Lullaby of Broadway
Shelean Newman Lyrics


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Come on along and listen to
The lullaby of Broadway
The hip hooray and ballyhoo
The lullaby of Broadway
The rumble of a subway train
The rattle of the taxis
The daffodils who entertain
At Angelo's and Maxi's

When a Broadway baby says good night
It's early in the morning
Manhattan babies don't sleep tight
Until the dawn

Good night, baby
Good night, the milkman's on his way
Sleep tight, baby
Sleep tight, let's call it a day
Hey

The band begins to go to town
And everyone goes crazy
You rock a bye your baby round
'Til everything gets hazy
Hush a bye, I'll buy you this and that
You hear a daddy saying
And baby goes home to her flat
To sleep all day

Good night, baby
Good night, the milkman's on his way
Sleep tight, baby
Sleep tight, let's call it a day





Listen to the lullaby
Of old Broadway

Overall Meaning

In Shelean Newman's "Lullaby of Broadway," the lyrics depict the energy and liveliness of New York City's most famous street. The song emphasizes the bustling sounds of Broadway, including the rumbling of subway trains and the rattling of taxis. The chorus of the song encourages the listener to come and experience the excitement and ballyhoo of Broadway.


The lyrics also describe the lifestyle of those who call Broadway home. When a Broadway baby says goodnight, it means that morning has arrived, and Manhattan babies don't sleep tight until dawn. The song also states that the band begins to play, and everyone goes crazy. The listener is encouraged to rock their baby to the rhythm of the music until everything becomes hazy. The lyrics suggest that in this world, everything is happening all at once.


The song ultimately invites the listener to experience the magic of Broadway from the comfort of their home, listening to the lullaby of Old Broadway. The lyrics and melody work together to capture the essence of the famous street, inviting listeners to join in the endless excitement.


Line by Line Meaning

Come on along and listen to
Join me and listen to


The lullaby of Broadway
The soothing sounds and lively atmosphere of the city's entertainment hub


The hip hooray and ballyhoo
The excitement and energy associated with the entertainment industry


The lullaby of Broadway
The calming effects of the city's buzz and lights


The rumble of a subway train
The constant hum and motion of the city


The rattle of the taxis
The familiar and ubiquitous sounds in the streets of New York


The daffodils who entertain
The performers who put on a show at Angelo's and Maxi's


At Angelo's and Maxi's
The two famous restaurants and performance venues in Manhattan


When a Broadway baby says good night
When a performer ends their show and heads home


It's early in the morning
The late hours of the night that bleed into early morning


Manhattan babies don't sleep tight
People who live and work in the city that never sleeps have trouble getting good quality rest


Until the dawn
Until the sun starts to rise and a new day begins


Good night, baby
Sweet dreams, my darling


Good night, the milkman's on his way
It's time for rest, the day is over


Sleep tight, baby
Get some good rest, my dear


Sleep tight, let's call it a day
Good night, it's time to end the day


The band begins to go to town
The music scene comes alive and performers come out to play


And everyone goes crazy
The excitement and energy builds and people let loose


You rock a bye your baby round
Snuggle close and sway to the music


'Til everything gets hazy
Getting lost in the night and letting go of worries and cares


Hush a bye, I'll buy you this and that
Whispering sweet nothings and offering gifts and promises


You hear a daddy saying
Words of comfort and affection from a loved one


And baby goes home to her flat
The night winds down and it's time to head home


To sleep all day
Resting and recovering from the long night's activities


Listen to the lullaby
Take a moment to appreciate the sounds and sights of Broadway


Of old Broadway
The history and legacy of the iconic entertainment district




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harry Warren, Al Dubin

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