Bye Bye Blackbird - Lyrics - Carmen Mcrae

Carmen Mercedes McRae was an American jazz singer, composer, pianist, and actress. Considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century, it was her behind-the-beat phrasing and her ironic interpretations of song lyrics that made her memorable. McRae drew inspiration from Billie Holiday, but established her own distinctive voice. She went on to record more than 60 albums, enjoying a rich musical career, performing and recording in the United States, Europe, and Japan.

Bye Bye Blackbird. Gonna pack up all my care and woe, Here I go swingin' low, Bye bye blackbird. Where somebody waits for me, Sugar's sweet, so is she, Bye bye blackbird. No one here can love or understand me, Oh what hard luck stories, they all hand me. make my bed and light the light, I'll be home late tonight, Blackbird, bye bye. I'm gonna pack up all my cares and woe, Here I go singin' low, Bye bye blackbird. Where somebody waits for me, Sugar is sweet, so is he, Bye bye blackbird. No one here can love or understand me, Oh what hard luck stories, they all hand me. Make my bed and light the light, I'll be home late tonight Blackbird, bye bye.