From the 1935 film “The Phantom Empire”
Words and music by Gene Autry and Smiley Burnette
Arranged by Nick Manoloff
The sheet music:
Lyrics
1. I’ve often wondered when down on the ground
How the old world looked to Mister moon
Now I can see why he smiles all the while
For he’s watching the sweethearts as they spoon
Chorus:
I’m getting moon’s eye view of the world
Floating around in the sky
I get a thrill floating in the air
Buzzing all around like a fly
No wonder he smiles at we folk on the ground
He knows that life is a merry-go-round
I’m getting a moon’s eye view of the world
Buzzing around like a fly
2. Mountains and valleys below me I see
A river winds round thru’ the trees
A cottage or two and church in the dell
A paradise kissed by the breeze