I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'
George Gershwin, Sammy Davis, Jr.
- 3:26
- 3 Views
Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
Oh, I got plenty o' nuttin' And nuttin's plenty for me I got no car, got no mule I got no misery De folks wid plenty o' plenty Got a lock on de door 'Fraid somebody's a-goin' to rob 'em While dey's out a-makin' more What for? I got no lock on de door Dat's no way to be Dey kin steal de rug from de floor Dat's okeh wid me 'Cause de things dat I prize Like de stars in de skies All are free Oh, I got plenty o' nuttin' And nuttin's plenty for me I got a gal, got my song Got Hebben the whole day long No use complaining Got my gal, got my Lawd Got my song Oh, I got plenty o' nuttin' And nuttin's plenty for me I got the sun, got the moon Got the deep blue sea De foks wid plenty o' plenty Got to pray all de day Seems wid plenty you sure got to worry How to keep the debbel away Away I ain't frettin 'bout hell 'Till de time arrive Never worry long as I'm well Never one to strive To be good, to be bad What the hell I is glad I's alive Oh, I got plenty o' nuttin' And nuttin's plenty for me I got a gal, got my song Got Hebben the whole day long No use complaining Got my gal, got my Lawd Got my song
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
2 fans
Written by: DU BOSE HEYWARD, GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN
Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
10 facts about this song
Origin"I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'" is part of the 1935 George Gershwin opera, "Porgy and Bess." It is sung by the male lead character, Porgy, played by Todd Duncan in the original Broadway production.
|
LyricsThe lyrics are the work of DuBose Heyward, the author of the novel Porgy, and Ira Gershwin, George's brother and long-time collaborator.
|
ReceptionDespite some initial criticism and controversy surrounding the opera, "I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'" has become one of its most popular and enduring songs.
|
StyleThis song is a prime example of Gershwin's unique compositional style, blending classical music with jazz and popular song elements.
|
Racial ThemesThe song, like the opera as a whole, explores themes of African American life and culture in the early 20th century.
|
Chart SuccessThe song, in various forms, has been successful on popular music charts. For example, a recording by Frank Sinatra in the mid-1940s reached the Billboard chart's top ten.
|
Cover VersionsNumerous well-known artists, including Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, and Billie Holiday, have covered "I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'."
|
AwardsIn 1959, a version by Bing Crosby on his album "Bing Sings Whilst Bregman Swings" earned Crosby a Grammy nomination.
|
RepresentationThe song, through its lyrics, conveys the character Porgy's contentment and happiness despite his poverty, thus offering a stark contrast to typical narratives of hardship and suffering.
|
Sheet MusicAs an example of its enduring popularity, the sheet music for "I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'" remains widely available for purchase and performance.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"I Got Plenty O' Nuttin' Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 16 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/37090299/George+Gershwin/I+Got+Plenty+O%27+Nuttin%27>.
Powered by CITE.ME
Discuss the I Got Plenty O' Nuttin' Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In