Nat “King” Cole

I gave you my arms
I gave you my lips
I gave you my heart
On a silver plate

I guess I gave you
Too much, too soon
And you gave me
Too little, too late

I used to long for you to say
Those words I wanted to hear
Now you say you feel that way
But you are much too late my dear

I'm saying goodbye
I'm telling you why
I've found a new love
'Cause I couldn't wait

I guess I loved you
Too much, too soon
And you loved me
Too little, too late

I'm saying goodbye
I'm telling you why
I've found a new love
'Cause I couldn't wait

I guess I loved you
Too much, too soon
And you loved me
Too little, too late

You loved me
Too little, too late

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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