Transcribed from Andy Kirk and His Twelve Clouds
of Joy, vocal by Pha Terrell, recorded April 3, 1936.
From Andy
Kirk and His Twelve Clouds of Joy, 1936-1937, Chronological Classics vol.
573.
Blue illusion,
Pardon this rude intrusion,
Why did you start by thrilling
my heart,
In playing the part of love?
Blue illusion,
Why did you bring confusion?
Why must you stay while love flies
away,
To brighten the gray above?
My hopes were high, my heart couldn't
wait,
The love couldn't die, it seemed
my fate,
But love went past, your spell
was fast,
I beg you to depart for you can't
last!
Blue illusion,
Why bring a sad conclusion?
Take wings of flight, back into
the night,
And give me the right to love.
Blue illusion,
Why bring a sad conclusion?
Take wings of flight, back into
the night,
And give me the right to love.
Give me the right to love!
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