145. I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm (1936)

lyrics and music: Irving Berlin

The snow is snowing
Wind is blowing
But I can weather the storm
Why do I care how much it may storm
I’ve got my love to keep me warm

I can’t remember
A worse December
Just watch those icicles form
Why do I care if icicles form
I’ve got my love to keep me warm

Off with my overcoat
Off with my gloves
I need no overcoat
I’m burning with love

My heart’s on fire
The flame grows higher
So I will weather the storm
Why do I care how much it may storm
I’ve got my love to keep me warm

(bridge)

My heart’s on fire
The flame grows higher
So I will weather the storm
Why do I care how much it may storm
I’ve got my love to keep me warm

 

2nd version

The snow is snowing
The wind is blowing
But I can weather the storm
Why do I care how much it may storm
I’ve got my love to keep me warm

I can’t remember
A worse December
Just watch those icicles form
Why do I care if icicles form
I’ve got my love to keep me warm

Off with my overcoat
Off with my gloves
I need no overcoat
I’m burning with love

My heart’s on fire
The flame grows higher
So I will weather the storm
Why do I care how much it may storm
I’ve got my love to keep me warm

(bridge)

My heart’s on fire
The flame grows higher
So I will weather the storm
Why do I care how much it may storm
I’ve got my love to keep me warm

 

3rd version

The snow is snowing
The wind is blowing
But I can weather the storm
Why do I care how much it may storm
I’ve got my love to keep me warm

I can’t remember
A worse December
Just watch those icicles form
Why do I care if icicles form
I’ve got my love to keep me warm

Off with my overcoat
Off with my gloves
I need no overcoat
I’m burning with love

My heart’s on fire
The flame grows higher
So I will weather the storm
Why do I care how much it may storm
I’ve got my love to keep me warm

(bridge)

Off with my overcoat
Off with my gloves
I need no overcoat
I’m burning with love

My heart’s on fire
The flame grows higher
I will weather the storm
Why do I care how much it may storm
I’ve got my love,
I’ve got my love,
I’ve got my love to keep me warm

 

4th version

The snow is snowing
The wind is blowing
But I can weather the storm
Why do I care how much it may storm
I’ve got my love to keep me warm

I can’t remember
A worse December
Just watch those icicles form
Why do I care if icicles form
I’ve got my love to keep me warm

Off with my overcoat
Off with my gloves
I need no overcoat
I’m burning with love

My heart’s on fire
The flame grows higher
So I will weather the storm
Why do I care how much it may storm
I’ve got my love to keep me warm

(bridge)

Off with my overcoat
Off with my gloves
I need no overcoat
I’m burning with love

My heart’s on fire
The flame grows higher
I will weather the storm
Why do I care how much it may storm
I’ve got my love,
I’ve got my love,
I’ve got my love to keep me warm

First appeared in the film On The Avenue

144. I’ve Got A Date With A Dream (1938)

lyrics and music by Mack Gordon & Harry Revel

I’ve got a date with a dream
A dream divine
I’ve got a date with a dream
Who may be mine

I’ve got to hurry and dress
To meet him at seven
When any old corner becomes a corner
Of heaven, blue heaven

I’m gonna dance with a dream
We’ll dance on air
I’m gonna speak to a dream
And tell him I care

And when the evening is over
I’ll kiss him goodnight and then
I’ll have a date with a dream
And meet him all over again

(bridge)

And when the evening is over
I’ll kiss him goodnight and then
I’ll have a date with a dream
And meet him all over again

 

2nd version

I’ve got a date with a dream
A dream divine
I’ve got a date with a dream
Who may be mine

I’ve got to hurry and dress
To meet him at seven
When any old corner becomes a corner
Of heaven, blue heaven

I’m gonna dance with a dream
We’ll dance on air
I’m gonna speak to a dream
And tell him I care

And when the evening is over
I’ll kiss him goodnight and then
I’ll have a date with a dream
And meet him all over again

