A popular song from 1926
Words and music by Benny Davis and Con Conrad
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- We were so happy, you and I
Why did we drift apart?
I can’t forget you though I try
You’re always in my heart
There’s no one to console me when I’m blue
There’s no one who can take the place of you
I’m
Chorus:
Lonesome and sorry
Because you went away
Lonesome and sorry
I miss you more each day
When night time comes stealing
I wonder how you’re feeling
Are you lonesome and sorry
The same, dear, as me?
- Though you’ve been gone a little while
To me it seems like years
I have forgotten how to smile
My eyes are filled with tears
Our old time friends all ask for you in vain
I always say that you’ll be back again
I’m