From the 1909 musical “In Africa”.
Words and music by Herbert Ingraham.
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- If you’re feeling lonely
And you long for joy and gladness
Only come, with me
Where the folks are witty
In a very pretty little city by the sea
There’s where all good fellows get together
It’s pleasant there in any kind of weather
Never think of sorrow
Forget about tomorrow
You’ll be as welcome as can be
Chorus
In the little town across from Jersey City
You never been there? what a pity
You’ll never know what life is till you go there
The girls are fair there
They treat you square there
Father Knickerbocker like a Prince will treat you
With smiles he’ll greet you, be glad to meet you
Come home with me when I go boys
There’s room for more
In the little town that’s right across from Jersey shore
- You’ll not be sarcastic, you’ll be more enthusiastic
Then you know, that town
For there’s many dity written ’bout the little city
That has gained renown
A friendly smile nobody will refuse you
They’ll spent a million dollars to amuse you
Go and pack your grip, boys
To take a little trip boys
You’ll never want to come back home
Sung here by Vancha March: