Don't Blame Me
Johnny Mathis · Other Songs - Johnny Mathis
I've hung around you just like a fool
Falling head and heels in love like a kid out of school.
My poor heart is in an awful state now
But it's too late now to call a halt
So if I become a nuisance it's all your fault!
Don't blame me for falling in love with you
I'm under your spell but how can I help it!
Don't' blame me!
Can't you see when you do the things you do!
If I can't conceal the thrill that I'm feeling,
Don't blame; me.
Ican't help it if that doggoned moon above
Makes me need someone like you to love!
Blame your kiss as sweet as a kiss can be
And blame all your charms that melt in my arms
But don't blame me.
I like every single thing about you
Without a doubt you are like a dream
In my mind I find a picture of us as a team
Ever since the hour of our meeting
I've been repeating a silly phrase
Hoping that you'll understand me one of these days.
Don't blame me for falling in love with you
I'm under your spell but how can I help it!
Don't' blame me!
Can't you see when you do the things you do!
If I can't conceal the thrill that I'm feeling,
Don't blame; me.
Ican't help it if that doggoned moon above
Makes me need someone like you to love!
Blame your kiss as sweet as a kiss can be
And blame all your charms that melt in my arms
But don't blame me.
About Don't Blame Me
Johnny Mathis's "Don't Blame Me" stands as a quintessential example of his mastery in the romantic ballad genre, characterized by his distinctive, breathy vocal style and lush orchestral arrangements. Released during the height of his career in the 1960s, the track exemplifies the smooth, polished sound that defined his discography and cemented his status as a leading interpreter of love songs. The composition relies on emotional delivery rather than complex instrumentation, allowing Mathis's voice to convey a narrative of shared responsibility and enduring affection. As a staple of his catalog, the recording captures the era's pop sensibility while maintaining a timeless appeal that has ensured its continued presence in collections of classic American music.