Speak Low
Ella Fitzgerald · Other Songs - Ella Fitzgerald
Speak low when you speak, love
Our summer day withers away too soon, too soon
Speak low when you speak, love
Our moment is swift; like ships adrift, we're swept apart too soon
Speak low, darling, speak low
Love is a spark lost in the dark too soon, too soon
I feel wherever I go
That tomorrow is near, tomorrow is here and always too soon
Time is so old and love so brief
Love is pure gold and time a thief
We're late, darling, we're late
The curtain descends, everything ends too soon, too soon
I wait, darling, I wait
Will you speak low to me? Speak love to me and soon
Time is so old and love so brief
Love is pure gold and time a thief
We're late, darling, we're late
The curtain descends, everything ends too soon, too soon
I wait, darling, I wait
Will you speak low to me? Speak love to me and soon
Speak low
Our summer day withers away too soon, too soon
Speak low when you speak, love
Our moment is swift; like ships adrift, we're swept apart too soon
Speak low, darling, speak low
Love is a spark lost in the dark too soon, too soon
I feel wherever I go
That tomorrow is near, tomorrow is here and always too soon
Time is so old and love so brief
Love is pure gold and time a thief
We're late, darling, we're late
The curtain descends, everything ends too soon, too soon
I wait, darling, I wait
Will you speak low to me? Speak love to me and soon
Time is so old and love so brief
Love is pure gold and time a thief
We're late, darling, we're late
The curtain descends, everything ends too soon, too soon
I wait, darling, I wait
Will you speak low to me? Speak love to me and soon
Speak low
Speak Low - Ella Fitzgerald
Ella Fitzgerald's rendition of 'Speak Low' exemplifies her mastery of jazz vocal technique and swing rhythm. Recorded during the mid-20th century, the track showcases her signature ability to blend technical precision with emotional nuance, a hallmark of her career as one of the most celebrated jazz singers of all time. The song reflects the sophisticated interplay between voice and instrumentation characteristic of the era, highlighting Fitzgerald's role in popularizing the art of scat singing and her unique phrasing. As a staple of her discography, the recording stands as a testament to her influence on vocal jazz and her enduring legacy in American music history.