Como was also very popular in the UK. His chart successes ranged from 1953 to 1974 and included two number one's, his first hit 'Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes' in 1953 and 'Magic Moments' which stayed at the top for 8 weeks in 1958. His other big UK hits were 'Delaware' ( No 3 in 1960), ' It's Impossible' (No 4 in 1971) , 'And I Love You So' (No 3 in 1973), and 'For The Good Times' (No 7 in 1973).
As well as TV and recording success, Perry Como also made a number of films, including ' Something For The Boys' and 'Doll Face' which were released during WW2.
He died in his sleep on 12 May 2001.
It Could Happen to You
Perry Como Lyrics
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Lock your dreams at night,
It could happen to you!
Don't count stars or you might stumble,
Someone drops a sigh and down you tumble
Keep an eye on spring,
Run when church bells ring,
All I did was wonder how your arms would be,
And it happened to me
It could happen to you
All I did was wonder how your arms would be,
And it happened to me
This song, It Could Happen to You, is a cautionary tale to a romantic dreamer, warning them not to get lost in their own thoughts and to protect their heart and dreams from temptation. Hide your heart from sight and lock your dreams at night, or else you may fall victim to the uncontrollable nature of love. Don't get distracted by counting stars or the whimsical sounds of church bells, as someone else's sigh could send you tumbling into love, just when you least expected it.
The second verse of the song advises the listener to keep an eye on spring, as it is a time of renewal and time when love is most likely to bloom. However, it also tells the listener to be careful not to get too caught up in the moment, as it could lead them down a path they did not intend to take.
The chorus reiterates the warning that it could indeed happen to anyone, no matter how cautious they may be. The lyrics "All I did was wonder how your arms would be, and it happened to me" could be seen as a personal testimony from the singer, as he too, may have fallen in love unexpectedly despite his own best intentions to protect his heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Hide your heart from sight
Don't show your emotions too openly, or you may get hurt
Lock your dreams at night
Don't let your aspirations keep you from sleeping or distract you from reality
It could happen to you!
Be cautious and don't think you're immune to things happening unexpectedly
Don't count stars or you might stumble
Don't overthink or get lost in your own thoughts, or you may make a mistake
Someone drops a sigh and down you tumble
One small thing can cause a big emotional reaction or chain of events
Keep an eye on spring
Be aware of new beginnings and opportunities
Run when church bells ring
Take advantage of joyful and auspicious occasions while they're happening
It could happen to you!
Reiterating the idea that anyone can be impacted by sudden events, good or bad
All I did was wonder how your arms would be,
The singer thought about a romantic interest and imagined what it would be like to hold them
And it happened to me
The singer ended up in a relationship with the person they had been thinking about
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Written by: JAMES VAN HEUSEN, JOHNNY BURKE
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