Gee Baby Ain't I Good to You
Buck Clayton and His Orchestra Lyrics
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Gee, baby, ain't I good to you?
There's nothing in this world too good
For a girl so good and true
Gee, baby, ain't I good to you?
Bought you a fur coat for Christmas
A diamond ring
What makes me treat you the way that I do?
Gee, baby, ain't I good to you?
Bought you a fur coat for Christmas
A diamond ring
A big Cadillac car and everything
What makes me treat you the way that I do?
Gee
Baby, ain't I good, to you?
The song "Gee Baby Ain't I Good to You" by Buck Clayton and His Orchestra is a classic jazz piece that talks about the things that love can inspire a person to do. The lyrics express the generosity and adoration felt by one person towards their partner, asking them if they see how well they are treated. Love, in this song, is depicted as the reason why the singer goes above and beyond, showering their love interest with gifts such as a fur coat, diamond ring and a big Cadillac car, with nothing being too good for someone so good and true. The song is full of pride and satisfaction, with a hint of playfulness as the question is asked, "Gee, baby, ain't I good to you?".
The lyrics of this song were written by Don Redman, while the music was composed by Andy Razaf. The song was first recorded in 1929 by the pianist and bandleader, Don Redman. Since then it has been covered by various artists, including Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, and Diana Krall, among others. "Gee Baby Ain't I Good to You" is a blues song with a jazz feel, and it has become a standard within the jazz repertoire.
Line by Line Meaning
Love makes me treat you the way that I do
I treat you with love and affection because that's how I feel about you
Gee, baby, ain't I good to you?
Don't you see how good I treat you, baby?
There's nothing in this world too good
You deserve the best of everything
For a girl so good and true
Because you're such a kind and honest person
Gee, baby, ain't I good to you?
Do you still doubt how good I am to you, baby?
Bought you a fur coat for Christmas
As a special gift for Christmas, I bought you a luxurious fur coat
A diamond ring
I gave you a beautiful diamond ring to show my commitment and love
A big Cadillac car and everything
I even got you a big luxury car because you deserve the best
What makes me treat you the way that I do?
I treat you this way because I love and cherish you
Gee
Wow
Baby, ain't I good, to you?
Don't you think I'm really good to you, baby?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andy Razaf, Don Redman
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