I REPENT
(Thomas "Fats" Waller / Anita Waller)

Thomas "Fats" Waller & his Rhythm
recorded February 1st 1941 Chicago


I repent for everything I've ever done to you,
For the cloudy skies of grey that could have been so blue,
I repent, I repent,
I repent my darling to you!

I remember each caress, you'll never understand
Yet I think that I am blessed to be at your command!
I repent, I repent,
I repent my darling to you!

Please return, I miss your kisses baby, yeah!
I miss them, you'll never know!
Since you've gone I know what bliss is,
What can I do, here without you?

All those lies I told to you to make you feel so grand,
Here I come on bended knees to ask you for your hand!
I repent, I repent,
I repent my darling to you!

(you see me on my bended deuces, I must mean somethin'!)




(Transcribed by Peter Akers - July 2020)