Old Cape Cod
Patti Page Lyrics


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If you're fond of sand dunes and salty air
Quaint little villages here and there
(You're sure)You're sure to fall in love with old Cape Cod
(Cape Cod, that old Cape Cod)

If you like the taste of a lobster stew
Served by a window with an ocean view
(You're sure)You're sure to fall in love with old Cape Cod

Winding roads that seem to beckon you
Miles of green beneath a sky of blue
Church bells chimin' on a Sunday morn
Remind you of the town where you were born

If you spend an evening you'll want to stay
Watching the moonlight on Cape Cod Bay
You're sure to fall in love with old Cape Cod

(aah, aah)

If you spend an evening you'll want to stay (on Cape Cod Bay)
Watching the moonlight on Cape Cod Bay
You're sure to fall in love with old Cape Cod




You're sure to fall in love
You're sure to fall in love with old Cape Cod

Overall Meaning

"Old Cape Cod" is a classic song by Patti Page that celebrates the beauty and charm of Cape Cod, a popular vacation destination on the east coast of the United States. The song begins by painting a picture of the region's natural features, including sand dunes and salty air, as well as the quaint villages that dot the landscape. The refrain emphasizes that anyone who appreciates these things is "sure to fall in love with old Cape Cod."


The second verse focuses on the local cuisine, specifically lobster stew, and the pleasure of enjoying it with a view of the ocean. The song then returns to the beauty of the landscape, with its winding roads and blue sky, as well as the familiar sound of church bells ringing on a Sunday morning. Finally, the song urges the listener to spend an evening on Cape Cod Bay, watching the moonlight and soaking in the ambiance of this special place.


Overall, "Old Cape Cod" is a love letter to a beloved vacation spot, a celebration of its natural beauty, culture, and way of life. The song captures the essence of what draws people to Cape Cod and why they keep coming back year after year.


Line by Line Meaning

If you're fond of sand dunes and salty air
If you enjoy the sandy dunes and the salty air


Quaint little villages here and there
The charming small communities scattered around


(You're sure)You're sure to fall in love with old Cape Cod
You will definitely fall in love with the beautiful and historic Cape Cod


(Cape Cod, that old Cape Cod)
That old Cape Cod, which is truly remarkable


If you like the taste of a lobster stew
If you are fond of eating a delicious lobster stew


Served by a window with an ocean view
With ocean views, served from a window


(You're sure)You're sure to fall in love with old Cape Cod
You will definitely fall in love with the beautiful and historic Cape Cod


Winding roads that seem to beckon you
Roads that are undulating and seem to invite you to explore


Miles of green beneath a sky of blue
Long stretches of greenery under the beautiful, clear blue skies


Church bells chimin' on a Sunday morn
The church bells ringing on Sunday morning


Remind you of the town where you were born
Take you back to your hometown or birthplace


If you spend an evening you'll want to stay
If you stay for an evening, you won't want to leave


Watching the moonlight on Cape Cod Bay
Watching the beautiful moonlight on the bay of Cape Cod


You're sure to fall in love with old Cape Cod
You will definitely fall in love with the beautiful and historic Cape Cod


(aah, aah)
The melodious sound of affection


If you spend an evening you'll want to stay (on Cape Cod Bay)
If you stay one evening on the bay of Cape Cod, you won't want to leave


You're sure to fall in love with old Cape Cod
You will definitely fall in love with the beautiful and historic Cape Cod


You're sure to fall in love
You will undeniably fall in love


You're sure to fall in love with old Cape Cod
You will definitely fall in love with the beautiful and historic Cape Cod




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alan Jeffreys, Claire Rothrock, Milton Yakus

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@paulbrewer2374

In March of 1972, I was 20 years old and in school at North Texas State University in the great jazz program there (I'm a trombonist). During that time, I got a call to play a two-week tour with Patti Page. I really needed the money, so I was able to arrange my schedule to do the tour, make a little money, and then go back to school.

Patti was 45 years old at the time as I recall. And all I knew about her were her two hits, The Tennessee Waltz and How Much Is That Doggie in the Window?

So, I expected the tour to be dull and lacking in musical integrity. I was far too hip, you see, as an aspiring modern jazz musician playing in one of the top bands at one of the top jazz schools in the world to take seriously some pop star who had recorded some silly tunes in the 1950s.

Man, was I wrong. Was I ever so ridiculously wrong!

During the first rehearsal, the arrangements turned out to be very hip and featured many really beautifully composed standard songs that I had never heard Patti sing. Patti did sing her hits, for sure, but she did very much more than that - and sounded so damn good!

Patti was a lot of fun be with, too! She was like one of the guys after our performances and spent a lot of time with us. She was a gem.

