It's A Pity To Say Goodnight
The Four Freshmen · Other Songs - The Four Freshmen
You look grand sitting in the moonlight
Oh I'm in love there's no mistaking, can't you see my heart is breaking
Must you go on this lovely June night
It's a pity to say goodnight because I never saw stars so bright
But if you gotta go home, you gotta go home, give me a goodnight kiss
It's a pity to say farewell because the man in the moon won't tell
But if you gotta go home,you gotta go home give me a goodnight kiss.
How's about tomorrow night just you and me
I'll be waiting for you darling underneath the apple tree
It's a pity to say goodnight because I want you to hold me tight
But if you gotta go home, you gotta go home give me a goodnight kiss
It's a pity to say farewell because the man up in the
moon won't tell, won't tell
If you gotta go home, go home, go home give me a goodnight kiss
How's about tomorrow night just you and me
I'll be waiting for you darling underneath the apple tree
It's a pity, pity just to say goodnight because I want
you to hold me tight
But if you gotta go home dear,
you gotta go home dear, give me a goodnight kiss
It's A Pity To Say Goodnight
The Four Freshmen's 1959 recording of 'It's A Pity To Say Goodnight' stands as a quintessential example of vocal jazz harmony. The group, known for their intricate four-part harmonies and sophisticated arrangements, delivers a performance that balances emotional depth with technical precision. This track, often associated with the swing era, showcases the group's ability to reinterpret standard material into a fresh, engaging composition. The recording features the signature smooth interplay between the lead singer and the backing vocalists, creating a lush sonic texture that defined the group's sound. While the song draws from existing songbooks, the Four Freshmen's arrangement elevates it through their distinctive approach to rhythm and harmony, making it a staple in collections of vocal jazz from the late 1950s.