I'll Be Seeing You – English Lyrics

• By: Billie Holiday
• Album: Billie Holiday

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 you

...

In 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

Vocabulary	Meanings
embraces /ɪmˈbreɪsɪz/ B2	verb - to hold someone closely in one's arms
familiar /fəˈmɪljər/ B2	adjective - known well; frequently encountered
carousel /ˌkærəˈzɛl/ C1	noun - a rotating device at a fair with seats for children
wishin' well /ˈwɪʃɪn wɛl/ C2	phrase - a small structure where people make wishes and hope for good luck
light /laɪt/ A2	adjective - not heavy or dark noun - something that makes things visible
gay /ɡeɪ/ B1	adjective - bright and cheerful
moon /muːn/ A2	noun - the natural satellite of the earth that orbits around it
finding /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/ C1	noun - the act of discovering or locating something
thinking /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/ C1	noun - the process of using one's mind to consider or reason about something
seeing /ˈsiːɪŋ/ A2	noun - the act of perceiving with the eyes