Careless Hands

About Careless Hands

"Careless Hands" is a popular song written by Carl Sigman and Bob Hilliard, and first recorded in 1948. The song was originally recorded by Sammy Kaye with vocals by Don Cornell, and then recorded in 1949 by Mel Tormé, whose version reached no.1 on the US pop chart and became Tormé's first major success. It was also recorded by many other singers including Bing Crosby (recorded March 22, 1949) and Al Martino. There were no less than four charted versions in 1949, Mel Tormé (#1), Sammy Kaye (#3), Bing Crosby (#12) and Bob & Jeanne (#21). In the UK, a version by comedian and entertainer Des O'Connor reached no.6 on the UK singles chart in 1967. In the 1970s, the song became a minor country hit in the US for Dottie West reaching No. 48 spot. In 1971, "Careless Hands" was recorded by American country music artist Dottie West. It was released as a single, peaking at number 48 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in April 1971. The song was subsequently released on a studio album of the same name. more »

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1971

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I let my heart fall into careless hands
Careless hands that broke my heart in two
You held my dreams like worthless strings of sand
Careless hands don't care when dreams secure

You've brought me joy and oh, I loved you so
But all that sunshine didn't make roses grow
If you don't change someday, you'll know the sorrow
Careless hands that can't hold on to love

You've brought me joy and oh, I loved you so
But all that sunshine didn't make roses grow
If you don't change someday, you'll know the sorrow
Careless hands that can't hold on to love

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Dottie West

Hi everypony! ^.^ I'm Forest Rain. I produce music (orchestral, pop), sing, paint, and narrate fan-fictions. I love nature, art, music, and the use of technology for good. :-) more »

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