They Can't Take That Away from Me
Louis & Ella Lyrics


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The way you wear your hat
The way you sip your tea
The memory of all that
No no they can't take that away from me

The way your smile just beams
The way you sing off key
The way you haunt my dreams
No no they can't take that away from me

We may never never meet again
On the bumpy road to love
Still I'll always, always keep the memory of

The way you hold your knife
The way we danced till three
The way you've changed my life
No no they can't take that away from me
No they can't take that away from me

The way you wear your hat
The way you sip your tea
The memory of all that
No no they can't take that away from me

The way your smile just beams
The way you sing off key
The way you haunt my dreams
No no they can't take that away from me

We may never never meet again
On the bumpy road to love
Still I'll always, always keep the memory of

The way you hold your knife
The way we danced till three
The way you changed my life
No no they can't take that away from me
No they can't take that away from me
Swing it boys

We may never never meet again
On the bumpy road to love
Swing it
Still I'll always, always keep the memory of
Yeah man

The way you hold your knife
The way we danced till three
The way you changed my life
No no they can't take that away from me
No they can't take that away from me




Would you repeat that again deary please
No they can't take that away from me

Overall Meaning

"They Can't Take That Away From Me" is a love song about treasuring the little things that make a relationship special. The lyrics describe various aspects of the beloved that the singer holds dear and that cannot be taken away. This includes the way they wear their hat or sip their tea, the memories they have made together, the way their smile beams, and even the way they sing off-key. The singer references the possibility of never meeting again, but they will always keep these memories close to their heart.


The song's lyrics can be seen as a powerful statement about the importance of memories and how they can shape our relationships with others, even after they are gone. The song's structure is simple but effective and creates an engaging melody that listeners can easily sing along.


Overall, "They Can't Take That Away From Me" is a touching love song that emphasizes the importance of cherishing the little moments that make up a relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

The way you wear your hat
The singer admires the way the other person wears their hat and sees it as something unique and special.


The way you sip your tea
The singer admires the way the other person sips their tea and sees it as something unique and special.


The memory of all that
The singer remembers all the special moments they shared with the other person and sees them as unforgettable.


No no they can't take that away from me
The artist is asserting that these memories and special moments are enduring and cannot be taken away from them.


The way your smile just beams
The artist admires the way the other person's smile shines and refers to it as something unique and special.


The way you sing off key
The singer admires the other person's musicality and sees even their off-key singing as something unique and special.


The way you haunt my dreams
The singer thinks of the other person often and has vivid dreams about them, showing the deep impression they have made.


We may never never meet again
The artist acknowledges that circumstances may keep them apart in the future.


On the bumpy road to love
The artist references love as a difficult, challenging journey.


Still I'll always, always keep the memory of
Despite the challenges they may face, the artist will always remember the special moments they shared.


The way you hold your knife
The singer finds even the way the other person holds a knife unique and special.


The way we danced till three
The artist remembers dancing with the other person until very late and sees it as a cherished memory.


The way you've changed my life
The singer reflects on how the other person has had a profound impact on their life.


Swing it boys
The singer encourages the band to play a lively tune.


Yeah man
The singer is expressing excitement and positivity.


Would you repeat that again deary please
The artist playfully asks for something to be repeated with endearment.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., SONGS MUSIC PUBLISHING, RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: IRA GERSHWIN, GEORGE GERSHWIN

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