Story Behind The Song
Written for the musical CHANCE by Richard Isen but was eventually cut and replaced in the show
Song Description
This song has a Tom Waits Lounge feel to it and would be perfect background for a film montage that are seen on Turner Classic Movies.
| Song Length |
2:32 |
Genre |
Jazz - Lounge, Jazz - Modern |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Cool, Relaxed |
Subject |
Searching for Love, Show Biz |
| Similar Artists |
, Tom Waits |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1940 - 1949 |
| |
Lyrics
When you have the stars
Don't ask for the moon
For the stars they will soon fade away
And you want to have it all
And you know that night must fall
But tomorrow is another day
So play it, Sam
And don't give a damn
If you're leading man goes away
When your sweet bird has flown
And you're on your own
What you've sown isn't lost, never ceased
Is it famine, is it feast
Or at least is it enough
Of the stuff that killed the beast
Yeah, there's no cupid
Here's looking at you kid
Now your bird has been released
You can see all the signs from afar
Though you question what it takes
Other guys get all the breaks
It's the fakes that will say au revoir
That's who you are in this film noir
And the stars will shine for you soon
But you just don't ask for the moon