Where Flamingos Fly
Helen Merrill · Other Songs - Helen Merrill
In the still of the night
And morning brings forth
All this wonderful delight
Couldn't have made it more plain
When I heard that soft refrain
And I heard you gently sigh
Wanna take you where flamingos fly, flamingos fly
Way over yonder in the clear blue sky
That's where flamingos fly
Lie in the dark
With the sound of the nightingale
Listen for a lark
I will tell you a tale
Breeze is blowin', blowin' outside
Wanna take that moonlight ride
When I hear you gently sigh
Wanna take you where flamingos fly, flamingos fly
Way over yonder in the clear blue sky
That's where flamingos fly
Well we're here and we're waiting
For that morning light to shine
And I'm looking at you looking at me looking right back at you
And I'm anticipating
Sounds along the way
Looking at you looking at me looking right back at you, hey
I'll follow the road
That will take me, take me right back home
And carry that load
Where the deer and the provincial angels roam
Happiness touches, touches me now
I know where it came from and how
When I hear you gently sigh
Wanna take you where flamingos fly, flamingos fly
Way over yonder in the clear blue sky
That's where flamingos fly, flamingos fly
Way over the rooftops of the houses
I heard it one time, I heard it one time in a lullaby
I heard it one time, I heard it one time in a lullaby
Somewhere, somewhere, somewhere way over the rooftops of the houses
Heard it one time in a lullaby
Heard it one time, heard it one time in a lullaby
Where Flamingos Fly
Helen Merrill's rendition of 'Where Flamingos Fly' stands as a testament to her enduring mastery of the Great American Songbook. Known for her rich, smoky contralto and sophisticated phrasing, Merrill approaches this standard with the emotional depth that defined her career. The recording captures her signature ability to transform familiar material into something intimate and deeply personal. While often associated with her extensive discography of jazz standards, this track highlights her capacity for lyrical storytelling without relying on vocal acrobatics. Merrill's interpretation remains a cherished example of her contribution to vocal jazz, showcasing the timeless elegance that has secured her legacy among the genre's most respected artists.