My Kind of Town
Frank Sinatra Lyrics


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Now this could only happen to a guy like me
And only happen in a town like this
So may I say to each of you most gratefully
As I throw each one of you a kiss

This is my kind of town, Chicago is
My kind of town, Chicago is
My kind of people too
People who smile at you

And each time I roam, Chicago is
Calling me home, Chicago is
Why I just grin like a clown
It's my kind of town

My kind of town, Chicago is
My kind of town, Chicago is
My kind of razzmatazz
And it has, all that jazz

And each time I leave, Chicago is
Tuggin' my sleeve, Chicago is
The Wrigley building, Chicago is
The union stockyard, Chicago is




One town that won't let you down
It's my kind of town

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Frank Sinatra's song My Kind Of Town are an ode to Chicago, a city that holds a special place for the singer. Sinatra sings about how unique Chicago is, and how it could only happen to someone like him in a city like this. He shows his gratitude towards the people of Chicago for welcoming him with open arms and throwing him kisses. For Sinatra, Chicago is his kind of town. He loves the people, the razzmatazz, and all that jazz. Every time he leaves this city, Chicago tugs at his sleeve and calls him home, making him grin like a clown. Chicago has the Wrigley building, the union stockyards, and is one town that won't let you down.


Frank Sinatra's love for Chicago was evident in many of his performances, and My Kind Of Town remains one of his most iconic tributes to this city. The song has been used extensively in popular culture, including a reference in the hit TV series The Sopranos. The song was co-written by Sammy Cahn and James Van Heusen, who worked closely with Sinatra on many of his songs. My Kind Of Town was originally written for the 1964 movie Robin and the 7 Hoods, which starred Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Bing Crosby. In the movie, Sinatra's character Robbo is a gangster who runs a popular nightclub in Chicago.


The song has gone on to become a timeless classic, and it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2015. The melody, lyrics, and Sinatra's smooth voice make My Kind Of Town a joy to listen to, transporting the listener to the bustling streets of Chicago. The song has become synonymous with the city, and it remains a beloved tribute to one of America's most iconic cities.


Line by Line Meaning

Now this could only happen to a guy like me
I feel extremely lucky to experience something like this.


And only happen in a town like this
This is such a unique and special town.


So may I say to each of you most gratefully
I'd like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone here.


As I throw each one of you a kiss
I want to thank all of you by throwing a kiss to each and every one of you.


This is my kind of town, Chicago is
Chicago is the perfect place for me and everything I'm about.


My kind of people too
I love the people here in Chicago.


People who smile at you
The people in Chicago are friendly and approachable.


And each time I roam, Chicago is
No matter where I go, I can't help but think of Chicago.


Calling me home, Chicago is
Chicago feels like home to me, no matter where I am.


Why I just grin like a clown
I can't stop smiling when I think of Chicago.


It's my kind of town
Chicago is the perfect place for me, and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else.


My kind of razzmatazz
I love the energy and excitement of Chicago.


And it has, all that jazz
Chicago has everything I love, including the famous jazz music scene.


And each time I leave, Chicago is
I can't stop thinking about Chicago, even when I'm away.


Tuggin' my sleeve, Chicago is
Chicago has a hold on my heart and won't let me go.


The Wrigley building, Chicago is
The iconic Wrigley building is just one of the many things that makes Chicago so special.


The union stockyard, Chicago is
Even the stockyard in Chicago has a unique charm that I love.


One town that won't let you down
Chicago is a reliable and wonderful place that I can always count on.


It's my kind of town
No matter where I go, Chicago will always be my favorite place.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JIMMY VAN HEUSEN, SAMMY CAHN

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Mike


on The Lady Is A Champ

eight

She gets too hungry for dinner at eight
She can't eat late and stay up all night, because unlike society types, she has to get up in the morning.

She likes the theatre and never comes late
She cares more about seeing the play than being seen making an entrance.

She never bothers with people she'd hate
Her friends are friends, not social trophies.

Doesn't like crap games with barons or earls
While barrns and earls probably don't play craps, she associates with friends, not people to be seen with.

Won't go to Harlem in ermine and pearls
She doesn't "slum", the practice of the rich in the 30's, when the song was written, of touring poor neighborhoods dressed in rich clothes to "tut, tut" about the deplorable conditions, and congratulate each other for "caring about the poor"

Won't dish the dirt with the rest of the girls
Doesn't trade gossip for acceptance among an in-crowd


She likes the free, fresh wind in her hair
She cares more about how her hair feels than conforming with current hair fashions

Hates California, it's cold and it's damp
Since most of California is noticeably warmer and / or drier than New York, where the play the song was written for is set, this is probably a facetious excuse to like what she likes.


And she won't go to Harlem in Lincoln's or Ford's
Another reference to slumming, but facetious, since Lincolns and Fords were middle-class, not luxury brands when the lyric was written

Anonymous


on Try a Little Tenderness

Here are the correct lyrics

Try A Little Tenderness - Frank Sinatra - Lyrics

Oh she may be weary
Women do get wearied
Wearing that same old shabby dress
And when she’s weary
You try a little tenderness

You know she’s waiting
Just anticipating things she’ll may never possess
While she is without them
Try just a little bit of tenderness

It’s not just sentimental
She has her grieve and her care
And the words that soft and gentle
Makes it easier to bear
You wont regret it
Women don't forget it
Love is their whole happiness
And it’s all so easy
Try a little tenderness

Musical Interlude

And, it’s all so easy
Try a little tenderness

Daniel


on The Way You Look Tonight

I met Frank Jr. in Las Vegas, a real gentleman. RIP you both.

Giorgi Khutashvili


on Theme from New York, New York

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