Alone TooLong

Alone Too Long

music by Arthur Schwartz (left)
lyric by Dorothy Fields (right)

I'd kiss you if I dared, I want to but I'm scared,
I should have known I've been alone too long.
My lips are much too still, my arms have lost their skill,
My charm has flown, I've been alone too long.

It's been years since I've whispered a foolish love word,
And I'm afraid I'd sing you a faded song.

But if you smile and then say, "Darling, try again,"
I'll know you've known I've been alone too long...