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“Skylark,Have you seen a valley green with SpringWhere my heart can go a-journeying,Over the shadows in the rainTo a blossom covered lane?And in your lonely flight,Haven't you heard the music in the night,Wonderful music,Faint as a will-o-the-wisp,Crazy as a loon,Sad as a gypsy serenading the moon.”

Quote by Johnny Mercer

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Johnny Mercer
Johnny Mercer

Johnny Mercer was an American lyricist, composer, and singer, renowned for his significant contributions to the American music industry, especially during the Great Depression and World War II era. His career spanned over five decades, during which he penned over 1,000 songs, many of which have become enduring standards in the American songbook. more

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