Heart and Soul
Joe Reisman and His Orchestra Lyrics


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With all my heart an' soul, I love you
With all my heart an' soul, I care
With every dream I dream, I love you
You are the answer to my prayer!

Take the world, take everything that I own
Leave me, just you alone
I only live each day to love you
With all my heart an' soul, I'm yours!





Words and Music by Larry Stock
and Stanley Adams

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Heart And Soul" by Joe Reisman and His Orchestra speak about a deep and intense love for someone. The singer expresses that they love and care for their significant other with all of their heart and soul. The lyrics are emotional and passionate, as the singer talks about how their love is the answer to their prayers and they dream of their loved one. The singer is willing to give everything up for their loved one, as they say to take the world and leave only them behind. Overall, these lyrics depict a deep and intense love that is all-consuming and passionate.


One interesting fact about "Heart And Soul" is that it was originally written by Hoagy Carmichael and was first recorded in 1938. The song was later popularized in the 1950s by various cover versions, including Joe Reisman's orchestral version. Another interesting fact is that the melody of "Heart And Soul" is often used as a basic tune for people learning to play the piano. The song has also been featured in various films, such as "Big" and "A League of Their Own." Additionally, the song has been recorded by many artists over the years, including Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and The Four Aces.


Chords: C Am Dm G7, F G7 C Am Dm G7, C Am F Dm G7.


Line by Line Meaning

With all my heart an' soul, I love you
I love you with all the sincerity and entirety of my being


With all my heart an' soul, I care
I care for you deeply and with intense emotion


With every dream I dream, I love you
I love you in every thought and aspiration I have


You are the answer to my prayer!
You are the solution to my hopes and wishes


Take the world, take everything that I own
I am willing to sacrifice all of my possessions for you


Leave me, just you alone
I do not need anyone else but you


I only live each day to love you
My life's purpose is to love you


With all my heart an' soul, I'm yours!
I belong to you and am completely devoted to you




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ADAMS STANLEY, STOCK LARRY

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Josh

Learned of this stuff from an 8-track. Good relaxing music

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