It Could Happen to You
Bing Crosby feat. o/John Scott Trotter Lyrics


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Hide your heart from sight,
Lock your dreams at night,
It could happen to you.
Don't count stars
Or you might stumble,
Someone drops a sigh
And down you tumble,
Keep an eye on spring,
Run when church bells ring.
It could happen to you
All I did was wonder




How your arms would be
And it happened to me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bing Crosby's iconic hit, "It Could Happen to You," outline a cautionary tale about love and the potential consequences of falling in love. The song advises listeners to "hide your heart from sight" to avoid tumbling down due to the potential for heartbreak. The lyrics warn against counting stars, implying that making romantic gestures and dreaming about love is a risky and dangerous game to play. The song advises listeners to keep a close eye on the world around them, stating that springs and church bells are warning signs that falling in love could be imminent.


The final verse of the song highlights a personal experience in which the singer admits to falling in love despite his own advice. The lyricist portrays a situation in which he simply imagines what it would be like to be held in the arms of his love interest, and before he knows it, it happens to him too. This warning exhibits how quickly one can fall in love and how even the most cautious individuals can find themselves swept away in a whirlwind romance.


Line by Line Meaning

Hide your heart from sight,
Conceal your emotions and vulnerabilities from others, as they may use it against you.


Lock your dreams at night,
Keep your aspirations and hopes private, as they may be unrealistic and unattainable.


It could happen to you.
Life has a way of surprising us, and unexpected events can happen to anyone.


Don't count stars
Avoid fixating on trivial things or possibilities, as they may distract you from important matters.


Or you might stumble,
Focusing on insignificant things can cause you to lose your footing and fall.


Someone drops a sigh
Even small indications of emotion from others can have a significant impact on our lives and relationships.


And down you tumble,
The consequences of our actions or the actions of others can lead to unexpected and negative outcomes.


Keep an eye on spring,
Stay aware and alert for signs of new beginnings and opportunities.


Run when church bells ring.
Take advantage of opportunities that arise and act quickly before they pass by.


All I did was wonder
Merely contemplating the possibility of something can eventually lead to that thing becoming a reality.


How your arms would be
Simply imagining a certain situation or outcome can influence how we perceive and experience it.


And it happened to me
Our thoughts and desires can manifest into reality, and unexpected things can happen to anyone.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES VAN HEUSEN, JOHNNY BURKE

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