From the 1902 musical comedy “Algy”. Words and music by E. W. Rogers.
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Chorus
I’m following in father’s footsteps
I’m following the dear old dad
He’s just in front with a fine big gal
So I thought I’d have one as well
I don’t know where he’s going
But when he gets there I’ll be glad
I’m following in father’s footsteps
Yes, I’m following the dear old dad
Chorus
I’m following in father’s footsteps
I’m following the dear old dad
He’s trav’ling now for his firm, you see
In “fancy goods” it seems to me
I don’t know where he’s going
But when he gets there I’ll be glad
I’m following in father’s footsteps
Yes, I’m following the dear old dad
Chorus
I’m following in father’s footsteps
I’m following the dear old dad
He’s just out there with the fair Miss Jupp
To show me how to hold girls up
I’m going to hold her next, ma
So when he drops her I’ll be glad
I’m following in father’s footsteps
Yes, I’m following the dear old dad
Chorus
I’m following in father’s footsteps
I’m following the dear old dad
He’s wabbling on in the front, you see
And ‘pon my word, he’s worse than me
I don’t know where he’s going
But when he gets there I’ll be glad
I’m following in father’s footsteps
Yes, I’m following the dear old dad