Quote#God & Faith
You're sent from heaven
Quote byBuddy DeSylva · 1895–1950
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Song: Sonny Boy (de Sylva wrote the words; Lew Brown and Ray Henderson wrote the music; Al Jolson insisted on being credited too).
English (original)
You're sent from heaven And I know your worth. You made a heaven for me here on the earth. When I'm old and grey, dear, Promise you won't stray, dear, For I love you so, Sonny Boy.
— Buddy DeSylva
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