BECAUSE OF ONCE UPON A TIME


as recorded by
Thomas "Fats" Waller & His Rhythm
January 5th 1935 Camden NJ


Once upon a time you whispered, "I love you!",
And once upon a time I thought it so.
You held me in your arms,
Said you'd never let me go!

(you lyin' dog, get away from here!)

Once upon a time you kissed me, remember?
Once upon a time I didn't know
A kiss could do such harm,
Never thought 't'would hurt me so!

(woe woe woe woe!)

Many many times I dreamed of the past,
A dream that never came true.
Oh, so many times, how long will it last?
As long as I last dreaming of you!

Once upon a time, can that mean forever?
Ah, you know I know you can't be mine!
Oh, you're always in my heart,
Because of once upon a time!

(yeah!)

Oh, once upon a time, can that mean forever?
Even though I know you can't be mine!
Oh, you're always in my heart,
Because of once upon a time,
Because of once upon a time!




(Transcribed by Peter Akers - June 2020)