A campaign song for Alfred E. Smith, Gov. of New York to run as Democratic candidate for the Presidency. Words and Music by Irving Berlin. Cover Art by R.S. Rosebud-Rosenbaum Studio. Copyright ©16 May 1924. Cover Image from Thomas Inglis’ book, “Sheet Music Art of Irving Berlin,” 2003.
Sheet Music
Accompaniment
Lyrics
The bands will all be playing
As we go hip-hooraying,
Inviting ev’rybody to come along—
With ev’rybody cheering
We’ll go electioneering
And sing the chorus of this little song.
CHORUS
In the fall
We’ll all go voting for Al;
In the fall
We’ll all be there.
In November
We’ll remember
To be with Smith—
He’s a member
Of the “East Side, West Side.”
Ev’ry fellow and gal
From Maine to Texas
They’ll mark their X’s
In the Democratic circle for Al.
VERSE 2
The White House will be ready;
The room where dear old Teddy
Made history is waiting for our pal.
The servants are preparing
To give the place an airing;
They’re dusting off the furniture for Al.
Sung by Laurence Rubenstein: