HERE you can listen to the c. 1915 gramophone recording of this song ([original, not parody]lyrics above, thanks Ralph!) sung in glorious four-part harmony by Stanley Kirkby & Chorus.

Victor (BW) 17652-A "When You Wore a Tulip and I Wore a Big Red Rose" (Jack Mahoney-Percy Wenrich) American Quartet (Male Quartet, with orchestra).