I'm Glad There Is You
Mildred Bailey Lyrics


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In this world of ordinary people
Extraordinary people, I'm glad there is you

In this world of over-rated pleasures
Of under-rated treasures, I'm glad there is you

I live to love, I love to live with you beside me
This role so new, I'll muddle through with you to guide me

In this world where many, many play at love
And hardly any stay in love, I'm glad there is you
More than ever, I'm glad there is you

In this world where many, many play at love




And hardly any stay in love, I'm glad there is you
More than ever, I'm glad there is you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mildred Bailey's song "I'm Glad There Is You" describe a love that is rare and special in a world where love can be fleeting and temporary. The first two lines of the song set the tone for what is to come, as the singer acknowledges that in a world filled with ordinary people, it is the extraordinary people who stand out. The singer then goes on to express gratitude that such an extraordinary person exists in their life.


The next two lines of the song contrast overrated pleasures with underrated treasures, suggesting that true love is one of these underrated treasures that can bring greater joy and meaning to life than superficial pleasures that society often values. The singer notes that they "live to love" and "love to live" with the person they are singing about. The singer acknowledges that their current situation is "so new" and that they will "muddle through," but they are grateful to have the person they love beside them to guide them.


The final two lines of the song return to the theme of love in a world where it is often just a game that people play. The singer expresses gratitude that the person they love is not just another player, but someone who is staying in love. The repetition of the phrase "I'm glad there is you" emphasizes the singer's feelings of gratitude and appreciation for their partner. Overall, the song is a beautiful tribute to a love that is real and lasting in a world where that can be hard to find.


Line by Line Meaning

In this world of ordinary people
In a world full of people who are just average


Extraordinary people, I'm glad there is you
It is nice to know someone who is special among everyone else


In this world of over-rated pleasures
In a world where things people think are great are sometimes not as great as they think


Of under-rated treasures, I'm glad there is you
It is good to know someone who is not always recognized for what they offer


I live to love, I love to live with you beside me
My reason for living is to love and it is even better when you are here with me


This role so new, I'll muddle through with you to guide me
Although the situation is unfamiliar to me, I will make it work with your help


In this world where many, many play at love
A lot of people try to be in love but may not truly understand what it means


And hardly any stay in love, I'm glad there is you
It is comforting to know that there is you, who truly love and stay committed


More than ever, I'm glad there is you
Now more than ever, I appreciate having you in my life




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JIMMY DORSEY, PAUL MADEIRA

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