From the film “Accent On Youth”, 1935
Words by Tot Seymour
Music by Lee Lawnhurst
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- The moon is new, crescent up above
The night is young, the stage is set for love
Deep down in our hearts we have learned the truth
There’s nothing half so precious, dear, as youth
Refrain:
Why is the rose beginning to bud in spring?
Why are the birds beginning to fly and sing?
And why have I this new sensation?
It’s just the accent on youth
Why do I long for kisses so fresh and sweet?
Here in your arms the picture is so complete
It really needs no explanation
It’s just the accent on youth
You are tempting and divine like intoxicating wine
I am yours and you are mine
With thrills untold, how can we grow old
What makes this night resemble the blushing dawn?
What brings us here confessing that live is born?
Although we call it inspiration
It’s just the accent on youth - I do not fear the years that come and go
For they will touch us lightly, dear, I know
Love will keep us young and I prophesy
That old Father Time will pass us by