... Throughout the 1950s, Laine enjoyed a second career singing the title songs of Hollywood films and television shows, including: Gunfight At OK Corral, 3:10 To Yuma, Bullwhip, and Rawhide. His rendition of the title song for Mel Brooks' 1974 movie Blazing Saddles won an Oscar nomination for Best Song, and his recording of "Rawhide" for the television series of the same name has become a classic of the genre.
The 3:10 to Yuma
Frankie Laine Lyrics
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That's where I saw my love
The girl with the golden hair
Not a word between us was spoken
No the silence never was broken
But before she left her eyes said a sad goodbye
Sad am I sad am I
To think of the chance that I missed
Perhaps she'll ride again on the 3.10 to yuma
And I can meet my love and tell her how much I care
Though I have no reason to go there
And there's not a soul that I know there
When the 3.10 to yuma leaves if I have the fare
I'll be there I'll be there I'll be there
The lyrics of "The 3.10 to Yuma" by Frankie Laine tells the story of a love that never happened but still lingers in the singer's mind. He longs to ride again on the train to Yuma where he met the girl with the golden hair, but this time, he hopes to have the courage to speak to her. The singer reminisces about the moment they met, where not a word was spoken but their eyes exchanged a sad goodbye. He regrets not taking the chance to kiss her and the missed opportunity still makes him sad.
Despite the fact that he has no reason to go to Yuma and does not know anyone there, the singer is willing to board the 3.10 train with the hope of seeing her again. He wants to tell her how much he cares and make up for the chance he missed. The unspoken love between them still haunts him, but he is willing to make it right if only he gets the chance.
Overall, the lyrics of the song express the regret and longing for a lost love that never was. The singer is willing to take a chance and ride on the 3.10 to Yuma, hoping for another opportunity to make things right.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to ride again on the 3.10 to yuma
I want to go back to Yuma and see if I can find the girl I love.
That's where I saw my love
I first saw the girl I love in Yuma.
The girl with the golden hair
The girl I love had blonde hair.
Not a word between us was spoken
Neither of us said anything to each other.
No the silence never was broken
We didn't break the silence with any words or sounds.
But before she left her eyes said a sad goodbye
As she was leaving, I saw sadness in her eyes as if she was saying goodbye.
Sad am I sad am I
I am sad about the missed opportunity.
To think of the chance that I missed
I regret not talking to her when I had the chance.
I could cry to think of the lips left unkissed
I am filled with sorrow when I consider the moments we missed sharing a kiss.
Perhaps she'll ride again on the 3.10 to yuma
Maybe the girl I love will take the 3.10 to Yuma again.
And I can meet my love and tell her how much I care
If I do see her, I want to express how much I care for her.
Though I have no reason to go there
I do not have any specific reason to go to Yuma.
And there's not a soul that I know there
I am unfamiliar with anyone in Yuma.
When the 3.10 to yuma leaves if I have the fare
If I have the money to take the train to Yuma when it leaves, I will go.
I'll be there I'll be there I'll be there
I will definitely go to Yuma if I have the opportunity, hope, and money.
Lyrics © SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC. , Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE W DUNING, NED WASHINGTON
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@nachiketpradhan4642
I want to ride again on the 3.10 to yuma
that's where i saw my love
the girl with the golden hair
not a word between us was spoken
no the silence never was broken
but before she left her eyes said a sad goodbye
sad am i sad am i
to think of the chance that i missed
i could cry to think of the lips left unkissed
Perhaps she'll ride again on the 3.10 to yuma
and i can meet my love and tell her how much i care
though i have no reason to go there
and there's not a soul that i know there
when the 3.10 to yuma leaves if i have the fare
i'll be there i'll be there i'll be there
@ashikabi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF1Kw79I3Z4&t=974s
@copperhammer
Listening to this song makes me always very emotional. I was in a situation like this, and I was too shy and too fascinated to say a word and thought I would never see her again. The Lord had other plans, she is my wife and I enjoy every single moment with her for the last 20 years .
@eddie12454
Hauntingly beautiful. Laine's voice was ideal for Westerns as was Marty Robbins.
@kattrakee
Rest in peace Frankie Laine, you gave us so much joy with your beautiful voice. Now singing with the Angels. 🎶🎵🎶🎶🎵🎶🎵🎵🎶
@RollingEasy
Nobody on earth can do those good old 'cowdy' songs like good old Frankie. Your voice has given me a lifetime of pleasures, Mr LoVecchio. God Bless.
@cf1934
I was talking to an Italian woman I met down in Cabo San Lucas. We were talking about singers and I told her my favorite singer was an Italian named Frank LoVecchio. I was trying to throw a curve at her but she said, "Oh you mean Frankie Laine." She said she was good friends with his cousins and had met him several times.
@SonjaKZ
Everyone thinks that soundtrack lyrics are much better, and I agree that they are quite something, but this album 'love' version is also magnificent! Thanks for posting it!
@JamesS001
Hello Sonja, how is everything going with you?
@acla9000
So beautiful, and how tender and melancholic it is!! I know several songs recorded by Frankie Laine but it's the first time ever I listened to this one! Thanks!
@patrickmoriarty5565
Am I glad I got to see Frankie in person, singing all these never to be forgotten songs, His voice was unequalled. Many thanks for posting