Fine and Dandy
Bud Powell Lyrics


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Please forgive this platitude
But I like your attitude
You are just the kind I've had in mind
Never could find

Honey, I'm so keen on you
I could come to lean on you
On a random bay, give you your way
Do what you say

Gee, it's all fine and dandy
Sugar candy, when I've got you

Then I only see the sunny side
Even trouble has it's funny side
When you're gone, my sugar candy
I get so lonesome, I get blue

But when you're handy
It's fine and dandy




But when you're gone
What can I do?

Overall Meaning

In Bud Powell's song Fine and Dandy, the singer is expressing their admiration for the person they are addressing. They acknowledge that their compliments may come across as insincere or cliche, but affirm that they truly appreciate the recipient's positive attitude. The singer goes on to explain that they are attracted to the recipient because they seem to be exactly the kind of person they have been looking for but have never been able to find. The singer is so taken with the recipient that they could see themselves depending on them and doing whatever they ask, even if it means giving up control.


The chorus of the song reinforces the notion that the recipient brings joy and positivity into the singer's life. They claim that everything is "fine and dandy" when they are together, and even difficult or unpleasant situations seem more manageable. However, when the recipient is not around, the singer is no longer able to see the sunny side of things and becomes lonely and despondent.


Line by Line Meaning

Please forgive this platitude
I hope my expression doesn't sound trite


But I like your attitude
I really enjoy the way you behave


You are just the kind I've had in mind
you are exactly the kind of person I've been thinking about


Never could find
I didn't think I could find someone like you


Honey, I'm so keen on you
I really like you, darling


I could come to lean on you
I could depend on you for support


On a random bay, give you your way
I'll do anything to please you, anywhere, anytime


Do what you say
I'll follow your instructions


Gee, it's all fine and dandy
Gosh, everything is going really well indeed!


Sugar candy, when I've got you
Life is sweet when I have you by my side


Then I only see the sunny side
With you, I only see the positive aspect of things


Even trouble has it's funny side
Even the difficult moments are not so bad when we are together


When you're gone, my sugar candy
When you leave, my dearest


I get so lonesome, I get blue
I feel so lonely and sad


But when you're handy
But when you're around


It's fine and dandy
Everything is perfect


But when you're gone
But when you're not here


What can I do?
What I can do to forget you?




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kay Swift, Paul James

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radilja1994

Bud Powell at his best time.  What a talent !

918V

1974 Oscars Streaker.

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