Do I Love You
Peggy Lee Lyrics


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Beyond the shadow of a dove
As the mighty river flows
As the meadow gaily plays
With the wind of summer days
'Bout as deep as we can go
From the canyon to the skies
Like a mother as she cares
For the baby that she bears

Do I love you
Don't you know by now
Do I love you
Must I show you how
Do I love
Must I always say
Do I love
Yes in every way

About as sacred as a hymn
And a bible full of prayers
From a whisper to a roar
Very much and even more
And I shall show it with my eyes
And share it with the night
If in death the good Lord is kind
You'll be the last thing on my mind

Do I love you
Don't you know by now
Do I love you
Must I show you how
Do I love
Do I have to say
Do I love




Yes in every way

Do I love you
You should know by now
Do I love you
Must I show you how
Do I love
Do I have to say
Do I love
Yes in every way

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Peggy Lee and George Shearing’s ‘Do I Love You’ are a poetic description of the depth of affection one person can have for another. The first verse compares this feeling to the depth of a canyon and the vastness of the sky, as well as the care of a mother for her child. The second verse alludes to the spiritual aspect of this love, describing it as sacred as a hymn and a bible full of prayers. The lyrics then state that this love will be shown through the singer’s eyes and shared with the night, and even in death, the singer will think of their beloved.


Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of overwhelming love and devotion that cannot be easily expressed by words alone. The repetition of the refrain “Do I love you” emphasizes the singer’s certainty and conviction in their feelings, while the question “must I show you how” suggests a subtle challenge to the beloved to recognize and reciprocate the depth of their love.


Line by Line Meaning

Beyond the shadow of a dove
My love for you is so strong and pure, it goes beyond the gentle symbol of peace that is a dove and its shadow.


As the mighty river flows
My love for you is as constant and powerful as a great river that flows without end.


As the meadow gaily plays
My love for you is as joyful and carefree as a lively meadow in the midst of summer.


With the wind of summer days
My love for you is as unpredictable and refreshing as the winds that blow in the warmest of seasons.


'Bout as deep as we can go
My love for you is as profound and all-encompassing as love can be.


From the canyon to the skies
My love for you extends from the deepest depths to the highest heights, covering all aspects of life.


Like a mother as she cares
My love for you is nurturing and tender, like a mother looking after her child with the greatest of care.


For the baby that she bears
Just as a mother cares deeply for the child she has given birth to, my love for you is equally devoted and caring.


Do I love you
Am I truly in love with you?


Don't you know by now
Surely you must already be aware of my feelings for you.


Must I show you how
Is it necessary for me to prove my love to you?


Do I love
Is love what I'm feeling?


Must I always say
Do I need to consistently verbalize my love for you?


Yes in every way
Undoubtedly, my love for you is present in every possible manner.


About as sacred as a hymn
My love for you is as profound and holy as any religious song or ceremony.


And a bible full of prayers
My love for you is as steadfast and endless as any holy text prayed over incessantly.


From a whisper to a roar
My love for you is as gentle as a whisper, but can roar with passion and intensity when needed.


Very much and even more
My love for you is immeasurable and boundless, exceeding all expectations and limitations.


And I shall show it with my eyes
I will communicate my love for you not merely in words, but also through unspoken actions and gestures.


And share it with the night
My love for you is so undeniably strong that I will even reveal it to the quiet and peaceful night.


If in death the good Lord is kind
If and when I meet my end, I hope that I will pass on in peace, released from any earthly attachments.


You'll be the last thing on my mind
But even in death, your memory and your presence will be the final thoughts in my mind and in my heart.


You should know by now
It is my hope that by now, you already have some understanding of my deep love for you.


Do I have to say
Am I obligated to state the depth of my love for you?


Yes in every way
But without any doubt, my love for you is present in every way.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sentric Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter

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on Why Don't You Do Right (Get Me Some Money Too)

Why Don't You Do Right - Casey Abrams - Lyrics
You had plenty money 1922
You let other women make a fool of you
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?

Get out of here and get me some money too?
You're sitting there wondering what it's all about
You ain't got no money, they will throw you out
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?
Get out of here and get me some money too?

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You had plenty money 1922
You let other women make a fool of you
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?
Get out of here and get me some money too?
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?

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