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Artist/Band: Doc Severinsen
Lyrics for Song: Begin The Beguine
Lyrics for Album: Other Songs - Doc Severinsen



When they begin the beguine


It brings back the sound of music so tender


It brings back a night of tropical splendor


It brings back a memory ever green





I'm with you once more under the stars


And down by the shore an orchestra's playing


And even the palms seem to be swaying


When they begin the beguine





To live it again is past all endeavor


Except when that tune clutches my heart


And there we are, swearing to love forever


And promising never, never to part





What moments divine, what rapture serene


Till clouds came along to disperse the joys we had tasted


And now when I hear people curse the chance that was wasted


I know but too well what they mean





So don't let them begin the beguine


Let the love that was once a fire remain an ember


Let it sleep like the dead desire I only remember


When they begin the beguine





Oh yes, let them begin the beguine, please make them play


Till the stars that were there before return above you


Till you whisper to me once more, "Darling, I love you"


Then we suddenly know what heaven we're in


When they begin the, begin the, begin the beguine





When they begin the, begin the, begin the beguine


When they begin the beguine


Begin The Beguine

Doc Severinsen's rendition of 'Begin The Beguine' showcases his mastery of the big band and orchestral jazz traditions. As a celebrated trumpeter and bandleader, Severinsen brought a distinctive clarity and swing to this classic composition, originally written by Cole Porter. The track exemplifies his ability to navigate complex arrangements with precision, highlighting the lush harmonies and sophisticated rhythms that define the genre. Severinsen's career, marked by his long tenure as the musical director for The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, cemented his reputation as a versatile performer capable of elevating standard repertoire. This recording stands as a testament to his enduring influence on American popular music, offering listeners a polished interpretation that balances technical proficiency with emotional resonance. It remains a significant song in his extensive discography of instrumental and vocal jazz recordings.


Album Lyrics: Other Songs - Doc Severinsen


Doc Severinsen
"Other Songs - Doc Severinsen"


1. After You've Gone
2. Begin The Beguine
3. Bye Bye Blues
4. Don't Worry 'bout Me
5. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
6. I Cried For You
7. I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)
8. I'm Getting Sentimental Over You
9. In A Little Spanish Town
10. Ja-Da
11. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
12. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
13. Someone To Watch Over Me
14. Speak Low
15. The Christmas Song
16. The Little Drummer Boy
17. Up, Up And Away
18. When It's Sleepy Time Down South