"Firefly" is song composed by Cy Coleman and lyrics by Carolyn Leigh. Song is the original track from Tony Bennett's 1959 album In Person! accompanied by the Count Basie Orchestra.
Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett covered the song for their jazz collaborative album, Cheek to Cheek.
Performances
Lyrics
[Tony Bennett]
I call her "firefly" 'cause oh, my
She radiates moon glow
Wants none of that noon glow
She starts to glitter when the sun goes down
'Bout 8 p.m., it's mayhem
She switches those brights up
Lights up and gives me a call
Takes me to the fireflies' ball
But when I get her there
Set her there
Do I get to pet her there
Grab me some glow
No, she's a gad about
Mad about
Luring every lad about
While leaving me moaning low
Firefly
Why can't I latch on to you know how?
Oh, how I love you but gee
While you set the night on, firefly
Shine a little light on me
[Lady Gaga]
He calls me "firefly" 'cause oh, my
I radiate moon glow
Want none of that noon glow
Start to glitter when the sun goes down
'Bout 8 p.m., it's mayhem
I switch those brights up
Light up and give him a call
Take him to the fireflies' ball
But when I get her there
Set her there
Do I get to pet her there
Grab me some glow
No, she's a gad about
Mad about
Luring every lad about
While leaving me moaning low
[Tony Bennett]
Oh, firefly
Why can't I latch on to you know how?
[Both]
Oh, how I love you but gee
While you set the night on, firefly
[Tony Bennett]
Shine a little light on
[Lady Gaga]
Shine a little light on
[Tony Bennett]
Shine a little light on me
[Lady Gaga]
On me
[Tony Bennett]
In the morning
Credits
Writer and composer | Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh |
Trumpet | Brian Newman for Brian Newman's Quintet |
Piano | Alex Smith for Brian Newman's Quintet |
Drums | Paul Francis for Brian Newman's Quintet |
Bass | Scott Ritchie for Brian Newman's Quintet |
Saxophone and Arrangment | Steven Kortyka for Brian Newman's Quintet |
Publishing | Notable Music Co., Inc. (ASCAP) c/o Downtown DLJ Songs (ASCAP) and Carwin Music Inc. (ASCAP) |
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