Round and Round
Perry Como, The Ray Charles Singers, Mitchell Ayres & His Orchestra
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
Find a wheel and it goes round, round, round As it skims along with a happy sound As it goes along the ground, ground, ground Till it leads you to the one you love Then your love will hold you round, round, round In your heart's a song with a brand new sound And your head goes spinning round, round, round 'Cause you've found what you've been dreamin' of In the night you see the oval moon Going round and round in tune And the ball of sun in the day Makes a girl and boy want to say Find a ring and put it round, round, round And with ties so strong that two hearts are bound Put it on the one you've found, found, found For you know that this is really love Find a wheel and it goes round, round, round As it skims along with a happy sound As it goes along the ground, ground, ground Till it leads you to the one you love Then your love, you'll hold her round, round, round In your heart's a song with a brand new sound And your head goes spinning round, round, round 'Cause you've found what you've been dreamin' of In the night you see the oval moon Going round and round in tune And the ball of sun in the day Makes a girl and boy want to say Find a ring and put it round, round, round And with ties so strong your two hearts are bound Put it on the one you've found, found, found For you know that this is really love Find a ring, put it on For you know that this is really love, really love, really love
Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
Written by: JOE SHAPIRO, LOU STALLMAN
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
12 facts about this song
Song Classification"Round and Round" is classified as a traditional pop music song. This genre was particularly popular from the late 1940s to the 1960s.
|
VocalistThe song was originally recorded by Perry Como. He was a well-known American singer and television personality whose career spanned more than half a century.
|
Chart Performance"Round and Round" reached the top of the Billboard chart, where it remained for two weeks in March 1957. This was one of Como’s biggest hits in his singing career.
|
Backing ChoirComo's recording was backed by the Mitchell Ayers orchestra and the Ray Charles Singers. They are known for their smooth backing harmonies.
|
Song WritersThis popular song was penned by songwriters Joe Shapiro and Lou Stallman.
|
Cover VersionRosemary Clooney, another popular American singer at that time, also recorded a version of the song.
|
Album NamePerry Como's version of "Round and Round" was also part of his album, "We Get Letters," which was released in 1957 and centered around the theme of request letters Como received from his television show audience.
|
Eventual SignificancePerry Como's recording of the song was eventually inducted into the Library of Congress National Recording Registry in 2006.
|
Rosemary Clooney's VersionWhile not as successful as Como's version, Clooney's rendition of "Round and Round" is still appreciated and listened to by many fans of traditional pop music.
|
Music EraBoth Como's and Clooney's versions of "Round and Round" are popular examples of the music of the 1950s, the so-called "Golden Age" of American pop music. This era was marked by sentimental ballads and toe-tapping, upbeat numbers.
|
Perry Como’s StyleThe song showcases Perry Como's relaxed and easy-going singing style which became his trademark in his musical career.
|
Lyric ContentThe lyrics of "Round and Round" reflect the optimistic post-war mood in America during the 1950s. The song talks about the cycle of life and love with a whimsical and positive spin.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Round and Round Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 20 Sep. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/33120742/Perry+Como/Round+and+Round>.
Discuss the Round and Round Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In