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But Not For Me

Ira Gershwin - George Gershwin

© New World Music, ASCAP

Old man sunshine listen you
Never tell me dreams come true
Just try it and I'll start a riot
Beatrice Fairfax don't you dare
Ever tell me he will care
I'm certain it's the final curtain

I never wanna hear from any cheerful Pollyannas
Who tell you fate supplies a mate it's all bananas

They're writing songs of love but not for me
A lucky star's above but not for me
With love to lead the way I've found more clouds of gray
Than any Russian play could guarantee

I was a fool to fall and get that way hi ho
Alas and also lack a day
Although I can't dismiss the mem'ry of his kiss
I guess he's not for me

But not for me
He'll plan a two by four but not for me
I know that love's a game I'm puzzled just the same
Was I the moth or flame I'm all at sea

It all began so well hmm what an end
This is the time this Margaret really needs a friend
When every happy plot ends with that marriage knot
And there's no knot for me
I guess he's not for me

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