SLOWLY
David Raksin (m) Kermit Goel (l)  1945

as rec by Dick Haynmes 1945


Slowly I opened my eyes,
Hazy with mist;
Slowly my lips realised
They had just been kissed!

Slowly you stirred in my arms,
Thrilling me so!
Softly you sighed and you whispered,
"Don't ever let me go!".

Then to my ears there came trhe sound
Of music playin' all around,
And in your eyes a wondrous light
Told me that this night was for ever!

Slowly the moon came in view,
Smiling above.
That's when I suddenly knew
That I was in love!

Slowly the moon came in view,
Smiling above.
That's when I suddenly knew
That I was in love!



(Transcribed by Peter Akers - September 2011)