By the Honeysuckle Vine

From the musical “Sinbad”, 1919
Words and music by Bud de Sylva and Al Jolson

The sheet music:

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Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:

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Lyrics

1. I’ve got a sweetie waiting for me
   By the honeysuckle vine
   And very shortly, I’m going to be
   Below the Mason-Dixon Line
   In the bower where we said goodbye
   She’ll be waiting for her boy
   And I would like to bet that I
   Nearly pass away with joy

Refrain:
When I’m met by the pet
That I never could forget
By the honeysuckle vine
She’ll be there, Oh! so fair
With a ribbon in her hair
By the honeysuckle vine
The honey bees are wild about her
They follow my sweetheart
Because her lips are sweet as honeysuckle
The Bees can’t tell them apart
We will stand, hand in hand
While I tell her what I’ve planned
By the honeysuckle vine
Then she will name that day divine
When she’ll be mine
And I know that I owe her an ocean of bliss
She’s gonna see how her sweetie can kiss
When I’m met by the pet
That I never could forget
By the honeysuckle vine

2. The little birds are humming a tune
   By the honeysuckle vine
   And I’ll be on that train pretty soon
   That takes me to that gal of mine
   I have written her a note that read
   “Honey, I am on my way”
   And often to myself, I’ve said
   “It’ll be a happy day”

Refrain:
When I’m met by the pet
That I never could forget
By the honeysuckle vine
She’ll be there, Oh! so fair
With a ribbon in her hair
By the honeysuckle vine
The honey bees are wild about her
They follow my sweetheart
Because her lips are sweet as honeysuckle
The Bees can’t tell them apart
We will stand, hand in hand
While I tell her what I’ve planned
By the honeysuckle vine
Then she will name that day divine
When she’ll be mine
And I know that I owe her an ocean of bliss
Wait and see the “English” I put on a kiss
When I’m met by the pet
That I never could forget
By the honeysuckle vine

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Sung by Fred Feild: