A 1916 popular song.
Words by William Jerome.
Music by Milton Ager.
Song suggested by Laurence Rubenstein.
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- In ev’ry heart there’s something good
Tho’ we may all seem bad
And if we tried I know we could
Make someone’s heart feel glad
Mistakes will happen now and then
To girls and boys and even men
But don’t give up just try again
Take my advice
Chorus
Turn to the right, follow the straight road
Turn to the right, for it’s the great road
Mother wants you so why don’t you write?
She keeps a light in the window at night
Like autumn leaves her tears are falling
In ev’ry pray’r for you she’s calling
Start in tonight, make a good fight
And turn to the right
2. If we would only stop and pause
As on thro’ life we roam
To help each little worthy cause
‘Twould send a sad heart home
Could you send back one wayward son
A splendid vict’ry would be won
For after all is said and done
It’s worth the while
Sung here by Fred Feild: