I've Got The World On A String
Louis Prima · Other Songs - Louis Prima
And I'm sitting on a rainbow
Got that string around my little finger
What a world, and, what a life, ohh, I'm in love
I got a song I sing,
and I can make the rain go,
Anytime I move my crazy little finger,
Lucky me Lucky me Lucky me Lucky me Lucky me
Can't you see, I'm in love.
Mm, Sam, life is a wonderful thing!
Boy, you gotta have a little Zing!
Now if I could only sing like Bing,
Haha, Man, I could really swing (look out now)
Yes, I've got the world on a string
And I'm sitting on a rainbow
Got that string around my finger
Hey, What a world,
Oh-Oh-oh what a life
What a life and what a world riddle,
What a life and what a riddle world
(skat)
I got the world on a string,
I'm sitting on a rainbow
I got that string around my little finger
What a world, cos I'm in love! (oh!)
What a song, the stars above (oh!)
What a world cos I'm in Love,
Love love love
I got the song that I sing
And I can make the rain go!
Anytime anytime anytime(skat)
My little finger
Lucky me, lucky me, Lucky me, Lucky me, lucky me, lucky me,
lucky me, lucky me, lucky me, heh, lucky me.
Mmm, and life is a wonderful thing!
Oh you gotta come up with that zing, Sam!
Oh if you could only find that thing,
We could play ting-a-ling...
Yes, I've got the world on a string!
And I'm sitting on a rainbow,
I Got that string around my finger!
Hey, What a world,
Oh-Oh-oh oh what a life
What a world
What a life
I'm in love!
I've Got The World On A String
Louis Prima's 'I've Got The World On A String' stands as a quintessential example of his high-energy swing style. Known for his charismatic stage presence and virtuosic trumpet playing, Prima transformed this standard into a vehicle for his unique brand of jazz-infused pop. The recording captures his signature exuberance, blending upbeat tempos with a playful vocal delivery that defined his career during the mid-20th century. As a staple of the swing era, the track highlights Prima's ability to elevate familiar material through dynamic instrumentation and infectious rhythm. This performance remains a testament to his enduring influence on American popular music, showcasing the joyous spirit that made him a beloved figure in jazz and swing circles.