Give Me A Kiss To Build A Dream On Lyrics
Louis Armstrong
Lyrics
Give me a kiss to build a dream on,
And my imagination will thrive upon that kiss.
Sweetheart, I ask no more than this:
A kiss to build a dream on.
Give me a kiss before you leave me,
And my imagination will feed my hungry heart.
Leave me one thing before we part,
A kiss to build a dream on.
When I'm alone with my fancies, I'll be with you,
Weaving romances, making believe they're true.
Give me your lips for just a moment,
And my imagination will make that moment live.
Give me what you alone can give,
A kiss to build a dream on!
Song & Lyrics Facts
Louis Armstrong's "Give Me a Kiss to Build a Dream On" is an iconic jazz standard released in 1951. It was written by Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby and Oscar Hammerstein II and featured on Louis Armstrong's album Satchmo: A Musical Autobiography.
The song has been covered by numerous artists since its release. Armstrong's version features his signature vocal style backed by the velvety sounds of his trumpet and the accompaniment of his band. The lyrics tell the story of a man who wants a kiss from his beloved to build his dreams upon. This romantic ballad is sure to remain a classic for years to come.