Promise That You'll Wed Me
Composer(s): D.A. Norton; Robert E. Whittemore
Performer(s): Helene Mora



I have a little maiden young and fair
Her voice is like a gentle summer breeze
For other girls, alas! I do not care
But her my one ambition is to please

We quarreled, but I met her beneath the starry skies
That she'd forgive me not, I was afraid
But as I begged forgiveness, a light shone in her eyes
That encouraged me, and then to her I said

Oh, my sweetheart, I love you
Give me your promise, darling, believe me, for I will be true
Don't cast me aside, dear, whate'er you may do
Promise that you'll wed me, for I love but you

Oh, tell me do you love me as of old
Is there love in your pure heart for me
Sweetheart, as your little hand I hold
So you hold my future destiny

Oh, do not keep me waiting, but whisper "I love you"
As I spoke thus, my sweetheart softly sighed
And as she gently whispered in these words so sweet and true
To all my vows of love she then replied

Oh, my sweetheart, I love you
I'll gladly wed you, dearest, believe me, I speak but those true
Sweet words that come in love from my heart
Wed me, and in life we nevermore shall part