I Kiss Your Hand, Madame

A popular song from 1928
English words by Samuel Lewis and Joseph Young
Music by Ralph Erwin


The sheet music:


Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:


Lyrics

  1. Sometimes I wonder if hearts are broken
    By little love words that are left unspoken
    I always tremble when you are near me
    I’m looking for a ray of hope to cheer me
    I hope to keep my kisses warm
    Until we meet in shadow form

Refrain
In dreams I kiss your hand, madame
Your dainty fingertips
And while in slumberland, madame
I’m begging for your lips
I haven’t any right, madame
To do the things I do
Just when I hold you tight, madame
You vanish with the night, madame
In dreams I kiss your hand, madame
And pray my dreams come true

  1. When night comes creeping and shadows wander
    I dream you’re close to me and love grows fonder
    Then in the morning when dawn arises
    I find a lot of joys and surprises
    I hope you don’t find fault with me
    For taking such a liberty