That’s Amore Ukulele Chords – Dean Martin. You can change the key for free as needed.
That’s Amore Ukulele Chords – Dean Martin
When the Gmoon hits your Gmaj7eye like a G6big pizza Bbdim7pie
That’s aAmin7more D7 Amin7
D7 When the Amin7world seems to D7shine like you’ve Amin7had too much D7wine
That’s aGmaj7more G6 Amin7
DBells will Gring ting-a-ling-a-Gmaj7ling, ting-a-ling-a-G6ling
And you’ll Bbdim7sing “Vita Amin7bella”D7 Amin7
D7Hearts will Amin7play tippy-tippy-D7tay, tippy-tippy-Amin7tay
Like a D7gay taranGmaj7tella G6 Amin7
D7When the Gstars make you Gmaj7drool just like a G6pasta e faBbdim7sule
That’s aAmin7more D7 Amin7
D7When you Amin7dance down the D7street with a Amin7cloud at your D7feet
You’re in B7/F#love F7b5 E7
When you Amin7walk in a dream but you know you’re not Amin7b5dreaming, sigGnoG/F#re G/E
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That’s aGmaj7more G6 Amin7
D7 When the aGmaj7more G6 Gmaj7
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“That’s Amore” History:
Here’s a clear and fun overview of “That’s Amore” — the classic song made famous by Dean Martin:
🎶 The Basics
- Title: That’s Amore
- Artist: Dean Martin
- Written by: Composer Harry Warren and lyricist Jack Brooks
- Released: November 7, 1953
- Recorded: August 13, 1953 at Capitol Studios, Hollywood
- Genre: Traditional pop
- Length: ~3:05
- Label: Capitol Records
The title phrase “amore” is the Italian word for “love.”
🎬 Origin & Early Impact
- That’s Amore first appeared in the 1953 comedy film The Caddy, starring Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis.
- It became a major hit for Martin and one of his signature songs — it peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard charts.
- The song was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1954.
❤️ Style & Meaning
- The tune blends American pop with Italian musical flavors, like waltz rhythms and romantic melodies.
- Lyrics paint whimsical, romantic images tied to Italy — from pizza and pasta to moonlit nights — celebrating love in a joyful, almost fairytale way.
- It’s often described as affectionate and light-hearted rather than serious, capturing the feel of love with humor and warmth.
📺 In Popular Culture
That’s Amore has appeared in many films and shows over the years, including Rear Window, Moonstruck, Grumpier Old Men, Stuart Little, and Enchanted — and it continues to evoke romantic Italian flair in media decades later. (Wikipedia)
🎤 Dean Martin & His Legacy
Dean Martin’s smooth, relaxed vocal style — paired with the song’s catchy melody — helped turn That’s Amore into an enduring classic that’s still loved at romantic dinners, weddings, and nostalgic playlists around the world. (Wikipedia)
