Jo Stafford - Begin the Beguine

When they begin
the beguine
it brings back the sound
of music so tender
it brings back a night
of tropical splendor
it brings back a memory ever green

I'm with you once more
under the stars
and down by the shore
an orchestras playing
and even the palms
seem to be swaying
when they begin
the beguine

to live it again
is past all endeavor
except when that tune
clutches my heart
and there we are swearing to love forever
and promising never
never to part

What moments divine
what rapture serene
to clouds came along
to disperse the joys we had tasted
and now when I hear people curse the chance that was wasted
I know but too well what they mean

so dont let them begin the beguine
let the love that was once a fire
remain an ember
let it sleep like the dead desire I only remember
when they begin the beguine

oh yes let them begin the beguine
make them play
til the stars that were there before
return above you
till you whisper to me
once more darling I love you
and we suddenly know what heaven we're in
when they begin
the beguine

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[nickmerica]

I can't thank you enough for the bitter/sweet memories...just terrific!

NickToo

[olafdavila]

I appreciate your comments. They enhance my little contribution.

[is1531]

Jo Stafford is like Apple Pie. How can you lose?

[Robert Huge]

Somehow I see Bogie with cigarette in his mouth sitting at a table in some night club watching her sing. Here's looking at you, kids!

[anna trout]

My mother's favourite song and boy could she sing it. Brought a tear to my eyes.

[Phil Copeland]

Great talent.

[Bob Miller]

I grew up listening to Jo Stafford on the radio and my dad was the dj.

[vincent gallo]

Jo just the best.

[Corrie121]

Thank you for sharing this most wonderful version of this great song and thanks to meehall121 for sending this excellent post.

[rellavision1]

Cole Porter + Jo Stafford, what a combo - such a beautiful song.

A song about loss and regret! So haunting! And in some crazy time signature too!

[james hastings]

JUST GREAT

[kriki1000]

Harmonie and pretty nice :)

[Alimpago]

Unbelievably beautiful voice she had...my favourite version of the song.Many thanks for posting it.