A novelty song from 1911.
Words by Ren Shields.
Music by George Christie.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
1. Back up in New Haven where the students dwell
They do a raggy movement that is something swell
They do it to the music of a college yell
Siss, boom, ah! Rah! Rah! Rah!
Out upon the campus any sunny day
After studies over when it’s time for play
College lads and lassies do this ever loving sway
Until it takes their breath away
Chorus:
When you go to dance that Loving Hoola Boola glide
Have a babe by your side
When you both get your stride off, to Heaven you ride
You’ll go right off your lid
And you’ll yell out, “Oh! Kid! Come on, let her slide”
When you do that ever loving Hoola Boola glide
2. When you hear the music of a college band
Go and grab your honey lady by the hand
Promise for to glide her to the promised land
Get her right, hold her tight
Show her that you love her as you gaily prance
Look into her eyes with just a loving glance
Squeeze her hand and ask her if there’s any little chance
To do this loving spooney dance