From the 1925 musical comedy “Sunny”. Words and music by Harry Woods.
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Cause when I’m paddlin’ Madelin’ home
Gee! when I’m paddlin’ Madelin’ home
First I drift with the tide then pull for the shore
I hug her and kiss her and paddle some more
Then I keep paddlin’ Madelin’ home
Until I find a spot where we’re alone
Oh! she never says no so I kiss her and go
Paddlin’ Madelin’, sweet, sweet Madelin’
Paddlin’ Madelin’ home
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Cause when I’m paddlin’ Madelin’ home
Gee! when I’m paddlin’ Madelin’ home
First I kiss her awhile and when I get through
I paddle for one mile and drift back for two
Then I keep paddlin’ Madelin’ home
Until I find a spot where we’re alone
Oh! if she’d only say, “Throw your paddles away”
Paddlin’ Madelin’, sweet, sweet Madelin’
Paddlin’ Madelin’ home