Walking My Baby Back Home
Johnnie Ray Lyrics


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Well now, gee, but it's great
After staying out late
Walking my baby back home
Arm in arm over meadow and farm
Walking my baby back home

We go along harmonizing a song
Or I'm reciting a poem
The owls go by and they gave me the eye
Walking my baby back home

We stop for a while, she gives me a smile
And cuddles her cheek to my chest
We start in to pet and that's when I get
Her powder all over my vest

And just when I try to straighten my tie
She wants to borrow my comb
One kiss and then we continue again
Walking my baby back home

Well, gee, but it's great
After staying out late
Walking my baby back home
Well, arm in arm over meadow and farm
Walking my baby back home

Well, we go along, singing a song
I'm reciting a poem
Well, the owls go by and they gave me the eye
Walking my baby back home

We stop for a while, she gives me a smile
And cuddles her cheek to my chest
Well, we start in to pet and that's when I get
Her powder all over my vest

And just when I try to straighten my tie
She wants to borrow my comb




One kiss and then we do it again
Walking my baby back home

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Johnnie Ray's song, "Walking My Baby Back Home" describes a romantic date night with his lover. The song talks about how wonderful it is to be in each other's company, spending time under the stars, and walking through meadows and farms together. Johnnie and his lover are arm in arm, singing and reciting poems while the owls watch them as they walk by. They stop for a few moments, and she gives Johnnie a smile and cuddles her cheek on his chest, which leads to them sharing romantic moments together. When he tries to tidy himself up, she borrows his comb and leaves her powder all over his vest. Despite the small inconvenience, they continue to walk arm in arm and share a kiss before parting ways.


The song depicts a nostalgic and romantic picture of dating in the 1950s. It perfectly captures the essence of a perfect romantic evening. The song highlights the importance of being in the presence of one's lover, taking long walks while holding hands, reciting poems, holding each other tight, and sharing intimate moments together. It portrays the importance of being present in the moment and cherishing every single moment spent together, which is a timeless lesson that resonates with many people, whether in the past or present.


In conclusion, "Walking My Baby Back Home" is a classic, romantic song that captures the essence of dating in the 1950s perfectly. It highlights the importance of cherishing every moment spent with the person you love and taking the time to appreciate their company fully.


Line by Line Meaning

Well now, gee, but it's great
I am really enjoying walking my baby back home after staying out late tonight.


After staying out late
We had a fun night before walking back home.


Walking my baby back home
We are walking back home together.


Arm in arm over meadow and farm
We are holding each other while walking through the countryside.


We go along harmonizing a song
We are singing a song together while we walk.


Or I'm reciting a poem
Sometimes I recite poems while we walk.


The owls go by and they gave me the eye
We see some owls looking at us while we walk.


Walking my baby back home
We are still walking back home together.


We stop for a while, she gives me a smile
We decide to take a break and my baby smiles at me.


And cuddles her cheek to my chest
She snuggles up to me and puts her cheek on my chest.


We start in to pet and that's when I get
We begin to show affection to each other and she ends up getting powder on my vest.


Her powder all over my vest
My baby's powder ends up on my vest.


And just when I try to straighten my tie
I try to make myself look more presentable and fix my tie.


She wants to borrow my comb
She then asks to borrow my comb.


One kiss and then we continue again
We share a kiss and then continue walking back home.


Well, gee, but it's great
I am still really enjoying walking my baby back home.


Arm in arm over meadow and farm
We are still holding each other while walking through the countryside.


Walking my baby back home
We are almost back home together.


Well, we go along, singing a song
We continue to sing a song together.


I'm reciting a poem
Sometimes I recite more poems while we walk.


Well, the owls go by and they gave me the eye
We see more owls looking at us while we walk.


Walking my baby back home
We finally arrive back home together.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Bluewater Music Corp., Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Fred E. Ahlert, Roy Turk

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Comments from YouTube:

@user-bh9wy8on3r

Brings back so many beautiful memories of my childhood. He was one of my top 3 favorites and "Walking My Baby ....." was one of them.

@marymagdalene3004

Nobody has a voice like he had when he was in his prime! Can't get enough of hearing his voice.

@jenniferkay4038

What a memory... what a voice. Thank you so much for this

@heatherkelly2580

JOHNNIE RAY "Walking my baby back home"

@ruthhellkamp926

Such fun..hearing a song with an ACTUAL MELODY....today's pop music is just a lot of chanting and screaming...

@lannyfoster4875

my first knowledge of Johnnie was in 1950 and so good

@fasbc

Johnny was a spectacular talent. He poured his heart and soul into every song he sang.

@heatherkelly2580

JOHNNIE

@maureen1938

MEMORIES are made of this.... Thank you for posting this and taking us back to memory lane.

@gregorytrane7828

This was real music and real singing. He joins Frankie Lane, Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennet as some of the true greats of that era that I wish could return.

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