From the musical “YIP YIP YAPHANK,” 1918. Words and Music by Irving Berlin. Cover Art by Albert W. Barbelle. Copyright ©26 Aug 1918. Also used in “ALEXANDER’S RAGTIME BAND,” 1938. Sheet Music from the collection of Michael Deatz.
Sheet Music
Accompaniment
Lyrics
Mother dear, I’ve just finished mess
And I’m here in the Y.M.C.A.
How I’ve missed your tender caress
Since the day when I marched away
But don’t worry, dear, I’m contented here
What is more I’m feeling fine
Everything’s all right, dear
And every night I will drop you a line
Chorus
You can picture me every evening
At the close of the day
Writing a little letter in the Y.M.C.A.
Don’t you worry mother darling
For while the skies are gray
I can always find a little sunshine
In the Y.M.C.A.
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