Vaya Con Dios
Mary Ford Lyrics
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Now the time has come to part, the time for weeping
Vaya con Dios my darling
Vaya con Dios my love
Now the village mission bells are softly ringing
If you listen with your heart you'll hear them singing
Vaya con Dios my darling
Vaya con Dios my love
Wherever you may be, I'll be beside you
Although you're many million dreams away
Each night I'll say a prayer, a prayer to guide you
To hasten every lonely hour of every lonely day
Now the dawn is breaking through a gray tomorrow
But the memories we share are there to borrow
Vaya con Dios, my darling
Vaya con Dios my love
Vaya con Dios, my darling
Vaya con Dios my love
The lyrics of Mary Ford's song Vaya Con Dios tell the story of a lover who must leave the place where they have been living together. The hacienda, or large estate, is dark and the town is sleeping, signifying that it is a solemn and sad time. The singer understands that the time has come for them to part and that it is a time for weeping. In spite of their deep love, the singer knows that they cannot continue to stay together and that their paths must diverge.
The village mission bells are softly ringing, symbolizing that it is time to go. The singer acknowledges that if one listens with their heart, they can hear the bells singing. Vaya Con Dios, translated as "Go with God," is the phrase the singer uses to wish their lover a safe journey. This phrase is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the depth of the singer's love and the importance of the lover's safe journey. The singer promises to be beside their lover, wherever they may be, although they will be separated by distance. The lyrics express the singer's commitment to their lover and how they deeply value the shared memories that they have made together.
Line by Line Meaning
Now the hacienda's dark, the town is sleeping
The sun has set and the dark night has taken over the sleepy town where the hacienda resides.
Now the time has come to part, the time for weeping
It's time to say goodbye and as expected, tears will be shed and emotions will run high.
Vaya con Dios my darling
Godspeed, my love.
Vaya con Dios my love
May God be with you, my beloved.
Now the village mission bells are softly ringing
The bells of the mission in the village are being rung gently, filling the air with a peaceful melody.
If you listen with your heart you'll hear them singing
If you listen to the bells with your heart, you'll hear them singing a song of love and farewell.
Wherever you may be, I'll be beside you
I'll always be by your side no matter where you go.
Although you're many million dreams away
Even if you're far away, miles apart, and in your own world of dreams.
Each night I'll say a prayer, a prayer to guide you
Every night, I'll say a prayer to God to guide and protect you.
To hasten every lonely hour of every lonely day
My prayer is to hasten the lonely hours of every lonely day, making each day go by faster until we are together again.
Now the dawn is breaking through a gray tomorrow
Tomorrow may seem gray due to the uncertainty of the future, but the dawn is breaking, giving hope that everything will be alright.
But the memories we share are there to borrow
However, memories of our time together are there to be borrowed, to provide comfort and solace during this time apart.
Vaya con Dios, my darling
Godspeed, my beloved.
Vaya con Dios my love
May God be with you, my love.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Buddy Pepper, Inez James, Larry Russell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@OLOLAK_7777
Who's listening 2024 to this beautiful Gem.
@ShelbyAnne13
My grandma just passed away last night and she used to tell everyone Vaya Con Dios before they left. I'll be singing this at her funeral. Such a perfect song.
@vanessapierce231
Perfect choice. How are you doing now. Thru turbulent times don't forget he exists.
@glendaraehilyard9524
This song was played at our wedding in 1954. Things change sometimes. But my love has never changed.
@spadoni288
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@jbojet100
Around 1953, the only one I have ever been in love with, played this for me on the coffee shop juke-box at the NAS Airport in Guam, (before he was shipped out). He died a few years later of Polio. But I have known real love spiritually with him ever since, because of Vaya con Dios, and LesP & MaryF. Although servicemen, we didn't "ask" and didn't "tell"! We just knew our love in our hearts, and this recording confirmed it! Thanks to all who made it possible to tell my story, finally.
@lesliecrowley9283
Wish youtube had a "Love" button. Thank you for sharing your story. 🤗
@prarieborn6458
A haunting, beautiful story. , love is the bridge between the worlds. Thank you, Via con Dios.
@kaybostwick4103
I'm 85. My father had a heart problem when they were just starting to do by passes. Dad knew his days were numbered. He would whistle this song to my mother.
@BackSeatHump
I'm 73 years old. The songs of Les Paul and Mary Ford were on the radio all during my early upbringing and listening to any of their songs today is painful. My grandparents, my parents and all of my aunts and uncles are all dead. It's only me left here alone.