If You Could See Me Now
Dianne Reeves · Calling Celebration Sarah Vaughan [2001]
If you could see me now, you'd know how blue I've been
One look is all you'd need to see the mood I'm in.
Perhaps then you'd realize I'm still in love with you.
If you could see me now, you'd find me being brave
And trying awfully hard to make my tears behave
But that's quite impossible, I'm still in love with you.
You'll happen my way on some mem'rable day
And the month will be May for a while.
I'll try to smile but can I play the part
Without my heart behind the smile?
The way I feel for you I never could disguise
The look of love is written plainly in my eyes.
I think you'd be mine again if you could see me now.
One look is all you'd need to see the mood I'm in.
Perhaps then you'd realize I'm still in love with you.
If you could see me now, you'd find me being brave
And trying awfully hard to make my tears behave
But that's quite impossible, I'm still in love with you.
You'll happen my way on some mem'rable day
And the month will be May for a while.
I'll try to smile but can I play the part
Without my heart behind the smile?
The way I feel for you I never could disguise
The look of love is written plainly in my eyes.
I think you'd be mine again if you could see me now.
If You Could See Me Now
Dianne Reeves delivers a soulful interpretation of 'If You Could See Me Now' on the 2001 album 'Calling Celebration Sarah Vaughan.' As a renowned jazz vocalist known for her rich contralto and deep connection to the Great American Songbook, Reeves brings a contemporary yet timeless quality to this classic standard. The recording exemplifies her signature style, blending traditional jazz phrasing with modern sensibilities to create an intimate and emotionally resonant performance. This track stands as a testament to her ability to honor the legacy of songwriters like Sarah Vaughan while asserting her own distinct voice within the jazz and vocal music genres.