Lullaby Of Broadway
Tony Bennett & Count Basie Lyrics
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The Lullaby of Broadway
The hip hooray and bally hoo
The Lullaby of Broadway
The rumble of a subway train
The rattle of a taxi
The daffodils who entertain
When a Broadway baby says good night
It's early in the morning
Manhattan babies don't sleep tight
Until the dawn
Goodnight, baby
Goodnight, the milkman's on his way
Sleep tight, baby
Sleep tight, let's call it a day, hey
Come on along and listen to
The Lullaby of Broadway
The Copacabana and Birdland to
The Lullaby of Broadway
The band begins to go to town
And everyone goes crazy
You rock-a-bye your baby 'round
To Ellington or Basie
Hush-a-bye, I'll buy you this and that
You hear a daddy saying
Baby goes home to her flat
To sleep all day
Goodnight, baby
Goodnight, the milkman's on his way
Sleep tight, baby
Sleep tight, let's call it a day
Listen to the Lullaby of Old Broadway
Come on along with me to Broadway
Broadway
The song "Lullaby of Broadway" is a classic show tune that portrays the allure and magic of New York City's Broadway theatre district. The lyrics invite the listener to join in and experience the excitement of the city that never sleeps. The song begins with an invitation to listen to the lullaby of Broadway, which refers to the sounds and energy of the city that become a soothing comfort to the people of New York. The lyrics mention the subway trains, taxis, and entertainers at restaurants like Angelo's and Maxie's, all known landmarks of the city.
The song then describes the nightlife of the city, where the band starts playing at the Copacabana and Birdland, and everyone goes crazy dancing to the music of Ellington or Basie. The lyrics paint a picture of a Broadway baby saying goodbye in the early morning, and New York babies not sleeping until dawn. The milkman arrives, and it's time to call it a day, as the city prepares to sleep and rest.
The song captures the essence of the city and the love New Yorkers have for it. It's an ode to the energetic and vibrant streets of Manhattan and the people who call it home. The Lullaby of Broadway is an enduring classic that has stood the test of time and still resonates with people today.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on along and listen to
Join me in experiencing the sounds of
The Lullaby of Broadway
The comforting sounds of the bustling New York City
The hip hooray and bally hoo
The excitement and frenzy of the city
The Lullaby of Broadway
The comforting sounds of the bustling New York City
The rumble of a subway train
The vibration of a train passing underground
The rattle of a taxi
The sound of a cab driving on the city streets
The daffodils who entertain
The street performers who entertain passersby
At Angelo’s and Maxie’s
At the restaurants and bars in the Broadway district
When a Broadway baby says good night
When a performer finishes their show for the night
It's early in the morning
It's actually very late at night
Manhattan babies don't sleep tight
City dwellers have trouble falling asleep
Until the dawn
Until the sun comes up
Goodnight, baby
Time for some rest
Goodnight, the milkman's on his way
The milkman is delivering fresh milk for breakfast
Sleep tight, baby
Have a peaceful sleep
Sleep tight, let's call it a day, hey
Let's call it a night and rest well
Come on along and listen to
Join me in experiencing the sounds of
The Lullaby of Broadway
The comforting sounds of the bustling New York City
The Copacabana and Birdland to
The famous nightclubs and music venues
The Lullaby of Broadway
The comforting sounds of the bustling New York City
The band begins to go to town
The musicians start playing their instruments
And everyone goes crazy
The audience gets excited and starts dancing
You rock-a-bye your baby 'round
You sway and dance with your loved one
To Ellington or Basie
To the music of jazz legends Duke Ellington or Count Basie
Hush-a-bye, I'll buy you this and that
A father soothing his child and promising to provide for their needs
You hear a daddy saying
A father comforting his child
Baby goes home to her flat
The performer goes back to their apartment
To sleep all day
To rest and recover from a long night of performing
Goodnight, baby
Time to rest
Goodnight, the milkman's on his way
The milkman is delivering fresh milk for breakfast
Sleep tight, baby
Have a peaceful rest
Sleep tight, let's call it a day
Let's call it a night and rest well
Listen to the Lullaby of Old Broadway
Listen to the classic songs and sounds of Broadway
Come on along with me to Broadway
Come and experience the magic of New York City's Broadway
Broadway
The heart of New York City's theater district
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harry Warren, Al Dubin
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