Thank You, Tony Poem by Ima Ryma

'Because of You, ' his first big hit,
Released in 1951.
Tony Bennett kept singing it
For a 74 year run.
Tony gave this song credit for
His long and fine singing career.
Generations of fans adore
This gentleman and hold him dear.
When Tony sang 'Because of You, '
He sang to all his fans worldwide.
Last song this life, Tony would do,
Singing it on the day he died.

Because of you, Tony, we've got
Your songs to listen to a lot.