(bridge)

And when the evening is over
I’ll kiss him goodnight and then
I’ll have a date with a dream
And meet him all over again

to be rechecked
 

143. It’s Too Hot For Words

Walter Samuels & Leonard Whitcup & Teddy Powell

It’s too hot for words

Why bother with conversation

Don’t let’s talk or even walk

If you want to make love okay

It’s too hot for words

There’s nothing like relaxation

Can’t ignore this temperature

But if you want to make love okay

Let’s find a cozy nook

Beside a babbling brook

Let’s find a shady tree

Let the love birds talk for you and me

‘Cause it’s much too hot for words

Why bother with conversation

Goodness knows my heart disclose

All it dares to say

All it cares to say

It’s too hot for words

142. It’s The Same Old Story

M. Field & N. Oliphant

The same old story
It’s as old as the stars above
The same old story
Of a boy and a girl in love
The scenes say more moonlight
The times say more June night
Romance’s the thing
Two hearts away deep in a dream

The same old story
It’s been told much too much before
The same old story
But it’s worth telling just once more
It’s all fun and laughter
They lived ever after in ecstasy
The same old story but it’s new to me

(bridge)

The same old story
It’s been told much too much before
The same old story
But it’s worth telling just once more
It’s all fun and laughter
They lived ever after in ecstasy
The same old story but it’s new to me

 

2nd version

The same old story
It’s as old as the stars above
The same old story
Of a boy and a girl in love
The scenes say more moonlight
The times say more June night
Romance’s the thing
Two hearts away deep in a dream

The same old story
It’s been told much too much before
The same old story
But it’s worth telling just once more
It’s all fun and laughter
They lived ever after in ecstasy
The same old story but it’s new to me

(bridge)

The same old story
It’s been told much too much before
The same old story
But it’s worth telling just once more
It’s all fun and laughter
They lived ever after in ecstasy
The same old story but it’s new to me

 

3rd version

The same old story
It’s as old as the stars above
The same old story
Of a boy and a girl in love
The scenes say more moonlight
The times say more June night
Romance’s the thing
Two hearts away deep in a dream

The same old story
It’s been told much too much before
The same old story
But it’s worth telling just once more
It’s all fun and laughter
They lived ever after in ecstasy
The same old story but it’s new to me

(bridge)

The same old story
It’s been told much too much before
The same old story
But it’s worth telling just once more
It’s all fun and laughter
They lived ever after in ecstasy
The same old story but it’s new to me

141. It’s Not For Me To Say 

Al Stillman & Robert Allen 

It’s not for me to say you love me
It’s not for me to say you’ll always care
Oh, but here for the moment I can hold you fast
And press your lips to mine
And dream that love will last

As far as I can see this is heaven
And speaking just for me it’s ours to share
Perhaps the glow of love will grow with every passing day
Or we may never meet again
But then it’s not for me to say

140. It’s Like Reaching For The Moon

Al Lewis & Al Sherman & Gerald Marqsee

It’s like reaching for the moon
It’s like reaching for the sun
It’s like reaching for the stars
Reaching for you

You’re so far above me
How can I expect than an angel to love me
Who is so divine as you are?

It’s like flying without wings
Playing fiddle without strings
And a million other things
No one can do
No, my hopes are slender
In my secret heart I pray you’ll surrender soon
No, it’s like reaching for the moon

It’s Easy To Remember (1935)

lyrics by Lorenz Hart

music by Richard Rodgers

Your sweet expression
Smile you gave me
The way you looked when we met
It’s easy to remember
But so hard to forget

I hear you whisper
I’ll always love you
I know it’s over and yet
It’s easy to remember
But so hard to forget

So I must dream
To have your hand caress me
Fingers press me tight
I’d rather dream
Than have that lonely feeling
Stealing through the night

Each little moment
Is clear before me
And though it brings me regret
It’s easy to remember
And so hard to forget

(bridge)

