It Could Happen to You

Paul Weston & His Orchestra, Jo Stafford

About It Could Happen to You

"It Could Happen to You" is a popular standard with music by Jimmy Van Heusen and lyrics by Johnny Burke. The song was written in 1943 and was introduced by Dorothy Lamour in the Paramount musical comedy film And the Angels Sing (1944). A recording by Jo Stafford made on December 13, 1943, was released by Capitol Records as catalog number 158. It reached the Billboard Best Seller chart on September 21, 1944, at number 10, its only week on the chart. Bing Crosby's recording for Decca Records, made on December 29, 1943, had two weeks in the Billboard charts in September 1944, with a peak position of number 18. The Dexter Gordon composition "Fried Bananas" is based on the changes of "It Could Happen to You". more »

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Hide your heart from sight,
Lock your dreams at night,
It could happen to you.
Don't count stars
Or you might stumble,
Someone drops a sigh
And down you tumble,
Keep an eye on spring,
Run when church bells ring.
It could happen to you 
All I did was wonder 
How your arms would be
And it happened to me

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Jo Stafford

Jo Elizabeth Stafford (November 12, 1917 – July 16, 2008) was an American singer of traditional pop music and occasional actress, whose career spanned four decades from the late 1930s to the early 1960s. She was admired by both critics and the listening public for the purity of her voice and was considered one of the most versatile vocalists of the era. Her 1952 song "You Belong to Me" topped the charts in the United States and United Kingdom, and made her the first woman to have a No 1 on the UK Singles Chart. She is also the winner of a 1961 Grammy Award for an album of comedic interpretations of popular songs produced with her husband, Paul Weston. more »

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Written by: JAMES VAN HEUSEN, JOHNNY BURKE

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Singer Classification "It Could Happen to You" is sung by Bing Crosby and Jo Stafford, two of the most popular and influential American singers of the 20th century.
Composer Classification This song was written by Jimmy Van Heusen (music) and Johnny Burke (lyrics), who were notable songwriting duo in the American music popular songbook.
Year Classification "It Could Happen to You" was originally written for the Paramount Picture film, "And the Angels Sing" which premiered in 1944.
Genre Classification The song is commonly categorized in the genre of traditional pop and jazz standards, quite popular during the Swing Era.
Charts Classification Although it wasn't a chart-topping hit, Bing Crosby's rendition with Stafford became one of his most popular songs and is considered a classic.
Awards Classification Even though it did not garner any awards, the song is still beloved and continues to be covered by a variety of artists spanning multiple genres.
Films Classification The song has appeared in several films aside from "And the Angels Sing", including a 1994 film named "It Could Happen to You".
Cover Versions Classification Some of the most notable covers of the song have been performed by artists such as Frank Sinatra, Chet Baker, Diana Krall, and Doris Day.
Album Classification "It Could Happen to You" is included in a number of compilations or album releases by both Bing Crosby and Jo Stafford.
Legacy Classification Clearly, thanks to its timeless melody and romantic lyrics, "It Could Happen to You" continues to be enjoyed by classic music lovers across the world.

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