From the 1935 film “Every Night At Eight”.
Words and music by Jimmy McHugh and Dorothy Fields.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
Lovely interlude, most romantic mood
And your attitude is right, dear
Sweetheart, you have me under a spell
Now my dream is real
That is why I feel
Such a strong appeal tonight
Somehow, all my reason takes flight, Dear
Chorus:
I’m in the mood for love
Simply because you’re near me.
Funny, but when you’re near me
I’m in the mood for love.
Heaven is in your eyes
Bright as the stars we’re under
Oh! Is it any wonder
I’m in the mood for love?
Why stop to think of whether
This little dream might fade?
We’ve put our hearts together
Now we are one, I’m not afraid!
If there’s a cloud above
If it should rain we’ll let it
But for tonight, forget it!
I’m in the mood for love
Sung here by Laurence Rubenstein: