If I Give My Heart to You
Doris Day
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If I give my heart to you Will you handle it with care Will you always treat me tenderly And in every way be fair If I give my heart to you Will you give me all your love Will you swear that you'll be true to me By the light that shines above And will you sigh with me when I'm sad Smile with me when I'm glad And always be as you are with me tonight Think it over and be sure Please don't answer till you do When you promise all those things to me Then I'll give my heart to you And will you sigh with me when I'm sad Smile with me when I'm glad And always be as you are with me tonight Think it over and be sure Please don't answer till you do When you promise all those things to me Then I'll give my heart to you
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Written by: AL JACOBS, JIMMIE CRANE, JIMMY BREWSTER
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10 facts about this song
Music Genre"If I Give My Heart to You" is a popular traditional pop song by Doris Day.
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Release DateThe song was initially released in 1954 as a single and later included in the album "Doris Day's Sentimental Journey" which was released in 1965.
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Chart AchievementsThe song reached number three on the US Billboard charts in 1954 and number four on the UK Singles Chart.
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Original ArtistsAlthough popularized by Doris Day, the song was first performed by Denise Lor; Day's version was released a few months later.
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Lyrics and MusicThe lyrics were written by Al Jacobs and Jimmie Crane while the song has been set to music by Norma Gimbel.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have performed and recorded their versions of the song, including Nat King Cole, Bing Crosby, Anne Murray, and Connee Boswell.
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Representing Romance Era"If I Give My Heart to You" is often cited as a classic example of the sentimental ballads that were popular in the mid-1950s.
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Movie AppearanceThe song was part of the soundtrack of the 1995 film, "The Bridges of Madison County."
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Typical Doris Day's Performance"If I Give My Heart to You" is a perfect example of Doris Day's warm, clear vocals and her talent for heartfelt ballads.
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PerformancesDespite the nostalgic tone of the song, Doris Day performed "If I Give My Heart to You" not only in a studio setting but also on various television programs and public performances.
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