Polka Dots and Moonbeams

 

Written by:  Jimmy Van Heusen

Written by:  Johnny Burke

Arranged by:  Axel Stordahl – Sy Oliver

Label:  Victor – Reprise

Recorded:  3/4/40 – 5/2/61

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A country dance was being held in a garden

I felt a bump and heard an "Oh, beg your pardon"

Suddenly I saw polka dots and moonbeams

All around a pug-nosed dream

 

The music started and was I the perplexed one

I held my breath and said "May I have the next one?"

In my frightened arms, polka dots and moonbeams

Sparkled on a pug-nosed dream

 

There were questions in the eyes of other dancers

As we floated over the floor

There were questions but my heart knew all the answers

And perhaps a few things more

 

Now in a cottage built of lilacs and laughter

I know the meaning of the words "Ever after"

And I'll always see polka dots and moonbeams

When I kiss the pug-nosed dream