a 1922 popular song
words by Arthur Morley
music by Bert Rache
The sheet music:
Accompaniment:
Lyrics
- Come sit beside me sweetheart, ‘neath the moonlight
And let me tell my tale of love to thee
There’s no one by to listen to my pleading
Come let me whisper of my constancy
Refrain
‘Tis not because your face is so bewitching
‘Tis not because your eyes are beaming bright
‘Tis not because your smile is so entrancing
‘Tis not because your teeth are pearly white
‘Tis not because your winning ways enchant me
I know my darling that you will be true
Because you are a Daughter of Australia
And that’s the reason sweetheart I love you
- You answered “Yes”, and now I wonder darling
What gift to you of mine can e’re atone?
I’ve searched my heart to try and find the answer
I only know I love but you alone
Sung here by Fred Feild: