Sweet Georgia Brown
Coleman Hawkins & Benny Carter Lyrics

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No gal made has got a shade on sweet Georgia brown
Two left feet but oh-so neat has sweet Georgia brown
They all sigh and want to die for sweet Georgia brown
I'll tell you why; you know I don't lie much

It's been said she knocks 'em dead when she lands in town
Since she came, why it's a shame how she coos 'em down
Fellers she can't get are fellers she ain't met

Georgia claimed her, Georgia named her

Sweet Georgia brown

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Sweet Georgia Brown" by Coleman Hawkins & His All Star Jam Band pay homage to a woman who has captured the attention and admiration of everyone around her. The song describes her as the epitome of beauty and grace, with no other woman being able to match her charms. Despite having "two left feet," she still manages to captivate those around her with her poise and elegance.

The singer explains that men from all over are drawn to this woman, wanting to be with her and even dying for her love. Her ability to attract men is so powerful that she is said to "knock 'em dead" when she arrives in a new town. Even the men who she can't have are still infatuated with her, simply because of her reputation.

Line by Line Meaning

No gal made has got a shade on sweet Georgia brown
No other girl can compare to sweet Georgia brown

Two left feet but oh-so neat has sweet Georgia brown
Despite her awkwardness, sweet Georgia brown is graceful and elegant

They all sigh and want to die for sweet Georgia brown
Everyone is infatuated with sweet Georgia brown

I'll tell you why; you know I don't lie much
I will explain why sweet Georgia brown is so captivating; I rarely tell lies

It's been said she knocks 'em dead when she lands in town
Rumors say that sweet Georgia brown is irresistible and leaves a lasting impression on those she meets

Since she came, why it's a shame how she coos 'em down
It's unfortunate how sweet Georgia brown calms and charms even the most resistant men since she arrived

Fellers she can't get are fellers she ain't met
The only men sweet Georgia brown can't win over are the ones she hasn't had the chance to meet

Georgia claimed her, Georgia named her Sweet Georgia Brown
Georgia has taken ownership of sweet Georgia brown and is proud to have her named after the state

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BEN BERNIE, KEN CASEY, MACEO PINKARD

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