The Song's Gotta Come from the Heart

"The Song's Gotta Come from the Heart" is a song Frank Sinatra performed alongside Jimmy Durante for the film It Happened in Brooklyn.

Lyrics
It's art that made the mold It's the difference between the big and the small It doesn't have to be witty or smart Just as long as it comes from the heart

It doesn't have to be classic or rock Just as long as it comes from the heart Just put more heart into you voice And you'll become the people's choice

Just make up your mind from the start That the song's gotta come from the heart Just make up your mind from the start That the song's gotta come from the heart

Don't be afraid you'll make your grade Why? You can sing as good as Bing That's why I say when you start That the song's gotta come from the heart

It doesn't have to be witty or smart Long as it comes from the heart It doesn't have to be classic or rock Long as it comes from the heart

I'll give 'em that I'll give 'em this I'll strut away

Boy, you can't miss Just put a star on my chart They won't need this anymore 'Cause the song's gonna come from the heart

Don't work cheap On opening nights, your name in lights Why we won't stop, 'til you reach the top

We'll order our meal, a la carte That's expensive If the song comes from the heart

We'll be tremendous If the song comes from the heart Can't call up Gable If the song comes from the heart H E A R T