I’ll String Along With You
Doris Day & Buddy Clark Lyrics
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But no angel ever came along
Then one happy afternoon I met you
And my heart began to sing a song
Somehow, I mistook you for an angel
But now I'm glad that I was wrong
(Both)
'Cause angels are so few
But until the day that one comes along
I'll string along with you
I'm looking for an angel
To sing my love song to
And until the day that one comes along
I'll sing my song to you
(Doris)
For every little fault that you have
Say, I've got three or four
(Buddy)
The human little faults that you do have
Just make me love you more
You may not be an angel
But still I'm sure you'll do
(Both)
So until the day that one comes along
I'll string along with you
(Doris)
For every little fault that you have
Say, I've got three or four
(Buddy)
The human little faults you do have,
Just make me love you more
(Doris)
Because you're such an angel
That's why I'm sure you'll do
So until the day that one comes along
I know just what I'll do
(Both)
I'll string along with you
The song "I'll String Along With You" by Doris Day and Buddy Clark is about finding love unexpectedly with someone who may not be perfect or "an angel," but accepting and being content with what they have. The lyrics express the desire to find an angel, someone perfect who can sing a love song to and who can be ideal in every way. However, the singer realizes that the person they have found may not be perfect, but they have come to appreciate their faults and accept them, knowing that they are still a great partner for them. In this way, the song expresses a simple and sincere message that love does not come in perfect packages, but it is what you make of it and the effort you put into the relationship that truly matters.
Throughout the song, the two singers trade verses and harmonize on the chorus, expressing their mutual appreciation for one another, regardless of their faults. The melody is simple and the lyrics are straightforward, but the sentiment in the song is heartfelt and endearing. The songwriters, Johnny Mercer and Harry Warren, wrote the song for a 1934 film called "20 Million Sweethearts" and it has since become a jazz standard, covered by numerous artists.
Line by Line Meaning
All my life I've waited for an angel
I have always been searching for the perfect person to love
But no angel ever came along
I have never found that perfect person
Then one happy afternoon I met you
But then I met you on a joyful day
And my heart began to sing a song
And you made me feel happy and hopeful
Somehow, I mistook you for an angel
At first, I thought you were the perfect person I've been looking for
But now I'm glad that I was wrong
But now I realize that being wrong about you is even better
You may not be an angel
You may not be perfect
'Cause angels are so few
Because finding the perfect person is rare
But until the day that one comes along
But until I find that perfect person
I'll string along with you
I'll still be with you and enjoy our time together
I'm looking for an angel
I'm still searching for that perfect person
To sing my love song to
To share my love and affection with
And until the day that one comes along
And until I find that perfect person
I'll sing my song to you
I'll express my love and affection to you
For every little fault that you have
Even though you're not perfect
Say, I've got three or four
I still love you despite your flaws
The human little faults that you do have
The imperfections that make you human
Just make me love you more
Just make me appreciate and care for you even more
But still I'm sure you'll do
But I'm still confident that you're the right person for me
Because you're such an angel
Because you're so wonderful to me
So until the day that one comes along
So until I find that perfect person
I know just what I'll do
I'll still be with you and cherish every moment
I'll string along with you
I'll still be with you and enjoy our time together
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AL DUBIN, HARRY WARREN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tk8724
Such beautiful harmony and so romantic. Thanks for posting.
@BigBingFan
The PERFECT PAIRING! Love their harmony & sincerity, and VOICES! Please, more Buddy Clark, Prof78!
@moonjazz
Wow 🥰🥰🥰 this is so beautiful. I can feel the feelings and warmth in my heart. Such magical music to my ears 🥰 🥰 🥰
@patrickryan1515
Song sounds so sad now that both Buddy and Doris are gone. Too many good things slipping away; too much bad on board.
@joelake7986
True, both are gone, but their music is still with us. I thank God for the78prof for helping to keep the music alive.
@moonjazz
Thank you for sharing 😊