How About You?
Bill Evans Lyrics


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When a girl meets boy
Life can be a joy
But the note they end on
Will depend on
Little pleasures they will share
So let us compare

I like New York in June, how about you?
I like a Gershwin tune, how about you?
I love a fireside when a storm is due.
I like potato chips, moonlight and motor trips,
How about you?
I'm mad about good books, can't get my fill,
And Franklin Roosevelt's looks give me a thrill.
Holding hands at the movie show,
When all the lights are low
May not be new, but I like it,
How about you?

I like Jack Benny's jokes.
To a degree.
I love the common folks.
That includes me.
I like to window shop on 5th Avenue.
I like banana splits, late supper at the Ritz,
How about you?
I love to dream of fame, maybe I'll shine.
I'd love to see your name right beside mine.
I can see we're in harmony,
Looks like we both agree




On what to do,
And I like it, how about you?

Overall Meaning

The song "How About You?" by Bill Evans is a classic American love song that reflects on the simple joys of life in a relationship. The lyrics suggest that the happiness of a relationship will depend on the small pleasures that the couple shares together. The first verse implies that finding joy in each other's company is key to a fulfilling relationship. The song's title and chorus pose a series of questions about what the two partners like, and invites the listener to compare preferences. Throughout the song, the singer expresses his personal likes, including New York in June, Gershwin tunes, firesides during a storm, potato chips, and motor trips.


The second verse is about the singer's more specific likes, such as good books, Jack Benny's jokes, and window shopping on 5th Avenue. The chorus repeats, once again inviting the listener to share their own likes and preferences. The final stanza is about the singer's dreams of fame and of sharing the limelight with the person he loves. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody convey a sense of excitement and optimism, which underscores the central message of the lyrics: that the little things in life can bring great happiness.


Line by Line Meaning

When a girl meets boy
Life can be joyful when two people meet and fall in love.


Life can be a joy
Being in love can be a wonderful experience.


But the note they end on
The outcome of a relationship between two people.


Will depend on
The success or failure of a relationship depends on.


Little pleasures they will share
The small things in life that two people can enjoy together.


So let us compare
Let's see what things we have in common and how we can enjoy them together.


I like New York in June, how about you?
I enjoy New York during the month of June, what are your thoughts?


I like a Gershwin tune, how about you?
I appreciate music by Gershwin, do you share the same love for his music?


I love a fireside when a storm is due.
I enjoy sitting by the fireplace when a storm is about to arrive.


I like potato chips, moonlight and motor trips,
I relish potato chips, staring at the moon, and taking road trips. Do you feel the same way?


How about you?
What are your thoughts on these topics?


I'm mad about good books, can't get my fill,
I am passionate about reading great books and can't seem to read enough of them.


And Franklin Roosevelt's looks give me a thrill.
I am attracted to the physical features of Franklin Roosevelt.


Holding hands at the movie show,
Romantic gesture of having hands held during a movie.


When all the lights are low
During a movie when the room lights are dimmed.


May not be new, but I like it,
An old fashioned romantic gesture but it still appeals to me.


How about you?
Do you enjoy this romantic gesture too?


I like Jack Benny's jokes.
I like finding humor in Jack Benny's jokes.


To a degree.
I only like some of his jokes, not all of them.


I love the common folks.
Those who are not extravagant and live modestly appeal to me.


That includes me.
I share the same values and lifestyle as them.


I like to window shop on 5th Avenue.
I enjoy browsing the window displays on 5th Avenue.


I like banana splits, late supper at the Ritz,
I enjoy eating banana splits and having late night dinners at the Ritz.


How about you?
Do you like these things too?


I love to dream of fame, maybe I'll shine.
I enjoy the idea of becoming well-known and recognized for my talents.


I'd love to see your name right beside mine.
I would be thrilled if we could achieve success together and be recognized as a team.


I can see we're in harmony,
We share many of the same interests and values.


Looks like we both agree
We have similar thoughts and opinions about life.


On what to do,
We are aware of what we like and how to enjoy life together.


And I like it, how about you?
I am satisfied with how things are going, are you content too?




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CAROLINE KAWA

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@anasantossilva1

I LOVE Bill Evan's interpretations - how about you?

@man0sticks

In the documentary “The Universal Mind of Bill Evans”, Bill uses this tune to explain how to (and not to) approach the problem of jazz improvization. Start simply. Understand the basic harmonic framework of the song. Don’t over play in an attempt to approximate what you have in mind. Get to the true essence of it, and build on that.

@Kk-fc5jw

Simply sublime.........

@ttpadd

Wow, just wow. Thanks for posting a favorite

@eduardodiazvalerio

I like New York in June, how about you?

@DanMartin67

Thank you for creating this omnibook playlist 🙌🏼

@marthasalavarrieta927

Fantastic!

@gprosser11

How About You  -  Bill Evans Trio. From Time Remembered. l.p...

@geoffpeterstrio

boss!

@natanquirino5400

What vinyl????

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