As Long as I Live
Freeman Bud Lyrics


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Baby, I can't live to love you
As long as I want to
Life isn't long enough, baby
But I can love you as long as I live

Baby, I can't buy you diamonds and things
Like I want to
But I can promise you, baby
I'm going to want you as long as I live

Well, I never cared but now I'm scared
That I won't live long enough
That's why I wear my rubbers when it rains
And eat an apple every day and see the doctor anyway

What if I can't live to love you
As long as I want to?
Life isn't long enough, baby
But I can love you as long as I live

Baby, I can't live to love you
As long as I want to
Life isn't long enough, baby
But I can love you as long as I live

Baby, I can't buy you diamonds and things
Like I want to
But I can promise you, baby
I'm going to want you as long as I live

Well, you know, I never cared but now I'm scared
I won't live long enough
That's why I wear my rubbers when it rains
And eat an apple every day and see the doctor anyway

What if I can't live to love you
As long as I want to?
Long as I promise you, baby
I'm going to want to as long as I live
As long as I promise you





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Overall Meaning

the lyrics of Freeman Bud's song "As Long As I Live" revolve around the notion of the fleeting nature of life and how it impacts the singer's ability to love their partner. The singer acknowledges that life is not long enough for them to love their partner as much as they want to, but they promise to love them for as long as they live. Furthermore, they recognize that they cannot buy their partner expensive gifts like diamonds, but they promise to continue to want and love them for as long as they live.


The line "Well, I never cared but now I'm scared that I won't live long enough" shows a shift in the singer's perspective. They realize that their time is limited and they must take certain precautions to prolong their life. The line "That's why I wear my rubbers when it rains and eat an apple every day and see the doctor anyway" highlights the importance of taking care of oneself in order to live longer and love longer.


Overall, the song acknowledges the inevitability of mortality, but emphasizes the power of love to transcend even death. The singer promises to love their partner for as long as they live, even if that time is cut short.




Lyrics © S.A. MUSIC
Written by: Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler

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Barry I. Grauman

Recorded on September 18, 1939, and originally released on {American} Decca 2849.
THE SUMMA CUM LAUDE ORCHESTRA:
Bud Freeman, tenor sax
Max Kaminsky, trumpet
Brad Gowans, valve trombone
Pee Wee Russell, clarinet
Dave Bowman, piano
Eddie Condon, guitar
Clyde Newcomb, bass
Al Sidell, drums

Basil Peewit

Thanks, saves me a trip to my third floor man cave to dig out the JSP disc!

All My 78's

Great stuff, love the solos especially the clarinet... 👍👍👍👍

corrie121

This number is an old faavoitite of mine I love this version.
Thank you for sharing.

Radiogram & Gramophone toons

Nice

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