I Hear Music
Lenny White Lyrics
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Mighty fine music
The murmur of the morning breeze up there
The rattle of the milkman on the stair
Sure that's music
Mighty fine music
The singing of the sparrow in the skyThe perking of the coffee right nearby
That's my baby's melody
When you my angel holding me
I hear music
Mighty fine music
And anytime I think my world is wrong
I get me out of bed and sing this song
That's my favorite melody
When you ma angel holding me
I hear music
Mighty fine music
And anytime I think my world is wrong
I get me out of bed and sing this song
The lyrics to Lenny White's song "I Hear Music" are a celebration of the simple pleasures of life. The song opens with the singer expressing their love for music, and how even the sounds of the morning breeze and the milkman's footsteps can be pleasing to the ear. The second verse goes on to describe the beauty in the sounds of nature, specifically the singing of a sparrow and the sound of coffee percolating. The singer then reveals that their favorite melody is the sound of their beloved's voice as they hold them close.
Overall, the song encourages the listener to find joy in the small things in life, and to seek solace in music when things seem difficult. The chorus reinforces this message, with the singer declaring that they always turn to singing this song as a way to lift their spirits and find peace when things feel wrong.
In addition to the song's uplifting message, it's also notable for its catchy melody and upbeat tempo. The instrumentation includes a lively drumbeat, jazzy piano chords, and a bright trumpet solo, all of which enhance the joyful tone of the lyrics. The song has become a jazz standard, and has been covered by numerous artists over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear music
I am listening to the sound of music
Mighty fine music
It's really great music I am hearing
The murmur of the morning breeze up there
I hear the sound of the gentle morning wind
The rattle of the milkman on the stair
I can hear the milkman going up the stairs and the sound of the bottles clanking
Sure that's music
This qualifies as music to me
Mighty fine music
It's still really great music I am hearing
The singing of the sparrow in the sky
I am hearing the bird's chirping in the sky
The perking of the coffee right nearby
The sound of coffee brewing nearby
That's my baby's melody
This is my lover's unique tune
When you my angel holding me
It reminds me of how it feels when she holds me
I hear music
Again, I am listening to the sound of music
Mighty fine music
It's still really great music I am hearing
And anytime I think my world is wrong
Whenever things are not going well for me
I get me out of bed and sing this song
I cheer myself up by getting out of bed and singing along to this song
That's my favorite melody
This is my favorite tune
When you ma angel holding me
It reminds me of how it feels when my lover holds me
I hear music
Once again, I am listening to the sound of music
Mighty fine music
And as always, it's really great music I am hearing
And anytime I think my world is wrong
Whenever things are not going well for me
I get me out of bed and sing this song
I cheer myself up by getting out of bed and singing along to this song
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BURTON LANE, FRANK LOESSER
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