The story behind
Billie Holiday recorded this song in 1937, with her orchestra. The lyrics talk about heat, about having someone who wraps you up, about not needing anything else. It's a song that sounds in winter, although it doesn't mention Christmas. She recorded it in a New York studio, with a piano and a backing band. Holiday's voice makes it hers, with a touch of melancholy and strength. The song became a classic, played by many other artists after. Today it is still part of the playlist of many people who listen to it in winter, seeking a bit of warmth. ↓ Skip to chordsVerse 1
G Em Am D G
F# Bbdim
Am D
C#dim F# C#dim F#
Bbdim Am D
Am D G
Em Am D
G Em A Am D
Verse 2
G Em F# Bbdim
Am D
C#dim F# C#dim F#
C#dim C Am D Am D
Em G Am D
Em G Em F#
Bm
Verse 3
F#
Bm E
Am B E
Am D Em Am
Verse 4
G F#
Am C D
C#dim Em C#dim F#
Bbdim Am D
Am D Bm
G Bm Am Em
Interlude 1
Am D G Bm G F# Bbdim Am C D C#dim F# C#dim
F# Am D Am D A D Am C G B Bm Em
D G Em C#dim F# Bm E Am B
E Am D
Em E Em
Verse 5
F# Bbdim
Am D
C#dim C#m F#
C#dim F#
Bbdim Am D
Am D Bm
G Am D G G
From the album
Lady Sings the Blues
Billie Holiday · 1956 · Track 2