Come Dance With Me
The Billy May Orchestra Lyrics
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If you can use some exotic booze
There's a bar in far Bombay
Come fly with me, let's fly, let's fly away
Come fly with me, let's float down to Peru
In llama-land there's a one-man band
And he'll toot his flute for you
Once I get you up there
Where the air is rarefied
We'll just glide
Starry-eyed
Once I get you up there
I'll be holding you so near
You may hear
Angels cheer, 'cause we're together
Weather-wise, it's such a lovely day
Just say the words and we'll beat the birds
Down to Acapulco Bay
It is perfect for a flying honeymoon, they say
Come fly with me, let's fly, let's fly away
Once I get you up there
Where the air is rarefied
We'll just glide
Starry-eyed
Once I get you up there
I'll be holding you so near
You may hear
Angels cheer, 'cause we're together
Weather-wise, it's such a lovely day
You just say the words and we'll beat the birds
Down to Acapulco Bay
It's perfect for a flying honeymoon, they say
Come fly with me, let's fly let's fly
Pack up let's fly away
"Come Fly With Me" is a playful and upbeat song with a romantic theme that invites the listener to explore the world and enjoy its pleasures. The song presents flying as a magical experience of freedom, adventure, and love, and the lyrics create vivid images of exotic places where the characters in the song can go and have fun. The opening line “Come fly with me, let's fly, let's fly away” sets the tone for the song and invites the listener to join in on the adventure.
The lyrics are arranged in verses that describe different destinations, such as Bombay and Peru, where the characters can indulge in exotic drinks, listen to music, and admire the scenic beauty. The lyrics also create a sense of intimacy and romance as the singer promises to hold the listener “so near,” and they can hear angels cheer because they are together. The chorus repeats the invitation to fly together and reinforces the idea that life is a journey, and we should seek out new experiences and share them with someone special.
Line by Line Meaning
Come fly with me, let's fly, let's fly away
Join me on a flight to an unknown destination
If you can use some exotic booze
If you're in the mood for some unique cocktails
There's a bar in far Bombay
I know of a great bar in the distant city of Bombay
Come fly with me, let's fly, let's fly away
Join me on a flight to an unknown destination
Come fly with me, let's float down to Peru
Let's visit the scenic country of Peru on this flight
In llama-land there's a one-man band
There is a unique street performer in Peru who plays all his instruments alone
And he'll toot his flute for you
He'll play his flute for your enjoyment
Come fly with me, let's take off in the blue
Let's fly off into the clear blue skies
Once I get you up there
Once we reach our cruising altitude
Where the air is rarefied
Where the air is thin and pure
We'll just glide
We'll smoothly soar through the atmosphere
Starry-eyed
Filled with wonder and awe
Once I get you up there
Once we reach our cruising altitude
I'll be holding you so near
I'll be holding you closely
You may hear
You could potentially hear
Angels cheer, 'cause we're together
The angels may rejoice because we're together on this flight
Weather-wise, it's such a lovely day
The weather is perfect for flying today
Just say the words and we'll beat the birds
Tell me where you want to go, and we'll get there faster than birds
Down to Acapulco Bay
Let's fly to the beautiful destination of Acapulco Bay
It is perfect for a flying honeymoon, they say
Acapulco Bay is a popular destination for honeymooning couples to fly to
Come fly with me, let's fly, let's fly away
Join me on a flight to an unknown destination
Pack up let's fly away
Prepare your belongings and let's depart on this impromptu flight
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jimmy Van Heusen, Sammy Cahn
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Henri de Lagardère
H a p p y 8 0 t h B i r t h d a y , M r . J o n e s !
00:00 [01] Shall We Dance
02:00 [02] The Spin I'm In
04:28 [03] Change Partners
06:57 [04] At Long Last Love
08:57 [05] A String of Pearls
11:24 [06] It Takes Two to Tango
14:26 [07] Dancing on the Ceiling
17:29 [08] Carioca
19:41 [09] Ballerina
22:20 [10] Invitation
25:23 [11] Dixieland Band
28:08 [12] The Last Dance
Antonio Lassance
Thank you so much, Don! Billy May is allways GREAT!!!
Henri de Lagardère
H a p p y 8 0 t h B i r t h d a y , M r . J o n e s !
00:00 [01] Shall We Dance
02:00 [02] The Spin I'm In
04:28 [03] Change Partners
06:57 [04] At Long Last Love
08:57 [05] A String of Pearls
11:24 [06] It Takes Two to Tango
14:26 [07] Dancing on the Ceiling
17:29 [08] Carioca
19:41 [09] Ballerina
22:20 [10] Invitation
25:23 [11] Dixieland Band
28:08 [12] The Last Dance
Jackie Wright
What a voice! Plus fantastic Billy May arrangement. Perfection!
Ed Watts
Thank you for posting! Mr. Jones was vastly underrated.
Valerie Wighton
The Great Jack Jones Fantabulous and wonderful Billy May Orchestra . Here's to many more years of wonderful you Jack xx
Mary Pearce
Jack never had to give way to anyone!!!
Sussex Lad Videos
Superb Album and singer- Jones was amazing in his prime, but his genre was crowded, and Sinatra had it all sewn up, whippersnappers like him, Darin, Matt Monro Greco, Bennet all had to give way to Sinatra, that's how i see it., Superb upload though, thank you poster.
Midnight Alley
Are all Billy May albums this good?
Gareth Dawkins
Few arrangers were so versatile from Glen Miller, through Sinatra (Come Fly With Me) to his own highly successful big band!
Juan Manuel Alemán Fernández
Yes! Absolutely!!