Walter, Walter (Lead Me To The Altar)
Composer(s): Haines; Harper; Forrester
Performer(s): Gracie Fields



Walter and me 'ave been courtin' for years
But he's never asked me to wed
When Leap Year comes round
I give three hearty cheers
Hip hip hooray, hip hip hooray, hip hip hooray
Because I do the asking instead
I don't want to die an old maid
So I sing him this serenade

Walter! Walter! Lead me to the altar
I'll make a better man of you
Walter! Walter! Buy the bricks and mortar
And we'll build a love nest for two
My bottom drawer's all packed and ready
My bridal gown's as good as new
Walter! Walter! Lead me to the altar
And make all my nightmares come true

I took him round to the furniture shop
And I showed him a nice double bed
But when I felt sure
That the question he'd pop
He popped to the pictures instead
I still have to play the same part
He must know this chorus by heart

Walter! Walter! Lead me to the altar
I don't cost much to keep in food
Walter! Walter! Mother says you oughter
So get me while she's in the mood
You know I'm very fond of chickens
We'll raise a lovely little brood
Walter! Walter! Lead me to the altar
And I'll show you where I'm tattooed

Walter! Walter! Lead me to the altar
Don't say I've met my Waterloo
Walter! Walter! Tears are tasting salter
And I've lost my handkerchief too
Don't muck the goods about no longer
My old age pension's nearly due
Walter! Walter! Lead me to the altar
It's either the Workhouse or you