Song No. 26 "Kiss Me Again"

Words by Henry Blossom

Music by Victor Herbert

Fifi, the leading character in Victor Herbert's frothy operetta Mlle. Modiste,
works for a Parisian miliner but dreams of someday becoming an
actress. To demonstrate her theatrical versatility , she devises a lengthy
routine called If I Were On The Stage, in which she attempts three
different types of songs. First there is a gavotte for a country maid, second
a polonaise for a lady of history.  To introduce her final selection, she explains
that her favorite role would be "emotional and full of soul" and glides into
the sensuous waltz "Kiss Me Again." 

Lyrics

Sweet summer breeze,
Whispering Trees,
Stars shining softly above

Roses in bloom,
Wafted perfume,
Sleepy birds dreaming of love

Safe in your arms
Far from alarms
Daylight shall come but in vain...

Tenderly pressed
Close to my breast,
Kiss me, Kiss Me Again

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