I Tried
Frank Sinatra/Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra Lyrics
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Tried to impress you,
My love,
I gave it all
Each hour ever at your beck and call.
I tried,
Tried to caress you,
My soul,
Two arms craving the one I admire.
Your charm was so appealing,
I loved you from the start,
There's still that same old feeling,
Concealed here in my heart.
I tried making you love me,
And you couldn't decide,
But I'll never regret that I tried,
And tried and tried.
In Frank Sinatra's song "I Tried," he reflects on an unrequited love and his multiple attempts to win the affection of the person he desires. He tries to impress them by giving them his love and being at their beck and call. His soul is filled with desire and he craves to be with this person that he admires. Sinatra reminisces that he loved this person from the start, and despite their lack of interest in him, he still has the same old feeling for them. He tried to make them love him but they couldn't decide, yet he has no regrets about trying and trying.
The lyrics in “I Tried” are filled with a raw and open sense of vulnerability. The song speaks of falling in love and being rejected, which is an experience that many people can relate to. The song’s message about the importance of putting oneself out there and trying to pursue love is timeless and universal.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was written by the renowned songwriting duo of Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen, who also collaborated with Sinatra on numerous other classic hits. Additionally, the song was recorded and released on Sinatra's 1960 album, "Nice 'n' Easy," which was a commercial and critical success. Finally, the song has been covered by many other artists over the years, including Rebecca Kilgore and Maureen McGovern, and has been featured in several film and television soundtracks.
Chords:
Dmaj7 - C#7#9 - F#m7 - F#dim
Bm7 - Bm7/E - Gmaj7 - G#dim
Gmaj7 - Am7 - D7 - A7
Gmaj7 - F#7 - Bm7 - E7
Note: Chords are suggestive. Use the song for the accurate chords.
Line by Line Meaning
I tried,
I attempted,
Tried to impress you,
To make you admire me,
My love,
My affection,
I gave it all,
I devoted myself completely,
Each hour ever at your beck and call.
I was always ready for you,
I tried,
I attempted,
Tried to caress you,
To touch you affectionately,
My soul,
My innermost being,
Filled with desire,
Overflowing with longing,
Two arms craving the one I admire.
I yearned for your embrace,
Your charm was so appealing,
You were captivating,
I loved you from the start,
My affection for you was immediate,
There's still that same old feeling,
My love for you remains,
Concealed here in my heart.
Hidden within me,
I tried making you love me,
I attempted to make you feel the same way,
And you couldn't decide,
And you were uncertain,
But I'll never regret that I tried,
But I will never feel remorse for my attempt,
And tried and tried.
And kept trying repeatedly.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Bluewater Music Corp., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Leonard Caston, Willie Dennis, Anthony Douglas Gilmour, Brad Jordan, Theresa G. McFaddin
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