Story Behind The Song

I was asked, a long time ago, to provide a song for Bing Crosby to record. This song was the result. I met him in London, but he died a week or so later after a game of golf in Spain, before he could sing it on record. Now, I'm old enough to sing it mysel

Song Description

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Lyrics

I've lived, drifting through my years.
I seldom stopped to think; no time for fears...
But when I found myself alone,
I asked myself 'Do I belong, I belong?'

I've loved; loved and lost each time
And how I cried when I was in my prime!
And, though I fell in love again,
When could I say 'Now I belong, I belong'?

So fly!
Why should I remember
The days leading to September?
The days hurried through
As if they knew
That only you could find
Where I belong.

They say 'Never count the cost'.
And then you turn to find what you have lost.
But you gave all there is to give;
A place to go where I belong, I belong.

And now you are by my side.
Oh! How my heart fills with joy and pride
To think that you have come to me
And let me see that I belong. I belong.

So fly!
Why should I remember
The time leading to September?
The days hurried through
As they knew
That only you could find
Where I belong!