I Can't Give You Anything but Love lyrics with English translation

The Ink Spots

I can’t give you anything but love, baby,

Miscellaneous

I can’t give you anything but love, darling.

I Can't Give You Anything But Love (baby)

All the things that you have been dreaming of,

I Can't Give You Anything But Love (Baby)

They are mine to share.

The Ink Spots

So, take my hand, let’s tread this road of love,

Words by Dorothy Fields and Music by Jimmy McHugh

I promise you, it’s beyond compare.

- This version did not chart, but no great loss because everybody and their brother

Eh-eh, just hold on to me,

did it, following its introduction in the revue "Lew Leslie's Blackbirds of 1928".

When shadows fade, our hearts will be free.

- In 1928: Cliff Edwards (# 1); Ben Selvin (# 2); Johnny Hamp (# 4); and Seger Ellis (# 19)

Oh, the world can be so sweet,

- Then, in 1929, it was charted by Gene Austin and Nat Shilkret (both hit # 12)

With love, baby, that’s all I need.

- In 1936 Teddy Wilson featuring Billie Holiday took it to #5.

In 1936 Teddy Wilson featuring Billie Holiday took it to #5.

- In 1943 it was sung in the film "Stormy Weather" by Lena Horne and Bill

In 1943 it was sung in the film 'Stormy Weather' by Lena Horne and Bill

"Bojangles" Robinson.

'Bojangles' Robinson.

- In 1948 Rose Murphy brought it back again, at # 13.

In 1948 Rose Murphy brought it back again, at # 13.

- It finally wore out with the 1966 instrumental version by Bert Kaempfert at # 100.

It finally wore out with the 1966 instrumental version by Bert Kaempfert at # 100.

I can't give you anything but love, baby

I can't give you anything but love, baby

That's the only thing I've plenty of, baby

That's the only thing I've plenty of, baby

Dream a while, scheme a while

Dream a while, scheme a while

You're sure to find

You're sure to find

Happiness and I guess

Happiness and I guess

All those things you've always pined for

All those things you've always pined for

Now, gee I love to see you lookin' swell, baby

Now, gee I love to see you lookin' swell, baby

Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby

Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby

Till that lucky day, you know darn well, baby

Till that lucky day, you know darn well, baby

I can't give you anything but love

I can't give you anything but love

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MONOLOGUE: Gee, I love to see you lookin' swell, baby. Look like you just came

MONOLOGUE: Gee, I love to see you lookin' swell, baby. Look like you just came

up outta the wishin' well, baby. Dream awhile, scheme awhile and you're sure to find

up outta the wishin' well, baby. Dream awhile, scheme awhile and you're sure to find

happiness and ALL those things you been lookin' for, baby. Gee, I LOVE to see ya

happiness and ALL those things you been lookin' for, baby. Gee, I LOVE to see ya

lookin' swell, baby!. Diamond rings, bracelets, gold watches 'n' everything, baby.

lookin' swell, baby!. Diamond rings, bracelets, gold watches 'n' everything, baby.

Until that lucky day, honey, you know good 'n' doggone well, honey, I can't give you a

Until that lucky day, honey, you know good 'n' doggone well, honey, I can't give you a

DADGUM thing but love.

DADGUM thing but love.

Now, I can't give you anything but love, baby

Now, I can't give you anything but love, baby

That's the only thing I've plenty of, baby

That's the only thing I've plenty of, baby

Dream a while, scheme a while

Dream a while, scheme a while

You're sure to find

You're sure to find

Happiness and I guess

Happiness and I guess

All those things you'u've always pined for

All those things you've always pined for

Now, gee I love to see you lookin' swell, baby

Now, gee I love to see you lookin' swell, baby

Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby

Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby

Till that lucky day, you know darn well, baby

Until that fortunate day, you know it well, my dear

I can't give you anything but love

All I can offer you is love, nothing more