I LOVE THE GUY (I LOVE THE GIRL)

(Cy Koben)

As sung by Sarah Vaughan 1950, track from 2006 ‘Sinner or Saint’

I love the guy
Though he grieves me and he leaves me
High and dry
He breaks dates and I’m left alone
Then I say that he’s on his own
But when he calls I break my neck to get the phone
‘Cause I love the guy.

I like the lad
‘Though he lies and alibis
Just drives me mad
We go out and he doesn’t dress
I get angry but I confess
He’s mine and I don’t really care if he’s a mess
‘Cause I love the guy.

(bridge)

I want the dope
I adore him, all before him, there’s no hope
He’s not true when he’s at his best
Oh, what escapades he’s confessed
But mine’s the only name that’s tattooed on his chest
Yes, I love the guy.

(bridge)

I need the boy
When he kisses, then this miss is filled with joy
Famous men may admire me
Millionaires may desire me
But he’s the main character in my diary
‘Cause I love the boy
I like the lad
I want the dope, XXX the boy
I love the boy.

NOTES:

Sarah Vaughn, an American jazz singer who performed 
professionally from 1945 to 1990, was nicknamed 
‘Sassy’ because of her rather informal 
speech and manner.

The NEA (National Endowment for the Arts) Jazz Masters 
bestowed it’s highest award on her in 1989.


(Transcribed by David Story - January 2014)