From the musical “Wake Up and Dream”, 1929
words and music by Cole Porter
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
I was a humdrum person
Leading a life apart
When love flew in through my window wide
And quickened my humdrum heart
Love flew in through my window
I was so happy then
But after love had stayed a little while
Love flew out again
Refrain
What is this thing called love?
This funny thing called love?
Just who can solve its mystery?
Why should it make a fool of me?
I saw you there one wonderful day
You took my heart and threw it away
That’s why I ask the Lawd in heaven above
What is this thing called love?
Sung here by Laurence Rubenstein: