Nat “King” Cole

Songwriter: Nat King Cole

(You had a dream)
(Well, I had one too)
(I know mine's best)
('Cause it was of you)
(Come, sweetheart, tell me)
(Now is the time)
You tell me your dream
And I'll tell you mine

You had a dream
Well, I had one too
I know mine's best
'Cause it was of you
Come, sweetheart, tell me
Now is the time
You tell me your dream
And I will tell you mine
(And I, will tell)

You tell me your dream
And I will tell you mine
(And I, will tell)

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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