Vaughn Monroe (October 7, 1911 – May 21, 1973) was a very popular radio, TV… Read Full Bio ↴Vaughn Monroe (October 7, 1911 – May 21, 1973) was a very popular radio, TV, and recording artist in the 1940s & 1950s. His adopted theme song, "Racing With the Moon", was heard on his radio and TV shows and was a popular song itself. In 1950, his recording of "(Ghost) Riders in the Sky" (Stan Jones) was a #1 hit for weeks, and it remains the song's standard version today. It was probably his "signature" song.

Monroe sang with some of the "Big Bands" of the '40s era, but his music transcended that style to become a popular radio and television personality - like Perry Como, Dean Martin, etc.

You Do
Vaughn Monroe Lyrics

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Who knows how much I love you?
You do
No one means more to me than you do
You take December and smile it into May
And then December comes back again when you're away
Who has a charm that very few do?
Who makes life necessary?
You do

And who can take my dreams and make my dreams come true
Don't give me three guesses, one will do

And who can take my dreams and make my dreams come true

Don't give me three guesses, one will do
Darling, now I have told you merit only you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Vaughn Monroe's song You Do are a touching tribute to a significant other. The first line, "Who knows how much I love you? You do," highlights the depth of the singer's love and how intimately his partner understands him. The second line, "No one means more to me than you do," adds further emphasis to this point, establishing the person as the most important in the singer's life.

The following line, "You take December and smile it into May, and then December comes back again when you're away," plays on the juxtaposition of winter and spring to describe the reciprocity of the singer's love. Even though his partner may be absent, they are forever going back and forth, much like the seasons. The line "Who has a charm that very few do?" sings to the person's unique personality that sets them apart from others.

The next line, "Who makes life necessary? You do," expresses the importance the person carries in the singers' life; they cannot imagine living without them. The last line, "And who can take my dreams and make my dreams come true. Who? Don't give me three guesses, one will do," highlights the person as the one who enables the singer to achieve their goals and supports them through their journey, solidifying their role as the singer's most beloved.

Line by Line Meaning

Who knows how much I love you?
Who is aware of the depth of my love for you?

You do.
You are aware of the depth of my love for you.

No one means more to me than you do,
You hold the highest position in my affections.

You take December and smile it into May,
You bring joy and warmth to my coldest and darkest moments.

And then December comes back again when you're away;
When you're not around, reality sets in and life loses its luster.

Who has a charm that very few do?
Who possesses a unique and alluring quality that few others have?

Who makes life necessary? You do.
You are an indispensable part of my existence.

And who can take my dreams and make my dreams come true.
Who has the power to turn my deepest desires into reality?

Who?
Who else but you?

Don't give me three guesses, one will do.
There's no need for speculation; the answer is clear and unequivocal.

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Written by: Josef Myrow, Mack Gordon

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