I've Got The World On A String

Anita O'Day · Other Songs - Anita O'Day

Merry month of may, sunny skies of blue,

clouds have rolled away and the sun peeps thru,

May express happiness, joy you may define in a thousand ways,

but a case like mine needs a "special phrase"

to reveal how I feel.



I've got the world on a string, sittin' on a rainbow,

Got the string around my finger,,

What a world, what a life, I'm in love!

I've got a song that I sing,



I can make the rain go, anytime I move my finger,

Lucky me, can't you see, I'm in love,

Life is a beautiful thing, as long as I hold the string,

I'd be a silly so and so, if I should ever let go,



I've got the world on a string, sittin' on a rainbow,

Got the string around my finger,

What a world, what a life, I'm in love.



I've got the world on a string, sittin' on a rainbow,

Got the string around my finger,,

What a world, what a life, I'm in love!

I've got a song that I sing,



I can make the rain go, anytime I move my finger,

Lucky me, can't you see, I'm in love,

Life is a beautiful thing, as long as I hold the string,

I'd be a silly so and so, if I should ever let go,



I've got the world on a string, sittin' on a rainbow,

Got the string around my finger,

What a world, what a life, I'm in love.

I've Got The World On A String

Anita O'Day's rendition of 'I've Got The World On A String' captures the effortless swing and sophisticated phrasing that defined her legendary career. A cornerstone of the Great American Songbook, this standard allows O'Day to showcase her remarkable rhythmic flexibility and vocal clarity. Her interpretation moves beyond simple melody, weaving intricate syncopations that highlight her deep connection to the jazz idiom. The recording stands as a testament to her ability to transform familiar material into something fresh and engaging. Throughout her extensive discography, O'Day consistently demonstrated a mastery of timing and tone, making this performance a quintessential example of her artistry. The track remains a beloved song in her catalogue, reflecting the enduring appeal of her unique approach to vocal jazz.