Nat “King” Cole

Songwriter: George David Weiss Joe Sherman

Oh, don't forget the fun we had
At penny arcades
And don't forget the Sundays at the shore
And don't forget the hot dogs
And the cold lemonades
And the lovers' lanes that we'd explore

And don't forget the Ferris Wheel
That took us so high
And the out of tune calliope
Oh, the summer was a ball
But when leaves begin to fall
Most of all, don't forget me

(Don't forget the picnics)
(With the gang in the park)
(Don't forget how I forget the food)
Now don't forget the first time
That we kissed in the dark
Did you have to sneeze
And break the mood?

And don't forget the moment
When I said, "I love you"
Slowly sinking on my water skis
Oh, the summer was a ball
But when leaves begin to fall
Most of all, don't forget me

And don't forget the promises
Of love that we share
Dreaming underneath our favorite tree
Oh, the summer was a ball
But when leaves begin to fall
Most of all, don't forget me
Most of all, don't forget me
Most of all, don't forget me

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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