Without a Song
Frank Sinatra & The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Lyrics
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Without a song the road would never bend
When things go wrong a man ain't got a friend
Without a song
That field of corn would never see a plow
That field of corn would be deserted now
A man is born but he's no good no how
Without a song
And I'll get along as long as a song, strong in my soul
I'll never know what makes the rain to fall
I'll never know what makes that grass so tall
I only know there ain't no love at all
Without a song
I've-a got my trouble and woe and, sure as I know, the Jordan will roll
And I'll get along as long as a song, strong in my soul
I'll-a never know what makes that rain to fall
I'll never know what makes the grass so tall
I only know there ain't no love at all
Without a song
The lyrics of Without A Song by Frank Sinatra & The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra speak of the powerful and essential role that music plays in our lives. The title phrase, "Without a song," is repeated in each verse as the opening line, emphasizing its importance. The opening lines of the song, "Without a song the day would never end / Without a song the road would never bend" illustrate how music can bring beauty and purpose to life. The mention of a man having no friend when things go wrong without a song speaks to how music can be a source of comfort and solace during difficult times. The next verse refers to the barrenness of a field without a song, highlighting how music brings life and vitality to our experiences. The line "A man is born but he's no good no how / Without a song" is particularly poignant, as it suggests that music is a fundamental part of what makes us human.
The chorus of the song speaks to the transformative power of music, with the lyrics "I got my trouble and woe but, sure as I know, the Jordan will roll / And I'll get along as long as a song, strong in my soul." These lines suggest that no matter what hardships we face, music can provide us with the strength and resilience to persevere. The closing verses return to the theme of the mystery and wonder of nature, with the lines "I'll never know what makes the rain to fall / I'll never know what makes that grass so tall / I only know there ain't no love at all / Without a song." These lines suggest that while we may never understand the mysteries of the natural world, the beauty and joy that comes from music is something we can rely on.
Line by Line Meaning
Without a song the day would never end
Life without music is unimaginable, it fills every moment with joy and meaning.
Without a song the road would never bend
The rhythm and melody of music provide direction and purpose in life's journey.
When things go wrong a man ain't got a friend
In times of trouble, music is a comforting companion, always there to boost morale and soothe troubled souls.
That field of corn would never see a plow
Music brings life and energy to everything around us, even to the most mundane and ordinary things.
That field of corn would be deserted now
Without music, everything would be barren and lifeless, devoid of the energy and vitality that music brings.
A man is born but he's no good no how
Without music, life loses its meaning, and everything becomes dull and worthless.
I got my trouble and woe but, sure as I know, the Jordan will roll
Life is full of hardships, but music gives us the strength and determination to keep going and face any challenge that comes our way.
And I'll get along as long as a song, strong in my soul
As long as we have music in our hearts, we will never feel alone or lost, and we will always be able to find our way in life.
I'll never know what makes the rain to fall
Life is full of mysteries, and there are things we may never understand or comprehend, but we can find solace and meaning in music.
I'll never know what makes that grass so tall
The beauty and majesty of the world around us are often beyond our comprehension, but music helps us appreciate and connect with the wonder of it all.
I only know there ain't no love at all
Without the passion and emotion of music, life can feel joyless and devoid of any real meaning or purpose.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BILLY ROSE, EDWARD ELISCU, VINCENT YOUMANS
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M Meek
Tommy Dorsey and Frank Sinatra performed many great songs; this must certainly be one of the most beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
William Henry
So wonderfully sung. Frankie's smooth and perfect diction accompanied by the Dorsey orchestra.
ddkoda
A very popular song of the era whose sentiments still ring true 75 years later. Imagine what a dull world we'd have to live in without the gift of music.
Damien's Number 1 Fan
one of my favourites by Tommy with Frank.
Thanks for posting this version
Valentin Kuzmin
Френк Синатра единственный певец в мире который напел 64 часа( каждое произведение 3´5—5 минут) больше в мире нет таких певцов я ещё не говорю о единственной в мире манере иполнения которое растворяет в человеке все чувства нет ничего приятнее чем его голос!!
gpapscorpion
Great tune recorded 20th January of 1941 released Victor 36396 A.This day Sinatra also recorded with Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra I Tried and Dolores. Many thanks for sharing with us. Greatings from Greece.
IVORIESMAN
As you say there's definitely something funny going on a short way in - the whole thing seems to more or less start again after that - then at 1.35 something similar occurs although not so obvious. Having said that, there are some fairly dis-chordant trombone passages throughout this piece, plus it's quite lengthy - maybe there was a 'tidied-up' 10 inch version. (I wish my dear old Dad was still here - he knew everything there was to know about the Dorsey/Sinatra records).
Dilberta 604
Beautiful. Frank sounds great, too.
Too_much_ambition95
I’m a minute in frank aint sing yet wtf
Mark Thompson
This is exactly as the song was recorded in 1941, no edits, issued on a 12" 78. The "discords" are Dorsey deliberately blueing certain phrases. If there had been any bum notes, TD would almost certainly have ordered a retake.