Composer

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Vernon Duke

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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4:05

"I Can't Get Started" is a popular jazz standard composed by Vernon Duke, with lyrics by Ira Gershwin. The song was written in 1936 and premiered in the Broadway musical "Ziegfeld Follies of 1936". The song has since become a jazz standard, with numerous recordings by various artists. The song is a ballad with a slow tempo and a melancholic melody. It is typically performed in a 32-bar AABA form, with the A sections featuring a descending chromatic chord progression and the B section featuring a contrasting melody. The song is typically played in the key of B-flat, although it has been performed in other keys as well. The lyrics of the song tell the story of a man who is unable to move on from a failed relationship. He laments that he "can't get started" with his life, and that he is "a sentimental sap" who is still in love with his former partner. The lyrics are poignant and introspective, and they have resonated with audiences for decades. The song has been recorded by numerous jazz musicians, including Charlie Parker, Chet Baker, and Ella Fitzgerald. It has also been featured in several films, including "The Big Broadcast of 1937" and "An American in Paris". The song's enduring popularity is a testament to its timeless melody and poignant lyrics, which continue to resonate with audiences today.

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