I'll Be Around

Nat King Cole · Other Songs - Nat King Cole

I'm gonna be around a long time

I'm gonna be around from now on



I'll be around no matter how you treat me now

I'm gonna be around from now on

(Runaround, runaround, I'll be around)



Your latest love can never last, and when it's passed

I'll be around when she's gone

(Givin' me the runaround)



Goodbye again

And if you find a love like mine

Just now and then

Drop a line to say you're feelin' fine



And when things go wrong

Perhaps you'll see you're meant for me

So I'll be around from now on



(She's gonna be around a long time)

(She's gonna be around from now on)

(I'm gonna be around a long time)

(I'm gonna be around from now on)



(I'll be around no matter how you treat me now)

(I'll be around from now on)

(Your latest love can never last, and when it's passed)

(I'll be around when she's gone)



Goodbye again

And if you find a love like mine

Just now and then

Drop a line to say you're feelin' fine



(She's gonna be around a long time)

(She's gonna be around from now on)

I'm gonna be around a long time

I'm gonna be around from now on

I'll Be Around - Nat King Cole

Nat King Cole's 'I'll Be Around' stands as a quintessential example of mid-century jazz and pop, showcasing his signature smooth vocal style and sophisticated phrasing. Recorded during the height of his career, the track exemplifies the sophisticated ballad tradition that defined his discography. Cole's ability to blend jazz improvisation with polished pop sensibilities made him a pivotal figure in the genre, influencing countless subsequent artists. The song's enduring appeal lies in its melodic structure and Cole's emotive delivery, which transformed a standard composition into a timeless standard. As part of his extensive catalog, this recording highlights his mastery of rhythm and his capacity to convey deep feeling through subtle vocal nuances, cementing his legacy as one of the most respected vocalists of the era.