Wouldn't It Be Loverly
James Morris, Julie Andrews, Reid Shelton, Glenn Kezer, Herb Surface
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It's rather dull in town, I think I'll take me to Paris, hmm The mistress wants to open up the castle in Capri, hmm Me doctor recommends a quiet summer by the sea, hmm, mmm Wouldn't it be loverly? All I want is a room somewhere Far away from the cold night air With one enormous chair Oh, wouldn't it be loverly? Lots of chocolate for me to eat Lots of coal makin' lots of heat Warm face, warm hands, warm feet Oh, wouldn't it be loverly? Oh, so lovely sittin' abso-bloomin'-lutely still I would never budge till spring Crept over me window sill Someone's head restin' on my knee Warm and tender as he can be Who takes good care of me Oh, wouldn't it be loverly? Loverly, loverly Loverly, loverly All I want is a room somewhere Far away from the cold night air With one enormous chair) Oh, wouldn't it be loverly? Lots of chocolate for me to eat Lots of coal makin' lots of heat Warm face, warm hands, warm feet Oh, wouldn't it be loverly? Oh, so lovely sittin' abso-bloomin'-lutely still I would never budge till spring Crept over me window sill Someone's head restin' on my knee Warm and tender as she can be) Who takes good care of me Oh, wouldn't it be loverly Loverly, loverly Loverly Oh, wouldn't it be loverly? Loverly Loverly Loverly Loverly
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Written by: ALAN JAY LERNER, FREDERICK LOEWE
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Context"Wouldn't It Be Loverly" is a song from the musical "My Fair Lady," where it is sung by the character Eliza Doolittle, played by Julie Andrews.
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Composer InformationThe song was composed by Frederick Loewe, and the lyrics were written by Alan Jay Lerner, the duo well known for their collaborations on several successful Broadway musicals.
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Broadway Debut"My Fair Lady," including the song "Wouldn't It Be Loverly," first debuted on Broadway in 1956.
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Award RecognitionsIn 1957, "My Fair Lady" won 6 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, solidifying "Wouldn't It Be Loverly" as part of Broadway history.
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Song ThemeThe song captures Eliza Doolittle's dream of a better life, imagining what it would be like to live a comfortable, carefree existence away from her struggle as a flower seller.
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Julie Andrews' PerformanceJulie Andrews, as Eliza Doolittle, performed the song on stage during the original Broadway production of "My Fair Lady," though she did not appear in the film adaptation.
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Film AdaptationAudrey Hepburn played Eliza Doolittle in the 1964 film version of "My Fair Lady." However, Hepburn’s singing voice was largely dubbed by Marni Nixon. This was a point of controversy as fans had hoped to see Julie Andrews reprise her role.
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Memorable LyricsThe song features the memorable lyrics "All I want is a room somewhere, far away from the cold night air, with a gigantic chair, oh, wouldn't it be loverly?"
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Original LanguageThe lyrics of the song are written in Cockney dialect, representing Eliza Doolittle's lower-class background in London.
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Historical SignificanceThe song and the musical it originated from are often lauded for their part in revolutionizing the "book musical," a form of theatre where the songs and dances are fully integrated into a well-made story.
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