Here's my transcription from a recording at YouTube. The lyrics are very close to what a guest posted back at 14 Jun 2009: (Here's an image of the record label.) I TOOK MY ORGAN TO THE PARTY As sung by Pearl Boys [Larry Vincent], Pearl Records PC 204, ca. 1947. 1. Now, at every party there's always a smarty Who likes to show off in some way. Some folks desire to sit by the fire While others good music they play. One night in November I'll never forget. I was invited to play at a dance. I brought my music and instrument, But I wasn't given a chance. CHORUS: I took my organ to the party, But nobody asked me to play. The others were jolly and hearty, But I wasn't feelin' so gay. They might 'a' said: "Play us a song we can sing," But somehow I don't think that they noticed the thing. (And it was such a big organ, too; stood about that high.)* I took my organ to the party, But nobody asked me to play. 2. They let Mrs. Wither play on her zither, And somebody else did a dance. I saw Miss Maraca shakin' her kanakas But I wasn't given a chance. A fellow named Teal made a noise like a seal. I said: "This guy must be in a rut" While Mrs O'Dooley played "I Love You Truly." For an encore she sang "Kelsey's Nuts." CHORUS: I took my organ to the party, But nobody asked me to play. The others were jolly and hearty, But I wasn't feelin' so gay. I felt so ashamed at not strikin' a note, That I tried to hide the old thing under my coat. (And I couldn't make it; it was such a big organ; stood about that high.)* I took my organ to the party, But nobody asked me to play. I felt so embarrassed when I heard someone say: "I wonder if that broken-down organ can play." I took my organ to the party, But nobody asked me to play (Not even the maid).* Nobody asked me to play (Not even the hostess).* Nobody asked me to play. * Lines in parentheses are spoken, not sung, during a pause in the music.
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