It's De Lovely
Sarah Vaughan Lyrics


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The night is young, the skies are clear
So if you want to go walking, dear,
It's delightful, it's delicious, it's de-lovely.
I understand the reason why
You're sentimental, 'cause so am I,
It's delightful, it's delicious, it's de-lovely.
You can tell at a glance
What a swell night this is for romance,
You can hear dear Mother Nature
Murmuring low,
"Let yourself go!"

So please be sweet, my chickadee,
And when I kiss you, just say to me,
"It's delightful, it's delicious,
It's delectable, it's delirious,
It's dilemma, it's delimit, it's deluxe,
It's de-lovely".

I feel a sudden urge to sing
The kind of ditty that invokes the spring.

I'll control my desire to curse
While you crucify the verse.

This verse I started seems to me
The Tin-Pantithesis of a melody

So spare us all the pain,
Just skip the darn thing and sing the refrain

Mi, mi, mi, mi,
Re, re, re, re,
Do, sol, mi, do, la, si.

The night is young, the skies are clear
So if you want to go walking, dear,
It's delightful, it's delicious, it's de-lovely.
I understand the reason why
You're sentimental, 'cause so am I,
It's delightful, it's delicious, it's de-lovely.
You can tell at a glance
What a swell night this is for romance,
You can hear dear Mother Nature
Murmuring low,
"Let yourself go!"

So please be sweet, my chickadee,
And when I kiss you, just say to me,




"It's delightful, it's delicious,
It's, it's de-lovely".

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "It's De Lovely" by Sarah Vaughan Harold Mooney are about a night that is perfect for romance. The singer encourages their partner to go for a walk with them because the night is young, skies are clear, and the ambiance is just de-lovely. The singer acknowledges that both they and their partner can feel sentimental, which adds to the romantic atmosphere. The lyrics convey the message that the night is perfect for allowing oneself to fall in love and to let go of any inhibitions that may be holding them back.


In the middle part of the song, the singer admits to feeling an urge to sing a particular type of song that invokes the spirit of spring, but decides against it as it may not suit the melody they are working on. As such, the singer opts to forgo that particular verse and stick to the refrain.


Overall, the lyrics of "It's De Lovely" are an invitation to enjoy a romantic night. They encourage the listener to let go of their inhibitions and enjoy the moment.


Line by Line Meaning

The night is young, the skies are clear
The timing is perfect, there's a pleasant atmosphere


So if you want to go walking, dear,
If you'd like to take a stroll, my love,


It's delightful, it's delicious, it's de-lovely.
It's simply divine, charming and wonderful


I understand the reason why
I know why you feel emotional


You're sentimental, 'cause so am I,
You're feeling sentimental, just like I am


You can tell at a glance
It's clear to see


What a swell night this is for romance,
This is a perfect night for a romantic time


You can hear dear Mother Nature
You can sense nature herself


Murmuring low,
Whispering softly


"Let yourself go!"
"Unleash your passion!"


So please be sweet, my chickadee,
So my love, be kind to me,


And when I kiss you, just say to me,
And when I kiss you, just tell me


"It's delightful, it's delicious,
"It's delightful, it's delicious,


It's delectable, it's delirious,
It's delicious, it's amazing,


It's dilemma, it's delimit, it's deluxe,
It's a difficult choice, it's unlimited, it's luxurious,


It's de-lovely".
It's purely lovely."


I feel a sudden urge to sing
I'm suddenly in the mood to sing


The kind of ditty that invokes the spring.
A cheerful little song that brings spring to mind.


I'll control my desire to curse
I'll try not to swear


While you crucify the verse.
While you mess up the lyrics


This verse I started seems to me
It appears to me that this verse I wrote


The Tin-Pantithesis of a melody
Is the exact opposite of a good melody.


So spare us all the pain,
So let's avoid the unpleasantness


Just skip the darn thing and sing the refrain
Let's just skip this part and repeat the chorus


Mi, mi, mi, mi,
The musical notes Mi, Mi, Mi, Mi,


Re, re, re, re,
Re, Re, Re, Re,


Do, sol, mi, do, la, si.
Do, Sol, Mi, Do, La, Si.


The night is young, the skies are clear
The timing is perfect, there's a pleasant atmosphere


So if you want to go walking, dear,
If you'd like to take a stroll, my love,


It's delightful, it's delicious, it's de-lovely.
It's simply divine, charming and wonderful


I understand the reason why
I know why you feel emotional


You're sentimental, 'cause so am I,
You're feeling sentimental, just like I am


You can tell at a glance
It's clear to see


What a swell night this is for romance,
This is a perfect night for a romantic time


You can hear dear Mother Nature
You can sense nature herself


Murmuring low,
Whispering softly


"Let yourself go!"
"Unleash your passion!"


So please be sweet, my chickadee,
So my love, be kind to me,


And when I kiss you, just say to me,
And when I kiss you, just tell me


"It's delightful, it's delicious,
"It's delightful, it's delicious,


It's, it's de-lovely".
It's, it's purely lovely".




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter

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Paytona Waddy


on Chelsea Bridge

These are NOT the lyrics to Chelsea Bridge. As far as I know there are no lyrics to Chelsea Bridge. The lyrics here are from “A Foggy Day”, lyricist is Ira Gershwin.

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