Nat “King” Cole

Songwriter: Harry Ruby Burt Kalmar

Three little words
Oh what i'd give for that wonderful phrase
To hear those three little words
That's all i'd live for the rest of my days
And what i feel in my heart
They tell sincerely
No other words can tell it half so clear-early
Three little words
Eight little letters
Which simply mean i love you-ou
And what i feel in my heart
They tell sincerely
No other words can tell it half so clear-early
Three little words
Eight little letters
Which simply mean i love you
Simply mean i-i love you-ou

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.

more tracks from the album

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From the albums

Nat King Cole at the Piano (1950)
L-O-V-E (1965)

Nat “King” Cole popular songs

Three Little WordsNat “King” Cole

Nat “King” Cole

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