Nice Work If You Can Get It
Bing Crosby · Other Songs - Bing Crosby
The man who only live for making money
Lives a life that isn't necessarily sunny,
Likewise the man who works for fame,
There's no guarantee that time won't erase his name
The fact is
The only work that really brings enjoyment
Is the kind that is for girl and boy meant.
Fall in love, you won't regret it.
That's the best work of all, if you can get it.
Holding hands at midnight
'Neath a starry sky
Oh that is nice work if you can get it.
And you can get it, if you try.
Strolling with the one girl
Sighing sigh after sigh...
Oh nice work if you can get it.
And you can get it, if you try.
Just imagine someone
Waiting at the cottage door.
Where two hearts become one,
Who could ask for anything more?
Loving one who loves you,
And then taking that vow...
Nice work if you can get it,
And if you get it,
Won't you tell me how?
And you can get it, if you try.
And you can get it, if you try.
And you can get it, if you try.
And you can get it, if you try
Holding hands at midnight
'Neath a starry sky,
Nice work if you can get it
And you can get it, if you try.
Strolling with the one girl
Sighing sigh after sigh,
Nice work if you can get it
And you can get it, if you try
Who could ask for anything more?
Lives a life that isn't necessarily sunny,
Likewise the man who works for fame,
There's no guarantee that time won't erase his name
The fact is
The only work that really brings enjoyment
Is the kind that is for girl and boy meant.
Fall in love, you won't regret it.
That's the best work of all, if you can get it.
Holding hands at midnight
'Neath a starry sky
Oh that is nice work if you can get it.
And you can get it, if you try.
Strolling with the one girl
Sighing sigh after sigh...
Oh nice work if you can get it.
And you can get it, if you try.
Just imagine someone
Waiting at the cottage door.
Where two hearts become one,
Who could ask for anything more?
Loving one who loves you,
And then taking that vow...
Nice work if you can get it,
And if you get it,
Won't you tell me how?
And you can get it, if you try.
And you can get it, if you try.
And you can get it, if you try.
And you can get it, if you try
Holding hands at midnight
'Neath a starry sky,
Nice work if you can get it
And you can get it, if you try.
Strolling with the one girl
Sighing sigh after sigh,
Nice work if you can get it
And you can get it, if you try
Who could ask for anything more?
Nice Work If You Can Get It
Recorded by Bing Crosby, this classic vocal performance exemplifies the smooth, intimate style that defined his career in the 1940s. The song, a staple of the Great American Songbook, features a sophisticated melody and lyrics that explore the complexities of employment and personal ambition. Crosby's delivery is characterized by his signature crooning, creating a warm and engaging atmosphere that resonated with audiences across generations. As a representative work of his discography, the recording showcases his ability to convey deep emotion through subtle vocal nuances and a relaxed, conversational tone. It remains a significant song in the catalog of American pop music from the mid-century era.