Lullaby
Chet Atkins Lyrics
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Always hear when you sigh
Never in my wordland
Could there be ways to reveal
In a phrase how I feel
Have you ever heard two turtle doves
Bill and coo when they love?
Music we make with our lips when we kiss
And there's a weepy old willow
He really knows how to cry
That's how I'd cry in my pillow
If you should tell me farewell and goodbye
Lullaby of Birdland whisper low
Kiss me sweet and we'll go
Flyin' high in Birdland
High in the sky up above
All because we're in love
The song "Lullaby of Birdland" is a jazz standard that has been covered by many artists over the years. The lyrics of the song are about the magical feeling that comes from being in love. The singer describes how every time their significant other sighs, they hear the "lullaby of Birdland." The singer goes on to say that there are no words in their world that could express how they feel about their partner.
The second verse compares the magic of music to the sound that two turtles make when they are in love. The singer describes the sensation of kissing their partner and the weeping willow tree that knows just how to cry, an imagery that represents the sorrow they would feel if their partner were to leave them. The singer then encourages their partner to whisper sweet nothings to them and take them on a journey to Birdland, a place that exists high in the sky because they are in love.
The overall message of the song is that love is an unexplainable force that creates a magical feeling that can transport us to other worlds. The lyrics are beautifully crafted, and the melody is equally entrancing. This song is an excellent example of how jazz music can express complex emotions with a combination of words and music.
Line by Line Meaning
Lullaby of Birdland, that's what I
I associate the melody of Birdland with something that comforts me.
Always hear when you sigh
I am reminded of the song when I hear you sigh.
Never in my wordland
Although I cannot express my feelings in words,
Could there be ways to reveal
There are no other means to convey my emotions.
In a phrase how I feel
I wish I could articulate my sentiments in a single sentence.
Have you ever heard two turtle doves
Have you listened to the sound of two doves in love?
Bill and coo when they love?
They make sweet noises when they are in love.
That's the kind of magic
It is a magical experience
Music we make with our lips when we kiss
The sound of our lips when we kiss is as enchanting as that of a dove’s.
And there's a weepy old willow
I know a willow tree that seems to share my sorrow.
He really knows how to cry
It appears to know how to express its grief well.
That's how I'd cry in my pillow
I would react similarly if you were to leave me.
If you should tell me farewell and goodbye
It would devastate me if you were to bid me farewell.
Lullaby of Birdland whisper low
Sing Birdland softly, like a lullaby.
Kiss me sweet and we'll go
Kiss me tenderly and we will fly away.
Flyin' high in Birdland
We will travel far, to a place of paradise.
High in the sky up above
We will be soaring in the heavens.
All because we're in love
All of this is a consequence of our love.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Tratore, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Shearing, George David Weiss
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@oicu812123
Beautiful song . Chet and Tommy are magical
@matthewsorbie4396
The story behind this song is quite something. Chet had just been diagnosed with a brain tumour, and the doctors were going to take him to hospital the next day. Tommy was awoken the next day by his hero Chet, at 4am. And Chet told tommy he had gotten an idea for the last song on their album. So they both rushed downstairs to Chets studio, in their pyjamas, and recorded this song in ONE take. This ended up being Chet Atkins’ last recorded song before he passed away in 2001
@apacheee
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@mck1972
Great story.
@clyde21641
I listen to this every morning to get the day going right, Tommy you are great I think. Thank you !!!!!
@tiemanschnitzel7940
Chet was a musical genius, as Tommy also is.
This song is pure beauty!
@ericeugene2531
This is the most beautiful song ever. Every time it plays you just close your eyes and take a trip down memory lane.
@2patero
It's hard to hold back tears when you think this beautiful tune was Chet's last gift to the world! Just remember if there was no Chet, there would be no Tommy!
@kjing8109
I love this song so much, I learned to play Tommy's solo version about a year ago. So fun to play. Hope music like this will be around and appreciated for many years to come
@floydadarne5414
two greats and both are humble too