Songwriter: Cole Porter

When they begin the beguine
It brings back the sound of music so tender
It brings back the night of tropical splendor
It brings back a memory evergreen!

I'm with you once more under the stars
And down by the shore an orchestra's playin'
Even the palms seems to be swayin'
When they begin the beguine!

To live it again is past all endeavor
Except when that tune clutches my heart
And there we are swearin' to love forever
And promising never, never to part!

What moments divine, what raptures serene
'Till clouds came along to disperse the joys we had tasted...
Now, when I hear people curse the chance that was wasted
I know but too well what they mean!

So, don't let them begin the beguine
Let the love that was once a fire remain an ember...
Let it sleep like the dead desire I only remember
When they begin the beguine!

Oh yes, let them begin the beguine, make them play!
'Till the stars that were there before return above you
'Till you whisper to me once more, "Darling, I love you!"
And we suddenly know, what heaven we're in
When they begin the beguine!
When they begin... the beguine!

Sheryl Crow

Sheryl Suzanne Crow (born 11 February 1962) is an American singer-songwriter. Her first albums were in the pop-rock genre, but eventually she ventured into folk, country and blues. She has released nine studio albums to date, and earned nine Grammy Awards.

In 2006, Crow was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent treatment that, for now, appears to have halted the disease. She continues to tour and record today. Her latest works are in the Country genre, following advice from her friend, Brad Paisley. She’s also toured with Rascal Flatts.