(Why Couldn’t It Last) Last Night 
Glenn Miller
Written by Austen Croom, Johnson, Nick Kenny and Charles Kenny

As recorded by the Glenn Miller Orchestra on September 11th, 1939 with Ray Eberle
 
Last night, I touched your fingertips 
And when I touched your lips 
I fell in love last night... 

Last night, I felt your heart beat fast 
Swiftly the moments passed 
Why couldn’t it last last night? 

Tonight here I am all alone 
My lovely dream has flown 
Why must I be alone? 

Last night, why did we say goodbye? 
My heart keeps asking why, 
Why couldn’t it last last night...? 
 
(Transcribed by Alex Foertsch: afn@netzland.net)