Moonlight Bay
Frank Sinatra with the Pied Pipers & Mixed Chorus featuring Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra Lyrics


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(Sailing through the moonlight, sailing on the bay)

We were sailing along on Moonlight Bay
We could hear the voices ringing
They seemed to say, "You have stolen her heart
Now don't go 'way"
As we sang love's old sweet song on Moonlight Bay
We were sailing along on Moonlight Bay
We could hear the voices ringing
They seemed to say, "You have stolen her heart
Now don't go 'way"
(As we sang love's old sweet song on Moonlight Bay)

We were sailing along on Moonlight Bay
We could hear the voices ringing
They seemed to say, "You have stolen her heart
Now don't go 'way"

(You have stolen her heart)





As we sang love's old sweet song on Moonlight Bay
(Sailing through the moonlight on Moonlight Bay)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Moonlight Bay" by Frank Sinatra with the Pied Pipers & Mixed Chorus featuring Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra depict a serene and romantic scene of sailing on Moonlight Bay. The song describes the experience of being on a boat, sailing through the moonlit night, with the gentle sounds of voices ringing in the air. The voices seem to convey a message that the singer has stolen someone's heart and should not leave. Despite this, the singer continues to serenade their companion with love's old sweet song.


The song captures the beauty and tranquility of Moonlight Bay, evoking a sense of nostalgia and romance. The imagery of sailing through the moonlight and the sweet melodies being sung create a dream-like atmosphere. The lyrics suggest that love has blossomed in this enchanting setting, leading the singer to express their affection through music.


Overall, "Moonlight Bay" is a timeless song that transports listeners to a serene and romantic place. It celebrates the magic of love found in a beautiful location, where the moonlight and the sweet serenades create a captivating ambiance.


Line by Line Meaning

We were sailing along on Moonlight Bay
We were peacefully traveling by boat on the bay under the moonlight


We could hear the voices ringing
The sounds of voices were echoing around us


They seemed to say, "You have stolen her heart Now don't go 'way"
It appeared as though those voices were warning us that we had captured someone's affection and should not leave


As we sang love's old sweet song on Moonlight Bay
While joyfully singing a nostalgic, lovely melody on Moonlight Bay


(You have stolen her heart)
It is reiterating the idea of capturing someone's heart


(Sailing through the moonlight on Moonlight Bay)
Reemphasizing the picturesque scene of peacefully sailing through the moonlit waters of Moonlight Bay




Lyrics © DistroKid, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Edward Madden, Percy Wenrich

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