BENCH IN THE PARK, A
>From the film "King Of Jazz" (1930)
(Music: Milton Ager / Lyrics: Jack Yellen)


Paul Whiteman & His Orch. (vocal: The Brox Sisters) - 1930
Harry Hudson's Melody Men (vocal: Al Bowlly & Les Allen) - 1930





Romeo and Juliet I'm quite sure
Didn't have to pet upon a hardwood bench like this is
Anthony and Cleopatra I'll bet you a brand new hat
Were not compelled to sit on a bench like this is

A bench in the park, unromantic and plain
That bench in the park can be our lovers lane
The glimmering light of a lamp for a moon
A cold dreary night, but in our hearts there is June

A lone little bird in the branches above
Is plantively heard serenading his love
And what more do we need, you and I in the dark
A bench in the park






(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - November 2012)