April In Paris
Fitzgerald & Peterson Lyrics

The song "April In Paris" by Ella Fitzgerald and Oscar Peterson is a classic jazz tune that expresses the singer's newfound appreciation for the beauty of spring and the joy it brings to their heart. The lyrics portray the singer as someone who has never truly experienced the charm of spring until they arrive in Paris during the month of April. The imagery of chestnuts in blossom and holiday tables under the trees creates a tranquil and romantic impression of the French capital.

The singer marvels at the feeling that the city invokes in them, a feeling that they describe as impossible to replicate. The joy of the season is palpable as the singer sings of the warmth of a loving embrace, a sentiment that has eluded them until they set foot in Paris in April. The song concludes with the singer questioning who they can turn to now that their heart has been won over by Paris.

"April In Paris" was first written in 1932 by Vernon Duke and Yip Harburg, but it was popularized by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong in the 1950s. The song has become a jazz standard and has been covered by countless artists, including Count Basie, Benny Carter, and Thelonious Monk. Interestingly, the song was not actually written in Paris; it was written in New York City as a tribute to the romanticism and beauty of the French capital.