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 orchestra's 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?
 Till 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 don't 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
 Till 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
 When they begin the beguine