My One and Only
| PROFILE | |
| Composer | George Gershwin |
| Lyricist | Ira Gershwin |
| Year Written | 1927 |
| About My One and Only | |
| “My One and Only” was written for the 1927 musical Funny Face, where it was introduced by Fred Astaire, Betty Compton, and Gertrude McDonald. The original title was “(What Am I Gonna Do) If You Turn Me Down.” | |
Lyrics
My one and only,What am I gonna do if you turn me downWhen I’m so crazy over you?
I’d be so lonelyWhere am I gonna go if you turn me downWhy blacken all my skies of blue?
I tell you, I’m not asking any miracleIt can be done, it can be doneI know a clergyman who will grow lyricalAnd make us one, and make us one
So, my one and onlyThere isn’t a reason why you should turn me downWhen I’m so crazy over you
I tell you, I’m not asking any miracleIt can be done, it can be doneI know a clergyman who will grow lyricalAnd make us one, and make us one
So, my one and only
There isn’t a reason why you should turn me downWhen I’m so crazy over you
Oh, I’m so crazy over you
Session / Album Information
“My One and Only” was recorded for Love Is Here To Stay, released in 2018. It was arranged by Bill Charlap. See Love Is Here To Stay for more information.
This recording released on:
- 2018: Verve, Columbia B0028706-01 (CD, LP)