A popular song from 1925
Words and music by Jules Buffano
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- The other day I took a ride
But not in a machine
It was a buggy ride
With my sweetie by my side
Now making love going fifty miles an hour
Don’t compare with a one horse power
Many cars I’ve tried
But give dme a buggy ride
Chorus
Thanks for the buggy ride
Thanks for the buggy ride
I had a wonderful time
No smell of gasoline
Just an old-fashioned team
It was a wonderful treat
To hear the patter of horses’ feet
My bones were nearly broke
I took it as a joke
It was all new to me
‘Cause I was used to riding in a big limousine
But buggy ridin’ lovin’ sure beats any machine
Now although I lost my pride
Thanks for the buggy ride
I had a wonderful time
- Now since I took that buggy ride
That’s all I want to do
No more machines for me
Taking chances hitting a tree
Let me give you some sensible advice
A buggy ride is awful nice
Tho’ it’s not the style
The ride sure is worth while
Sung here by Laurence Rubenstein: