A popular song from 1912.
Words by Jack Drislane.
Music by Geo. W. Meyer.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
1. I am always longing for you, Dixie Lou
I am always dreaming of those eyes of blue
Fill your heart with cheer
For the time is drawing near
When the wedding bells will ring for you
CHORUS
Dixie Lou, I’ll come to you
When the Southern birds are singing
Dixie Lou, I dream of you
Don’t be sighing
Dry your tears and stop your crying
I can hear the drakes calling
Calling me to you
I wish I was in Dixie, I do, with you
In Dixie land with Dixie Lou
2. Dixie Lou, the train is starting on its way
Dixie Lou, I’m coming back to you to stay
Back to Dixie land just to claim your heart and hand
Back to keep my promise made that day