Why Was I Born?

Billie Holiday, Lester Young

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Lester Young

Lester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 – March 15, 1959), nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and clarinetist. He also played trumpet, violin, and drums. more »

Year:: 2003
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Why was I born
Why am I livin'
What do I get
What am I givin'
Why do I want for things
I dare not hope for
What can I hope for
I wish I knew
Why do I try
To draw you near me
Why do I cry
You never hear me
I'm a poor fool
But what can I do
Oh baby why was I born
To love you

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Written by: Jerome Kern, Oscar Hammerstein II

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Sun Showers
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Without Your Love
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Getting Some Fun Out of Life
#19
Who Wants Love?
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I Can't Get Started
#23
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If Dreams Come True
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I've Got a Date with a Dream
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You Can't Be Mine
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Here It Is Tomorrow Again
#44
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He's Funny That Way
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The Man I Love
#46
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#47
You're a Lucky Guy
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#50
Laughing at Life
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Time on My Hands
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Let's Do It (Let's Fall in Love)
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All of Me [Prise Master]
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All of Me
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I Cried for You
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