A popular song from 1921.
Words and music by Russ Johnston.
Arranged by Charles Ryder.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- Autumn leaves are falling
There’s a sweet voice calling
Calling to me
From my sweetheart o’er the sea
Soon I’ll be returning
To her once more
Happy times await me
As in days of yore
Chorus
After dark we’ll cuddle closer
Little sweetheart mine
After dark sorrow will vanish
When our hearts entwine
Down some country lane we’ll wander, all alone
Dreaming of the happy days in our new home
After dark I see the love light
Shining in your eyes
- My heart’s feeling lighter
Ev’rything is brighter
I’m heading home
To a shack in old Athlone
I know someone’s waiting
So patiently
By the firelight gleaming
Waiting there for me
Sung here by Vancha March: