Here are the lyrics from “I’ve Been Here,” a song written by Charles Dumont, Michel Vaucaire and Earl S. Shuman and recorded by Barbra Streisand. Happy New Year, all.
Draw me no maps, vow me no vows
No vague “Perhaps,” just here and now
Tomorrow’s dream is not my dream
It comes too late and I can’t wait.
The river runs with one remark
“Get on your way, it’s growing dark.”
And so I live to have my way
To get and give each burning day.
And if in time I find my love
He’ll find that I’m no frightened dove, and then, too soon, young love is passed
It’s tender leaves fall off too fast.
Each rising hill, each falling stream
Cause to fulfill each day’s new dream
Some brighter road to fly along
Some stronger wine, some wilder song
And when I’m gone don’t shed one tear
The world will know that I’ve been here.