Nat “King” Cole

Songwriter: Johnny Green Edward Heyman

Producer: Lee Gillette

Because you're mine
The brightest star I see
Looks down, my love, and envies me
Because you're mine
Because you're mine

Because you're mine
The breeze that hurries by
Becomes a melody and why?
Because you're mine
Because you're mine

I only know for as long
As I may live
I'll only live for the kiss
That you alone may give me

And when we kiss
That isn't thunder, dear
It's only my poor heart
You hear and its applause
Because you're mine

I only know for as long
As I may live
I'll only live for the kiss
That you alone may give me

And when we kiss
That isn't thunder, dear
It's only my poor heart
You hear and its applause
Because you're 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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