Give My Regards to Broadway
George M. Cohan Lyrics


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Did you ever see two Yankees part upon a foreign shore?
When the good ship's just about to start for Old New York once more?
With tear dimmed eye, they say goodbye
They're friends, without a doubt;
When the man on the pier shouts, "Let them clear!"
As the ship strikes out.

Give my regards to Broadway!
Remember me to Herald Square!
Tell all the gang at Forty Second Street
That I will soon be there!
Whisper of how I'm yearning
To mingle with the old time throng!
Give my regards to Old Broadway
And say that I'll be there, 'ere long!

Give my regards to Broadway!
Remember me to Herald Square!
Tell all the gang at Forty Second Street
That I will soon be there!
Whisper of how I'm yearning
To mingle with the old time throng!




Give my regards to Old Broadway
And say that I'll be there, 'ere long!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of George M. Cohan’s song “Give My Regards to Broadway” tell the story of two Yankees who part ways on a foreign shore as they say goodbye for what appears to be the last time. They are emotional and tearful, as they board a ship that is about to depart for Old New York. When the pier attendant shouts, “Let them clear!” and the ship starts to leave, they both call out to each other to remember them to Herald Square, 42nd Street and Old Broadway. The lyricist beautifully captures the deep sense of yearning and nostalgia in the hearts of those who have left Broadway for a time and long to return.


The song has become an iconic tribute to the legendary Broadway theatre district in New York City. The upbeat tempo and catchy tune make it a favorite of musical theatre audiences, while the lyrics evoke feelings of nostalgia and homesickness. As one of the most frequently performed musical numbers on Broadway, “Give My Regards to Broadway” has a rich history that spans over one hundred years.


Line by Line Meaning

Did you ever see two Yankees part upon a foreign shore?
Have you ever witnessed two Americans saying goodbye to each other on a foreign land when the ship is about to depart for New York?


When the good ship's just about to start for Old New York once more?
When the ship is ready to go back to New York?


With tear dimmed eye, they say goodbye
They bid farewell with teary eyes


They're friends, without a doubt;
They are friends without any doubt


When the man on the pier shouts, "Let them clear!"
When the person on the pier yells, "Clear the way!"


As the ship strikes out.
As the ship begins to sail away


Give my regards to Broadway!
Send my greetings to Broadway!


Remember me to Herald Square!
Say hello to Herald Square on my behalf!


Tell all the gang at Forty Second Street
Inform everyone at 42nd Street


That I will soon be there!
That I will arrive soon!


Whisper of how I'm yearning
Tell them how much I long


To mingle with the old time throng!
To join the old crowd


Give my regards to Old Broadway
Send my regards to the older days of Broadway


And say that I'll be there, 'ere long!
And tell them that I'll be there very soon!




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@torresdejorgechristianarma5994

Did you ever see two Yankees part
Upon a foreign shore
When the good ship's just about to start
For old New York once more?
With tear-dimmed eye they say goodbye
They're friends without a doubt
When the man on the pier
Shouts, "Let them clear"
As the ship strikes out

Give my regards to Broadway
Remember me to Herald Square
Tell all the gang at Forty-Second Street
That I will soon be there
Whisper of how I'm yearning
To mingle with the old time throng
Give my regards to old Broadway
And say that I'll be there e'er long

Say hello to dear old Coney Isle
If there you chance to be
When you're at the Waldorf have a smile
And charge it up to me
Mention my name ev'ry place you go
As 'round the town you roam
Wish you'd call on my gal
Now remember, old pal
When you get back home

Give my regards to Broadway
Remember me to Herald Square
Tell all the gang at Forty-Second Street
That I will soon be there
Whisper of how I'm yearning
To mingle with the old time throng
Give my regards to old Broadway
And say that I'll be there e'er long



@fredrickii4732

Did you ever see two Yankees part
Upon a foreign shore

When the good ship's just about to start

For old New York once more?

With tear-dimmed eye they say goodbye

They're friends without a doubt

When the man on the pier

Shouts, "Let them clear"

As the ship strikes out

Give my regards to Broadway

Remember me to Herald Square

Tell all the gang at Forty-Second Street

That I will soon be there

Whisper of how I'm yearning

To mingle with the old time throng

Give my regards to old Broadway

And say that I'll be there e'er long

Say hello to dear old Coney Isle

If there you chance to be

When you're at the Waldorf have a smile

And charge it up to me

Mention my name ev'ry place you go

As 'round the town you roam

Wish you'd call on my gal

Now remember, old pal

When you get back home

Give my regards to Broadway

Remember me to Herald Square

Tell all the gang at Forty-Second Street

That I will soon be there

Whisper of how I'm yearning

To mingle with the old time throng

Give my regards to old Broadway

And say that I'll be there e'er long



All comments from YouTube:

@TeachESL

My husband woke me from a dream in which I was singing this song at the top of my voice in a crowded street! 

@sjsabattis

what

@american_bacon1040

Divorce him

@Billy219

I can sing this song in the style of Billy Murray,but I not sing it on Youtube.

@lesaboo4740

Someone is trying to reach me with this song. I'm not an expert at speaking to the dead but music connections have occurred in my life. This song wouldn't get out of my head all day!!

@lifeissweet9826

@@lesaboo4740 same here.

@drystaklumpp3925

He had such a cool voice, I love it!

@luvbach1

You can't get more American than George M. Cohan!! What a great American! Thank goodness we had this man.

@janegrey2346

Richard Hecht  My all time favorite American composer . You have to respect his talent ratter you like him or not.....me, I love him

@WildwoodClaire1

No offense, but you REALLy shouldn't base your judgements of George M. Cohan on an almost entirely fictionalized movie starring James Cagney. Cohan was an unspeakable, loathsome prick NO ONE should suggest as a model American. Great artist, monstrous human being.

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