I'M PULLING THROUGH
(Irene Kitchings / A Herzog Jr)


as recorded by
Billie Holiday & her Orchestra
June 7th 1940 New York


I’m pullin' through and it’s because of you,
When I was stranded came your helping hand.
Lonely, hurt, I had not known which way to turn,
Till you said, “That's bad, not tears just laugh and learn!”.

I’m pullin' through and it’s because of you;
You made me see how lovely life could be,
Lifted up my heart and made me count the cost,
To find I’d gained, not lost!

When I thought that hope was really gone,
You showed me I was wrong,
And you taught me how to carry on;
Thanks for the lift in time and thanks for this song!

I’m pullin' through and it’s because of you,
I’d do the same for you if your turn came.
Hope it never will for I've been through the mill,
I won't forget this debt, I'm pullin' through!

When I thought that hope was really gone,
You showed me I was wrong,
And you taught me how to carry on;
Thanks for the lift in time and thanks for this song!

I’m pullin' through and it’s because of you,
I’d do the same for you if your turn came.
Hope it never will for I've been through the mill,
I won't forget this debt, I'm pullin' through!



(Transcribed by Peter Akers - December 2016)