My Melancholy Baby

A tender, empathic love song, 1911.
words by George A. Norton
music by Ernie Burnett


The sheet music:


Accompaniment track:


Lyrics

  1. Come sweetheart mine, don’t sit and pine
    Tell me of the cares that make you feel so blue
    What have I done? answer me Hon’
    Have I ever said an unkind word to you?
    My love is true, and just for you
    I’d do almost anything at any time
    Dear, when you sigh or when you cry
    Something seems to grip this very heart of mine

Chorus
Come to me my melancholy baby
Cuddle up and don’t be blue
All your fears are foolish fancy, maybe
You know, dear, that I am strong for you
Every cloud must have a silver lining
Wait until the sun shines through
Smile my honey dear, while I kiss away each tear
Or else I shall be melancholy, too

  1. Birds in the trees, whispering breeze
    Should not fail to lull you into peaceful dreams
    So tell me why, sadly you sigh
    Sitting at the window where the pale moon beams
    You shouldn’t grieve, try and believe
    Life is always sunshine when the heart beats true
    Be of good cheer, smile through your tears
    When you’re sad it makes me feel the same as you

Sung here by Fred Feild: