There's something in the air that you can sense Elusive but unbearably intense The stars are hanging there in bright suspense As they prepare to light immense events
On such a night as this Did young Lorenzo swear He'd gladly swim a thousand seas To please his lady fair?
On such a night Did Wagner write 'The Evening Star' 'Neath such a moon Stood Lorna Doone And Lochinvar
On such a night as this Did gentle Juliet cry "Forget that I'm a Capulet And set me by thy side"?
Hurry, my sweet Wings on your feet You mustn't miss The sheer delight On such a night As this
'Twas such a night as this When Judy Garland swore "I just adore him How can I ignore the boy next door?"
On such a night Did Gershwin write His Rhapsody? On such a set Did young Jeanette Sing, 'Lover come back to me'?
On such a night as this Did Robert Taylor sigh As Garbo gave a little cough And wandered off to die?
Lately I find I'm disinclined To reminisce Except, perhaps On such a night as this
