Since I Don't Have You - The Skyliners
Song Lyrics & Information

  • Written & originally performed by The Skyliners
  • The group consisted of Jimmy Beaumont, Janet Vogel, Wally Lester, and Joe VerScharen
  • The music was written by Joseph Rock & Lennie Martin
  • The Skyliners took the song to #12 on the Billboard Top 40 charts in 1959
  • The only other cover of the song that reached the Top 40 charts was a 1981 version by Don McLean (of American Pie fame)
  • McLean's version went to # 23 on the charts
  • In 1979 the song was covered by Art Garfunkel, then in 1993 it was remade by Guns & Roses, and finally in 1998 it was done by the swing / boogie group The Brian Setzer Orchestra
  • Other artists to cover the song at one time or another include Lesley Gore, The Five Satins, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Jay & The Americans, Patti Labelle, Johnny Mathis, Ronnie Milsap, Ricky Nelson, Barbra Streisand, BJ Thomas, & The Vogues

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Since I Don't Have You - Song Lyrics

I don't have plans and schemes
And I don't have hopes and dreams
Baby, I just don't have anything
Since I don't have you

I don't have fond desires
And I don't have happy hours
Baby, I just don't have anything, anything
Since I don't have you,

I don't have happiness, and I guess 
I never will ever again
When you walked out on me
In walked old misery
And he's been here since then

I don't have love to share
And I don't have one who cares
Baby, I just don't have anything
Since I don't have you, 

I don't have happiness, and I guess 
I never will ever again
When you walked out on me
In walked old misery
And he's been here since then

I don't have love to share
And I don't have one who cares
Baby, I just don't have anything
Since I don't have you


Note that the lyrics posted here are those as interpreted and performed by The Oracle Band. In a few cases we have taken some liberties with the lyrics to make them more appropriate for tasteful gatherings. Their use here is intended as an aid for people in selecting music for their wedding reception or private party, and may not be reproduced for any commercial, for-profit use.

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