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"Willow Weep for Me" is a timeless jazz standard composed by Ann Ronell in 1932. Dakota Staton, celebrated for her powerful and emotive vocal style, delivered a memorable rendition of this classic. Her interpretation highlights her impressive vocal range and expressive delivery, bringing new depth and soul to the heartfelt lyrics. Staton's version of "Willow Weep for Me" remains beloved among jazz aficionados and showcases her ability to convey deep emotion through impeccable technique and artistry.
Willow weep for me
Willow weep for me
Bend your branches green
Along the stream that runs to sea
Listen to my plea
Listen willow and weep for me
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Gone my lovers dream
Lovely summer dream
Gone and left me here
To weep my tears into the stream
Sad as I can be
Hear me willow and weep for me
Whisper to the wind
And say that love has sinned
To leave my heart a-breaking
And making a moan
Murmur to the night
To hide her starry light
So none will find me sighing
And crying all alone
Oh, weeping willow tree
Weeping sympathy
Bend your branches down
Along the ground and cover me
When the shadows fall
Bend old willow and weep for me