From the Musical, “GAY DIVORCE,” 1932.
Words and Music by Cole Porter.
Copyright ©18 Nov 1932.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics:
VERSE
Though with joy I should be reeling,
That at last you came my way,
There’s no further use concealing
That I’m feeling far from gay.
For the rare allure about you
Makes me all the plainer see,
How inane, how vain, how empty
Life without you would be:
REFRAIN
After you, who could supply my sky of blue
After you, who could I love?
After you, why should I take the time to try,
For who else could qualify,
After you, who?
Hold my hand and swear,
You’ll never cease to care,
For without you there,
What could I do?
I could search years,
But who else could change my tears
Into laughter, after you?
REPEAT REFRAIN