Alphabet Song
Sam Larner Lyrics
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He sure could quote a lot of poetry
But he'd much rather tell 'er what he learned in his speller
When they both attended PS 33
(A) you're adorable
(B) you're so beautiful
(C) you're a cutie full of charms
(E) you're exciting
(F) you're a feather in my arms
(G) you look good to me
(H) you're so heavenly
(I) you're the one I idolize
(J) we're like Jack and Jill
(K) you're so kissable
(L) is the love light in your eyes
M, N, O, P (you could go on all day)
Q, R, S, T (alphabetically speaking, you're OK)
(U) made my life complete
(V) means you're very sweet
W, X, Y, Z
It's fun to wander through
The alphabet with you
To tell (us what?) I mean (uh-huh?)
To tell you what you mean to me
(We love you alphabetically)
The song "Alphabet Song" by Sam Larner is a romantic and whimsical tune that uses the power of the English alphabet to express the depth of one's love for another. The first verse tells the story of Johnny Jones, who prefers to use the lessons he learned from his spelling book to impress his sweetheart Mary, rather than quoting poetry. This sets the stage for the rest of the song, where each letter of the alphabet is used to describe Mary's beauty and charm, and the depth of the singer's love for her.
The chorus is a playful and catchy repetition of each letter, as the singer lists all the ways that Mary is adorable, beautiful, sweet, and exciting. As the letters of the alphabet are listed one by one, the listener is drawn into the rhythm of the song and the sense of joy and fun that permeates the lyrics. The song is a celebration of love and language, and the way that the two can intertwine to create something truly beautiful.
Overall, "Alphabet Song" is a lighthearted and joyful ode to love and the English language, capturing the joy and wonder of language and the depth of emotion that can be expressed in even the simplest words.
Line by Line Meaning
When Johnny Jones was serenading Mary
When Johnny was publicly professing his love for Mary
He sure could quote a lot of poetry
He was skilled at reciting romantic verses
But he'd much rather tell 'er what he learned in his speller
But he preferred to express his affection through spelling exercises
When they both attended PS 33
When they were students at the same school
A, you're adorable
A, you are incredibly cute
B, you're so beautiful
B, you are stunningly attractive
C, you're a cutie full of charms
C, you are charming and irresistible
D, you're a darling and
D, you are a beloved and cherished person
E, you're exciting
E, you are thrilling and exhilarating
F, you're a feather in my arms
F, you are light and delicate, and I want to hold you close
G, you look good to me
G, you are visually pleasing and attractive
H, you're so heavenly
H, you are divinely beautiful
I, you're the one I idolize
I, you are the person I admire and worship
J, we're like Jack and Jill
J, we are a compatible and happy couple like the nursery rhyme characters
K, you're so kissable
K, you have irresistible lips that I want to kiss
L, is the love light in your eyes
L represents the visible expression of your love for me
M, N, O, P (you could go on all day)
M, N, O, P are letters in the alphabet that can be recited endlessly
Q, R, S, T (alphabetically speaking, you're OK)
Q, R, S, T are letters in the alphabet, and you are perfectly fine based on their order
U made my life complete
U, with your presence, have made my life whole
V means you're very sweet
V is representative of your sweet and kind nature
W, X, Y, Z
W, X, Y, Z are the last letters of the alphabet
It's fun to wander through the alphabet with you
It's enjoyable to explore the alphabet with someone as special as you
To tell (us what?) I mean (uh-huh?)
To express my sentiments towards you, do you understand?
To tell you what you mean to me
To convey the depth of your significance in my life
(We love you alphabetically)
(We love you in letters of the alphabet)
Contributed by Benjamin K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.