Runnin' Wild
Bing Crosby · Other Songs - Bing Crosby
And I'm all by myself
I guess she thinks now that she's gone
I'll lay right on the shelf
I'm gonna show her she's all wrong
No lonesome stuff for mine
I won't sit home, all alone
She'll soon find that I'm
Runnin' wild, lost control
Runnin' wild, mighty bold
Feelin' gay, reckless too
Care free mind all the time, never blue
Always goin' don't know where
Always showin', I don't care
Don't love nobody, it's not worth while
All alone, runnin' wild. Runnin' wild
When I first met that gal of mine
It seemed just like a dream
But when she tho't she had me right
She started actin' mean
Like mary led her little lamb
She led me all the time
Until the worm had to turn
That's the reason I'm
Runnin' wild, lost control
Runnin' wild, mighty bold
Feelin' gay, reckless too
Care free mind all the time, never blue
Always goin' don't know where
Always showin', I don't care
Don't love nobody, it's not worth while
All alone, runnin' wild. Runnin' wild
No gal will ever make a fool of me
No gal! I mean just what I say
I ain't the simpleton I used to be
Wonder how I got that way
Once I was full of sentiment, it's true
But now I got a cruel heart
With all that other foolishness I'm through
Gonna play the Villain part
Runnin' wild, lost control
Runnin' wild, mighty bold
Feelin' gay, reckless too
Care free mind all the time, never blue
Always goin' don't know where
Always showin', I don't care
Don't love nobody, it's not worth while
All alone, runnin' wild. Runnin' wild
Runnin' Wild
Bing Crosby's 'Runnin' Wild' stands as a quintessential example of his mastery of the crooner style, blending smooth vocal delivery with the acoustic guitar-driven sound that defined the swing era. Recorded during the height of his career, the track exemplifies Crosby's ability to infuse popular standards with a sense of relaxed charm and understated sophistication. The song reflects the musical landscape of the 1940s, where crooners like Crosby helped popularize the intimate, conversational approach to singing that prioritized emotional connection over technical virtuosity. As part of his extensive discography, 'Runnin' Wild' remains a testament to his enduring influence on American popular music, showcasing a vocal tone that was both accessible and deeply engaging to audiences of the time.