This is what I had already transcribed from Bob's live version. I will check the tape I bought today at a later time. Sweet Nola Shannon written by W. P. Williams and published by Will Rossiter in 1897 (apparently a reprint of the 1895 sheetmusic) In a shady dell, down by a flowing stream Dwells sweet Nola Shannon, she's nature's queen All the boys and girls around the neighborhood Fall in love with Nola, just because she's good Sweet Nola Shannon, Nola Shannon adore Each time I see her, I love her more Bright as the sunshine, she is the girl I prefer She loves me truly, and I do love her Every Sunday eve, at the hour of eight Nola comes to greet me, at the garden gate Arm in arm we stroll, through the shady dell Twinkling stars may watch two kiss, but never tell
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