| Composer | Sammy Fain |
| Lyricist | Irving Kahal |
| Year Written | 1938 |
About This Song
“I’ll Be Seeing You” was written in 1938 by Sammy Fain, with lyrics by Irving Kahal. The song grew to fame during World War II, becoming an anthem for soldiers serving overseas and their loved ones left at home. It’s been recorded by artists including Billie Holiday, Al Hirt, Lisa Minelli, Frank Sinatra, Rosemary Clooney, Peggy Lee, and Willie Nelson.
View lyrics
I’ll be seeing you in all the old, familiar places
That this heart of mine embraces all day through
In that small cafe, the park across the way
The children’s carousel, the chestnut tree, the wishing well
I’ll be seeing you in ev’ry lovely summer’s day
In everything that’s light and gay
I’ll always think of you that way
I’ll find you in the morning sun and when the night is new
I’ll be looking at the moon but I’ll be seeing you
Recordings
1956
Tony Bennett recorded “I’ll Be Seeing You” on September 12, 1956. Gil Evans wrote the arrangement.
CO 56600
Release History
| 1957 | Columbia LP 12″: CL 938 — Tony |
| 2007 | Proper CD: PROPERBOX 121 — Young Tony |
| 2008 | Not Now Music CD: NOT3CD010 — Three Original Hit Albums [UK] |
| 2011 | Columbia :The Complete Collection — Disc 10 — Tony |