A waltz song from 1909
Words by Junie McCree
Music by Albert Von Tilzer
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by Denese Coulbeck:
Lyrics
- Johnnie and Mary were just as contrary
As sweethearts go
John loved the “dramer” but Mary would stammer
“A Picture Show”
Johnnie then pouted at first, then he shouted
“I want to see something that’s great”
Said Mary, “They’re greater than any Theatre
Go in early and come out late”
Chorus
Let’s go into a Picture Show
For I love it so
On the square, there ain’t anywhere
I would rather go
There’s where every girl and her beau
Always go to spoon you know
So, let’s go into a Picture Show
For a good old time
- Mary told him of the wonders within
And the funny sights
“The house is so dark when you start into spark
And no fear of lights”
“Talk about moonlight
In there you’ll find spoon-light
You have your sweetheart by your side
You hug, no one sees you
I know that will please you”
“Then let’s hurry in,” Johnnie cried
Sung here by Vancha March: