but not for me

Singer: billie holiday

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 grey

than any russain play could guarantee. i was a fool to fall and get that way;

heigh-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. he's knocking on a door

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

but what an end!

this is the time a feller needs a friend

when ev'ry happy plot ends with the marriage knot

and there's no knot for me.