Lyr Add: Just Because (B & J Shelton, S Robin)

Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Just Because (B & J Shelton, S Robin)
From: PHJim
Date: 06 Sep 23 - 11:17 PM

JUST BECAUSE
(Bob & Joe Shelton, Sid Robin)

[C] Just because you think you're so pretty,
And just because you think you're so [G] hot,
Well, just because you think you've got something
That [G7] no other girl has [C] got,
You've caused me to spend all my money.
You laughed and called me [C7] old Santa [F] Claus.
Well, I'm telling [Cdim] you,
Baby, [C] I'm [B] through [Bb] with [A] you.
Be[D7]cause, [G7] just be[C]cause. [G7]

All verses are the same chords and the last one ends with:

Well, I'm telling [Cdim] you,
Baby, [C] I'm [B] through [Bb] with [A] you.
Be[D7]cause, [G7] just be[C]cause. [B][Bb][A]
Be[D7]cause [G7] just be[C]cause.

This is how I play it. You may want to change the key to suit your range.

Subject: Lyr Add: JUST BECAUSE NO. 3 (Shelton Brothers)
From: Jim Dixon
Date: 06 Sep 23 - 08:40 PM

This is my transcription from the recording at the Internet Archive:


JUST BECAUSE NO. 3
As recorded by the Shelton Brothers (Bob and Joe) on Decca 5367 A, 1937.

Just because you think you’re an angel,
Just because your mother thinks you’re cute,
I won’t give you ev’rything you ask for.
She calls me names and says that I’m a brute.
When I put the ring upon your finger,
And partners you and I agreed to be,
I thought it would be fine
When I signed upon the line,
But it seems I married all your family.

Just because I sent you lots of candy,
Just because I bought you diamond rings,
Just because I ordered you a fur coat,
You thought you had me goin’ round in rings.
I’m tellin you that I am not a sainty.
If you play with fire, it’s sure to burn.
So, baby, don’t you see
While you’re playin’ round with me,
I’m expectin’ somethin’ from you in return.

Just because you think you’ve got a figger,
And in a bathin’ suit you look so neat,
Just because you look good in pajamas,
You run around and wear ‘em on the street.
I must admit that you’re an eyeful.
You know that you’re as pretty as can be,
But, baby, ease my nerves
And cover up those curves
Because, just because.

Subject: Lyr Add: JUST BECAUSE (Shelton Brothers)
From: Jim Dixon
Date: 06 Sep 23 - 08:17 PM

Here’s my transcription from the recording at the Internet Archive:


JUST BECAUSE
As recorded by the Shelton Brothers (Bob and Joe) on Decca 46008 A, 1935.

Just because you think you’re so purty,
Just because you think you’re so hot,
Just because you think you’ve got something
That nobody else has got,
Though you made me spend all my money,
Then you laughed and called me ol’ Santy Claus,
But I’m tellin’ you,
Honey, I’m leavin’ you,
Because, just because.

Just because you think I’ll be lonesome,
Just because you think I’ll be blue,
Just because you think I’ll be foolish
To stay at home an’ wait for you,
Though you made me drop all my girlfriends,
Then you laughed and called me Mister Santy Claus,
But I’m tellin’ you,
Baby, I’m through with you,
Because, just because.

There’ll come a time you’ll be lonesome.
There’ll come a day you’ll be blue,
When ol’ Santy Claus won’t be near you
To pay the bills for you.
Though you may say that I’m foolish,
But there just ain’t no Santy Claus,
I’m tellin’ you,
Good gal, I’m through with you,
Because, just because.

Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Just Because (B & J Shelton, S Robin)
From: GUEST
Date: 05 Sep 23 - 05:14 AM

the first recorded version of this song was first recorded by nelsons hawaiians in 1927 with sidney robyn in 1933 he sed he wrote the song for that group from the 1920s but bob and joe shelton wrote more verses to it at that time the shelton brothers also recorded the first version of oralee a song from the 19 ccentury that is now known to love me tender. in 1954 a recording of just because was made by elvis on the sun label. it was not at all a hit but is in many recordings have been transferred elvis at sun records on cd and other ipods.

Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Just Because (B & J Shelton, S Robin)
From: PHJim
Date: 06 Sep 23 - 11:17 PM

JUST BECAUSE
(Bob & Joe Shelton, Sid Robin)

[C] Just because you think you're so pretty,
And just because you think you're so [G] hot,
Well, just because you think you've got something
That [G7] no other girl has [C] got,
You've caused me to spend all my money.
You laughed and called me [C7] old Santa [F] Claus.
Well, I'm telling [Cdim] you,
Baby, [C] I'm [B] through [Bb] with [A] you.
Be[D7]cause, [G7] just be[C]cause. [G7]

All verses are the same chords and the last one ends with:

Well, I'm telling [Cdim] you,
Baby, [C] I'm [B] through [Bb] with [A] you.
Be[D7]cause, [G7] just be[C]cause. [B][Bb][A]
Be[D7]cause [G7] just be[C]cause.

This is how I play it. You may want to change the key to suit your range.

Subject: Lyr Add: JUST BECAUSE NO. 3 (Shelton Brothers)
From: Jim Dixon
Date: 06 Sep 23 - 08:40 PM

This is my transcription from the recording at the Internet Archive:


JUST BECAUSE NO. 3
As recorded by the Shelton Brothers (Bob and Joe) on Decca 5367 A, 1937.

Just because you think you’re an angel,
Just because your mother thinks you’re cute,
I won’t give you ev’rything you ask for.
She calls me names and says that I’m a brute.
When I put the ring upon your finger,
And partners you and I agreed to be,
I thought it would be fine
When I signed upon the line,
But it seems I married all your family.

Just because I sent you lots of candy,
Just because I bought you diamond rings,
Just because I ordered you a fur coat,
You thought you had me goin’ round in rings.
I’m tellin you that I am not a sainty.
If you play with fire, it’s sure to burn.
So, baby, don’t you see
While you’re playin’ round with me,
I’m expectin’ somethin’ from you in return.

Just because you think you’ve got a figger,
And in a bathin’ suit you look so neat,
Just because you look good in pajamas,
You run around and wear ‘em on the street.
I must admit that you’re an eyeful.
You know that you’re as pretty as can be,
But, baby, ease my nerves
And cover up those curves
Because, just because.

Subject: Lyr Add: JUST BECAUSE (Shelton Brothers)
From: Jim Dixon
Date: 06 Sep 23 - 08:17 PM

Here’s my transcription from the recording at the Internet Archive:


JUST BECAUSE
As recorded by the Shelton Brothers (Bob and Joe) on Decca 46008 A, 1935.

Just because you think you’re so purty,
Just because you think you’re so hot,
Just because you think you’ve got something
That nobody else has got,
Though you made me spend all my money,
Then you laughed and called me ol’ Santy Claus,
But I’m tellin’ you,
Honey, I’m leavin’ you,
Because, just because.

Just because you think I’ll be lonesome,
Just because you think I’ll be blue,
Just because you think I’ll be foolish
To stay at home an’ wait for you,
Though you made me drop all my girlfriends,
Then you laughed and called me Mister Santy Claus,
But I’m tellin’ you,
Baby, I’m through with you,
Because, just because.

There’ll come a time you’ll be lonesome.
There’ll come a day you’ll be blue,
When ol’ Santy Claus won’t be near you
To pay the bills for you.
Though you may say that I’m foolish,
But there just ain’t no Santy Claus,
I’m tellin’ you,
Good gal, I’m through with you,
Because, just because.

Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Just Because (B & J Shelton, S Robin)
From: GUEST
Date: 05 Sep 23 - 05:14 AM

the first recorded version of this song was first recorded by nelsons hawaiians in 1927 with sidney robyn in 1933 he sed he wrote the song for that group from the 1920s but bob and joe shelton wrote more verses to it at that time the shelton brothers also recorded the first version of oralee a song from the 19 ccentury that is now known to love me tender. in 1954 a recording of just because was made by elvis on the sun label. it was not at all a hit but is in many recordings have been transferred elvis at sun records on cd and other ipods.

Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Just Because (B & J Shelton, S Robin)
From: PHJim
Date: 26 Jul 10 - 12:56 PM

Jorma Kokanon does a fine job of this tune with, if I remember correctly, Bela Fleck on banjo.

Jim Dixon - a D9 chord can be played 5X4555X or X545555 or even X00210. As long as it has a D,F#,A,C & E it's some inversion of D9. It can also be called an Am7.

Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Just Because (B & J Shelton, S Robin)
From: LeTenebreux
Date: 26 Jul 10 - 06:43 AM

Before I heard this song, I was exposed to a version of it for square dancing. The verses are replaced by sung/spoken dance calls, and everyone (including all the dancers) are supposed to come in on "Because Just Because".

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Just Because
From: GUEST,Alley
Date: 30 Jul 07 - 09:15 AM

Many thanks for all the help finding "Just Because." I actually found it on http://www.jumbojimbo.com

Alley

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Just Because
From: Sorcha
Date: 30 Jul 07 - 08:46 AM

And it's a favorite at nursing homes.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Just Because
From: Jim Dixon
Date: 30 Jul 07 - 08:30 AM

Lots of people have recorded JUST BECAUSE: Brenda Lee, Conway Twitty, Duane Eddy, Elvis Presley, Frankie Yankovic, Jerry Lee Lewis, Lawrence Welk & Myron Floren, Louis Armstrong, Paul McCartney, The Collins Kids, The Stanley Brothers, and many others.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Just Because
From: Jim Dixon
Date: 30 Jul 07 - 08:17 AM

Joe Offer also posted chords here.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Just Because
From: Jim Dixon
Date: 30 Jul 07 - 08:14 AM

Here's the catalog data from Indiana University Sheet Music Collections:

Title: Just because
Composer: Shelton, Bob
Composer: Shelton, Joe
Composer: Robin, Sid
Lyricist: Shelton, Bob
Lyricist: Shelton, Joe
Lyricist: Robin, Sid
Performer: Frankie Yankovic
Performer: Dick Stabile
Performer: Eddy Howard
Performer: The Shelton Brothers
Publisher: Leeds Music Corporation
Place of publication: New York
Date of publication: 1941
Call Number: M1 .D48 Box: 039 Item: 046
Performance Medium: Piano, Voice and Chords
First Line: Just because you think you're so pretty, just because you think
Chorus First Line: Just because you think you're so pretty, just because you think
Genre: Popular song

The Guitar Guy has chords, but I've heard some people criticize his arrangements. How many folk musicians know how to play a D9 chord?

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Just Because
From: Davie_
Date: 27 Jul 07 - 01:07 PM

Ally, google up just because you think youre pretty lyrics and chords

Subject: ADD: Just Because
From: Davie_
Date: 27 Jul 07 - 01:02 PM

JUST BECAUSE
(Bob & Joe Shelton, Sid Robin)

Well, well, well,
Just because you think you're so pretty,
And just because your momma thinks you're hot,
Well, just because you think you've got something
That no other girl has got,
You've caused me to spend all my money.
You laughed and called me old Santa Claus.
Well, I'm telling you,
Baby, I'm through with you.
Because, well well, just because.

Well, well, well,
There'll come a time when you'll be lonesome
And there'll come a time when you'll be blue.
Well, there'll come a time when old Santa
He won't pay your bills for you.
You've caused me to lose all my women
And now, now you say we are through.
Well, I'm telling you
Baby, I was through with you
A long long time ago.

Well, just because you think you're so pretty
And just because your mama thinks you're the hottest thing in town
Well, just because you think you've got something
That nobody else has got,
You've caused me to spend all of my money.
Honey, you laughed and called me your old Santa Claus.
Well, I'm telling you I'm through with you
Because, well well, just because.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Just Because
From: Davie_
Date: 27 Jul 07 - 01:00 PM

http://www.rhapsody.com/elvispresley/elvisatsun/justbecause/lyrics.html

Subject: Lyr Req: Just Because
From: GUEST
Date: 27 Jul 07 - 12:49 PM

Does anyone know the song: Just because you think you're so pretty, just because you think you're so hot, etc. Would love to have the lyrics and guitar chords.   Thank you so much.

Alley