POETRY IN MUSIC

YOU'RE NEARER

Time is a healer
but it cannot heal my heart
my mind says I've forgotten you
and then I feel my heart.
The miles lie between us,
but your fingers touch my own.
You're nearer far away from me,
for you're too much my own.

You're nearer
than my head is to my pillow.
Nearer
than the wind is to the willow.
Dearer
than the rain is to the earth below.
Precious as the sun to the things that grow.
You're nearer
than the ivy to the wall is.
Nearer
than the winter to the fall is.
Leave me,
but when you're away you'll know
You're nearer
for I love you so.

You're Nearer

Lyrics: Lorenz Hart
Music: Richard Rodgers
From the 1940 film version of the Broadway musical TOO MANY GIRLS.
Play opened at the Imperial Theatre, New York City
October 18, 1939
Director: George Abbott

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Leave me,
but when you're away you'll know
You're nearer
for I love you so.

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