The Harmonicats are an American harmonica-based group, Originally they were… Read Full Bio ↴The Harmonicats are an American harmonica-based group, Originally they were named The Harmonica Madcaps and the group consisted of Jerry Murad (chromatic lead harmonica), Bob Hadamik (bass harmonica), Pete Pedersen (chromatic), and Al Fiore, (chord harmonica). They reformed later as a trio with Jerry, Al, and bassist Don Les. Pete Pederson remained a contributor to the group throughout its existence, working on arrangements and occasionally recording. Their 1947 recording of "Peg O' My Heart" (Vitacoustic Records catalog number 1) brought them to public attention and sold over 1 million copies, reaching #1 on the Billboard magazine chart. Other charted hits: "Hair of Gold, Eyes of Blue," of which their version reached #22 and "Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White". "Peg O' My Heart" was referenced in the February 5, 2007 edition of the U.S. comic strip "Pickles."

Ramona
Harmonicats Lyrics

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I wander out yonder o'er the hills
Where the mountains high
Seem to kiss the sky
Someone is out yonder, o'er the hills
Waiting patiently, Waiting just for me

Ramona, I hear the mission bells above
Ramona, they're ringing out our song of love

I press you, caress you, and bless the day you taught me to care
To always remember the rambling rose you wear in your hair
Ramona, when day is done you'll hear my call
Ramona, we'll meet beside the water fall
I dread the dawn when I awake to find you gone
Ramona I need you my own

Let's wander out yonder o'er the hills
By a babbling brook
Where we'll find a nook
To build our own love nest, o'er the hills
Darling of my heart, Never more to part

Ramona, I hear the mission bells above
Ramona, they're ringing out our song of love
I press you, caress you, and bless the day you taught me to care
To always remember the rambling rose you wear in your hair
Ramona, when day is done you'll hear my call
Ramona, we'll meet beside the water fall

I dread the dawn when I awake to find you gone
Ramona I need you my own

Overall Meaning

The song "Ramona" by Harmonicats is a ballad about a man who is wandering in the mountains and thinking about his love, Ramona. He imagines her waiting patiently for him, and the sound of the mission bells ringing out their song of love. He expresses his love and admiration for her in his words, telling her how much he treasures her and how grateful he is that she taught him how to care. He promises to never forget her and the rambling rose she wears in her hair. He also vows to meet her by the waterfall and build a love nest with her, never to be parted again.

The song is a nod to the romantic and sentimental love songs of the 1940s and 50s popular in America. The song was written by L. Wolfe Gilbert and Mabel Wayne in 1927 and was performed by various artists throughout the following decades. The Harmonicats' version of the song became a hit in the early 1950s and is still considered a classic.

Line by Line Meaning

I wander out yonder o'er the hills Where the mountains high Seem to kiss the sky Someone is out yonder, o'er the hills Waiting patiently, Waiting just for me
I walk along the hills and the mountains rise high, almost touching the sky. There's someone waiting for me out there, over the hills. They wait patiently and eagerly for my arrival.

Ramona, I hear the mission bells above Ramona, they're ringing out our song of love I press you, caress you, and bless the day you taught me to care To always remember the rambling rose you wear in your hair Ramona, when day is done you'll hear my call Ramona, we'll meet beside the water fall I dread the dawn when I awake to find you gone Ramona I need you my own
Ramona, I hear the bells of the mission ringing above. They're playing our song of love. I hug you, kiss you, and acknowledge the day when you taught me to love you. I will always remember the rose you wear in your hair. Ramona, when the day ends, you'll hear me calling you. We'll meet at the waterfall. I dread the dawn when I wake up and find you absent. Ramona, I need you; you are mine.

Let's wander out yonder o'er the hills By a babbling brook Where we'll find a nook To build our own love nest, o'er the hills Darling of my heart, Never more to part
Let's walk on the hillsides, close to the babbling brook, where we'll find a cozy little spot to build our own love nest. My heart's beloved, we'll never have to be apart again.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
Written by: L. Wolfe Gilbert, Mabel Wayne

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