[WARNING: This song contains antiquated racial stereotypes. It is presented here for historical and educational purposes only.]
(Toot-toot, Good-bye)
A popular song from 1906.
Words by Ed Rose.
Music by Fred Fischer.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
1. On my knee, hear my plea
Give me just one word with thee
Don’t go ‘way, if you stay
Goodness knows how good I’ll be
Let me hear one word, dear
‘Cause it’s music to my ear
Say you’ll neer never leave me
But the answer came back clear
Chorus
I’m goin’ to go (oh please don’t go)
Here comes my train (oh what a shame)
You’ll neer more (I love you so)
See me again (I’ll go insane)
Don’t hold me back (here on my knee)
Don’t ask my why (oh hear my plea)
‘Cause I’ve said my last farewell
(Toot-toot) good bye (Good bye, good bye)
2. I’ve been kind, but I find
True the saying love is blind
‘Taint no use, that excuse
Won’t begin to change my mind
Rent I’ll pay, you can stay
Right here till the first of May
Got my ticket, train is waiting
Soon I will be far away
Sung here by Fred Feild: