Do Re Mi
Doris Day & Jimmy Joyce & The Children's Chorus Lyrics


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Do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti
My over there was passing me
She got a whole lot of rhythm when she walk
& I can hear rhythm when she talk
Do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti
Forget about the do-re & think about me

Do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti
I wonder, who can this creature be?
She ain't Mona Lisa as I can see
But I don't care, she looks good to me
Do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti
Forget about the do-re & think about me

Do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti
I can learn to love you, yes sir-ee
I may sound crazy, but it's so fine
Tell me pretty baby you're goin' high
Do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti
Forget about the do-re & think about me

Do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti
Let's get together & make whoopee
A-B-C-D-E-F-G
Cupid shootin' arrows 3 by 3
Do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti
Forget about the do-re & think about me

(repeat & fade):
Do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti
Forget about the do-re & think about me




A-B-C-D-E-F-G
Forget about the do-re & think about me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Do Re Mi" by Doris Day & Jimmy Joyce & The Children's Chorus are light-hearted and playful. The song starts with the famous musical notes from the Sound of Music's "Do-Re-Mi" song, but quickly takes a turn into a song about a woman who catches the singer's eye. The singer describes her as having rhythm in her walk and talk, indicating that he finds her attractive and interesting. He expresses a desire for her to forget about the musical notes and focus on him instead.


Throughout the song, the singer remains fixated on the woman and expresses a willingness to learn to love her. He states that he doesn't care if she isn't the Mona Lisa, as long as she looks good to him. The song ends with the suggestion of making whoopee and Cupid shooting arrows three by three.


Overall, "Do Re Mi" is a fun and quirky song about focusing on love rather than musical notes. The playful lyrics and upbeat melody make it a catchy tune that's sure to get stuck in your head.


Line by Line Meaning

Do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti
Let's start singing some notes


My over there was passing me
I saw a woman walking by


She got a whole lot of rhythm when she walk
She walks with confidence


& I can hear rhythm when she talk
She speaks with a certain rhythm and musicality


Forget about the do-re & think about me
Pay attention to me, not the notes we're singing


I wonder, who can this creature be?
I'm curious about who this woman is


She ain't Mona Lisa as I can see
She's not the most beautiful woman ever, but that doesn't matter


But I don't care, she looks good to me
I find her attractive


I can learn to love you, yes sir-ee
I could fall in love with you


I may sound crazy, but it's so fine
I know I might seem a bit irrational, but it's okay


Tell me pretty baby you're goin' high
Tell me you're interested in me as well


Let's get together & make whoopee
Let's have some fun together


A-B-C-D-E-F-G
Let's sing the alphabet


Cupid shootin' arrows 3 by 3
Cupid is shooting arrows and helping couples fall in love




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Oscar Ii Hammerstein, Richard Rodgers

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