I May Be Wrong
Chet Baker Lyrics


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I may be wrong but I think you're wonderful
I may be wrong but I think you're swell
I like your style say, I think it's marvelous
I'm always wrong so how can I tell

Deuces to me are all aces
Life is to me just a bore
Faces are all open spaces
You might be John Barrymore
You came along say I think you're wonderful
I think you're grand but I may be wrong

I may be wrong but I think you're wonderful
I may be wrong but I think you're swell
I like your style say, I really think it's marvelous
I'm always wrong so how can I tell

Deuces to me are all aces
Life is to me just a bore
Faces are all open spaces
You might be John Barrymore
You came along say I think you're wonderful
I think you're grand but I may be wrong

You said that Edison would never make that light
You laughed at Mr. Franklin with his key and kite




The point of the song is I'm always wrong
But with you baby I'm oh so right.

Overall Meaning

In Chet Baker's "I May Be Wrong," the singer admits that he is not always right but he thinks that the person he is singing about is wonderful and swell. He enjoys their style and marvels at how great they make him feel. The singer incorporates some colloquialisms in his lyrics which convey his admiration for the person he is singing about. The lines "Deuces to me are all aces" and "Faces are all open spaces" imply that the person the singer is crooning about is a cut above the rest, and that the singer has a profound admiration for them.


The song also mentions John Barrymore, one of the most celebrated actors of his time. The singer imagines that the person to whom he is singing could be just as influential or successful as Barrymore. The lyrics suggest that the singer is not always correct, but with this person, he is always right. This indicates his deep admiration and fondness for the person who he believes is wonderful and swell.


The song offers an upbeat and swing-style melody, typical of the era from which it originates. It conveys a sense of optimism and admiration that is infectious and alluring. In summary, the lyrics of "I May Be Wrong" convey an admiration for someone who the singer believes is exceptional, and who makes him feel unequivocally positive and joyful.


Line by Line Meaning

I may be wrong but I think you're wonderful
I'm not sure if my perception is accurate, but I feel that you are truly amazing


I may be wrong but I think you're swell
Perhaps my judgment is flawed, but I find you delightful


I like your style say, I think it's marvelous
Your manner of doing things appeals to me greatly; I regard it as magnificent


I'm always wrong so how can I tell
I tend to make mistakes, so I can't guarantee the accuracy of my opinion


Deuces to me are all aces
Something that seems unimportant or undesirable to others holds great value for me


Life is to me just a bore
From my perspective, existence is dull and unexciting


Faces are all open spaces
People's expressions reveal what they are feeling with complete transparency


You might be John Barrymore
It's possible that you are a well-known and respected personality like the actor Barrymore


You came along say I think you're wonderful
When you entered my life, I felt like you were truly exceptional


I think you're grand but I may be wrong
While I believe that you are magnificent, I acknowledge the possibility that I'm mistaken


You said that Edison would never make that light
You expressed doubt that Thomas Edison would be successful in inventing the lightbulb


You laughed at Mr. Franklin with his key and kite
Benjamin Franklin's experiment with a kite and key seemed ridiculous and humorous to you


The point of the song is I'm always wrong
The central theme of this song is that I frequently make mistakes and errors in judgment


But with you baby I'm oh so right.
However, when I'm with you, I feel that everything is exactly as it should be




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RUSKIN HARRY, HENRY SULLIVAN

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