All by Myself

Irving Berlin

About All by Myself

"All by Myself" is a popular song written by Irving Berlin, published in 1921. It was introduced in The Music Box Revue of 1922. Popular recordings in 1921 were by Ted Lewis, Frank Crumit, Aileen Stanley, Benny Krueger's Orchestra, Vaughn De Leath and by Ben Selvin (vocal by Ernest Hare).


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I'm so unhappy
What'll I do?
I long for somebody who
Will sympathize with me
I'm growing so tired of living alone
I lie awake all night and cry
Nobody loves me
That's why

All by myself in the morning
All by myself in the night

I sit alone with a table and a chair
So unhappy there
Playing solitaire

All by myself i get lonely
Watching the clock on the shelf

I'd love to rest my weary head on somebody's shoulder
I hate to grow older
All by myself

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Irving Berlin

Irving Berlin (May 11, 1888 – September 22, 1989) was a Russian-born American composer and lyricist, widely considered one of the greatest songwriters in American history. He published his first song, "Marie from Sunny Italy", in 1907 and had his first major international hit, "Alexander's Ragtime Band" in 1911. more »

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"All by Myself" is a popular song written by Irving Berlin in 1921.
Popular Renderings
Renowned artists such as Ella Fitzgerald and Bing Crosby have recorded cover versions of the song, ensuring its enduring popularity.
Era of Composition
The song belongs to the musical era known as the Great American Songbook, often associated with jazz standards from the 1920s to the 1950s.
Music Style
"All by Myself" is classified as classic pop or traditional pop, having roots in the Tin Pan Alley music publishing tradition.
Song Lyrics
The lyrics of "All by Myself" convey a feeling of loneliness and longing, which was a common theme in many of Berlin's songs.
Musical Structure
Like many of Irving Berlin's compositions, "All by Myself" follows a classic 32-bar song structure.
Versatile Theme
Although the song's theme focuses on solitude, it has been interpreted and performed in various moods, ranging from melancholy to jovial.
Multifaceted Composer
Irving Berlin, the composer of "All by Myself," was a versatile songwriter who composed an estimated 1,500 songs in his career, spanning several genres and styles.
Popular Culture
The song has found its way into several films, most notably "Blue Skies" (1946), where it was performed by Bing Crosby.
Legacy
Even as a nearly a century old song, "All by Myself" continues to be covered by various artists, showing the timeless appeal of Irving Berlin's music.

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