I lost myself on a cool damp night Gave myself in that misty light Was hypnotized by a strange delight Under a lilac tree I made wine from the lilac tree Lost my heart in its recipe Made me see what I want to see Be what I want to be But I think more than I ought to think And do things I never should do I drink much more that I ought to drink Because it brings me back you Lilac wine is sweet and a-heady Like my love Lilac wine, I feel unsteady Like my love Listen to me I cannot see clearly Isn't that he coming to me Nearly here? Lilac wine is sweet and a-heady Where's my love? Lilac wine, I feel unsteady Where's my love? Listen to me Why is everything so hazy? Isn't that he Or am I going crazy, dear? Lilac wine, I feel I'm ready For my love Feel I'm ready For my love