DAY BY DAY
Ella Fitzgerald & The Tommy Flanagan Trio Lyrics
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Day by day
Oh dear Lord
Three things I pray
To see thee more clearly
Love thee more dearly
Follow thee more nearly
Day by day
Oh
Day by day
Day by day
Oh dear Lord
Three things I pray
To see thee more clearly
Love thee more dearly
Follow thee more nearly
Day by day
Day by day
Day by day
Oh dear Lord
Three things I pray
To see thee more clearly
Love thee more dearly
Follow thee more nearly
Day by day
Day by day
Day by day
Oh dear Lord
Three things I pray
To see thee more clearly
Love thee more dearly
Follow thee more nearly
Day by day
Day by day
Day by day
Oh dear Lord
Three things I pray
To see thee more clearly
Love thee more dearly
Follow thee more nearly
Day by day
Day by day
Day by day
Oh dear Lord
Three things I pray
To see thee more clearly
Love thee more dearly
Follow thee more nearly
Day by day
Day by day by day by day
The song "Day By Day" by Ella Fitzgerald with the Tommy Flanagan Trio is a beautiful prayer to the Lord. The lyrics repeat the same words over and over again, but with an increasing sense of urgency and devotion. The singer asks the Lord to help her see Him more clearly, to love Him more dearly, and to follow Him more nearly every day. The repetition of these simple yet profound words creates a sense of meditation, as if the singer is entering into a deep state of prayer.
The music is simple and understated, with a jazzy piano accompaniment by the Tommy Flanagan Trio. The piano chords gently glide and sway, creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere. Fitzgerald's voice is smooth and velvety, blending seamlessly with the instrumental accompaniment. Her phrasing is impeccable, adding an extra layer of emotion and meaning to the lyrics.
Overall, "Day By Day" is a beautiful prayer set to jazzy music, showcasing both Fitzgerald's vocal talent and Flanagan's piano artistry.
Line by Line Meaning
Day by day
Every day, without fail
Oh dear Lord
Addressing a higher power
Three things I pray
Asking for three specific things
To see thee more clearly
To have a clearer understanding of the higher power
Love thee more dearly
To have a stronger love for the higher power
Follow thee more nearly
To follow the higher power more closely
Day by day
Every day, without fail
Day by day by day by day
Repeating the importance of the daily prayer
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Written by: Sammy Cahn, Alex Stordhal, Paul Weston
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