“Mona Lisa” is a classic song recorded by Nat King Cole in 1950. The song was written by Ray Evans and Jay Livingston and became one of Nat King Cole’s signature hits.
About The Song
The lyrics of “Mona Lisa” evoke the mystique and beauty of Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting. The narrator expresses fascination with the enigmatic smile of the Mona Lisa, comparing it to a mysterious and captivating work of art.
Nat King Cole’s smooth and velvety vocals, combined with the elegant orchestral arrangement, contributed to the song’s success. “Mona Lisa” topped the charts and earned Cole an Academy Award for Best Original Song when it was featured in the film “Captain Carey, U.S.A.”
The song remains a timeless classic and is often associated with Nat King Cole’s sophisticated and romantic style. “Mona Lisa” is celebrated for its enduring charm and its place in the Great American Songbook.
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Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa, men have named you
You’re so like the lady with the mystic smile
Is it only ’cause you’re lonely they have blamed you?
For that Mona Lisa strangeness in your smile?
Do you smile to tempt a lover, Mona Lisa?
Or is this your way to hide a broken heart?
Many dreams have been brought to your doorstep
They just lie there and they die there
Are you warm, are you real, Mona Lisa?
Or just a cold and lonely lovely work of art?
Do you smile to tempt a lover, Mona Lisa?
Or is this your way to hide a broken heart?
Many dreams have been brought to your doorstep
They just lie there and they die there
Are you warm, are you real, Mona Lisa?
Or just a cold and lonely lovely work of art?
Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa