From the film “Too Much Harmony”, 1933
Words and music by Arthur Johnston and Sam Coslow
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
We used to dwell in love’s own palace
A palace of dreams come true
Now that we’re through, I bear no malice
Though we’ve called it a day, all I can say is
Refrain:
Thanks for all the lovely delight
I found in your embrace
I’m thankful, though I know
It’s ending all too soon
And thanks for unforgettable nights
I never can replace
And memories that linger like a haunting tune
It is better to have loved you, dear, and lost
Than never to have loved at all
It is better, for no matter what the cost
I held the world in sway
An Emperor for a day
And thanks again for taking me
On the road to paradise
We lost our way
But still I must convey my thanks