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Black Moonlight Lyrics by Perry Como

Yesterday & Today ~ A Celebration In Song

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Lost in the shuffle, I've drifted an' strayed
Bruised by the city, bewildered, betrayed
With a heart heavy laden with faltering strides
I have come to the bridge, to the line that divides!

What am I doing up here in a daze
As I gaze at the cold river bed?
Why do I ask myself, "Shall I go back
When I seem to be going ahead?"

To black moonlight!
Where everything reflects your colour
Darkness that is endless
Nights that leave me friendless . . . blue!

Black moonlight!
You make the lights of Harlem duller

Just like me you're faded, jaded and degraded . . . too!
Why must you send . .
Ebony moonbeams, depressing, distressing . .
Like shadows of love that are gone?

Where will it end?
Will it spread on to the starlight, the sunlight
And darken each promise of dawn?

Black moonlight!
I've lost all power to resist you
Madly, I await you, even though I hate you
Black, black moonlight!

Music by Arthur Johnston
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About “Black Moonlight” by Perry Como

Read the complete lyrics to "Black Moonlight" by Perry Como from the album "Yesterday & Today ~ A Celebration In Song". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under USA, In English, Pop.

"Black Moonlight" is performed by Perry Como. from the album "Yesterday & Today ~ A Celebration In Song" This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Black Moonlight", explore more songs by Perry Como using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Black Moonlight" is credited to Perry Como. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Black Moonlight" appears on "Yesterday & Today ~ A Celebration In Song".

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