From the 1927 musical comedy “Bye Bye Bonnie”.
Words by Neville Fleeson.
Music by Albert Von Tilzer.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
There’s a quiet spot just up the river
And this little spot is quite well known
Very near is the land of Manhattan
So near Manhattan you talk by phone
When you go, you know how long you’ll stay there
A day, a week, a month, a year or more
For your welfare, they plan ev’ry day there
The moment that you put your foot upon the shore
Chorus
Warmed by the sunshine and kissed by the dew
Just ‘cross the river from Queens
Oh, what a welcome is waiting for you
Just ‘cross the river from Queens
Oh! what a view of the river and sky
Tug boats and scows, whistle as they go by
Live like a king, not a cent in your jeans
Just ‘cross the river from Queens
Sung here by Vancha March: