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Sh-Boom
Crew-Cuts The Lyrics


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(Hey nonny ding dong, alang, alang, alang
Boom ba-doh, ba-doo, ba-doodle-ay)

Oh, life could be a dream
If I could take you up in paradise up above
If you would tell me I'm the only one that you love
Live could be a dream, sweetheart

(Hello, hello again, sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again)
Oh, life could be a dream
If only all my precious plans would come true
If you would let me spend my whole life lovin' you
Life could be a dream, sweetheart

Now every time I look at you
Something is on my mind
If you do what I want you to
Baby, we'd be so fine

Oh, life could be a dream
If I could take you up in paradise up above
If you would tell me I'm the only one that you love
Life could be a dream, sweetheart

Sh-boom sh-boom, ya-da-da da-da-da da-da-da da
Sh-boom sh-boom, ya-da-da da-da-da da-da-da da
Sh-boom sh-boom, ya-da-da da-da-da da-da-da da sh-boom

Sh-boom sh-boom, ya-da-da da-da-da da-da-da da
Sh-boom sh-boom, ya-da-da da-da-da da-da-da da
Sh-boom sh-boom, ya-da-da da-da-da da-da-da da sh-boom

Every time I look at you
Somethin' is on my mind
If you do what I want you to
Baby, we'd be so fine

Life could be a dream
If I could take you up in paradise up above
If you would tell me I'm the only one that you love
Life could be a dream, sweetheart

(Hello hello again, sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again
Boom sh-boom)
Hey nonny ding dong, alang, alang, alang
Ba-doh, ba-doo, ba-doodle-ay
Life could be a dream
(Life could be a dream, sweetheart

Life could be a dream
If only all my precious plans would come true
If you would let me spend my whole life lovin' you
Life could be a dream, sweetheart

Sweetheart

Overall Meaning

The Crew-Cuts’ “Sh-Boom” is a classic doo-wop song from the 1950s that speaks to the dream of a perfect life with a perfect partner. The lyrics express the idea that if everything goes according to plan, they could reach a state of true bliss. The song also uses musical techniques such as the repetition of words and catchy melodies, which reflect the upbeat and hopeful mood of the lyrics.


The song begins with “Hey nonny ding dong, alang, alang, alang, boom ba-doh, ba-doo, ba-doodle-ay” which adds to the whimsical yet fun nature of doo-wop music. The lyrics continue to say “life could be a dream if I could take you up in paradise up above/ if you would tell me I’m the only one that you love/ life could be a dream, sweetheart.” These lines are representative of the dream of a perfect life with a perfect partner.


The sentiment of the song is romantic and charming, it represents an era in music that relied on the simplicity of expression to convey the message of love and companionship. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the hopefulness of the lyrics, “life could be a dream if only all my precious plans come true/ if you would let me spend my whole life loving you/ life could be a dream, sweetheart”.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, life could be a dream
The singer is expressing their desire for a better life.


If I could take you up in paradise up above
The singer wishes they could take their loved one to a better place.


If you would tell me I'm the only one that you love
The singer needs reassurance from their loved one that they are the only one and are loved.


Live could be a dream, sweetheart
The artist envisions a better life, where they and their loved one are happy and in love.


If only all my precious plans would come true
The artist has specific goals they hope to achieve.


Now every time I look at you
The singer is affected by their loved one's presence.


Something is on my mind
The singer is preoccupied with thoughts of their loved one.


If you do what I want you to
The artist has specific desires from their loved one.


Baby, we'd be so fine
The artist believes their relationship would improve if their desires were met.


Sh-boom sh-boom, ya-da-da da-da-da da-da-da da
This is a chorus with no specific meaning, meant to convey a sense of joy and rhythm.


Every time I look at you
The singer is heavily affected by seeing their loved one.


Life could be a dream, sweetheart
The artist continues to yearn for a better life with their loved one.


Hey nonny ding dong, alang, alang, alang
The singer uses playful and nonsense words to convey their excitement and joy.


Ba-doh, ba-doo, ba-doodle-ay
Similar to the previous line, the singer uses nonsense words to convey joy and rhythm.


Life could be a dream
The singer repeats their desire for a better life with their loved one.


If you would let me spend my whole life lovin' you
The artist is expressing their devotion and desire to love their loved one for their entire life.


Sweetheart
The artist continues to emphasize their love and affection for their partner.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES C KEYES, CARL FEASTER, FLOYD MC RAE, CLAUDE FEASTER, JAMES W. EDWARDS

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@Angel-pg5jj

Life could be a dream
Life could be a dream
Do-roo-do-do, sh-boom
Life could be a dream
Sh-boom, if I could take you to a paradise up above
If you will tell me I'm the only one that you love
Life could be a dream, sweetheart, hello, hello again
Sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again, boom
Life could be a dream
If only all my precious plans would come true
If you would let me spend my whole life loving you
Life could be a dream, sweetheart (Do-roo-do-do, sh-boom)
Every time I look at you
Something is on my mind
If you do what I want you to
Baby, we could be so fine
Oh, life could be a dream
Sh-boom, if I could take you to a paradise up above
Sh-boom, and tell me, darling, I'm the only one that you love
Life could be a dream, sweetheart, hello, hello again
Sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again, boom
Oh, life could be a dream
Life could be a dream, sweetheart
Do-roo-do-do, sh-boom
Do-roo-do-do, sh-boom
Do-roo-do-do, sh-boom
Do-roo-do-do, sh-boom
Do-roo-do-do, sh-boom
Do-roo-do-do, sh-boom
Do-roo-do-do, sh-boom
Whoa, life could be a dream
Sh-boom, if I could take you up to paradise up above
Sh-boom, and tell me, darling, I'm the only one that you love
Life could be a dream, sweetheart, hello, hello again
Sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again, boom
Oh, life could be a dream
Life could be a dream
Do-roo-do-do, sh-boom



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