Added to the musical “WATCH YOUR STEP,” 1916 post-broadway tour. Words and Music by Irving Berlin. Alternate title: “I’ve Gotta Go Back to Texas”. Cover Art by Albert W. Barbelle. Copyright ©17 Jan 1916. Sheet Music Image from the collection of Michael Deatz.
Sheet Music
Accompaniment
Lyrics
Chorus
I got-a go back, I got-a go back
I got-a go back to dear old Texas
To the ranch I left behind
And the girl who’s on my mind
I couldn’t remain, I’m taking a train
The Southern Pacific bound for Texas
I’m simply aching to skeedaddle
Upon a horse without a saddle
And ev’ry letter that I get from Texas
Is covered with a lot of Xes
I got-a go back, I got-a go back
To the girl I left behind
Performance
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