CALLING ME HOME
(Lyrics: L. Wolfe Gilbert / Music: Jimmy Monaco)


Annette Hanshaw - 1926
Ben Bernie's Hotel Roosevelt Orch. (vocal: Bessinger, Wright & O'Keefe) - 1926
Ben Selvin's Kensington Serenaders (vocal: Irving Kaufman) - 1926








As recorded by ANNETTE HANSHAW, October 20th 1926:

I've neglected someone, sadly
Only wrote her now and then
And, although she may feel badly
She forgives me once again

When the day has left me weary
And my nights are long somehow
Mother dear, if you were near me
Tender hands would stroke my brow

Calling me home, I hear you calling me home
I found this whole world so cold, striving for gold
I'm so tired of roaming
Unselfish love, a gift from Heaven above
I miss that blessing divine
Mother of mine I hear you calling me home

(Instrumental Break)

Calling me home, I hear you calling me home
I found this whole world so cold, striving for gold
I'm so tired of roaming
Unselfish love, a gift from Heaven above
I miss that blessing divine
Mother of mine I hear you calling me home

That's all!






(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - July 2014)