Rhythm & Romance
Ella Fitzgerald and Her Famous Orchestra Lyrics


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Rhythm and romance
Romance and rhythm
Taught me to sparkle anew
Brought me dream-of-able you
Sweetheart

Rhythm and romance
Romance and rhythm
An inconceivable pair
That gave our budding affair
Its start

The stars gleam
The moon beams
The skies seem to smile
The breeze flies
A tree sighs
Please stay around a while

Rhythm and romance
Romance and rhythm
A combination so real
An invitation to steal
Your heart

Now the stars gleam
The moon beams
The skies seem to smile
Oh, the breeze flies
A tree sighs
Please, stay around a while

Rhythm and romance
Romance and rhythm
A combination so real




Oh, oh, an invitation to steal
Your heart

Overall Meaning

In "Rhythm and Romance," Ella Fitzgerald expresses her appreciation for the powerful combination of music and love. The song begins by acknowledging the transformative power of these two elements, which have taught her to "sparkle anew." She then reveals that they have led her to a person whom she sees as "dream-of-able," and who has become the focus of her budding romance.


Throughout the song, Fitzgerald underscores the role of rhythm and romance in creating a sense of magic and wonder in the world. The stars gleam, the moon beams, and the skies seem to smile, all thanks to the power of this pair. Even the wind and the trees appear to join in the love story, expressing a desire for the couple to stay around for a while longer. The song closes with a final invitation to steal the heart of the beloved, emphasizing the potency of the bond forged by rhythm and romance.


Line by Line Meaning

Rhythm and romance
The pairing of lively music and passionate love


Romance and rhythm
The combination of boundless love and energetic music


Taught me to sparkle anew
The fusion of music and love rejuvenated my spirit


Brought me dream-of-able you
The harmony of rhythm and romance made me dream of finding someone like you


An inconceivable pair
The tantalizing mix of music and love is hard to imagine


That gave our budding affair its start
Rhythm and romance started our passionate relationship with each other


The stars gleam
The twinkling stars light up the sky


The moon beams
The moon casts its luminous glow


The skies seem to smile
The cheerful sky appears content


The breeze flies
The gusts of wind carry us along


A tree sighs
The rustling of the leaves create a sighing sound


Please stay around a while
Let us enjoy the beauty of the moment a little longer


A combination so real
The harmonious blend of music and love feels authentic


An invitation to steal your heart
The rhythm and romance of this song beckons you to fall in love




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BURTON, JOHNSON, WHITING

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