Begin the Beguine
Chet Atkins Lyrics

When they begin the beguine
The start of the song brings back fond memories of love and happiness.

It brings back the sound of music so tender
The melody is soft and romantic, evoking emotions of love and tenderness.

It brings back a night of tropical splendor
The rhythm and melody of the song remind the listener of a beautiful, warm evening under the stars in a tropical paradise.

It brings back a memory ever green
The song is associated with a memory so vivid and unforgettable that it remains as fresh as ever.

I'm with you once more under the stars
The song takes the listener back to a special moment shared with a loved one under a starry sky.

And down by the shore an orchestra's playing
The scene is set by the addition of music that enhances the atmosphere and emotions of the moment.

And even the palms seem to be swaying
The listener is so immersed in the moment that they start imagining even the palm trees swaying to the rhythm of the music.

To live it again is past all endeavor
Recreating that moment of love and happiness is almost impossible.

Except when that tune clutches my heart
The song has the power to evoke deep emotions and memories of love that cannot be replicated in any other way.

And there we are, swearing to love forever
The song reminds the listener of a vow to love someone forever.

And promising never, never to part
The feeling of being in love and the promise to stay together forever is renewed by the song.

What moments divine, what rapture serene
The memories of love and happiness brought back by the song are truly divine and peaceful.

Till clouds came along to disperse the joys we had tasted
The happiness and love that were once present are disrupted by unfortunate circumstances.

And now when I hear people curse the chance that was wasted
Hearing others regret missed opportunities reminds the listener of the importance of appreciating and cherishing love while it's present.

I know but too well what they mean
The listener understands the sentiment behind the regret and missed opportunities when it comes to love.

So don't let them begin the beguine
The listener is pleading with fate to spare them from heartbreak and disappointment so they won't have to relive the pain of lost love.

Let the love that was once a fire remain an ember
Even if the fire of love dwindles, the spark should still be kept alive in case love is rekindled in the future.

Let it sleep like the dead desire I only remember
Love that has died should be put to rest, but the memory of it should still be kept alive.

Oh yes, let them begin the beguine, please make them play
Despite the risk of feeling heartbreak again, the listener is begging for the song to start and bring back the bittersweet memories of love.

Till the stars that were there before return above you
The listener hopes that the magic of love will come back into their life as it was before.

Till you whisper to me once more, 'Darling, I love you'
The listener longs to hear those words of love whispered to them again.

Then we suddenly know what heaven we're in
Reunited love is like heaven on earth, a feeling of peace and contentment that cannot be matched.

When they begin the, begin the, begin the beguine
The repetition of the line emphasizes the power of the song to evoke memories of love and happiness.