Oscar Peterson - Days Of Wine And Roses Transcription

"Days of Wine and Roses" was written by Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer in 1963 for the film of the same name. The movie, directed by Blake Edwards, starred Dick Van Dyke and Elizabeth Taylor, and the song went on to win the Academy Award for Best Original Song. Oscar Peterson, known for his love of movie themes and standards, recorded "Days of Wine and Roses" on several occasions throughout his career, but his most famous rendition remains the 1965 version, released on his album "Night Train and Other Great Hits."

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[Melody] G G7 In days of wine and roses C C7 I close my eyes G G7 And I can see a time Am7 D7 When love was new "Days of Wine and Roses" was written by