You Were Never Lovelier

I was never able to recite a fable

That would make the party bright;

Sitting at the table I was never able

To become the host's delight;

But now you've given me my after dinner story,

I'll just describe you as you are in all your glory.

[Chorus:]

You were never lovelier,

You were never so fair,

Dreams were never lovelier,

Pardon me if I stare.

Down the sky the moonbeams fly to light your face;

I can only say they chose the proper place.

You were never lovelier,

And to coin a new phrase;

I was never luckier in my palmiest days.

Make a note, and you can quote me,

Honor bright,

You were never lovelier than you are tonight.