Don't Smoke In Bed
Peggy Lee Lyrics


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I left a note on his dresser
And my old wedding ring
With these few goodbye words
How can I sing
Goodbye old sleepy head
Im packing you in like I said

Take care of everything
Im leaving my wedding ring
Dont look for me
Ill get a hand
Remember darling
Dont smoke in bed

Dont look for me
Ill get a hand





Remember darling
Dont smoke in bed

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Peggy Lee's song "Don't Smoke in Bed" tell a story of a woman who has decided to leave her partner, leaving behind a note and her wedding ring. The lyrics are simple but impactful, creating a sense of sadness and finality.


The opening lines of the song tell the listener that the woman has left a note and her wedding ring on her partner's dresser, indicating that she has already made up her mind to leave. The line "With these few goodbye words, how can I sing" highlights the emotional turmoil the woman is going through, making it difficult for her to even sing.


The chorus of the song provides the listener with a sense of the finality of the situation. The repetition of the phrase "don't look for me, I'll get a hand" reinforces the idea that the woman is leaving for good and does not plan on coming back. The final line, "remember darling, don't smoke in bed," is a warning to her partner, reminding him of the risks of smoking while in bed.


Overall, the lyrics of "Don't Smoke in Bed" create a sense of sadness and finality, telling the story of a woman who has decided to leave her partner.


Line by Line Meaning

I left a note on his dresser
I wrote a message to him before leaving


And my old wedding ring
I left behind a symbol of our failed marriage


With these few goodbye words
My message was short and to the point


How can I sing
I am too sad to sing a happy tune


Goodbye old sleepy head
I am saying farewell to my lover


Im packing you in like I said
I am leaving and taking everything with me


Take care of everything
I am asking you to not make a mess while I am gone


Im leaving my wedding ring
I am leaving behind a symbol of our failed marriage


Dont look for me
I do not want to be found


Ill get a hand
I will find help on my own


Remember darling
I want you to remember what I am about to say


Dont smoke in bed
Do not put yourself in danger by smoking in bed




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Willard Robinson

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@krack-a-lacker

Yes, it's a good day for singing a song,
and it's a good day for moving along;
Yes, it's a good day, how could anything be wrong,
A good day from morning' till night

Yes, it's a good day for shining your shoes,
and it's a good day for losing the blues;
Everything to gain and nothing' to lose,
A good day from morning' till night

I said to the Sun, "Good morning sun
Rise and shine today"
You know you've gotta get going
If you're gonna make a showin'
And you you've got the right of way.

'Cause it's a good day for paying your bills;
And it's a good day for curing your ills,
So take a deep breath and throw away the pills;
'Cause it's a good day from morning' till night.



@АгнияАгния-ш3л

Yes, it's a good day for singing a song,
and it's a good day for moving alone; (ALONG)
Yes, it's a good day, how could anything go wrong,
A good day from morning' till night
Yes, it's a good day for shining your shoes,
and it's a good day for losing the blues;
Everything go gain and nothing' to lose, (TO GAIN)
`Cause it's a good day from morning' till night
I said to the Sun, " Good morning sun
Rise and shine today"
You know you've gotta get going
If you're gonna make a showin'
And you know you've got the right of way.
`Cause it's a good day for paying your bills;
And it's a good day for curing your ills,
So take a deep breath and throw away your pills;
`Cause it's a good day from morning' till night.



All comments from YouTube:

@sharondelano9667

This happy, uplifting song should be played everywhere; stores, subways, restaurants, etc. Thank you for sharing it. 😄 🌞 💖

@Kelly-nm4kw

Hello Sharon, How are you doing?

@elle5031

I was thinking the same thing...

@miovicdina7706

Absolutely!

@mat420AU

DAYUM STRAIGHT

@RudolphCasas

​@@Kelly-nm4kw Deed I do

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@RobertSilvestri86

"It's a Good Day"was written by Peggy Lee and Dave Barbour and published in 1946. Peggy Lee's recording reached the Billboard charts in January, 1947 peaking at No. 16.

@okokokok1457

Simply wonderful

@MarkBlackburnWPG

Thanks for the informed note, Robert Silvestri.

@southernbiscuits1275

I've always loved Peggy Lee's songs. This one makes me feel happy and positive. What a gift to music lovers!!

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