Changing My Tune
Betty Grable Lyrics


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Yesterday the skies were black and I was blue
Yesterday alas, alac I thought I was through
But knock on wood my job looks good
And having found a dwelling
My happiness is beyond the telling

Castles were crumbling and daydreams were tumbling
December was battling with June
But on this bright afternoon
Guess I'll be changing my tune

Kept on despairing beyond any caring
If I jumped out of a balloon
But I'm arranging from now
To be changing my tune

At last the skies are bright and shiny
It's a human world once more
Yesterday's troubles are tiny
What were you worried for?

Wanted a permit to make me a hermit
To grumble and glare at the moon
But I'm arranging from now
To be changing my tune

At last the skies are bright and shiny
It's a human world once more
Yesterday's troubles are tiny
What was I worried for?

Wanted a permit to make me a hermit
To grumble and glare at the moon




But I'm arranging from now
To be changing my tune

Overall Meaning

Betty Grable's Changing My Tune is an upbeat tune about switching from despair to positivity. The first few lines of the song convey the singer's sadness and hopelessness, as she describes the once-black skies and her own blue mood. However, she then goes on to explain that her job prospects have improved and that she has found a new home, which has led to a newfound happiness that is beyond words. The singer contrasts this newfound hope with the previous chaos and instability that she had experienced. She had been longing to be alone and angry at the world, but she is now "arranging" to change her tune.


The lyrics of Changing My Tune can be seen as a metaphor for life and the changes that can occur. It reminds listeners that no matter how hopeless a situation may seem, it can get better with time and effort. The lyrics also suggest that one's outlook on life can determine whether or not they will find happiness. By changing her tune, the singer is able to find joy in the present moment.


Line by Line Meaning

Yesterday the skies were black and I was blue
I felt down and hopeless yesterday


Yesterday alas, alac I thought I was through
Yesterday, unfortunately, I believed it was the end for me


But knock on wood my job looks good
Luckily, my job seems to be stable


And having found a dwelling
Additionally, I have found a place to live


My happiness is beyond the telling
I am incredibly overjoyed and satisfied


Castles were crumbling and daydreams were tumbling
My plans and daydreams were falling apart


December was battling with June
It felt like all seasons were mixed up and chaotic


But on this bright afternoon
However, today is a beautiful afternoon


Guess I'll be changing my tune
So I think I am going to change my attitude and outlook on life


Kept on despairing beyond any caring
I was so deep in despair that I stopped caring about anything


If I jumped out of a balloon
I was considering doing something incredibly risky


But I'm arranging from now
But I am making arrangements as of now


To be changing my tune
To change my attitude and outlook on life


At last the skies are bright and shiny
Finally, the skies are clear and bright


It's a human world once more
Everything feels normal and human once again


Yesterday's troubles are tiny
The problems I had yesterday now seem small in comparison


What were you worried for?
I am questioning why I was even worried in the first place


Wanted a permit to make me a hermit
I considered isolating myself from others


To grumble and glare at the moon
And just be miserable and unhappy


But I'm arranging from now
But I am changing that plan from today onward


To be changing my tune
I am going to change my attitude and outlook on life




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN

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