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Artist/Band: Al Cohn
Lyrics for Song: These Foolish Things
Lyrics for Album: Other Songs - Al Cohn



Oh! Will you never let me be?


Oh! Will you never set me free?


The ties that bound us


Are still around us


There's no escape that I can see


And still those little things remain


That bring me happiness or pain





A cigarette that bears a lipstick's traces


An airline ticket to romantic places


And still my heart has wings


These foolish things remind me of you


A tinkling piano in the next apartment


Those stumbling words that told you what my heart meant


A fair ground's painted swings


These foolish things remind me of you


You came you saw you conquer'd me


When you did that to me


I knew somehow this had to be


The winds of March that make my heart a dancer


A telephone that rings but who's to answer?


Oh, how the ghost of you clings!


These foolish things remind me of you





First daffodils and long excited cables


And candle lights on little corner tables


And still my heart has wings


These foolish things remind me of you


The park at evening when the bell has sounded


The "Ile de France" with all the gulls around it


The beauty that is Spring's


These foolish things remind me of you


How strange how sweet to find you still


These things are dear to me


They seem to bring you near to me


The sigh of midnight trains in empty stations


Silk stockings thrown aside dance invitations


Oh, how the ghost of you clings!


These foolish things remind me of you





Gardenia perfume ling'ring on a pillow


Wild strawb'ries only seven francs a kilo


And still my heart has wings


These foolish things remind me of you


The smile of Garbo and the scent of roses


The waiters whistling as the last bar closes


The song that Crosby sings


These foolish things remind me of you


How strange how sweet to find you still


These things are dear to me


They seem to bring you near to me


The scent of smould'ring leaves, the wail of steamers


Two lovers on the street who walk like dreamers


Oh, how the ghost of you clings!


These foolish things remind me of you


These Foolish Things

Al Cohn's recording of 'These Foolish Things' exemplifies the sophisticated swing of the mid-20th century, blending jazz improvisation with the timeless melody of the original song. As a prominent tenor saxophonist and bandleader, Cohn brought a refined, lyrical quality to the track that highlighted his mastery of the instrument while honoring the composition's romantic origins. The piece stands as a testament to the era's ability to reinterpret classic standards through the lens of bebop and traditional jazz, showcasing the interplay between collective improvisation and melodic clarity. This recording remains a significant example of Cohn's discography, demonstrating his capacity to elevate familiar material into a compelling musical statement that resonates across generations of jazz enthusiasts.


Album Lyrics: Other Songs - Al Cohn


Al Cohn
"Other Songs - Al Cohn"


1. Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me
2. I Hadn't Anyone Till You
3. Just You, Just Me
4. Lullaby Of Birdland
5. Mood Indigo
6. Skylark
7. Something's Gotta Give
8. Sophisticated Lady
9. Taking A Chance On Love
10. Them There Eyes
11. These Foolish Things
12. When You Wish Upon A Star
13. You Stepped Out Of A Dream
14. Autumn Leaves
15. Dream A Little Dream Of Me
16. Sweet And Lovely