The nearness of youartist: frank sinatra—from the 4-cd set “the voice: frank sinatra, the columbia years 1943-1952”words and music by ned washington and hoagy carmichaelit's not the pale moon that excites methat thrills and delights me, oh noit's just the nearness of youit isn't your sweet conversationthat brings this sensation, oh noit's just the nearness of youwhen you're in my arms and i feel you so close to meall my wildest dreams come truei need no soft lights to enchant meif you'll only grant me the rightto hold you ever so tightand to feel in the night the nearness of youtranscribed by ronald e. hontzronhontz@worldnet.att.net