Someone To Watch Over Me
Louis Prima · Other Songs - Louis Prima
There's a saying old says that love is blind
Still were often told, seek and ye shall find
So I'm going to seek a certain lad I've had in mind
Looking everywhere, haven't found him yet
Hes the big affair I cannot forget
Only man I ever think of with regret
I'd like to add his initial to my monogram
Tell me, where is the shepherd for this lost lamb?
There's a somebody I'm longing to see
I hope that he turns out to be
Someone who'll watch over me
I'm a little lamb who's lost in the wood
I know I could always be good
Someone who'll watch over me
Although he may not be the man some
Girls think of as handsome
To my heart he carries the key
Won't you tell him please to put on some speed
Follow my lead, oh, how I need
Someone to watch over me
Still were often told, seek and ye shall find
So I'm going to seek a certain lad I've had in mind
Looking everywhere, haven't found him yet
Hes the big affair I cannot forget
Only man I ever think of with regret
I'd like to add his initial to my monogram
Tell me, where is the shepherd for this lost lamb?
There's a somebody I'm longing to see
I hope that he turns out to be
Someone who'll watch over me
I'm a little lamb who's lost in the wood
I know I could always be good
Someone who'll watch over me
Although he may not be the man some
Girls think of as handsome
To my heart he carries the key
Won't you tell him please to put on some speed
Follow my lead, oh, how I need
Someone to watch over me
Someone To Watch Over Me
Louis Prima's 1946 recording of 'Someone To Watch Over Me' stands as a definitive example of swing-era jazz and big band performance. The track features Prima's signature trombone solo, characterized by its rapid-fire runs and improvisational flair, delivered over a driving, syncopated rhythm section. As a staple of the era's dance music, the song exemplifies the genre's blend of sophisticated jazz harmonies and accessible, upbeat tempos designed for social dancing. Its enduring popularity highlights Prima's ability to craft memorable melodies that transcended the specific cultural moment of its release, cementing his status as a leading figure in mid-century American popular music.