C'est si bon

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"C'est si bon" is a popular song, sometimes also referred to by the English translation of the title, "It's So Good." The music was written by Henri Betti, the French lyrics by André Hornez, and the English lyrics by Jerry Seelen.

The song has been popularized by Eartha Kitt and Johnny Desmond.

The Desmond recording was made on May 11, 1949, and released by MGM (catalog number 10613). It reached #25 on the Billboard chart.

The Kitt recording was made in 1953 and released by RCA Victor (catalog number 20-5358, 78rpm and 47-5358, 45rpm) It reached #11 on the Cash Box chart of best-selling records.

According to the book, Billboard Top Pop Singles by Joel Whitburn, Danny Kaye recorded a version in 1950; Conway Twitty also recorded yet another version in 1960.

Lyrics C'est si bon, De partir n'importe ou, Bras dessus bras dessous, En chantant des chansons,

C'est si bon, De se dir' des mots doux, Des petites rien du tout, Mais qui en disent long.

C'est si bon, Lovers say that in France, When they thrill to romance, It means that it's so good.

C'est si bon, So I say it to you, Like the French people do, Because it's oh, so good.

Every word, every sigh, Every kiss, dear, Leads to only one thought, And it's this, dear, Nothing else can replace, Just your slightest embrace, And if you only would be my own, For the rest of my days, I will whisper this phrase, My darling, c'est si bon!