Diana
Cornelia Froboess Lyrics

The song "Diana" by Cornelia Froboess was released in 1962 and became a number one hit in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The lyrics of the song are about a young girl named Diana who has fallen in love with an older man. Despite what others may say about the age difference, Diana is committed to praying for their love to last forever. The song highlights the thrill she gets when he holds her close, but she questions if he loves her back. She loves him with all her heart and hopes they will never part. The chorus of the song pleas for Diana to stay with the singer, and they express their love and adoration for her.

One interesting fact about the song is that it was originally written and performed by American singer Paul Anka, who wrote the song about a babysitter he had a crush on. However, Anka's version of the song did not achieve the same level of success as Froboess's German version. Another interesting fact is that the song has been covered by various artists over the years, including Neil Sedaka, who recorded it in English and had a hit with it in Italy.

Additionally, the song has been referenced in pop culture, including in the movie "American Graffiti," where it is played during a scene where a radio DJ attempts to locate a missing person named Diana. The song has also been used in a German TV show called "Tatort" and in an episode of the Italian TV series, "Don Matteo."

The chords for "Diana" are as follows:

Verse:
C F C G
I'm so young and you're so old
C F C G
This, my darling, I've been told
F G
I don't care just what they say
F G C
'Cause forever I will pray

Chorus:
C F C G
You and I will be as free
C F C G
As the birds up in the trees
F G
Oh, please stay by me, Diana

Verse:
C F C G
Thrills I get when you hold me close
C F C G
Oh, my darling, you're the most
F G
I love you but do you love me
F G C
Oh, Diana, can't you see

Chorus:
C F C G
I love you with all my heart
C F C G
And I hope we will never part
F G
Oh, please stay with me, Diana

Bridge:
F G
Oh, my darlin', oh, my lover
F G C
Tell me that there is no other

Chorus:
C F C G
Only you can take my heart
C F C G
And I hope we will never part
F G
Oh, please stay with me, Diana

Outro:
C F C G
Hold me, darling, ho-ho hold me tight
C F C G
Squeeze me baby with all your might
F G
Oh, please stay by me, Diana
C F C G
Oh, please, Diana
C F C G
Oh, please, Diana
C F C G
Oh, please, Diana