Quicksilver

Bing Crosby · Other Songs - Bing Crosby

You're as hard to hold as quicksilver

When you kiss and run away

I dream you're mine and then as quick as quicksilver

All my dreams are led astray



I keep chasing you till I'm facing you

And embracing you with all your charms

Then you slip through my fingers just like quicksilver

Right into someone else's arms



Seems like I am havin' trouble with you

And I don't know what I'm gonna do

Seems like you're fickle, fickle as can be

And your fickle ways have got me up a tree



You're as hard to hold as quicksilver

When you kiss and run away

I dream you're mine and then as quick as quicksilver

All my dreams are led astray



I keep chasing you till I'm facing you

And embracing you with all your charms

Then you slip through my fingers just like quicksilver

Right into someone else's arms



Then you slip through my fingers just like quicksilver

Right into someone else's arms

Quicksilver

Bing Crosby's "Quicksilver" stands as a quintessential example of his smooth, crooning style that defined the mid-20th century. Recorded in the English language, the track exemplifies Crosby's signature approach to vocal delivery, characterized by a gentle, conversational tone and a focus on intimate storytelling rather than theatrical power. As part of his extensive discography, the song reflects the era's preference for romantic ballads and easy-listening standards that prioritized emotional resonance over complex instrumentation. The recording captures the warmth and accessibility that made Crosby a household name, serving as a timeless piece within his catalog of beloved vocal performances.