Sophisticated Lady
Al Cohn · Other Songs - Al Cohn
They say into your early life romance came
And in this heart of yours burned a flame
A flame that flickered one day and died away
Then, with disillusion deep in your eyes
You learned that fools in love soon grow wise
The years have changed you, somehow
I see you now
Smoking, drinking, never thinking of tomorrow, nonchalant
Diamonds shining, dancing, dining with some man in a restaurant
Is that all you really want?
No, sophisticated lady,
I know, you miss the love you lost long ago
And when nobody is nigh you cry
Smoking, drinking, never thinking of tomorrow, nonchalant
Diamonds shining, dancing, dining with some man in a restaurant
Is that all you really want?
No, sophisticated lady,
I know, you miss the love you lost long ago
And when nobody is nigh you cry
Sophisticated lady
You cry
And in this heart of yours burned a flame
A flame that flickered one day and died away
Then, with disillusion deep in your eyes
You learned that fools in love soon grow wise
The years have changed you, somehow
I see you now
Smoking, drinking, never thinking of tomorrow, nonchalant
Diamonds shining, dancing, dining with some man in a restaurant
Is that all you really want?
No, sophisticated lady,
I know, you miss the love you lost long ago
And when nobody is nigh you cry
Smoking, drinking, never thinking of tomorrow, nonchalant
Diamonds shining, dancing, dining with some man in a restaurant
Is that all you really want?
No, sophisticated lady,
I know, you miss the love you lost long ago
And when nobody is nigh you cry
Sophisticated lady
You cry
Sophisticated Lady
Al Cohn's 'Sophisticated Lady' stands as a quintessential example of mid-20th-century jazz, capturing the cool, sophisticated aesthetic that defined the era. As a vocalist, Cohn brought a refined tone to this standard, which has become a staple in the jazz repertoire. The song reflects the influence of earlier swing and big band traditions while embracing the smoother, more intimate sounds characteristic of the transitional period in jazz history. His interpretation highlights the lyrical elegance of the composition, making it a significant work within his discography and a testament to the genre's evolution during the 1940s and 1950s.