I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face
Song composed by Frederick Loewe with lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner
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"I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face" is a song from the 1956 musical My Fair Lady, with music by Frederick Loewe and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner.[1] It was originally performed by Rex Harrison[1] as Professor Henry Higgins [2] who also performed it in the 1964 film version.[3]
| "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| Published | 1956 by Chappell & Co. |
| Genre | Show tune |
| Composer | Frederick Loewe |
| Lyricist | Alan Jay Lerner |
Background
The song expresses Professor Henry Higgins's sentimental and wistful sadness for his pupil Eliza Doolittle who has chosen to walk out of his life, a sudden realization of how much he will miss her, and, in passing, his sadness for her life in a chosen marriage.