This is a song that really touches my heart. I own a few versions of this song. I'd really love Jimmy Scott to record it someday. Meanwhile, I enjoy very much Thelonious Monk's version (3d CD of the complete recording at Riverside - track 1). Mary Stallings, Karrin Allyson and of course Ella sing it beautifully. I'd love to find one Billie version too.

I think every woman knows how to interpret this song.

(Cosby/Washington/Young)

I need your love so badly
I love you oh so madly
But I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you

I thought at last I found you
But other loves surround you
And I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you

If you'd surrender
Just for a tender kiss or two
You might discover
That I'm the lover meant for you
And I'd be true

But what's the good of scheming
I know I must be dreaming
I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you.