Hang the Moon

Hang the Moon is a song by Houston and Levitt sung by Gladys & Marilyn

Fired from her latest film, used up by the Kennedys and deeply under the influence of pills and booze, Marilyn fantasizes about visiting her mother at the sanitarium, where – in the dream – Gladys says all the things to Marilyn that she always wanted to her.

Lyrics
Gladys: If our lives were a movie I'd know what to do I'd write every scene with my heart An R.K.O. picture That stars me and you And this time, I'd learn my part

I'd paint you some scenery We'd sing, and we'd dance From morning, 'til late afternoon And when that scene is done Then I'd take down the sun And for you, darling, I'll hang the moon

We'd wake up to sunshine Like lights on a set You'd reach out, and there'd be my hand All day, there'd be music A perfect duet That flows from the white baby grand

At night, when you're frightened I'll play you to sleep That melody from Clair de Lune And to fill up the sky Past the clouds I would fly And for you, darling, I'll hang the moon

Hang the moon forever So you'd never fear The darkness, the darkness I've know Moon, protect Norma Jeane So that she'll never be alone Never alone

If our lives were a movie Then you'd be the star 'Cause now I know the role I should play To applaud all you do, All the things that you are And just be there on opening day

I know in the past That the lines were all wrong And the music was never in tune But the wish that I make Is for just one more take Because then, darling, I'll hang the moon

Gladys & Marilyn: I'll hang the moon above you So you never fear The darkness, the darkness of night Then you'll know I love you Each time that you feel the light

Gladys: Feel the light

If our lives were a movie Then I'd cut away All the moments when I wasn't there

Marilyn: The scenes that are happy Are all that will stay The rest will dissolve into air

Gladys & Marilyn: As the final reel ends We might both shed a tear

Gladys: For the ending is coming up soon

Gladys & Marilyn: But when the screen fades to black We can smile and look back

Gladys: And for you, darling, I'll hang the moon