Originally published in London, 1912.
words and music by Mellor Gifford and Trevor
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- On a farm in Normandy
There resided Rose Marie
She was the pride of the country side
Fair as a maid could be
Came a lover bold one day
With a most persuasive lay
Tho’ she was grieving, when he was leaving
He consoled her in this way
Chorus
“When it’s apple blossom time in Normandy
I want to be in Normandy
By that dear old wishing well with you, Marie
When it’s apple blossom time in Normandy
I’m coming back to woo
And the spring will bring a wedding ring
Little sweetheart, to you
- Said Marie, “It’s clear to me
Though sincere you seem to be
I am afrain of the promise made
You may not come back to me
By the wishing well today
I shall wish that you will stay”
Said he despairing, “Love, I’m declaring
I’m in earnest, when I say - Apple blossom time soon came
Rose Marie then changed her name
For with the spring he had brought the ring
His loving bride to claim
By the wishing well they stray
Happiness is theirs today
‘Mid blossoms falling, he is recalling
What he fondly used to say
Sung here by Fred Feild: