MANY MOONS AGO
From the film "Sitting Pretty" (1933)
(Lyrics: Mack Gordon / Music: Harry Revel)


Jay Whidden & His Biltmore Orch. (vocal: Loyce Whiteman) - 1933 
Reggie Childs & His Hotel Roosevelt Orch. (vocal: Duke Durbin) - 1933 
Meyer Davis Orch. (vocal: Tommy Green) - 1933 
Tom Coakley & His Palace Hotel Orch. (vocal: Armand Camgros) - 1933



All the rustling of the trees meant nothing 
All the humming of the breeze meant nothing

Many moons ago, it was on a night like this 
When we sealed our love with one sweet kiss 
The thrill was so divine

Many moons ago, I was shy and so afraid
But the Moon came to my aid 
to help me say "Will you be mine?"

Many nights have passed
Many dawns have reddened and paled
Our love was a light that never failed

For you're with me now, 
living up to every vow 
And our love is greater yet 
than when we met 
So many moons ago



(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - April 2017)