Don't Rain On My Parade
Ella Fitzgerald · Other Songs - Ella Fitzgerald
I've simply got to
If someone takes a spill
It's me and not you
Don't bring around the cloud to rain on my parade
Don't tell me not to leave
Just sit and putter
Life's candy and the sun's a ball of butter
Who told you you're allowed to rain on my parade?
I'll march my band out
I'll beat my drum
And if I'm fanned out
Your turn at bat, sir
At least I didn't fake it, hat, sir
I guess I didn't make it
But whether I'm the rose of sheer perfection
A freckle on the nose of life's complexion
A Cinderella or a shine apple of an eye
I gotta fly once
I gotta try once
Only can die once, right, sir?
Oh, life is juicy
Juicy and you see
I gotta have my bite, sir
Get ready for me, love
'Cause I'm a comer
I simply gotta march
My heart's a drummer
Don't bring around the cloud to rain on my parade
Yes, sir
No, sir
I'm gonna live and live now
Get what I want--I know how
All that the law will allow
One roll for the whole shebang
One throw, that bell will go clang
Though I'm alone, I'm a gang
Eye on the target and wham
One shot, one gun shot, and bam
Hey, world, here I am
Get ready for me life 'cause I'm a comer
I simply gotta march; my heart's a drummer
Nobody, no, nobody is gonna rain on my parade
Don't Rain On My Parade
Ella Fitzgerald's 'Don't Rain On My Parade' stands as a quintessential example of her mastery over the swing and jazz standards repertoire. Recorded during her prolific career, the track showcases her unparalleled vocal agility and emotional depth, characteristic of her work in the mid-to-late 20th century. As a vocalist, Fitzgerald transformed familiar melodies into sophisticated musical conversations, utilizing her rich tone and intricate phrasing to convey the song's underlying themes of optimism and resilience. The recording reflects the high standards of her discography, where she consistently delivered performances that defined the era of vocal jazz. This piece remains a testament to her ability to bring life to classic material, cementing her legacy as one of the most celebrated singers in American music history.