The Gang That Sang "Heart of My Heart"
Don Cornell Lyrics
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Down in the old neighborhood
Just to be with Charlie, with little Joe and Pete
Boy, we had a quartette that was mighty hard to beat
I'd love to stand down by that cellar door
Just to hear that quartette sing once more
"Heart Of My Heart", I love that melody
"Heart Of My Heart" brings back a memory
When we were kids on the corner of the street
We were rough and ready guys
But Oh! How we could harmonize
"Heart Of My Heart"
Meant friends were dearer then
Too bad we had to part
I know a tear would glisten if once more I could listen
To that gang that sang "Heart Of My Heart"
"Heart Of My Heart", I love that melody
"Heart Of My Heart" brings back a memory
When we were kids on the corner of the street
We were rough and ready guys
But Oh! How we could harmonize
"Heart Of My Heart"
Meant friends were dearer then
Too bad we had to part
I know a tear would glisten if once more I could listen
To that gang that sang "Heart Of My Heart"
The lyrics of Don Cornell's song 'The Gang That Sang "Heart of My Heart"' are about nostalgia and yearning for the past. The first verse speaks of the singer's desire to be a kid again, spending time with his friends Charlie, Little Joe, and Pete. The four of them had formed a quartette that they were proud of, and the singer longs to hear them sing once again by the cellar door. The chorus references the song 'Heart of My Heart' that the quartette used to sing. The singer acknowledges how much that song means to him and how it brings back memories of their childhood. The second verse further emphasizes the closeness they shared as friends, despite the fact that they were "rough and ready guys." The singer expresses regret that they had to part ways and hopes to hear them sing the song once more.
Overall, the song is about the power of music to bring back memories and the sentimental longing for the carefree days of youth. It also depicts the special bond of friendship that can be forged through music and the unique sense of joy that comes from harmonizing with others.
Line by Line Meaning
I sometimes wish I was a kid again
I long to relive the memories of my childhood.
Down in the old neighborhood
In the place where I spent my younger years.
Just to be with Charlie, with little Joe and Pete
To spend time with my childhood friends.
Boy, we had a quartette that was mighty hard to beat
We were a talented singing group.
I'd love to stand down by that cellar door
It would be wonderful to return to a specific location.
Just to hear that quartette sing once more
I yearn to hear our group sing again.
"Heart Of My Heart", I love that melody
I have an affection for the song "Heart of My Heart".
"Heart Of My Heart" brings back a memory
The song brings back a memory from my childhood.
When we were kids on the corner of the street
During our childhood days on the street corner.
We were rough and ready guys
We were a bit rugged and unpolished.
But Oh! How we could harmonize
Despite our rough exterior, we were skilled at singing in harmony.
"Heart Of My Heart"
The song "Heart of My Heart"
Meant friends were dearer then
Back then, we treasured our friendships more.
Too bad we had to part
It's unfortunate that we had to go our separate ways.
I know a tear would glisten if once more I could listen
If I had the chance to hear the song again, I'm sure I would cry with emotion.
To that gang that sang "Heart Of My Heart"
To that group of friends who sang "Heart of My Heart".
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Written by: Ben Ryan
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