She's Funny That Way
Earl Hines · Other Songs - Earl Hines
Now she seems quite out of place, like a fallen star
Draped around my kitchen sink , Happy as can be
I just have to stop and think, Why she fell for me.
I'm not much to look at, nothing to see
Just glad I'm livin' and lucky to be
I got a woman crazy for me
She's funny that way.
I can't save a dollar, ain't worth a cent
She doesn't holler she'd live in a tent
I got a woman crazy for me
She's funny that way.
Tho' she loves to work and slave for me ev'ry day
She'd be so much better off if I went away.
But why should I leave her, why should I go
She'd be unhappy without me I know
I got a woman crazy for me
She's funny that way.
She should have the very best, Anyone can see
Still she's diff'rent from the rest, satisfied with me.
While I worry plan and scheme, Over what to do
Can't help feeling it's a dream, Too good to be true.
Never had nothin'; no one to care
That's why I seem to have more than my share,
I got a woman, crazy for me,
She's funny that way.
When I hurt her feelings, once in a while,
Her only answer is one little smile,
I got a woman crazy for me.
She's funny that way.
I can see no other way and no better plan,
End it all and let her go to some better man;
But I'm only human, coward at best
I'm more than certain she'd follow me west,
I got a woman crazy for me,
She's funny that way.
She's Funny That Way
Earl Hines stands as a towering figure in jazz history, renowned for his innovative piano style that helped define the swing era. His work often bridged the gap between traditional stride piano and the more modern harmonic approaches that would later influence bebop. This recording of "She's Funny That Way" showcases Hines's signature touch, blending rhythmic drive with melodic sophistication. As a staple of the Great American Songbook, the tune allows Hines to demonstrate his mastery of phrasing and dynamics. Throughout his extensive discography, Hines consistently delivered performances that balanced technical precision with deep emotional resonance. This track remains a testament to his enduring legacy as one of the most influential pianists in the genre, capturing the vibrant spirit of jazz during its formative decades.