slinkerwink
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Wed Jun-09-04 12:12 AM
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"You Let Me Down" by Billie Holiday |
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YOU LET ME DOWN Al Dubin / Harry Warren
You told me that I was like an angel Told me I was fit to wear a crown So that you could get a thrill You put me on a pedestal And then you let me down, let me down.
You told me that I'd be wearing diamonds I would have the smartest car in town Made me think that I'm the top And then you let the ladder drop You know you let me down, let me down
I walked upon a rainbow I clung onto a star You had me up in heaven That's why I had to tall so far
I was even looking for a cottage I was measured for a wedding gown That how I got cynical You put me on a pinnacle And then you let me down, let me down How you let me down
Tonight, I'm singing all the blues that I can sing to get the sad feelings out of my bloodstream. I've had enough of girls that lie and lead me around.
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Wed Jun-09-04 12:14 AM
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...and my skunky soon-to-be-exhusband. Thanks! :hi:
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slinkerwink
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Wed Jun-09-04 12:15 AM
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2. go to http://www.ladyday.net |
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There are excellent lyrics there.
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Wed Jun-09-04 12:17 AM
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Thanks! I'm a huge fan, especially of her later, Verve stuff. :D
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slinkerwink
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Wed Jun-09-04 12:23 AM
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4. what Verve stuff? I miss my Billie Holiday sigline |
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Wed Jun-09-04 12:32 AM
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5. This is the complete box set of stuff she recorded for Verve |
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Wed Jun-09-04 12:37 AM
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6. Human beings, in general, let each other down |
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Edited on Wed Jun-09-04 12:37 AM by Fenris
Sometimes it seems like it's built into the mechanics of love. Girls lie, boys lie. The human race is quite unpleasant, selfish, and disappointing when you think about it. Anyway, back to my Morrissey-style celibacy.
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Wed Jun-09-04 12:39 AM
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Ya just gotta love her. :yourock:
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Wed Jun-09-04 12:44 AM
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8. yes....she's the queen of the blues to me |
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