I Found My Yellow Basket
Ella Fitzgerald and Her Famous Orchestra Lyrics
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"And a-tasket, I lost my basket"?
(Oh, yes we did, we're sorry that you lost it)
(We don't pay no cost of it)
(Do you?)
Oh, no you don't have to
I've got good news for you
I found my yellow basket
Oh yes, I really did
I found the girl who took it
I knew just where she hid
She said that she was sorry
And gave it back to me
Now, I'm oh so happy
Happy as can be
Are you happy? (Mmh-mh)
Happy? (Mmh-mh)
I'm so happy I don't know just what to do
And now I'm on my way
Feelin' light and gay
A-tisket, a-tasket
I found my yellow basket
Tisket
Tasket
Tisket
Pa, pa-la, pa-la-la
Pa, pa-la, pa-la-la-la-la
I'm so happy (oh, we bet you are)
So happy (oh, we bet you are)
I'm so happy I don't know just what to do
And now I'm on my way
Feelin' light and gay
A-tisket, a-tasket
I found my yellow basket
Tisket, I'm on my way
Tisket, I'm on my way
Tisket, I'm on my way with my basket
The lyrics of "I Found My Yellow Basket" by Ella Fitzgerald are a joyful celebration of finding something that was once lost. The song starts with Ella reminiscing about her previous song "A Tisket, A Tasket" in which she lost her yellow basket, only to discover that it has been found by the person who took it. She sings of her delight at finding her basket and even more so, the girl who took it. She forgives her and is happy to have her yellow basket back.
The song is more than just about finding a basket. It is a metaphor for finding something that was once lost, whether it is a relationship, an object, or a dream. The nostalgia and happiness that come with finding something that was once lost are evident in Ella's singing, and it is infectious. The song urges us to celebrate the small victories in life and to be grateful for the little things that bring joy.
Overall, "I Found My Yellow Basket" is a playful and light-hearted tune that encourages us to appreciate the small joys in life, and to be grateful when things work out in our favour. The song reminds us of the wonder of discovering lost things and shows us that, often, it is the little things that can have the most significant impact on our well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you remember when I sang "a-tisket"
Do you recall when I sang the song "a-tisket"?
"And a-tasket, I lost my basket"?
And "a-tasket", I lost my basket as mentioned in that song?
(Oh, yes we did, we're sorry that you lost it)
(Yes, we remember, and we feel bad that you lost your basket)
(We don't pay no cost of it)
(We didn't offer any compensation for losing it)
(Do you?)
(Is that what you're asking for?)
Oh, no you don't have to
Oh, you don't have to pay for it
I've got good news for you
I have great news to share
Just listen while I tell you of a dream come true
Just listen while I tell you how my dream was fulfilled
I found my yellow basket
I found my lost yellow basket
Oh yes, I really did
Yes, I truly found it
I found the girl who took it
I found the girl who took my basket
I knew just where she hid
I knew exactly where she had hidden it
She said that she was sorry
She apologized to me
And gave it back to me
And returned my basket
Now, I'm oh so happy
Now, I am extremely happy
Happy as can be
As happy as one can be
Are you happy? (Mmh-mh)
Are you happy too? (Mmh-mh)
Happy? (Mmh-mh)
Is everything all good? (Mmh-mh)
I'm so happy I don't know just what to do
I am extremely joyous that I am clueless what to do next
And now I'm on my way
And now I am on my path
Feelin' light and gay
Feeling weightless and joyful
A-tisket, a-tasket
"A-tisket, a-tasket"
I found my yellow basket
I found my lost yellow basket
Tisket
"Tisket"
Tasket
"Tasket"
Tisket
"Tisket"
Pa, pa-la, pa-la-la
"Pa, pa-la, pa-la-la"
Pa, pa-la, pa-la-la-la-la
"Pa, pa-la, pa-la-la-la-la"
I'm so happy (oh, we bet you are)
I am truly ecstatic (oh, we are certain you are)
So happy (oh, we bet you are)
Extremely delighted (oh, we are certain you are)
I'm so happy I don't know just what to do
I am extremely joyous that I am clueless what to do next
And now I'm on my way
And now I am on my path
Feelin' light and gay
Feeling weightless and joyful
A-tisket, a-tasket
"A-tisket, a-tasket"
I found my yellow basket
I found my lost yellow basket
Tisket, I'm on my way
"Tisket", I am on my way
Tisket, I'm on my way
"Tisket", I am on my way
Tisket, I'm on my way with my basket
"Tisket", I am on my way with my basket
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Ella Fitzgerald, Chick Webb
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Claus Saunte
Ella was one of a kind!
fritzy381
She was a cutie when she was young,huh? The best jazz singer of all times
Imani M
Yes :) I love Ella Fitzgerald
Fern Pacheco
que voz maravilhosa!!! ❤❤❤ Imortal Ella 🤗🤗
richardw76
I love this song. It holds so-many great memories
ectorlove
I grew up listening to our parent's '78s. This record is still in my mind...each word..Thank You!
Kerry Kelaher
Humanizing voice 😍 👌 !
Don Wardell
As a rule follow ups are not for me BUT i can't get enough of this - God Bless American Music!
Imani M
Great song! 💛🧺
Jose Lopez
Estoy aquí por Amaia de España, Que cultura musical tiene, me asombra por su edad.