Lyrics and translation Jo Stafford - The Trolley Song

The Trolley Song

"Clang, clang, clang" went the trolley
"Ding, ding, ding" went the bell
"Zing, zing, zing" went my heartstrings
For the moment I saw him I fell

"Chug, chug, chug" went the motor
"Bump, bump, bump" went the brake
"Thump, thump, thump" went my heartstrings
When he smiled, I could feel the car shake

He tipped his hat, and took a seat
He said he hoped he hadn′t stepped upon my feet
He asked my name I held my breath
I couldn't speak because he scared me half to death

"Buzz, buzz, buzz" went the buzzer
"Plop, plop, plop" went the wheels
"Stop, stop, stop" went my heartstrings
As he started to leave I took hold of his sleeve with my hand

And as if it were planned
He stayed on with me and it was grand
Just to stand with his hand holding mine
All the way to the end of the line

La chanson du tramway

"Clang, clang, clang" fait le tramway
"Ding, ding, ding" fait la sonnette
"Zing, zing, zing" font mes cordes sensibles
Car dès que je l'ai vu, je suis tombé

"Chug, chug, chug" fait le moteur
"Bump, bump, bump" font les freins
"Thump, thump, thump" font mes cordes sensibles
Quand il sourit, je sens la voiture trembler

Il soulève son chapeau et s'assied
Il dit qu'il espère ne pas avoir marché sur mes pieds
Il me demande mon nom, je retiens mon souffle
Je ne peux pas parler car il m'a fait peur à moitié

"Buzz, buzz, buzz" fait le buzzer
"Plop, plop, plop" font les roues
"Stop, stop, stop" font mes cordes sensibles
Quand il commence à partir, je lui prends la manche avec ma main

Et comme si c'était prévu
Il reste avec moi et c'est magnifique
Juste pour rester avec sa main tenant la mienne
Jusqu'au bout de la ligne