American composer & lyricist (1888-1989)
Living on a larger scale would soon entail a lot of care and strife
We could be so happy with the little things in life
A little rain, a little sun, a little work, a little fun
A little time for loving when the day is done
IRVING BERLIN
"The Little Things in Life"
I wonder if we'll ever meet
My song of love is incomplete
I'm just the words, looking for the tune
Reaching for the moon and you
IRVING BERLIN
"Reaching for the Moon"
I'd wish for a night in June
A silv'ry moon real soon
A moon that makes you want to spoon
And softly croon love's tune
Then a tree that I could trust
A bench that holds just two
Then I'd wish for Cupid's loving dish
And then I'd wish for you
IRVING BERLIN
"Wishing"
For the longest while
I'd forget to smile,
Then I met you.
IRVING BERLIN
"Always"
When I wrote "God Bless America," they said it was too corny, but it's still around.
IRVING BERLIN
Los Angeles Times, March 27, 1988
May the finger of Fate point the crimson way
And guide her to happiness soon
May it open the gate to a perfect day
That ends with a honeymoon
IRVING BERLIN
"Eyes of Youth"
Heaven, I'm in heaven
And my heart beats so that I can hardly speak
And I seem to find the happiness I seek
When we're out together dancing cheek to cheek
IRVING BERLIN
"Cheek to Cheek", Top Hat
He keeps me dancing morning, noon and night
Dancing fills 'im with delight
I am black and blue from the dance I do
But outside of that ev'ry little thing's all right
IRVING BERLIN
"Harem Life"
To have, to hold, to love and caress
Is all we can ask from above
For the road that leads to happiness
Is the road that leads to love
IRVING BERLIN
"The Road that Leads to Love"
A little bungalow an hour or so from anywhere
A little cozy nest, the kind that's best for two
Among the shady trees, with birds and bees, and lots of air
And just enough o' ground to fool around with you
IRVING BERLIN
"A Little Bungalow"
It's the lyrics that makes a song a hit, although the tune, of course, is what makes it last.
IRVING BERLIN
Irving Berlin: A Life in Song
My uncle out in Texas
Can't even write his name
He signs his checks with X's
But they cash 'em just the same
IRVING BERLIN
"Doin' What Comes Naturally"
You don't have to know how to read or write
When you're out with a feller in the pale moonlight
You don't have to look in a book to find
What he thinks of the moon or what is on his mind
IRVING BERLIN
"Doin' What Comes Naturally"