JUST A LITTLE WHILE
Irving Berlin  1930

as recorded by Lee Morse & her Blue Grass Boys  
September 26th 1930 
New York


Romance seemed to beckon the first time we met,
Together we strolled 'neath the moon.
'Twas sweet while it lasted and I've no regret,
Although it was over too soon!

Just a little while;
'Twas so divine
To see the sun
Come out and shine,
When I was yours
And you were mine,
Just a little while.

Just a little while;
The moments passed,
And soon my heart
Was beating fast,
About a love
I knew would last
Just a little while.

Now that we're apart,
Guess I'd better start
Patching up my heart
With a smile.

But I never knew
That happy day;
A broken heart
Would have to pay,
for dreams of love
That came to stay
Just a little while.

Just a little while;
'Twas so divine
To see the sun
Come out and shine,
When I was yours
And you were mine,
Just a little while.

Just a little while;
The moments passed,
And soon my heart
Was beating fast,
About a love
I knew would last
Just a little while.

Now that we're apart,
Guess I'd better start
Patching up my heart
With a smile.

But I never knew
That happy day;
A broken heart
Would have to pay,
for dreams of love
That came to stay
Just a little while.



(Transcribed by Peter Akers - February 2013)