WE'LL GATHER LILACS
From the Show "Perchance To Dream" (1945)
(Ivor Novello)

Ivor Novello - 1945
Tommy Dorsey & His Orch. (vocal: Stuart Foster) - 1946
Gene Krupa & His Orch. - 1946
Frank Sinatra - 1962
Roger Bell - 1974
Lesley Garret - 1995
Shirley Kent - 1997
Also recorded by: Anne Zeigler & Webster Booth;
Jaye P. Morgan & Kaye Ballard; Richard Tauber;
Josephine Bradley; Muriel Barron & Olive Gilbert;
Mantovani; John Bunch; Chas & Dave; Olive Gilbert.



 
As seen in the film 'Perchance to Dream' 1945;




We'll gather lilacs in the spring again
And walk together down an English lane
Until our hearts have learned to sing again
When you come home once more

And in the evening by the firelight's glow
You'll hold me close and never let me go
Your eyes will tell me all I long to know
When you come home once more

Although you’re far away, and life is sad and grey
I have a scheme; a dream to try

I’m thinking dear, of you and all I mean to do
When we’re together, you and I

We’ll soon forget our care and prayer
And find such lovely things to share again

We'll gather lilacs in the spring again
And walk together down an English lane
Until our hearts have learned to sing again
When you come home once more

And in the evening by the firelight's glow
You'll hold me close and never let me go
Your eyes will tell me all I want to know
When you come home once more




(Transcribed by Lizzi -
August 2014)