It Could Happen to You
June Christy Lyrics


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Hide your heart from sight,
Lock your dreams at night,
It could happen to you.

Don't count stars,
Or you might stumble.
Someone drops a sigh,
And down you'll tumble.

Keep an eye on spring,
Run when church bells ring.
It could happen to you.

All I did was wonder how your arms would be,
And it happened to me.

Hide your heart from sight,
Lock your dreams at night,
It could happen to you.

Don't count stars,
Or you might stumble.
Someone drops a sigh,
And down you'll tumble.

Keep an eye on spring,
Run when church bells ring.
It could happen to you.

All I did was wonder how your arms could be,




And it happened, and it happened,
And it happened to me.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to June Christy's song It Could Happen To You serve as a warning against falling in love and getting hurt. The song speaks to the idea that no matter how careful you are, love can creep up on you when you least expect it. The opening lines, "Hide your heart from sight, lock your dreams at night, it could happen to you," suggest that one must guard themselves against the possibility of falling in love. The next lines explain that counting stars can lead to stumbling, as someone dropping a sigh could make one fall.


The chorus repeats this warning, urging listeners to keep an eye on spring and run when church bells ring, as it could happen to them. The final verse reveals how the singer fell in love despite trying to avoid it; all she did was wonder how her lover's arms would be, and it happened to her. The song implies that falling in love is risky and potentially painful, yet it's a risk that some might choose to take despite the potential for heartbreak.


Line by Line Meaning

Hide your heart from sight,
Keep your heart guarded and don't let others see too deeply into your emotions.


Lock your dreams at night,
Protect your goals and aspirations so that they won't be stolen by anyone else.


It could happen to you.
Unfortunate events and heartbreak can occur to anyone, regardless of how well-prepared or guarded they may be.


Don't count stars,
Don't get too caught up in your own fantasies or dreams.


Or you might stumble.
Focusing too much on your own ambitions could lead to neglect of what's going on around you.


Someone drops a sigh,
Hearing the slightest hint of disappointment or sadness from someone else could have a significant impact on your life.


And down you'll tumble.
It can be easy to get swept up in other people's emotions and have them affect your own thoughts and feelings.


Keep an eye on spring,
Be aware of new beginnings and opportunities that may present themselves.


Run when church bells ring.
Be ready to take action and seize the moment when you hear an opportunity calling.


All I did was wonder how your arms could be,
Merely imagining a potential love interest's embrace was enough to set the artist on a path of falling in love.


And it happened, and it happened,
The unfolding of events leading to falling in love felt almost like fate, as if it was bound to happen.


And it happened to me.
The artist experienced falling in love firsthand, despite possibly trying to guard their heart or emotions.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES VAN HEUSEN, JOHNNY BURKE

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Comments from YouTube:

Obdúlio Rincón

How much glamor radiates the personality of this singer!
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take5t0ky0jpn

Still sounds Wonderful today, Timeless !!

jason60chev

I have always loved this version of this tune by June Christy. I love the orchestration...there seems to be alot of bass below the melody but I cannot make out the instrument...maybe a bass clarinet. I like how the song moves and swings.

take5t0ky0jpn

@p47flyboy I agree with you ! I think, This is one of their best recordings, And It makes me happy every time ! Thank you for your message, Mr. p47fly.

James Spencer: The Cocktail Piano Hour

Love her rendition.. of one of my favorite songs. Pure perfection.

p47flyboy

She's gorgeous! And what a great band!

Jacqueline Whiteley

Love her voice and style.

Stephanie Stanley

My heart sings. This is joyous.

Aprilhojazz

I had this song in my MD for almost 10 year without knowing who sings it. Now, tonight, I came across this recording on youtube. It was magical! I finally know who sang this song which have company so many years of my life and saw my tears and laughs. Thanks for uploading and thanks for this magic find...

Obdúlio Rincón

Christy's radiant face worths any video!
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