Dearly Beloved
| PROFILE | |
| Composer | Jerome Kern |
| Lyricist | Johnny Mercer |
| Year Written | 1942 |
| About Dearly Beloved | |
| “Dearly Beloved” was written for the 1942 film You Were Never Lovelier, starring Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth. The song was nominated for an Academy Award. | |
Lyrics
Tell me that it’s true, Tell me you agree,
I was meant for you, You were meant for me.
Dearly beloved, how clearly I see,
Somewhere in Heaven you were fashioned for me,
Angel eyes knew you, angel voices led me to you;
Nothing could save me, fate gave me a sign;
I know that I’ll be yours come shower or shine;
So I say merely, dearly beloved be mine.
Session / Album Information
2015
“Dearly Beloved” was recorded for the 2015 album The Silver Lining: The Songs of Jerome Kern
This recording released on:
- 2015: Columbia/RPM CD: 88875 145742 — The Silver Lining: The Songs of Jerome Kern