a 1911 song that was popular during World War One
words and music by Manuel Klein
The sheet music:
Accompaniment track:
Lyrics
1. For years I have always wanted to meet a little girl like you
And I knew some happy day that good luck would come my way
And that I should find a sweetheart true
I’ve traveled in every land, dear
Through North and South and East and West
But no sweetheart could I find, never quite make up my mind
Just the sort of girl I loved the best. But
Chorus
It’s a long lane that has no turning
And I think I can plainly see
That the girl I love is learning
Just to care a bit for me, Oh yes
It’s a long lane that has no turning
And the saying is old but true
But I wouldn’t care how long it was
If I could walk through it with you
2. I somehow have always fancied a bachelor I’d surely be
I either wouldn’t do for the girls I tried to woo
Or they didn’t make a hit with me
But now that at last I’ve met you
I want to have you always near
And I tell you in advance that I’m glad to have the chance
Just to gently whisper in your ear, that
Sung here by Fred Feild: