Did You Know
“I Left My Heart in San Francisco” is a popular song that was originally written in 1953 with music by George Cory and lyrics by Douglass Cross. However, the song became most famously associated with Tony Bennett, who recorded and released it in 1962. The song has since become one of Bennett’s signature songs and is closely linked with the city of San Francisco.
The song’s lyrics reflect a sense of nostalgia and longing, describing the feelings of someone who has left their heart in San Francisco. The melody and lyrics evoke a romanticized view of the city and its iconic landmarks, such as the Golden Gate Bridge and cable cars. The song’s emotional resonance and Bennett’s heartfelt rendition have made it an enduring classic.
“I Left My Heart in San Francisco” has been recognized with several awards, including Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Best Solo Vocal Performance, Male, in 1963. It’s considered one of the most iconic and beloved songs associated with both Tony Bennett and the city of San Francisco.
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Lyrics
The loveliness of Paris seems somehow sadly gay
The glory that was Rome is of another day
I’ve been terribly alone and forgotten in Manhattan
I’m going home to my city by the BayI left my heart in San Francisco
High on a hill, it calls to me
To be where little cable cars climb halfway to the stars
The morning fog may chill the air, I don’t careMy love waits there in San Francisco
Above the blue and windy sea
When I come home to you, San Francisco
Your golden sun will shine for me