From the sheet music at the Maine Music Box. (Other copies are held by The University of Oregon: copy1 – copy2.)


ONLY A BUNCH OF VIOLETS
From the melodies of the famous "Love Waltz"
Words by Lettie Gould, music by Jerome Heller.
New York: Church, Paxson and Company, ©1912.

1. When the sun sinks to rest
In the far distant west,
And with longing I gaze into your eyes, dear,
Will your love be as true
As your eyes are of blue?
Give me one sweet flower to say you are near.

CHORUS: Only a bunch of sweet violets, each one brings me bliss;
For within their heart, dear, lies a tender kiss.
Give me your heart with your kisses, dear; say you love but me.
Be my own for ever, and I'll happy be.

2. Sometimes dreams come to me
And your sweet face I see,
Smiling up through the violet so blue, dear,
And I long for the day
When the dreams fade away,
Bringing me my sweetheart so faithful and true.