NOVEMBER 2002


Broken Blossoms

Year 1919
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Words by Ballard MacDonald
Music by A. Robert King


Shapiro, Bernstein & Co. Inc.
Broadway & 47th Street
New York


First Verse
Often a page of a book turned o'er Brings back a vision of days
of yore; Only a rose leaf that lingers yet, Touches a spot that we
can't forget:

Second Verse
Once in awhile there's a fragrance rare, Bringing a lingering
vision fair; Only a thought of a bygone love, You have been
longing and thinking of:

Chorus
Broken blossoms, maybe a violet blue. Pansies purple,
tenderest thoughts renew Lillies of white or rose red, Bring
back a mem'ry long since dead, Broken blossoms in fancy they
bloom again.






Bubbling Over (Life Is Bubbling Over All The Time)

Year 1919
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Words and Music By:
John William Kellette

Jos. W. Stern & Co.
New York

First Verse
In the human heart there's a hope that glows, like the budding
rose, Full of promise grows, And the dawning light finds that
hope so bright, But hopes bubble over then fade from sight.

Second Verse
Through our dearest dreams as we scheme our schemes, Hope
is ever new, And each golden hue, Keeps them soaring high, till
they fade and die, Or those that we cherish take wings and fly.

Chorus
Bubbling over, Bubbling over, Hope with me is bubbling over all
the time Just as a rosebud blooms, its petals fall, Like all my
dreams, they die, then all goes tumbling over, crumbling over,
Like my castles high in the air I search for sunshine and the
raindrops fall, Then as I hunt for fortune, it just hides, that's
all, Dreams are over Hopes are over, Life is bubbling over all
the time.

 

 

 



Dreams Just Dreams

Year 1919
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Words by R.N. Doore
Music by Richard Howard

Ted Garton Music Co.
181 Tremont St.
Boston, Mass.

First Verse
Slowly the daylight is fading Soon 'twill be nighttime again
Oh! how my heart will be aching, Aching for you all in vain.
Then

Second Verse
Sometimes when I'm all alone, dear, Thinking of days we once
knew, Often it seems you are near me Oh! how I wish it were
true. But


Chorus
dreams, just dreams of you, it seems That's all that's left for
me. Tears, just tears, for the bygone years, I must pay my
penalty; "To err is but human, forgiveness, divine," But you
don't seem to see it that way, honey mine, And so dreams, just
dreams of you, it seems That's all that's left for me.



The Dream I Had Last Night

Year 1915
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By Cardigan, Brennan & Story


O.E. Story Music Publisher
218 Tremont St.
Boston, Mass.

First Verse
Have you ever discovered the reason why The moment you
close your sleepy eye, there's something always comes and
sets you dreaming; And you think you're the son of a
millionaire And you're the sole surviving heir And how to
spend his money you are scheming Last night I fell asleep
upon the hay pile And in the mean-while This hay pile went
floating thru the air To a place I don't know where But I saw a
world of wonders there


Second Verse
Did you ever wake up with a funny grin And sit with your
hands up on your chin and wish that you were back again in
Dream land. In that wonderful land when you're in so strong
Where all is right and nothing's wrong And everybody's
giving you the glad hand When I', asleep I like to dream of
money Now ain't it funny how money will follow
you it seems When you're wrap'd in idle dreams But it leaves
you when the morning beams.



Chorus
I was the guest of honor of a millionaire Kings were there a
swell affair Rulers of every land were waiting in a row to hand
me all their dough All of a sudden things began to fade away
And what I saw gave me an awful fright. I was all alone in
swimmin' with a hundred thousand women That's the dream I
had last night.

Chorus 2
I was the guest of honor of a millionaire Kings were there a
swell affair Rulers of every land were waiting in a row to hand
me all their dough All of a sudden things began to fade away
And what I saw gave me an awful fright
I was perched upon a
steeple throwing money to the people That's the dream I had
last night.




Heart Aches

Year 1919
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Words and music by:
Jack Norworth


Harry Von Tilzer Music Pub Co.
222 W. 46th St.
New York


First Verse
There are times when you're glad there are times when you're
sad and life doesn't seem worth the while But we all get our
share of sorrow and care there's a heart ache 'neath many a
smile.

Second Verse
There are heartaches we know as the years come and go it seems
we can never explain Why that ache seems to cling when
gladness should bring all the sunshine and roses again.

Chorus
There's the heart ache when someone's lonesome longing just
for home sweet home There's the heart ache when someone's
mother prays for one who chose to roam There's the heart ache
when lover's quarrel And the tear drops start to fall But when
you lose the one you're dreaming of that's the greatest heart
ache of all.





I'd Love To Build A Love-Nest For You

Year 1921
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By W. R. Williams

Will Rossiter Pub.
71 W. Randolph St.
Chicago, Il.


First Verse
I was blue till I met you for everything was wrong, Now the world
seems wonderful and gaily rolls along, And I'm mighty happy
since you came my way, Glad I met you, can't forget you, and I'm
here to say:

Second Verse
Our lovenest will be the best for rest that can be found, Just like
castles in the air but built right on the ground, Roses in the
garden for our happiness, Birds a singing, bells a ringing, if
you'll just say yes:

Chorus
You are my star and little rainbow Just like the sunshine from
above With your winning smile, you make things worth while,
just say "yes," for I'll confess 'twill complete our happiness. For
you are the star that leads to Love-land, You're the sweetest girl I
ever knew; And you make me forget every other girl I've met, I'd
love to build a love nest for you.





I'm A Dreamer That's Chasing Bubbles

Year 1919
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Words by George A. Little
Music by Frank Magine

Jack Mills Inc.
152 W. 45th St.
New York

First Verse
Dreams of my heart you're a wonderful dream, Although you
never come true But still I cherish in fond memory, The hours I
spent with you.

Second Verse
Dream of my heart if you would but come true I'd see the
sunshine again But dear it seems I'll forever be blue, My heart's
always filled with pain.

Chorus
I'm a dreamer that's chasing Bubbles, and the world knows that
I'm in love, I have wandered along still I drift alone While I look at the sky above, And I beg every star just to guide me Where
each one in love should go. But I dream and the world's like a
bubble When it breaks, no one knows where it goes.






Clouds (That Pass In The Night)

Year 1920
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By Lee David

B. D. Nice & Co. Inc.
1544 Broadway
New York City


Refrain
When the world is sleeping, and the night is still; And the moon
is creeping slowly above the hill; Clouds float by and kiss her,
O! What a wond'rous thrill! When the clouds are passing in the
night, I dream of you: When the clouds enveil the silv'ry light I
dream of you. But the clouds that pass me in the day Hide the
sunshine, make the skies look gray; How I wish and long and
wait till they Roll by, roll by Oft when nights are lonely and I
walk the road, Thinking of you only, Sweet thoughts of love
bestowed. Ah! my moon is pris'ner By fleeting clouds she's
towed. When the clouds are passing in the night, I dream of you,
When the clouds enveil the silv'ry light I dream of you But the
clouds that pass me in the day Hide the sunshine, make the skies
look gray; How I wish and long and wait till they roll by, roll by
Clouds.

 





Dreamy Moon

Year 1917
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Words by Sidney Carter
Music by Walter Smith

Daniels & Wilson Inc.
San Francisco, California



Refrain
Shadows falling, night time is here Sleep little honey,
The sandman is near; Angels guard your sleep, little dear;
Slumber till golden sunbeams appear.
Starlight and moonlight bring silver and gold, Go to sleep,
don't you peep; Don't mind the tear drop in your mammy's eye,
Nor her sigh, but slumber deep. Shadows falling, night time is
here, Sleep little honey, the sandman is near; Mother's
humming this little croon; Bring sleep to baby, dreamy moon.

 




Bright Eyes I Love You So

Year 1919
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Words and music by
Frank A. Ryan

Frank A. Ryan
11 Davis St.
Pawtucket, Rhode Island

First Verse
I'm wondering if dreams come true, Last night my love, I
dreamed of you; I dreamed that I kissed you caressed you and
blessed you, you wonder why I love you so, The reason I will tell
to you the many charms about you tell me ne'er to doubt you
surely you'll be true.

Second Verse
A dream, they say is but a dream, When things are not just as
they seem, You'll always be near me forever you'll cheer me, my
heart cries out each night and day And longs for you when you're
away dearie trusting you'll remember that love's burning ember
means I love yo so.


Chorus
Your bright eyes are like the sunshine tow'ring from above, The
birds, the trees, the perfumed flowers blend your songs of love,
It seems the gates of Heav'n are opened with your smiling face,
The world's a glow for now you know that's just why I love you so.

 

 

 

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