Lullaby Of Broadway
Eddie Fisher (Vocal) Lyrics
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The lullaby of Broadway
The hip hooray and ballyhoo
The lullaby of Broadway
The rumble of a subway train
The rattle of the taxis
The daffodils who entertain
At Angelo's and Maxi's
It's early in the morning
Manhattan babies don't sleep tight
Until the dawn
Good night, baby
Good night, the milkman's on his way
Sleep tight, baby
Sleep tight, let's call it a day
Hey!
The band begins to go to town
And everyone goes crazy
You rock-a-bye your baby round
'Til everything gets hazy
Hush-a-bye, I'll buy you this and that
You hear a daddy saying
And baby goes home to her flat
To sleep all day
Good night, ba-aby
Good night, the milkman's on his way
Sleep tight, baby
Sleep tight, let's call it a day
Listen to the lullaby
Of old... Broad...way
The song "Lullaby of Broadway" is an upbeat tune that celebrates the excitement and energy of the city that never sleeps. The song starts off by inviting the listener to come along and listen to the lullaby of Broadway, which includes the hip hooray and ballyhoo of the city. The lyrics describe the various sounds of the city, from the rumble of the subway to the honking of the taxis, and even the entertainment provided by the dancers at Angelo's and Maxi's. The song then switches to a lullaby-style chorus that tells the listener to sleep tight as the milkman makes his way through the streets. The final verse describes the excitement of the night, as the band begins to play and everyone goes crazy, eventually leading to the baby being rocked to sleep.
The song was featured in the 1951 musical film of the same name, which starred Doris Day and Gene Nelson. The film was based on the Broadway musical of the same name, which premiered in 1935. The song itself was written by Harry Warren and Al Dubin, who were a prolific songwriting duo in the 1930s and 1940s. The song was one of the most popular tunes of the year and won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on along and listen to
Join me and listen carefully to
The lullaby of Broadway
The gentle, comforting and melodious sounds of the nightlife in Broadway
The hip hooray and ballyhoo
The excitement and cheerfulness of the people in Broadway
The rumble of a subway train
The sound of the train passing through the tunnels
The rattle of the taxis
The sound of taxis driving through the street
The daffodils who entertain
The street performers who bring joy and entertainment to the people of Broadway
At Angelo's and Maxi's
Performing at the popular clubs and restaurants named Angelo's and Maxi's
When a Broadway baby says good night
When a woman who lives in Broadway says good night
It's early in the morning
It is actually morning when the Broadway baby says good night
Manhattan babies don't sleep tight
Women living in Manhattan don't sleep well
Until the dawn
Until daylight breaks
Good night, baby
Sleep well, my dear
Good night, the milkman's on his way
Sleep well, the milkman will arrive soon
Sleep tight, baby
Sleep soundly and comfortably, my dear
Sleep tight, let's call it a day
Close your eyes, it's time to end the day
Hey!
An exclamation of excitement
The band begins to go to town
The live music starts, and it's getting louder
And everyone goes crazy
The crowds are getting wild and energetic
You rock-a-bye your baby round
You gently sway your partner or child in your arms
'Til everything gets hazy
Continuing until everything becomes blurred and unclear
Hush-a-bye, I'll buy you this and that
Soothe and calm, I'll provide for all your needs
You hear a daddy saying
You listen to a father figure speaking
And baby goes home to her flat
And the woman, who was called 'baby', returns to her apartment
To sleep all day
To rest and sleep for the whole day
Listen to the lullaby
Pay attention to the peaceful sounds
Of old... Broad...way
Of the traditional and historic neighborhood, Broadway
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HARRY WARREN, AL DUBIN
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