From the 1935 film “Roberta”
Words by Dorothy Fields and Jimmy McHugh
Music by Jerome Kern
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
1. Clothes must play a part
To light an eye, to win a heart
They say a gown can almost speak, if it is chic
Should you select the right effect, you cannot miss
You may be sure, he will tell you this
Refrain:
Lovely to look at
Delightful to know and heaven to kiss
A combination like this
Is quite my most impossible scheme come true
Imagine finding a dream like you
You’re lovely to look at
It’s thrilling to hold you terribly tight
For we’re together, the moon is new
And oh, it’s lovely to look at you tonight
2. What appeals to me
Is just your charm and dignity
Not what you wear
But just an air of great repose
You are quite perfect
From your head down to your toes
Both night and day I am moved to say