From the 1905 musical “In New York Town”.
Words by Billy Johnson.
Music by Albert Von Tilzer.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment:
Lyrics
- Where the jessamine perfumes the wildwood
Where the night birds flutter through the air
Lover telling tales of fond affection
To his little sweetheart fair
Every evening for a quiet ramble
Feasting on the maiden’s lovelit eyes
When his arms her waist entwine
Softly says “Will you be mine”
But she answers pointing to the skies
Chorus
The moon has his eyes on you
So be careful of what you do
Every time you go a-strolling with your lady love
Mister moon is watching from above
Big eyes, way up in the skies
So be wise, don’t let him surprise
Don’t try to tease, for way up thro’ the trees
The moon has his eyes on you
- When the moon behind a cloud is blinking
When he asks the stars to come and woo
Side by side all lovers go a-spooning
As all lovers love to do
Bye and bye the moon comes softly stealing
To the cloud he bids a soft adieu
Then you should not try to squeeze
For the breeze with perfect ease
Seems to say these same old words to you
Sung here by Vancha March: