From “Thrill of a Romance”, 1944.
Words by Ralph Freed.
Music by Sammy Fain.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
I can see that you are above any love of mine
You’re the shining star that’s so far from my reach
Yet, I tell myself after all, even stars have to fall
So, with that in mind, I beseech you
Chorus
Please don’t say “No”, say “Maybe”
Or say “Come back in the Spring”
Say any old thing, but don’t say “No”
Please don’t say “No” ’cause baby
I’ve so much love to impart
It’s making my heart overflow
Be sweet and kind
And keep this thought in mind
While you think it over
Great loves from little friendships grow
So, please don’t say “No”, say “Maybe”
And though I wish you’d confess
Right now I’d settle for less
Because in time, baby
You’ll wind up saying “Yes”
Sung here by Laurence Rubenstein: