Strayhorn: Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me

Someone told someone and someone told you

But they wouldn't hurt you, not much

Since everyone spread the story

With his own little personal touch

Do nothin' till you hear from me

Pay no attention to what's said

Why people tear the seam of anyone's dream

Is over my head

Do nothin' till you hear from me

At least consider our romance

If you should take the word of others you've heard

I haven't a chance

True I've been seen with someone new

But does that mean that I'm untrue

When we're apart the words in my heart

Reveal how I feel about you

Some kiss may cloud my memory

And other arms may hold a thrill

But please do nothin' till you hear it from me

And you never will

Do nothin' till you hear from me

Do nothin' till you hear from me

Pay no attention to what's said

Why people tear the seam of anyone's dream

Is over my head

Do nothin' till you hear from me

At least consider our romance

If you should take the word of others you've heard

I haven't a chance

True I've been seen with someone new

But does that mean that I'm untrue

When we're apart the words in my heart

Reveal how I feel about you

Some kiss may cloud my memory

And other arms may hold a thrill

But please do nothin' till you hear it from me

And you never will