Nat “King” Cole

Songwriter: Ray Noble

Producer: Lee Gillette

VERSE:
When troubles get me, cares beset me
And won't let me go
I turn to you for consolation
There I find new peace of mind;
To leave behind my woe
I turn to you as I shall always do

CHORUS:
The touch of your lips upon my brow
Your lips that are cool and sweet
Such tenderness lies in their soft caress
My heart forgets to beat

*The touch of your hands upon my head
The love in your eyes a-shine
And now, at last, that moment divine
The touch of your lips on mine

(Instrumental interlude and pick up at *.)

*The touch of your hands upon my head
The love in your eyes a-shine
And now, at last, that moment divine
The touch of your lips on mine

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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