My Funny Valentine
Charlie Haden Lyrics


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Your my funny Valentine, sweet comic Valentine,
You make me smile with my heart,
Your looks are laughable, un-photo-graphical,
Yet you´re my favorite work of art

Is your figure less than Greek?
Is your mouth a little weak?
When you open it to speak, are you smiling?
But don´t change a hair for me,
Not if you care for me.
Stay little valentine, stay!
Each day is Valentine´s Day





Each day is Valentine´s Day

Overall Meaning

In the song "My Funny Valentine," Charlie Haden sings about a person who is not conventionally attractive but their quirky and funny personality makes them unique and special in their own way. The singer expresses how this person makes them smile and how their love for them is not based on physical appearances. The line "Your looks are laughable, un-photo-graphical" shows that this person may not be considered traditionally beautiful, but the singer still finds them to be a work of art.


The singer then goes on to ask if their valentine's figure is less than Greek or if their mouth is weak when they speak. However, they reassure them that they should never change themselves for the singer's sake, but to always remain true to themselves. The final line "Each day is Valentine's Day" reinforces the idea that the singer's love for the person is not limited to a single day but rather is a constant and ongoing feeling.


Line by Line Meaning

Your my funny Valentine, sweet comic Valentine
You, my dear, are not the typical romantic interest, but your quirks and sense of humor make you all the more lovable and endearing.


You make me smile with my heart
Your presence fills me with joy and happiness, in a way that goes beyond just a surface-level smile.


Your looks are laughable, un-photo-graphical
You may not fit society's beauty standards or be considered conventionally attractive, but to me, you exceed all of those superficial expectations and are a treasure.


Yet you´re my favorite work of art
Of all the beautiful things that exist in this world, you are the one that I value the most and appreciate as a true masterpiece.


Is your figure less than Greek?
I don't care if your body isn't perfectly toned or proportionate like they were in ancient Greek sculptures.


Is your mouth a little weak?
I don't care if your voice is not the most powerful or confident-sounding.


When you open it to speak, are you smiling?
I love the way your smile shines through in your words, no matter what you may be saying.


But don´t change a hair for me, Not if you care for me.
I don't want you to alter or compromise any part of yourself for my sake, because I love and accept you just the way you are.


Stay little valentine, stay!
Please continue to be my special and beloved Valentine, a cherished presence that I always want to be around.


Each day is Valentine´s Day
I want to treat every day as if it were Valentine's Day, and show you with all my affection and devotion.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers

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fiorella dorotea gentile

notevole l'eleganza dell'arrangiamento, l'andantura ritmica upbeat, la leggerezza e l'incanto del canto jazz....unita ad un classico dei classici ne fanno un piacere anche per una rocker! ;))

rv

My god!, from the very beginning this rendition is amazing! <3

xoriella

Splendido di un'eleganza sublime! Complimenti e grazie.

Let `Em Roll

A very successful, unusually upbeat version of "My Funny Valentine", probably the fastest Chet has ever played this song.

Kairo Malachi

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Kairo Malachi

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I see it takes a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

Kairo Malachi

@Axton Sutton It worked and I finally got access to my account again. I am so happy:D
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Axton Sutton

@Kairo Malachi glad I could help =)

Myron Cohen

worked with Chet in SF at a Bar named Roland's on the corner of Lombard and Fillmore..I was subbing for Drummer John Rae who was extreamingly kind to all the younger Drummers..!Chet played trumpet and sang a bit..A real character indeed!

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