Amapola

 

Joseph Lacall wrote this wonderful song in 1920. As a clarinetist, Lacall played in John Phillip Sousa's band. Amapola has been performed by everyone from operatic tenors to Spike Jones. It is often played with a latin rhythm but I love it as a slow ballad. After all it is a love song!

 

 

 

 

 

Amapola, My pretty little poppy
You're like that lovely flower
So sweet and heavenly

Since I found you
My heart is wrapped around you
And loving you it seems to beat a rhapsody

Amapola
The pretty little poppy
Must copy its endearing charm from you

Amapola,
Amapola,
How I long to hear you say, "I love you."



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