A popular song from 1913
Words by Sam M. Lewis
Music by Geo. W. Meyer
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
1. Last night I closed my door
Same as the night before
I heard a noise and said “Who is it?”
Some melody paid a visit
I said, “Now don’t get gay
What will the neighbors say?
I tried my best to act real haughty
Gee but that melody was naughty
Chorus:
Play me that naughty melody
It’s appealing to me
Has me up in a tree, Gee
When I’m awake or sleeping
That melody comes creeping into my room
And says, “I’m here, Baby dear
Baby dear, look who’s here
I only heard it once or twice
Gee, it’s naughty but nice
And it seems to entice me
It always makes me act so funny
Sticks like a friend who had no money
Wonderful strain, that naughty melody
2. After the lights are low
Right to my bed I go
Sometimes the pale moonbeams are gleaming
Sometimes I think that I am dreaming
That naughty melody
Comes in and sings to me
Just like a lover so devoted
Evert note is sugar coated