Do I Worry?
Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra & Frank Sinatra Lyrics
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When you are far away
And I am blue
What'll I do?
What'll I do?
When I am wondering who
Is kissing you
What'll I do with just a photograph
To tell my troubles to?
When I'm alone
With only dreams of you
That won't come true
What'll I do?
What'll I do with just a photograph
To tell my troubles to?
When I'm alone
With only dreams of you
That won't come true
What'll I do?
The song "Do I Worry?" by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra & Frank Sinatra is a heart-wrenching ballad about the feeling of loneliness and longing for someone who isn't there. The singer is asking himself what he will do when his loved one is far away and he's left alone with nothing but photographs and dreams. He wonders who she's with and who is kissing her when he's not around. The 'what'll I do?' chorus is repeated twice, emphasizing his insecurity and uncertainty about the future.
The singer describes having only a photograph to turn to and tell his troubles to, showcasing his desperation for someone to confide in. He's haunted by dreams of his loved one that he knows won't come true. The song's sad melody and lyrics express the universal feeling of loneliness that many people can relate to. The vocalist's voice and the orchestra's soft music provide a perfect atmosphere for contemplating lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
What'll I do?
What actions should I take?
When you are far away
When you are not near.
And I am blue
And I am sad/depressed.
What'll I do?
What actions should I take?
When I am wondering who
When I am thinking about who.
Is kissing you
Is showing you affection.
What'll I do?
What actions should I take?
What'll I do with just a photograph
What should I do with only a picture of you?
To tell my troubles to?
To express my worries/sadness to?
When I'm alone
When there's nobody else with me.
With only dreams of you
With only thoughts/imaginary scenarios of you.
That won't come true
That will never happen in reality.
What'll I do?
What actions should I take?
What'll I do with just a photograph
What should I do with only a picture of you?
To tell my troubles to?
To express my worries/sadness to?
When I'm alone
When there's nobody else with me.
With only dreams of you
With only thoughts/imaginary scenarios of you.
That won't come true
That will never happen in reality.
What'll I do?
What actions should I take?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Irving Berlin
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@Trombonology
I love The Ink Spots version, but my favorite has always been this one. Both Frank's solo vocal and Jo's limpid lead with the Pipers are fabulous. I like Buddy Rich's surprisingly discreet brushes behind the cup-muted Ziggy Elman-led instrumental passage.
@charlesroth4076
Frank Sinatra voice was so smooth and great at this stage of his career.
@jourwalis-8875
I think he was better about 20 years later....
@charlesroth4076
Great song and vocal with nice big band of Tommy Dorsey