Syncopated melancholy from 1918.
words by Henry Creamer
music by John Turner Layton
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
1. Now won’t you listen, honey, while I say
How could you tell me that you’re going away
Don’t say that we must part
Don’t break your baby’s heart
You know I’ve loved you for these many years
Loved you night and day
Oh, honey baby, can’t you see my tears?
Listen while I say
Chorus
After you’ve gone and left me crying
After you’ve gone, there’s no denying
You’ll feel blue, you’ll feel sad
You’ll miss the bestest pal you’ve ever had
There’ll come a time, now don’t forget it
There’ll come a time, when you’ll regret it
Oh! Babe, think what you’re doing
You know my love for you will drive me to ruin
After you’ve gone, after you’ve gone away, away
2. Don’t you remember how you used to say
You’d always love me in the same old way
And now its very strange
That you should ever change
Perhaps some other sweetie’s won your heart
Tempted you away
But let me warn you, though we’re miles apart
You’ll regret some day
Sung here by Fred Feild: