Come On-A My House
Rosemary Clooney (1) Lyrics


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Come on-a my house, my house, I'm gonna give you candy
Come on-a my house, my house, I'm gonna give a you
Apple, a plum and apricot-a too eh
Come on-a my house, my house a come on
Come on-a my house, my house a come on
Come on-a my house, my house I'm gonna give a you
Figs and dates and grapes and cakes eh
Come on-a my house, my house a come on
Come on-a my house, my house a come on
Come on-a my house, my house, I'm gonna give you candy
Come on-a my house, my house, I'm gonna give you everything

Come on-a my house, my house, I'm gonna give you Christmas tree
Come on-a my house, my house, I'm gonna give you
Marriage ring and a pomegranate too ah
Come on-a my house, my house a come on
Come on-a my house, my house a come on
Come on-a my house, my house I'm gonna give a you
Peach and pear and I love your hair ah
Come on-a my house, my house a come on
Come on-a my house, my house a come on
Come on-a my house, my house, I'm gonna give you Easta-egg
Come on-a my house, my house, I'm gonna give you
Everything, everything, everything





Come on-a my house

Overall Meaning

The song "Come On-A My House" by Rosemary Clooney is a cheerful invitation to a guest to visit the singer's home where they will be welcomed with treats such as candies, fruit, cakes, and even a Christmas tree. The lyrics use a playful tone and repetition of the phrase "come on-a my house" to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for the listener to feel at ease.


The song was written by Ross Bagdasarian and William Saroyan, and became a hit for Rosemary Clooney in 1951. The song has since been covered by various artists, including Dean Martin and Sam Cooke. The unique blend of Armenian, Arabic, and American musical influences in the song's composition has made it a timeless classic.


Some of the lyrics in the song have cultural references, such as the pomegranate which is a prominent fruit in Armenian culture, and the Easta-egg which is a nod to Easter celebrations. The use of these cultural references adds depth to the song's meaning and showcases the diverse background of its creators.


Overall, "Come On-A My House" is a nostalgic tune that celebrates hospitality, generosity, and the joy of spending time with loved ones. Its catchy melody and upbeat rhythm make it a popular choice for harmonizing and singalongs.


Line by Line Meaning

Come on-a my house, my house, I'm gonna give you candy
Please come and visit my house, where I will give you sweet treats as a hospitable gesture


Come on-a my house, my house, I'm gonna give a you Apple, a plum and apricot-a too eh
Come inside my abode where I promise to give you a taste of delicious fruit, including apples, plums, and apricots


Come on-a my house, my house a come on
Please, do not hesitate and come over to my house right away


Come on-a my house, my house I'm gonna give a you Figs and dates and grapes and cakes eh
Upon your visit, I'll also offer you some tasty figs, dates, grapes, and cakes


Come on-a my house, my house, I'm gonna give you Christmas tree
During the Christmas time, I'll give you the gift of a beautifully adorned tree when you visit my home


Come on-a my house, my house, I'm gonna give you Marriage ring and a pomegranate too ah
In addition to sharing pleasant conversations, I'll present you with more gifts, such as a marriage ring and a pomegranate


Come on-a my house, my house I'm gonna give a you Peach and pear and I love your hair ah
As your gracious host, I'll also offer you ripe peaches and pears while admiring your lovely hair


Come on-a my house, my house, I'm gonna give you Easter-egg
On Easter, I plan on giving you an egg filled with candy and other surprises when you visit my house


Come on-a my house, my house, I'm gonna give you everything, everything, everything
No matter when you visit, expect to receive everything you could possibly desire as my guest




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Ross Bagdasarian, William Saroyan

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@Ardub23

List of rewards for coming on-a her house:
– Candy
– Apple
– Plum
– Apricot
– Figs
– Dates
– Grapes
– Cakes
– Candy
– Everything
– Christmas tree
– Marriage ring
– Pomegranate
– Peach
– Pear
– Easter egg
– Everything
– Everything
– Everything

Pretty enticing list, but she forgot to say please.



All comments from YouTube:

@gwynenglishnielsen8596

Glad to see that Rosemary has so many views.

@williamrolls1036

Hello friend, how are you doing today

@grahambrown1980

I LOVE the harpsichord! This song is so sophisticated! Perfect for a Halloween playlist! 👻🎃

@jjr1728

I love labradors

@Ardub23

List of rewards for coming on-a her house:
– Candy
– Apple
– Plum
– Apricot
– Figs
– Dates
– Grapes
– Cakes
– Candy
– Everything
– Christmas tree
– Marriage ring
– Pomegranate
– Peach
– Pear
– Easter egg
– Everything
– Everything
– Everything

Pretty enticing list, but she forgot to say please.

@naciye123

She forgot to include the kitchen sink in the list.

@Mr.Robert1

Why they really came out to her house was for her hay nanny nanny!

@Mr.Robert1

@@naciye123 and the bearded clam

@007lamiss

No need

@biruss

@@Mr.Robert1 and chocolate chip cookies and juicy muffins

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