So I must dream
To have your hand caress me
Fingers press me tight
I’d rather dream
Than have that lonely feeling
Stealing through the night

Each little moment
Is clear before me
And though it brings me regret
It’s easy to remember
And so hard to forget

Your sweet expression
Smile you gave me
The way you look when we met
It’s easy to remember
But so hard to forget

I hear you whisper
I’ll always love you
And though it brings me regret
It’s easy to remember
But so hard to forget

So I must dream
To have your hands caress me
Fingers press me tight
I’d rather dream
Than have that lonely feeling
Stealing through the night

Each little moment
Is clear before me
I know it’s over and yet
It’s easy to remember
But so hard to forget

So I must dream
To have your hands caress me
Fingers press me tight
I’d rather dream
Than have this lonely feeling
Stealing through the night

Each little moment
Is clear before me
I know it’s over and yet
It’s easy to remember
But so hard to forget

From the film Mississippi

138. It’s Easy To Blame The Weather (1939)

lyrics and music by Sammy Cahn & Saul Chaplin

Honestly I’m glad it’s snowing
It helps to keep our friends from knowing
When they ask me why I’m sad
It’s easy to blame the weather

It’s funny how the blinding snow flakes
Are right in time to hide my heartaches
Let them ask me why I’m sad
It’s easy to blame the weather

When I think of the sun
It scares me
My alibi will pass
And springtime I hear
Is early this year
They’ll see through me like glass

I see no reason for this breakup
So let me be the first to make up
If a reason must be had
It’s easy to blame the weather

to be rechecked

137. It’s A Sin To Tell A Lie (1936)

lyrics and music by Billy Mayhew

Be sure it’s true when you say
I love you
It’s a sin to tell a lie
Millions of hearts have been broken
Just because these words were spoken

I love you
Yes I do
I love you
If you break my heart I’ll die
So be sure that it’s true when you say
I love you
It’s a sin to tell a lie

(bridge)

I love you
Yes I do
I love you
If you break my heart I’ll die
So be sure that it’s true when you say
I love you
It’s a sin to tell a lie

It’s a sin to tell a lie

 

2nd version

Be sure it’s true when you say
I love you
It’s a sin to tell a lie
Millions of hearts have been broken
Just because these words were spoken

I love you
Yes I do
I love you
If you break my heart I’ll die
So be sure that it’s true when you say
I love you
It’s a sin to tell a lie

(bridge)

I love you
Yes I do
I love you
If you break my heart I’ll die
So be sure that it’s true when you say
I love you
It’s a sin to tell a lie

It’s a sin to tell a lie

 

3rd version

Be sure it’s true when you say
I love you
It’s a sin to tell a lie
Millions of hearts have been broken
Just because these words were spoken

I love you
Yes I do
I love you
If you break my heart I’ll die
So be sure that it’s true when you say
I love you
It’s a sin to tell a lie

(bridge)

I love you
Yes I do
I love you
If you break my heart I’ll die
So be sure that it’s true when you say
I love you
It’s a sin to tell a lie

It’s a sin to tell a lie

to be rechecked

136. It Had To Be You (1924)

lyrics by Gus Kahn
music by Isham Jones

It had to be you,
It had to be you
I wandered around
And finally found
The somebody who
Could make me be true
Could make me be blue
And even be glad
Just to be sad
Thinking of you

Some others I’ve seen
Might never be mean
Might never be cross
Or try to be boss
But they wouldn’t do
For nobody else
Gave me a thrill
With all your faults
I love you still
It had to be you
Wonderful you
It had to be you

It had to be you,
It had to be you
I wandered around
Finally I found
The somebody who
Could make me be true
Could make me be blue
And even be glad
Just to be sad
Thinking of you

Some others I’ve seen
Might never be mean
Might never be cross
Or try to be boss
But they wouldn’t do
For nobody else
Gave me a thrill
With all your faults
I love you still
It had to be you
Wonderful you
It had to be you