A popular song from 1903.
words by Richard Henry Buck
music by Theodore Morse
A broken hearted lament. A deeply emotional grieving song. “Old Girl” (one of the songwriter’s wives?) has passed away and he is left with memories and a deep sense of loss.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment track:
Lyrics
- ‘Twas a sunny day in June, when the birds were all in tune
And the songs they sang all seemed to be of you
And the words I came to speak, brought the blushes to your cheek
As you whispered “yes” and fondly kissed me, too
I could see the love-light shine, in your bright eyes, sweetheart mine
When the preacher said the words that make us one
And you were a faithful wife, through the changing scenes of life
‘Till the Master said your work on earth was done
Chorus
Dear old girl, the robin sings above you
Dear old girl, it speaks of how I love you
The blinding tears are falling, as I think of my lost pearl
And my broken heart is calling, calling for you Dear old girl
- Dark and drear the world has grown, as I wander all alone
And I hear the breezes sobbing through the pines
I can scarce hold back my tears, when the southern moon appears
For ’tis on our humble cottage where it shines
Once again we seem to sit, when the evening lamps are lit
With our faces turned toward the golden west
When I prayed that you and I, ne’er would have to say ‘good-bye’
But that still together we’d be laid to rest
Sung here by Fred Feild: