Misty (By Erroll Garner & Johnny Burke)
Nat King Cole · Other Songs - Nat King Cole
Look at me, I'm as helpless as a kitten up a tree,
And I feel like I'm clinging to a cloud, I can't understand,
I get misty, just holding your hand.
Walk my way, and a thousand violins begin to play,
Or it might be the sound of your hello, that music I hear,
I get misty, the moment you're near.
(BRIDGE)
*You can say that you're leading me on,
But it's just what I want you to do,
Don't you notice how hopelessly I'm lost,
That's why I'm following you.
On my own, would I wander through this wonderland alone,
Never knowing my right foot from my left, my hat from my glove,
I'm too misty, and too much in love.
I'm too misty, and too much in love.
(Instrumental interlude and pick up at bridge*.)
*You can say that you're leading me on,
But it's just what I want you to do,
Don't you notice how hopelessly I'm lost,
That's why I'm following you.
On my own, would I wander through this wonderland alone,
Never knowing my right foot from my left, my hat from my glove,
I'm too misty, and too much in love.
I'm too misty, and too much in love.
Misty (Nat King Cole)
Nat King Cole's rendition of Misty stands as a definitive example of mid-century jazz and swing, capturing the song's melancholic atmosphere with unparalleled vocal warmth. Originally composed by Erroll Garner and Johnny Burke, the track became a signature piece for Cole, who infused the standard with a smooth, romantic delivery that highlighted his mastery of the piano and voice. Released during the height of his career, the recording exemplifies the sophisticated blend of swing and balladry that characterized his discography. Cole's interpretation has since become a cornerstone of the Great American Songbook, influencing countless subsequent artists and cementing the song's status as a timeless classic in the jazz repertoire.