I love you, a bushel and a peck
A bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck
A hug around the neck and a barrel and a heap
A barrel and a heap and I'm talkin' in my sleep
About you, about you
'Cause I love you, a bushel and a peck
You bet your purdy neck, I do
A doodle oodle, ooh doo
A doodle oodle, oodle, ooh doo
I love you, a bushel and a peck
A bushel and a peck though you make my heart a wreck
Make my heart a wreck and you make my life a mess
Make my life a mess, yes a mess of happiness
About you, about you
'Cause I love you, a bushel and a peck
You bet your purdy neck, I do
A doodle oodle, ooh doo
A doodle oodle, oodle, ooh doo
I love you, a bushel and a peck
A bushel and a peck and it beats me all to heck
It beats me all to heck, how I'll ever tend the farm
Ever tend the farm when I wanna keep my arm
About you, about you
'Cause I love you, a bushel and a peck
You bet your purdy neck, I do
A doodle oodle, ooh doo
A doodle oodle, oodle, ooh doo
A doodle oodle, oodle, ooh doo
A doodle oodle, ooh doo, doo
About This Song
"A Bushel and a Peck" is a playfully exuberant love song that uses whimsical, folksy measurements to express boundless romantic affection, with Doris Day's bright, cheerful vocals perfectly capturing the tune's innocent joy. The lyrics employ charming rural imagery-bushels, pecks, barrels, and heaps-to quantify an unquantifiable emotion, creating a sense of abundance and overwhelming devotion that feels both tender and slightly dizzy with infatuation. Musically, it features a bouncy, upbeat jazz arrangement with swing rhythms that mirror the song's effervescent mood, while Day's signature warmth and clarity make even the nonsensical "doodle oodle" phrases feel endearing rather than silly. The song exemplifies the optimistic, wholesome romanticism of 1950s popular music, showcasing Day's ability to transform simple sentiments into memorable, emotionally resonant performances that defined an era of American musical entertainment.
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