From the show “The Singing Fool”, 1928. Words and music by Al Jolson, B. G. De Sylva, Lew Brown and Ray Henderson.
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When there are grey skies
I don’t mind the grey skies
You make them blue, Sonny boy
Friends may forsake me
Let them all forsake me
You’ll pull me through, Sonny boy
You’re sent from heaven
And I know your worth
You’ve made a heaven
For me right here on earth
When I’m old and grey, dear
Promise you won’t stray, dear
I love you so, Sonny boy
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When there are grey skies
I don’t mind the grey skies
You make them blue, Sonny boy
Friends may forsake me
Let them all forsake me
You’ll pull me through, Sonny boy
You’re sent from heaven
And I know your worth
You’ve made a heaven
For me right here on earth
And then the angels grew lonely
Took you ’cause they’re lonely
Now I’m lonely too, Sonny Boy