Nat “King” Cole

(Clyde Otis, Rose Marie McCoy)

You used me for a stepping stone
'Til something better came along
Now you've moved along
And left me behind
I wonder, darling
Who's next in line?

You left a trail of broken hearts
Torn into a million parts
How many more
Will crumble like mine?
I wonder, darling
Who's next in line?

Who will the next fool be?
Who will you kiss
Like you kissed me?
Who will be next
To look in your eyes
And believe all your beautiful lies?

I know, my love, the day will come
You'll pay for all
All the wrong you've done
You'll meet someone
Who isn't so blind
My darling, your heart
Is next in line

My darling, your heart
Maybe next in line

My darling, your heart
Is next in line

(Repeat to fade)

Nathaniel Adams Coles (17 March 1919 – 15 February 1965) was born in Montgomery, Alabama and used the stage name Nat “King” Cole throughout his career as a jazz pianist and later as a singer.

Cole’s first mainstream hit was “Straighten Up and Fly Right” in 1943. Bo Diddley, who performed similar folk-based material said that song was a big influence on him.

In the late 40s, Cole began recording more pop-oriented material. His stature as a pop singer was cemented by hits like “Route 66”, “Mona Lisa” and “Unforgettable”. In the 50s, virtually every home had a copy of his Christmas album.

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