I Got Rhythm
Ethel Waters Lyrics
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Who could ask for anything more?
I got daises in green pastures, I got my man
Who could ask for anything more?
Old man trouble, I don't mind him
You won't find him 'round my door
I got starlight, I got sweet dreams
Who could ask for anything more?
Who could ask for anything more?
Days can be sunny, with never a sigh
Don't need what money can buy
Birds in the trees sing their day full of song
Why shouldn't we sing along?
I'm chipper all the day, happy with my lot
How do I get that way
Look at what I've got
I got rhythm and I got music, I got my man
Who could ask for anything more?
I've got daises in my very green pastures
I got my man
Who could ask for anything more?
Old man trouble, I don't mind him
You'll never find him 'round my door
I got starlight and do I have sweet dreams
I got my man
Who could ask for anything more?
In fact, who wants anything more?
I got rhythm, I got music, I got my man
Who could ask for anything more?
I got daises and in green pastures, I got my man
Who could ask for anything more?
Old man trouble, I don't mind him
You won't find him 'round my door
I got starlight, I got sweet dreams
I got my man
Who could ask for anything more?
Who could ask for anything more?
The lyrics of "I Got Rhythm" by Ethel Waters describe the singer's happiness and contentment in life. She sings about having rhythm, music, and most importantly, her man. The singer feels as though she has everything she needs to be happy and fulfilled in life. The repetition of the phrase "Who could ask for anything more?" reinforces the idea of how content she is with everything she has.
The lyrics also mention the absence of trouble in her life. The line "Old man trouble, I don't mind him/You won't find him 'round my door" shows that she doesn't let obstacles or problems get in the way of her happiness. The singer recognizes the beauty in the world around her, such as the starlight and sweet dreams, and feels fortunate to have them in her life.
Despite all this positivity, the song doesn't ignore the fact that life can be difficult. The line "Days can be sunny, with never a sigh/Don't need what money can buy" shows that while things may look rosy on the surface, there can still be problems that money can't solve. However, the singer chooses to focus on what she does have rather than what she doesn't.
Overall, "I Got Rhythm" is a song about finding happiness in the simple things in life and appreciating what you already have.
Line by Line Meaning
I got rhythm, I got music, I got my man
I have a good sense of rhythm in my heart and soul, I have the power of music to express my feelings, and I have a loving partner by my side, which makes me feel complete.
Who could ask for anything more?
What more could I ask for in life when I have everything I need to be happy?
I got daisies in green pastures, I got my man
Not only do I have a wonderful partner, but I also have the beauty of nature around me, which adds to my happiness.
Old man trouble, I don't mind him
Even though there may be some troubles in my life, I have the resilience and positivity to face them with ease.
You won't find him 'round my door
I don't let my problems affect my life, and I keep them outside of my home and inner peace.
I got starlight, I got sweet dreams
I have the beauty of the stars above me to admire, and my dreams are filled with happiness and positivity.
In fact, who wants anything more?
I am so content with what I have that I don't even desire anything more.
Days can be sunny, with never a sigh
My days are filled with sunshine, and I don't have any reason to be sad or complain about anything.
Don't need what money can buy
I don't require material possessions to be happy in my life.
Birds in the trees sing their day full of song
I'm inspired by nature and the birds singing, which reminds me to enjoy every moment and day of my life.
Why shouldn't we sing along?
We should embrace the beauty of life and sing along with the birds and nature.
I'm chipper all the day, happy with my lot
I am always in good spirits, content and grateful for what I have.
How do I get that way?
People may wonder how I stay so positive, happy and content in life.
Look at what I've got
The reason for my happiness and contentment is because I have everything I desire already.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
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@MrJellyton
It'll have been an eternity and a half before the genius of the Gershwins is fully appreciated.
@kkplaysgamesandmore
ik right
@jaykay1053
When “birds in their trees sing...” is sung slowly by Ella, I hear it as a tribute to all oppressed people. No doubt, the Gershwins had a little something to say about that as did so many of the singers who gave this song its heart through their performances, no matter the tempo.
@MissBrice-yv8pj
Classic
@solet579
Fantàstica Ethel!
@jamesklima771
Ethel started as a hot mamma and later she became very religious but in both phases of her life she had Soul in abundance.