My Romance
Dinah Shore Lyrics


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My romance doesn't have to have a moon in the sky
My romance doesn't need a blue lagoon standing by
No month of May, no twinkling stars
No hideaway, no soft guitars

My romance doesn't need a castle rising in Spain
Nor a dance to a constantly surprising refrain
Wide awake, I can make my most fantastic dream come true
My romance doesn't need a thing, but you

My romance

My romance





Wide awake, I can make my most fantastic dream come true
My romance doesn't need a thing, but you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dinah Shore’s My Romance are a beautiful expression of love where the singer reveals that she needs nothing but her beloved to be happy. The song starts by stating that she does not need a beautiful celestial setting to experience love or a picturesque natural spot. She does not even need special moments or accessories like twinkling stars, hiding places, or soft guitars to kindle her romance. She is satisfied with just being in the presence of her beloved, and his love is enough to ignite her passion. The lyrics suggest that her feelings are deep and genuine.


Further, the singer asserts that she does not need materialistic expressions of love like the castles of Spain or the constantly changing dance refrain, which are commonly associated with romantic tales. Rather, she believes that her dreams can come true as long as she has her love by her side. The singer asserts that her relationship is unique and unconventional, and it does not need any of the traditional symbols associated with love to survive. Instead, her love is based solely on the connection that exists between her and her beloved.


In conclusion, the lyrics of My Romance by Dinah Shore depict an unconventional form of love that is based solely on the connection between the two lovers. The song suggests that love needs no external stimulus, and the presence of the beloved is enough to kindle the passion and create a deep and lasting bond.


Line by Line Meaning

My romance doesn't have to have a moon in the sky
I don't need a cliched setting with a romantic backdrop.


My romance doesn't need a blue lagoon standing by
I don't need a picturesque beach with clear water.


No month of May, no twinkling stars
I don't need to follow the traditional signs of romance.


No hideaway, no soft guitars
I don't need a cozy spot or the music to create a romantic moment.


My romance doesn't need a castle rising in Spain
I don't need a grandeur place to enhance my romantic experience.


Nor a dance to a constantly surprising refrain
I don't need to follow the conventional steps of a romantic dance.


Wide awake, I can make my most fantastic dream come true
I can create my own version of a perfect romantic world.


My romance doesn't need a thing, but you
All I need for a romantic experience is to be with you.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LORENZ HART, RICHARD RODGERS

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Comments from YouTube:

@albertk6

What a fine duet both young both with wonderful voices that stayed with time.

@danilocayton3315

This is probably the kinds of song we'll probably enjoy in Heaven.

@trombonerist2856

this song is beautiful combine it with My Funny Valentine and God Bless The Child it's a pretty trio of songs

@onderbilalgelgor9394

masterpiece

@MarkBlackburnWPG

Dinah & Frank -- still my favorite duet (518 NFF shows after the first one):
Love that the opening "Dinah Shore" segment on today's latest Nancy For Frank 3-hour show (#519) on Siriusly Sinatra satellite radio: featuring her duet with Frank on the most popular song (most recordings) of any by my favorite composer, Richard Rodgers.

Track 5 -- Dinah and Frank -- MY ROMANCE

Coincidentally (or not) I'd just been re-reading my real-time 'liner notes' for Nancy Sinatra's very first "Nancy for Frank -Show No. 1” (05/27/2007) and wondering: Was it really THAT good? Frank's duet with Dinah Shore on MY ROMANCE? Oh yes! This is the version Bob in Boston was praising to me (recently) and I simply can’t imagine any duet more beautiful than this.

[Can't you almost hear a little Love, not just mutual respect, in their voices?]

Thanks for sharing, Catman916. Celebrated this night at Sinatra Family - Forum - "Siriusly Sinatra" - NFF SHOW #519: https://sinatrafamily.com/forum/showthread.php/50924-NFF-SHOW-519-Week-of-August-23-2020-SFF-Member-Andrew-Trager-Playlist-1/page2

@MarkBlackburnWPG

Still my favorite 'Duet' – FRANK & DINAH : Just re-reading, thanks to a link from Sinatra Family 'wise man' Bob in Boston, my real-time 'liner notes' for NFF “Show No. 1” (05/27/2007) and wondering: Was it really THAT good? Frank's duet with Dinah Shore on MY ROMANCE? [Back on May 27, 2007 re three tracks by Rodgers & Hart]
"LITTLE GIRL BLUE – A woman’s ballad, yet Sinatra delivers the finest reading by ANY singer, ever! And the audio quality is astonishing – like hearing this one for the first time. Is this a new digital take on a black vinyl original copy? Honestly, the high point of the show, so far!

SPRING IS HERE --- No, THIS is the high point. It must be a late 40s version; how can it sound this good? Much better sounding than my CD version. ‘Scuse me, I have something in my eye. So beautiful.

MY ROMANCE --- No, no – THIS is the highlight of hour three. This is the version Bob in Boston was warning me about the other day. With Dinah Shore. I simply can’t imagine any duet more beautiful than this. The best possible rendition of possibly Rodgers & Hart’s greatest ballad!

Nancy returns for a voice-over . . . "

So, do we feel the same way, 13 years on? Yes, indeed! The first version offered this day at YouTube? This one -- with lovely slide show and (deservedly) most “views” too -- 37,785.

Thanks for sharing catman916. Celebrated this day at Sinatra Family - Forum - "Siriusly Sinatra" - MY FAVORITE VERSION, YOURS TOO? https://sinatrafamily.com/forum/showthread.php/50225-My-Favorite-Version-(yours-too-)?p=1285670#post1285670

@catman916

Yes, she was. Even when she got older, she remained a very attractive woman.

@PurpleCorcra

2:38 ahh nice panda tie:-) haha

@robertenders9190

Dinah can sing with the best.

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