Bye
Peggy Lee Lyrics


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I got a big surprise when I saw you smile
I never dreamed that it could be
But now I realize since I saw you smile
There's only happiness for me
So
Bye bye blues
Bye bye blues
Bells ring
Birds sing
Sun is shining
No more pining
Just we two
Smiling thru
Don't sigh
Don't cry





Bye bye blues
Blues

Overall Meaning

The song Bye Bye Blues, as sung by Peggy Lee, is a heartfelt and uplifting tune that speaks of finding joy and happiness after a period of sadness and struggle. The song begins by describing the shock and surprise that the singer feels upon seeing the object of their affection smiling. The singer never thought it would happen, but now that it has, they are filled with hope and optimism. The repetition of the phrase "Bye bye blues" throughout the song emphasizes this newfound sense of joy and excitement.


As the song progresses, we hear descriptions of a beautiful day: bells ringing, birds singing, and the sun shining. The singer is no longer pining over their sadness or worries, but instead is focused on the present moment, enjoying the happiness they feel. The chorus is repeated, reinforcing the idea that the singer is leaving their blues behind and moving on to a brighter future.


Line by Line Meaning

I got a big surprise when I saw you smile
Your smile caught me off guard and pleasantly surprised me.


I never dreamed that it could be
I never thought I would find happiness like this.


But now I realize since I saw you smile
Your smile made me see that happiness is possible.


There's only happiness for me
Now that I've found you, I know that I will always be happy.


Bye bye blues
I'm saying goodbye to all my sadness and heartache.


Bells ring
The world feels more joyful now that I'm with you.


Birds sing
Nature seems to be celebrating our love.


Sun is shining
Everything feels brighter and more positive now that you're in my life.


No more pining
I'm no longer longing for something that seems out of reach.


Just we two
It's just you and me, and that's all we need to be happy.


Smiling thru
We're both smiling because we know that we've found something special.


Don't sigh
There's no need to sigh when we have each other.


Don't cry
Tears are a thing of the past now that we're together.


Bye bye blues
I'm leaving all my sadness behind and embracing a happy future with you.


Blues
The sadness and heartache of the past that I'm leaving behind.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BERT LOWN, FREDERICK L HAMM, DAVID BENNETT, CHAUNCEY GRAY

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@sofiafrutuoso

Pack up all my cares and woe
Here I go singin' low
Bye bye blackbird

Where somebody waits for me
Sugar's sweet, so is she
Bye bye blackbird

No one here can love or understand me
All those hard luck stories, they all hand me

Make my bed, light my light
I'll arrive late tonight
Blackbird, bye bye


Make my bed, light my light
I'll arrive late tonight
Blackbird, bye bye



@Narinjazz

Pack up all my cares and woes,
Here i go, singing low,
Bye, bye, blackbird.
Where somebody waits for me,
Sugar is sweet, so is she,
Bye, bye, blackbird.

No one here can love and understand me,
Oh, what hard luck stories they all hand me.

Make my bed and light the light,
I'll arrive late tonight,
Blackbird, bye, bye.

Pack up all my cares and woes,
Here i go, singing low,
Bye, bye, blackbird.
Where somebody waits for me,
Sugar is sweet, so is she,
Bye, bye, bye, bye, blackbird.

I said, no one here can love and understand me,
Oh, what hard luck stories they all hand me.

So, make my bed and light the light,
I'll arrive late tonight,
Blackbird, bye, bye.
Make my bed and light the light,
I'll arrive late tonight,
Blackbird,
I said blackbird,
I said blackbird,
Oh, blackbird, bye, bye.



All comments from YouTube:

@Camerasdontlie

My mammy of 87 years just sang this song most beautifully she’s got dementia 😢😢😢😢 I’m absolutely in tears. Love you mammy love you forever.

@arkansasasmr780

i hope you and she are doing ok ❤

@LilDrakula13

God bless her 🙏🏼

@Camerasdontlie

@@arkansasasmr780 I won’t lie it’s extremely hard.

@paulmetcalfe3546

manhugs bro

@TheHeesom

@@Camerasdontlie I care for people with dementia and I can assure you music takes them to a place filled with memories that evoke many feelings,your nan has you to help continue the memories and that is a beautiful memory x

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@monsternationpawsup

Imagine all these legends Lady Gaga will honor in Joker Folie À Deux, they really made history ❤

@TIM.DREAMZ

King Kong 2005. Such a beautiful movie with this beautiful song!

@georgemendoza5658

Hell yea the best King Kong ever made💯

@NinteSegaRarew

Peter Jackson's version

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