IT BEGAN WITH A TANGO
(Phil Green / Tommie Connor)

as recorded by Gracie Fields
with Phil Green & his Orchestra
1948


IT began with a tango in a little cafe,
And I knew from the start
You'd make my heart
Go dancing away!

I remember that tango and the thrill of your charms;
As the violins play
They seem to say,
"Come back to my arms!".

Each night I'm yearning
Where cafe lights are burning,
Till your returning
I'll dance no more!

It began with a tango and this promise I give,
In our old rendezvous
I'll wait for you
As long as I live!

I remember that tango and the thrill of your charms;
As the violins play
They seem to say,
"Come back to my arms!".

(scat)
Till your returning
I'll dance no more!

It began with a tango and this promise I give,
In our old rendezvous
I'll wait for you
As long as I live!




(Transcribed by Peter Akers - February 2019)