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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Anita O'Day
Anita O'Day
Vocals
The Gary McFarland Orchestra
The Gary McFarland Orchestra
Orchestra
Bernie Glow
Bernie Glow
Trumpet
Herb Pomeroy
Herb Pomeroy
Trumpet
Doc Severinsen
Doc Severinsen
Trumpet
Willie Dennis
Willie Dennis
Trombone
Bob Brookmeyer
Bob Brookmeyer
Trombone
Phil Woods
Phil Woods
Alto Saxophone
Zoot Sims
Zoot Sims
Tenor Saxophone
Hank Jones
Hank Jones
Piano
Barry Galbraith
Barry Galbraith
Guitar
Mel Lewis
Mel Lewis
Drums
George Duvivier
George Duvivier
Double Bass
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Gary McFarland
Gary McFarland
Composer
Margo Guryan
Margo Guryan
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Creed Taylor
Creed Taylor
Producer
Rudy Van Gelder
Rudy Van Gelder
Recording Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Sometimes when I get blue, I want to sing a song
So I do
And sometimes when I feel gay, another song I sing
That's my way
There are those that fret over things that have passed
I forget
[Verse 2]
If I'm found without friends, this song is what my heart
Recommends
And if I'm lost in a crowd, I want to sing a song
Long and loud
Loud and long to show that our love is someone too
I want to sing a song just for you
[Verse 3]
I want to sing a song just for you
Written by: Gary McFarland, Margo Guryan

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