Moonlight in Vermont
Ella Fitzgerald Lyrics
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Falling leaves of a sycamore
Moonlight in Vermont
Icey finger waves
Ski trails on a mountain side
Snowlight in Vermont
Telegraph cables, they sing down the highway
And travel each bend in the road
People who meet, in this romantic setting
Are so hypnotized by the lovely
Evening summer breeze
Warbling of a meadowlark
Moonlight in Vermont
Telegraph cables, they sing down the highway
And travel each bend in the road
People who meet, in this romantic setting
Are so hypnotized by the lovely
Evening summer breeze
Warbling of a meadowlark
Moonlight in Vermont
You and I and moonlight in Vermont
Moonlight in Vermont
The song "Moonlight in Vermont" by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong is a romantic ballad painting a picture of the natural beauty that can be found in Vermont. The lyrics open with the image of pennies in a stream and the falling leaves of a sycamore, which sets the tone of the song as one that is nostalgic and mindful of the changing seasons. As the lyrics progress, the imagery shifts to cold winter scenes with "icy finger waves" and "ski trails on a mountain side," but still with the same sense of wonder and enchantment that comes from experiencing the natural world.
One of the most interesting aspects of the song is the use of telegraph cables as a metaphor for communication and connection between people. Despite the physical distance between individuals, the telegraph cables "sing down the highway" and allow people to "travel each bend in the road." This speaks to the power of technology to bring people together and keep them connected in a way that was revolutionary for the time period in which the song was written.
Line by Line Meaning
Pennies in a stream
Small treasures freely flowing, representing the simple pleasures of life
Falling leaves of a sycamore
The natural beauty and cycle of life, as demonstrated by the leaves falling off a tree
Moonlight in Vermont
The tranquil and serene beauty of the Vermont night sky
Icey finger waves
The frigid waves of winter, symbolizing the natural forces of the season
Ski trails on a mountain side
The physical activity and adventure that comes with winter sports, set against the mountainous backdrop of Vermont
Snowlight in Vermont
The breathtaking and awe-inspiring quality of the Vermont winter landscape
Telegraph cables, they sing down the highway
The communication lines that connect us, and the metaphorical hum that comes with human connectedness
And travel each bend in the road
The idea that communication and connection can navigate any twists and turns that life may bring
People who meet, in this romantic setting
The possibility of finding love and connection in a place as beautiful and magical as Vermont
Are so hypnotized by the lovely
The all-encompassing and captivating nature of Vermont's beauty and charm
Evening summer breeze
The gentle and calming presence of summer nights in Vermont
Warbling of a meadowlark
The sounds of nature that make up the natural symphony of Vermont
Moonlight in Vermont
The tranquil and serene beauty of the Vermont night sky
You and I and moonlight in Vermont
The promise of love and connection, set against the backdrop of Vermont's natural beauty
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John M. Blackburn, Karl Suessdorf
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Pennies in a stream
Falling leaves a sycamore
Moonlight in Vermont
Icy finger waves
Ski trails on a mountain side
Snowlight in Vermont
Telegraph cables, how they sing down the highway
And travel each bend in the road
People who meet in this romantic setting
Are so hypnotized by the lovely...
Evening summer breeze
Warbling of a meadowlark
Moonlight in Vermont
Telegraph cables, how they sing down the highway
And they travel each bend in the road
People who meet in this romantic setting
Are so hypnotized by the lovely...
Evening summer breeze
The warbling of a meadowlark
Moonlight in Vermont
@edtriana6250
Pennies in a stream
Falling leaves, a sycamore
Moonlight in Vermont
Icy finger waves
Ski trails down a mountainside
Snow light in Vermont
Telegraph cables how they sing down a highway
As they travel each bend in the road
People who meet in this romantic setting
Are so hypnotized by the lovely
As was I by my precious Kiki
Tarpon Springs was the place
I lost my heart to my lovely maiden
Springtime wedding bells
Ivory dress with lace
Will be worn by my beloved lady
We dance to Ella and embrace
@goochmunch
It's raining right now where I live and it's 10:34 pm. As I was driving home from work I looked at the street lights and realised how beautiful the rain looked in the light. I parked at home and stared at a street light, watching the rain fall. It's crazy how people try to capture never ending moments in songs. I pictured myself, sitting on a porch with my wife, watching the rain while listening to music like this. We both love the rain. It's a beautiful thing
@heitorherculano3221
I just like to be on the porch watching the rain, with my dog, because he doesn't have opinion, so he goes with whatever i want and it's only silence, and he is still a great company, of course, some wine also. But i understand how good it is to do this with family too, when it's people you love.
@RollingEasy
I almost hate to say it but I think Willy Nelson does an absolutely fantastic version of this song. He sings and his words paint a picture for me.. Much more than any others. He's so out of place. A cowboy up in that territory but he does it so very well.... IMO.
@31444Jamir
Mr. Panda, I hope you and your wife are still enjoying the rain. I'm laying in bed thinking about my Mother whom I lost four months ago. December 6, 2021. This song is soothing my soul.
@zoraiamoreira2973
Sometimes my beloved and I play songs like that and just dance him and I nobody in the world but him and I... Decades and decades have gone by and yet we find the spring in each other's arms every time we close our eyes and hold each other.... I'm so glad you have the same kind of love....
@nycdweller
Ok
@Two4Brew
This was my wife and my First Dance at our reception 26 June 1982.
@leylaford620
I strongly believe that she had one of the best voices ever. So unique!
@stringdoc
Amen!
@rohinisingh381
If I ever fall in love with someone.. I want to dance with them on this song