Gotta Be This Or That
Ella Fitzgerald · Other Songs - Ella Fitzgerald
If you ain't wrong, you're right
If it ain't day, it's night
If you ain't sure, you might
Gotta be this or that
If it ain't dry, it's wet
If you ain't got, you get
If it ain't gross, it's net
Gotta be this or that
If it ain't sis, you can't miss
It's got to be your brother
Can't you see it's gotta be
One way or the other?
If it ain't full, it's blank
If you don't spend, you bank
If it ain't Dee, it's Frank
Gotta be this or that
If it ain't day, it's night
If you ain't sure, you might
Gotta be this or that
If it ain't dry, it's wet
If you ain't got, you get
If it ain't gross, it's net
Gotta be this or that
If it ain't sis, you can't miss
It's got to be your brother
Can't you see it's gotta be
One way or the other?
If it ain't full, it's blank
If you don't spend, you bank
If it ain't Dee, it's Frank
Gotta be this or that
Gotta Be This Or That
Ella Fitzgerald delivers a spirited performance of 'Gotta Be This Or That,' a track that showcases her signature vocal agility and improvisational flair. The recording captures the essence of her mid-career style, blending jazz standards with the rhythmic energy characteristic of her live performances. As part of her extensive discography, this song reflects her ability to navigate complex musical structures while maintaining an engaging, conversational tone. The piece stands as a testament to her mastery of swing and her capacity to infuse familiar melodies with fresh, dynamic energy, appealing to both longtime fans and new listeners drawn to her unique interpretation of the genre.