Denis – English Lyrics

• By: Blondie

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a delightful linguistic journey with Blondie's "Denis"! This iconic song uniquely blends English and French lyrics, offering a fun way to engage with French phrases and pronunciation. What makes it truly special is Debbie Harry's charming delivery of the French verse, showcasing how language can add a layer of romance and intrigue to music. Discover how a classic doo-wop tune was transformed into a New Wave anthem, captivating audiences worldwide with its catchy melody and cross-cultural flair.

[English]

(UPBEAT ROCK MUSIC)

♪ OH DENIS, OOH-BE-DO, I'M IN LOVE WITH YOU ♪

♪ DENIS, OOH-BE-DO, I'M IN LOVE WITH YOU ♪

♪ DENIS, OOH-BE-DO, I'M IN LOVE WITH YOU ♪

♪ DENIS, DENIS, OH WITH YOUR EYES SO BLUE ♪

♪ DENIS, DENIS, I'VE GOT A CRUSH ON YOU ♪

♪ DENIS, DENIS, I'M SO IN LOVE WITH YOU ♪

♪ OH, WHEN WE WALK, IT ALWAYS FEELS SO NICE ♪

♪ AND WHEN WE TALK, IT SEEMS LIKE PARADISE ♪

♪ DENIS, DENIS, I'M SO IN LOVE WITH YOU ♪

♪ YOU'RE MY KING AND I'M IN HEAVEN EVERY TIME I LOOK AT YOU ♪

♪ WHEN YOU SMILE, IT'S LIKE A DREAM ♪

♪ AND I'M SO LUCKY, 'CAUSE I FOUND A BOY LIKE YOU ♪

♪ DENIS, DENIS ♪

(SINGING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE)

♪ DENIS, DENIS ♪

(SINGING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE)

♪ DENIS, DENIS ♪

(SINGING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE)

♪ DENIS, DENIS ♪

(SINGING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE)

♪ DENIS, DENIS ♪

(SINGING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE)

♪ DENIS, DENIS ♪

(SINGING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE)

♪ OH DENIS, OOH-BE-DO, I'M IN LOVE WITH YOU ♪

♪ DENIS, OOH-BE-DO, I'M IN LOVE WITH YOU ♪

♪ DENIS, OOH-BE-DO, I'M IN LOVE WITH YOU ♪

♪ OH DENIS, OOH-BE-DO, I'M IN LOVE WITH YOU ♪

♪ DENIS, OOH-BE-DO, I'M IN LOVE WITH YOU ♪

♪ DENIS, OOH-BE-DO, I'M IN LOVE WITH YOU ♪

♪ DENIS, OOH-BE-DO ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - deep affection or strong emotional attachment verb - to feel deep affection for someone
Denis /ˈdɛnɪs/ A1	noun - a male given name
eyes /aɪz/ A1	noun - organs of sight
blue /bluː/ A1	adjective - the colour of the clear sky
crush /krʌʃ/ B1	noun - a short‑lived intense infatuation verb - to press or squeeze something with force
walk /wɔːk/ A1	verb - to move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn
feel /fiːl/ A2	verb - to experience an emotion or a physical sensation
nice /naɪs/ A2	adjective - pleasant, agreeable, or attractive
talk /tɔːk/ A1	verb - to speak or converse
paradise /ˈpærədaɪs/ B2	noun - an ideal or perfect place of happiness
king /kɪŋ/ A2	noun - a male monarch; ruler of a kingdom
heaven /ˈhɛvən/ B1	noun - the sky; a place of eternal bliss after death
smile /smaɪl/ A1	verb - to make a facial expression indicating pleasure or friendliness noun - a facial expression showing pleasure or amusement
dream /driːm/ B1	noun - a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep verb - to imagine or aspire to achieve something
lucky /ˈlʌki/ B1	adjective - having good fortune or favorable outcomes
found /faʊnd/ A2	verb - to discover or locate something
boy /bɔɪ/ A1	noun - a male child or young man
like /laɪk/ A1	verb - to find pleasant or enjoyable