Once Too Often - Ella Fitzgerald

Once too often

I’ll get the go-by once too often

I’m gettin' mighty sick and tired

Of totin' a torch for you.

So just be careful brother,

I too, can find another,

remember, anything that you do,

I can do too.

Once too often

you’re gonna slip up once too often

And then you’ll have to change your tune

And sing in a different key

That line that you’ve been usin'

Will cease to be amusin'

It’s gonna boomarang

When you come looking for me.

Say, you’re a wizard when it comes to cryin'

A master in the art of «alibi-ing»

Go on and do your tall and fancy lyin', baby,

But!

You will say you’re sorry

Once too often

You’re gonna weep but

I won’t soften

You’re gonna whimper like a pup

The day I catch up with you

Step out, go on and show off.

Some night, the lid will blow off

You’re gonna give my heart the business

Once too often!