Don't Be That Way
Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass Lyrics
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But, darling, don't be blue
Don't cry
Oh, honey, please
Don't be that way
Clouds in the sky
The rain
Will bring the violets of May
Tears are in vain so, honey, please, don't be that way
As long as we
See it through
You'll have me
I'll have you
Sweetheart
Tomorrow is another day
Don't break my heart
Oh, honey, please, don't be that way
Don't cry
Oh, honey, please
Don't be that way
Clouds in the sky
Should never make you feel that way
The rain
Will bring the violets of May
Tears in vain
So, honey, please, don't be that way
As long as we
Will see it through
You'll have me
And I'll have you
Sweetheart
Tomorrow is another day
Don't break my heart
Oh, honey, please don't be that way
Don't cry
Don't cry, don't cry
Oh, honey, please, don't be that way
Oh, honey, please, don't be that way
Clouds in the sky
Dig those crazy sky
Should never make you feel that way
So don't be that way
Dig the rain
Pitter, pitter, pitter, pitter-patter
Bring the violets of may
Pitter-patter of the rain drops
Tears in vain
Tears, tears
So, honey, please don't be that way
Don't be that way
As long as we
Will see it through
Oh, baby, you'll have me
And I'll have you
Sweetheart
Tomorrow is another day
Tomorrow is another day
Don't break my heart
Oh, honey, please, don't be that way
Looky here, baby, don't cry
Oh, honey, please, don't be that way
Clouds in the sky
Should never make you feel that way
Yeah, don't cry
Honey, please, don't be that way
Clouds in the sky
Oh, honey, please, don't be that way
No, honey, I'll never be that way
The song "Don't Be That Way" is a plea from the singer to their loved one to not be consumed by sadness. The opening lines, "April skies are in your eyes, but, darling, don't be blue," set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer reassures their partner that they will get through their struggles together, promising, "As long as we see it through, you'll have me and I'll have you."
The lyrics draw on the metaphor of cloudy skies to represent emotional turmoil, but also offer hope that the rain will eventually bring new growth and happiness. The line "the rain will bring the violets of May" suggests that difficult times can lead to new beginnings and beauty.
Overall, "Don't Be That Way" is a tender and optimistic song about supporting each other through sadness and finding hope in the midst of struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
April skies are in your eyes
You seem sad and blue
But, darling, don't be blue
But please don't let it get to you
Don't cry
Please don't shed tears
Oh, honey, please
My dear, I implore you
Clouds in the sky
Stormy weather above
Should never make you feel that way
Should not affect your outlook on life
The rain
The falling water from the clouds
Will bring the violets of May
Will bring new life and growth
Tears are in vain so, honey, please, don't be that way
Crying cannot change our situation, so please don't let it affect you
As long as we
As long as we stay together
See it through
Endure until the end
You'll have me
I will support you
I'll have you
You will support me
Sweetheart
Term of endearment
Tomorrow is another day
There is always a chance for a new beginning
Don't break my heart
Please don't hurt me
Dig those crazy sky
Look at those wild and unpredictable clouds
Pitter, pitter, pitter, pitter-patter
The sound of raindrops hitting the ground
Bring the violets of may
Brings new life and growth
Tears, tears
One's emotions of sadness
Don't be that way
Don't let your emotions control you
Oh, baby, you'll have me
I will be there for you
No, honey, I'll never be that way
I will never let adversity get to me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BENNY GOODMAN, EDGAR SAMPSON, MITCHELL PARISH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jasonmccool7247
Wow. The deep cuts are so much more rewarding than the crowd pleasers. Happy 100th to one of the finest in our nation's history. Have we ever been classier?
@direfranchement
Never more classy than Ella Fitzgerald.
@marcosmoritz1957
Don't cry,
Oh honey please
Don't be that way
Clouds in the sky
Should never make you feel that way
The rain
Will bring the violets of May
Tears are in vain So honey please don't be that way
As long as we
See it through
You'll have me
I'll have you
Sweetheart
Tomorrow is another day
Don't break my heart
Oh honey, please don't be that way
Don't cry,
Oh honey please
Don't be that way
Clouds in the sky
Should never make you feel that way
The rain
Will bring the violets of May
Tears in vain
So honey please don't be that way
As long as we
Will see it through
You'll have me
And I'll have you
Sweetheart
Tomorrow is another day
Don't break my heart
Oh honey, please don't be that way
Don't cry
Don't cry, don't cry
Oh honey, please don't be that way
Oh honey, please don't be that way
Clouds in the sky
Dig those crazy sky
Should never make you feel that way
So don't be that way
Dig the rain
Pitter pitter pitter pitter patter
Bring the violets of May
Pitter patter of the rain drops
Tears in vain
Tears, tears
So honey please don't be that way
Don't be that way
As long as we
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Will see it through
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Oh baby, you'll have me
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And I'll have you
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Sweetheart
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Tomorrow is another day
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Don't break my heart
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Oh honey, please don't be that way
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Looky here, baby don't cry
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Oh honey, please don't be that way
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Clouds in the sky
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Should never make you feel that way
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Yeah, don't cry
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Honey, please don't be that way
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Oh honey, please don't be that way
No honey, I'll never be that way