You Can Have Him
Irving Berlin
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You can have him I don't want him He's not worth fighting for Besides there's plenty more where he came from I don't want him You can have him I'm giving him the sack And he can go right back where he came from I could never make him happy He'd be better off with you I'm afraid I never loved him All I ever wanted to do was Run my fingers thru his curly locks Mend his underwear and darn his socks Fetch his slippers and remove his shoes Wipe his glasses when he read the news Rub his forehead with a gentle touch Mornings after when he's had too much Kiss him gently when he cuddled near Give him babies one for ev'ry year, so you see I don't want him, you can have him You can have him, I don't want him For he's not the man for me You can have him I don't want him He's not worth fighting for Besides there's plenty more where he came from I don't want him You can have him He isn't my concern And he can just return where he came from I would look a trifle silly Taking him away from you That was never my intention All I ever wanted to do was Close the window while he soundly slept Raid the icebox where the food is kept Cook a breakfast that would please him most Eggs and coffee and some buttered toast Wake him gently with a breakfast tray After breakfast clear the things away Bring the papers and when they've been read Spend the balance of the day in bed, so you see I don't want him, you can have him You can have him, I don't want him For he's not the man for me
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Written by: Irving Berlin
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Composer"You Can Have Him" is a song composed by the renowned American composer, Irving Berlin.
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Release YearBerlin wrote this song in 1949, showing his longevity as a songwriter, as his career began in the early 1900s.
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MusicalThe song originally appeared in the Broadway musical "Miss Liberty," which debuted in 1949.
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LyricsThe song is noted for its poignant lyrics which convey a sense of heartbreak and self-sacrifice, telling the story of a woman resigning herself to lose the man she loves to another woman.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered "You Can Have Him" over the years, including famous singers such as Dusty Springfield, Dionne Warwick, Billie Holiday and Nina Simone.
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Popular CultureIn the 1990s, the song re-gained popularity when it was featured in the film "My Best Friend's Wedding."
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Unique StyleThe song showcases Berlin's distinctive melodic style, which often included unexpected interval leaps and modulations.
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Significance"You Can Have Him" is considered an excellent example of the American Songbook, a canon of the most important and influential American popular songs of the 20th century.
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Live PerformancesDuring her live performances, Nina Simone often performed an extended rendition of "You Can Have Him," which was received with great appreciation by her audiences.
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Iconic UseDusty Springfield's version of the song is particularly iconic, peaking at No. 16 on the UK Singles Chart in 1965.
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