by Rod McKuen
artist: Frank Sinatra
Love's Been Good to Me
Frank Sinatra Lyrics
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I have walked alone
Hiked a hundred highways
Never found a home
Still in all I'm happy
The reason is, you see
Once in a while along the way
Love's been good to me
There was a girl in Denver
Before the summer storm
Oh, her eyes were tender
Oh, her arms were warm
And she could smile away the thunder
Kiss away the rain
Even though she's gone away
You won't hear me complain
I have been a rover
I have walked alone
Hiked a hundred highways
Never found a home
Still in all I'm happy
The reason is, you see
Once in a while along the way
Love's been good to me
There was a girl in Portland
Before the winter chill
We used to go a-courtin'
Along October hill
And she could laugh away the dark clouds
Cry away the snow
It seems like only yesterday
As down the road I go
I've been a rover
I have walked alone
Hiked a hundred highways
Never found a home
Still in all I'm happy
The reason is, you see
Once in a while along the way
Love's been good to me
The song "Love's Been Good To Me" by Frank Sinatra talks about the life of a man who has been a wanderer his entire life, never having found a place he could call home. He has walked alone, hiked countless highways, yet he is happy because love comes to him once in a while. Despite being a drifter, he has been fortunate enough to experience love with two women, one in Denver and the other in Portland.
The man describes his first love in Denver, where he met her before the summer storm. Her tender eyes and warm arms could ease even the roughest of storms, and he was smitten by her. Although she is gone, the memory of her love can still make him smile, and he has no regrets about it. The second love was found in Portland, where the winter chill would have made life unbearable if not for her. She had a contagious laugh that could chase away dark clouds and cry away the snow. Although it feels like yesterday, he has to move forward down the road.
"Love's Been Good To Me" is a song about love's enduring power to create a sense of home and belonging even when life has not provided one. The man is content with his wanderings because he has found moments of meaning and happiness along the way. He knows that love may not always be there, but as long it comes once in a while, he is grateful for what it has brought to his life.
Line by Line Meaning
I have been a rover
I have been a wanderer, traveling from place to place without having a permanent home or settling down.
I have walked alone
I have been on my own for most of my travels, without any companions or loved ones by my side.
Hiked a hundred highways
I have traveled through many different routes and paths, never taking the same way twice.
Never found a home
Despite my travels, I have not yet found a place that I can truly call my own and feel a sense of belonging.
Still in all I'm happy
Despite the lack of a permanent home, I have found happiness in the experiences and memories I've accumulated throughout my travels.
The reason is, you see
I have a specific reason for my happiness, which I will reveal shortly.
Once in a while along the way
Occasionally, during my travels, a special person or moment crosses my path that brings me joy and positivity.
Love's been good to me
That special thing that brings me happiness is love, and it has been kind and generous to me at certain points in my life.
There was a girl in Denver
I had a romantic encounter with a girl in Denver that I vividly remember and cherish.
Before the summer storm
This encounter happened just before a stormy season or moment in my life.
Oh, her eyes were tender
The girl had gentle and caring eyes that showed me warmth and affection.
Oh, her arms were warm
The girl embraced me with a loving and comforting hug that left me feeling safe and secure.
And she could smile away the thunder
She had a power to make me feel calm and at ease, even during tumultuous and chaotic moments in life.
Kiss away the rain
She had a magical ability to make the rain disappear and leave me feeling happy and content, just with a kiss.
Even though she's gone away
Despite her absence in my current life, I still cherish the memories of the girl in Denver and the happiness she brought me.
You won't hear me complain
I am grateful for the love and positivity she brought me, and I won't complain or be negative about the fact that she is no longer here.
There was a girl in Portland
I had another romantic encounter with a girl in Portland that I remember fondly.
Before the winter chill
This encounter also happened before a cold and harsh season or moment in my life.
We used to go a-courtin'
We used to pursue each other romantically, courting each other with love and affection.
Along October hill
We would spend romantic moments during the autumn season, possibly on a hill overlooking the beautiful foliage.
And she could laugh away the dark clouds
She had the ability to make me feel lighthearted and happy, even during sad and difficult moments in life.
Cry away the snow
She had a special way of making tears disappear, just like how snow melts away with warmth and love.
It seems like only yesterday
The memory of this girl and our romantic encounters is fresh in my mind, as if it happened just yesterday.
As down the road I go
As I continue on my travels and journey in life, I will always appreciate the love and positivity that these girls brought me, and use it to continue finding happiness along the way.
Lyrics © DELLA BLUE MUSIC LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROD MCKUEN
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@seandunne267
Well. Well. Well,
...another song, another memory,. ... another Smile. And how I love how Frank sings. It's as if he's been there in his Songs,. ....of which really, he has.!!
Her name (not was) but rather IS, Joyce.
And she had an appt w God, (of which we all do) And she's w The Best of The Best.
...and on this Mothers Day, I smile in Gratitude. Why.?!!?
...because, I Have been a Rover,
Hitched a 100 Hiways, never found a Home. But for almost 10 years, I was blessed in having Joyce, so beautiful, so elegant, so God Loving.
And now I say,
" And Loves been good to Me."
Thank You Bunny, Thank You Frank.
Sean.
@josephanthony6264
I hadn't heard this song since I was 6 years old. It started playing after choosing it by accident on here and the memories immediately flooded in. As I said I was only 6 years old in 1969 but my dad must have played the song incessantly back then for me to recall it as I did.. With the harpsichord it is a beautiful song kinda sad yet very beautiful.
@George-er9te
My favorite song sung by Frank ,brings a tear to the eye ,lovely production 👍👍
@regentapeck4444
Brings back pleasant memories. Bless his soul.
@thomasmcclean4352
An absolutely excellent song from an absolutely excellent singer.
@josecampos5533
Another Frank's great performance! R.I.P., Master!
@vivienne9906
My dad used to sing this all the time especially when he was drunk. 😂 Lovely song!
@mariahvarderod7560
This record for me is a piles of remembrances...the past and the present in a lovely mixture🎉❤
@seandunne267
Well. Well. Well,
...another song, another memory,. ... another Smile. And how I love how Frank sings. It's as if he's been there in his Songs,. ....of which really, he has.!!
Her name (not was) but rather IS, Joyce.
And she had an appt w God, (of which we all do) And she's w The Best of The Best.
...and on this Mothers Day, I smile in Gratitude. Why.?!!?
...because, I Have been a Rover,
Hitched a 100 Hiways, never found a Home. But for almost 10 years, I was blessed in having Joyce, so beautiful, so elegant, so God Loving.
And now I say,
" And Loves been good to Me."
Thank You Bunny, Thank You Frank.
Sean.
@samanthajones3569
Any Dad who sang this to you as a child was a gentleman and a hero in his life time. Love you dad miss you forever but I have this song to remember you. I am blessed ❤
@dengushacking4280
My grandpa passed away 2020 and I miss him very much so I litsen to a tape of when he sings this song, R.I.P🕊🪦🥺