The evening breeze
The trembling trees
Then you
and I
came wandering by,
The shore was kissed
I can't forget
Your arms opened wide
Gonna take a Sentimental Journey.
Got my bag. I got my reservation.
Seven -
Never thought my heart could be so yearn-y.
Don't know why
Life is bare.
When he went away,
Can't go on.
Since my man and I ain't together,
I'll walk alone
I'll walk alone.
I'll always be near you whereever you are,
Please walk alone
Smile, tho' your heart is aching.
If you smile through your fear and sorrow,
Light up your face with gladness.
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
Yours, till the stars lose their glory.
Yours, in the gray of December,
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caressed the trees
Tenderly.
embraced the breeze
Tenderly.
And lost in a sigh were we.
by sea and mist
Tenderly.
how two hearts met
breathlessly.
and closed me inside.
You took my lips.
you took my love
so Tenderly.
Gonna set my mind at ease.
Gonna make a Sentimental Journey
To renew old memories.
Spent each dime I could afford.
Like a child in wild anticipation,
Long to hear that "All a-board".
that's the time we leave at seven.
I'll be waitin' up for Heaven.
Countin' ev'ry mile
of railroad track
that takes me back.
Why did I decide to roam?
Got to take this Sentimental Journey -
Sentimental Journey home.
there's no sun up in the sky -
Stormy Weather.
Since my man and I ain't together,
keeps raining all the time.
Gloom and mis'ry ev'ry where -
Stormy Weather.
Just can't get my poor self together.
I'm weary all the time.
So weary all the time.
The blues walked in and met me.
If he stays away,
Old rockin' chair will get me.
All I do is pray the Lord above will let me
Walk in the sun once more.
Ev'ry thing I had is gone -
Stormy Weather.
keeps raining all the time -
keeps raining all the time.
because to tell you the truth, I'll be lonely.
I don't mind being lonely
when my heart tells me you are lonely, too.
They'll ask me why, and I'll tell them I'd rather.
There are dreams I must gather.
Dreams we fashioned the night you held me tight.
Each night in ev'ry prayer.
If you call, I'll hear you no matter how far.
Just close your eyes, and I'll be there.
and send your love and your kisses to guide me.
Till you're walking beside me,
I'll walk alone.
Smile, even tho'it's breaking.
When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by.
Smile, and maybe tomorrow,
You'll see the sun come shining thru for you.
Hide ev'ry trace of sadness.
Altho' a tear may be ever so near,
That's the time you must keep on trying.
Smile, what's the use of crying?
If you just smile.
Yours, till the birds fail to sing.
Yours, to the end of life's story.
This pledge to you, Dear, I bring.
Here or on far distant shores.
I've never loved anyone the way I love you.
How could I?
When I was born to be just Yours.