Can't You Just See Yourself
Frank Sinatra Lyrics


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Can't you just see yourself in a gingham gown,
Little pink ribbons tied in your hair,
Sitting there by my side when we ride through town,
Folks'll turn around, oh how they'll tell.

Can't you just see yourself on a porch with me,
Watching a show that stars give for free.
One little word can do it, so say the word
And we'll have dozens of chicks, a house in the sticks,
Where people are glad to be known as hicks,
Can't you just see yourself in love with me?

Can't you just see yourself on a porch with me,
Watching a show that stars give for free.
One little word can do it, so say the word
And we'll have dozens of chicks, a house in the sticks,




Where people are glad to be known as hicks,
Can't you just see yourself in love with me?

Overall Meaning

The song "Can't You Just See Yourself?" by Frank Sinatra is a love song that speaks to the idyllic life that the singer imagines he could have with his beloved. The lyrics paint a picture of a perfect, pastoral existence: the singer sees his love in a gingham gown, with little pink ribbons in her hair, riding with him through town. He also envisions them sitting on a porch, watching a free show put on by stars, and living in a house in the country where they will have dozens of chicks and be known as hicks. The song's narrator is inviting his love to imagine this life with him, urging her to say the word that will make it all come true.


The song is both sweet and romantic, with a melody that is bright and playful. It speaks to the idea of a simpler, more innocent time, one where young love can be carefree and easy. The lyrics suggest a life that is unburdened by the trappings of materialism and social status, one where the couple can exist in a state of blissful contentment.


Overall, "Can't You Just See Yourself?" is a lovely romantic song that captures the essence of young love and the simple pleasures that it can bring.


Line by Line Meaning

Can't you just see yourself in a gingham gown,
Can't you imagine yourself wearing a simple, rustic dress, with little pink ribbons tying your hair and sitting next to me while we ride through town? People will notice and be envious of your beauty.


Sitting there by my side when we ride through town,
Sitting next to me, on our way to see and be seen by everyone in the community.


Folks'll turn around, oh how they'll tell.
People will stop and stare, marveling at how lovely you are.


Can't you just see yourself on a porch with me,
Can't you just imagine yourself relaxing next to me on a porch, watching a performance by famous entertainers provided for free?


Watching a show that stars give for free.
Watching a free show given by the local elite.


One little word can do it, so say the word
One word spoken by you, and everything would be perfect.


And we'll have dozens of chicks, a house in the sticks,
Together, we'll have many young women who will follow us and look up to us, and a home in a rural, quiet area.


Where people are glad to be known as hicks,
Living in a place where being called a 'hick' is a compliment, and where the simple, country life is celebrated.


Can't you just see yourself in love with me?
Can't you just see yourself falling deeply in love with me and being content with a simple, rural life together?




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JULE STYNE, SAMMY CAHN

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@ruthiebelle1

A darling show tune from "High Button Shoes", which has a beautiful love song, "You're My Girl", also recorded by Frank Sinatra. So sorry time has passed them by, but well worth a listen The hilarious Phil Silvers and Nanette Fabray starred in the show. 1947, I think. Give "Papa, Won't You Dance With Me" and the others a listen. Joyous!

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