HELLO, MY LOVER, GOODBYE
(Music: John Green / Lyrics: Edward Heyman)


Ethel Merman (feat. in the short film "Roaming") - 1931
Frances Langford (feat. in the short film "Rambling 'Round Radio Row #4") - 1932
Bea Wain - 1943
Doris Day - 1956








As recorded by BEA WAIN:

Love is a legend grown dimmer and dimmer
There's nothing left but the tiniest glimmer of hope
Where is the one who will make my life sunlit
Where is the kiss that will mean more than one little flame Standing out in shame

As I have romed around, I've always found 
That love will come and love will die
It's always hello, my lover, goodbye

There often came a night that brought delight
But ended with a lonely cry
It's always hello, my lover, goodbye

I would be clay within love's hands
I would obey all love's commands
Yet, like the ever shifting sands
I drift away

I only hope to find some peace of mind
And put an end to wond'ring why
It's always hello, my lover, goodbye

I would be clay within love's hands
I would obey all love's commands
Yet, like the ever shifting sands
I drift away

I only hope to find some peace of mind
And put an end to wond'ring why
It's always hello, my lover, goodbye






(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - March 2013)