Betty Buckley is an American theater, film and concert artist. Born in Tex… Read Full Bio ↴Betty Buckley is an American theater, film and concert artist. Born in Texas in 1947, she made her debut on Broadway at age 22 in "1776". More roles followed in New York and London, and in 1983 she won the Tony award for "Cats" and established herself as a true Broadway legend. She has appeared in "Pippin", "The Mystery of Edwin Drood", "Promises, Promises" and "Sunset Boulevard".

On TV, she is best known for her role as Abby Bradford, the stepmother on "Eight is Enough", and for her recurring role on "Oz".

On film, she has appeared in "Carrie", "Tender Mercies", "Frantic" and "Simply Irresistible".

Betty Lynn Buckley has made ten solo recordings, including "With One Look", "The London Concert", "Live at the Donmar", "The Doorway", "Children Will Listen", "Much More" and "Heart to Heart".

She now concertizes extensively across the United States, performing an eclectic mix of Broadway, blues, country, popular and cabaret songs. She receives uniformly rave reviews wherever she sings for her interpretative and dramatic skills.

In 2003, Betty Buckley moved to a 35-acre ranch outside of Weatherford, Texas, where she owns and shows cutting horses.

They Can't Take That Away from Me
Betty Buckley Lyrics

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Our romance won't end on a sorrowful note,
Though by tomorrow you're gone;
The song is ended, but as the songwriter wrote,
The melody lingers on.
They may take you from me, I'll miss your fond caress.
But though they take you from me, I'll still possess.

The way you wear your hat

The way your sip your tea
The memory of all that
No, no, they can't take that away from me

The way your smile just beams
The way you sing off key
The way you haunt my dreams
No, no, they can't take that away from me

We may never, never meet again
On the bumpy road to love
Still, I'll always, always keep the memory of

The way you hold your knife
The way we danced till three
The way you changed my life
No, no, they can't take that away from me
No, they can't take that away from me

W e may never, never meet again
On the bumpy road to love
Still, I'll always, always keep the memory of

The way you hold your knife
The way we danced till three
The way you changed my life
No, no, they can't take that away from me
No, they can't take that away from me

Can't take that away
Can't take that away from me

Overall Meaning

The song "They Can't Take That Away From Me" by Betty Buckley is about the lingering memories of a lover who will soon be gone. The singer acknowledges that their romance won't end on a sad note, but rather that the memory of their time together will continue to live on. The melody of their romance may have come to an end, but the memories of specific things about their partner will always remain with them. The way they wore their hat, sipped their tea, smiled, and even sang off-key will never be taken away from the singer. These memories will remain with them, providing comfort and solace even after their lover has departed.

The lyrics of this song are quite poignant and relatable, as many people have experienced the loss of a relationship and the memories of their partner. The song's theme is that even though a relationship may not last, the memories of it will always be engrained in our minds, and they will remain with us forever.

Line by Line Meaning

Our romance won't end on a sorrowful note, Though by tomorrow you're gone;
Our love story will not end in sadness, even if you are leaving tomorrow.

The song is ended, but as the songwriter wrote, The melody lingers on.
Even though our love story may end, the memories and emotions will stay with us.

They may take you from me, I'll miss your fond caress. But though they take you from me, I'll still possess.
Even if we are separated, I will always have the memories of the way you made me feel.

The way you wear your hat
I cannot forget the unique and charming way you wear your hat.

The way your sip your tea
Your dainty and elegant way of sipping tea is forever ingrained in my memory.

The memory of all that
I hold on to the memories of all the small but unforgettable moments we shared.

The way your smile just beams
Your radiant and infectious smile is etched in my mind forever.

The way you sing off key
Even your off-key singing voice is a special memory that I cherish.

The way you haunt my dreams
Your image still visits me in my dreams, keeping the love alive.

We may never, never meet again On the bumpy road to love Still, I'll always, always keep the memory of
Even if we encounter obstacles in our love journey and part ways, the memories of our love will always be with me.

The way you hold your knife
Even the way you hold your knife while dining is a precious memory I hold dear.

The way we danced till three
The dance we shared until the wee hours of the morning is a beautiful memory that will never fade away.

The way you changed my life
You have touched my life in a way that nobody else can, and that is an unforgettable memory.

No, no, they can't take that away from me
No matter what happens, they cannot take away the beautiful memories we shared.

No, they can't take that away from me
No matter what happens, nobody can steal away the precious love and memories we created together.

Can't take that away
The memories of our love are forever safe and cherished.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., SONGS MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: IRA GERSHWIN, GEORGE GERSHWIN

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