A 1915 popular song. Words by Andrew B. Sterling. Music by Harry Von Tilzer.
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1. Cuddle up near, cuddle up dear
I want to whisper to you
Something so sweet, love’s dearest treat
Words that I trust will be new
I’ve never told, this story old
To any sweetheart before
Honest and true, I love but you
Say you’ll be mine ev’ermore
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Close to my heart, I’ll always want you
My little sugar baby
Close to my heart, in dreams I’ll haunt you
My honeysuckle lady
Close to my heart
Forever dearie, we’ll never part
And all thro’ life’s sweetest song
You will belong close to my heart
2. You’ve kept a light, burning so bright
Burning for me in your eyes
They told me dear, they drew me near
Nearer to my paradise
I never knew, till I met you
Why all the world loves to play
Life’s sweetest game, dear then you came
Love turned my night into day