Why Was I Born?

Billie Holiday · Complete Masters 1933 - 1959 [2011]

Why was I born?

Why am I livin'?

What do I get?

What am I givin'?



Why do I want for things

I dare not hope for?

What can I hope for?

I wish I knew



Why do I try to draw you near me?

Why do I cry, you never hear me?

I'm a poor fool but what can I do

Oh baby I was born to love you