A popular song from 1915.
Words by Roger Graham.
Music by May Hill.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- Tell me pretty maiden do you love me?
Tell me if a little bit you care
Tell me why you follow me around, sir
Just for that I hate you now so there
If I ask forgiveness pretty maiden
Would you care to take a little stroll?
There are lots of other fellows
Just as nice as you
But there are a few
That are kind and true
Then if that’s the case kind sir
You may take my hand
While we sing a song for two
Chorus
A little love
A little kiss
Would go a long, long way
A little hug
A little squeeze
Would make me feel so gay
If I’m the girl
And I’m the boy
Then let us start right now
Would you care if my sisters and brothers are there?
No, if they’ll all close their eyes while I’m getting my share
A little love
A little kiss
Would go a long, long way
- Many years have passed since we’ve been married
And the same sweet smile is on your face
I remember well the day we met dear
Over yonder down the lane a pace
Even tho’ your hair is tinged with grey, dear
I love you more today than years ago
There are many others who have come to “Bless our home”
Willie, John and Ray
Mabel, Grace and May
You look awf’ly good to me
With them on your knee
You can blame it all on me
Chorus
A little love
A little kiss
Has gone a long, long way
A little hug
A little squeeze
Has made me feel so gay
I was the boy
And I the girl
That started all this fun
While your father and mother, and sisters were out
You’d steal a hug, then a kiss, turn the ‘lectric lights out
A little love
A little kiss
Has gone a long, long way
Sung here by Vancha March (He) and the eldest Ms. Bear (She):