Don't Be That Way
Benny Goodman & Benny Goodman and His Orchestra Lyrics


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Don't cry, Oh honey please don't be that way
Clouds in the sky should never make you feel that way
The rain will bring the violets of May, tears are in vain
So honey, please don't be that way.
As long as we see it through,
You'll have me, I'll have you.
Sweetheart, tomorrow is another day,
Don't break my heart,
Oh honey, please don't be that way.





Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Benny Goodman & His Orchestra's song Don't Be That Way are a plea from the singer to their lover not to let external circumstances bring them down. The first stanza tells the lover not to cry and that clouds in the sky should never make them feel that way. The singer goes on to say that tears are in vain and that rain will bring the violets of May, signaling that good things can come from difficult moments. The second stanza expresses the singer's commitment to the relationship, saying that as long as they see it through, they will have each other. The final lines of the song are a warning not to break the singer's heart, and a final plea not to be downhearted.


Overall, the lyrics of Don't Be That Way convey a message of hope and resilience in the face of adversity. The singer is assuring their lover that no matter what difficulties they may face, they can overcome them together. By asking the lover not to be downhearted, the singer is emphasizing the importance of a positive attitude and the belief that things will get better.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't cry, Oh honey please don't be that way
Please don't cry or behave that way, my dear.


Clouds in the sky should never make you feel that way
Bad weather shouldn't ruin your mood or make you feel sad.


The rain will bring the violets of May, tears are in vain
The rain will bring spring flowers, so there's no need for tears.


So honey, please don't be that way.
Please don't be upset or sad about the rain, my dear.


As long as we see it through,
As long as we stick together and support each other,


You'll have me, I'll have you.
We'll always be there for each other.


Sweetheart, tomorrow is another day,
My dear, tomorrow is a new day with new opportunities.


Don't break my heart,
Please don't hurt or disappoint me.


Oh honey, please don't be that way.
Please don't behave in a way that would hurt me, my dear.




Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
Written by: BENNY GOODMAN, EDGAR SAMPSON, MITCHELL PARISH

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@streetofdreams4538

Love it, both words & music!

"April skies are in your eyes
But darling, don't be blue

Don't cry,
Oh honey please
Don't be that way

Clouds in the sky
Should never make you feel that way

The rain
Will bring the violets of May
Tears are in vain
So honey please don't be that way

As long as we
See it through
You'll have me
I'll have you
Sweetheart

Tomorrow is another day
Don't break my heart
Oh honey, please don't be that way"



All comments from YouTube:

@johnireland6301

Benny Goodman was pure perfection. A master of the craft and very much appreciated by so many

@brigidpower22

Heard him play this number at the Royal Albert Hall and it blew me away. Wonderful melodic music.

@JamesS001

Hello Brigid, how are things going with you?

@garywest8705

When music was pleasing and satisfying to listen to. I long for those days. Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Jimmy Dorsey, and many other greats.

@streetofdreams4538

Love it, both words & music!

"April skies are in your eyes
But darling, don't be blue

Don't cry,
Oh honey please
Don't be that way

Clouds in the sky
Should never make you feel that way

The rain
Will bring the violets of May
Tears are in vain
So honey please don't be that way

As long as we
See it through
You'll have me
I'll have you
Sweetheart

Tomorrow is another day
Don't break my heart
Oh honey, please don't be that way"

@donnyrichard4644

Just scintillating music. This is from my era and love it. 85 years young.

@DavedinomanThomas

donny richard
I am right behind you. Nothing beats the Big Band Sound. I am swinging as I write this.....lol

@chetpomeroy1399

Now in my late-50's--it's strange to me that I didn't develop an appreciation for this high-quality music decades ago! In those days, I even lived near a radio station that broadcast the swing/big-band format! Let me tell you, these artists had CLASS, which is sorely lacking on the airwaves today!

@davidmaslow399

Cool!

@loraealmgren5718

Yes, don’t count some of us out we’re

We not that far behind you!

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