Soon (1930)
2-62
(m) George Gershwin (w) Ira Gershwin (I) Musical (revision) Strike Up the Band by Helen Gilligan & Jerry Goff
[Refrain 1] Soon the lonely nights will be ended.
Soon two hearts as one will be blended.
I’ve found the happiness I’ve waited for,
The only girl that I was fated for.
Oh, soon a little cottage will find us safe
With all our cares far behind us.
The day you’re mine this world will be in tune.
Let’s make that day come soon.

[Refrain 2] Soon, my dear, you’ll never be lonely.
Soon you’ll find I live for you only.
When I’m with you who cares what time it is,
Or what the place or what the climate is?
Oh, soon our little ship will come sailing home,
Through ev’ry storm, never failing.
The day you’re mine this world will be in tune.
Let’s make that day come soon.