A popular song from 1911.
Words by Ben. Barnett.
Music by Albert Von Tilzer.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- Dry your tears my honey
Please stop those mournful sighs
‘Cause if you keep on rubbing
You’ll spoil your pretty eyes
And then no more, your boy you’ll see
You started all the trouble
When you began to flirt
That’s why I lost my temper
And why I felt so hurt
Come closer, dearie, I’m so weary
Just kiss and then make up with me
Chorus
Hold me just a little closer
Hug and squeeze me, say that’s fine
Rest your head upon my shoulder
Now press your lips to mine
M-m-m-m! divine!
My! but how your heart is thumpin’
And you’ve got mine bumpin’ too
So hold me, fold me, just a little closer
And I’ll show how I love you
- Dearie I’m so sorry
For all that I have done
Now I was only teasing
To have a little fun
It’s over now and I love you
You know I want you honey
As much as you want me
So what’s the use of fussing
Let’s promise to agree
Come here and hold me
Please don’t scold me
‘Cause when you do I feel so blue
Sung here by Vancha March: