I've Got a Crush On You
Bill Henderson/Oscar Peterson Lyrics


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How glad the many millions of Annabelles and Lillians
Would be to capture me
But you had such persistence, you wore down my resistance
I fell and it was swell

I'm your big and brave and handsome Romeo
How I won you I shall never never know
It's not that you're attractive
But, oh, my heart grew active
When you came into view

I've got a crush on you, sweetie pie
All the day and night time give me sigh
I never had the least notion that
I could fall with so much emotion

Could you coo, could you care?
For a cunning cottage we could share
The world will pardon my mush
'Cause I have got a crush on you

Could you coo, could you care?
For a cunning cottage
That we could share




The world will pardon my mush
'Cause I have got a crush, my baby, on you

Overall Meaning

These lyrics are a declaration of love and adoration from the singer to their crush. The first stanza acknowledges that the singer had many potential suitors, but this particular person showed persistence and eventually won them over. The second stanza continues with the singer expressing their surprise at having fallen for this person, admitting that it's not just their physical appearance that attracted them, but rather the effect this person has on their heart. The final stanza is the singer asking if their crush could possibly care for them in return and if they could share a life together, with the singer acknowledging that their "mushy" behavior is forgiven because they have fallen deeply for this person.


Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of joy and vulnerability, with the singer baring their heart to their crush and hoping for a positive response. The use of words like "crush" and "sweetie pie" add a lighthearted tone to the song, making it a charming declaration of love.


Line by Line Meaning

How glad the many millions of Annabelles and Lillians
There are many people who would love to be with me.


Would be to capture me
They would love to have me as their partner.


But you had such persistence, you wore down my resistance
However, you were persistent and eventually broke down my walls.


I fell and it was swell
I fell for you and it feels great.


I'm your big and brave and handsome Romeo
I am your confident and attractive love interest.


How I won you I shall never never know
I don't know how I managed to win your heart.


It's not that you're attractive
Your appearance is not the only reason I like you.


But, oh, my heart grew active
But my heart started racing when I saw you.


When you came into view
When I first saw you.


I've got a crush on you, sweetie pie
I am infatuated with you, my love.


All the day and night time give me sigh
I can't help but sigh when I think of you day and night.


I never had the least notion that
I never thought that I would feel this way.


I could fall with so much emotion
I could become so emotionally invested in someone.


Could you coo, could you care?
Do you have feelings for me?


For a cunning cottage we could share
We could live in a cute cottage together.


The world will pardon my mush
People will forgive me for being sentimental.


'Cause I have got a crush on you
Because I am infatuated with you.


Could you coo, could you care?
Do you have feelings for me?


For a cunning cottage
A cute little house.


That we could share
That we could live in together.


The world will pardon my mush
People will excuse my sentimental behavior.


'Cause I have got a crush, my baby, on you
Because I am deeply infatuated with you, my love.




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

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@peterfenton5436

great singer great trio more like this please. fab

@teethreeemfore

Nothing can match Bill Henderson's timing.

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