From the show “The Soul Kiss”, 1908.
Words by Harry B. Smith.
Music by Maurice Levi.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
1. Some say that Paree is the one place to be
And some tell you that London is great
Italians declare that their Naples is fair
And that Venice takes all of the gate
Chicago men tell that their town in the belle
And with them you had better agree
But most any old place to me is an ace
If you’ll settle down there with me, oh
Chorus:
Any old place in the world with you
The town doesn’t count, it’s the girl
Wherever you like and whatever we strike
I’ll say it’s a peach and a pearl
Just go where you will, and I’ll follow you still
I’m easy so never mind me
For any old place in the world will do
If that’s where you happen to be
2. The Scotchman so braw will remark “Hoot a-wa
It’s Glasgow that’s bonny and grand”
The man from the coast of his Frisco will boast
And he’ll swear she’s the Queen of the land
The Irishman proud, in an argument loud
Will tell you about Dublin and Cork
While others will yearn until they return
To one town for them that’s New York