Jim
Composer(s): Caesar Petrillo;
Edward Ross; Nelson Shawn
Performer(s): Billie Holiday;
and various other artists



Why am I sitting alone tonight
when I could be out where the lights are bright?
It's all because of Jim 
It's all because of Jim
Why am I wasting these precious years?
Why am I crying these bitter tears?
It's all because of Jim 
It's all because of Jim

(Chorus):
Jim doesn't ever bring me pretty flowers
Jim never tries to cheer my lonely hours
Don't know why I'm so crazy for Jim
Jim never tells me I'm his heart's desire
I never seem to set his love afire
Gone are the years I've wasted on him

Sometimes when I get feeling low
I say "Let's call it quits"
Then I hang on and let him go 
Breaking my heart in bits
Some day I know that Jim will up and leave me
But even if he does you can believe me
I'll go on carrying the torch for Jim