From the 1944 film “Sweet and Low-Down”.
Words by Mack Gordon.
Music by James V. Monaco.
Sheet music provided by Nicholas Leunissen:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
I’m thankful to my imagination
It brings you much nearer somehow
Pretending is my only consolation
And that’s what I’m doing right now
Refrain
I’m making believe, that you’re in my arms
Tho’ I know you’re so far away
Making believe I’m talking to you
Wish you could hear what I say
And here in the gloom of my lonely room
We’re dancing like we used to do
Making believe is just another way of dreaming
So ’till my dreams come true
I’ll whisper goodnight
Turn out the light and kiss my pillow
Making believe it’s you
Sung here by Vancha March: