"Because You're Mine" is a song written by Nikolaus Brodszky with lyrics by Sammy Cahn taken from the 1952 musical film of the same title. It was recorded by Mario Lanza (who starred in the film) and Nat King Cole in two different versions, which were both released as singles in 1952. The former charted at number three, spending 24 weeks within the top 12 of the UK Singles Chart. The latter, included on Cole's album Top Pops, placed three spots lower and spent only 3 weeks on the chart.
Nat's accompanied by Nelson Riddle's Orchestra: Carlton McBeath (trumpet), Si Zentner (trombone), David Sterkin (viola) and Victor Gottlieb (cello). Recorded in Hollywood, Capitol Studios, July 31, 1952. (Capitol Records)
Because you're mine the brightest star I see looks down
My love, and envies me because you're mine
Because you're mine, because you're mine
The breeze that hurries by becomes a melody
And why, because you're mine, because you're mine
I only know for as long as I may live
I'll only live for the kiss that you alone may give me
And when we kiss that isn't thunder dear
It's only my poor heart you hear, and it's applause
Because you're mine!
I only know for as long as I may live
I'll only live for the kiss that you alone may give me
And when we kiss that isn't thunder dear
It's only my poor heart you hear, and it's applause
Because you're mine!
