Lover, Come Back to Me

Sigmund Romberg, San Francisco Symphony

About Lover, Come Back to Me

"Lover, Come Back to Me" is a popular song composed by Sigmund Romberg with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II for the Broadway show The New Moon, where the song was introduced by Evelyn Herbert and Robert Halliday (as Robert Misson). The song was published in 1928.


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You went away
I let you
We broke the ties that bind
I wanted to forget you
And leave the past behind
Still, the magic of the night I met you
Seems to stay forever in my mind

The sky was blue
And high above
The moon was new
And so was love
This eager heart of mine was singing
Lover where can you be

You came at last
Love had its day
That day is past
You've gone away
This aching heart of mine is singing
Lover come back to me
When I remember every little thing

You used to do
I'm so lonely
Every road I walk along
I walk along with you
No wonder I am lonely

The sky is blue
The night is cold
The moon is new
But love is old
And while I'm waiting here
This heart of mine is singing
Lover come back to me
When I remember every little thing

You used to do
I grow lonely
Every road I walk along
I walk along with you
No wonder I am lonely

The sky is blue
The  night is cold
The moon is new
But love is old
And while I'm waiting here
This heart of mine is singing
Lover come back to me

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Sigmund Romberg

Sigmund Romberg (July 29, 1887 – November 9, 1951) was a Austro-Hungarian-born American composer, best known for his operettas. more »

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Written by: OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN, II, OSCAR II HAMMERSTEIN, SIGMUND ROMBERG

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10 facts about this song

Sigmund Romberg
"Lover, Come Back to Me" is composed by Sigmund Romberg, an Austrian-born American operetta composer who was popular in the early 20th century. His works were highly famous during the 1920s and 1930s.
Original Show
The song originally featured in the operetta "The New Moon," which debuted on Broadway in 1928. The operetta was a massive success and enjoyed a run of 509 performances.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Lover, Come Back to Me" were penned by Oscar Hammerstein II, a celebrated American librettist, theater producer, and the director known for his collaborations with great composers like Richard Rodgers.
Collaborations
Sigmund Romberg and Oscar Hammerstein II collaborated on several operettas together. "The New Moon" is one of their most successful collaborations, which included the song "Lover, Come Back to Me."
Iconic Performances
The song has been covered by numerous artists across the world. Some of the famous renditions include those by Billie Holiday, Bing Crosby, and Barbra Streisand.
Movie Feature
It was featured in the 1940 film named "New Moon," which was an adaptation of the operetta. This contributed significantly to the song's popularity.
Jazz Standard
Over the years, "Lover, Come Back to Me" has become a popular jazz standard and remains a favorite amongst jazz artists.
Song Genre
The song belongs to the Show Tune genre, a popular style of music that originated from musical theatre.
Chart Performance
Popular renditions of "Lover, Come Back to Me", like the one by The Ink Spots, reached number 1 on the Harlem Hit Parade, a precursor to the R&B chart, in 1945.
Multiple Genres
While the original version of "Lover, Come Back to Me" is a classic show tune, the song has been adapted into various genres over the years, from jazz to pop to blues, showcasing its universal appeal.

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