FARE THEE WELL, ANNABELLE
From the film "Sweet Music" (1935)
(Music: Allie Wrubel / Lyrics: Mort Dixon)
Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians (vocal: Lebert Lombardo) - 1934
Rudy Vallee, Ann Dvorak & Chorus (feat. in the film "Sweet Music") - 1935
Glen Gray & The Casa Loma Orch. (vocal: Pee Wee Hunt) - 1935
Ted Fio Rito & His Orch. (vocal: Muzzy Marcellino & The Debutantes) - 1935
The Boswell Sisters - 1935
Ambrose & His Orch. (vocal: Jack Cooper) - 1935
Dave Brubeck Quartet (Instr.) - 1954
As recorded by the BOSWELL SISTERS:
There's a locomotive puffin' at the station
Fare thee well, Annabelle
And I know you need a little consolation
Fare thee well, Annabelle.
When you feel that you're out in the rain
(When you feel that you're out in the rain)
Think of me on that train
(oh train)
Cold observation car
Lookin' for you in the dark.
I'm lookin' for you but it's all in vain.
I'll send a telegram from every station
Fare thee well, Annabelle
If your family wants a little information
Say that I'm doin' swell.
And when I come back
With a pocketful full of jack
You'll have somethin' grand to tell.
Oh, they'll take you on a honeymoon vacation
Fare thee well, Annabelle.
Over the river, cheerio my dear
(Over the river, cheerio my dear)
Is where my journey starts
I'm leavin' my heart of hearts
Over that river, my darlin', here I go.
(Over the river, here I go)
Don't you cry my melancholy baby
(Don't you, moan).
Honey don't cry, kiss me goodbye
I'll be seein' you, by and by.
There's a locomotive puffin' at the station
Baby, can't you hear the bell
I know you need a little consolation
Fare thee well, Annabelle.
I'll wire you from every station
Soon as the train pulls out
Full of information
For all your little friends in doubt.
When you get to feelin that you're out in the rain
I'll tell you what to do
Just think of me honey, on a Pullman train
Thinkin' of nobody but sweet little you.
Now the locomotive's leavin' the station
Listen to them ringin' a bell
I'll be thinkin' about you
Every minute, Annabelle.
I'm leavin', honey I'm leavin'
I'm leavin' you, my sweet Annabelle.
Fare thee well, my Annabelle, I'm goin'
Fare thee well, my Annabelle.
Fare thee well, my Annabelle, be well,
My pretty little Annabelle.
NOTES:
The 3 sisters, Martha, Connee & Helvetia (Vet), were known for their very
intricate harmonies in vocal jazz. Some refer to this as 'swing' jazz. They were
affectionately known as 'The Bozzies' by their enthusiastic fans - Website
http://www.bozzies.org/
(Transcribed by David Story - October 2013)
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As performed by RUDY VALLEE, ANN DVORAK
and CHORUS in the film "Sweet Music":
RUDY VALLEE:
I would like to have a little information
Have you seen Annabelle
I expected her to meet me at the station
(I don't know Annabelle)
She's a girl with a dashing way
She is dressed very smart and gay
(Would you mind introducing us)
(What a time we'd have in my Cabriolet)
(Listen ladies to my soulful intonation)
(Paging Miss Annabelle)
(She'll be followed by a lovely aggregation)
(When they ring that engine's bell)
(Take me with you, no me, no me, no me)
(No me, me, me, me, me)
(Pardon me, sir, but what is your destination)
Just a nice padded cell
ANN DVORAK:
I expected him to meet me at the station
Come along, Lulubelle
If he doesn't come I'll die of aggravation
(Just be calm, Miss Annabelle)
Do you think he is leaving me flat
(Honey my man did me like that)
(Took my money, my jewel'ry too)
(I hates to say it, but I still loves that rat)
Do you think he'd telephone a cancellation
(Don't give up, Miss Annabelle)
(Maybe he's along a little celebration)
(And he's stooled in some hotel)
Goodness, I'm a mess and I need another dress
(I can fix you up right swell)
Oh, where is the cause of all my agitation
(Step this way, Miss Annabelle)
(Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Chicago and all points West)
(Train leaving on Track Twenty-Six, Bo-o-o-ard)
RUDY VALLEE:
Over the river and cheerio, my dear
Here's where my journey starts
There's a teardrop glistenin'
In your heart of hearts
Over that river and here I go, my dear
Stifle your sobs and moans
Can't you hear that whistlein'
My Mister Casey Jones
There's a locomotive puffin' at the station
Fare thee well, Annabelle
And I know you need a little consolation
Don't pretend, I can tell
When you feel that you're out in the rain
Think of me in that Pullman train
On a cold observation car
Looking for you in the dark, all in vain
I will send a telegram at every station
Fare thee well, Annabelle
If your family wants a bit of information
Say that I'm doin' swell
And when I come back with a pocketful full of jack
You'll have something grand to tell
'Cause I'll take you on a honeymoon vacation
Fare thee well, Annabelle
ANN: I appreciate your words of consolation
RUDY: Fare thee well, Annabelle
ANN: But I'd rather have a Pullman reservation
RUDY:
Not today, Annabelle
For I've just got the price of my fare
And enough for a parlour chair
ANN:
I've the price of a ticket, dear
Even though I may go broke, I don't care
(Sir, it's time, the train is pulling from the station)
RUDY: Fare thee well, Annabelle
ANN: When do we go on that honeymoon vacation
RUDY: Maybe soon, but who can tell
ANN:
Well, suppose my dear, that while I'm waiting here
I should fall for someone swell
RUDY:
Did you say that you can buy a reservation
Get on board, Annabelle
(Dance Routine)
(You can have a happy honeymoon vacation)
(Fare thee well, Annabelle)
RUDY:
Don't you think we make a dandy combination
(Fare thee well, Annabelle)
ANN:
Buy some fish, Lulubelle, for the cat
(Honey Lamb, I'll tend to that)
RUDY:
Better wise up that cat of yours
That she's moving soon to our little flat
ANN:
How my folks would love this little celebration
(Yes they would, Annabelle)
RUDY:
All your folks would start collapsin' 'round the station
When they heard that choo-choo bell
ANN:
But I just don't care
'Cause it isn't their affair
RUDY:
Say, I hear that brakeman yell (All Aboard!)
So be good and cut out all your dissipation
(Fare thee well, Annabelle)
(Annabelle, fare thee well)
(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - October 2013)
