Before Oscar There Was Larry

Doris Day, 'Young Man with a Horn' (1950)

You have probably hummed, whistled, or sung the song "Blue Moon." If you have, then you know one or both artists who wrote this song.

Today is Lorenz Hart's birthday. He was one of the top American lyricists who'd collaborated with Richard Rodgers on many standard ballads known to many generations of Americans. Sadly, alcoholism destroyed this writer and his partnership with Rodgers. In 1943, their professional relationship concluded when Rodgers teamed with Oscar Hammerstein II to produce the world renown musical, "Oklahoma!"

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With a Song in My Heart

Words: Lorenz "Larry" Hart
Music: Richard Rodgers
First Introduced: 'Spring Is Here' (1929)

Vocal: Doris Day with Harry James and His Orchestra
(soundtrack from 'Young Man with a Horn' 1950)


With a song in my heart
I behold your adorable face
Just a song at the start
And it soon is a hymn to your grace
When the music swells
I'm touching you hand
It tells that you're standing near

And at the sound of your voice
Heaven opens it portals to me
Can I help but rejoice
That a song such as ours came to be
But I always knew
I would live life through
With a song in my heart for you

[Trumpet Solo and Orchestral Bridge]

At the sound of your voice
Heaven opens it portals to me.
Can I help but rejoice
That a song such as ours came to be
But I always knew
I would live life through
With a song in my heart for you