Nat “King” Cole

Songwriter: George Gershwin Ira Gershwin

[Verse 1]
I'm bidin' my time
'Cause that's the kinda guy I'm
While other folks grow dizzy
I keep busy
Bidin' my time

[Verse 2]
I'm bidin' my time
'Cause that's the kinda guy I'm
Beginnin' on Monday
Right through Sunday
Bidin' my time

[Bridge]
Next year, next year
Something's bound to happen
This year, this year
I'll just keep on a-nappin'

[Verse 3]
Bidin' my time
'Cause that's the kinda guy I'm
There's no regrettin'
When I'm a-settin'
Bidin' my time

[Bridge]
Give me, give me
Glass that's full of tinkle
Let me, let me
Dream like Rip Van Winkle

[Verse 4]
'Cause he's bidin' his time
And like that Winkle guy, I am
Chasin' way flies
How the day flies
Bidin' my time
I'm bidin' my time
I'm bidin' my time

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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