(But come right back to me)
A popular song from 1916.
Words by Joe Young.
Music by Bert Grant.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
1. I got a letter from my sweetie today
It starts and finishes the same old way
“Honey how de do? I’ve been true to you
Though I’m far far away”
I get a letter every day in the week
But I’m so lonesome just hear sweetie speak
Every note I get with my tears I wet
That’s the reason why I say
Chorus
“Don’t write me letters but come right back to me
What good are letters, I want your company
In every letter I find a million kisses underlined
But they’re not the kind of kisses
Sweet and loving kisses I have in mind
Though every letter is full of love for me
I feel much better if you smile I could see
So now, instead of loving me with paper, pen and ink
I wish you’d tell me to my face just what you think
Don’t write me letters, but come right back to me
2. Save all the pennies that you’re spending on mail
Instead of letters, send yourself by rail
Why neglect me dear, I expect you here
Hurry back without fail
I’m sick of reading, it’s the same every day
You say you’re lonesome, when you’re far far away
For a month or two you’ve been feeling blue
For the last time I must say