcia341

I said the same thing!

@sallydeb

5y↑1

Liza did go to a Gaga concert in New York and visit backstage. So they have met at least once.

@rllch34

5y↑1

That is such a complement on lady gagas front but I can hear it

@killbillrox

5y↑1

That short part where she sang somewhere over the rainbow in asib gave me chills

@127ante

8y↑17

She truly enjoys singing with Tony.. Because she had jazz when pop world rejected her

@elli1961

9y↑4

I've been loving Tony Bennett forever....Tony and Lady Gaga have done a beautiful job on this album. Thank you for sharing!

@harace123

10y↑14

Felt sorry to the people who disliked this video. They had no taste on jazz music!

@muffinzbby

8y↑33

This song is so beautiful I can't imagine anyone else singing it Gaga and tony have so much passion together nothing or nobody can't break it apart this song is one of my favourites and every time I watch this video and hear this song I cry because of how much passion and love they put into there voices it's so amazingly beautiful I can't describe with any other word amazing song Gaga and tony I love you both so much xx

@muffinzbby

5y↑2

Still cherish this song ❤

@wilson045

3y↑6

I’m only now in 2021 seeing this video. At age 76, I’ve always been aware of Tony Bennett and the era he comes from. I never knew much about Lady Gaga, but because of her collaborations with Tony, I’m becoming a huge fan. We’ve had so many great women jazz vocalists, but Lady Gaga is without a doubt the greatest. She just reaches deep deep deep into my soul just as she clearly reaches into Tony’s. I can’t get enough of her.

@laurenjunette1143

9y↑60

This made me cry so much

@JayAre9558

8y↑1

Me too!

@sidilicious11

Jermaine Spence me too😢❤️

@jordanbarnes5231

6y↑9

I danced to this song with my husband at our wedding. :)

@bodyrott5409

4y↑2

Jordan Ducey omg that’s lovely 💖

@1eradney

3y↑7

This duet is the bomb! Love that part when Lady Gaga does "that would be but beautiful" lyric. Tony Bennett is the man! A legend of the Rat Pack era. He knows how jazz and standards should be sung! When Tony does that "And I'm thinking if you were mine". Their lyrical harmony and note phrasing is tight! These songs are ageless for any generation who can connect and feels the want and need of love and relationship in their lives. Love this song. when you play it it changes your whole day and can change the hope of a lonely life!

@michal26691

8y↑12

It's literally like a 20's musical song, but better quality

@mickiesftown7533

8y↑15

more like late 40's early 50's Musical, as this style didn't exist in the 20's! But her voice is very 40's in this song!

@jennifertorode9589

8y↑19

I have the Cheek to Cheek CD...I'm old school....Listened to the "But Beautiful" song last night driving back from dinner and pressed rewind a few times....just GORGEOUS! Just need to find someone I would never want to let go of. LOL (-: Tony is a CLASSIC and Lady Gaga sings so beautifully with him! Saw him a few years ago...just incredible, old-school charm and a gentleman yet he's also a modern gent.

@Ruby-lk5gr

10y↑11

This had changed her career in a beautiful way all you 'monsters' who hate this obviously aren't true monsters this ones for the real monsters ! 💋💋

@jackwhitetron

3y↑2

Tony's voice is the smoothest silk

@davidthomas6094

3y↑5

Lady Gaga and Bennett are a match made in heaven. I've long loved Bennet's version of this song with pianist Bill Evans, but I love also seeing Gaga plug into her jazz vocal roots here--she is awesome.

@tracyrandolph3345

8y↑14

it's just one more perfect song from these 2 -but it breaks me down every single time -especially when he wipes her tears! such a special bond they share-its so beautiful & we're all fortunate that it happened!🎹🎤🎶

@theaterbat

9y↑44

I like how people who don't know anything about music are saying Gaga's doing this for attention and throwing random album numbers out there. Gaga's doing this for what she likes to do. She likes jazz and she's an actual person. And another thing: a bunch of the strictly pop fans are telling her to stop and get back to the crappy stuff the children of the 21st century call "culture". I'm almost giving up on the entertainment industry-it's all about showing off your body and how many chicks you can get or how awesome drugs are and crappy lies like that. There's a reason why older people are saying they're losing faith in that generation.
Okay. Rant over.
-Love, a 14 year old Gaga fan/showtune and jazz lover.

@tbw666

9y↑3

these are the sort of people who would say that Britney spears is better than Billy Holiday.

@mujerjone

9y↑2

clapping ain't that the truth! I finally found some smart people in the youtube comments section.

@samusaranfan9070

@ Lou umm theres a big talent difference between gaga and Britney geeze

@retsub3

9y↑5

Well said Amy hell yah. I can appreciate Gaga's loony pop side for what it is when I'm in the mood for it because I have a sense of humor and an open mind for art. That said, I'm a massive jazz baby so when I discovered her insane talent and sensitivity for it my head exploded, she broke my heart into tiny pieces, and I'll never look at her the same. :^)

@tobyvanwinkle9570

*****

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@maryellenw

5y↑7

Their version is very Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga! I love both of their voices, so this song is a particularly great example of quality, magical music smooth enough to conjure up cool emotion! Wonderful.

@neszi3

5y↑7

Just because you prefer this kind of music doesn't make the others(pop) you don't like any less 'real'. Lady Gaga is a true musician and most (if not all) of her works are a labor of passion and love for music.

@TheHeartOne

5y↑1

Beautifully said!!! <3

@kittencannibalism6516

10y↑9

This proves lady Gaga has an amazing voice. I don't normally listen to her music, but if she stays this style I will love her forever. I have always loved her as a person, now I love her as an artist.

@GlowstickVince

6y↑4

I liked Lady Gaga's pop music, but this kind of music is timeless. Simply beautiful. This with a glass of fine whisky is all a man needs at the end of a long day.