A popular song from 1917.
Words by Gus Kahn.
Music by Harry Raymond.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
1. In the time of Cherry Blossoms
Far away in old Japan
Sailor boy loved geisha girlie
Making eyes behind her fan
Soon she learned to say “I love you”
Soon she learned to sigh
For the hours passed like moments
‘Till he said “Goodbye
But just before he sailed away
She heard him tenderly say
CHORUS
Just wait for me, Little Cherry Blossom
Across the sea I’ll come to woo
And when the spring brings cherry blossoms rare
I’ll bring a ring to you
I love you I do, you’ll always be
Just a little flower that blooms for me
The whole year thru
I’ll cherish ever hour
My Cherry Blossom I love you
2. When the spring brought Cherry Blossoms
Down beside the dreamy sea
Lonesome little geisha girlie
Sat and waited patiently
For the boy who said “I love you”
Thought she would forget
Just a summer’s day flirtation
But she’s dreaming yet
And in the moaning of the sea
She still hears this melody