About the song
“Come Fly with Me” is a classic song written by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen. The song was originally composed for Frank Sinatra and served as the title track for his 1958 album of the same name. Sinatra’s version is particularly well-known and widely celebrated.
The lyrics of “Come Fly with Me” invite the listener to embark on a romantic adventure, suggesting a journey to exotic destinations. The song’s upbeat and lively melody, combined with Sinatra’s smooth vocals, creates a sense of excitement and wanderlust.
Commercially, “Come Fly with Me” has been a success and is considered one of Frank Sinatra’s signature songs. The song has been covered by various artists over the years, but Sinatra’s rendition remains the most iconic. The album of the same name reached the top of the charts and solidified Sinatra’s reputation as a preeminent interpreter of popular music.
“Come Fly with Me” has endured as a classic in the Great American Songbook and is often associated with the golden era of vocal jazz and traditional pop music. Its popularity extends beyond its initial release, and the song continues to be celebrated for its timeless charm and the sense of adventure it evokes.
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Lyrics
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Come fly with me, let’s fly, let’s fly away
If you can use some exotic booze, there’s a bar in far Bombay
Come on and fly with me, let’s fly, let’s fly away
Come fly with me, let’s float down to Peru
In llama land, there’s a one man band
And he’ll toot his flute for you
Come on fly with me, let’s take off in the blue
Once I get you up there, where the air is rarefied
We’ll just glide, starry-eyed
Once I get you up there, I’ll be holding you so near
You may hear all angels cheer because we’re together
Weather wise, it’s such a lovely day
Just say the words and we’ll beat the birds down to Acapulco Bay
It’s perfect for a flying honeymoon, they say
Come fly with me, let’s fly, let’s fly away
Once I get you up there, where the air is rarefied
We’ll just glide, starry-eyed
Once I get you up there, I’ll be holding you so very near
You might even hear a whole gang cheers just because we’re together
Weather wise, it’s such a coo-coo day
You just say those words and we’ll take our birds down to Acapulco Bay
It’s so perfect for a flying honeymoon, oh, babe
Come fly with me, let’s fly, let’s fly
Pack up, let’s fly away
And don’t tell yo’ mama