In 1941 he joined Lionel Hampton's big band ,and for the next seven years served as its pianist and staff arranger. He led a short-lived band of his own for two years, but then returned to Hampton's. Buckner died in Chicago, Illinois at the age of sixty-two.
After You've Gone
Milt Buckner Lyrics
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How could you tell me that you're goin' away?
Don't say that we must part,
Don't break your baby's heart
You know I've loved you for these many years,
Loved you night and day,
Oh! honey baby, can't you see my tears?
After you've gone and left me cryin'
After you've gone there's no denyin'
You'll feel blue, you'll feel sad
You'll miss the dearest pal you've ever had
There'll come a time, now don't forget it
There'll come a time when you'll regret it
Someday, when you grow lonely
Your heart will break like mine and you'll want me only
After you've gone, after you've gone away
After you've gone and left me cryin'
After you've gone there's no denyin'
You're gonna feel blue, and you're gonna feel sad
You're gonna feel bad
And you'll miss, and you'll miss,
And you'll miss the bestest pal you ever had
There'll come a time, now don't forget it
There'll come a time when you'll regret it
But baby, think what you're doin'
I'm gonna haunt you so, I'm gonna taunt you so
It's gonna drive you to ruin
After you've gone, after you've gone away.
The song "After You've Gone" by Milt Buckner is a heartfelt plea to a loved one not to leave. The singer expresses his love and devotion to the person, pleading with them not to break his heart. He tells them that they will regret leaving and that they will eventually realize that they miss him. The chorus repeats this message, emphasizing that the person will feel blue and sad after they have gone, and that they will miss the singer, their dearest pal.
The lyrics are full of emotion and longing, and they speak to the universal experience of heartbreak and regret. The singer is trying to convince his loved one to stay and to see the error of their ways before it is too late. He warns them that they will be sorry if they leave, and he promises that he will haunt and taunt them if they do.
The song is a classic of the jazz and blues genres and has been recorded by many artists over the years. Its bittersweet message and catchy melody have made it a favorite of fans and performers alike, and it continues to be a beloved standard in the jazz repertoire.
Line by Line Meaning
Now won't you listen honey, while I say,
Please give me your attention while I speak.
How could you tell me that you're goin' away?
Why did you inform me that you are leaving?
Don't say that we must part,
Avoid telling me that we need to separate.
Don't break your baby's heart
Please don't crush your beloved's heart.
You know I've loved you for these many years,
I have been in love with you for many years.
Loved you night and day,
I loved you every moment of every day.
Oh! honey baby, can't you see my tears?
Can't you perceive my sadness and weeping?
Listen while I say
Please pay attention to my words.
After you've gone and left me cryin'
Once you have departed and left me weeping.
After you've gone there's no denyin'
Following your absence, there's no doubt.
You'll feel blue, you'll feel sad
You'll feel miserable, and you'll feel melancholy
You'll miss the dearest pal you've ever had
You'll crave the return of your closest companion.
There'll come a time, now don't forget it
There will be an occasion that you shouldn't overlook.
There'll come a time when you'll regret it
At some point, you'll lament your actions.
Someday, when you grow lonely
In the future, when you're feeling alone.
Your heart will break like mine and you'll want me only
Your heart will shatter like mine, and you'll yearn only for me.
After you've gone, after you've gone away
Once you have departed and left me alone.
You're gonna feel blue, and you're gonna feel sad
You'll feel miserable, and you'll feel melancholy.
You're gonna feel bad
You're going to feel terrible.
And you'll miss, and you'll miss,
You will yearn, and you will yearn.
And you'll miss the bestest pal you ever had
You will long for the closest companion you've ever had.
But baby, think what you're doin'
Please consider what you are doing, my dear.
I'm gonna haunt you so, I'm gonna taunt you so
I'm going to torment and tease you endlessly.
It's gonna drive you to ruin
It will lead you to destruction.
After you've gone, after you've gone away.
Once you have departed and left me alone.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Henry Creamer, Turner Layton, Ray Sherman
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