(Be Sure and Meet Me)
Song for the National Democratic Convention, 1915
Words and music by Jack Gardner
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- Hello friends, gee I’m glad to see you
One word, friends, now before I leave you
It is our intention to have a big convention
And I’ll expect to see you
Listen to what I’ve to say
You’ll be welcome as flowers in May
Chorus:
Meet me in Dallas, Meet me in Dallas
Be sure and meet me there
Meet me in the city of the hour
In the heart of Texas fairest flower
Our old acquaintance will be there
From your town and everywhere
Away down south in Dixieland
They will take you by the hand
Dallas folks will meet you
Texas folks will greet you
Don’t forget to meet me there
- Tell your friends you’ll meet them in Dallas
In the town where there is no malice
There’ll be no contention about the big convention
And they’ll be sure to see you
Tell them that you’re coming, too
And remember whatever you do
Chorus:
Be sure and meet me, Be sure and meet me
Be sure and meet me there
Meet me in the city of the hour
In the heart of Texas fairest flower
Our old acquaintance will be there
From your town and everywhere
Away down south in Dixieland
They will take you by the hand
Democrats will meet you
Everyone will greet you
Don’t forget to meet me there