Then You've Never Been Blue
Ella Fitzgerald · Other Songs - Ella Fitzgerald
If you've never had to count a million sheep
Then you've never been blue, never been blue
If you've never had to cry yourself to sleep
Then you've never been blue, never been blue
I know I could go on laughing and troubled
Plain trouble
But when it concerns the heart
The pain seems doubled
Never worry about a little hurt or two
There's nothing at all bothering you
If you've never had a pal who stole your gal
Then you've never known you've never been blue
Something that this life will mind is plain, honey
That's funny
When you're miles away from home
It's not so sunny
No one ever knows what I go through
While someone at home is babying you
If you've never had to miss a goodnight kiss
Then you've never known you've never been blue
Then you've never been blue, never been blue
If you've never had to cry yourself to sleep
Then you've never been blue, never been blue
I know I could go on laughing and troubled
Plain trouble
But when it concerns the heart
The pain seems doubled
Never worry about a little hurt or two
There's nothing at all bothering you
If you've never had a pal who stole your gal
Then you've never known you've never been blue
Something that this life will mind is plain, honey
That's funny
When you're miles away from home
It's not so sunny
No one ever knows what I go through
While someone at home is babying you
If you've never had to miss a goodnight kiss
Then you've never known you've never been blue
Then You've Never Been Blue
Ella Fitzgerald's rendition of 'Then You've Never Been Blue' stands as a quintessential example of her mastery over the swing and jazz standards repertoire. Recorded during the height of her career, the track showcases her unparalleled vocal agility and emotional depth, characteristic of her work in the mid-20th century. As a staple of the Great American Songbook, the song highlights Fitzgerald's ability to navigate complex melodic lines with both technical precision and soulful expression. Her interpretation remains a definitive recording that influenced generations of vocalists and solidified her legacy as one of the most celebrated singers in American music history.