Scarlet Ribbons
Dick Haymes · Other Songs - Dick Haymes
You know I peeked in to say goodnight,
When I heard my child in prayer.
She said, "And for me some scarlet ribbons,
Scarlet ribbons for my hair."
All the stores were closed and shuttered,
And all the streets were dark and bare.
In our town, no scarlet ribbons,
Not one ribbon for her hair.
Through the night my heart was aching.
And just before the dawn was breaking,
I peeked in and on her bed,
In gay profusion lying there,
Lovely ribbons, scarlet ribbons.
Scarlet ribbons for her hair.
If I live to be a hundred,
I will never, never know from where,
Came those lovely scarlet ribbons,
Scarlet Ribbons for her hair.
Scarlet ribbons, there's magic in the air.
Scarlet, scarlet ribbons for her hair.
When I heard my child in prayer.
She said, "And for me some scarlet ribbons,
Scarlet ribbons for my hair."
All the stores were closed and shuttered,
And all the streets were dark and bare.
In our town, no scarlet ribbons,
Not one ribbon for her hair.
Through the night my heart was aching.
And just before the dawn was breaking,
I peeked in and on her bed,
In gay profusion lying there,
Lovely ribbons, scarlet ribbons.
Scarlet ribbons for her hair.
If I live to be a hundred,
I will never, never know from where,
Came those lovely scarlet ribbons,
Scarlet Ribbons for her hair.
Scarlet ribbons, there's magic in the air.
Scarlet, scarlet ribbons for her hair.
Scarlet Ribbons - Dick Haymes
Dick Haymes delivers a commanding performance on 'Scarlet Ribbons,' a track that showcases his exceptional vocal range and emotive delivery. As a leading figure in the Great American Songbook, Haymes brought a distinct baritone warmth to standards from the mid-20th century, often recorded in the English language. This recording exemplifies his ability to convey deep sentiment through tone and phrasing, characteristic of his work during the era of big band and vocal jazz. The song stands as a testament to his reputation as one of the most celebrated male vocalists of his time, known for interpreting classic material with both technical precision and artistic nuance.