From “The Canary,” 1918. Words and Music by Irving Berlin. Cover Art by Albert W. Barbelle. Copyright ©15 Oct 1918. Sheet Music from the collection of Michael Deatz.
Sheet Music
Accompaniment
Lyrics
Chorus:
Why do you love what I do?
It’s the little bit of Irish
That’s in your heart
When McCormack sings
Why do you shout with joy?
If a band should start
Playing an Irish rhythm
You’d go with ’em
Why do you speak as I do
With a little bit of brogue
From which you’ll never part?
When you see a three leaf clover
Why do you smile all over?
It’s the little bit of Irish in your heart
Sung by Laurence Rubenstein:
Performance
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