SAN ANTON'
Paul Denniker / Andy Razaf

as rec by Thomas "Fats" Waller & his Rhythm  
April 9th 1937 New York


Every night my dreams remind me
Of the love I left behind me;
Now even if I have to ride a freight,
I'm goin back to San Anton', that lone star state.

Yes, I know the right move next is
Any trail that leads to Texas!
Back to the place that I call my own,
Oh mercy, I'm blowin' town and goin' down to San Anton'.

San Anton', San Anton',
The dearest spot I ever known!
Away from you I'm so alone;
I was so contented there,
Among the folks who really care!

My home town, my dearest home town,
I'm through with roamin' all around!
Blue and lonesome as can be,
San Anton' is callin me!

Yes, I know the right move next is
Any trail that leads to Texas!
Back to the place I can call my own,
I'm blowin' town and goin' down to San Anton',
Said I'm blowin' town and goin' down to San Anton', yeah!






(Transcribed by Peter Akers - March 2011)