Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head
Ella Fitzgerald · Other Songs - Ella Fitzgerald
And just like the guy who's feet are too big for his bed
Nothing seems to fit
Those raindrops are falling on my head
They keep falling
So I just did me some talking to the sun
And said I didn't like the way he got things done
Sleeping on the job
Those raindrops are falling on my head
They keep falling
But there's one thing I know
The blues they sent to greet me won't defeat me
It won't be long for happiness steps up to meet me
Raindrops are falling on my head
And even though my eyes seem to be turning red
Crying's not for me
'Cause I'm not complaining about the rain that keeps falling
Because I'm free and nothing's worryin' me
Nothing's worryin' me, nothing's worryin' me
But there's one thing I know
The blues they sent to meet me won't defeat me
It won't be long for happiness steps up to greet me
Raindrops are falling on my head
And though it seems as though my eyes are turning red
Crying's not for me
I'm not complaining about the rain that keeps falling
Because I'm free and nothing's worryin' me
No, no, nothing's worryin' me
Happy days, nothing's worryin' me
Happy days, nothing's worryin' me
Watch the rain, yeah, falling on my head
I said nothing, nothing's worryin' me
Happy days
Happy days
Nothing's worryin' me
And if rain drops falling on me
And nothing's worryin' me
Nothing's worryin' me
Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head - Ella Fitzgerald
Ella Fitzgerald's rendition of 'Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head' stands as a definitive example of her mastery of the swing style. Recorded in the mid-1960s, this track showcases her unparalleled vocal agility and emotional depth, transforming a standard jazz standard into a soaring performance. The song, originally from the 1950 film 'The Sound of Music,' became a staple of the Great American Songbook repertoire. Fitzgerald's interpretation is characterized by her signature scatting and intricate phrasing, delivering a sense of serene optimism that resonates across generations. Her version remains a cornerstone of her discography, celebrated for its technical precision and the effortless grace with which she navigates the song's lyrical themes of resilience and calm.