Lucky
Ralph Bennett Lyrics


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When I walk down the street
Seems everyone I meet
Gives me a friendly hello
I guess I'm just a lucky so and so

The birds in every tree
All sing so merrily
They sing wherever I go
I guess I'm just a lucky so and so

Well if you should ask me the amount in my bank account

I must confess that I'm slipping
But that don't bother me, cause confidentially
I've got a dream that's pippin

And when my day is through
Each night I hurry to




A love that's faithful I know
I guess I'm just a lucky so an so

Overall Meaning

Ralph Bennett's song "Lucky" is an upbeat and optimistic tune that celebrates the little moments of joy in life. The lyrics paint a picture of a person who is grateful for the simple pleasures that come their way. The first verse talks about how everyone seems to greet them warmly when they walk down the street. The birds in the trees also sing merrily, and overall the singer feels like they are just a lucky person. The second verse makes it clear that the singer is not necessarily wealthy, but they feel like they have everything they need. They have a dream that excites them and at the end of the day, they come home to a loving partner. The overall message of the song is that even if you don't have everything you want, you can still find happiness in the good things that come your way.


One interesting fact about "Lucky" is that it was written by Duke Ellington and Mack David in 1945. Over the years, the song has been covered by many artists, including Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra. Another interesting fact is that the song features in the video game Fallout 4, playing on the in-game radio station called Diamond City Radio. Bennett's version of the song was also included on the soundtrack to the 2018 movie "The Last Black Man in San Francisco". Additionally, Ralph Bennett was a part of the vocal group, The Four Knights, who had hits in the 1950s such as "I Get So Lonely" and "Oh, Happy Day".


As for the chord progression, the song is in the key of C major, and the chords used are C, Em, A7, Dm7, G7, and F. The song has a very straightforward melody, and the chord changes are simple and easy to follow. Overall, "Lucky" is a charming and uplifting song that reminds us to appreciate the good things in life.


Chords (in the key of C major):
C Em A7 Dm7 G7 F


Line by Line Meaning

When I walk down the street
Every time I stroll on the road


Seems everyone I meet
It appears that everybody I cross paths with


Gives me a friendly hello
Greets me with warmth and kindness


I guess I'm just a lucky so and so
I suppose I'm fortunate and blessed


The birds in every tree
The birds perched on every tree


All sing so merrily
Chirp cheerily and gleefully


They sing wherever I go
Whether I'm walking or not, they sing


I guess I'm just a lucky so and so
I suppose I'm fortunate and blessed


Well if you should ask me the amount in my bank account
If you inquire about the balance in my bank account


I must confess that I'm slipping
I admit that I'm losing money


But that don't bother me, cause confidentially
But it doesn't trouble me, since confidentially,


I've got a dream that's pippin
I have an aspiration that's thriving


And when my day is through
When my day ends


Each night I hurry to
Every evening I rush to


A love that's faithful I know
The faithful love that I'm aware of


I guess I'm just a lucky so an so
I suppose I'm fortunate and blessed




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DUKE ELLINGTON, MACK DAVID

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Bernard Victor

Fantastic ! THE BEST singer around, and he always looks so sharp !

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Thank God for TONY BENNETT! The epitome of class!

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Yes he does! The greatest!

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What a guy , I will shed more than a tear when he departs this earth.

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