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.
Vaya Con Dios
Perry Como Lyrics
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Now the time has come to part, the time for weeping,
Vaya con Dios, my darling
May God be with you, my love
Now the mission bells are softly ringing
If you listen with your heart
You'll hear then singing (singing)
May God be with you, my love
Wherever you may be I'll be beside you (beside you)
Although you're many, many miles away
Each night I'll say a prayer, a prayer to guide you (to guide you)
To master every lonely hour of every lonely day
Now the dawn is breaking through a gray tomorrow
But the memories that we share are there to borrow (no sorrow)
Vaya con Dios, my darling
May God be with you, my love
Vaya con Dios, my darling
May God be with you, my love
(Now the time has come to say goodbye)
The lyrics of Perry Como's song Vaya Con Dios depict a farewell between two lovers. The setting is a hacienda in a town that is now sleeping. The singer understands that it's time to part, but such a separation is painful, causing sadness and tears. The words "Vaya con Dios, my darling" (meaning "Go with God, my darling") testify to the singer's wish for their loved one to be under divine protection as they leave each other. The mission bells are ringing softly, and the singer encourages their beloved to listen with their heart, and they will hear them singing. The overall mood of the song is wistful, acknowledging the inevitability of lovers parting but expressing the hope that they will one day be reunited.
Additionally, the lyrics express the conviction of the singer that regardless of the physical distance that separates them, their spirit will always be with their beloved. The lines "Wherever you may be, I'll be beside you, although you're many, many miles away, each night I'll say a prayer, a prayer to guide you, to master every lonely hour of every lonely day" convey the idea that the singer will always be there in spirit for their partner, providing comfort and reassurance, even if physically absent.
Overall, Perry Como's Vaya Con Dios is a poignant song that captures the bittersweet feelings of separation between two hearts that still long for each other. It speaks of the hope that love always provides.
Line by Line Meaning
Now the hacienda's dark, the town is sleeping
The night has fallen, and the hacienda and town lay quiet and asleep, as if they're mourning our separation.
Now the time has come to part, the time for weeping,
We must part ways now, and it's inevitable that our hearts will be heavy with sadness and tears.
Vaya con Dios, my darling
Go with God, my love,
May God be with you, my love
My heart prays that God will always protect and guide you.
Now the mission bells are softly ringing
The bells of the mission are ringing softly, as if they're bidding farewell to you.
If you listen with your heart
If you open your heart to listen,
You'll hear them singing (singing)
You'll hear the bells singing a sweet song to comfort you.
Wherever you may be I'll be beside you (beside you)
No matter where you are, I will always be there to support and accompany you,
Although you're many, many miles away
Even if the distance between us is vast,
Each night I'll say a prayer, a prayer to guide you (to guide you)
Every night, I will offer a prayer to ask for God's guidance and protection over you.
To master every lonely hour of every lonely day
So that you may overcome the loneliness that comes with each moment of the day,
Now the dawn is breaking through a gray tomorrow
Now, the morning light is piercing through the gray and bleak tomorrow,
But the memories that we share are there to borrow (no sorrow)
Yet, we don't have to be sorrowful because the memories we've shared can be borrowed whenever we need to feel close to one another.
Vaya con Dios, my darling
Go with God, my love,
May God be with you, my love
May God keep you close and protected, always.
(Now the time has come to say goodbye)
(Although it's painful to say it, now is the time to say goodbye.)
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
Dixie Lee Fogg
I swear every song Mr. C. sang was from his heart. He is and will be my very favorite artist forever!!!! RIP Mr. Perry Como.
Judith Chemotti
Love his voice.
David Tooks
Beautiful voice. Thanks Perry
Robert S. J. Hu
Love this song ever since I was a teenager. Now am 77 yrs. old; and this vid reminds of this sacred hymn. Thank you so much Perry Como and tommy194070 for this vid. Sincerely, Robert S.J. Hu February 13, 2019 .
Irene Mccann
Nobody but nobody beats this gentleman’s voice, Smooth Velvety, and full of emotion with great diction.RIP Perry.🙏🙏🙏
helve retsja
So beautiful! My love to song!
Randolph Phillips
Perry Como was a wonderful singer, and by all accounts just as wonderful a human being. Like Elvis Presley, every song he sang he sang really well. There was a time this song was sung by every pop singer, and his is a great version.
john morrison
Perry never sang a bad song he new how to pick them.
Mervyn Carapiet
Very Touching, indeed.
Cecilia Santos
The best....