In Little Italy, the place we called our home,
That's where we grew up, never felt alone.
You were my best pal, a buddy through and through,
No shivers, no desires, just me and little you.
We shared our ice cream cones, so carefree, hand in hand,
Through every winding alley, in this wondrous land.
But then came that one summer, a glance from you – oh dear!
My heart, it went "Bum-Bum," and chased away all fear.
A smile from you, Bella, and I turned bright-red too,
That easy-going feeling, suddenly it flew.
I saw you with new eyes, the way a man can see,
The fire was ignited, burning just for me, my Sweetheart.
Amore mio, my darling, my dolce tesoro,
How you won my heart, slowly, passo dopo passo!
That very first date, at "Luigi's," by candlelight and wine,
Spaghetti on the table, and your gaze, so pure, so fine.
I knew right then and there, my life, it's truly yours,
Yes, with you, my Bella, I'll be forever, through all doors!
The mandolin is playing, a tune just for us two,
Through New York's narrow streets, a kiss forever new.
You are my joy, my wonder, the best that life can bring,
And every single day with you, is like a love song I can sing.
Amore mio, my darling, my dolce tesoro,
How you won my heart, slowly, passo dopo passo!
That very first date, at "Luigi's," by candlelight and wine,
Spaghetti on the table, and your gaze, so pure, so fine.
I knew right then and there, my life, it's truly yours,
Yes, with you, my Bella, I'll be forever, through all doors!
Per sempre, my amore, yes, for eternity,
In Little Italy, right where we're meant to be.
APWBD2000
