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Don't Worry About Me
Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong Lyrics
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I'll get along
Forget about me
Be happy, my love
Let's say that our little show is over
And so the story ends
Why not call it a day the sensible way
Look out for yourself
So the ways be the rule
Give your heart and your love to whom ever you love
Don't you be a fool
Darlin', why stop to cling to some fading thing
That used to be?
If you can't forget
Don't you worry 'bout me
Baby, why should you cling to some fading thing
That used to be?
If you can't forget
Don't you worry 'bout me
The lyrics to Ella Fitzgerald's "Don't Worry About Me" are a form of reassurance to someone who is worried about leaving her or moving on. The song has an air of finality, perhaps marking the end of a relationship or the end of a chapter in the relationship. The singer is telling her partner not to worry about her because she'll get along just fine, and to move forward and be happy. She implores her partner to look out for herself and not to cling to the past, which is fading away.
The lyrics also suggest that the singer has come to terms with the end of the relationship and is ready to move on. She advises her partner to do the same and not waste time thinking about the past. The overall message of the song is one of acceptance and positivity, urging the listener to embrace change and move on with life.
As for the history of the song, "Don't Worry About Me" was written by Rube Bloom and Ted Koehler in 1938. The song was first recorded by Frances Langford, but it is most closely associated with Ella Fitzgerald, who recorded it in 1961.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't worry 'bout me
Don't concern yourself with my well-being
I'll get along
I'll manage fine on my own
Forget about me
Stop dwelling on me
Be happy, my love
Find joy in your life, my dear
Let's say that our little show is over
Let us imagine that our relationship has come to an end
And so the story ends
Our time together comes to a close
Why not call it a day the sensible way
It's wise to end things amicably
And still be friends
We can remain friendly despite the breakup
Look out for yourself
Take care of your own needs
So the ways be the rule
Follow the norms and expectations of society
Give your heart and your love to whom ever you love
Love who you want to love
Don't you be a fool
Make smart choices
Darlin', why stop to cling to some fading thing
My dear, why hold on to something that's no longer there
That used to be?
That is now in the past?
If you can't forget
If you are unable to move on
Don't you worry 'bout me
Don't let me be a concern for you
Baby, why should you cling to some fading thing
My dear, why hold on to something that's no longer there
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Written by: Rube Bloom, Ted Koehler
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