Lilac Wine

James H. Shelton

I lost myself on a cool damp night
Gave myself in that misty light
Was hypnotized by a strange delight
Under a lilac tree
I made wine from the lilac tree
Put my heart in its recipe
It makes me see what I want to see
and be what I want to be
When I think more than I want to think
Do things I never should do
I drink much more that I ought to drink
Because I brings me back you

Lilac wine is sweet and heady, like my love
Lilac wine, I feel unsteady, like my love
Listen to me... I cannot see clearly
Isn't that she coming to me nearly here?
Lilac wine is sweet and heady where's my love?
Lilac wine, I feel unsteady, where's my love?
Listen to me, why is everything so hazy?
Isn't that she, or am I just going crazy, dear?
Lilac Wine, I feel unready for my love

Trivia about the song Lilac Wine by Helen Merrill

On which albums was the song “Lilac Wine” released by Helen Merrill?
Helen Merrill released the song on the albums “With Strings” in 1955, “Lilac Wine” in 2004, and “Anything Goes - The Complete Helen Merrill, 1952-1960” in 2022.
Who composed the song “Lilac Wine” by Helen Merrill?
The song “Lilac Wine” by Helen Merrill was composed by James H. Shelton.

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