A 1914 popular song.
Words by Gus Kahn.
Music by Grace Le Boy.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
1. There’s a tiny black speck ‘way out on the sea
There’s a big black speck on the pier
The big black speck is strainin’ her eyes
And prayin’ for the little one to draw near
It’s drawing closer, closer to the pier
It’s a boat that brings her honey, dear
No use to hold her, no use to scold her
She wants the world to hear her singing
Chorus
It’s the good ship Mary Ann
Bringing back my lovin’ man
Step aside and let me meet him
Let me greet him, Lordy, I could eat him
Bless the captain, bless that crew
Bless the dear old Mississippi, too
For bringing back my lovin’ man
On the good ship Mary Ann
Bless the good ship Mary Ann
2. Oh, supposin’ that he had missed yonder boat
He’s been known to be late before
I’ve counted every minute and hour
I’ve waited till I couldn’t wait any more
The gang-plank’s lowered, see ’em rush ashore
There’s my honey now, I’ll weep no more
Goodbye to sadness, welcome to gladness
What are your voices for but singing
Sung here by Fred Feild: