Exactly Like You
Dick Haymes · Other Songs - Dick Haymes
I used to have a perfect sweetheart
Not a real one, just a dream
A wonderful vision of us as a team
Can you imagine how I feel now
Love is real now, it's ideal
You're just what I wanted
And now it's nice to live
Paradise to live
I know why I've waited
Know why I've been blue
Prayed each night for someone
Exactly like you
Why should we spend money
On a show or two
No one does those love scenes
Exactly like you
You make me feel so grand
I want to hand the world to you
I hope you'll understand
Each foolish little scheme I'm schemin'
And dream I'm dreamin'
Now I know why mother
Taught me to be true
She meant me for someone
Exactly like you
Not a real one, just a dream
A wonderful vision of us as a team
Can you imagine how I feel now
Love is real now, it's ideal
You're just what I wanted
And now it's nice to live
Paradise to live
I know why I've waited
Know why I've been blue
Prayed each night for someone
Exactly like you
Why should we spend money
On a show or two
No one does those love scenes
Exactly like you
You make me feel so grand
I want to hand the world to you
I hope you'll understand
Each foolish little scheme I'm schemin'
And dream I'm dreamin'
Now I know why mother
Taught me to be true
She meant me for someone
Exactly like you
Exactly Like You - Dick Haymes
Dick Haymes delivers a masterful vocal performance on 'Exactly Like You,' a classic standard that showcases his renowned baritone range and emotive delivery. Recorded in the mid-20th century, the track exemplifies the romantic ballad style for which Haymes was celebrated, blending technical precision with genuine pathos. His interpretation captures the song's melancholic yet hopeful narrative, making it a staple of the Great American Songbook. This recording stands as a testament to his ability to convey deep feeling through pure vocal artistry, cementing his legacy as one of the era's most distinguished singers.