WHY DO I LIE TO MYSELF ABOUT YOU?
(Lyrics: Benny Davis / Music: J. Fred Coots)


Johnny Johnson & His Orch. (vocal: Al Jennings) - 1936
Fats Waller & His Rhythm - 1936
Teddy Wilson & His Orch. (Instr.) - 1936

Also recorded by: Victor Silvester's Jive Band (Instr.); 
Banu Gibson & The New Orleans Hot Jazz Orchestra.


Why do I lie to myself about you
Can it be that it's just foolish pride
Why do I say that I'm glad that we're through
When there's such misery down inside

Though I make believe I'm happy
Still, if the truth were known
My heart is achin', nearly breakin'
To spend one minute with you alone

I love you still, always will, dear, it's true
Why do I lie to myself about you





(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - January 2017)