We used to dwell in love's own palace, A palace of dreams come true. Now that we're through I bear no malice, Though we've called it a day All I can say is Thanks for all the lovely delights I found in your embrace. I'm thankful though I know It's ending all too soon. And thanks for unforgettable nights I never can replace. And memories that linger like a haunting tune. It is better to have loved you dear and lost Than never to have loved at all. Yes it's better, for no matter what the cost I held the world in sway, an emperor for a day And thanks again for taking me on the road to paradise. We lost our road, but still I must convey our thanks.
It is better to have loved you dear and lost Than never to have loved at all. Yes, its better, for no matter what the cost I held the world in sway, an emperor for a day And thanks again for taking me on the road to paradise. We lost our way but still I must convey my thanks.
- words by Eddie De Lange, music by Will Hudson and Irving Mills - as recorded in New York August 20, 1934 by Ethyl Waters (1896-1977) with members of the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra.
It must have been moonglow, way up in the blue It must have been moonglow that led me straight to you I still hear you sayin', "Dear one, hold me fast" And I keep on prayin', "Oh Lord, please let this last"
We seemed to float right through the air Heavenly songs seemed to come from everywhere
And now when there's moonglow, way up in the blue I'll always remember, that moonglow gave me you
It must have been moonglow, way up in the blue It must have been moonglow that led me straight to you I still hear you sayin', "Sweet child, hold me fast" And I keep on prayin', "Oh Lord, please let this last"
We seemed to float right through the air Heavenly songs seemed to come from everywhere
And now when there's moonglow, way up in the blue I'll always remember, that moonglow gave me you