At the end of that tour, I found myself wondering if there was any song from The American Songbook that Patti didn’t know. She seemed to know so many. And she sang them all so beautifully. And when she first sang this song, "Old Cape Cod", as we accompanied her, she won us over and gained our unequivocal respect.

Never again after that tour did I underestimate anyone from the world of pop music when I happened to get a gig with them. Patti changed my young mind about that forever.

When I got the news that Patti died on New Year’s day, 2013, tears welled up in my eyes. But, in large measure, they were tears of gratitude for what I had learned from her about how never to prejudge or underestimate anyone in the world of music.

Artistic greatness can come from anywhere. It was such a surprise and such a joy when I was a very young man to hear it flow continuously from the voice of the sweet and endearingly ingenuous Patti Page.



@soniapazbaronvine105

VIEJO CABO BACALAO

Si te gustan las dunas de arena y el aire salado
Pequeños pueblos pintorescos aquí y allá
(Estás seguro) Seguro que te enamorarás del viejo Cabo Bacalao

Si te gusta el sabor del caldillo de langosta
Servido junto a una ventana con vista al mar
(Estás seguro) Seguro que te enamorarás del viejo Cabo Bacalao

Caminos sinuosos que parecen llamarte
Millas de verde bajo los cielos de azul
Las campanas de la iglesia suenan un domingo por la mañana
Te recuerda el pueblo donde naciste

Si pasas una noche querrás quedarte
Mirando la luz de la luna en la bahía de Cabo Bacalao
Seguro que te enamorarás del viejo Cabo Bacalao
(Aah-aah)

Si pasas una noche querrás quedarte (en Cabo Bacalao)
Mirando la luz de la luna en la bahía de Cabo Bacalao
Seguro que te enamorarás del viejo Cabo Bacalao
Seguro que te enamorarás, seguro que te enamorarás del viejo Cabo Bacalao



@lifewithsolie

If you're fond of sand dunes and salty air
Quaint little villages here and there
(You're sure) You're sure to fall in love with old Cape Cod
(Old Cape Cod, that old Cape Cod)
If you like the taste of lobster stew
Served by a window with an ocean view
(You're sure) You're sure to fall in love with old Cape Cod
Winding roads that seem to beckon you
Miles of green beneath the skies of blue
Church bells chimin' on a Sunday morn'
Remind you of the town where you were born
If you spend an evening you'll want to stay
Watching the moonlight on Cape Cod Bay
You're sure to fall in love with old Cape Cod
(Aah-aah)
If you spend an evening you'll want to stay (on Cape Cod Bay)
Watching the moonlight on Cape Cod Bay
You're sure to fall in love with old Cape Cod
You're sure to fall in love, you're sure to fall in love with old Cape Cod



@SandraLykhatska

If you're fond of sand dunes and salty air
Quaint little villages here and there
(You're sure)You're sure to fall in love with old Cape Cod
(Cape Cod, that old Cape Cod)

If you like the taste of a lobster stew
Served by a window with an ocean view
(You're sure)You're sure to fall in love with old Cape Cod

Winding roads that seem to beckon you
Miles of green beneath a sky of blue
Church bells chimin' on a Sunday morn
Remind you of the town where you were born

If you spend an evening you'll want to stay
Watching the moonlight on Cape Cod Bay
You're sure to fall in love with old Cape Cod

If you spend an evening you'll want to stay (on Cape Cod Bay)
Watching the moonlight on Cape Cod Bay
You're sure to fall in love with old Cape Cod
You're sure to fall in love
You're sure to fall in love with old Cape Cod

Источник: LyricFind
Авторы: Alan Jeffreys / Claire Rothrock / Milton Yakus
Текст песни "Old Cape Cod", © Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Warner Chappell Music, Inc



All comments from YouTube:

@JimEadon

It always cheers me up to see musicians like Groove Armada appreciating the great (seemingly uncool) predecessors. "At The River" is an amazing spin off.

@cal_nevari

Love love love their "At The River'. They made incredible use of her vocal. I know it brought people to Patti's version that would otherwise never have heard this.

@daxmiller35

At The River is one of my top 10 favorite songs

@mjp96

@@daxmiller35 I want At The River to be my passing song

@daxmiller35

@@mjp96 it really is amazing

@evansovila1645

This genuinely makes me tear up as funny as it sounds, its just such a lovely song and fills me with butterflies. Her voice is truly entrancing

@almichaels5957

Try "Shelter of your Arms" by Sammy Davis Jr

@ramiahdavis3479

saneee

@queenminaable

I tear up because of a former time at home with my Dad, Mama and my Sisters..
Beautiful memories💫✨💫✨

@pbaker7160

A song from a time where men were men and women were women. A simpler time when Americans all loved their country and flag.

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