But Not For Me

Lyrics

Old man sunshine, listen you

Never tell me dreams come true

Just try it and I'll start a riot

Beatrix Fairfax, don't you dare

Ever tell me she will care

I'm certain it's the final curtain

I never want to hear from any cheerful Pollyannas

Who tell you fate provides 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 skies of gray

Than any Russian play could guarantee

I was a fool to fall and get that way

Hi ho alas and also lackaday

Although I can't dismiss

The memory of her kiss

I guess she's not for me

I was a fool to fall and get that way

Hi ho alas and also lackaday

Although I can't dismiss

The memory of her kiss

I guess she's not for me

I guess she's not for me

Credits

• Written by: George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin
• Produced by: George Martin
• Musicians:

Elvis Costello - vocals

Larry Adler - harmonica

Discography

Albums:

• Kojak Variety (Deluxe Edition), Rhino, 2004
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Singles:

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Soundtracks:

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Various Artists collections:

• The Glory Of Gershwin, 1994

Covers

Recorded by:

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Performed by:

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Bootlegs

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