A popular song from 1932
Words and music by Chas O’Flynn, Geo. W. Meyer and Pete Wendling
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
1. I’ve been so busy, wait till you hear
News that will open your eyes
Everything’s settled, I’ll make it clear
Listen to the big surprise
Refrain:
I just picked out the cottage
And it’s by a waterfall
There’s lilacs in the springtime
And the roses stay till fall
There’s welcome on the doorway
Home Sweet Home upon the wall
I’m sure of everything but you
I bought a bowl of goldfish
And they swim and everything
Canaries in their cages
Say, you ought to hear them sing
The telephone’s installed
And I’m just waiting for your ring
I’m sure of everything but you
The dog and cat
They don’t know where they’re at
They’re yearning for your company
The cat bow-wows, the little dog meows
Without you pet, they’re all upset
The same as me
I thought about a cradle dear
But that would never do
For when you thin of cradles
You know, that’s a thought for two
Now everything looks rosy
And still everything is blue
I’m sure of everything but you
2. Speaking of boyfriends, mine is a treat
He has such go-getter views
He sends this letter “Hello, my sweet
Have you heard the latest news?”