From the musical comedy “Mr. Wonderful”, 1956.
Words and music by Jerry Bock, Larry Holofcener, and George Weiss.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
Why this feeling? Why this glow?
Why the thrill when you say, “Hello”?
It’s a strange and tender magic you do
Mister Wonderful, that’s you
Why this trembling when you speak?
Why this joy when you touch my cheek?
I must tell you what my heart knows is true
Mister Wonderful, that’s you
And why this longing to know your charms
To spend forever here in your arms
Oh, there’s much more I could say
But the words keep slipping away
And I’m left with only one point of view
Mister Wonderful, that’s you
One more thing, then I’m through
Mister Wonderful, Mister Wonderful
Mister Wonderful, I love you