IVY
(Hoagy Carmichael)


Jo Stafford - 1953



Ivy, why the sudden change
Why so cold and why so strange, be sentimental
Don't hang your fate on jealousy and hate, 'cause Ivy
He was never born for the touch of a witch's thorn
So please be gentle to his heart

Why do you take his arms tonight
Then wander far from sight
Can't understand you, Ivy
But remember this, if you really want his kiss
Be sweet and gentle, least you part

Remember, remember
If you love him then, you must be gentle to his heart
Ivy

(Instrumental Break)

Can't understand you, Ivy
Just remember this, if you really want his kiss
Be sweet and gentle, least you part

Remember, Ivy
If you love him, then you must be gentle to his heart
Ivy



(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - March 2017)