Lyrics:
First verse
We meet tonight, dear, for the last time, Our happy dream, of love is o'er; Perhaps for you, ‘twas but a pastime, But ah, for me ‘twas something more. When I recall those hours of gladness, My heart will throb with wild delight, Still let us banish thoughts of sadness, And dream love's dream again just for tonight.
Chorus
Just for tonight, let us be happy dear, And live again those hours of pure delight. What tho' the time when we must part is near, Still let us live and love again, just for tonight.
Second verse
Just for tonight, then on the morrow, since duty calls us we must part But mem'ries sweet will banish sorrow, And hope will live within each heart Don't say goodbye, I'm sure that some day, we'll meet again, what e'er befall, So let us then enjoy the present And make tonight the sweetest dream of all.
(Chorus)