Don't Worry 'Bout Me
Peggy Lee Lyrics


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Don't worry 'bout me
I'll get along
Forget about me
Just be happy my love

Let's say that our little show is over
And so the story ends
Why not call it a day the sensible way
And still be friends

Look out for yourself
That should be the rule
Give your heart and your love
To whomever you love
Darlin' don't be a fool

Why do we cling to this old faded thing
That used to be
So if you can forget
Then don't worry 'bout me

Why should we cling to some old faded thing
That used to be





So if you can forget
Then you don't worry 'bout me

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Peggy Lee's classic song "Don't Worry 'Bout Me" sound like a positive message to a former lover. It sounds like the singer is trying to tell the person that it's okay to forget about them and move on. The lyrics say, "Don't worry 'bout me, I'll get along, forget about me, just be happy my love," which seems to be a farewell message to someone who has left. The singer is telling them not to worry about how they will fare without them and to focus on their own happiness. The lines continue to say, "Let's say that our little show is over, and so the story ends, why not call it a day the sensible way, and still be friends." The song sounds like it could have been written about a breakup, but it's clear from these lines that the singer is trying to make a graceful exit and suggesting that they remain friends.


As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is trying to protect themselves and warn the former lover not to make the same mistakes they once did. The lyrics say, "Look out for yourself, that should be the rule, give your heart and your love to whomever you love, darling don't be a fool." It sounds like the singer had their heart broken and is encouraging the former lover to be cautious with their heart in the future. They are warning them not to repeat their mistake of hanging onto something that no longer serves them. The singer is encouraging them to let go and move on without regret. The song is a gentle reminder that not all relationships are meant to last a lifetime, and that it's okay to let go.


Overall, Peggy Lee's "Don't Worry 'Bout Me" is a soothing and mature take on the end of a relationship. Through the song, Peggy Lee is encouraging both herself and the listener to accept the ending and move on with grace, acknowledging that sometimes, love doesn't work out.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't worry 'bout me
Please don't concern yourself with my wellbeing


I'll get along
I'll manage to survive without you


Forget about me
Please don't remember me and move on


Just be happy my love
If forgetting me will make you happy, then please do


Let's say that our little show is over
Our relationship has come to an end


And so the story ends
Our love story is finished


Why not call it a day the sensible way
We should end our relationship in a practical way


And still be friends
We can remain friends even after breaking up


Look out for yourself
Take care of your own interests and well-being


That should be the rule
It's important to prioritize oneself in relationships


Give your heart and your love
Offer your love and affection to someone you care about


To whomever you love
Give your love to whoever you choose


Darlin' don't be a fool
Don't make foolish decisions in love


Why do we cling to this old faded thing
Why do we hold onto a relationship that has lost its spark


So if you can forget
If you're able to move on


Then don't worry 'bout me
Then there's no need to worry about my feelings




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Written by: Rube Bloom, Ted Koehler

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on Why Don't You Do Right (Get Me Some Money Too)

Why Don't You Do Right - Casey Abrams - Lyrics
You had plenty money 1922
You let other women make a fool of you
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?

Get out of here and get me some money too?
You're sitting there wondering what it's all about
You ain't got no money, they will throw you out
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?
Get out of here and get me some money too?

Musical Interlude

You had plenty money 1922
You let other women make a fool of you
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?
Get out of here and get me some money too?
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?