And on this farm there was a … Read Full Bio ↴Ol' MacDonald had a farm, ee-yi-ee-yi-ooo.
And on this farm there was a chick, the purdiest chick I know.
With a little curve here and a little curve there
This chick she had curves everywhere,
Ol' MacDonald had a farm, ee-yi-ee-yi-ooo.
And, oh, this chick she had a walk, ee-yi-ee-yi-ooo.
And how this walk would drive 'em wild, swingin' to and fro.
With a little wiggle here and a little wiggle there,
Man this chicks had wiggles to spare.
Ol' Macdonald had a farm, ee-yi-ee-yi-ooo.
When she went walkin' in the town, ee-yi-ee-yi-ooo,
the local gentry popped their eyes, tarnation, what a show.
With a gol dang here and a gosh darn there,
Heaven's to Betsy, I do declare!
Ol' Macdonald had a farm, ee-yi-ee-yi-ooo.
There was a barn dance saturday night, ee-yi-ee-yi-ooo.
And the fellas came from miles around just to see her do-see-do.
With a promenade here and a promenade there, At a square dance boy,
this chick was no square. Ol' Macdonald had a farm, ee-yi-ee-yi-ooo.
I used to be a travelin' man, eeeee-yi-ooo.
Until I hit MacDonald's place things were mighty slow.
With a little chick here and a little chick there,
I didn't have a real chick anywhere.
Old Macdonald had a farm, ee-yi-ee-yi-ooo.
This farmer's daughter knocked me out, ee-yi-ee-yi-ooo. (Ah -hah!)
I asked Macdonald for her hand and Pappy hollered: "go".
With a little curve here and a little curve there,
A goll dang here and a gosh darn there,
A do-see-do here and a promenade there,
Got my own private county fair.
That Ol' Macdonald had a farm, ee-yi-oo ii-ooooooo.
Ol' Macdonald
Frank Sinatra Lyrics
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And on this farm there was a chick, the prettiest chick I know
With a little curve here and a little curve there
This chick, she had curves everywhere
Ol' Mac Donald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O
And oh, this chick she had to walk, E-I-E-I-O
And how this walk would drive 'em wild, swinging to and 'fro
Man this chick had wiggles to spare
Ol' Mac Donald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O
When she went walking into town, E-I-E-I-O
The local gentry popped their eyes, tarnation what a show
With a goldang here and a goshdarn there
Heavens to Betsy, I do declare
Ol' Mac Donald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O
There was a barn dance Saturday night, E-I-E-I-O
And the fellows came from miles around just to see her dosey-do
With a promenade here and a promenade there
At a square dance, boy, this chick was no square
Ol' MacDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O
I used to be a traveling man, E-I-O
Until I hit MacDonald's place, things were mighty slow
With a little chick here and a little chick there
I didn't have a real chick anywhere
Ol' MacDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O
This farmer's daughter knocked me out, E-I-E-I-O, aha
I asked MacDonald for her hand and pop, he hollered "Go"
With a little curve here and a little wiggle there
A goldang here and a goshdarn there
A dosey-do here and a promenade there
Got my own private county fair
Cause ol' MacDonald had a farm, E-I-O-I-O
The lyrics to Frank Sinatra's song "Ol' Mac Donald" are a playful interpretation of the traditional children's song about the farmer and his animals. However, in this version, the focus is on a particular girl on Mac Donald's farm who is described as the "prettiest chick" with curves and wiggles that drive the boys wild. The singer, a former traveling man, comes to Mac Donald's farm and falls for this girl, asking for her hand in marriage. Despite Mac Donald's initial reluctance, he ultimately agrees to the union, and the singer describes his joy at having his own "private county fair" with his newfound love.
On the surface, the song appears to be a lighthearted and humorous take on a classic nursery rhyme. However, some interpret the song's references to the girl's curves and wiggles as objectifying and sexist. It is worth noting that "Ol' Mac Donald" was written and recorded in the 1950s, a time when gender roles were much more rigid and traditional.
Despite potential controversy, "Ol' Mac Donald" is a staple of Frank Sinatra's discography and remains a beloved song for many. The catchy melody and clever lyrics make it a fun and nostalgic tune for listeners of all ages.
Line by Line Meaning
Ol' Mac Donald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O
There was a man named Mac Donald who owned a farm
And on this farm there was a chick, the prettiest chick I know
There was a very pretty girl on his farm
With a little curve here and a little curve there
She had an attractive figure with curves in all the right places
This chick, she had curves everywhere
Throughout her body, she had alluring curves
And oh, this chick she had to walk, E-I-E-I-O
Her walk was captivating
And how this walk would drive 'em wild, swinging to and 'fro
Men would become entranced watching her sway as she walked
Man this chick had wiggles to spare
She had plenty of captivating wiggles
When she went walking into town, E-I-E-I-O
She would go into town for errands or socializing
The local gentry popped their eyes, tarnation what a show
People in town were astonished by her beauty and grace
With a goldang here and a goshdarn there
They expressed their awe and amazement using colloquial exclamations
There was a barn dance Saturday night, E-I-E-I-O
At the farm, there was a barn dance held on Saturdays
And the fellows came from miles around just to see her dosey-do
Men would travel a great distance just to watch her dance
At a square dance, boy, this chick was no square
She was an excellent dancer, especially at square dances
I used to be a traveling man, E-I-O
The singer of this song used to travel a lot
Until I hit MacDonald's place, things were mighty slow
But when he came to Mac Donald's farm, things became more exciting
I didn't have a real chick anywhere
The singer did not have a girlfriend or love interest before meeting Mac Donald's daughter
This farmer's daughter knocked me out, E-I-E-I-O, aha
Mac Donald's daughter captured the singer's heart and attention
I asked MacDonald for her hand and pop, he hollered "Go"
The singer asked Mac Donald for permission to date or marry his daughter and he agreed
A dosey-do here and a promenade there
The singer and Mac Donald's daughter enjoyed square dancing together
A goldang here and a goshdarn there
The singer was thrilled and surprised by his good fortune of finding love with Mac Donald's daughter
Got my own private county fair
The singer felt like he had hit the jackpot by winning the heart of Mac Donald's daughter
Cause ol' MacDonald had a farm, E-I-O-I-O
All of these events took place because Mac Donald had a farm
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALAN BERGMAN, LEW SPENCE, MARILYN BERGMAN
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Mike
on The Lady Is A Champ
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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