Don't Say Nothing At All
Dinah Washington · Very Best Of [2006]
If you can't say that you still love me
Don't tell me no lies when you call
If you can't say that you still need me
Then why say anything at all
If you can't say that you're sorry
For all the tears you've caused before
If you can't tell my heart is breakin'
Then why say anything at all
It's better not to speak a word
If those crumbs of tongue cause you pain
It's better not to let it be heard
Those lies you tell in vain
So if you can't say, I'm still your baby
Then all you say on deaf ears fall
Just walk away without a word, dear
And don't say nothin' at all
Please, don't say nothin' at all
Don't tell me no lies when you call
If you can't say that you still need me
Then why say anything at all
If you can't say that you're sorry
For all the tears you've caused before
If you can't tell my heart is breakin'
Then why say anything at all
It's better not to speak a word
If those crumbs of tongue cause you pain
It's better not to let it be heard
Those lies you tell in vain
So if you can't say, I'm still your baby
Then all you say on deaf ears fall
Just walk away without a word, dear
And don't say nothin' at all
Please, don't say nothin' at all
Don't Say Nothing At All
Dinah Washington's 'Don't Say Nothing At All' stands as a quintessential example of her mastery over the swing and jazz standards of the mid-20th century. Recorded with her signature vocal style, the track showcases her ability to blend emotional depth with rhythmic precision, a hallmark of her career. The song reflects the era's popular songbook tradition, where vocalists interpreted classic compositions with unique personal flair. Washington's rendition captures the melancholic yet resilient spirit often found in her discography, making it a defining piece of her artistic legacy. Her performance remains a testament to her influence on vocal jazz and her enduring appeal within the genre.