From the film “The Merry Widow”, 1952.
Words by Paul Francis Webster.
Music by Franz Lehar.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
I have a date to go dreaming
With someone I’ve never known
Night put your white tie and tails on
And be my chaperone
Refrain
Night do a favor just for me
Lift you veil and let me see my love
Night light your candles in the sky
Did I hear a lady sigh above
Love is a serenade that may fade with the moon
Night one more favor for a friend
Please don’t let this evening end too soon
Refrain
Night do a favor just for me
Lift you veil and let me see my love
Night light your candles in the sky
Did I hear a lady sigh above
I have a life to live and I give it to love
Night I’m awaiting her reply
Please don’t let her tell me no or I shall die