(I Wonder Why?). From the musical “CALL ME MADAM,” 1950. And the movie, “CALL ME MADAM,” 1953. Both starring Ethel Merman. Words and Music by Irving Berlin. Cover Art by Peter Arno. Copyright ©10 Oct 1950.
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I hear singing and there’s no one there
I smell blossoms and the trees are bare
All day long I seem to walk on air
I wonder why? I wonder why?
I keep tossing in my sleep at night
And what’s more I’ve lost my appetite
Stars that used to twinkle in the skies
Are twinkling in my eyes, I wonder why?
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You don’t need analyzing
It is not so surprising
That you feel very strange but nice
Your heart goes pitter patter
I know just what’s the matter
Because I’ve been there once or twice
Put your head on my shoulder
You need someone who’s older
A rub-down with a velvet glove
There is nothing you can take
To relieve that pleasant ache
You’re not sick, you’re just in love