Good Luck Charm
Art Garfunkel Lyrics

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I don't want a four leaf clover
I don't want a old horseshoe
I want your kiss
'Cause I just can't miss
With a good luck charm like you

C'mon and be my little good luck
Charm uh huh huh

You sweet delight
I got a good luck charm
Hanging on my arm
To have, to hold
Tonight

I don't want a silver dollar
A rabbit's foot on a string
Happiness and your warm caress
No rabbit's foot can bring

C'mon and be my little good luck
Charm, uh huh huh
You sweet delight
I got a good luck charm
Hanging on my arm
To have, to hold
Tonight

Uh huh huh, uh huh huh, uh huh huh,
oh yeah
Uh huh huh, uh huh huh, uh huh huh,
oh yeah

If I found a lucky penny
I'd toss it across the bay
Your love is worth all the gold on earth
No wonder that I say

C'mon and be my little good luck
Charm, uh huh huh
You sweet delight
I got a good luck charm
Hanging on my arm
To have, to hold
Tonight

Uh huh huh, uh huh huh, uh huh huh,
Oh yeah

Uh huh huh, uh huh huh, uh huh huh,
Oh yeah

Uh huh huh, uh huh huh, uh huh huh,
Oh yeah

Overall Meaning

"Good Luck Charm" is a beautiful and romantic song written by Elvis Presley's songwriter duo, Aaron Schroeder and Wally Gold. It was first recorded by Elvis Presley in 1961, while Art Garfunkel recorded his version in 1979 as a tribute to the King of Rock and Roll. The lyrics of the song express sentiments of love and devotion to a special someone who is a "good luck charm."

The singer expresses his desire for the one he loves rather than traditional good luck symbols such as a four-leaf clover, horseshoe, rabbit's foot, or silver dollar. He believes that his good luck charm is his beloved's kiss, which he cannot miss. His love is a source of happiness and warmth that is more potent than any other charm, and he wants her to stay by his side forever. The song's chorus is an appeal for the woman he loves to be his good luck charm as the singer believes that having her close to him is all he needs to be positive and happy.

"Good Luck Charm" is a beautiful and simple song that captures the essence of love and its power to bring good luck and happiness. The lyrics convey a message of love without being overly sentimental, and the melody is lovely and heartwarming. Art Garfunkel's rendition is a tribute to Elvis Presley and his legendary status in the music industry.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't want a four leaf clover
I don't seek good luck through coincidences

I don't want an old horseshoe
I don't believe that objects bring good fortune

I want your kiss
I believe that love is the only true good luck charm

'Cause I just can't miss
With your love, everything is possible

With a good luck charm like you
Your love is the only good luck charm I need

C'mon and be my little good luck Charm, uh huh huh
I want you to be my good luck charm

You sweet delight
You are the source of my happiness

I got a good luck charm Hanging on my arm
I feel lucky just by being close to you

To have, to hold, Tonight
I want to be close to you tonight

I don't want a silver dollar
Money cannot buy happiness

A rabbit's foot on a string
Objects are meaningless without love