I Can't Get Started
Uncharted Love: Duke Ellington's Ode to Unrequited Passion
Lyrics
I've been around the world in a plane
I've traveled extensively around the world by plane.
Settled revolutions in Spain
I've been involved in resolving revolutions in Spain.
The North Pole I have charted
I've mapped the North Pole.
But can't get started with you
Despite my worldly experiences, I struggle to initiate a connection with you.
And at the golf course I'm under par
In golf, I consistently score below par.
Metro-Goldwyn wants me to star
Metro-Goldwyn, a film company, wants me to be a star.
I've got a house and a show place
I have a luxurious house and a showplace.
But can't get no place with you
Despite my achievements, I can't make progress in our relationship.
You're so supreme
You are exceptional.
The lyrics I write of you
I constantly write lyrics about you.
Dream, dream, day and night of you
I dream about you day and night.
Scheme just for the sight of you
I plan and scheme just to catch a glimpse of you.
Baby, but what good does it do?
Despite my efforts, it seems futile.
I've been consulted by Franklin D.
I've been consulted by Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Even Gable had me to tea
Even Clark Gable invited me for tea.
But now I'm broken-hearted
Now I feel heartbroken.
Can't get started with you
I can't make progress in our relationship.
You're so supreme
You are exceptional.
The lyrics I write of you
I continue to write lyrics about you.
Dream, dream, day and night of you
I dream about you day and night.
Scheme just for the sight of you
I plan and scheme just to catch a glimpse of you.
But what good does it do?
Despite my efforts, it seems futile.
I've been consulted by Franklin D.
I've been consulted by Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Even Basic had me to tea
Even a figure named Basic invited me for tea.
But now I'm broken-hearted
Now I feel heartbroken.
Can't get started with you
I can't make progress in our relationship.
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