Cups

    Artist: Anna Kendrick

    I got my ticket for the long way round

    Two bottles of whiskey for the way

    And I sure would like some sweet company

    And I’m leaving tomorrow, what do you say

    When I’m gone When I’m gone

    You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone

    You’re gonna miss me by my hair

    You’re gonna miss me everywhere, oh You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone

    When I’m gone When I’m gone

    You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone

    You’re gonna miss me by my walk

    You’re gonna miss me talk, oh

    You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone

    I got my ticket for the long way round

    The one with the prettiest of views

    It’s got mountains

    It’s got rivers

    It’s got sights to give you shivers

    But it sure would be prettier with you

    When I’m gone When I’m gone

    You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone

    You’re gonna miss me by my walk

    You’re gonna miss me by my talk, oh You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone

    When I’m gone When I’m gone

    You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone

    You’re gonna miss me by my hair

    You’re gonna miss me by my everywhere, oh

    Oh you’re sure gonna miss me when I’m gone

    ...

    Background

    The lesson to be learned from the success of “Cups (When I’m Gone)” is that old-time American music is filled with memorable melodies just waiting to be rediscovered. First recorded in 1931, “When I’m Gone” has been re-recorded multiple times, but this version from the film “Pitch Perfect” is the biggest hit. Fans of the movie will recognize the song instantly from a key plot moment, but the song and Anna Kendrick’s vocal performance are strong enough to stand on their own when heard on the radio.