I wish this night would never end (~1960s)

C - Am C - Am

C F G C

1. Oh, how short has been the evening,

G

since my date with you began.

F G C

Oh, how long will be tomorrow,

G G7 C

I wish this night would never end.

C F G C

2. Short has been the stroll to your house,

G

with you walking hand in hand.

F G C

Long will be my homeward journey,

G G7 C - F - C - C7

I wish this night would never end.

G C

Every step that we take brings us nearer

G C

to your door where this evening will die.

B7 Em

Every tick of the clock, every beat of my heart

D G

brings us closer to saying goodbye.

C F - G C

3. You are warm and yielding, as I hold you

G

my lips find yours and they blend.

F G C

Let's linger here upon your doorstep,

G G7 C - F - C - C7

and wish this night would never end.

G C

Every step that we take brings us nearer

G C

to your door where this evening will die.

B7 Em

Every tick of the clock, every beat of my heart

D G

brings us closer to saying goodbye.

C F - G C

4. You are warm and yielding, as I hold you

G

my lips find yours and they blend.

F G C

Let's linger here upon your doorstep,

G G7 C - Am - F - G - C

and wish this night would never end.

(orig. = capo 3rd) (Sonny James)