Harmony
Nat King Cole & Johnny Mercer Lyrics


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The time has come, let us begin
With all our voices joining in
To sing of love and brotherhood
People doing what they should to
Help there fellow man decree
And fill this land with harmony
The young and old, the rich, the poor
Making sounds, never heard before

Harmony! Harmony!
Let's all join in harmony
Sing away the hurt and fear
A great new dream will soon be here

Like the shepherd guards his sheep
Watch your children as they sleep
Like the potter turns his clay
Help to shape a better day, and
Let us sing a song of love
There's one thing I'm certain of
Love will fill the hearts of men
Peace will come on earth once again

Harmony! Harmony!
Let's all join in harmony
Sing away the hurt and fear
A great new dream will soon be here

Harmony! Harmony!
Let's all join in harmony
Sing of love, and brotherhood
And people doing what they should





Harmony! Harmony!
Let's all join in harmony

Overall Meaning

The song "Harmony" by Nat King Cole & Johnny Mercer is a call for people to come together and sing of love, brotherhood, and unity. The lyrics urge listeners to practice kindness and to help one another, working towards a common goal of creating harmony and peace on Earth. The song is a timeless message of hope that rings true even today.


The song begins with a call to action, urging all voices to join in singing for love and brotherhood. The lines "To sing of love and brotherhood / People doing what they should" encourages listeners to do their part in creating a better world. The song then goes on to describe the ideal that people of all ages and social classes will come together to create harmony, making sounds that have never been heard before. The second verse speaks of the tender care that people should have for one another, using the metaphor of a shepherd watching over his sheep and a potter shaping clay. The final chorus once again emphasizes the importance of love, brotherhood, and people doing what they should, all in the name of creating harmony.


Overall, "Harmony" is a beautiful and inspiring song that encourages us to look towards a brighter future, one where we work together to create harmony, peace, and love. It's a call for unity and for people of all races, religions, and backgrounds to come together and work towards a common goal.


Line by Line Meaning

The time has come, let us begin
It's time to start something new


With all our voices joining in
Everyone should participate


To sing of love and brotherhood
To convey the message of love and unity


People doing what they should to
People doing what's right to


Help their fellow man decree
To lend a helping hand to each other


And fill this land with harmony
To create a peaceful world


The young and old, the rich, the poor
Everyone, regardless of age or status


Making sounds, never heard before
Create a new kind of music


Harmony! Harmony!
Sing of harmony!


Let's all join in harmony
Everyone should be united


Sing away the hurt and fear
To get rid of the pain and fear


A great new dream will soon be here
There is hope for a better future


Like the shepherd guards his sheep
Protect and watch over our loved ones


Watch your children as they sleep
To take care of our children


Like the potter turns his clay
To make the world a better place


Help to shape a better day, and
Work together for a brighter future


Let us sing a song of love
To spread love and kindness


There's one thing I'm certain of
One thing is clear


Love will fill the hearts of men
Love will bring peace and unity


Peace will come on earth once again
The world can be peaceful once more


Sing of love, and brotherhood
To promote love and unity




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES VAN HEUSEN, JOHNNY BURKE

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Comments from YouTube:

@joaoalfredo2848

Ouvi essa HARMONY em disco de 78 rotações. Do outro lado.... NALANI. As duas músicas fizeram enorme sucesso. Considero que HARMONY até inspirou o pessoal da Bossa Nova. Final da década de 50. ..........15.4.22......

@waldolydecker8118

Introduced by Bing Crosby and Bob Hope as the finale in the 1947 Paramount film, 'Variety Girl.'

@cthomas1287

Classic

@Trombonology

This one cracks me up. ... I mean ...

@onaleemcgraw4048

this is a total gem, thanks so much...

@georgeb.wolffsohn30

Where did you find this ?

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