I Know Why

(And So Do You)
From “Sun Valley Serenade”, 1941.
Words by Mack Gordon.
Music by Harry Warren.

The sheet music:

I-Know-Why – SHEET MUSICDownload

Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:

I_Know_Why – MIDIDownload

Lyrics

You possess a magic something
That has me spell-bound when you are near
Just a certain charming something
When you’re beside me, miracles appear
For when I look at you, life’s a grand illusion

Chorus:
Why do robins sing in December?
Long before the springtime is due?
And even though it’s snowing, violets are growing
I know why and so do you
Why do breezes sigh ev’ry evening
Whispering your name as they do?
And why have I the feeling stars are on my ceiling?
I know why and so do you
When you smile at me, I hear gypsy violins
When you dance with me
I’m in heaven when the music begins
I can see the sun when it’s raining
Hiding ev’ry cloud from my view
And why do I see rainbows when you’re in my arms?
I know why and so do you