Let's Call A Heart A Heart — Billie Holiday

Arthur Johnston / Sonny Burke

When we're in a friendly situation My conversation may not be smart But if we're to have a perfect understanding Let's call a heart a heart There are words that should be whispered gent@y That's evidently the way to start If I tell you what my dreams have been demanding Let's call a heart a heart

Can I prove how I yearn Just by the turn of a phrase Can I keep my control When all my soul is aflame Maybe we'd call a true confession And in discretion on someone's part But if I'm to say how madly I adore you Let's call a heart a heart