IF THE MOON TURNS GREEN
(Bernard D. Hanighen / Paul Coates)

Paul Whiteman & His Orch. (vocal: Ramona Davies - 1935
Jack Hylton & His Orch. (vocal: Pat O'malley) - 1935
Billie Holiday & Her Orch. - 1952
Anita O'Day - 1961

As recorded by Billie Holiday (April 1st 1952 Los Angeles)


If the moon turns green
And shadows get up and walk around,
Clouds come tumblin' to the ground,
I wouldn't be surprised,
'Cause didn't you fall in love with me?

If the stars turn blue
And willows that weep begin to sing,
Winter changes into Spring,
I wouldn't raise my eyes,
'Cause didn't you fall in love with me?

I thought I was foolish to think of romance
With someone as charming as you;
I thought I was hoping without a chance,
Then every hope came true!

If the moon turns green
And rivers begin to flow upstream,
This is all a crazy dream,
I wouldn't be surprised;
Anything can happen
If you can fall in love with me!

I thought I was foolish to think of romance
With someone so charming as you;
I thought I was hoping without a chance,
Then every hope came true!

If the moon turns green
And rivers begin to flow upstream,
This is all a crazy dream,
I wouldn't be surprised,
'Cause anything can happen
If you can fall in love with me!




(Transcribed by Peter Akers - June 2011)