Fine And Dandy
Les Paul Lyrics


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Please forgive this platitude
But I like your attitude
You are just the kind I've had in mind
Never could find

Honey, I'm so keen on you
I could come to lean on you
On a random bay, give you your way
Do what you say

Gee, it's all fine and dandy
Sugar candy, when I've got you

Then I only see the sunny side
Even trouble has it's funny side
When you're gone, my sugar candy
I get so lonesome, I get blue

But when you're handy
It's fine and dandy




But when you're gone
What can I do?

Overall Meaning

In Les Paul's song Fine and Dandy, the lyrics express the feeling of being enamoured with someone's positive attitude and character. The singer is unable to find someone who matches their ideal until they find the person they are addressing in the song. The tone of the song is upbeat and joyful, as the singer is thrilled to have finally found someone who can brighten their days. They are so taken by this person that they are willing to do anything to make them happy, even if it means giving them their way.


The chorus of the song - "Gee, it's all fine and dandy, Sugar candy, when I've got you" - echoes the overall sentiment of the song. When the singer is with the person they are addressing, everything is bright and sweet, like candy. They can see the positive side of any situation, even when things get tough. However, when the person is not around, the singer is left feeling lonely and blue, unable to recreate the happiness they feel with them. The mood of the song reflects the idea that being around the right person can truly make all the difference in one's perspective on life.


Line by Line Meaning

Please forgive this platitude
Sorry for the cliche beginning


But I like your attitude
I like how you behave


You are just the kind I've had in mind
You are exactly what I wanted


Never could find
I never found anyone like you


Honey, I'm so keen on you
I'm very fond of you


I could come to lean on you
I could depend on you


On a random bay, give you your way
I'll take you wherever you want


Do what you say
I'll obey you


Gee, it's all fine and dandy
It's all perfect and wonderful


Sugar candy, when I've got you
You are as sweet as candy to me


Then I only see the sunny side
I become an optimist


Even trouble has its funny side
Problems seem less serious


When you're gone, my sugar candy
When you're away


I get so lonesome, I get blue
I become sad and lonely


But when you're handy
When you're close by


It's fine and dandy
Everything becomes good again


But when you're gone
When you're away


What can I do?
I feel helpless and alone




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KAY SWIFT, PAUL JAMES

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