This was originally titled "The Flower Song"SWEET ADELINE
Words, Richard H. Gerard. Music, Harry Armstrong.
New York: M. Witmark & Sons, © 1903.In the evening when I sit alone a-dreaming
Of days gone by, love, to me so dear,
There's a picture that in fancy oft' appearing,
Brings back the time, love, when you were near.It is then I wonder where you are, my darling,
And if your heart to me is still the same.
For the sighing wind and nightingale a-singing
Are breathing only your own sweet name.
CHORUS
Sweet Adeline, (My Adeline,)
My Adeline, (My Adeline,)
At night, dear heart, (At night, dear heart,)
For you I pine. (For you I pine.)In all my dreams, (In all my dreams,)
Your fair face beams. (Your fair face beams.)
You're the flower of my heart,
Sweet Adeline. (My Adeline.)I can see your smiling face as when we wandered
Down by the brookside, just you and I,
And it seems so real at times 'til I awaken,
To find all vanished, a dream gone by.If we must meet sometime in after years, my darling,
I trust that I will find your love still mine,
Tho' my heart is sad and clouds above are hov'ring
The sun again, love, for me would shine.
CHORUS
Lead (Harmony)