A popular song from 1915.
From the Musical “WATCH YOUR STEP,” 1914.
Added to the Show on March 8, 1915.
Cover Art by Albert W. Barbelle.
Copyright ©14 Apr 1915.
Sheet Music from the collection of Michael Deatz.
The sheet music:
The popular song:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics:
VERSE
Subway guards and motormen
Congregated once again
At the streetcar conductor’s annual ball.
Just watch them dancing ’round the slippery floor,
As they did he year before.
While the band is playing,
The subway guards are saying:
CHORUS
“Watch your step!
Watch your step!”
How those conductors all shout!
“Watch your step!
Watch your step!”
As they go dancing about.
They’re such a jolly mob,
That crosstown trolley mob.
Soon they’ll all be drinking
Fine Rhine wine.
Look at the fellows who collect your fare—
See them there,
Having the time of their lives;
One and all
At the ball,
Dance around with their wives.
See the children they bring up
On the nickels they forget to ring up;
And while the band is playing,
They are saying,
“Watch your step!”