Stone Cold Dead In De Market
Ella Fitzgerald · Other Songs - Ella Fitzgerald
He's stone-cold dead in de market
He's stone-cold dead in de market
I killed nobody but me husband
Last night I went out drinking
When I came home, I gave her a beating
So she catch up the rolling pin and went to work on my head
Till she bash it in
I lie cold dead in de market
Stone-cold dead in de market
I lie cold dead in de market
She killed nobody but her husband
I lick him wit' thee pot and thee fryin' pan
I lick him wit' thee pot and thee fryin' pan
I lick him wit' thee pot and thee fryin' pan
And if I kill him, he had it coming
Man, he's stone-cold dead in de market
He's stone-cold dead in de market
He's stone-cold dead in de market
I killed nobody but me husband
My family they swearin' to kill her
My family they swearin' to kill her
His family they swearin' to kill me
And if I kill him, he had it coming
I lie cold dead in the market, child
Cold dead in the market, child
I lie cold dead in the market
She kill nobody but her husband
There is one thing that I am sure
He ain't goin' to beat me no more
So I tell you that I doesn't care
If I was to die in the electric chair
Man, he's stone-cold dead in de market
He's stone-cold dead in de market
He's stone-cold dead in de market
I killed nobody but me husband
Hey, child, I'm coming back and bash you on your head one more time
No, no, man, you can't do that
You stone-cold dead in de market, murderer
Stone-cold dead in de market, de criminal
He's stone-cold dead in de market
I killed nobody but me husband
Stone Cold Dead In De Market
Ella Fitzgerald's rendition of 'Stone Cold Dead In De Market' stands as a definitive example of her mastery over the swing and jazz idioms. The track captures the playful, narrative-driven energy characteristic of her vocal style, transforming a story of a fatal encounter into a rhythmic musical experience. Fitzgerald's phrasing and timing bring a unique lightness to the dramatic subject matter, showcasing her ability to balance storytelling with pure musicality. This recording highlights her versatility within the genre, demonstrating how she could navigate complex lyrical themes while maintaining the buoyant spirit essential to the era's popular music. As part of her extensive discography, the song remains a testament to her enduring influence on jazz vocal performance and her capacity to elevate standard material into something distinctly personal and memorable.