The Party's Over

Judy Holliday

About The Party's Over

"The Party's Over" is a popular song composed by Jule Styne with lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. It was introduced in the 1956 musical comedy Bells Are Ringing by Judy Holliday. Nat King Cole, Smoking Popes and Lonnie Donegan recorded popular versions, and Doris Day's single stayed on the Billboard chart for 11 weeks in 1956. Shirley Bassey recorded the song for her first Columbia album "The Fabulous Shirley Bassey" (1959). Gene Ammons recorded it for Prestige Records Late Hour Special (1961). Robie Lester released a version as a single on the Interlude label in 1966. Lesley Gore included a version of the song on her 1963 debut album, I'll Cry If I Want To. Leslie Odom, Jr. ended his debut album Leslie Odom Jr. (album) (2016) with it. Seth MacFarlane included the song on his fifth album, Once in a While. It was the closing theme song of Polly Bergen's short-lived comedy/variety show, The Polly Bergen Show, which aired on NBC in the 1957–1958 season. Willie Nelson covered the song in 1967 on his sixth studio album: The Party's Over and Other Great Willie Nelson Songs 


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The party's over, it's time to call it a day
They've burst your pretty balloon
And taken the moon away
It's time to wind up the masquerade
Just make your mind up
The piper must be paid

The party's over, the candles flicker and dim
You danced and dreamed through the night
It seemed to be right just being with him
Now you must wake up, all dreams must end
Take off your makeup, the party's over
It's all over, my friend

The party's over, it's time to call it a day
They've burst your pretty balloon
And taken the moon away
Now you must wake up, all dreams must end
Take off your makeup, the party's over
It's all over, my friend

It's all over, my friend

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Judy Holliday

Judy Holliday (June 21, 1921 – June 7, 1965) was an American actress. more »

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Written by: ADOLPH GREEN, BETTY COMDEN, JULE STYNE

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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7 facts about this song

About the song by Doris Day
"The Party's Over" is a song sung by the American actress and singer Doris Day. - This song is from Day's album titled, "What Every Girl Should Know," which was released in 1960.
About the song by Gene Ammons
Gene Ammons, a renowned American jazz tenor saxophonist, also recorded a version of "The Party's Over". - The song is included in his album called "Twisting the Jug," fulfilling the listeners with his unique, bluesy jazz-style music.
About the song by Judy Holliday
Judy Holliday, a well-known American actress, comedian, and singer, performed "The Party's Over" in the 1956 musical comedy "Bells Are Ringing". - This version of the song is particularly popular as it was the original one, with music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green.
About the song by Lonnie Donegan
Lonnie Donegan, a British skiffle singer, songwriter and musician, also released "The Party's Over" in 1959. - The song is featured in his compilation album "More Than 'Pye in the Sky'".
About the song by Nat King Cole
"The Party's Over" is a song by the highly-acclaimed American jazz pianist and vocalist, Nat King Cole. - This song is a track off his album "The Beautiful Ballads," which was released posthumously in 1993.
About the song by Shirley Bassey
Shirley Bassey, one of the most popular female vocalists in Britain, recorded "The Party's Over" for her album "Let’s Face the Music" released in 1962. - Bassey’s version of "The Party’s Over" showcases her incredibly strong, expressive voice, doing justice to the deep, emotional lyrics of the song.
About the song by Smoking Popes
Smoking Popes, an American pop punk band from Chicago, covered "The Party's Over" on their 1997 album, "Destination Failure". - Their version is known for its punk-rock twist on the classic song, demonstrating their versatility and unique sound.

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  • bronxboy47
    The lyrics from the show include: "He's in love with Millicent Scott. A girl who doesn't exist. He's in love with someone you're not. And so, remember, it was never you he kissed."
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