Nat “King” Cole

Songwriter: Michael Carr

Producer: Lee Gillette

[Verse 1]
Dinner for one please, James
The madame will not be dining
Yes, you may bring the wine in
Love plays such funny games

[Verse 2]
Dinner for one please, James
Close Madame's room, we've parted
Please, don't look so downhearted
Love plays such funny games

[Verse 3]
Seems my best friend told her of another
I had no chance to deny
You know there has never been another
Someday she`ll find out the lie

[Chorus]
Maybe she's not to blame
Leave me with silent hours
No, don't move her favorite flowers
Dinner for one please, James

[Chorus]
Maybe she's not to blame
Leave me with silent hours
No, don't move her favorite flowers
Dinner for one please, James

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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