Published On Apr 21, 2008
Performer - Deanna Durbin
Music - Richard Rodgers
Lyrics - Lorenz Hart
"Lover" was written by Rodgers and Hart for the 1932 film "Love Me Tonight". It was first performed by Jeanette MacDonald.
In this version, Durbin sings a duet with herself. She is harmonizing over her own recording of "Lover".
Lover, when I'm near you
And I hear you speak my name
Softly in my ear you breathe a flame
Lover, when we're dancing
Keep on glancing in my eyes
Till love's own entrancing music dies
All of my future is in you
Your every plan I design
Promise you'll always continue to be mine
Hey lover, please be tender
When your tender fears depart
Lover, I surrender to my heart