Nat “King” Cole

Songwriter: Dotty Wayne Ray Rasch

Producer: Lee Gillette

He who hesitates
When it comes to love
He will never know
The wonder of it all
A kiss, a sigh
You'll never know
If you don't try

He who hesitates
When her eyes say yes
Just how much you've missed
You will never guess

Your chance goes by
And it's too late
To wonder why

Dreams cannot replace
The wonder of her smile
The warmth of her embrace
Don't let it escape you

When you fall in love
And you feel the glow
Take her in your arms
Never let her go
Don't be the one
To hesitate with love

A kiss, a smile
You'll never know
If you don't try

When you fall in love
And you feel the glow
Take her in your arms
Never let her go
Don't be the one
To hesitate...

Don't be the one
Who hesitates
Don't be the one
Who hesitates
With love

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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