Dearly Beloved
Jan Garber And His Orchestra Lyrics


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Tell me that it's true, Tell me you agree,
I was meant for you, You were meant for me.

(refrain)
Dearly beloved, how clearly I see,
Somewhere in Heaven you were fashioned for me,
Angel eyes knew you, angel voices led me to you;
Nothing could save me, fate gave me a sign;
I know that I'll be yours come shower or shine;




So I say merely, dearly beloved be mine.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jan Garber And His Orchestra's song, Dearly Beloved, speak of a deep sense of destiny and fate, telling the story of two people who were meant to be together. The first verse starts with a plea, asking for confirmation that what the singer feels is true and that the person they are singing to agrees. There is a sense of urgency and intensity in this first part, as if the singer cannot live without the other person's love.


The refrain is the most emotive part of the song and expresses the sentiment of the title. "Dearly beloved" is an old-fashioned expression that means "dearly loved, very precious." The singer speaks about a profound belief that they were somehow made for each other, perhaps even in some heavenly realm. The imagery of "angel eyes" and "angel voices" adds a spiritual dimension to the song, as if the forces of the universe conspired to bring these two people together. The singer knows that nothing could have prevented them from meeting, that it was fate's will. The song ends with an emphatic declaration of love, with the singer asking the beloved to be theirs, come what may.


Overall, it's a poignant and heartfelt ballad that speaks of a deep sense of connection and destiny. The lyrics are simple but extremely effective, capturing the emotions of love and longing in a way that is both timeless and relatable.


Line by Line Meaning

Tell me that it's true, Tell me you agree,
Confirm to me that what I feel in my heart is real and that we both share the same sentiment.


I was meant for you, You were meant for me.
Our destinies are intertwined and we were meant to be together.


Dearly beloved, how clearly I see,
My love for you is so clear and strong that it feels like we were always meant to be together.


Somewhere in Heaven you were fashioned for me,
In a perfect world, you were created just for me.


Angel eyes knew you, angel voices led me to you;
Someone or something divine guided me to find you, my true love.


Nothing could save me, fate gave me a sign;
I was powerless to resist the force of fate that led me to you.


I know that I'll be yours come shower or shine;
I am committed to being yours no matter what challenges we face in our relationship.


So I say merely, dearly beloved be mine.
I love you so much that I can only ask humbly and plainly for you to be mine forever.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JEROME KERN, JOHN H. MERCER

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Comments from YouTube:

William Magliocco

I enjoy the Siravo pairings with Sinatra that were recorded late in Frank's career with Columbia (before Mitch Miller threw FS under a bus). This recording certainly has the same type of arrangements.

William Magliocco

Regarding the song "Barbecue Riffs": George Siravo used at least part of this song in another composition: "Farewell, Farewell to Love" which FS recorded with GS on 7/19/51.

George Whitfield

Smooth yet catchy. Catchy yet smooth!

Lars Be

Did he lead a touring band in those days or was it a studio band only? Great stuff....

Joe Enroughty

He had a touring band for a brief while. Not sure how long.

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