I Put My Faith in You'
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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!


These lyrics are taken from the chorus of the song "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" sung by Tony Bennett. The lyrics describe the deep connection Tony has with the city of San Francisco, symbolizing his love for a person he left behind. The song was written by George Cory and Douglass Cross in 1954, and Tony Bennett's version was released in 1962, reaching number 19 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.


The song has become an anthem for the city of San Francisco, and has been used in numerous films, television shows, and commercials, becoming one of the most famous songs about a particular city. The lyrics evoke the images of the famous landmarks of San Francisco such as the Golden Gate Bridge, the cable cars, and the hilly landscape, and the emotions of longing and love.


One interesting fact about the song is that it was originally written as a poem by Douglass Cross, who was inspired by his love for his hometown of San Francisco, and his longing for someone he left behind. Another fact is that the song was rejected by several other singers before Tony Bennett recorded it, and it was almost discarded by Bennett himself, who later reconsidered and made it his iconic song. The song has won several awards, including the Grammy Hall of Fame, and has been covered by numerous artists over the years.


Chords (key of C):
Verse:
C Dm7 G7 C
C Dm7 G7 C
C Dm7 G7 C
G7 Gdim C/B Am7
Am7/G D7 Dm7 G7


Chorus:
C Dm7 G7 C
C Dm7 G7 C
C Dm7 G7 C
G7 Gdim C/B Am7
Am7/G D7 Dm7 G7


Line by Line Meaning

I left my heart in San Francisco.
I have a deep emotional connection to the city of San Francisco and feel like a piece of my heart is always there.


High on a hill it calls to me
There is a particular hill in San Francisco that has a strong pull on my emotions and feels almost like it's calling out to me.


To be where little cable cars climb halfway to the stars!
One of the things that draws me to San Francisco is the iconic cable cars that travel up steep hills, making me feel like I'm reaching for the stars.


The morning fog may chill the air, I don't care!
Even if the weather in San Francisco isn't always perfect, it doesn't diminish my love for the city.


My love waits there in San Francisco, above the blue and windy sea.
The person I love is in San Francisco, and I associate the city with them, particularly the view of the ocean from high up on a hill.


When I come home to you, San Francisco, your golden sun will shine for me!
When I return to San Francisco, I feel like everything will be right in the world, and the city will welcome me with open arms in its typical sunny and welcoming way.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DOUGLAS CROSS, GEORGE CORY

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