Now That Summer Is Gone

Mildred Bailey · Other Songs - Mildred Bailey

Now that she's gone

You wanna come back

Is that a fact it's like that

You made me wait too long

I'm gone



Now that she's gone

You wanna come back

Is that a fact it's like that

You made me wait too long

I'm gone



Take her to the movies

Dinner all the time

Shopping sprees for her

On me you never spent a dime

But I was there for you

When you had nothing at all

Then you got a little job

She was the one you called for



Now that she's gone

You wanna come back

Is that a fact it's like that

You made me wait too long

I'm gone



Now that she's gone

You wanna come back

Is that a fact it's like that

You made me wait too long

I'm gone



Oh no, you're taking me for granted

But you only get one chance

Then you let me hurting

And it won't happen again no, no

So she finally left you

It ain't no surprise

That you miss your water

'Cause your well run down



Now that she's gone

You wanna come back

Is that a fact it's like that

You made me wait too long

I'm gone



Now that she's gone

You wanna come back

Is that a fact it's like that

You made me wait too long

I'm gone



I just can not understand

Why I think you I want you back

After what you did to me

Did you think you blinded me

Boy you know, whatever you do

It will all come back to you

'Cause you're trying to play me like a fool



I just gotta say it again



I just can not understand

Why I think you I want you back

After what you did to me

Did you think you blinded me

Boy you know, whatever you do

It will all come back to you



Now that she's gone

You wanna come back

Is that a fact it's like that

You made me wait too long

I'm gone



Now that she's gone

You wanna come back

Is that a fact it's like that

You made me wait too long

I'm gone



Now that she's gone

You wanna come back

Is that a fact it's like that

You made me wait too long

I'm gone



Now that she's gone

You wanna come back

Is that a fact it's like that

You made me wait too long

I'm gone

Now That Summer Is Gone

Mildred Bailey delivers a quintessential swing-era performance in this recording, showcasing her signature blend of vocal agility and rhythmic precision. The track exemplifies the genre's characteristic interplay between melodic warmth and driving big band instrumentation. As a staple of her discography, the song reflects the era's focus on upbeat, danceable standards that defined the mid-20th century jazz landscape. Bailey's interpretation emphasizes the song's nostalgic mood, capturing the transition from summer to autumn with a smooth, engaging tone that remains a favorite among swing enthusiasts. Her vocal style, known for its clarity and emotional depth, brings this composition to life, cementing its place in the canon of classic American popular music.