Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder (For Somebody Else)

Written for: Spring Is Here (1930)
Performer: none (NOT USED)
Lyric: Sam M. Lewis & Joe Young
Music: Harry Warren
Year: 1929
Original publisher: Remick Music Corp.

Verse 1:

I'd be the last one that would bring 
A pain to hurt your heart,
I wouldn't do a single thing
When we are far apart;
It's only fair to warn you
Before you even start;

Chorus:

If you should leave me,
I know 'twould grieve me,
But, honey, please remember:
Absence makes the heart grow fonder for somebody else.
I love you dearly,
I'm yours sincerely,
But, honey, please remember:
Absence makes the heart grow fonder for somebody else.
When the cat's away,
The mice will play
I don't say I will,
But still I may;
I may be blue
Away from you
And then again I may be gay.
When I get fretful
I get forgetful,
So, honey, please remember:
Absence makes the heart grow fonder for somebody else.

Verse 2:

You know that love can act so strange
Though it may be so strong;
And love will often bring a change
When there is something wrong;
I've only this to tell you:
Don't stay away too long;

[Chorus]