PROMISE THAT YOU'LL WED ME
(Words: D.A. Norton / Music: Robert E. Whittemore - 1898)




I have a little maiden young and fair
Her voice is like a gentle summer breeze 
For other girls, alas! I do not care 
But her my one ambition is to please
 
We quarreled, but I met her beneath the starry skies 
That she'd forgive me not, I was afraid 
But as I begged forgiveness, a light shone in her eyes 
That encouraged me, and then to her I said 

Oh, my sweetheart, I love you 
Give me your promise, darling, believe me, for I will be true 
Don't cast me aside, dear, whate'er you may do
Promise that you'll wed me, for I love but you 

Oh, tell me do you love me as of old
Is there love in your pure heart for me 
Sweetheart, as your little hand I hold
So you hold my future destiny 

Oh, do not keep me waiting, but whisper "I love you"
As I spoke thus, my sweetheart softly sighed 
And as she gently whispered in these words so sweet and true
To all my vows of love she then replied 

Oh, my sweetheart, I love you
I'll gladly wed you, dearest, believe me, I speak but those true 
Sweet words that come in love from my heart 
Wed me, and in life we nevermore shall part














(Contributed by  - May 2009)