The Land Of Might-Have Been

The Land Of Might-Have Been

Lyrics: Edward Moore 
Music: Ivor Novello

Somewhere there's another land 
different from this world below, 
far more mercifully planned 
than the cruel place we know. 
Innocence and peace are there-- 
all is good that is desired. 
Faces there are always fair; 
love grows never old nor tired.

We shall never find that lovely 
land of might-have-been. 
I can never be your king nor 
you can be my queen. 
Days may pass and years may pass 
and seas may lie between-- 
We shall never find that lovely 
land of might-have-been.

Sometimes on the rarest nights 
comes the vision calm and clear, 
gleaming with unearthly lights 
on our path of doubt and fear. 
Winds from that far land are blown, 
whispering with secret breath-- 
hope that plays a tune alone, 
love that conquers pain and death.

Shall we ever find that lovely 
land of might-have-been? 
Will I ever be your king or you 
at last my queen? 
Days may pass and years may pass 
and seas may lie between-- 
Shall we ever find that lovely 
land of might-have-been?