Nat “King” Cole

Songwriter: Dotty Wayne Ray Rasch

Producer: Lee Gillette

[Spoken]
Didn't get much sleep last night, and it wasn't easy getting up early, but it was worth it, 'cause sure enough she was waiting
We talked of many things and discovered we had much in common: she loved books, good paintings and jazz
But there was one hitch, she loved somebody else, and that's how it goes...

[Verse 1]
Are you disenchanted, disenchanted with life?
Can you find the rainbow you are always dreaming of?
Why doesn't love appear, or do you suppose
Love is right here under your nose?

[Verse 2]
Are you disenchanted, is your heart out of touch?
Are you, chance is maybe, chasing rainbows too much?
Open your eyes and you'll find the way
And love will enchant you someday

[Verse 2 - Altered]
Open your eyes and you'll find the way
And love will enchant you someday

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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