Thanks for the Memories
Greta Keller Lyrics


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Thanks for the memory
Of sentimental verse,
Nothing in my purse,
And chuckles
When the preacher said
For better or for worse,
How lovely it was.
Thanks for the memory
Of Schubert's Serenade,
Little things of jade
And traffic jams
And anagrams
And bills we never paid,
How lovely it was.

We who could laugh over big things
Were parted by only a slight thing.
I wonder if we did the right thing,
Oh, well, that's life, I guess,
I love your dress.

Thanks for the memory
Of faults that you forgave,
Of rainbows on a wave,
And stockings in the basin
When a fellow needs a shave,
Thank you so much.

Thanks for the memory
Of tinkling temple bells,
Alma mater yells
And Cuban rum
And towels from
The very best hotels,
Oh how lovely it was.

Thanks for the memory
Of cushions on the floor,
Hash with Dinty Moore,
That pair of gay pajamas
That you bought
And never wore.

We said goodbye with a highball,
Then I got as high as a steeple,
But we were intelligent people,
No tears, no fuss,
Hooray for us.

Strictly entire nous,
Darling, how are you?
And how are all
Those little dreams
That never did come true?

Awfully glad I met you,
Cheerio and toodle-oo




Thank you,
Thank you so much.

Overall Meaning

Greta Keller's hit song "Thanks for the Memories" is a reflection on past memories, including both the good and the bad times. The lyrics shared a sense of nostalgia as Keller reminisces about the little things that made their relationships so special. Each verse seems to focus on certain memories of the past, such as the sentimental verse, Schubert's Serenade, and the chuckles they had when the preacher said, "for better or for worse."


Keller uses the song to show how despite the ups and downs of life, one can always look back and appreciate the good moments shared with people. The lyrics reveal that despite their parting, they did so amicably and with no tears or fuss. The final verse of the song presents a sense of closure when Keller asks about the little dreams that never came true, showing that time makes us appreciate the people we met along the way, no matter how insignificant.


Overall, the song Thanks for the Memories is a bittersweet tribute to reminiscing the past and appreciating the little things that define life.


Line by Line Meaning

Thanks for the memory Of sentimental verse,
Thank you for the memories of sentimental poetry


Nothing in my purse, And chuckles When the preacher said For better or for worse, How lovely it was.
Although I had no money, I remember laughing during the ceremony when the preacher talked about our future together, and how beautiful it all seemed.


Thanks for the memory Of Schubert's Serenade, Little things of jade And traffic jams And anagrams And bills we never paid, How lovely it was.
Thank you for the memories of listening to Schubert's Serenade, playing with little trinkets, getting stuck in traffic jams, solving anagrams, and ignoring unpaid bills. It was all so wonderful.


We who could laugh over big things Were parted by only a slight thing. I wonder if we did the right thing, Oh, well, that's life, I guess, I love your dress.
We used to laugh about the big things in life, but then we were split apart by something small. I often wonder if we made the right decisions. Oh well, I suppose that's just the way life goes. But I do still love your dress.


Thanks for the memory Of faults that you forgave, Of rainbows on a wave, And stockings in the basin When a fellow needs a shave, Thank you so much.
Thank you for the memories of forgiving my faults, seeing rainbows on the ocean, and washing your stockings while I shave. Thank you very much.


Thanks for the memory Of tinkling temple bells, Alma mater yells And Cuban rum And towels from The very best hotels, Oh how lovely it was.
Oh how lovely it was to hear the tinkling of temple bells, cheers from my alma mater, and enjoy Cuban rum and towels from the finest hotels. Thank you for those memories.


Thanks for the memory Of cushions on the floor, Hash with Dinty Moore, That pair of gay pajamas That you bought And never wore.
Thank you for the memories of sitting on cushions on the floor, eating hash with Dinty Moore, and that pair of cheerful pajamas you bought and never wore.


We said goodbye with a highball, Then I got as high as a steeple, But we were intelligent people, No tears, no fuss, Hooray for us.
We said goodbye with a drink, and then I got extremely drunk, but we were intelligent enough not to cry or make a scene. Bravo for us.


Strictly entire nous, Darling, how are you? And how are all Those little dreams That never did come true?
As a matter of formality, my dear, how are you? And what about all those little dreams of ours that never quite came true?


Awfully glad I met you, Cheerio and toodle-oo Thank you, Thank you so much.
I am truly grateful to have met you. Goodbye and thank you so much.




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Written by: Leo Robin, Ralph Rainger

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Trombonology Erstwhile

When I saw the song title, I guessed your personal theme. How sweet that you and Barbara actually sang this one together -- so it will always be a fond reminder. This is a lovely treatment -- one of the best I've heard of this wonderful song. Thank you for sharing and all good thoughts to you, Grzegorz.

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+Trombonology Erstwhile Thank you, Elisabeth. I'm sure Barbcard would be delighted to see being celebrated with two songs: one by Ordonowna and one by Greta Keller. She loved both of them.

Janette Walker

One of my favourite singers and your dedication and memories are very special.

Redcoat‘s Return

Greta‘s English was perfect! Beautifully sung! If only....only...I could go back....back....to her!

Carmen Forte Sr.

Wonderful song, it allows you to reflect on days gone bye.

genia106

BEAUTIFUL!
Barbara left you a lot of WONDERFUL memories. :-)

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+genia106 ...and she will not be forgotten. Thank you, Genia :-)

Peter Schiro

seit vielen Jahren eines meines Lieblingslieder - und je älter ich selbst werde, gefällt es mir immer besser...

tango3721

Hello Grzegorz and everybody  who "clicks" here - they lyrics are absolutely fantastic in terms of the phrases like "the power of the little dreams which never come true" and so on. Greta Keller's voice and delivery - of course - make the lyrics - terrific.The music also enriches this piece with your beautiful artwork  underscoring this  upload. The whole piece accurately reflects the moments of sharing the memories which resonate with all of us - who know love. Barb would love it. She is smiling from heaven. Have a great new week - Grzegorz and all of us! It's cold but sunny around here - in my hilly vicinity of New York City!

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+tango3721 Hi Lana, there are dozens of other wonderfuyla lines. such as, for example: that pair of gay pajamas that you bought and never wore... or: the stockings in the basin when a fellow needs a shave... The whole dictionary can be completed of those phrases! They always made us laugh and cry, especially after brandy. .

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