The Gaucho Serenade
Ray Eberle;Glenn Miller & his Orchestra Lyrics

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Every night when the moon is shining bright
Down in Rio Janeiro
Comes a gent with a mellow instrument
And a colorful sombrero

Then he sings and the melody he brings
So tenderly played
Is called the Gaucho Serenade

Si senor, he's a happy troubadour,

On a patio you'll find him
Si senor, he will go from door to door
Leaving happiness behind him
All the sweet senoritas hurry out

To join the parade

And hear the Gaucho Serenade
The Gaucho Serenade...

Overall Meaning

The Gaucho Serenade by Ray Eberle, Glenn Miller, and his Orchestra is a playful tune that describes the evening serenade of a happy troubadour, who makes his way on a patio and door to door, bringing happiness and leaving smiles behind him. The song sets the scene in Rio Janeiro where the moon is shining bright every night, and people are out to enjoy the beautiful melody that the troubadour plays on his mellow instrument, accompanied by his colorful sombrero. It is said that the melody played is called the Gaucho Serenade.

The lyrics paint a vibrant picture of the happy troubadour, who captures the attention of all the sweet senoritas, who eagerly join the parade, swaying to the rhythm of the music and enjoying the alluring atmosphere. The song's lively and upbeat tempo sets the mood for a playful night filled with music, love, happiness, and fun. The Gaucho Serenade is an ode to the relaxed and carefree lifestyle of Rio Janeiro, where inhabitants know how to enjoy life and have a good time.

Line by Line Meaning

Every night when the moon is shining bright
When the moon is bright every night

Down in Rio Janeiro
In Rio de Janeiro

Comes a gent with a mellow instrument
A gentleman arrives with a gentle instrument

And a colorful sombrero
And a multicolored hat

Then he sings and the melody he brings
He sings and brings a melody

So tenderly played
Played so softly

Is called the Gaucho Serenade
It is named the Gaucho Serenade

Si senor, he's a happy troubadour,
Yes sir, he is a joyful troubadour

On a patio you'll find him
You'll find him on a patio

Si senor, he will go from door to door
Yes sir, he will go from one door to another

Leaving happiness behind him
Spreading happiness as he goes