“Do You Believe in Magic” is a song written by John Sebastian and performed by the Lovin’ Spoonful. It was released in 1965 as the lead single from their debut album, Do You Believe In Magic. The song has since become an iconic 60s rock anthem and a timeless classic.
Overview of Do You Believe In Magic
“Do You Believe In Magic” is an upbeat, folk-rock song with a catchy chorus. The lyrics are about finding joy and wonder in the world. Sebastian sings about the power of music to bring people together and create a sense of magic. The song has a simple, optimistic message of believing in the power of music.
Full Lyrics of the Song
Verse 1:
A-well I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I
Do you believe in magic in a young girl’s heart
How the music can free her, whenever it starts
And it’s magic, if the music is groovy
It makes you feel happy like an old-time movie
Chorus
:I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I
Do you believe in magic, yeah yeah
Do you believe in magic, yeah yeah
Do you believe in magic, yeah yeah
Verse 2:
A-well I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I
It’s like tryin’ to tell a stranger ’bout rock ‘n’ roll
If you don’t know how it feels, then you just won’t know
It’s magic, when you feel it in your soul
And you can understand why you just gotta let it go
Chorus:
I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I
Do you believe in magic, yeah yeah
Do you believe in magic, yeah yeah
Do you believe in magic, yeah yeah
Bridge:
A-well I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I
And it’s magic, when you feel it in your heart
And you know it’ll always be there forever and ever
Chorus:
I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I
Do you believe in magic, yeah yeah
Do you believe in magic, yeah yeah
Do you believe in magic, yeah yeah
“Do You Believe In Magic” is an iconic song that has withstood the test of time. It is a timeless classic that speaks to the power of music to bring joy and wonder into our lives. Whether you believe in magic or not, this song is sure to bring a smile to your face.