Sweet Georgia Brown
Ella & Count Lyrics
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Two left feet but oh-so neat has sweet Georgia Brown
They all sigh and wanna cry for sweet Georgia Brown
I'll tell you just why; you know I don't lie, not much
'Cause it's been said that she knocks 'em dead
When she lands in town
What a shame, what a shame
Fellers she can't get are fellers she ain't met
Georgia named her
Georgia claimed her
Sweet Georgia Brown
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, wanna cry for sweet Georgia Brown
I'll tell you just why; you know I don't lie, not much
'Cause it's been said she knocks 'em dead
When she lands in town
What a shame, what a shame
How she cools 'em down
Fellers she can't get are fellers she ain't met
Georgia named her
Georgia claimed her
Sweet Georgia Brown
No gal, not a gal got a shade on Georgia Brown
Two feet, so neat, that Georgia Brown
They all wanna sigh and wanna cry
For Georgia Brown
Listen while I tell ya
You know, you know, you know, you know, you know I don't lie
No tips the ? strips for sweet Georgia Brown
They like clothes at fashion with one dollar down
Fellers she can't get are fellers she ain't met
Well, oh boy, tiff, you had to row joy, she's a catch
She's no cow, got a shade on sweet
She got two left feet, but oh-so neat
She got money and clothes and diamonds too
There's just nothing that gal can't do
She's got the guys all hangin' around
How she really cools 'em down
Georgia named her
Georgia claimed her
Sweet Georgia
Sweet Georgia Brown
Georgia named her
Georgia claimed her
That old gal called
Georgia Brown
The song Sweet Georgia Brown is a jazz standard that was composed by Ben Bernie, Maceo Pinkard, and Kenneth Casey in 1925. With the lyrics being written by Pinkard and Bernie, the song was initially performed by Bernie's orchestra. However, it has since been recorded by various artists and is now known as a quintessential jazz song. The song is about a woman named Georgia Brown who is elegant, graceful, and has a charm that attracts men. The song describes her as the quintessential woman who has everything one could ask for, including money, diamonds, and natural beauty.
The opening line of the song "No gal made has got a shade on sweet Georgia Brown" suggests that Georgia Brown is a woman that everyone admires and desires. The lyrics "Two left feet but oh-so neat" describe her as not being a good dancer, but her charm and grace make up for it. The line "They all sigh and wanna cry" implies that men are drawn to her and are almost heartbroken when they can't have her. It can also indicate that she attracts a lot of attention and other women envy her.
The chorus of the song is catchy and repetitive, emphasizing the idea that Georgia Brown is the most attractive woman around. The line "Fellers she can't get are fellers she ain't met" suggests that there are men who have not had the chance to meet her and fall under her charm. Through the lyrics "Georgia named her, Georgia claimed her, Sweet Georgia Brown" the song portrays Georgia as a woman who has captured the hearts of men in Georgia.
Line by Line Meaning
No gal made has got a shade on sweet Georgia Brown
No woman can compare to the beauty of Georgia Brown
Two left feet but oh-so neat has sweet Georgia Brown
Although not the best dancer, Georgia Brown is still graceful and charming
They all sigh and wanna cry for sweet Georgia Brown
Everyone is captivated by the charm of Georgia Brown and are moved to emotion
I'll tell you just why; you know I don't lie, not much
I will explain why Georgia Brown is so captivating and it's the truth, mostly
'Cause it's been said that she knocks 'em dead when she lands in town
It's rumored that Georgia Brown leaves a strong impression on people when she arrives in a new place
What a shame, what a shame, how she cools 'em down
It's unfortunate how Georgia Brown effortlessly calms people down and makes them fall for her
Fellers she can't get are fellers she ain't met
The men who haven't met Georgia Brown are the only ones who haven't fallen for her obviously captivating personality
Georgia named her, Georgia claimed her, Sweet Georgia Brown
Georgia is proud to have such a captivating woman as Georgia Brown as a product of their state
Listen while I tell ya, you know, you know, you know, you know, you know I don't lie
Pay attention to me because, as I've said before, I am telling the truth
No tips the ? strips for sweet Georgia Brown, they like clothes at fashion with one dollar down
Georgia Brown's beauty is unmatched and people appreciate her fashion sense even if she's wearing inexpensive clothes
Fellers she can't get are fellers she ain't met, Well, oh boy, tiff, you had to row joy, she's a catch
The men who haven't fallen for Georgia Brown have yet to meet her and it's a regrettable experience because she's a catch
She's no cow, got a shade on sweet, she got two left feet, but oh-so neat
Although not perfect, Georgia Brown doesn't have a single flaw and is still graceful despite being clumsy
She got money and clothes and diamonds too, there's just nothing that gal can't do
Georgia Brown is successful and capable of anything she wants, including acquiring material possessions
She's got the guys all hangin' around, how she really cools 'em down
All the men are drawn to Georgia Brown's charm and presence, which makes them feel calm and relaxed
Georgia named her, Georgia claimed her, Sweet Georgia, Sweet Georgia Brown
Georgia is proud to have such a captivating woman as Georgia Brown as a product of their state
Georgia named her, Georgia claimed her, that old gal called Georgia Brown
Georgia sees Georgia Brown as an important part of their state's history and is proud of her accomplishments
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Анна Владимировна
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 wanna cry for sweet Georgia Brown
I'll tell you just why, you know I don't lie, not much
'Cause it's been said that she knocks 'em dead
When she lands in town
What a shame, what a shame
How she cools 'em down
Fellers she can't get are fellers, she ain't met
Georgia named her
Georgia claimed her
Sweet Georgia Brown
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, wanna cry for sweet Georgia Brown
I'll tell you just why, you know I don't lie, not much
'Cause it's been said, she knocks 'em dead
When she lands in town
What a shame, what a shame
How she cools 'em down!
Fellers she can't get are fellers she ain't met
Georgia named her
Georgia claimed her
Sweet Georgia Brown
No gal, not a gal got a shade on Georgia Brown
Two feet, so neat, that Georgia Brown
They all wanna sigh and wanna cry
For Georgia Brown
Listen while I tell ya
You know, you know, you know, you know, you know I don't lie
No tips the [Incomprehensible] strips for sweet Georgia Brown
They like clothes at fashion with one dollar down
Fellers, she can't get are fellers, she ain't met
Well, oh boy, tiff you had to row joy, she's a catch
She's no cow got a shade on sweet
She got two left feet but oh so neat
She got money and clothes and diamonds too
There's just nothing that gal can't do
She's got the guys all hangin' around
How she really cools 'em down!
Georgia named her
Georgia claimed her
Sweet Georgia
Sweet Georgia Brown
Georgia named her
Georgia claimed her
That old gal called
Georgia Brown
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Anu Shakya
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 wanna die for Sweet Georgia Brown,
I'll tell you just why, you know I don't lie (not much!).
It's been said she knocks 'em dead when she lands in town.
Since she came why it's a shame how she's cooled 'em down.
Fellas that she can't get must be fellas that she ain't met.
Georgia claimed her, Georgia named her, Sweet Georgia Brown.
All you gals will get the blues,
all you pals will surely lose.
And, there's but one excuse.
Now I've told you who she was,
and I've told you what she does,
Still, give this gal her dues.
This pretty maiden's prayer is answered anywhere
Alina Sansyzbay
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 wanna cry for sweet Georgia Brown
I'll tell you just why, you know I don't lie, not much
'Cause it's been said that she knocks 'em dead
When she lands in town
What a shame, what a shame
How she cools 'em down
Fellers she can't get are fellers, she ain't met
Georgia named her
Georgia claimed her
Sweet Georgia Brown
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, wanna cry for sweet Georgia Brown
I'll tell you just why, you know I don't lie, not much
'Cause it's been said, she knocks 'em dead
When she lands in town
What a shame, what a shame
How she cools 'em down!
