Harlem butterfly The moon got in your eye The night you were born Harlem butterfly You listened to the cry Of some lonely horn That combination Left you a mark That you’ll never, never lose While you chase some will o’ the wisp In the dark Your heart keeps singing the blues Oh, Harlem butterfly The writing’s in the sky You’ll come to no good But I’m not blaming you I’m certain I would do The same if I could But even though a candle Burned at the ends Can never last out the night Harlem butterfly It really makes a lovely light Harlem butterfly Goodnight
Harlem butterfly The moon got in your eye The night you were born Harlem butterfly You listened to the cry Of some lonely horn That combination Left you a mark That you’ll never, never lose While you chase some will o’ the wisp In the dark Your heart keeps singing the blues Oh, Harlem butterfly The writing’s in the sky You’ll come to no good But I’m not blaming you I’m certain I would do The same if I could But even though a candle Burned at the ends Can never last out the night Harlem butterfly It really makes a lovely light Harlem butterfly Goodnight
