The lights were burning low and Mister Midnight made his way Old Father Time had trudged along to close another day The old clock ticked and seemed to say your heart is sad and blue But just remember pal there's others broken too I told the moon it was so hard to play love's losing hand When you thought you drew a sweetheart she was just a fickle friend Don't mind my tears remember there's still a million hearts in bloom So keep on shining though I'm pining silvery moon The trade winds brought a message in from far across the sea They said they saw the silver sails that carried you from me They told me you were drifting on upon an endless tide And lonely seagulls hovered o'er you as you cried If I could send a message on the crest of every wave They'd take you my forgiveness and two broken hearts we'd save But instead I'll ask each little star to guide your ship back home So keep on shining though I'm pining silvery moon