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Top Songs By Anita O'Day

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Anita O'Day
Anita O'Day
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Arthur Herzog, Jr.
Arthur Herzog, Jr.
Songwriter
Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Norman Granz
Norman Granz
Producer

Lyrics

Hush now, don't explain
Just say you'll remain
I'm glad you're back, so don't explain
Quiet, don't explain
What is there to gain
Skip that lipstick, don't explain
You know that I love you and what love endures
All my thoughts are of you, for I'm so completely yours
Cry to hear folks chatter, and I know you cheat
But right and wrong don't matter when you're with me sweet
Hush now, don't explain
You're my joy and pain
My life's yours, love, don't explain
I cry to hear folks chatter, and I know you cheat
Right and wrong don't matter when you're with me sweet
Hush now, don't explain
You're my joy and pain
My life's your love, don't explain
Written by: Arthur Herzog, Jr., Billie Holiday

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