FYC: I’ll Just Take It As It Comes / Sable Winters

For Your Grammy® Consideration

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I'll Just Take It As It Comes

The Grammy® Awards
Best Jazz Performance

The Song

“I’ll Just Take It As It Comes” is a soulful jazz ballad that explores love’s unpredictability with grace and emotional depth. Delivered with Sable Winters’ warm, captivating vocals, the song reflects on embracing love’s ups and downs while maintaining a calm and open-minded perspective. Originally written by Danny Long and P.J. Erickson, the track features lush arrangements and a rich instrumental backdrop by Bay Area musicians. Winters’ interpretation adds a contemporary touch to the timeless craftsmanship of the original, creating a resonant piece that beautifully balances vulnerability and resilience in its storytelling.

The Lyrics

Intro

If the course of love ran true
No bumps no brands no bruises
It would still the very thrill
We even find in losing…

Verse 1

After chasing love
Embracing love
Making love
Even faking love

I have finally found
Where love comes from
And I’ll just take it as it comes

Verse 2

If we kissed right now
Or missed right now
If you decide to cross me off you list right now
Then I’m stuck again
Fresh out of luck again
And I’ll just take it as it comes

Verse 4

So if I stumble here
Or mumble here
If the light in your eyes make me fumble here
Then it’s up to you
‘Cuz I’ll be all thumbs
And I’ll just take it as it comes

Chorus

So if I stumble here
Or mumble here
If the light in your eyes make me fumble here
Then it’s up to you
‘Cuz I’ll be all thumbs
And I’ll just take it as it comes

Outro

I just wonder now
Will I blunder now
Would a simple love keep me from going under now
A lovely smile from you would more than do
And I’ll just take it as it comes

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"‘I’ll Just Take It as It Comes’ is a beautiful testament to the heart of jazz... The vocals are just magical, smooth, warm, and versatile for a jazz song. Every section of the music is delicately arranged and complements the lyrics beautifully. It’s a jazz piece that resonates deeply and leaves a lasting impression.”

Ricky Kej, 3x Grammy® Winning Composer

"Sable Winters, your soulful voice brings to life the timeless craftsmanship of Danny Long and P.J. Erickson's songwriting... The emotional depth and vulnerability you bring to this song is truly captivating... Your voice is a warm embrace that envelops the listener, making us feel every ounce of emotion."

Narada Michael Walden, Grammy® Winning Producer

About Sable Winters

Hailing from Dallas, Texas, Sable Winters, a dedicated singer, songwriter, and recording artist, now thrives in the dynamic San Francisco Bay Area music scene. Her genre-defying sound blends jazz, neo-soul, R&B, and funk into a mesmerizing musical tapestry. With influences like Sade, Sarah Vaughan, Jill Scott, and Abbey Lincoln, Sable’s melodies enchant, and her delivery exudes unwavering conviction toward love’s purest delights.

Beyond entertainment, Sable’s music seeks to elevate the love experience through lyrical storytelling. A distinguished voting member of The Recording Academy (San Francisco Chapter since 2003), she earned two nominations for the Board of Governors (singer in 2005-2007, songwriter in 2007-2009), and actively contributes to the Advocacy Committee. Sable Winters’ musical journey resonates deeply with both enthusiasts and industry leaders. It’s truly about the music.