From the 1936 film “Limelight.”
Words and music by Harry Woods.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
I’ve learn’d the secret to mend broken hearts
To turn ev’ry tear to a smile
And my secret I’ll gladly impart
If you’ll stroll with me for awhile
Chorus
From a little bird I heard the Whistling Waltz
Funny little, sunny little Whistling Waltz
You should hear him say, while flying to and fro’
“Here we go, whistle soft and low”
Soon you’ll be surprised to see the skies turn blue
Find the one you’ve lost is arm in arm with you
Smile, and thro’ your tears you’ll fall in love anew
To the tune of the Whistling Waltz
Sung here by Vancha March: