Cheek To Cheek
Louis Armstrong · Other Songs - Louis Armstrong
And my heart beats so that I can hardly speak
And I seem to find the happiness I seek
When we're out together dancing cheek to cheek
It's heaven, I'm in heaven
And the cares that hung around me through the week
Seems to vanish like a gambler's lucky streak
When we're out together dancing cheek to cheek
Oh, I'd love to climb a mountain
And reach the highest peak
But it doesn't thrill me half as much
As dancing cheek to cheek
Oh, I'd love to go out fishing
In a river or a creek
But I don't enjoy it half as much
As dancing cheek to cheek
Now Mamma, dance with me
I want my arms about you
The charms about you
Will carry me through
It's heaven, I'm in heaven
And my heart beats so that I can hardly speak
And I seem to find the happiness I seek
When we're out together dancing cheek to cheek
Heaven, I'm in heaven
And my heart beats so that I can hardly speak
And I seem to find the happiness I seek
When we're out together dancing cheek to cheek
Heaven, I'm in heaven
And the cares that hung around me through the week
Seem to vanish like a gambler's lucky streak
When we're out together dancing cheek to cheek
Oh, I'd love to climb a mountain
And to reach the highest peak
But it doesn't thrill me half as much
As dancing cheek to cheek
Oh, I'd love to go out fishing
In a river or a creek
But I don't enjoy it half as much
As dancing cheek to cheek
Come on, and dance with me
I want my arm about you
The charm about you
Will carry me through to heaven
I'm in heaven
And my heart beats so that I can hardly speak
And I seem to find the happiness I seek
When we're out together dancing cheek to cheek
Yes, dance with me
I want my arms about you
The charms about you
Will carry me through to heaven
I'm in heaven, I'm in heaven
And my heart beats so that I can hardly speak
And I seem to find the happiness I seek
When we're out together dancing cheek to cheek
Cheek to cheek
Cheek to cheek
Cheek to cheek
Cheek To Cheek
Cheek To Cheek stands as a defining recording in Louis Armstrong's extensive discography, showcasing the trumpeter's unique ability to blend jazz improvisation with the sophistication of the Great American Songbook. Originally composed for a Broadway musical, the song became a staple of Armstrong's repertoire, allowing him to demonstrate his signature warm, gravelly vocal delivery alongside his virtuosic trumpet work. This track exemplifies the swing era's enduring appeal, capturing the playful intimacy and rhythmic drive that characterized Armstrong's performances throughout his career. As a key part of his body of work, the recording highlights his influence on vocal jazz and his capacity to transform popular standards into timeless classics. The song remains a testament to his artistic versatility and his profound impact on the evolution of American music.