Whisper Not (Feather)

'Whisper Not' is a 1957 jazz instrumental by Benny Golson.
Lyrics were added slightly later by Leonard FEATHER:

Sing low, sing clear, sweet words in my ear
Not a whisper of despair, but love's own prayer
Sing on, until, you bring back the thrill
Of a sentimental tune, that died too soon

Our harmony was lost, but you forgave, I forgot
Whisper not, of quarrels past, you know we've had our last
So now, we'll be, on key, constantly
Love will whisper, on eternally

Why did we listen when they said it wouldn't last
Gossiping voices made us break up, but you know we still can make up
If we forget 'em all, and answer Cupid's call, it's the truth!
Whispers of troubles are an echo of the past
All it will take to lose my gloom is just a whisper not of rumours
But of your love for me, that's how it's got to be


Recordings exist by Anita O'Day (1962), Mel Tormé, Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald, Marlena Shaw, Cheryl Bentyne, Madeleine Thériault, Hanna Elmquist, Judy Wexler, Monica Ramey, etc.