Lyrics for 'Til There Was You (Meredith Wilson cove... as interpreted by Ice

'Til There Was You (Meredith Wilson cove... Lyrics
There were bells on a hill
But I never heard them ringing
No, I never heard them at all
'Til there was you

There were birds in the sky
But I never saw them winging
No, I never saw them at all
'Til there was you

Then there was music and wonderful roses
They tell me in sweet fragrant meadows
Of dawn and dew

There was love all around
But I never heard it singing
No, I never heard it at all
'Til there was you

Then there was music and wonderful roses
They tell me in sweet fragrant meadows
Of dawn and dew

There was love all around
But I never heard it singing
No, I never heard it at all
'Til there was you
'Til there was you

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chelzador
03-09-2002

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When I was really small my mom sang this song to put me to sleep. Its about how much you can love someone, and how you can walk through the world blindly, then suddenly someone comes into your life to open your eyes to the world. Suddenly, you can see everything crystal clear and life means so much more. Great, great, great song.

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butterfingersbeck
03-18-2002

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It's a cover version of a song from the musical "The Music Man". Paul liked this song, so they included it among the Beatles originals on the album

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fabi_jara
09-04-2002

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This song is very deep. It is a love song obviously but it says much more than the common oh I love you songs. It gives a meaning to what love really is and means. In this song the beatles say yes there were beautiful things in the world like birds, music, and all of the other beautiful things that mother nature provides, but it wasn't until love hits that you realize these things and truely appreciate them.

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rayne
09-27-2002

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Almost nobody knows it, but this song was written by a brazilian composer.

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Bobo192
03-04-2003

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Willson, apparently. I can't recall his nationality off the top of my head. It definitely has that South American vibe to it...

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amit
03-17-2003

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it just rocks the best song ever

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ryouba
05-08-2003

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Meredith Wilson wasn't Brazilian. He was born in Iowa (pretty ironic because that's where "The Music Man" takes place.) Anyhoo, it's about Harold Hill and Marian Paroo declaring their love for one another. Harold is the charming con artist and Marian the Librarian is the hard-to-get woman.

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nessa4488
11-27-2004

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this is such a great song. shows the true depth of someone's feelings when they're in love. you begin to realize all the beautiful things around you after you've found someone beautiful.
'there was love all around, but i never heard it singing. no i never heard it at all, til there was you'

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MayorMenley
12-02-2004

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Well The Music Man is one of my all time fave musicals, I was in the pit orchestra when my high school did it my junior year and this is from the footbridge love scene in the moive if I recall correctly (its been four years ago!) and my fave band singing the song, doesn't get much better eh? Any way....I take it as being a song that describes the essence of what love really is, something that makes everything seem brighter all over.

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Glennox
12-08-2004

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It's about an admiration to a love one.

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youdontunderstand
12-29-2004

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THE BEATLES KICK A.SS.SS i dont care what EVER u guys say,, about it ,, this song is great.. I AM a MSUCI appreaciater thats what its all ABOUt.. if u just listen to MUSIC. then No. u gotta appreciate it the musics gotta.. say something to you..

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sugarcultfan789
03-22-2005

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It's an extremely sweet song. Especially in THe mUsic Man broadway show..... but I really love this version too. THis song gets to me *tear tear*

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brewdawg819
01-07-2006

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This was a song that was also in The Music Man, and Paul pulls it off beutifully.

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steel07
01-12-2006

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I love this song...very cute, and lyrics are amazing

I didn't know it was originally by Meredith Wilson....but if it was then I give a lot of credit to that person...

It's about a guy having a boring, dull life until the love of his life becamea a part of his life....after that everything changed..its true b/c love is so powerful that it can make a big impact/change in your life...usually one for the better


Anyways I thought this site is to show what you think the lyircs mean or at least to show respect for the person who wrote it or group who sang it...not to call it "the biggest piece of shite"...anyways....thats just one persons opinion....

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woodsworks622
03-02-2006

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I think alot of people are putting more into this song than it is. Having been a Beatles fanatic for a long time and having starred as Harold Hill in a few productions of The Music Man, I got a chance to learn both sides of the song. Here are a few facts:

1.) Meredith Wilson was not at all Brazilian--a myth as such might be propagated by people hearing the Latin vibe in the Beatles' version. However, if you listen to the original version, you know it comes from broadway.

2.) This song is not "deep" in any sense of the word. This is a tin pan alley love song that was created the be emotional and romantic--nothing more, nothing less. Though the idea is that someone can change your life, please don't suggest that there was a penultimate meaning in this song from a 1954 Broadway comedy.

3.) Paul heard the song and decided that he could Jazz it up a little and make it cool. He did. As far as artistry goes, this is merely Paul's first foray into style manipulation--turning Broadway into Buenos Aires. Coincidentally, I had a lot of trouble in rehearsals NOT singing the swung notes a la Macca.

cheers,
CW

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baby-worms
03-20-2006

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Aww this song so describes me right now lol!! i love it!! it is so cute!!

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heyjude55
05-27-2006

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There were bells. Yeah, the beatles performed this song in front the queen of england

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ksongboi
06-17-2006

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beautiful song, definately a song about how a special someone can make all the difference in the world

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RRosie
11-04-2006

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Merideth Wilson was definately not Brazillian, and a lot of people usually forget that he's the one who wrote this.

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temperamentalgoat
05-18-2007

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I love the guitar on 1 min 10 secs to 1 min 26 secs (after the fourth stanza), tis surreal, aah sweet elysium!

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playgroundlove
06-01-2007

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this is by far one of the sweetest, most beautiful songs ever made. oh God bless the Beatles!

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lennonmccartney
09-20-2007

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Nice early Beatles cover song. Paul singing Sophie Tucker.

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HeyJude91
08-11-2008

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I love this rendition of the classical musical number. However, I am pretty sure the lyrics are "They tell me, in sweet, fragrant meadows of dawn and dew." Not "dawn and you". Paul has such a lovely voice.

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HeyJude91
08-11-2008

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I love this rendition of the classical musical number. However, I am pretty sure the lyrics are "They tell me, in sweet, fragrant meadows of dawn and dew." Not "dawn and you". Paul has such a lovely voice.

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Jurlique
04-18-2009

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I had the lead female part in "The Music Man" in our school Musical in 1964 where I sang this song and it has been one of my favorites ever since. Whenever I have to audition I always choice this song.
To cap it off then The Beatles bought it out in a more up to date version which is just great!
I saw the Beatles in Melbourne Australia in 1964. My son who is 30yrs old is also a fan

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