Beautiful Delilah
Chuck Berry Lyrics


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Beautiful Delilah, sweet as apple pie
Always gets a second look from fellas passin' by
Every time you see her, she's with a different guy
Beautiful Delilah, that's the reason why

Rebecca don't allow me fool around with you
You are so tantalizing, you just can't be true
Beautiful Delilah, dressed in the latest style
Swingin' like a pendulum, walkin' down the aisle
Deep romantic eyes, speak so low and mild
Maybe she will settle down and marry after a while

Rebecca don't allow me fool around with you
You are so tantalizing, you just can't be true

Beautiful Delilah, bathin' in the sun
An audience of seventeen, and notice not a one
Local Casanova who wouldn't be outdone
Let her steal his heart away, break it just for fun





Rebecca don't allow me fool around with you
You are so tantalizing, you just can't be true

Overall Meaning

Chuck Berry's song Beautiful Delilah is a playful and flirtatious tribute to a woman who turns heads wherever she goes. Berry describes Delilah as sweet as apple pie and always getting a second look from fellas passing by. Despite the attention she attracts from other men, Berry desires her and can't resist her charms. However, Rebecca, who may be Berry's partner or a friend, doesn't approve of his infatuation with Delilah. Berry acknowledges that Delilah is tantalizing and suggests that she may not be faithful, but he can't help but be drawn to her.


Line by Line Meaning

Beautiful Delilah, sweet as apple pie
The singer is admiring Delilah and describing her as being very pleasant.


Always gets a second look from fellas passin' by
Delilah is attractive and catches the attention of many men.


Every time you see her she's with a different guy
Delilah is constantly changing partners, possibly indicating a lack of commitment.


Beautiful Delilah, that's the reason why
The reason why Delilah is with different men all the time is that she is beautiful.


Rebecca don't allow me fool around with you
The artist's significant other, Rebecca, is warning him not to engage with Delilah.


You are so tantalizing you just can't be true
The singer recognizes that Delilah is tempting but ultimately untrustworthy.


Beautiful Delilah, dressed in the latest style
Delilah is fashionable and up-to-date with her clothing choices.


Swingin' like a pendulum, walkin' down the aisle
Delilah walks with a sway in her step that is reminiscent of a pendulum swinging back and forth.


Deep romantic eyes, speak so low in miles
Delilah's eyes have a romantic quality to them and when she speaks her voice is soft and soothing.


Maybe she will settle down and marry after a while
There is a possibility that Delilah will eventually get married and settle down, although there is no guarantee.


Beautiful Delilah, bathin' in the sun
Delilah is sunbathing and enjoying the warmth of the sun's rays on her skin.


An audience of 17, and notice not a one
Despite being in the presence of a group of people, Delilah isn't attracting any attention towards herself.


Local Casanova who wouldn't be outdone
Delilah catches the eye of a man who is known for being a ladies' man and he isn't willing to let her get away without trying to pursue her.


Let her steal his heart away, break it just for fun
The man who is interested in Delilah is likely to fall for her and she may break his heart without any remorse or commitment to the relationship.




Lyrics © ENTERTAINMENT ONE U.S. LP
Written by: Chuck Berry

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Jack


on Little Marie (Alternate)

Yes, oh yes, Long Distance, I'll accept the charge, I'll pay
Which love one is calling me, I did not hear you say.
Both are deep within my hearth, her Mom and my Marie

It so good to hear your voice from Memphis, Tennessee

Oh, you mean so much to me, more than you'll ever know,
Surely, you have not forgot how much I love you so
If you would remember, Dear, and sometimes talk to me
Maybe that would reunite our home in Tennessee.

Last time I saw you, just before I had to leave
You did not want to see me off and promised not to grieve,
My hearth was tore apart as I looked back at my Marie
And there the peace is still remain with you in Tennessee.

I guess I should stop talking, after all you placed the call
But anyway that I can help, you know I'll help you all


Then she spoke and asked me to come back and see Marie
And live together in our home in Memphis, Tennessee.

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