Is this Bernstein's greatest song?

 

  as sung by the songwriters (Betty Comden and Adoph Green) and Nancy Walker

Twenty four hours can go so fast
You look around, the day has passed
When you're in love, time is precious stuff
Even a lifetime isn't enough

Where has the time all gone to?
Haven't done half the things we want to
Oh well, we'll catch up some other time

This day was just a token
Too many words are still unspoken
Oh well, we'll catch up
Some other time

Just when the fun is starting
Comes the time for parting
But let's be glad for what we've had
And what's to come

There's so much more embracing
Still to be done, but time is racing
Oh well, we'll catch up
Some other time

Didn't get half my wishes
Never have seen you dry the dishes
Oh well, we'll catch up
Some other time

 

Can't satisfy my  craving

Never have watched you while you're shaving
Oh well, we'll catch up
Some other time

[OZZIE]
Haven't had time to wake up
Seeing you there without your makeup
Oh well, we'll catch up
Some other time

Just when the fun is starting
Comes the time for parting. . .

Just when the fun's beginning
Comes the final inning
But let's be glad for what we've had
And what's to come

[CLAIRE, HILDY, CHIP & OZZIE]
There's so much more embracing
Still to be done, but time is racing
Oh well, we'll catch up
Some other time

Comments

[Stefanie Green]

As wonderful a song as this is, I’m loath to say it’s his best. For a huge thrill listen to the finale of Candide. There is a breathtaking pause at the climax. It gives me chills. I know the lyrics are no match for Where has the time all gone to. But for sheer ecstasy you’ve got to hear the candide final chorus!