WHEN YOU KNOW YOU'RE NOT FORGOTTEN BY THE GIRL YOU CAN'T FORGET
(J. Fredric Helf / Ed. Gardenier)

Frank C. Stanley - 1907
Albert Campbell - 1907
Robert Carr - 1907
Mabel Greene - 1907
Jimmie Davis - 1938

Also recorded by: Carson Robison.


Gently the breeze sighs thro’ the trees
Two sweethearts strolling alone
She heard him say at dawn of day
“Far from your side I must roam,”
Dear ere I go, just let me know,
You won’t forget when we part
One who loves you fondly and true,
It cheers a sad lonely heart.


When you know you’re not forgotten 
by the girl you can’t forget
When you find the girl you left behind
is thinking of you yet,
‘Round your heart a feeling stealing
Comes to drive away regret,
When you know you’re not forgotten
By the girl you can’t forget.


“Roses may fade” answered the maid
“Clouds may turn sunshine to gloom,
But in my heart, tho’ we’re apart
Love for you ever will bloom
Thro’ weary years, thro’ smiles and tears,
You’ll find me faithful and true,
Dear Heart you’ll learn when you return, that I’m still waiting for you.”


When you know you’re not forgotten 
by the girl you can’t forget
When you find the girl you left behind
is thinking of you yet,
‘Round your heart a feeling stealing
Comes to drive away regret,
When you know you’re not forgotten
By the girl you can’t forget.