I'm Not Lisa
Rosemary Clooney · Other Songs - Rosemary Clooney
I'm not Lisa, My name is Julie.
Lisa left you years ago.
My eyes are not blue, but mine won't leave you
'Till the sunlight has touched your face.
She was your morning light,
Her smile told of no night.
Your love for her grew
With each rising sun.
And then one winter day,
His hand led her away.
She left you here drowning in your tears,
Here where you've stayed for years,
Crying Lisa, Lisa.
I'm not Lisa, My name is Julie.
Lisa left you years ago.
My eyes are not blue, but mine won't leave you
'Till the sunlight has touched your face.
Lisa left you years ago.
My eyes are not blue, but mine won't leave you
'Till the sunlight has touched your face.
She was your morning light,
Her smile told of no night.
Your love for her grew
With each rising sun.
And then one winter day,
His hand led her away.
She left you here drowning in your tears,
Here where you've stayed for years,
Crying Lisa, Lisa.
I'm not Lisa, My name is Julie.
Lisa left you years ago.
My eyes are not blue, but mine won't leave you
'Till the sunlight has touched your face.
I'm Not Lisa
Rosemary Clooney's 1956 recording of 'I'm Not Lisa' stands as a quintessential example of her mastery of the pop standard. The song, written by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen, features a sophisticated ballad structure that showcases Clooney's signature vocal clarity and emotional restraint. Released during the height of her career, the track exemplifies the polished sound of mid-century American pop, blending lyrical wit with a warm, intimate delivery. As part of her extensive discography, this recording highlights her ability to navigate complex emotional landscapes without sacrificing technical precision, cementing her status as a leading interpreter of the era's greatest songs.