A popular song from 1913. Words by Sam Ehrlich. Music by Albert Gumble.
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Chorus
“If she tells you that she loves you
As she never loved before
Think of poor old Adam ‘neath the apple tree
If she calls you names like ‘Ducky’
That’s a danger signal, son
To be candid that’s how mother captured me
If she speaks of orange blossoms
You must change the subject quick
Talk of baseball or some other silly thing
Once she says, ‘I’ll be your wife’
Why then your goose is cooked for life
All is over when the bells begin to ring”
Chorus
“If she tells you she’s domestic
And she loves to sew and cook
Don’t be tempted
Others made the same mistake
If she speaks of dainty dishes
Just believe her ’till she says
She’ll make pies for you
Like mother used to bake
Don’t invite the indigestion
While you are a happy man
‘Cause a tombstone is a rather gloomy thing
When you sign that license, boy
That puts an end to all your joy
All is over when the bells begin to ring”