From the operetta “Bitter Sweet”, 1929
Words and music by Noel Coward
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
Though there may be beauty in this land of yours
Skies are very often dull and grey
If I could but take that little hand of yours
Just to lead you secretly away
We would watch the Danube as it gently flows
Like a silver ribbon winding free
Even as I speak of it, my longing grows
Once again, my own dear land to see
If you could only come with me
If you could only come with me