Dear Lonely Hearts
Nat King Cole · Other Songs - Nat King Cole
I'm a-writing to you
You said you could help
People looking for love
I've been so lonely
I don't know what to do
And that is why
I'm writing this letter to you
(brackets indicates choir in background)
(It's no use living)
When you're alone
Please help me find
A love of my own
If you know someone
Please tell me who
Dear Lonely Hearts
I'd be so grateful to you (so grateful to you)
(She don't have to have money) She don't have to have money
(She don't have to be a queen) She don't have to be a queen
(As long as she loves me) As long as she loves me
(That's the important thing) That's the important thing
Cause I'm gonna love her (I'm gonna love her)
I'll always be true (I'll always be true)
Dear Lonely Hearts
Oh please see what you can do (see what you can do)
I guess that's all (I guess that's all)
I'm gonna close them now (I'm gonna close them now)
But try to find (Please try to find)
Somebody somehow (Somebody somehow)
If you know someone
Please tell me who
Dear Lonely Hearts
I'd be so grateful to you (grateful to you)
Dear Lonely Hearts
Nat King Cole's 'Dear Lonely Hearts' stands as a poignant example of his mastery in the ballad genre, blending smooth vocal delivery with a melancholic melody. Recorded during the mid-20th century, the track exemplifies Cole's signature style, characterized by his rich, warm tone and sophisticated phrasing that conveyed deep emotion without relying on dramatic gestures. As a solo artist, Cole often infused his recordings with a sense of intimacy and vulnerability, making this piece a quintessential representation of his work. The song reflects the era's popular standards, focusing on themes of longing and solitude, which resonated widely with audiences. Cole's ability to navigate complex emotional landscapes through his voice remains a defining feature of his legacy, and this recording captures that essence perfectly within the context of his broader discography.