My — Funny Valentine

: The song is a "backhanded" love song. Rather than traditional romantic praise, the lyrics point out the partner's flaws—describing his looks as "laughable" and "unphotographable"—before ultimately affirming that he is the narrator's "favorite work of art".

: It was first sung by Mitzi Green (playing the character Billie Smith) to a character named Valentine "Val" LaMar . My Funny Valentine

: Many biographers believe the lyrics reflected Lorenz Hart's own insecurities about his appearance. Rise as a Jazz Standard : The song is a "backhanded" love song

"My Funny Valentine" is a 1937 show tune composed by Richard Rodgers with lyrics by Lorenz Hart . Originally a theater song, it evolved into one of the most significant jazz standards in history, appearing on over 1,300 albums. Origins and Early Context : Many biographers believe the lyrics reflected Lorenz

The song was written for the Broadway musical , which premiered on April 14, 1937.