in the moonlight
Pat O'Malley & Ray Noble & his Orchestra Lyrics
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In the chapel in the moonlight
While we're strolling down the aisle
Where roses entwine
How I'd love to hear you whisper
In the chapel in the moonlight
That the lovelight in your eyes
Till the roses turn to ashes
Till the organ turns to rust
If you never come I'll still be there
Till the moonlight turns to dust
How I'd love to hear the choir
In the chapel in the moonlight
As they sing "Oh Promise Me"
Forever be mine
The lyrics to "In The Moonlight" speak of a deep longing for the union of two lovers in the sacred space of a Chapel. The singer longs to hear the organ playing as they walk down the aisle, with roses entwining them. This Chapel is the ideal backdrop for their love to bloom and the singer confesses their desire for it to stand the test of time. The singer also wants to hear the choir singing “Oh Promise Me” as a symbol of the commitment they are making to each other.
The lyrics are imbued with romanticism and a deep sense of connection to each other and the space they are in. The singer confirms that even if their love is not fulfilled, they will remain faithful and keep the memory of this moment alive. The symbolism of the roses entwining and the lovelight never fading speaks to the eternal love that they want to share with each other in the Chapel in the moonlight.
Line by Line Meaning
How I'd love to hear the organ
I have a strong desire to hear the sound of the organ playing
In the chapel in the moonlight
As the moon shines, I desire to be inside the chapel
While we're strolling down the aisle
Walking through the pathway inside the chapel side by side
Where roses entwine
Being surrounded by roses that are twisted together
How I'd love to hear you whisper
It's my heart's deepest desire to hear you speak softly
In the chapel in the moonlight
Inside the chapel under the light of the moon
That the lovelight in your eyes
I want to hear you say that you have love in your heart for me
Forever will shine
And that this love will shine eternally
Till the roses turn to ashes
Even if everything around me crumbles and falls apart
Till the organ turns to rust
Or the organ inside the chapel loses its beauty
If you never come I'll still be there
I will still be waiting in the chapel, even if you don't come
Till the moonlight turns to dust
Until the moonlight itself fades and disappears
How I'd love to hear the choir
It would be wonderful to listen to the sound of the choir singing
In the chapel in the moonlight
Again, inside the chapel in the light of the moon
As they sing "Oh Promise Me"
And as they sing these words from the song, 'Oh Promise Me'
Forever be mine
I want to be yours for eternity
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Written by: Billy Hill
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Brian's 78's
THE NIGHT CLUB KINGS
London, January 21, 1930.
Ray Noble -Harpaphone/Arranger/Director
Sylvester Ahola - Trumpet
Danny Polo - Clarinet
Jack Foss - Baritone Sax
George Hurley - Violin
Arthur Young - Piano
Bill Harty - Drums.
Pat O'Malley - Guitar/Vocals
Walter Gray
This lovely song is a new one to me. I like it so much - likewise the orchestra.
Thank you for sharing.
C Porter
INteresting to hear a Noble band before the mid 30s