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Stompin' At the Savoy
Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong Lyrics
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Savoy, it wins you at a glance
Savoy, gives happy feet a chance to dance
Your old form just like a clinging vine
Your lips so warm and sweet as wine
Your cheek so soft and close to mine, divine
How my heart is singing
Never tired of romping
And stomping with you at the Savoy
What joy, a perfect holiday
Savoy, where we can glide and sway
Savoy, let me stomp away with you
Boo ba di ba di di bo bo bo
(Savoy) the home of sweet romance
(Savoy) wins you at a glance
(Swing it Ella) happy feet
A chance to dance at the Savoy
Like a clinging vine
So warm and sweet as wine
And close to mine, divine
How my heart is singing
While the band is swinging
I'm never tired of romping
And stomping with you at the Savoy
(Savoy) a perfect holiday
Where we can glide and sway
Let me stomp away with you
Da ba da ba di da doo loop
What joy to be together at Savoy
Romping and stomping with you at the Savoy
Never tired of romping
And stomping with you
While the band is romping
What do we do, what do we do
Jump, jump, jump, jump, swing at the Savoy
Romp, romp, romp, romp, romp at the Savoy
Could be was it
Atlantic city
Lord we would talk about that night
Yeah we're talking about some boy
Bet to the Savoy
Bet to the Savoy
To the Savoy
Never romping stomp away
We're shakin' at the Savoy
You shake my hand
The lyrics to Ella Fitzgerald's song "Stompin' At The Savoy" describe the joy and romance of dancing at the Savoy Ballroom in New York City. The singer praises the venue for its ability to create a romantic atmosphere that invites people to dance. The lyrics mention how the venue enchants with its charms and offers a night of perfect holiday where one can glide and sway to the rhythm of the band. The singer compares the physical closeness to that of a clinging vine and describes the sweetness of their lips as that of wine.
The chorus of "Stompin' At The Savoy" emphasizes the joy and excitement of dancing with your partner at this iconic venue. The lyrics suggest that the music will make your heart sing and that you will never tire of romping and stomping with your partner. The chorus also features the repetition of the word "Savoy", which serves to emphasize the importance and prominence of this venue as a place of joy and romance.
Line by Line Meaning
Savoy, the home of sweet romance
Savoy is a place where one can find love
Savoy, it wins you at a glance
Savoy's charm is irresistible
Savoy, gives happy feet a chance to dance
Savoy is a place to enjoy dancing
Your old form just like a clinging vine
You hold onto me tightly like a vine clinging to a wall
Your lips so warm and sweet as wine
Your kisses are tender and delightful like drinking wine
Your cheek so soft and close to mine, divine
The feeling of your cheek against mine makes me feel heavenly
How my heart is singing
My heart is filled with happiness
While the band is swinging
The music is energizing and enjoyable
Never tired of romping
I could dance all night
And stomping with you at the Savoy
Dancing with you at Savoy is so much fun
What joy, a perfect holiday
Being at Savoy brings so much happiness
Savoy, where we can glide and sway
We can move gracefully to the music at Savoy
Savoy, let me stomp away with you
I want to dance energetically with you at Savoy
What do we do, what do we do
Let's keep dancing and having fun
Jump, jump, jump, jump, swing at the Savoy
Let's dance with lots of energy and fun at Savoy
Romp, romp, romp, romp, romp at the Savoy
Let's dance around and enjoy ourselves at Savoy
We're shakin' at the Savoy
We're dancing with enthusiasm at Savoy
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Benny Goodman, Edgar Sampson, Chick Webb
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