Bewitched
Doris Day The Mellow Men With John Rarig And His Orchestra Lyrics
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But a fool can have her charms
I'm in love and don't I show it
Like a babe in arms
Love's the same old situation
Lately I've not slept a wink
Since this crazy situation
I'm wild again, beguiled again
A whimpering, simpering child again
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
Couldn't sleep, wouldn't sleep
Love came and told me, shouldn't sleep
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I lost my heart, but what of it
She is cold I agree
She might laugh, but I love it
Although the laugh's on me
I'll sing to her, bring spring to her
And long, for the day when I'll cling to her
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
The lyrics to "Bewitched" tell the story of a man who is infatuated with a woman who doesn't seem to reciprocate his feelings. He recognizes that she is a fool, but finds her charms irresistible. Despite this, she is cold to him, and he knows that he is the one who is being laughed at, not her. He is so consumed by his love for her that he can't even sleep at night, and he feels like a helpless child. Despite all of this, he is determined to win her over, and he dreams of a day when they will be together.
The song captures the feeling of being hopelessly in love with someone who doesn't seem to care about you. The man in the song knows that he is being foolish, but he can't help himself. He is completely under the woman's spell, and he is willing to do anything to win her over, even if it means making a fool of himself.
One interesting aspect of the song is the fact that it was written by the legendary songwriting team of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, who are best known for their Broadway musicals. "Bewitched" was actually written for their 1940 musical "Pal Joey," but it has become a beloved jazz standard and has been covered by countless artists over the years.
Another interesting fact about the song is that it was famously sung by Frank Sinatra in the 1957 film "Pal Joey," which was based on the musical. Sinatra's rendition of the song is widely considered to be one of the best, and it helped to make the song even more popular.
Other artists who have covered the song include Ella Fitzgerald, Barbra Streisand, and Sammy Davis Jr. The song has also been featured in numerous TV shows and films over the years, including "Mad Men" and "Sex and the City."
Despite being a beloved jazz standard, the chords for "Bewitched" can actually be quite challenging for musicians to master. The song uses a number of unusual chords and key changes, which can make it tricky to play. Nevertheless, it remains a popular choice for jazz musicians and singers who want to showcase their skills.
Chords (in the key of C):
Verse: Cmaj7, Am7, Dm7, G7, Cmaj7, Am7, Dm7, G7
Chorus: G7, Cmaj7, Am7, Dm7, G7, Cmaj7, Am7, Dm7, G7, Fmaj7, Bb7, Am7, D7, G7, Cmaj7, Am7, Dm7, G7
Line by Line Meaning
She's a fool and don't I know it
I am aware that she may not be intelligent, but she still has a certain charm that attracts me.
But a fool can have her charms
Even though she might not be intelligent, she still has qualities that I find charming.
I'm in love and don't I show it
It is quite obvious to everyone that I have fallen in love with her.
Like a babe in arms
I feel helpless and vulnerable around her, similar to a baby in its mother's arms.
Love's the same old situation
Falling in love is a common occurrence that happens to everyone.
Lately I've not slept a wink
I have been having trouble sleeping recently.
Since this crazy situation
This insane condition that I find myself in.
Has me on the blink
It has caused me to become unbalanced and disoriented.
I'm wild again, beguiled again
I am experiencing intense emotions and feelings of attraction once more.
A whimpering, simpering child again
I feel weak and helpless, like a crying child.
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
My feelings and emotions are completely out of my control, and I am unable to manage them properly.
Couldn't sleep, wouldn't sleep
I was unable and unwilling to fall asleep.
Love came and told me, shouldn't sleep
My love and strong emotions for her kept me awake, as they were too intense to ignore.
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I am completely enchanted, emotionally overwhelmed, and confused.
I lost my heart, but what of it
I have given her my heart, despite any potential risks or consequences.
She is cold I agree
I acknowledge that her personality may not be warm or affectionate.
She might laugh, but I love it
Even though she may find pleasure in mocking or teasing me, I still find it endearing and charming.
Although the laugh's on me
Even though she may be laughing at my expense, I still love her.
I'll sing to her, bring spring to her
I will express my emotions through song and try to bring her out of her emotional coldness.
And long, for the day when I'll cling to her
I eagerly anticipate the day when I can embrace her and hold her close to me, expressing my love through touch.
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
My strong emotions and attraction are causing me to feel completely disoriented and confused.
Lyrics © IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: LORENZ HART, RICHARD RODGERS
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