Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language through music is a powerful and immersive experience, and Billie Holiday's 'I'll Be Seeing You' is a perfect place to start with classic American English. The song's lyrics are filled with evocative and timeless phrases that paint a vivid picture of love and memory. By listening to Holiday's masterful and emotional phrasing, you can learn about the nuances of expression in English, and how tone can convey deep meaning. This song is special not only for its beautiful melody and heartfelt lyrics but also for its historical significance as a beacon of hope during a difficult time. It's a piece of American cultural history that can help you understand the heart of the language.
[English]
I'll be seeing youIn all the old familiar places
That this heart of mine embraces
All day through
In that small cafe
The park across the way
The children's carosel
The chestnut trees
The wishin' well
I'll be seeing you
In every lovely summer's day
In everything that's light and gay
I'll always think of you that way
I'll find you
In the morning sun
And when the night is new
I'll be looking at the moon
But I'll be seeing you
I'll be seeing you
In every lovely summer's day
In everything that's light and gay
I'll always think of you that way
I'll find you
In the morning sun
And when the night is new
I'll be looking at the moon
But I'll be seeing you
Key Vocabulary
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embraces /ɪmˈbreɪsɪz/ B2 |
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familiar /fəˈmɪljər/ B2 |
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carousel /ˌkærəˈzɛl/ C1 |
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wishin' well /ˈwɪʃɪn wɛl/ C2 |
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light /laɪt/ A2 |
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gay /ɡeɪ/ B1 |
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moon /muːn/ A2 |
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finding /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/ C1 |
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thinking /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/ C1 |
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seeing /ˈsiːɪŋ/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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