From the operetta “Bitter Sweet”, 1929
Words and music by Noel Coward
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
‘Tis time that we were parted,
You and I,
However broken-hearted,
‘Tis goodbye
Although our love has ended
And darkness has descended,
I call to you with one last cry
Refrain:
Kiss me, Before you go away
Miss me, Through every night and day,
Though clouds are grey above you,
You’ll hear me say I love you
Kiss me, Before you go away
French verse:
Parmi les chansons tristes De l’amour,
Joies et chagrins existent Tour A tout,
Et presqu’avec contrainte
On risque la douce Ctreinte
Qui nous &pare enfin toujours.
Refrain:
Je t’aime, Tes baisers m’ont grists,
Meme A l’heure de t’en aller,
La voluptk troublante
Brise mes ltvres brulantes,
Je t’aime, A l’heure de t’en aller.