Sweetheart Of Sigma Chi
Si Zentner And Orchestra Lyrics
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Of all the girls I know
Each sweet co-ed like a rainbow trail
Fades in the afterglow
The blue of her eye and the gold of her hair
Are a blend of the western sky
And the moonlight beams on the girl of my dreams
Oh, the blue of her eye and the gold of her hair
Are a blend of the western sky
And the moonlight beams on the girl of my dreams
She's the sweetheart of Sigma Chi
The lyrics of "Sweetheart of Sigma Chi" by Si Zentner and Orchestra describe the girl of the singer's dreams who is also the "sweetheart" of the fictional fraternity Sigma Chi. The beginning of the song talks about how she is the sweetest girl the singer knows, standing out among all the other girls ("Each sweet co-ed like a rainbow trail fades in the afterglow"). The lines "the blue of her eye and the gold of her hair are a blend of the western sky" and "the moonlight beams on the girl of my dreams" paint a romantic image of this girl, suggesting that she is otherworldly or almost too perfect to be real.
What's interesting about this song is that it was originally written in 1911 by Byron D. Stokes and F. Dudleigh Vernor for the University of Illinois fraternity Sigma Chi. The song became a Sigma Chi tradition and was later adopted by other fraternities and sororities as their own. It has since gone on to become a classic example of college fraternity/sorority culture in the United States.
In the 1940s and 50s, "Sweetheart of Sigma Chi" was recorded by various artists, including Si Zentner and Orchestra. The song's popularity continued to soar in the 1960s when it was featured in the film "The Nutty Professor" (1963) and the TV series "Beverly Hillbillies" (1962-1971).
Another interesting fact is that the song was performed during the 1945 Academy Awards ceremony as part of a musical tribute to composer Harry Warren, who had written the music for the song. It was performed by singers Dick Haymes and Betty Grable.
Despite being a beloved and oft-performed song, "Sweetheart of Sigma Chi" has also been criticized for its association with exclusive and often elitist organizations like fraternities and sororities. The romanticized portrayal of the "sweetheart" perpetuates gender norms and objectifies the girl in question, reducing her to a symbol of male desire.
Chords (in C): C, Am, C7, F, D7, G7
Line by Line Meaning
The girl of my dreams is the sweetest girl
Out of all the girls I have met, there is a special one that is very dear to me.
Of all the girls I know
There have been other girls in my life, but this one is the most special.
Each sweet co-ed like a rainbow trail
There have been many other kind and lovely girls, but this one shines above the rest.
Fades in the afterglow
As they move on from my life, they become less important and fade away, but not her.
The blue of her eye and the gold of her hair
Her eyes and hair are a beautiful combination of blue like the sky and gold like sunshine.
Are a blend of the western sky
Her features remind me of the breathtaking colors of a sunset over the western horizon.
And the moonlight beams on the girl of my dreams
She is illuminated by the serene and romantic light of the moon, making her even more enchanting.
She's the sweetheart of Sigma Chi
She is the most beloved and cherished girl of the Sigma Chi fraternity.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BYRON D STOKES, F DUDLEIGH VERNOR
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