I Left My Heart in San Francisco
Ronnie Price Lyrics


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I left my heart in San Francisco.
High on a hill it calls to me
to be where little cable cars
climb halfway to the stars!
The morning fog may chill the air,
I don't care!
My love waits there in San Francisco,
above the blue and windy sea.
When I come home to you, San Francisco,
your golden sun will shine for me!

I left my heart in San Francisco.
High on a hill it calls to me
to be where little cable cars
climb halfway to the stars!
The morning fog may chill the air,
I don't care!
My love waits there in San Francisco,




above the blue and windy sea.
When I come home to you, San Francisco,

Overall Meaning

your golden sun will shine for me!


The lyrics of Ronnie Price's song "I Left My Heart In San Francisco" are a beautiful tribute to the city of San Francisco, capturing its allure and charm. The song talks about how the city, high up on a hill, calls out to the singer to be where little cable cars climb halfway to the stars. The song mentions the morning fog that can chill the air, but nothing can deter the singer from coming back to San Francisco, where his love waits for him. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and nostalgia for the city that the singer has left behind but still holds close to his heart.


The song speaks of San Francisco's beauty, mentioning the blue and windy sea, and the golden sun that will shine upon his return. It's a song that captures the essence of San Francisco and what it means to those who have left their hearts there. The lyrics inspire a feeling of wanderlust and a desire to explore new places, to see the charm of the city that waits for us high up on a hill. It's a simple but profound message of love and longing, perfectly captured by Ronnie Price's soulful voice.


Line by Line Meaning

I left my heart in San Francisco.
I have a strong emotional attachment to San Francisco and miss it dearly.


High on a hill it calls to me
I feel a deep connection to the city that is hard to resist.


to be where little cable cars
I want to be in a place where the charm of the city's unique transportation system is present.


climb halfway to the stars!
I am enamored with the cable cars and their historic significance to the city.


The morning fog may chill the air,
The city's signature fog doesn't deter me from feeling warmth for it.


I don't care!
I am willing to overlook the mild discomforts of the city's weather because of my love for it.


My love waits there in San Francisco,
The city is home to someone who is very dear to me, making it a special place in my heart.


above the blue and windy sea.
The city's proximity to the ocean is a defining characteristic of San Francisco.


When I come home to you, San Francisco,
The city feels like home and has remained an important part of my life despite leaving it.


your golden sun will shine for me!
San Francisco's sunny days are a cherished memory for me, and a reminder of the warmth and happiness I feel when I am there.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GEORGE CORY, DOUGLAS CROSS

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