I CARRY THE TORCH FOR YOU
Davis

as rec by Maxine Sullivan w The Cedric Wallace Orch  
November 1944 New York


The mention of your name
Sets me all aflame
And thrills me through and through!
Yes, anyone can guess it,
I carry the torch for you!

You taught my heart to yearn,
Caused my lips to burn,
You've made my dreams come true!
My actions all express it,
I carry the torch for you!

You always speak so sweetly,
Your smiles will never tire.
My life is yours completely,
You've set my soul on fire!

You make the clouds take flight,
You're my guiding light
That turns the grey to blue.
I'm happy to confess it,
I carry the torch for you!

My actions all express it,
I carry the torch for you!

You always speak so sweetly,
Your smiles will never tire.
My life is yours completely,
You've set my soul on fire!

You make the clouds take flight,
You're my guiding light
That turns the grey to blue.
I'm happy to confess it,
I carry the torch for you!



(Transcribed by Peter Akers - February 2012)