Tune was originally recorded in 1927 by DaCosta Woltz' Southern Broadcasters (Ben Jarrell, fiddle, Frank Jenkins and DaCosta Woltz, banjos and vocal) Such a merry girl am I and I'll tell you the reason why It's because that I'm engaged to such a dear. He comes to see me every day and when he goes away These are the words he whispers in my ear. Goodbye darling, I must leave you One more kiss before I go. I'll be back tomorrow night, if I cannot come I'll write Just a word or so to let my darling know. He has teeth as white as pearls, and such darling little curls, And his name I cannot tell you [mumbled]. He's the joy of my life and I hope to be his wife And these the words [mumbled] (repeat chorus) Now you young ladies when you find a love that's true and kind You cannot be more happy I am sure, It's so nice to have a beau to love and pet you so And to kiss you when he leaves you at the door. (repeat chorus) To the gentlemen I would say that before you go away From the lady that is dear to your heart. You had better remember this, she expects a parting kiss And a word or two like this before you go. (repeat chorus) Also recorded in 1930 as "One More Kiss Before I Go" by Lewis McDaniel and Gid [sic] Smith, with McDaniel on lead vocal and Walter "Kid" Smith on harmonica. Lyrics are slightly different but also considerably easier to understand. The opening yodel is optional. Such a happy boy am I, and I'll tell you the reason why It's because that I'm engaged to such a dear. I go see her most every day, and when I go away These are the words I whisper in her ear. Goodbye, darling, I must leave you One more kiss, one more kiss before I go I'll be here tomorrow night, if I cannot come I'll write Just a word or two to let my darling know. She has teeth as white as pearls, she is such a darling girl And her love is with me everywhere I go. She's the joy of my life and she said she'd be my wife And these words I'll no longer have to say. (repeat chorus) To young ladies, when you find a love as true and kind, You can only happy be, I'm ensured. It's so nice to have a beau to love and pet you so, And to kiss you when he leaves you at the door. (repeat chorus) To young gentlemen I would say, when you're 'bliged to go away From the lady that is dear to your heart. You had better remember this, she expects a sweeter kiss And a word or two like this before you go. (repeat chorus) Pop music, a little pre-ragtime, I would think.
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