From the film “Wish You Were Here”, 1952.
Words and music by Harold Rome.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
The last dance, the last dance
The band is starting to play
The last dance, the last dance
The end of a wonderful day
Refrain
Where did the night go so soon, so soon?
Who stole the hours away?
Only a moment ago, or so
The band began to play
Time is so careless with hearts in tune
Swift when we most want it slow
Where did the night go so soon, so soon
So young but a moment ago
So young but a moment ago