I Didn’t Know What Time It Was

"I Didn't Know What Time It Was" is a song by Lorenz Hart and Richard Rodgers, written in 1939 for the musical Too Many Girls. Lorenz Hart was an American lyricist known for his sophisticated and poetic lyrics, often collaborating with composer Richard Rodgers. Their partnership produced approximately 1,000 songs, many of which became standards in the Great American Songbook. Hart's work is characterized by careful technique and verbal refinement, drawing parallels to serious poetry. "I Didn't Know What Time It Was" is one of their many celebrated songs, alongside classics like "Blue Moon" and "My Funny Valentine".12