Another of Berlin's most beautiful ballads.
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Story behind the song
Copyrighted May 15, 1915. "Respectfully dedicated to the memory of Charles Lounsbury whose legacy suggested this song".
Lyrics
Verse:
I know a millionaire, who’s burdened down with care. A load is on his mind
He’s thinking of the day, when he must pass away, and leave his wealth behind
I haven’t any gold, to leave when I grow old. Somehow it passed me by
I’m very poor but still, I’ll leave a precious will, When I must say goodbye.
Chorus:
I’ll leave the sunshine to the flowers, I’ll leave the springtime to the trees
And to the old folks, I’ll leave the mem’ries, Of a baby upon their knees.
I’ll leave the nighttime to the dreamers, I’ll leave the song birds to the blind,
I’ll leave the moon above, to those in love, when I leave the world behind,
When I leave the world behind.