Kurt Schwabach (born February 26, 1898, in Berlin; died October 26, 1966, in Hamburg) was a German writer, lyricist, cabaret artist, composer, and singer. He grew up in Berlin as the son of manufacturer Arthur Schwabach and piano teacher Margarethe Schwabach. After serving as a pilot in the Luftwaffe during World War I, Schwabach pursued a career in journalism and songwriting, becoming a sought-after lyricist in Berlin's cabaret scene. He achieved early success with the song "Lila Lied," composed by Mischa Spoliansky and dedicated to sexologist Magnus Hirschfeld.

Schwabach collaborated with composer Willy Rosen on popular songs like "Wenn du einmal dein Herz verschenkst" and "Darf ich um den nächsten Tango bitten." He also contributed to operettas and films, writing librettos and screenplays. In 1933, due to racial persecution, Schwabach faced a professional ban in Germany and attempted to establish himself in London's film industry. However, after being denied a work permit, he returned to Berlin and later fled to avoid arrest by the Gestapo.

After a perilous journey through Europe, Schwabach settled in Palestine, where he worked in various jobs and wrote for a German-language cabaret. Following World War II, he returned to Germany, settling in Hamburg and continuing his work in music and film. He successfully contributed lyrics for the Eurovision Song Contest and various films, amassing around 2000 printed titles throughout his career.