I'll Take Romance is a romantic ballad from the 1937 MGM musical Rosalie, composed by Ben Oakland with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. The original performance was introduced by Grace Moore, with the first theatrical release of the song on November 17, 1937 as part of the Rosalie soundtrack. Sung in English, the tune has since become a jazz and pop standard, covered by countless artists from the late 1930s onward and even issued in instrumental form, for example Percy Faith’s 1953 arrangement. The song's enduring appeal lies in its wistful romance and versatile interpretation within both film music and the broader standard repertoire.
