Moonlight Bay c
Mills Brother Lyrics
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We were sailing along on Moonlight Bay
We could hear the voices ringing
They seemed to say
"You have stolen her heart"
"Now don't go 'way"
As we sang love's old sweet song on Moonlight Bay
(We were sailing along on Moonlight Bay)
(We could hear the voices ringing)
(They seemed to say)
"You have stolen her heart"
"Now don't go 'way"
(As we sang love's old sweet song on Moonlight Bay)
We were sailing along on Moonlight Bay
We could hear the voices ringing
They seemed to say
"You have stolen her heart" (You have stolen her heart)
"Now don't go 'way"
As we sang love's old sweet song on Moonlight Bay
(Sailing through the moonlight on Moonlight Bay)
The Mills Brother's song "Moonlight Bay" is a charming ode to a romantic evening spent sailing on the titular bay. The lyrics describe the experience of sailing along the bay, hearing voices that seem to warn of stealing a woman's heart and urging the sailors not to leave, all while singing "love's old sweet song."
The verses are quite simple but evoke a sense of nostalgia and innocence. The repeated refrain of "sailing through the moonlight, sailing on the bay" contributes to the dreamy, romantic atmosphere of the song. The line about stealing her heart also adds a bit of tension and drama, suggesting that the sailors may be in danger of losing the affection of someone they care about.
Overall, "Moonlight Bay" is a lovely example of a classic love song. The song's simple melody and lyrics capture the feeling of a magical evening spent with someone special.
Line by Line Meaning
We were sailing along on Moonlight Bay
We were journeying on a serene body of water called Moonlight Bay
We could hear the voices ringing
We could hear people's voices resonating in the air
They seemed to say
Their utterances appeared to imply
"You have stolen her heart"
"You have captivated her affection"
"Now don't go 'way"
"Don't depart from her now"
As we sang love's old sweet song on Moonlight Bay
While we sang a cherished romantic melody on the peaceful Moonlight Bay
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Written by: Edward Madden, Percy Wenrich
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Eaty saha
Lyrics:
Voices hum, crooning over Moonlight Bay
Banjos strum, tuning while the moonbeams play
All alone, unknown they find me
Memories like these remind me
Of the girl I left behind me
Down on Moonlight Bay
We were sailing along
On Moonlight Bay.
We could hear the voices ringing;
They seemed to say,
"You have stolen my heart"
"Now don't go 'way!
"As we sang " Love's Old Sweet Song"
On Moonlight Bay
Candle lights gleaming on the silent shore
Lonely nights, dreaming till we meet once more
Far apart, her heart, is yearning
With a sigh for my returning
With the light of love still burning
As in days of yore
We were sailing along
On Moonlight Bay.
We could hear the voices ringing;
They seemed to say,
"You have stolen my heart"
"Now don't go 'way!"
As we sang "Love's Old Sweet Song"
On Moonlight Bay
Nidharshan"Leap
We were sailing along on Moonlight Bay
We could hear the voices ringing
They seemed to say
"You have stolen her heart"
"Now don't go 'way"
As we sang love's old sweet song on Moonlight Bay
(We were sailing along on Moonlight Bay)
(We could hear the voices ringing)
(They seemed to say)
"You have stolen her heart"
"Now don't go 'way"
(As we sang love's old sweet song on Moonlight Bay)
We were sailing along on Moonlight Bay
We could hear the voices ringing
They seemed to say
"You have stolen her heart"
"Now don't go 'way"
As we sang love's old sweet song on Moonlight Bay
(Sailing through the moonlight on Moonlight Bay)
Инал Моттаев
Lyrics:
Voices hum crooning over Moonlight Bay
Banjos strum tuning while the moonbeams play
All alone, unknown, they find me
Memories like these remind me
Of the girl I left behind me
Down on Moonlight Bay
We were sailing along on Moonlight Bay
We could hear the voices ringing; they seem to say
You have stolen my heart
Now, don't go away
Just as we sang Love's old sweet song on Moonlight Bay
Tender lights gleaming on the silent shore
Lonely nights dreaming 'till we meet once more
Far apart, her heart is yearning
With a sigh for my returning
With the light of love still burning passing days of yore
We were sailing along on Moonlight Bay
We could hear the voices ringing; they seem to say
You have stolen my heart
Now, don't go away
Just as we sang Love's old sweet song on Moonlight Bay.
Thomas Hogan
My grandfather made me play this on the old grand in the library, and he cried for my long gone grandmother. Oh how I love this song.
Thomas Hogan
@TheChickenGamerz No. He lived a long life, but he died in 1980. I wish I had that piano now.
Riley Stanch
Aww, that's such a beautiful and bittersweet memory!
Florjan Brudar
@TheChickenGamerz Thomas is presumably middle aged, so of course his grandpa's not alive
TheChickenGamerz
Is he still alive? When?
John Turner
I'm sure they'd be delighted to know that their wonderful music had been listened to over 100,000 times, almost 100 years after being released.
Elias
@Florjan Brudar 110 years wow!
Florjan Brudar
@Elias Recorded in 1911
Elias
This one is from 1912. 109 years ago.
Just Mike
It still sounds better than much of the modern music