Old Devil Moon

written by Burton Lane and Yip Harburg

I look at you and suddenly
Something in your eyes I see
Soon begins bewitching me
It's that old devil moon
That you stole from the skies
It's that old devil moon in your eyes

You and you glance
Make this romance too hot to handle
Stars in the night
Blazing their light can't hold a candle
To your razzle dazzle

You got me flyin' high and wide
On a magic carpet ride
Full of butterflies inside
Wanna cry, wanna croon
Wanna laugh like a loon
It's that old devil moon in your eyes

Just when I think, I'm free as a dove
Old devil moon, deep in your eyes
Blinds me with love

Rich Coffey: Arrangement, Trombone, Vocals
Recorded at Mistura Productions

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About

Old Devil Moon was composed for the 1947 musical Finian's Rainbow. It's a wonderful tune and has been covered by a wide assortment of artists. My version has a "contemporary-inspired groove" and features the trombone.

Versions:

• Chet Baker - in Chicago
  This is gorgeous! (with The Bradley Young Trio)
• Petula Clark - Finian's Rainbow - Old Devil Moon
  Scene from the film Finian's Rainbow where Petula's character, Sharon, is romanced.
  Vocals: Petula Clark and Don Francks.
• Frank Sinatra - Old Devil Moon
  Live - Classic!
• Tony Bennett - Old Devil Moon
  (from MTV Unplugged)
• Old Devil Moon - Shoshana Bush
  George Young on saxophone is burning!
• Peggy Lee - Old Devil Moon
  From the 1959 Capitol Stereo Records: "Peggy Lee - Jump For Joy"