My heart
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I left my heart in San Francisco.
High on a hill it calls to me
to be where little cable cars
climb halfway to the stars!
The morning fog may chill the air,
I don't care!
My love waits there in San Francisco,
above the blue and windy sea.
When I come home to you, San Francisco,
your golden sun will shine for me!

I left my heart in San Francisco.
High on a hill it calls to me
to be where little cable cars
climb halfway to the stars!
The morning fog may chill the air,
I don't care!
My love waits there in San Francisco,




above the blue and windy sea.
When I come home to you, San Francisco,

Overall Meaning

your golden sun will shine for me!


The song “My Heart in San Francisco” by Tony Bennett is a classic anthem to the city of San Francisco. The song’s lyrics describe how the singer left his heart in San Francisco and how the city is a special place for him. The first verse describes how the singer’s heart is on a hill in San Francisco, where he can see the little cable cars climbing halfway to the stars. Despite the morning fog, the singer doesn’t care because his love is waiting for him in San Francisco, above the blue and windy sea. The chorus repeats the sentiment that the singer’s heart is in San Francisco, and when he comes home, the city’s golden sun will shine for him.


The song has become an iconic representation of the city of San Francisco, and it is often played at events and gatherings in the city. The song was originally recorded by Tony Bennett in 1962 and was later covered by several other artists. The song has been used in movies, TV shows, and commercials, and it has become a part of American popular culture. The song’s lyrics are a tribute to the beauty and charm of San Francisco, and they speak to the hearts of anyone who has visited or lived in the city.


Overall, “My Heart in San Francisco” is a timeless classic that captures the spirit and essence of San Francisco. The song’s lyrics are a reminder of the city’s unique character, and they inspire feelings of nostalgia, love, and longing for the city by the bay.


Line by Line Meaning

I left my heart in San Francisco.
I have left behind my deepest emotions in the city of San Francisco, which hold a special place in my heart.


High on a hill it calls to me
There is a hill in San Francisco that makes me feel the urge to go back to the city and connect with my memories.


to be where little cable cars climb halfway to the stars!
I want to be in the place where the little cable cars take you up in the air and make you feel like you are halfway to the stars.


The morning fog may chill the air, I don't care!
Even though the morning fog might cause the air to be cold, it does not matter because my true love is in San Francisco.


My love waits there in San Francisco, above the blue and windy sea.
My significant other is waiting for me in San Francisco, right above the blue and windy sea, which makes me want to go back to the city even more.


When I come home to you, San Francisco, your golden sun will shine for me!
As soon as I return to San Francisco, the city will welcome me with its 'golden sun', and it will shine only for me.




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Douglas Cross, George Cory

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