Ain
Ray Charles Lyrics


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I'm so glad I'm livin'
Everything is all right
I got lovin', baby
To come home to every night

Ain't that fine?
Ain't that fine?
Ain't that fine
'Cause she's mine?
Ain't that fine?

If money did my talking
I couldn't breathe a sigh
My baby's love is one thing
Even money can't buy

Ain't that fine?
I wanna tell you that's fine
That's divine
'Cause she's mine
Ain't that fine?

She's a tall, tandy model
A bundle of charms
But my baby beats the motto
'Cause she's got a pair of arms

Ain't that fine?
Don't you know that's fine?
Ain't that fine
'Cause she's mine?
Ain't that fine?

The higher cost of living
Does not bother me
As long as my baby's love is tax-free

Ain't that fine?
I wanna tell you that's fine
Ain't that fine




'Cause she's mine?
Ain't that fine?

Overall Meaning

In the song "Ain't That Fine", Ray Charles is expressing his happiness and satisfaction with his life because he has someone special to come home to every night. He appreciates the love and affection of his significant other more than wealth or material possessions. He juxtaposes the value of his baby's love with money and declares that her love is priceless and cannot be bought. He describes his partner as a tall, beautiful model, but he values her for much more than her physical appearance because he loves her for who she is. He ends the song by saying that the cost of living doesn't bother him because he has his baby's love, which he considers "tax-free".


This song is a celebration of love and relationships. It is a reminder that money cannot buy happiness and that love is the most valuable thing in life. Ray Charles is known for his soulful, expressive voice and this song is no exception. He delivers the lyrics with passion and sincerity, making the listener feel the depth of his emotions. The song has a catchy melody and upbeat tempo, which makes it easy to dance to and sing along with.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm so glad I'm livin'
I'm happy to be alive and well


Everything is all right
Everything is going well in my life


I got lovin', baby
I have a lover who I care about


To come home to every night
I have someone to return to every night


Ain't that fine?
Isn't that wonderful?


Ain't that fine?
Isn't that great?


Ain't that fine
That's fantastic


'Cause she's mine?
Because she's with me


Ain't that fine?
Isn't that amazing?


If money did my talking
If my financial status was all that mattered


I couldn't breathe a sigh
I wouldn't be able to relax


My baby's love is one thing
My lover's love is valuable


Even money can't buy
Money cannot purchase that kind of affection


I wanna tell you that's fine
That's excellent


That's divine
That's divine


'Cause she's mine
Because she's mine


Ain't that fine?
Isn't that lovely?


She's a tall, tandy model
She's tall and elegant


A bundle of charms
She has beautiful qualities


But my baby beats the motto
My lover is better than that model


'Cause she's got a pair of arms
Because she has loving arms


Don't you know that's fine?
Do you not think that's excellent?


The higher cost of living
Living expenses are increasing


Does not bother me
It doesn't trouble me


As long as my baby's love is tax-free
As long as I don't have to pay for her love


Ain't that fine?
Isn't that spectacular?


I wanna tell you that's fine
I'm telling you that's great


Ain't that fine
That's amazing


'Cause she's mine?
Because she belongs to me


Ain't that fine?
Isn't that wonderful?




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BETTY HALL

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Comments from YouTube:

@cuppajoe1

This song was my introduction to ray and r&b when I was 14 years old. Still amazes me.

@kempfkempfkempf

I was a couple of years younger, but me too. Never forgot how it made me feel.

@Miloshevits

I love to listen to this song, when love has me down it cheers me up to hear this. I can't express in words how good this song makes me feel. THANK YOU RAY CHARLES

@tonid977

My daughter danced with her father to this song for their father-daughter dance at her recent wedding. The dance is a West Coast Swing. It was a great choice - upbeat, fun and filled with love. They loved it as did the guests.

@ZaynabYT

That's an amazing song that deserves more attention... Thanks for uploading this and also for posting the lyrics ;)

@Jallatt

Danced with my wife to this one at our wedding.😊❤

@JOHNYUL2

I can listen this all day

@thepatshowonwp

Yay, Ray! I love this song, thank you for posting! :-)

@kennethmelvin9434

All 14 yr olds should listen to this. It’s pure class.

@Carynbt

The MAN does not require alot of words. . .amazing musician.

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