They Can't Take That Away from Me

Fred Astaire

About They Can't Take That Away from Me

"They Can't Take That Away from Me" is a 1937 popular song with music by George Gershwin and lyrics by Ira Gershwin. It was introduced by Fred Astaire in the 1937 film Shall We Dance.


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1995
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Our romance won't end on a sorrowful note,
Though by tomorrow you're gone
The song is ended, but as the songwriter wrote,
The melody lingers on.
They may take you from me, I'll miss your fond caress.
But though they take you from me, I'll still possess.

The way you wear your hat
The way you sip your tea
The memory of all that
No, no, they can't take that away from me

The way your smile just beams
The way you sing off key
The way you haunt my dreams
No, no, they can't take that away from me

We may never, never meet again
On the bumpy road to love
Still, I'll always, always keep the memory of

The way you hold your knife
The way we danced till three
The way you changed my life
No, no, they can't take that away from me
No, they can't take that away from me

We may never, never meet again
On the bumpy road to love
Still, I'll always, always keep the memory of

The way you hold your knife
The way we danced till three
The way you changed my life
No, no, they can't take that away from me
No, they can't take that away
Can't take that away
Can't take that away from me

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Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire (born Frederick Austerlitz; May 10, 1899 – June 22, 1987) was an American film and Broadway stage dancer, choreographer, singer, musician and actor. His stage and subsequent film career spanned a total of 76 years, during which he made 31 musical films. He was named the fifth Greatest Male Star of All Time by the American Film Institute. He is particularly associated with Ginger Rogers, with whom he made ten films. more »

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Written by: Ira Gershwin, George Gershwin

Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Composer
"They Can't Take That Away From Me" was composed by the iconic George Gershwin, a renowned American composer and pianist, primarily known for his contributions to musical theatre and orchestra.
Lyricist
The impressive lyrics of the song were written by Ira Gershwin, George Gershwin's brother. They collectively established Gershwin style in the history of American music.
Performed by Fred Astaire
The song was chiefly performed by Fred Astaire, a beloved American actor, dancer, singer and an icon of Hollywood's Golden Age. Astaire first introduced the song in the 1937 film "Shall We Dance."
Grammy Hall of Fame
"They Can't Take That Away From Me," performed by Fred Astaire, was given the prestigious honor of being inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2005. This classification is given to recognize recordings of "qualitative or historical significance."
Nominated for Best Original Song
Despite having enthralled the audiences, the song unfortunately did not win the 1937 Academy Award for Best Original Song. It was nominated but lost to "Sweet Leilani" from the film "Waikiki Wedding". This was because initial rules stated that the award would go to the songwriting team and not the film.
First non-winning nominee
"They Can't Take That Away From Me" holds the distinguishing mark of being the first non-winning nominee for Best Original Song to be given a significant reprise in a subsequent film. Astaire reprised it in the 1951 classic "An American in Paris."
Final Composition of George Gershwin
Another poignant fact about the song is that it was one of the final compositions by George Gershwin before his untimely death in 1937, making it a part of his lasting legacy.
Recorded by Numerous Artists
Over the decades, the song has been covered by many famous artists, including Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, and Louis Armstrong. Its timeless appeal and memorable melody has ensured its place as a classic in the American songbook.
Featured in Many Films
Apart from "Shall We Dance" and "An American in Paris," the song has also been featured in several other films and TV shows, including "The English Patient" and "The Simpsons," showcasing its enduring popularity.
Considered a Jazz Standard
Due to its beautiful melody and lasting popularity, "They Can't Take That Away From Me" is considered a jazz standard. It is commonly performed by jazz musicians around the world, maintaining its status as a beloved piece of music history.

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