About The Song
“I Left My Heart in San Francisco” is Tony Bennett’s signature song, written in 1953 with music by George Cory and lyrics by Douglass Cross. Bennett performed the song on various occasions, including on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964. it was known as Tony Bennett’s signature song, it embodies his class, style, and vocal prowess.
The song represents an emotional connection to San Francisco, capturing the sentiment of longing and nostalgia. Its poignant lyrics reflect longing and nostalgia for San Francisco. Bennett’s rendition has been widely acclaimed and remains popular, symbolizing the enduring allure of San Francisco.
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Lyrics
The loveliness of Paris seems somehow sadly gay
The glory that was Rome is of another day
I’ve been terribly alone and forgotten in Manhattan
I’m going home to my city by the Bay
I left my heart in San Francisco
High on a hill, it calls to me
To be where little cable cars climb halfway to the stars
The morning fog may chill the air, I don’t care
My love waits there in San Francisco
Above the blue and windy sea
When I come home to you, San Francisco
Your golden sun will shine for me