Little Eva's Wish Words by Morris H. Warner Music by Jno. F. Huddart. Philadelphia: W. R. Smith, 1871. [To Miss "Pet" Smith, Indianapolis, Ind.] Open the lattice, dear papa, Let Luna dance on the floor, Let the breath of the winged zephyrs, Fan my pale forehead once more, Draw nearer to me, dear papa, Do not weep, 'tis for the best; I'll be so happy there, papa, In heaven among the blest. CHORUS Kiss me good-bye papa, O kiss me good-bye, For angels bright are calling, Little Eva up on high. When I'm gone from you, dear papa, And my soul to him who gave: Bury me under the ewe-tree, Near sister's and mother's grave; Angels are calling me papa, They point to him on high; Farewell, I'm going to mama, Kiss me dear papa, good bye.

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