Why Was I Born?

Jackie McLean

0 fans

Jackie McLean

John Lenwood (Jackie) McLean (May 17, 1931 – March 31, 2006) was an American jazz alto saxophonist, composer, bandleader, and educator, and is a member of the DownBeat Hall of Fame. more »


Year:
1956
5:16
32 
#1

 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!

Spending these lonesome evenings
With nothing to do
But to live in dreams that I make up
All by myself

Dreaming that you're beside me
I picture the prettiest stories
Only to wake up
All by myself

What is the good of me by myself?

Why was I born
Why am I living
What do I get
What am I giving

Why do I want a thing
I daren't hope for
What can I hope for
I wish I knew

Why do I try
To draw you near me
Why do I do I cry
You never hear me

I'm a poor fool
But what can I do
Why was I born
To love you

I'm a poor fool
But what can I do
Why was I born
To love you

 Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer

Written by: Jerome Kern, Oscar Hammerstein II

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

Discuss the Why Was I Born? Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Why Was I Born? Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 19 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/28970360/Jackie+McLean/Why+Was+I+Born%3F>.

    Missing lyrics by Jackie McLean?

    Know any other songs by Jackie McLean? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    Why Was I Born?

    15,687
    77     1

    Album

    4, 5 and 6

    • #2
      Why Was I Born?

    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    What is the name of Sia's first album?
    A OnlySee
    B Some People Have Real Problems
    C Healing is Difficult
    D Colour the Small One

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Jackie McLean tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!

    Movies soundtrack

    Why Was I Born?

    »
    • Freddy's Dead The Final Nightmare