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While the song opens with “I get along without you very well”, we quickly learn through the tone, lyrics, and sentimental memories shared within each line, that this song about missing somebody. It is about the deep feelings that remain for a past lover.
Everything reminds him of that person: the r...
[Verse 1]
I get along without you very well
Of course I do
Except when soft rains fall
And drip from leaves that I recall
The thrill of being sheltered in your arms
Of course I do
But I get along without you very well
[Verse 2]
I've forgotten you just like I should
Of course I have
Except to hear your name
Or someone's laugh that is the same
But I've forgotten you just like I should
[Bridge]
What a guy
What a fool am I
To think my breaking heart could kid the moon
What's in store?
Should I phone once more?
No, it's best that I stick to my tune
[Verse 3]
I get along without you very well
Of course I do
Except perhaps in spring
But I should never think of spring
For that would surely break my heart in two
I Get Along Without You Very Well (Except Sometimes) was written by Hoagy Carmichael.
I Get Along Without You Very Well (Except Sometimes) was produced by Richard Bock.