Come On-A My House
Rosemary Clooney Lyrics

"Come On-a My House" is a playful and flirtatious song that urges a lover to come to the singer's house for sweet treats and gifts. The song was written by Ross Bagdasarian and William Saroyan, and it was first recorded in 1951 by Bagdasarian under the stage name David Seville. However, it was the version by Rosemary Clooney in 1951 that became the most popular and enduring.

Throughout the song, the singer lists various fruits and foods that she plans to share with her lover, including candy, apples, plums, apricots, figs, dates, grapes, and cakes. She also mentions more symbolic items, such as a Christmas tree, a marriage ring, and a pomegranate. In the second verse, she compliments her lover's hair and mentions peaches and pears, as well as an Easter egg, emphasizing the abundance and generosity of her house. The song captures the joy and excitement of hospitality and seduction.

One interesting fact is that the song was popularized through the medium of television. Rosemary Clooney performed it on the Ed Sullivan Show on September 9, 1951, and it quickly became a hit. Another interesting fact is that the song's composer, Ross Bagdasarian, would later achieve fame under another stage name: David Seville, the creator of the Chipmunks. Additionally, the word "a" in the chorus of the song is a playful nod to the singer's Armenian heritage, as it mimics the Armenian pronunciation of the word "on." The song has been covered by many artists over the years, including Shakira, Louis Prima, and Bette Midler.

Chords: G, D, Em, B7, C, Am