Nancy
Frank Sinatra Dean Martin & Sammy Davis Jr Lyrics
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Gee, what a thrill each time I kiss her
I've got a terrible case
On Nancy with the laughin' face
She takes the winter and makes it summer
But summer could take some lessons from her
Picture a tomboy in lace
That's Nancy with the laughin' face
Well, she'll give you the very same glow
When she speaks you would think it was singin'
Just hear her say "hello"
I swear to goodness you can't resist her
Sorry for you, she has no sister
No angel could replace
Nancy with the laughin' face
Keep Betty Grable, Lamour, and Turner
She makes my heart a charcoal burner
It's heaven when I embrace
My Nancy with the laughin' face
The song "Nancy (With the Laughing Face)" was written by Phil Silvers and Jimmy Van Heusen in 1942. The lyrics describe the singer's infatuation with Nancy, who has a contagious laugh and brings joy to his life. He pines for her when they are apart and cherishes every moment they can be together. The imagery used in the song is vivid, with comparisons to summer and the sound of bells ringing. The singer declares that there is no one like Nancy, and he considers her to be irreplaceable.
The song has a sweet and romantic tone that was popular during the 1940s, and it became a signature song for Frank Sinatra. The "laughing face" in the song's title is a reference to Sinatra's daughter, Nancy, who was only a year old when the song was written. Silvers and Van Heusen wrote the song in honor of Sinatra's daughter and presented it to him as a gift. Sinatra was so touched by the song that he made it a regular part of his repertoire and recorded it numerous times throughout his career.
Line by Line Meaning
If I don't see her each day I miss her
Seeing Nancy is an essential part of my day and if I don't see her, I feel incomplete.
Gee, what a thrill each time I kiss her
Every time I kiss Nancy, it sends shivers down my spine and makes me feel alive.
I've got a terrible case
I have fallen deeply in love with Nancy.
On Nancy with the laughin' face
Nancy is the object of my love and affection, and her joyous laughter is infectious.
She takes the winter and makes it summer
Nancy has the ability to brighten even the darkest and dreariest days, making them feel like summertime.
But summer could take some lessons from her
Nancy's radiance surpasses that of summer, which pales in comparison to her sunny personality.
Picture a tomboy in lace
Nancy embodies a unique mix of tomboyish energy and undeniable femininity.
That's Nancy with the laughin' face
Nancy's laughter is as beautiful and endearing as her face.
Have you ever heard mission bells ringin'?
The feeling of hearing Nancy's voice is equivalent to the euphoria of hearing mission bells.
Well, she'll give you the very same glow
Nancy's presence has the same uplifting effect on one's spirit as hearing the chimes of mission bells.
When she speaks you would think it was singin'
Nancy's voice is so melodic and enchanting that listening to her speak feels like hearing a beautiful song.
Just hear her say "hello"
Even the simple greeting of "hello" from Nancy has the power to enchant and enrapture me.
I swear to goodness you can't resist her
Nancy's charms are impossible to resist, and anyone who meets her falls under her spell.
Sorry for you, she has no sister
Unfortunately for those who aren't lucky enough to know her, there is no one else like Nancy in the world.
No angel could replace
Nancy is an irreplaceable angel who brightens the world with her presence.
Nancy with the laughin' face
Once again, this line emphasizes Nancy's joyous laugh and radiant face, which make her so captivating and enchanting.
Keep Betty Grable, Lamour, and Turner
Even the most famous and glamorous stars of the era pale in comparison to Nancy's beauty and charm.
She makes my heart a charcoal burner
Nancy's love and affection are so intense that they ignite a fire within me, warming my heart and soul.
It's heaven when I embrace
Being in Nancy's arms is like being in heaven – a blissful and serene experience.
My Nancy with the laughin' face
This final line sums up the entire song, highlighting Nancy's radiant beauty and infectious laughter, which captivate and enrapture the singer.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JIMMY VAN HEUSEN, PHIL SILVERS
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Humberto Eletrotec
Grandes músicas maravilhosas do passado que eternizaram em nossas vidas por várias gerações, graças ao bom Deus por ter vivido estás grandes obras musicais!!!!
Juliana P B Mendonça
Demais essa coletânea! Imortais!!!!
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um clássico musical, bem da hora
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Três dos grandes que já se foram...ficaram somente saudade... boas musicas e vozes magnificas.
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Linda epoca, super romantica, grandes interpretes.
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Vozes belíssimas!
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