1. Shirley Jones is a Phi… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists with this name:
1. Shirley Jones is a Philly Soul artist, best known as a member of The Jones Girls.
2. Shirley Jones is, perhaps, best known for her role on the Partridge Family on television, but her screen roles in "Carousel," and "Oklahoma" introduced her as the perfect lead for two of the most popular screen adaptations of these two Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals. Her voice and onscreen persona made her a favorite of both Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, who had selected her for their movie versions of these two classic musical comedies.
In the 1960's, her musical comedy role extended to the "Music Man" with Robert Preston, and her place for motion picture musical comedy leads was, most established.
Hit the Road to Dreamland
Shirley Jones Lyrics
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Time to hit the road to dreamland
You're mine baby
Dig you in the land of nod
Hold tight baby
We'll be swinging up in dreamland
All night baby
Where the little cherubs trot
You been a-blowing his top in the blue
Never saw the likes of you
Bye bye baby
Time to hit the road to dreamland
Don't cry baby
It was divine but the rooster has finally crowed
Time to hit the road
Look at that knocked out moon
He been a-blowing his top in the blue
Never saw the likes of you
Bye bye baby
Time to hit the road to dreamland
Don't cry baby
Well it was divine but the cuckoo has finally crowed
Time to hit the road Time to hit the road
Time to hit the road
The song "Hit the Road to Dreamland" sung by Shirley Jones and Jack Cassidy is a lullaby that captures the enchantment of a world of dreams. The lyrics encourage the listener to let go of consciousness and give in to sleep, "Time to hit the road to dreamland," "Hold tight baby we'll be swinging up in dreamland." The singer addresses her lover or child, telling them to close their eyes and give in to the whimsical world of sleep.
The song is nostalgic, reflecting on the beauty of sleep with lines about the moon, cherubs, and fairies, "Where the little cherubs trot," and "He been a-blowing his top in the blue." The singer remarks on the tired moon, and the beauty of the imagined world she is leading the listener to. The lyrics also note the inevitability of waking up, "it was divine but the rooster has finally crowed," reminding listeners that they will return to reality in the morning.
Overall, this song stands out as a lovely, calming, and tender lullaby that encourages listeners to embrace their dreams and rest well.
Line by Line Meaning
Bye bye baby
Goodbye, my dear
Time to hit the road to dreamland
It's time to go to sleep
You're mine baby
You belong to me
Dig you in the land of nod
I hope you sleep well
Hold tight baby
Hang on tight to your dreams
We'll be swinging up in dreamland
We will have a great time in our dreams
All night baby
We will be sleeping all night
Where the little cherubs trot
Where angels come to play
Well look at that knocked out moon
The moon looks tired and peaceful
You been a-blowing his top in the blue
You have been keeping the moon up all night
Never saw the likes of you
I have never seen anyone like you
Don't cry baby
Don't be sad
It was divine but the rooster has finally crowed
We had a great time, but it's time to wake up
Time to hit the road
It's time to go
Time to hit the road
It's time to go
Time to hit the road
It's time to go
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer
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