Moscow Nights

This Russian song speaks of the love of one's home as one of the most beautiful places on earth. Home brings memories of childhood, love, and family. Perfect for high school concert festivals, or perhaps a community choir concert about home or community. Moscow Nights Music by V. Solovyev-Sedoy Lyrics by M. Matusovsky Arrangement by Steve Danielson Performed in Russian (English Translation by Jerry Silverman, used with permission) Stillness in the grove, not a rustling sound, Softly shines the moon clear and bright. Dear, if you could know how I treasure so This most beautiful Moscow night. Lazily the brook, like a silvery stream, Ripples gently in the moonlight; And song afar fades as in a dream In the spell of this summer night. Dearest, why so sad, why the downcast eyes, And your lovely head bend so low? Oh, it's hard to speak, and yet not to speak Of the longing my heart does know. Promise me, my love, as the dawn appears And the darkness turns into light, That you'll cherish, dear, through the passing years, This most beautiful Moscow night.