SOON
(Eddie Lisbona & Charles Fitzgerald)

Fred Hartley & His Music (vocal: Eve Beck)


Also recorded by:
Jack Jackson & His Orchestra
V. Alberta Hunter
Recorded 12th October 1934.





Soon, we're going to hear the beat
Of your tiny baby feet
You'll be running down the street
Soon.

Soon, you'll toddle off to school
Sit upon a little stool
Where you'll learn the golden rule
Soon.

Tinker, tailor, soldier, sailor
Wonder what you'll be
Butcher, baker, candlestick maker,
Well we shall see.

Soon, as sure as stars above
You'll be someone's turtle dove
Don't forget your Mammy's love
Too soon.

Mammy's little angel now
In your little cot
When first you came we made a vow
To love you such a lot
Your Daddy, too, is proud of you
Chubby little thing
He worshipped you and I do too,
What happiness you bring
If only you could stay this way
The little child you are today

(Orchestral Interlude)

Tinker, tailor, soldier, sailor
I wonder what you'll be
Butcher, baker, candlestick maker,
Well we shall see.

Soon, as sure as stars above
You'll be someone's turtle dove
But don't forget your Mammy's love
Too soon.


(Transcribed by Bill Huntley - December 2004)