Vaya Con Dios
Paul Les & Ford Mary Lyrics
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Now the time has come to part, the time for weeping
Vaya con Dios my darling
Vaya con Dios my love
Now the village mission bells are softly ringing
If you listen with your heart you'll hear them singing
Vaya con Dios my darling
Vaya con Dios my love
Wherever you may be, I'll be beside you
Although you're many million dreams away
Each night I'll say a prayer, a prayer to guide you
To hasten every lonely hour of every lonely day
Now the dawn is breaking through a gray tomorrow
But the memories we share are there to borrow
Vaya con Dios, my darling
Vaya con Dios my love
Vaya con Dios, my darling
Vaya con Dios my love
The song "Vaya Con Dios" by Les Paul and Mary Ford is a touching goodbye song that speaks of the separation of two people who share a deep love for each other. The song starts with a melancholic tone describing the atmosphere of a dark hacienda with a sleeping town indicating the end of the day. It goes on to say that it is time to part and that it's a time for tears. The chorus "Vaya con Dios, my darling, may God be with you my love" means "Go with God, my dear, may God be with you, my love", indicating that the singer wishes her beloved to be under God's protection and guidance wherever he may go.
The singer reassures her lover that even though he is physically away from her, she will always be with him spiritually. She will pray for him every night to guide him and to make every long hour of every long day seem shorter. Even when the dawn arrives, and a new day begins, the memories of their love will stay with them. The song also mentions the village mission bells softly ringing, urging the listener to listen with their hearts to hear the singing of the bells. The message is that the love they share is like the gentle sound of the mission bells, it rings bright and clear in their hearts, and that no matter the distance, their love is always there for them to borrow.
Line by Line Meaning
Now the hacienda's dark, the town is sleeping;
It's nighttime and everything is quiet in this small town.
Now the time has come to part, the time for weeping.
The moment of goodbye has arrived and it's difficult.
Vaya con Dios my darling,
Go with God, my dear.
May God be with you my love.
I hope that God guides and protects you, my love.
Wherever you may be, I'll be beside you,
I'll always support you no matter where you go.
Although you're many million dreams away.
Even if we're physically separated by a long distance.
Each night I'll say a pray'are, a pray'are to guide you
I will pray every night that you are safe and find your way.
To hasten ev'ry lonely hour of ev'ry lonely day.
I pray that time passes quickly for you, so you don't feel alone for too long.
Now the dawn is breaking through a gray tomorrow,
The new day is starting, but it looks bleak and gloomy.
But the memories we share are there to borrow.
I'll remember the good times we had and hold onto them.
Now the village mission bells are softly ringing,
The church bells in the village are ringing quietly.
If you listen with your heart you'll hear them singing,
If you listen closely, you can hear the music in your soul.
Vaya con Dios my darling,
Go with God, my dear.
May God be with you my love.
I hope that God guides and protects you, my love.
Wherever you may be I'll be beside you,
I'll always support you no matter where you go.
Although you're many million dreams away,
Even if we're physically separated by a long distance.
Each night I'll say a pray'are, a pray'are to guide you
I will pray every night that you are safe and find your way.
To hasten ev'ry lonely hour of ev'ry lonely day.
I pray that time passes quickly for you, so you don't feel alone for too long.
Now the dawn is breaking through a gray tomorrow,
The new day is starting, but it looks bleak and gloomy.
But the memories we share are there to borrow,
I'll remember the good times we had and hold onto them.
Vaya con Dios, my darling!
Go with God, my dear!
May God be with you, my love, my love,
I hope that God guides and protects you, my love.
May God be with you my love.
I hope that God guides and protects you, my love.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Buddy Pepper, Inez James, Larry Russell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@OLOLAK_7777
Who's listening 2024 to this beautiful Gem.
@ShelbyAnne13
My grandma just passed away last night and she used to tell everyone Vaya Con Dios before they left. I'll be singing this at her funeral. Such a perfect song.
@vanessapierce231
Perfect choice. How are you doing now. Thru turbulent times don't forget he exists.
@glendaraehilyard9524
This song was played at our wedding in 1954. Things change sometimes. But my love has never changed.
@spadoni288
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@jbojet100
Around 1953, the only one I have ever been in love with, played this for me on the coffee shop juke-box at the NAS Airport in Guam, (before he was shipped out). He died a few years later of Polio. But I have known real love spiritually with him ever since, because of Vaya con Dios, and LesP & MaryF. Although servicemen, we didn't "ask" and didn't "tell"! We just knew our love in our hearts, and this recording confirmed it! Thanks to all who made it possible to tell my story, finally.
@lesliecrowley9283
Wish youtube had a "Love" button. Thank you for sharing your story. 🤗
@prarieborn6458
A haunting, beautiful story. , love is the bridge between the worlds. Thank you, Via con Dios.
@kaybostwick4103
I'm 85. My father had a heart problem when they were just starting to do by passes. Dad knew his days were numbered. He would whistle this song to my mother.
@BackSeatHump
I'm 73 years old. The songs of Les Paul and Mary Ford were on the radio all during my early upbringing and listening to any of their songs today is painful. My grandparents, my parents and all of my aunts and uncles are all dead. It's only me left here alone.