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[Although the recording is undated, it
probably was released during the period when Topsy and
Eva was a big hit -- i.e. about the same time as the sheet music,
which is dated 1923. As you'll hear, however, on the record the sisters
change the lyrics. Printed first below, and italicized:
the words as they sing them, at least the ones I could understand.
Then, and unitalicized, the sheet
music text.] You say you're leaving me, My heart is grieving, See how it is aching, Just nearly breaking, Well, when you're far away, With other hearts you'll play, Remember, dear, what I say. [CHORUS] Remember the times we've had, dear, Remember down in our heart, Remember we've made a vow, dear, That we will never, no never part, Remember [. . . ?] The long, long ages through, That you, dear, belong to me, dear, And I, dear, belong to you. Remember [. . . ?] The time will soon be through, Remembering is all I'll do, dear, So try and remember too. Remember [. . . ?] The time will soon be through, Remembering is all I'll do, dear, So try and remember too. I'll remember you. You say you're leaving me, My heart is grieving, See how it is aching, Just nearly breaking, Well, when you're far away, With other hearts you'll play, Remember, dear, what I say, [CHORUS] Remember the times we've had, dear, Remember our vows so true, Remember our kisses sweet, dear, And don't forget that I love but you, Remember my arms are aching, To hold you close to me, Rememb'ring is all I'll do, dear, So try and remember too. I'll remember you. |
(New York: Irving Berlin, Inc., Music Publishers, 1923)  Courtesy John Sullivan RECORDING: Victor Records From the Musical Comedy "Topsy and Eva" The Duncan Sisters; Piano accompaniment Phil Ohman (Camden, N.J.: Victor Talking Machine Co, n.d.) DIGITIZED & REFURBISHED (from the original 78rpm record) BY: Adam Soroka Digital Media Center, Clemons Library |