(I Was) Born to Be Blue

by Ella Fitzgerald · · Jazz
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Quick Answer — (I Was) Born to Be Blue Lyrics

[00:08.20] Some folks were meant to live in clover [00:15.69] But they are such a chosen few [00:22.96] And clover being green is something I've never seen [00:33.04] 'Cause I was born to be blue
Jazz 1961 English

(I Was) Born to Be Blue Full Lyrics

Some folks were meant to live in clover But they are such a chosen few And clover being green is something I've never seen 'Cause I was born to be blue When there's a yellow moon above me They say there's moonbeams I should view But moonbeams being gold are something I can't behold 'Cause I was born to be blue When I met you the world was bright and sunny When you left the curtain fell I'd like to laugh but nothing strikes me funny Now my world's a faded pastel Well, I guess I'm luckier than some folks I've known the thrill of loving you And that alone is more than I was created for 'Cause I was born to be blue...

Frequently Asked Questions

When was "(I Was) Born to Be Blue" by Ella Fitzgerald released?

"(I Was) Born to Be Blue" by Ella Fitzgerald was released in 1961.

What genre is "(I Was) Born to Be Blue" by Ella Fitzgerald?

"(I Was) Born to Be Blue" by Ella Fitzgerald is a Jazz song.

What are the opening lyrics of "(I Was) Born to Be Blue"?

The opening lyrics are: "[00:08.20] Some folks were meant to live in clover"