A popular song from 1916.
Words by Charles H. Gueltig.
Music by E. Manreh.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
1. If you meet a moose that’s sad
Do your best to make him glad
Say, “Howdy Pap” How do you do?
How are the boys a treating you?”
Slap the brother on the back
Bring your hand down with a whack
As a friend give him your cheer
Grip and shake were equal here
CHORUS
Say, “Howdy Pap” and “How’dy do?”
Make him forget he’s feeling blue
Bring him along next meeting night
And help to run the lodge just right
Help him to enjoy “Moose Milk”
Till he feels as fine as silk
Remember that it’s up to you
To show what good ‘Moose’ will do
2. “Howdy Pap” and be a moose
A live wire full of healthy “Juice”
Don’t wait until he’s laid in bed
Don’t save your friendship till he’s dead
A cheery word he now will prize
Far more than flowers when he dies
The world is brighter here below
When you’re a “Moose” and say “Hello”