ANITA
(Thomas "Fats" Waller)

Thomas "Fats" Waller & his Rhythm
recorded June 26th 1939 New York


Anita, you're lovely,
Like blue skies above me,
I need you and love you, I do!
Just what is this madness
That gives so much gladness?
I know dear, and feel, dear, it's you!

My dreams are bound to come true,
Grey skies will change into blue!
Your eyes will help see me through;
It's not a great big task,
Your love is all I ask!

My whole life was wasted
Till your sweet lips I tasted.
I know now,
Repeat now,
I love you Anita, I do!

My whole life was wasted
Till your lips I tasted.
I know now,
Repeat now,
I love you Anita, I do! I do, yeah!




(Transcribed by Peter Akers - June 2020)