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Dinah
Boulder Acoustic Society Lyrics
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Gave me Dinah;
I'm the proudest one
Beneath the Dixie sun.
News is spreadin'
'Bout our weddin';
I hear church bells ringin',
Dinah,
Is there anyone finer
In the state of Carolina?
If there is and you know her,
Show her!
Dinah,
With her Dixie eyes blazin',
How I love to sit and gaze in
To the eyes of Dinah Lee!
Yet, every night,
My, how I shake with fright,
Because my Dinah might,
Change her mind about me!
But if Dinah,
Ever wandered to China,
I would hop an ocean liner,
Just to be with Dinah Lee!
Dinah,
Is there anyone finer
In the state of Carolina?
If there is and you know her,
Show her!
Dinah,
With her Dixie eyes blazin',
How I love to sit and gaze in
To the eyes of Dinah Lee!
Yet, every night,
My, how I shake with fright,
Because my Dinah might,
Change her mind about me!
But if Dinah,
Ever wandered to China,
I would hop an ocean!,
Just to be with Dinah Lee!
The song "Dinah" by Boulder Acoustic Society is a classic love song that speaks about the affection that the singer has for his lover, Dinah. The singer is proud to be with Dinah and even though there are rumors of their wedding, he is still afraid that she may change her mind about him. The song praises Dinah's beauty and compares her to the fine ladies of Carolina. The singer is so in love with Dinah that he is willing to go to China just to be with her.
The lyrics are simple, yet they communicate a deep sense of love and admiration for Dinah. The song is a tribute to the singer's beloved and celebrates the beauty and grace of his lover. The repetition of the chorus, "Dinah, Is there anyone finer In the state of Carolina? If there is and you know her, Show her!" reinforce the idea that the singer believes that Dinah is one of a kind and that there is no one else like her.
The song has a light, catchy tune and is accompanied by acoustic instruments, including a banjo, fiddle, and guitar. The melody is upbeat and joyous, adding to the overall celebratory tone of the song. The repetition of the chorus adds to the sing-along quality of the song, making it easy for listeners to join in and become a part of the tribute to Dinah.
Overall, "Dinah" is a classic love song that celebrates the beauty and uniqueness of the singer's lover. It speaks to the power of love and the depth of admiration that one person can have for another.
Line by Line Meaning
Carolina
The place from where Dinah comes
Gave me Dinah;
I met Dinah in Carolina and fell in love with her
I'm the proudest one
I feel incredibly proud to be with Dinah
Beneath the Dixie sun.
I am enjoying the warmth and happiness that comes with my love for Dinah in Carolina
News is spreadin'
People in the town are talking about us
'Bout our weddin';
Rumors are circulating that we're going to get married
I hear church bells ringin',
I imagine the sound of church bells ringing on our wedding day
Here's the song my heart keeps singin':
The happiness in my heart makes me want to sing this special song
Dinah,
Referring to the one I love - Dinah
Is there anyone finer
I don't think anyone is better or finer than my Dinah
In the state of Carolina?
I believe that there is nobody in Carolina who can match Dinah's beauty and grace
If there is and you know her,
If there is someone finer than Dinah in Carolina, please introduce me to her
Show her!
Let me see for myself
With her Dixie eyes blazin',
I get lost in the beauty of Dinah's Southern eyes
How I love to sit and gaze in
I love spending time just looking at her
To the eyes of Dinah Lee!
Looking into Dinah's eyes is my favorite thing to do
Yet, every night,
Even though I love Dinah so much
My, how I shake with fright,
I get scared that she may not love me anymore
Because my Dinah might,
I worry that Dinah might
Change her mind about me!
Decide that she doesn't love me anymore
But if Dinah,
Even if
Ever wandered to China,
Dinah goes so far as to move to China
I would hop an ocean liner,
I would travel across the ocean to be with her because I love her so much
Just to be with Dinah Lee!
I would go to the ends of the earth to be with Dinah because I love her so much
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Cloud9, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harry Akst, Samuel M. Lewis, Joseph Young
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