i hear a rhapsody
RAY CONNIFF and his ORCHESTRA and CHORUS Lyrics
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So softly to me
I don't hear a call at all
I hear a rhapsody
And when your sparkling eyes
Are smiling at me
Then soft through the starlit skies
My days are so blue
When you're away
My heart longs for you
So won't you stay
My darling hold me tight
And whisper to me
Then soft through a starry night
I'll hear a rhapsody
The lyrics of "I Hear A Rhapsody" by Ray Conniff and his Orchestra and Chorus portrays the magical and romantic love between the two lovers. The song talks about how the soft voice of the lover sounds like a harmonious rhapsody to the singer's ears. The lyrics describe how the singer perceives their lover's voice and gaze like a rhapsody playing softly through the starry skies. The singer yearns to be with their partner and longs for them when they are away. The song has a compelling melody that portrays the profound love between the two lovers.
According to some interesting facts about the song, it was composed by George Fragos, Jack Baker, and Dick Gasparre in 1937. The song was first featured in the motion picture ‘Thrill of a Romance’ in 1945. The Carl Fisher Inc. published sheet music for the song, and it became very popular among jazz musicians. The song has been covered by various music artists, including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Victor Feldman. Interestingly, this song was part of the original soundtrack for the popular video game 'BioShock Infinite.' Several other movies and television shows have used the song, including 'The Killing,' 'Deadwood,' and 'Frasier.' The song was also featured in a few episodes of the popular TV series, 'Mad Men.' It is said that this song is one of Frank Sinatra's favorite songs, and he performed it many times during his live concerts.
The song's melody is composed in the key of B flat, and the song has a moderate tempo. The song features chord progressions like Bbmaj7, G7, Cm7, and F7. The song's accompaniment includes a full orchestra and chorus that adds depth to the melody. The song's melody and lyrics combine to create a romantic and dreamy atmosphere that makes it a perfect song for lovers.
Chords: Bbmaj7, G7, Cm7, F7.
Line by Line Meaning
And when I hear you call
Whenever I hear you speak to me
So softly to me
Speaking in such a gentle tone
I don't hear a call at all
I don't really hear your words
I hear a rhapsody
Instead, what I hear is music, like a beautiful musical composition
And when your sparkling eyes
When I see the twinkle in your eyes
Are smiling at me
When you're full of joy around me
Then soft through the starlit skies
I hear music that feels like it's coming from the heavens when everything is bright and clear at night
I hear a rhapsody
That same beautiful composition fills my ears
My days are so blue
My life is so dull
When you're away
When you're not here with me
My heart longs for you
I desperately miss you
So won't you stay
Please don't leave me, stay by my side
My darling hold me tight
Give me a tight embrace, my love
And whisper to me
And speak quietly near my ear
Then soft through a starry night
Again, I'll hear that same heavenly music during a twinkling evening
I'll hear a rhapsody
That same musical composition will fill my being once again
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ralph Barendse, Sander Van Der Waal, Dick Gasparre, GEORGE FRAGOS, Jack Baker
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