Composer

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Richard Rodgers

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

First Performance

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Apr 4, 1940

Average_duration

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4:30

"It Never Entered My Mind" is a popular jazz standard composed by Richard Rodgers, with lyrics by Lorenz Hart. The song was written in 1940 for the musical Higher and Higher, which premiered on April 4, 1940, at the Shubert Theatre in New York City. The song was performed by Shirley Ross in the show. The song has a slow and melancholic tempo, with a 4/4 time signature. It is typically played in the key of C major, although it has been performed in other keys as well. The song has a simple and elegant melody, with a descending chromatic line in the opening phrase that sets the mood for the rest of the song. "It Never Entered My Mind" has become a popular jazz standard, with many notable recordings by artists such as Chet Baker, Miles Davis, Frank Sinatra, and Ella Fitzgerald. The song has been covered in a variety of styles, from traditional jazz to bossa nova and even rock. The song's lyrics are introspective and reflective, with the narrator expressing regret over a lost love. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song: "Once I laughed when I heard you saying / That I'd be playing solitaire / Uneasy in my easy chair / It never entered my mind." The song's second verse continues the theme of regret, with the narrator acknowledging that they were too blind to see the signs of their lover's departure: "You have what I lack myself / And now I even have to scratch my back myself / That once you warned me / That if you scorned me / I'd sing the maiden's prayer again / And wish that you were there again / To get into my hair again / It never entered my mind." Overall, "It Never Entered My Mind" is a timeless jazz standard that continues to resonate with audiences today. Its simple melody and introspective lyrics make it a favorite among jazz musicians and fans alike.

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