From the 1933 film “Moulin Rouge”
Words by Al Dubin
Music by Harry Warren
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
After many sleepless nights
I have chosen my career
I think I can climb the heights
If no one will interfere
But the plan I have in view
All depends on you
Refrain:
I’ve got a mission
It’s just a simple thing
I’ve only one ambition
To have the right to bring you
Your coffee in the morning
And kisses in the night
It’s my desire to do as I am told
To have what you require
And never have it cold, dear
Your coffee in the morning
And kisses in the night
Tho’ wedding bells sound sad and dirgey
Tho’ wedding ties may spoil the fun
Without the benefit of clergy
Oh, I’m afraid it can’t be done
It isn’t formal, but with a wedding ring
It’s natural and normal to give you everything
From your coffee in the morning
To kisses in the night