| Composer | Richard Rodgers |
| Lyricist | Lorenz Hart |
| Year Written | 1928 |
About This Song
“You Took Advantage Of Me” was written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart for the 1928 musical Present Arms. Paul Whiteman recorded it 1928; Bix Beiderbecke played on that recording. Other notable recordings include those by The Benny Goodman Trio with Teddy Wilson and Gene Krupa, Billie Holiday, Joe Pass, and Ella Fitzgerald.
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I’m a sentimental sap, that’s all
What’s the use of trying not to fall?
I have no will, you’ve made your kill
‘Cause you took advantage of me
I’m just like an apple on a bough
And you’re gonna shake me down somehow
So, what’s the use, you’ve cooked my goose
‘Cause you took advantage of me
I’m so hot and bothered that I don’t know
My elbow from my ear
I suffer something awful each time you go
And much worse when you’re near
Here I am with all my bridges burned
Just a babe in arms where you’re concerned
So lock the doors and call me yours
‘Cause you took advantage of me
I’m a sentimental sap, that’s all
What’s the use of trying not to fall?
I have no will, you’ve made your kill
‘Cause you took advantage of me
I’m just like an apple on a bough
And you’re gonna shake me down somehow
So, what’s the use, you’ve cooked my goose
‘Cause you took advantage of me
I’m so hot and bothered that I don’t know
My elbow from my ear
I suffer something awful each time you go
And much worse when you’re near
Here I am with all my bridges burned
Just a babe in arms where you’re concerned
So lock the doors and call me yours
You took advantage of me
‘Cause you took advantage of me
Yes you took advantage of me
Oh you took advantage of me
Recordings
1961
Tony Bennett recorded “You Took Advantage Of Me” on April 4, 1961. Ralph Burns wrote the arrangement.
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Release History
| 1961 | Columbia LP 12″: CS 8458 — My Heart Sings |
| 1961 | Columbia LP 12″ (Mono): CL 1658 — My Heart Sings |
| 1961 | Philips LP 12″ (Mono): BBL 7495 — My Heart Sings (UK) |
| 1990 | CBS/Sony CD: CSCS-5245 — My Heart Sings [Japan] |
| 2011 | Columbia: The Complete Collection — Disc 20 — My Heart Sings |