OVERNIGHT
From the Broadway Musical "Sweet And Low" (1930)
(Music: Louis Alter / Lyrics: Charlotte Kent & Billy Rose)


Fanny Brice (Broadway Production) - 1930
Belle Baker - 1931
Roy Fox & His Orch. (vocal: Al Bowlly) - 1931



I don't know why, but the thrill is gone
And what was can't go on
I only know that the flame is cold
Love was young, now it's old

Overnight I found you
And overnight I lost you
It was sublime, now it's time
To sigh "Goodbye"

Love is dead, long live love
The spark has fled, let's give love
A friendly cheer, quite sincere
And sigh "Goodbye"

There was a dream
An intimate dream we used to share
Then I awoke
And suddenly found a stranger there

Overnight I found you
And overnight I lost you
Now let's agree gracefully
To sigh "Goodbye"

(Instrumental Break)

Overnight I found you
And overnight I lost you
Now left to grieve
Gracefully to sigh "Goodbye" 



(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - March 2018)