A beautiful love song from 1900
words and music by Hattie Nevada [Mrs. Harriet Nevada (Hicks) Woodbury]
Sheet music held at University of Missouri, Kansas City
(unavailable due to reorganization until 2024)
Accompaniment by Benjamin R. Tubb:
Lyrics
- You receive a little missive
Some one leaves it in the hall
By the tint you know who wrote it
Scent of violets over all
And you break the seal and read it
“You may call tonight at eight”
That is what it says, “Good Bye, dear
From your loving little Kate”
Chorus
When you go out for a twilight call
Whistling the latest air
Swinging along in an easy way
Happy and free from care
Hoping the sweet words you whisper tonight
On willing ears may fall
When at the gate, lingering with Kate
Making a twilight call
- How the daylight seems to linger
But at last ’tis candlelight
And you trip away so happy
While the stars are shining bright
Then she sees you, turn the corner
Gaily waves her hand at you
At the gate you’ll find her waiting
She’s your sweetheart good and true
Sung here by Fred Feild: