I've Got a Crush On You
Frank Sinatra with Count Basie & the Orchestra Lyrics


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How glad the many millions of Annabelles and Lillians
Would be to capture me
But you had such persistence, you wore down my resistance
I fell and it was swell

I'm your big and brave and handsome Romeo
How I won you I shall never never know
It's not that you're attractive
But, oh, my heart grew active
When you came into view

I've got a crush on you, sweetie pie
All the day and night time give me sigh
I never had the least notion that
I could fall with so much emotion

Could you coo, could you care?
For a cunning cottage we could share
The world will pardon my mush
'Cause I have got a crush on you

Could you coo, could you care?
For a cunning cottage
That we could share




The world will pardon my mush
'Cause I have got a crush, my baby, on you

Overall Meaning

Mr. Sinatra, the lyrics of "I've Got A Crush On You" express a feeling of being swept off your feet by someone who has pursued you with persistence. The many millions of admirers out there could have caught your eye, but it was the person who pursued you with unyielding persistence that won over your heart. The singer describes himself as being an unlikely candidate for someone to fall in love with, but when this particular person came into view, he couldn't help but feel his heart grow active.


This song conveys the feeling of infatuation and love, as the singer repeatedly expresses his crush and longing for his beloved. He describes wanting to share a lovely cottage together in the future, despite the world's potential judgment for his mushy feelings. Overall, the lyrics of "I've Got A Crush On You" depict the all-consuming feeling of falling in love and the joy and excitement that come with it.


Line by Line Meaning

How glad the many millions
There are many people who would love to have me, but they're not persistent like you.


Of Annabelle's and Lilian's
These are hypothetical women representing all those who desire me.


Would be, to capture me
They would love to have me as their partner.


But you had such persistence
You were more persistent than anyone else.


You wore down my resistance
Your persistence paid off and I couldn't resist you any longer.


I fell, and it was swell
I fell in love with you and it feels great.


I'm your big and brave and handsome Romeo
I am the epitome of a romantic hero for you.


How I won you I shall never, never know
I'm not sure how I was able to win your heart, but I'm grateful.


It's not that I'm attractive
I am aware that my appearance may not be what initially attracted you.


But oh, my heart grew active
But my feelings for you made my heart become more lively and animated.


When you came into view
My heart started racing when I saw you.


I've got a crush on you, sweetie pie
I have developed strong feelings of infatuation for you, my love.


All the day and nighttime, hear me sigh
I constantly think of you and sigh with longing.


I never had the least notion
I never could have imagined that I would fall for you so deeply.


That I could fall with so much emotion
But I have fallen deeply in love with you and it's overwhelming.


Could you coo, could you care
Would you be willing to be affectionate towards me and care for me?


For a lovely cottage that, do you wanna meet Monday to pick up the furniture
Would you be interested in living together in a cozy little house? We could meet on Monday to pick up some furniture.


The world will pardon my mush
Others may find my sentimental behavior silly or annoying, but I don't care.


'Cause I have got a crush, my baby, on you
Because I am head over heels in love with you, my darling.


Could you coo, there you go again, could you care, now wait a minute
I know I've already asked, but I really want to know if you have feelings for me too.


For a lovely cottage that we could share
It's my dream to share a romantic home with you.


The world will pardon my mush
Even if others find me overly sentimental or cheesy, it won't matter as long as I have you.


But I have got a crush, my baby, on you, oh yeah
My love for you only grows stronger and deeper with each passing day.




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin

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