From the film “How’s About It?”, 1942.
Words and music by Sid Robin, Pvt.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
I left my baby east of the Rockies
North of the Rio Grande
West of the ‘Sippi
South of Dakota land
When you hit Texas take route thirty three
Turn right at Dreamy Valley, left at Lovers’ Alley
Standin’ ‘neath the apple tree
My boat is shovin’ off and I’m sailin’
But I’ll return I know
And I’ll remember
Just where I have to go
East of the Rockies
North of the Rio Grande
West of the ‘Sippi
South of Dakota land
Just think of Texas, route thirty three
Dreamy Valley, Lovers’ Alley
Stop and see the apple tree
I’ll find my baby waitin’ there for me