You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To
Chet Atkins Lyrics
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You'd be so nice by the fire
While the breeze on high, sang a lullaby
You'd be all my heart could desire
Under stars chilled by the winter
Under an August moon shining above
You'd be so nice, you'd be paradise
Under stars chilled by the winter
Under an August moon burning above
You'd be so nice, you'd be paradise
To come home to and love
Chet Atkins's 1957 song "You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To" is a romantic ballad that captures the longing for a loved one's presence. The song's narrator envisions their perfect homecoming scenario: a cozy fire, a gentle breeze, and their partner by their side. The opening lines express the joy and comfort they would feel if their loved one were there to greet them upon their return. The singer's desire is simple and sweet - all they need is the presence of the one they love.
As the stanza progresses, the lyrics paint a vivid picture of the environment - the breeze sings a soothing lullaby, making the moment even more special. The final two lines convey the depth of the singer's feelings, suggesting that their loved one would be the only thing that could complete them. In the second stanza, Atkins continues with the same theme but starts with a reference to winter and then mentions the shining August moon, thus juxtaposing two seasons, possibly symbolizing that the singer longs for their loved one all year round. The closing lines are repeated verbatim, emphasizing the singer's yearning for their loved one's company.
Line by Line Meaning
You'd be so nice to come home to
Returning home would be much more pleasant if you were there
You'd be so nice by the fire
With you by my side, sitting by the fire would be a most enjoyable experience
While the breeze on high, sang a lullaby
As the high breeze sings a soothing melody, my heart would be at peace with you near me
You'd be all my heart could desire
My heart's deepest desires would be met if you were with me
Under stars chilled by the winter
In the winter, under the cold, sparkling stars, I'd still find comfort with you
Under an August moon shining above
Even when the warmth of August is present, seeing the moon shine above us would be more beautiful with you by my side
You'd be so nice, you'd be paradise
Your presence alone would be enough to make me feel like I'm in paradise
To come home to and love
Coming home to you and loving you would be the ultimate joy and contentment in my life
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter
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That was so good, would like to watch more of Chet Atkins live from old concert👍🏻
སྒྲ་དབྱངས།
@Richard Durazo yes❤️😀
Richard Durazo
There are some many great concerts on youtube with Chet, did you watch him and Stanley Jordan yet?
Paul Martin
The Piano solo steals it!
Brian axb
Performances like this, most people will never hear about, a true shame that.
andynew2
Fantastic!
V Mc
Chet plays 2 guitars at once but one is invisible.
Richard Hudson
Just marvelous.
dgallent
The great Randy Goodrum on Piano and the late Larrie London on drums. Paul Yandel on guitar with Chet
RodnerTylerDuo
That phaser, OMG! So 1970's! But still cool AF.