(But he didn’t love me)
From “Wake Up and Dream”, 1929
Words and music by Cole Porter
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
The gods who nurse This universe
Think little of mortals’ cares
They sit in crowds on exclusive clouds
And laugh at our love affairs
I might have had a real romance
If they’d given me a chance
Refrain:
I loved him, but he didn’t love me
I wanted him, but he didn’t want me
Then the gods had a spree
And indulged on another whim
Now he loves me, but I don’t love him
I told this tale with its weary wail
To several devoted wives
They said, “You’re young
You have simply sung
The story of our lives”
So maybe there are couples here
Who have had the same career
Refrain:
You loved him, but he didn’t love you
You wanted him, but he didn’t want you
Then the gods saw you two
And indulged in another whim
Now he loves you, but you don’t love him
Refrain:
You loved her, but she didn’t love you
You wanted her, but she didn’t want you
Then the gods saw you two
And you both felt a change occur
Now she loves you, but you don’t love her