I've Got You Under My Skin

Oscar Peterson · Other Songs - Oscar Peterson

I've got you under my skin.

I've got you deep in the heart of me.

So deep in my heart that you're really a part of me.

I've got you under my skin.

I'd tried so not to give in.

I said to myself, this affair never will go so well.

But why should I try to resist when, baby, I know down well

I've got you under my skin?



I'd sacrifice anything come what might

For the sake of havin' you near

In spite of a warnin' voice that comes in the night

And repeats, repeats in my ear,

Don't you know, you fool, you never can win?

Use your mentality, wake up to reality.

But each time that I do just the thought of you

Makes me stop before I begin

Cause I've got you under my skin.



I would sacrifice anything come what might

For the sake of havin' you near

In spite of the warning voice that comes in the night

And repeats, how it yells in my ear,

Don't you know, you fool, ain't no chance to win

Why not use your mentality, get up, wake up to reality?

And each time I do just the thought of you

Makes me stop just before I begin

Cause I've got you under my skin.

And I like you under my skin.

I've Got You Under My Skin

Oscar Peterson's 1958 recording of 'I've Got You Under My Skin' stands as a quintessential example of his mastery of the electric piano and bebop language. As a leading figure in hard bop and jazz fusion, Peterson transformed this standard into a virtuosic showcase, utilizing rapid chord changes and intricate melodic lines that defined his solo career. The track exemplifies the mid-20th-century jazz aesthetic, blending technical precision with emotional depth. Peterson's ability to navigate complex harmonic structures while maintaining rhythmic drive made this performance a landmark in the evolution of electric piano jazz. It remains a staple in the repertoire of musicians seeking to emulate his unique voice and improvisational flair.