A popular song from 1937
Words and music by Jimmy Kennedy and Hugh Williams
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
One evening long ago, a big ship was leaving
One evening long ago, two lovers were grieving
A crimson sun went down
The lights began to glow
Across the harbor one evening long ago
Chorus
I saw the harbor lights
They only told me we were parting
The same old harbor lights
That once brought you to me
I watched the harbor lights
How could I help if tears were starting?
Goodbye to tender nights
beside the silvery sea
I longed to hold you near
And kiss you just once more
But you were on the ship
And I was on the shore
Now I know lonely nights
For all the while my heart is whispering
Some other harbor lights
Will steal your love from me