Fellers she can't get are fellers she ain't met
Georgia named her
Georgia claimed her
Sweet Georgia Brown
No gal, not a gal got a shade on Georgia Brown
Two feet, so neat, that Georgia Brown
They all wanna sigh and wanna cry
For Georgia Brown
Listen while I tell ya
You know, you know, you know, you know, you know I don't lie
No tips the strips for sweet Georgia Brown
They like clothes at fashion with one dollar down
Fellers, she can't get are fellers, she ain't met
Well, oh boy, tiff you had to row joy, she's a catch
She's no cow got a shade on sweet
She got two left feet but oh so neat
She got money and clothes and diamonds too
There's just nothing that gal can't do
She's got the guys all hangin' around
How she really cools 'em down!
Georgia named her
Georgia claimed her
Sweet Georgia
Sweet Georgia Brown
Georgia named her
Georgia claimed her
That old gal called
Georgia Brown
Анна Владимировна
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 wanna cry for sweet Georgia Brown
I'll tell you just why, you know I don't lie, not much
'Cause it's been said that she knocks 'em dead
When she lands in town
What a shame, what a shame
How she cools 'em down
Fellers she can't get are fellers, she ain't met
Georgia named her
Georgia claimed her
Sweet Georgia Brown
2Х
No gal, not a gal got a shade on Georgia Brown
Two feet, so neat, that Georgia Brown
They all wanna sigh and wanna cry
For Georgia Brown
Listen while I tell ya
You know, you know, you know, you know, you know I don't lie
No tips the [Incomprehensible] strips for sweet Georgia Brown
They like clothes at fashion with one dollar down
Fellers, she can't get are fellers, she ain't met
Well, oh boy, tiff you had to row joy, she's a catch
She's no cow got a shade on sweet
She got two left feet but oh so neat
She got money and clothes and diamonds too
There's just nothing that gal can't do
She's got the guys all hangin' around
How she really cools 'em down!
Georgia named her
Georgia claimed her
Sweet Georgia
Sweet Georgia Brown
Georgia named her
Georgia claimed her
That old gal called
Georgia Brown
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Анна Владимировна
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 wanna cry for sweet Georgia Brown
I'll tell you just why, you know I don't lie, not much
'Cause it's been said that she knocks 'em dead
When she lands in town
What a shame, what a shame
How she cools 'em down
Fellers she can't get are fellers, she ain't met
Georgia named her
Georgia claimed her
Sweet Georgia Brown
2×
No gal, not a gal got a shade on Georgia Brown
Two feet, so neat, that Georgia Brown
They all wanna sigh and wanna cry
For Georgia Brown
Listen while I tell ya
You know, you know, you know, you know, you know I don't lie
No tips the [Incomprehensible] strips for sweet Georgia Brown
They like clothes at fashion with one dollar down
Fellers, she can't get are fellers, she ain't met
Well, oh boy, tiff you had to row joy, she's a catch
She's no cow got a shade on sweet
She got two left feet but oh so neat
She got money and clothes and diamonds too
There's just nothing that gal can't do
She's got the guys all hangin' around
How she really cools 'em down!
Georgia named her
Georgia claimed her
Sweet Georgia
Sweet Georgia Brown
Georgia named her
Georgia claimed her
That old gal called
Georgia Brown
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Nosferatu 85
Absolutely mind-boggling! The Finest Voice in the history of Jazz 😍😍
TRA
This woman😂😂😂..too much honey..
Phatt Daddy Productions
I could never get tired of this lady’s voice. She was absolutely amazing
central dude
2:48---2:56 The most amazing vocal line I have ever heard in my life and I am 60. She was the best, there will never be another like her.
MightilyOats
For the last 11 years, I have used "Sweet, Georgia Brown!" as an exclamation of surprise or admiration.
This is an all-time classic, and very glad to say it's part of my nearly daily lexicon.
Da King
She was divine. Pure perfection. A matchless wonder.
Nika Ko
There'll never be a better singer. . .ever. No one can top Ella. That doesn't mean we all shouldn't try, of course.
Robert Rodrigues
In Jazz ? Yes!! No equal. In pop non can match Karen Carpenter, in Rock non can match Elvis.
Joan Nilson
Just phenomenal!! No one can do this today! What a talent!! Ella the Great!! Thanks so for posting this.
Starry T
Joan Nilson You are so right! The one and only.