Dedicated To You
Hartman Johnny Lyrics
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That brought me fame and fortune, too
That book would be like my heart and me
Dedicated to you
If I should write a book for you
That brought me fame and fortune, too
That book would be like my heart and me
If I should paint a picture, too
That showed the loveliness of you
My art would be like my heart and me
Dedicated to you
To you
Because your love is the beacon
That lights up my way
To you
Because with you I know
A lifetime could be just one heavenly day
If I should find a twinkling star
One half as wondrous as you are
That star would be like my heart and me
Dedicated to you
Dedicated to you
The lyrics of Hartman Johnny's song "Dedicated to You" showcases the depth of devotion and love that the singer has for their partner. The opening lines, "If I should write a book for you, That brought me fame and fortune too", express the enormity of their affection for their lover. The singer's love is so vast that they would even write a book or paint a picture just to showcase how deeply embedded their partner is in their heart. The repetition of the line "That book would be like my heart and me, Dedicated to you" demonstrates how the singer's commitment and love are linked to their partner.
The following verse reinforces this theme, as the singer praises the beauty of their partner, and suggests that their art would reflect their love and devotion. The chorus then reaffirms the singer's loyalty, with the repeated "To you" expressing the desire to give everything to their partner. The second verse furthers this notion of devotion, with the singer stating that their partner's love is like a beacon that illuminates their path. The final lines summarize the entire theme of the song, with the singer wishing to dedicate everything that is beautiful in their life, the stars included, to their beloved.
Line by Line Meaning
If I should write a book for you
If I were to pen down a piece of literature that would bring me fame and fortune
That brought me fame and fortune, too
A piece of art that has the potential of bringing fame and wealth
That book would be like my heart and me
It would be an expression of my innermost feelings and thoughts
Dedicated to you
It would be dedicated entirely to you and your cherished memories
If I should paint a picture, too
If I were to create a painting
That showed the loveliness of you
Capturing the essence of your beauty and charm
My art would be like my heart and me
It would be an extension of my emotions and thoughts
To you
Dedicated entirely to you
Because your love is the beacon
Your love is the guiding light that brightens my life path
That lights up my way
Your love illuminates my journey and gives it a sense of purpose
To you
Solely dedicated to you
Because with you I know
Being with you has shown me
A lifetime could be just one heavenly day
That even if I spend a lifetime with you, it would feel like a single day in paradise
If I should find a twinkling star
If I were to discover a shining star
One half as wondrous as you are
That is just half as amazing as you
That star would be like my heart and me
It would remind me of my innermost feelings and thoughts, just like my heart does
Dedicated to you
And everything in my life would be dedicated to you
Dedicated to you
Forever dedicated, never to be compromised
Lyrics © DELLA BLUE MUSIC LLC, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Hy Zaret, Sammy Cahn, Saul Chaplin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Marcos Elias
Thanks to post this wonder!
In thanks I post Lyrics traduced to Brasilian Portuguese, my Country
DEDICADA A VOCÊ
Se eu conseguisse escrever um livro para você
Isso me traria fama e fortuna também
Esse livro seria como meu coração e eu
Dedicado a você
Instrumental Interlude
Se eu conseguisse escrever um livro para você
Isso me traria fama e fortuna também
Esse livro seria como meu coração e eu
Dedicado a você
E se eu conseguisse pintar um quadro também
Isso mostraria a sua beleza
Minha arte seria como meu coração e eu
Dedicada a você
Para você
Porque seu amor é o farol que ilumina meu caminho
Para você
Porque com você eu sei que uma vida inteira poderia ser apenas um dia celestial
Se eu pudesse encontrar uma estrela cintilante
Metade tão maravilhosa quanto você
Essa estrela seria como meu coração e eu
Dedicada a você
Dedicada a você
Milton Moore
My favorite recording by the
inimitable Johnny
Hartman, whose
life was sadly cut
short by "the noxious weed," cigarettes! 😭 Age
57.😣😭😣😭😣.
I discovered this singer around 30
years ago while
visiting a business
associate in Plainfield, New Jersey, when a recording of his came on the radio.
I knew I was listening to one of
the greatest voices God ever created, and enthusiastically inquired who he was. The rest is
history. I always
recommend this
song!👍👏☝😃
Milton Moore
Thought I had recommend this
one to you, but
just now checked to see if you got
to this one yet. Simply put: IT DOESN'T GET ANY
BETTER THAN THIS! Unbelievable that he never achieved superstardom!
They don't refer to
him as a "singer's singer for nothing.
The guy's voice is
STAGGERING!
Randy Gumby
I'm not much of a, for want of a better term, "romantic", but this is the most beautiful tune, in my humble opinion, ever. Actually brings me to tears. The most perfect recording ever made. All honor and respect to The Immortals who played on this track; John Coltrane, Tenor Saxophone, Johnny Hartman, Vocals, McCoy Tyner, Piano, Jimmy Garrison, Bass, ang Elvin Jones, Drums.
Bobby Becker
Thank you for providing the lineup. It is indeed a legendary group of artists who created this.
Alternate&Unreleased ShellacRecordings
I just enjoy the music, don't need much more than that.
paulilo serrnaootla
Whenever I play this album for friends I love the reactions it gets, from astonishment to slack jawed wonder - without question a sonic masterpiece, anyone who loves music needs to listen to this incredible album from beginning to end - it will change how you feel about jazz forever, simply stunning - in my opinion Johnny Hartman is the most under appreciated American vocalist of the 20th century.. Coltrane, well, he's Coltrane.
John Doe
it truly is a gem!
Jennifer Pollard
Exquisite indeed.
TheEternalNow
Trane and hartman AND........ ??? Give Them credit also !!!!
paulilo serrnaootla
@TheEternalNow of course you're correct, the lineup of talent is stunning:
Mccoy Turner (groundbreaking artist), Jimmy Garrison(featured on innumerable jazz classics) and Elvin Jones (!) :O OMG..immortals all..no wonder it's a masterpiece....
Juan Cervantes
I second that emotion!
Drop the Mic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mekt
God the peace that they transmit to me, so talented.