From the film “Saratoga Trunk,” 1944
Words by Charlie Tobias
Music by Max Steiner
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
Close to me, that’s how I want you
As close as stars we see are to the sky
And may I always be first in your affection
It’s easy to tell you why
Refrain:
As long as I live you’ll always be part of me
You’ll live in the heart of me as long as I live
As long as I love I’ll share it with you, my own
And want to be loved by you alone
How sure am I of all the things I say
As sure as night will fall at close of day
You’re all that I need, so answer this love I give
And whisper I’m yours as long as I live