Well, there's a song that I remember from a Mitch Miller "Sing Along With Mitch" album from my childhood that goes, as best I can remember:

Gee, but I'd give the world to see
That old gang of mine
I can't forget that old quartet
That sang Sweet Adeline
Goodbye forever, old fellows and gals
Goodbye forever, old sweethearts and pals (I'll miss them)
Gee, but I'd give the world to see
That old gang of mine

If that's the right one, it will probably take less than 24 hours for somebody here to post a link to the song, complete with all the right words, the tune, a discography, and a biography of the author. And if it's not, wait a bit and the right one should pop up. Welcome to the Mudcat!

Aloha,
Mark