April In Paris
Ella & Billie Lyrics


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I never knew the charm of spring
I never met it face to face
I never new my heart could sing
I never missed a warm embrace

Till April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom
Holiday tables under the trees
April in Paris, this is a feeling

That no one can ever reprise
I never knew the charm of spring
I never met it face to face
I never new my heart could sing
I never missed a warm embrace

Till April in Paris




Whom can I run to
What have you done to my heart

Overall Meaning

April in Paris is a classic song that describes the beauty and allure of the spring season in the French capital. The lyrics are simple, yet poignant, as they describe the transformation that the city undergoes during this time of year. The singer confesses to never having appreciated the magic of spring until they experienced it in Paris. The blossoming chestnuts, the holiday tables under the trees, and the overall atmosphere of the city all combine to create a feeling that the singer describes as being incomparable.


The final lines of the song are particularly powerful, as the singer wonders aloud what they have done to deserve such a heart-warming experience in the city of love. The song is a tribute to Paris, but it is also a testament to the magic of springtime and the power it has to transform even the most hardened of hearts.


Overall, April in Paris is a beautiful song that captures the essence of spring in one of the world's most romantic cities.


Line by Line Meaning

I never knew the charm of spring
I had never truly experienced the beauty and allure of spring before


I never met it face to face
I had never personally witnessed the beauty of spring - until now


I never new my heart could sing
I had never felt such a vibrant and joyful emotion within myself before


I never missed a warm embrace
I had never longed for the embrace and comfort of another person - until now


Till April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom
Only during the month of April in the magical city of Paris, during the blooming of chestnut trees


Holiday tables under the trees
Are there festively decorated tables situated beneath the trees


April in Paris, this is a feeling
The experience of being in Paris in April is more than just a physical sensation - it is an emotional and mental state


That no one can ever reprise
Such a unique and cherished experience cannot be replicated or relived by anyone else


Till April in Paris
It wasn't until I arrived in Paris in April


Whom can I run to
I don't know who or where to turn for guidance or comfort


What have you done to my heart
The beauty and atmosphere of Paris in April has captured and enraptured my heart and soul, leaving me somewhat stunned and unable to fully comprehend what has happened to me




Lyrics © SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: E. Y. HARBURG, VERNON DUKE

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@coralinejones994

April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom
Holiday tables under the trees
April in Paris, this is a feeling
No one can ever reprise
I never knew the charm of spring
Never met it face to face
I never new my heart could sing
Never missed a warm embrace
Till April in Paris
Whom can I run to
What have you done to my heart
Yes, April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom
Holiday tables under the trees
April in Paris, this is a feeling
No one can ever reprise
I never knew the charm of spring
Never met it face to face
I never new my heart could sing
Never missed a warm embrace
Till April in Paris
Now whom can I run to
Oh, what have you done to my heart
I never knew the charm of spring
Never met it face to face
I never new my heart could sing
Never missed a warm embrace
Till April in Paris
Whom can I run to
What have you done to my heart



All comments from YouTube:

@gerardomoreno6704

I completely adore Billie Holiday. This version of april in Paris leave me speechless.

@MrJonahWhaler

And Bass – Red Mitchell, Drums – Alvin Stoller, Guitar – Barney Kessel, Piano – Jimmy Rowles, Tenor Saxophone – Ben Webster, Trumpet – Harry "Sweets" Edison

@boquitade83

All the more enjoyable when you love April in Paris...because Billie IS April in Paris 😊😊😊😊

@coralinejones994

April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom
Holiday tables under the trees
April in Paris, this is a feeling
No one can ever reprise
I never knew the charm of spring
Never met it face to face
I never new my heart could sing
Never missed a warm embrace
Till April in Paris
Whom can I run to
What have you done to my heart
Yes, April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom
Holiday tables under the trees
April in Paris, this is a feeling
No one can ever reprise
I never knew the charm of spring
Never met it face to face
I never new my heart could sing
Never missed a warm embrace
Till April in Paris
Now whom can I run to
Oh, what have you done to my heart
I never knew the charm of spring
Never met it face to face
I never new my heart could sing
Never missed a warm embrace
Till April in Paris
Whom can I run to
What have you done to my heart

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thank you!

@jeanettejordan8727

So beautiful.

@asteriosangelidis2790

Oh Billie Holiday, my dearest!

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@fabiocamarri

Excellent music

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