When The Bell In The Lighthouse Rings

(Ding, Dong)
A popular song from 1905
Words by Arthur J. Lamb
Music by Alfred Solman

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The sheet music:

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Accompaniment by Denese Coulbeck:

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Lyrics

1. Just a glance in your eyes my bonnie Kate
   Then over the sea go I
   While the seagulls circle around the ship
   And the billowy waves roll high
   And over the sea and away my Kate
   Afar to the distant west
   But ever and ever a thought I’ll have
   For the lassie who loves me best

Refrain
When the bell in the lighthouse rings ding dong
When it clangs with its warning loud and long
Then a sailor will think of his sweetheart so true
And long for the day he’ll come back to you
And his love will be told in the bell’s brave song
When the bell in the lighthouse rings ding dong
Ding! dong! ding! dong!
When the bell in the lighthouse rings ding dong
Ding dong, ding dong

2. For a day is to come my bonnie Kate
   When joy in our heart shall reign
   And we’ll laugh to think of the dangers past
   When you rest in my arms again
   For back to your heart I will sail my Kate
   With love that is staunch and true
   In storm or in calm there’s a Star of Hope
   That is always to shine for you

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