But Not For Me

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

But Not For Me
Written by	George Gershwin & Ira Gershwin
Performed by	Elvis Costello featuring Larry Adler
Produced by	George Martin
Musicians	Elvis Costello - vocals Larry Adler - harmonica additional musicians unknown
Recorded	1993-1994, AIR Lyndhurst, London
Released	July 25, 1994
Albums	Kojak Variety (Rhino/Edsel edition), 2004
Various Artists collections	The Glory Of Gershwin, 1994 Gershwin - The Very Best Of, 2003
Length	5:02