The Fountain in the Park
Words and Music by Ed Haley
Words and Music by Ed Haley
Verse 1: While strolling in the park one day,
All in the merry month of May,
A roguish pair of eyes they took me by surprise,
In a moment my poor heart they stole away!
Oh a sunny smile was all she gave to me
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And of course we were as happy as could be.
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So neatly I raised my hat
And made a polite remark.
I never shall forget that lovely afternoon,
When I met her at the fountain in the park.
All in the merry month of May,
A roguish pair of eyes they took me by surprise,
In a moment my poor heart they stole away!
Oh a sunny smile was all she gave to me
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And of course we were as happy as could be.
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So neatly I raised my hat
And made a polite remark.
I never shall forget that lovely afternoon,
When I met her at the fountain in the park.
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Verse 2: We linger'd there beneath the trees,
Her voice was like the fragrant breeze.
We talked of happy love until the stars above
When her loving "yes" she gave my heart to please.
A smile was all she gave to me
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Of course we were as happy as could be.
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I immediately raised my hat
And finally she remarked.
I never shall forget that lovely afternoon,
When I met her at the fountain in the park.
Her voice was like the fragrant breeze.
We talked of happy love until the stars above
When her loving "yes" she gave my heart to please.
A smile was all she gave to me
Instrumental phrase
Of course we were as happy as could be.
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I immediately raised my hat
And finally she remarked.
I never shall forget that lovely afternoon,
When I met her at the fountain in the park.
Note: The last six lines of the second verse have been altered from the original to the more familiar lyrics of the twentieth century.
