I Let A Song Go Out Of My HeartTony BennettWritten by Irving Mills, Henry Nemo, John Redmond, and Duke EllingtonThis version did not chart butIn 1938, FIVE versions charted: Duke Ellington (# 1), Benny Goodman (also # 1), Connee Boswell (# 5), Mildred Bailey (# 8), and Hot Lips Page (# 9)I let a song go out of my heartIt was the sweetest melodyI know I lost heaven 'cause you were the songSince you and I have drifted apartLife doesn't mean a thing to mePlease come back, sweet music, I know I was wrong Am I too late to make amends? You know that we were meant to be more than just friends, just friendsI let a song go out of my heartBelieve me, darlin', when I sayI won't know sweet music until you return some dayI let a song go out of my heartBelieve me, darlin', when I sayI won't know sweet music until you return some day
